Scottish Economy

Information on Scottish industry, labour force and export markets.

Population 5,168,500 (2008 est.)
GVA £104 billion (2008 est.)
GVA (per head) £19,152 (2007 est.)
Currency Pound sterling (GBP)
Labour Force 2,678,000
Scotland's Top Five Export Industries (£billions) Food & drink £4.6
Chemicals £2.2
Wholesale, retail & accommodation £1.9
Business services £1.9
Office machinery £1.2
Top Five Export
Destinations (£billions)
USA £2.8
France £1.5
Netherlands £1.4
Germany £1.3
Eire £1.0