Key figures for Great Britain 2024 to 2025

  • 1.9 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which
    • 964,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
    • 511,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
  • 2,218 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2023)
  • 124 workers killed in work-related accidents
  • 680,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey
  • 59,219 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
  • 40.1 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
  • £22.9 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2023/24)

Further information

Summary booklet

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Summary statistics booklet 2025

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Updated 2025-11-20