Public sector: economic overview

Background

This analytical note brings together key economic data and analysis in relation to the public sector in Scotland, covering both its size and pay levels with regional and international comparisons. It considers how the size and employment in the public sector has changed over time and how it compares to other parts of the UK and internationally.

The report is an economic overview drawing on National Accounts and other economic statistics, and does not consider the level or quality of public services that are provided in Scotland, and how this is changing over time.