Resource Library
Resource Library
Regional Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research and Development
Research and development performed in the UK and funding for R&D, received by businesses, higher education, government, UK Research and Innovation, and private non-profit organisations
Business Insights West Midlands
Health State Life Expectancy Estimates for Middle Super Output Areas
WMCA area estimates of health expectancy at birth for small area populations based on self-assessed health and self-assessed activity limitation.
Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority
WMCA Economic Monitor July 2026
A monthly economic impact monitor which gives an overview of key economic trends for the 7 local authorities within the WMCA and the wider region, looking at policy changes, economic shocks, and new business deals and investments.
Black Country Business Economic Impact Economy Insights West Midlands Combined Authority
WMCA Business Births and Deaths
This briefing provides an update on quarterly business births and deaths in the WMCA area
Business Insights West Midlands Combined Authority
WMCA Economic Dashboard
A dashboard showcasing an array of information relating to the economy of the WMCA
Business Economy People Places West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority
Mid-Year Population Estimates
A briefing covering the latest resident numbers in the WMCA area, including components of change, a break down by age and gender as well as annual change and density.
Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority
Workless Households
A briefing covering households at a local level about the adults and children living in them, by their economic activity status
Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority
Labour Demand & Occupational Shortages
Insights into what skills employers are seeking
Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority
Labour Market and Claimant Headline Figures
Insights into monthly labour market figures for the West Midlands region as well as the WMCA monthly claimant count and quarterly released labour market
Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority
WMCA Labour Market
This briefing provides an update on local labour market statistics
Insights People West Midlands Combined Authority