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