Stockport Economic Overview 2024

You can visit Tableau Public to find a detailed and up-to-date overview of Stockport’s economy.

The site is updated as new data is released, and you can use the tabs at the top of the page to find information on:

  • population
  • employment
  • unemployment
  • economy
  • enterprise
  • skills

You'll also find a selection of tables and charts that can be scrutinised further to indicate data trends over a period of time.

Economic facts snapshot (2024)

  • 299,545 people live in Stockport, of which 60.7% are of working age (between 16 and 64 years)
  • 79.1% (140,800) of Stockport’s working age population are economically active, above the averages of Greater Manchester, the North West and England
  • 137,900 people work within Stockport’s businesses
  • almost 14,000 businesses operate in Stockport
  • average workforce based earnings are £32,908, whilst residence based earnings average £37,390
  • 46.7% of Stockport’s residents are qualified to NVQ level 4 or above
  • Stockport’s most significant business sectors include:
    • professional, scientific and technical
    • health and social work
    • admin and support services
    • wholesale and retail
    • manufacturing

You can find more facts about Stockport on the Big Stockport Picture website.