Scottish Household Survey 2019 - Summary Report

14 0.00 0.16 0.32 0.48 0.64 0.80 1999 5% 52% 56% 3% 40% 2009 2019 EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED NOT IN LABOUR FORCE 43% The economic status of adults in Scotland has remained relatively stable over the last 20 years. The proportion of adults in paid employment increased from 52% in 1999 to 56% in 2019, including those in full and part-time employment and self-employed adults. The proportion of adults that were not in the labour force decreased in this period, from 43% to 40%. Additionally, the proportion of adults who were unemployed and looking for work decreased from 5% to 3%. This represents the whole population and does not indicate unemployment rate. Economic Activities Are Consistent The proportion of adults caring for their home and family decreased from 8% of adults in 1999 to 4% in 2019 Help Shape Scotland