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Publication - Statistics

Community Learning and Development (CLD) - Statistics Brief

Published
17 July 2024
From
Director for Lifelong Learning and Skills, +1 more … Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Cost of living crisis, +3 more … Education, Equality and rights, Work and skills
ISBN
9781836015208

This statistics brief presents data relevant to CLD in Scotland. While the Scottish Government does not collect or publish data on participation in, and the impact of, CLD, several sources provide information on the communities CLD is trying to reach.

View supporting documents Supporting documents

Literacy and Numeracy

  • There is no up to date data on adult literacy and numeracy in Scotland.
  • The most recent survey of adult literacy in Scotland (published 2010) found that approximately 27% of the population faced occasional challenges and constrained opportunities due to their literacy skills.

Scottish Survey of Adult Literacies 2009

Among respondents to the Scottish Census 2022:

  • 0.17% (9,067 people) reported ‘No skills in English.’
  • 0.98% (51,795 people) reported ‘Limited English skills.’
  • 94.18% (nearly 5 million people) reported that they speak, read and write English.

Scotland’s Census 2022 - Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion
National Records of Scotland
Table UV210 - English language skills
All people aged 3 and over

Contact

Email: socialresearch@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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