Environment Statistics from the Scottish Household Survey 2023
Key points from questions in the Scottish Household Survey 2023 relating to climate change and the environment.
Satisfaction with nearest green or blue space
Public satisfaction with their nearest green or blue space has remained at a similar level long term.
Figure 9: Percentage of public who were ‘Very satisfied / fairly satisfied’ with their nearest green or blue space, 2013 to 2023.
In 2023, 76% of people were very satisfied or fairly satisfied with their nearest green or blue space. This figure has remained at a similar level over time. Question not asked in 2018 and 2022.
Satisfaction with nearest green or blue space varied widely depending on how people rated their neighbourhood .
Figure 10: Percentage of public who were ‘Very satisfied / fairly satisfied’ with their nearest green or blue space, range by selected characteristics, 2023.
In 2023, there was a wide range in the percentage of adults who were satisfied with their nearest green or blue space, according to differences in neighbourhood rating, deprivation and health. There was no difference according to age or sex.
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