Annual Population Survey in Scotland: A Compendium of Labour Market Statistics 2006
Summary publication of results from the Annual Population Survey 2006, presenting analysis on the labour market, education and training. Results are provided at Scotland and sub-Scotland levels.
By industry
Table 9 shows that in 2006 (and 2005) the largest industry in Scotland was public administration, education and health (employing an estimated 31.5% of workers).
The smallest industry, in terms of workforce, was agriculture & fishing (employing an estimated 1.8% of workers in 2006).
Table 9: Proportion and level of people in employment by broad industrial group, 2005-2006
Broad Industrial Group |
2005 |
2006 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Proportion |
Proportion |
Level |
|
Agriculture & fishing |
1.7% |
1.8% |
44,200 |
Energy & water |
2.6% |
2.4% |
59,700 |
Manufacturing |
10.7% |
10.6% |
258,500 |
Construction |
7.7% |
8.2% |
201,200 |
Distribution, hotels & restaurants |
19.7% |
18.7% |
456,100 |
Transport & communication |
6.7% |
6.7% |
163,700 |
Banking, finance & insurance etc |
14.0% |
14.1% |
343,800 |
Public admin, education & health |
30.8% |
31.5% |
768,800 |
Other services |
6.2% |
5.9% |
145,200 |
Note: This public administration, education and health industry grouping is not equivalent to the public sector.
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