![]() “This is despite the serious challenges Scotland is facing as we recover from the pandemic, the ongoing cost crisis impacting businesses and households, the continued impact of Brexit, and the economic consequences of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine all impacting on the economy. “Additionally, the employment rate for women in Scotland was the highest since the labour force survey estimates were first published in 1992. ![]() ![]() This is the joint second highest employment rate for the country since 1992, along with the periods March to May 2019 and May to July 2017.Īnd it is higher than the overall UK rate of 75.5%.Įmployment minister Richard Lochhead said: “The Scottish economy and labour market are continuing to show resilience, with the employment level the highest in the series and the rate increasing over the quarter to 75.8%. It means Scotland’s estimated employment rate currently stands at 75.8%, which is 0.4 up on the previous quarter. This is below the UK-wide unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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