A dynamic

Workforce
Fuelling
business

Leicestershire boasts a dynamic and fast-growing population, with 16 to 29-year-olds making up 26% of the demographic—well above the national average. Leicester itself has experienced a 57% surge in business development over the past decade and a 31% population increase since 2002, securing its place among England’s ten largest cities.The city is also home to three top universities, attracting 60,000 students each year and producing 21,500 highly skilled graduates. This strong academic presence fuels a talented workforce, supporting Leicester’s continued growth and innovation.

2.8

m

WORKFORCE OF OVER 2.8 MILLION WITHIN A ONE-HOUR DRIVE

£

25.9

B

A £25.9 BILLION ECONOMY – THE LARGEST IN THE EAST MIDLANDS

540

K

540,000 JOBS AND OVER 46,000 TRADING BUSINESSES IN THE CITY AND COUNTY

Power

Capacity
10 mva