The number of tertiary education graduates in engineering, manufacturing, and construction in the UK has been forecasted to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, this figure stood at 77.03 thousand persons, marking a consistent growth in successive years with 2024 predicting 77.73 thousand graduates. The year-on-year percentage change signifies modest growth rates: 2025 at 0.93%, 2026 at 0.91%, 2027 at 0.87%, and 2028 showing a 0.85% rise. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is expected to be approximately 0.9%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of technological advancements on demand for skilled engineers.
- Policy shifts affecting education funding and international collaborations.
- Potential fluctuations in graduate numbers due to global economic conditions.
