Economically inactive refers to people outside the workforce who are unemployed, but not looking for work.
[1] In 2024, in the UK, approximately one-fifth of the workforce is considered economically inactive.
[2] About 30% of economically inactive people have a long-term illness.
[3] The large number of economically inactive people has led to calls for work reform.
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