The bar chart shows the percentages of the UK workforce in five major industries in 1841 and 2011.

The bar chart illustrates the proportion of the UK workforce employed in five main industries in 1841 and 2011. These industries include Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services, Construction, and Other. In 1841, the largest sector was Agriculture, employing around 22% of the workforce. This contrasts sharply with 2011, where this sector accounted for a mere 1%, reflecting a significant decline over time. Manufacturing was another major employer in 1841, comprising approximately 36% of the workforce. However, by 2011, this figure had dropped dramatically to around 9%, highlighting a shift away from traditional industries. The Services sector experienced the most substantial growth. In 1841, it employed roughly 33% of workers, but by 2011, this figure had risen to nearly 80%, showing the increasing importance of service-based jobs in the modern economy. Meanwhile, Construction, which employed about 6% of the workforce in 1841, saw a small increase to around 8% in 2011. The ‘Other’ category remained relatively stable, accounting for 3% in 1841 and increasing slightly to 4% in 2011. In summary, the data indicates a clear shift from agriculture and manufacturing to services over this 170-year period, reflecting the UK’s transformation from an industrial to a service-oriented economy.