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Population
| Number in Lancashire | % in Lancashire | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 16 to 18 years | 46,361 | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Aged 19 to 21 years | 51,059 | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Aged 22 to 24 years | 44,081 | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Aged 25 years and over | 922,884 | 71% | 71% |
Mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, NOMIS, published 11 September 2025
Population not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
In Lancashire, 6.0% of young people aged 16 and 17 are either not in education, employment or training (NEET) or their activity is not known compared to 5.8% nationally.
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Chart showing the population of young people not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
Table showing the population of young people not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
| Number in Lancashire | % in Lancashire | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not in education, employment or training (NEET) | 1,151 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Activity not known | 732 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Total NEET or activity not known | 1,883 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
16 to 18 progression to higher education or training
| % in Lancashire | % National | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees (all) | 57% | 60% |
| Degrees at top third higher education institutions | 20% | 19% |
| Higher apprenticeships | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Other study at level 4 and 5 | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| Progressing to higher education or training | 63% | 65% |
More details about the further education and skills destinations data
This data reflects the destinations of pupils based on the number on roll when they were aged 16 to 18, tracking where they progressed after completing their studies.
Degree destinations include any study at level 6 or higher such as bachelor degrees, graduate diplomas, and post-graduate degrees. The top third higher education institutions when ranked by average UCAS tariff score of entrants across their best 3 A levels.
Higher apprenticeships are those from level 4 to 7 and are equivalent to a foundation degree and above. Degree apprenticeships are available at levels 6 and 7.
Other study at level 4 or 5 destinations include those students studying qualifications such as foundation degrees, Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs).