Written question asked by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. It was answered by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Apprentices

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what was the age profile of apprentices in each of the last three years.

Answer

The following table shows apprenticeship learner participation by age with percentage breakdowns.

	Academic Year
	2019/20	2020/21	2021/22
Learner Participation
Total	718,950	712,990	740,350
Under 19	135,670	118,590	126,420
19-24	250,870	248,870	255,260
25+	332,510	345,540	358,680
Percentage Learner Participation
Total	100%	100%	100%
Under 19	18.9%	16.6%	17.1%
19-24	34.9%	34.9%	34.5%
25+	46.2%	48.5%	48.4%

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL5809
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Apprentices
Monday, 27 March 2023
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Apprentices
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk