BICS weighted Scotland estimates: data to wave 126
Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland estimates containing data to wave 126
Worker Shortage
In the period 3 February to 16 February 2025, businesses not permanently stopped trading were asked if they were currently experiencing a shortage of workers.
Figure 1: An estimated 22.6% of businesses were experiencing a shortage of workers. The Health & Social Work sector (42.9%) had the highest share of businesses experiencing a shortage, followed by the Administrative & Support Service Activities sector (40.0%).
Estimated share of businesses by whether they were currently experiencing a shortage of workers. Businesses not permanently stopped trading - with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Wave 126.
Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 126 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 1 data see table ‘WorkerShortage’.
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Business & Innovation Statistics
Office of the Chief Economic Adviser
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