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Environment Statistics

Path through woodlandThis section gives information on how to access
statistics relating to the Environment. The Scottish Government collects few statistics on the environment, but does collate and publish statistics from various sources. This section provides environmental statistics for Scotland together with commentary, metadata and links to sources of additional information.

You may browse directly our Publications or the Scottish Environment Statistics Online database which provides an interactive format and downloadable Excel files, or use the High Level Trends to view a brief overview of some of our key statistics.

If you can't find what you're looking for, use the search tools on the Search Statistics page or contact us directly for more information.

The Statistical News Releases page includes those releases related to the Environment topic.


Key Scottish Environment Statistics 2007published on 23 August 2007.

Featured High Level Trend

Coastal Bathing Water Quality

EC Bathing Water Directive (76/160/ EEC) sets out two quality standards - the 'mandatory' standard, and the stricter 'guideline' standard. Member states should comply with the mandatory standard and aim to comply with the guideline standard. In 2006, 100% of identified coastal bathing waters achieved the mandatory standard, and 56% also complied with the guideline standard. In addition to these coastal bathing waters, the two inland bathing waters both met the mandatory standard

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Environment statistics in more detail

Publications
Recent statistical publications on the Environment, including background information, and other selected sources. These include:

Consultation - ScotStat
Consultation and planning arrangements for Environment statistical collections.

Related Areas and Links
Associated areas on the Scottish Government website, and other key links for further information.

Contacts
Our contact information.

Page updated: Tuesday, May 27, 2008