Monthly Unemployment Update

Report Summary

This report summarises the trends in unemployment at a Scottish level, reflecting the latest data available. A similar report will be produced each month with updated data. We would be interested to receive your feedback and suggestions for additional content.

The report summarises the following:

  • Claimant count unemployment monthly change
  • Claimant count by gender
  • Claimant count by local authority area
  • Claimant count by broad occupation
  • Top 10 jobs sought versus vacancies available
  • ILO unemployment rate for Scotland and the UK
  • Youth unemployment (18-24)
  • Appendix 1: Data tables
  • Appendix 2: Glossary of labour market terms