Introducing Sector Monitor: Intelligence for the sectors that matter most

Understanding a sector requires more than a single measure. Sector Monitor combines a wide range of indicators covering economic activity, employment, workforce demographics, business performance, occupations, qualifications, and future workforce demand. Users can move seamlessly between these topics to build a comprehensive understanding of the strengths, opportunities, and challenges facing their sector.

With 26 years of data across all key indicators, and a regular annual update of key insights, Sector Monitor means users can consistently track the performance and progress of key sectors over time.

Premium subscribers can also access Infometrics' industry-leading forecasts, providing insight into future GDP, employment, and job openings. These forecasts help organisations identify emerging workforce pressures, plan for growth, and make evidence-based investment decisions.

Users can analyse sectors at the national level or drill down into regional and territorial authority areas, compare sectors and locations, download data, and generate reports for stakeholders.

One of Sector Monitor's key strengths is how sectors are defined.

Traditional sector analysis often relies solely on industry classifications, which can miss workers whose occupations are closely linked to a sector but who work elsewhere. For example, accountants work across construction, manufacturing, government, and many other industries, not just accounting firms. Just examining the accounting industry would miss these workers in just-as-important occupations.

To provide a more complete picture, Infometrics uses a proprietary methodology that defines sectors using a combination of industries and occupations. By focusing on what people do, rather than simply where they work, Sector Monitor delivers more accurate estimates of sector size, workforce characteristics, and future labour demand.

Sector Monitor has been developed for organisations that need reliable, detailed intelligence about their sectors.

Industry organisations can monitor sector performance and identify emerging trends. Economic development agencies and policymakers can better understand the industries that drive growth and prosperity in their regions. Organisations can benchmark progress for their sector in their local area again the same sector’s performance in other areas to determine progress over time.

By combining robust data, sophisticated sector definitions, and trusted forecasts in a single platform, Sector Monitor provides the intelligence organisations need to understand their sectors today and prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Interested in seeing Sector Monitor in action? Visit the Sector Monitor product page to learn more or arrange a personalised demonstration.