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South East — Apprenticeship Demand
51,630 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023) — 12.1 per 1,000 employed workers (4,276,000 workforce jobs). Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index: 95 (England = 100), ranking #8 of 9 regions.
How many apprenticeship starts are there in South East per 1,000 employed?
South East recorded 51,630 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 — 12.1 per 1,000 employed (4276k workforce jobs). This gives a Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index of 95 (England = 100). Largest sector: Health, Public Services and Care (15,030 starts). Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23 + ONS JOBS05, OGL v3.
Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index
South East ranks #8 of 9 English regions. 12.1 starts per 1,000 employed vs England's 12.7 baseline.
How this is calculatedSouth East vs England
| Measure | South East | England |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship starts (2022/23) | 51,630 | 336,550 |
| Starts per 1,000 employed | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index | 95 | 100 (baseline) |
| Workforce jobs (ONS JOBS05, Jun 2023) | 4.3m | 26.5m |
| Largest sector by starts | Health, Public Services and Care (15,030) | Health, Public Services and Care (98,760) |
Apprenticeships by sector — South East
| Sector (SSA Tier 1) | Starts | Per 1k employed |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Public Services and Care | 15,030 | 3.51 |
| Business, Administration and Law | 13,470 | 3.15 |
| Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | 7,580 | 1.77 |
| Retail and Commercial Enterprise | 5,080 | 1.19 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 4,120 | 0.96 |
| Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | 3,110 | 0.73 |
| Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care | 1,220 | 0.29 |
| Education and Training | 1,090 | 0.25 |
| Leisure, Travel and Tourism | 620 | 0.14 |
| Arts, Media and Publishing | 250 | 0.06 |
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Gera ADI
95
Close to England average
England = 100
Starts / 1,000 employed
12.1
England avg 12.7
Total starts 2022/23
51,630
4.3m workforce jobs
Sector breakdown — South East
| Sector (SSA Tier 1) | Starts | Per 1k employed |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Public Services and Care | 15,030 | 3.51 |
| Business, Administration and Law | 13,470 | 3.15 |
| Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | 7,580 | 1.77 |
| Retail and Commercial Enterprise | 5,080 | 1.19 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 4,120 | 0.96 |
| Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | 3,110 | 0.73 |
| Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care | 1,220 | 0.29 |
| Education and Training | 1,090 | 0.25 |
| Leisure, Travel and Tourism | 620 | 0.14 |
| Arts, Media and Publishing | 250 | 0.06 |
Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23, OGL v3. Figures for DfE-suppressed cells (“low”, typically <10) are not shown.
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Browse South East jobsSouth East apprenticeships — FAQ
- How many apprenticeship starts are there in South East?
- South East had 51,630 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23, according to DfE statistics. This represents 12.1 starts per 1,000 employed workers (ONS JOBS05: 4,276,000 workforce jobs in June 2023).
- What is the Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index for South East?
- South East's GADI is 95 (England = 100), meaning apprenticeship density is below the national average. The England baseline rate is 12.7 starts per 1,000 employed; South East records 12.1.
- Which sector has the most apprenticeship starts in South East?
- Health, Public Services and Care leads in South East with 15,030 starts in 2022/23 (3.51 per 1,000 employed). The highest-density sector by rate is Health, Public Services and Care at 3.51 per 1,000 employed.
- How does South East compare to London for apprenticeships?
- South East has a GADI of 95 vs London's 48, meaning apprenticeship density is 98% 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.