Residents
Stockport is home to a highly skilled workforce. This has helped establish Stockport's reputation as one of the North West’s leading business locations.
Out of a population of 295,243:
- 60.9% are of working age (16 to 64)
- 81.8% are economically active, which is higher than the North West and UK averages
Stockport also has a lower unemployment rate than most other boroughs in Greater Manchester, and it ranks favourably on unemployment compared to many other UK towns and cities.
