Scottish Household Survey Key Findings

71 In 2019, 75% of adults in Scotland participated in a cultural activity in the past twelve months. When excluding reading, this number was 52%. The proportion of adults participating in any cultural activity when reading is included was consistent across 2012 to 2017. However, when excluding reading, the figure had increased from 48% in 2012 to 54% in 2017. The figures from 2019 were consistent with 2018 results. However, the questions are not directly comparable with figures before 2018 as the questions were revised, and 2018 formed a new baseline. Culture and Heritage Participation in Cultural Activities 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 2012 78% 48% 52% 75% 54% 78% 2017 2014 2019 ANY ACTIVITY EXCLUDING READING ANY ACTIVITY INCLUDING READING In the 20% most deprived areas, 62% of adults had taken part in a cultural activity over the past year if reading is included If reading is excluded, 41% of adults had taken part in cultural activities in these areas Scottish Household Survey Key findings Help Shape Scotland