Facts on the Economy of Scotland

Here you will find facts and statistics relating to the strength of the Scottish economy featuring information on Scottish industry, Scotland's GVA, and the labour force in Scotland.

Population 5,144,200
GVA £98 million (2007 est.)
GVA per head £19,152 (2007 est.)
Currency Pound sterling (GVA)
Labour Force 2,682,000
Scotland's Top Five Export Industries (£billions) Food & drink £3.7
Chemicals £1.9
Wholesale, retail & accommodation £1.8
Business services £1.8
Office machinery £1.6
Top Five Export Destinations (£millions) USA £1,800
France £1,610
Germany £1,475
Netherlands £1,305
Eire £1,090

More about Scotland's economy.

Gross Value added per employee

Scotland Economic Map