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Trends in Rural Scotland: a working paper (2025)

This compilation of time-series data shows Rural Scotland trends. It is accompanied by a data sheet. Key trends are shown for Agriculture, Marine, Transport, Housing, Population, Skills, Environment, Climate Change, Economy, Digital, Health, Social Care, Culture and Social Justice.


List of Figures

Figure 1. Gross Value Added (GVA) by Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry sectors

Figure 2. Satisfaction with the Quality of Public Transport, 2013-2023

Figure 3. Proportion of rural households rated EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) C or above, 2018-2022

Figure 4. Population Change in Rural Classified Locations 2001-2022

Figure 5. Renewable Electricity Generation (MWh) 2014-2022

Figure 6. Regional Gross Value Added (balanced), Current Prices in £ millions, by RESAS Classification of Local Authorities, 1998-2022

Figure 7. Healthy life expectancy for males

Figure 8. Healthy life expectancy for females

Figure 9. Adults who have attended or visited cultural event in the last 12 months, 2018-2023

Figure 10. Homes in fuel poverty, 2016-2022

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