Annual statistics for 2023 to 2024 released

HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain.

The annual work-related health and safety figures for 2023 to 2024 include:

• 1.7 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which:

  • 776,000 workers are suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety

  • 543,000 workers are suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder

• 138 workers killed in work-related accidents

• 33.7 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury

• £21.6 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2022 to 2023) 

HSE's statistics webpages have full information on this year's figures, including different types of work-related ill health and different industry sectors. You can also view our annual infographic-style summary statistics booklet.