Scottish Household Survey Key Findings

33 In 2019, 32% of adults in Scotland had a degree or professional qualification. This was a significant increase since 2007, when 23% of adults over 16 had a degree or professional qualification. The proportion of people with a Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) or equivalent had also increased since 2007, from 9% to 13% of all adults over 16. At the same time, the proportion of people with no qualifications had decreased from 23% in 2007 to 15% of all adults over 16 in 2019. This data has only been collected since 2007. The graph does not include adults with standard grades or Highers, as the proportion has not changed significantly. Educational Qualifications: 2007-2019 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 2007 23% 9% 23% 15% 13% 32% 2013 2019 DEGREE OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION NO QUALIFICATIONS HNC/HND OR EQUIVALENT Women were significantly more likely than men to have a degree or professional qualification 33% of women in Scotland had a degree or professional qualification, while the equivalent number for men was 31% Economic activity Scottish Household Survey Key findings Help Shape Scotland