UKCS Offshore Workforce Demographics Report 2013

UKCS OFFSHORE WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHICS REPORT 2013

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Age Analysis

The average age of the total offshore workforce was 41.1 years in 2012. This has remained fairly constant since 2006, staying in the range of 40 to 41 years.

Figure 25 below illustrates that, as the workforce increases, the greatest growth can be seen in young and middle aged personnel as opposed to those in older age groups. This data should dispel the perception that the offshore workforce is an ageing workforce.

Figure 25: The Age Profile of the Offshore Workforce from 2010 to 2012

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2012 Figures

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2011 Figures

1,600

2010 Figures

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Number of Personnel

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