There were approximately 478,000 people aged between 16 and 24 employed on a zero-hours work contract in the United Kingdom in 2025, compared with 86,000 people over the age of 65. The zero-hours contract is a type of employment contract that doesn't guarantee the worker a minimum number of working hours from their employers. Throughout this period, the 16 to 24 age group has consistently had the highest number of workers on this type of employment contract.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (August 12, 2025). Number of employees on a zero hours contract in the United Kingdom from 2013 to 2025, by age group (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/398509/number-of-employees-zero-hours-contracts-age/
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Number of employees on a zero hours contract in the United Kingdom from 2013 to 2025, by age group (in 1,000s) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), August 12, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/398509/number-of-employees-zero-hours-contracts-age/
