The number of people employed in the borough of Lambeth fell by 2% in the year from December 2024 to December 2025.
This places the borough among the weakest employment performers in London, according to data published by the employment and pay app WageSight.
In December 2025 there were 170,263 employees on Lambeth payrolls covered by central government statistics. The payroll headcount reported by employers was down 3,409 (-2%) year-on-year.
This figure also showed a decline of 0.2% – 418 jobs – compared to November 2025.
Of the 19 areas on London covered by the statistics, only Westminster had a larger drop in employment – 3% – in the year to December 2025.
The figures are based on analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics payroll data.
Wagesight said the trend in Lambeth reflects a mixed employment picture across London, with some areas reporting improvements with others continuing to see pressure on payroll numbers.
Nationally, employment levels have shown a mixed picture over the past year.
“The latest figures underline the continued pressure on employment in Lambeth,” said WageSight director Paul Hebden.
“Payroll remains down compared with last year, and recent month-on-month data suggests employers are still cutting back.”
WageSight said it remains too early to say whether recent changes mark the start of a sustained shift, or a temporary fluctuation.
