Annual Population Survey in Scotland: A Compendium of Labour Market Statistics 2006

Summary publication of results from the Annual Population Survey 2006, presenting analysis on the labour market, education and training. Results are provided at Scotland and sub-Scotland levels.


By industry

Table 9 shows that in 2006 (and 2005) the largest industry in Scotland was public administration, education and health (employing an estimated 31.5% of workers).

The smallest industry, in terms of workforce, was agriculture & fishing (employing an estimated 1.8% of workers in 2006).

Table 9: Proportion and level of people in employment by broad industrial group, 2005-2006

Broad Industrial Group

2005

2006

Proportion

Proportion

Level

Agriculture & fishing

1.7%

1.8%

44,200

Energy & water

2.6%

2.4%

59,700

Manufacturing

10.7%

10.6%

258,500

Construction

7.7%

8.2%

201,200

Distribution, hotels & restaurants

19.7%

18.7%

456,100

Transport & communication

6.7%

6.7%

163,700

Banking, finance & insurance etc

14.0%

14.1%

343,800

Public admin, education & health

30.8%

31.5%

768,800

Other services

6.2%

5.9%

145,200

Note: This public administration, education and health industry grouping is not equivalent to the public sector.

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