A recent report by the Jersey Government has shed light on public sector employment across various jurisdictions, confirming earlier findings by the Manx TaxPayers’ Alliance. The analysis reveals that the Isle of Man has a higher proportion of public sector employees than both the United Kingdom and other Crown Dependencies.

The comprehensive study, drawing on data from the OECD and original research by Statistics Jersey, calculates public sector employment as a percentage of the total workforce, including both dependently employed and self-employed individuals.

Key findings from the Jersey Government report include:

  1. The Isle of Man leads the UK and Crown Dependencies in public sector employment.
  2. While some EU nations like France and Ireland have even higher proportions, the Isle of Man still exceeds the OECD average by over 5%.
  3. Gibraltar stands out as a significant statistical outlier due to its unique circumstances, with many workers residing in Spain.

This analysis provides valuable insights into the structure of public sector employment across different jurisdictions, highlighting the Isle of Man’s distinct position among its peers.

Source Document

This document was originally published by Statistics Jersey online here.

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