What is the Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index for London?

London's GADI is 48 (England = 100), meaning apprenticeship density is below the national average. The England baseline rate is 12.7 starts per 1,000 employed; London records 6.1.

Which sector has the most apprenticeship starts in London?

Business, Administration and Law leads in London with 12,220 starts in 2022/23 (2.07 per 1,000 employed). The highest-density sector by rate is Business, Administration and Law at 2.07 per 1,000 employed.

How does London compare to London for apprenticeships?

London has a GADI of 48 vs London's 48, meaning apprenticeship density is 0% higher per employed worker. London's large professional workforce (5.9m jobs) depresses its per-worker rate despite having 36,120 absolute starts.

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36,120 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023) — 6.1 per 1,000 employed workers (5,913,000 workforce jobs). Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index: 48 (England = 100), ranking #9 of 9 regions.

How many apprenticeship starts are there in London per 1,000 employed?

London recorded 36,120 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 — 6.1 per 1,000 employed (5913k workforce jobs). This gives a Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index of 48 (England = 100). Largest sector: Business, Administration and Law (12,220 starts). Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23 + ONS JOBS05, OGL v3.

Source:Department for Education — Apprenticeships and Traineeships 2022/23·As of 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023) · updated annually · last refreshed 20 June 2026

Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index

London ranks #9 of 9 English regions. 6.1 starts per 1,000 employed vs England's 12.7 baseline.

How this is calculated

London vs England

Measure	London	England
Apprenticeship starts (2022/23)	36,120	336,550
Starts per 1,000 employed	6.1	12.7
Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index	48	100 (baseline)
Workforce jobs (ONS JOBS05, Jun 2023)	5.9m	26.5m
Largest sector by starts	Business, Administration and Law (12,220)	Health, Public Services and Care (98,760)

Apprenticeships by sector — London

Sector (SSA Tier 1)	Starts	Per 1k employed
Business, Administration and Law	12,220	2.07
Health, Public Services and Care	8,800	1.49
Information and Communication Technology	4,820	0.82
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies	3,240	0.55
Retail and Commercial Enterprise	2,980	0.50
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment	1,860	0.31
Education and Training	930	0.16
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care	550	0.09
Leisure, Travel and Tourism	360	0.06
Arts, Media and Publishing	280	0.05

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Gera ADI

Below England average

England = 100

Starts / 1,000 employed

6.1

England avg 12.7

Total starts 2022/23

36,120

5.9m workforce jobs

Sector breakdown — London

Sector (SSA Tier 1)	Starts	Per 1k employed
Business, Administration and Law	12,220	2.07
Health, Public Services and Care	8,800	1.49
Information and Communication Technology	4,820	0.82
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies	3,240	0.55
Retail and Commercial Enterprise	2,980	0.50
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment	1,860	0.31
Education and Training	930	0.16
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care	550	0.09
Leisure, Travel and Tourism	360	0.06
Arts, Media and Publishing	280	0.05

Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23, OGL v3. Figures for DfE-suppressed cells (“low”, typically <10) are not shown.

GADI — all English regions

140

131

121

118

England (baseline)

100

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London apprenticeships — FAQ

How many apprenticeship starts are there in London?: London had 36,120 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23, according to DfE statistics. This represents 6.1 starts per 1,000 employed workers (ONS JOBS05: 5,913,000 workforce jobs in June 2023).
What is the Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index for London?: London's GADI is 48 (England = 100), meaning apprenticeship density is below the national average. The England baseline rate is 12.7 starts per 1,000 employed; London records 6.1.
Which sector has the most apprenticeship starts in London?: Business, Administration and Law leads in London with 12,220 starts in 2022/23 (2.07 per 1,000 employed). The highest-density sector by rate is Business, Administration and Law at 2.07 per 1,000 employed.
How does London compare to London for apprenticeships?: London has a GADI of 48 vs London's 48, meaning apprenticeship density is 0% higher per employed worker. London's large professional workforce (5.9m jobs) depresses its per-worker rate despite having 36,120 absolute starts.

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Source: Department for Education — Apprenticeships and Traineeships 2022/23, 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023), published November 2023 (OGL v3). Workforce jobs: ONS JOBS05, June 2023 (OGL v3). GADI computed by GeraJobs; no figure is modelled or interpolated. Full methodology.