In 2025, there were approximately 1.17 million people on zero hours contracts in the United Kingdom, compared with 1.03 million in the previous year. Since 2000 there has been a net increase of 950,000 people 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 2000 to 2025 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 18, 2026, from /statistics/414896/employees-with-zero-hours-contracts-number/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Number of employees on a zero-hours contract in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2025 (in 1,000s)." Chart. August 12, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 18, 2026. /statistics/414896/employees-with-zero-hours-contracts-number/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2025). Number of employees on a zero-hours contract in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2025 (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 18, 2026. /statistics/414896/employees-with-zero-hours-contracts-number/
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Number of employees on a zero-hours contract in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2025 (in 1,000s) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), August 12, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/414896/employees-with-zero-hours-contracts-number/
