| Employment and Unemployment | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 148,326 | 148,295 | 147,997 | 147,938 |
| Economically active population | 75,665 | 75,012 | 73,962 | 73,140 |
| Employed population | 72,071 | 70,852 | 68,484 | 67,100 |
| Unemployed population | 3,594 | 4,160 | 5,470 | 6,040 |
| Registered unemployed | 578 | 836 | 1,637 | 2,327 |
| In receipt of benefit | 371 | 550 | 1,395 | 2,026 |
| Economically inactive population | 72,661 | 73,283 | 74,039 | 74,798 |