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 GDP, and the labour force in Scotland.

Population 5,062,011
GDP £82bn
GDP (PPP) Per
capita
£16,200
Currency Pound sterling (GDP)
Labour Force 2,603,000
Scotland's Top Five Export Industries (£millions) Food & drink £2,840
Office machinery & computers £1,785
Business services £1,755
Chemicals £1,650
Telecommunication £1,380
Top Five Export Destinations (£millions) USA £2,610
Netherlands £1,645
Germany £1,600
France £1,165
Spain £775

More about Scotland's economy.

Gross Value added per employee

Scotland Economic Map