In 2022, there were around 2.3 million people on long-term sick leave in the United Kingdom, of which 313,000 were on sick-leave due to mental health conditions, and 282,000 due to depression, bad nerves, or anxiety.
Number of economically inactive people due to long-term sickness in the United Kingdom in 2022, by main health condition
Characteristic
Number of people in thousands
Other health problems or disabilities
337
Mental illness or suffer from phobias, panics or other nervous disorders
313
Depression, bad nerves or anxiety
282
Problems or disabilities connected with back or neck
262
Progressive illnesses not included elsewhere
213
Problems or disabilities connected with legs or feet
185
Autism
121
Heart, blood pressure or blood circulation problems
110
Problems or disabilities connected with arms or hands
109
Chest or breathing problems, asthma, bronchitis
103
Severe or specific learning difficulties
82
Stomach, liver, kidney or digestive problems
77
Epilepsy
46
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (November 10, 2022). Number of economically inactive people due to long-term sickness in the United Kingdom in 2022, by main health condition [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1390621/uk-long-term-sickness-figures-by-condition/
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