20 June 2026
Latest LMI updates for Wales show a stable jobs market
The latest labour market updates from Welsh Government and Careers Wales provide an up‑to‑date picture of employment trends, sector growth and workforce demand across Wales. Together, they offer a rounded evidence base for careers professionals supporting young people and adults to make informed decisions.
The Welsh Government’s Labour Market Overview: May 2026 highlights stable overall labour‑market conditions, alongside continued variation between age groups and regions. Overall estimates for the three months to March show employment and economic inactivity have increased, while unemployment has declined over the year, though the changes aren’t considered significant.
Careers Wales’ LMI Bulletin – May 2026 complements this with real‑time insight into employer demand, vacancy patterns and sector trends. The bulletin identifies continued recruitment in health and social care, construction, logistics and digital roles, as well as emerging opportunities linked to green skills and infrastructure investment. It also provides regional snapshots to support localised guidance and planning.
Together, these updates offer a clear and accessible summary of the Welsh labour market, supporting careers advisers, educators and partners to understand where opportunities are growing and which skills are most in demand.
Read more in the Welsh Government Labour Market Overview and the Careers Wales LMI Bulletin.
The Welsh Government’s Labour Market Overview: May 2026 highlights stable overall labour‑market conditions, alongside continued variation between age groups and regions. Overall estimates for the three months to March show employment and economic inactivity have increased, while unemployment has declined over the year, though the changes aren’t considered significant.
Careers Wales’ LMI Bulletin – May 2026 complements this with real‑time insight into employer demand, vacancy patterns and sector trends. The bulletin identifies continued recruitment in health and social care, construction, logistics and digital roles, as well as emerging opportunities linked to green skills and infrastructure investment. It also provides regional snapshots to support localised guidance and planning.
Together, these updates offer a clear and accessible summary of the Welsh labour market, supporting careers advisers, educators and partners to understand where opportunities are growing and which skills are most in demand.
Read more in the Welsh Government Labour Market Overview and the Careers Wales LMI Bulletin.
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