Annual Population Survey in Scotland 2005
This summary publication presents analysis on the labour market, education and training. Results are presented here at Scotland and sub-Scotland levels.
By industry
Table 9 shows that in 2005 (and 2004) the largest industry in Scotland was public administration, education and health (employing an estimated 30.8% of workers).
The smallest industry, in terms of workforce, was agriculture & fishing (employing an estimated 1.7% of workers in 2005).
Table 9: Proportion and level of people in employment by broad industrial group, 2004-2005
Broad Industrial Group |
2004 |
2005 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Proportion |
Proportion |
Level |
|
Agriculture & fishing |
1.8% |
1.7% |
41,000 |
Energy & water |
2.4% |
2.6% |
62,000 |
Manufacturing |
11.9% |
10.7% |
258,000 |
Construction |
8.0% |
7.7% |
185,000 |
Distribution, hotels & restaurants |
19.5% |
19.7% |
475,000 |
Transport & communication |
6.3% |
6.7% |
161,000 |
Banking, finance & insurance etc |
13.9% |
14.0% |
337,000 |
Public admin, education & health |
30.4% |
30.8% |
743,000 |
Other services |
5.9% |
6.2% |
148,000 |
Note: This public administration, education and health industry grouping is not equivalent to the public sector.
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