Where to find Scottish Government statistics

Population, Demography General Register for Scotland Census Registrations of vital events (births, deaths etc) Population and household estimates and projections

Employment, Benefits, Income and Poverty Labour Force Survey / Annual Population Survey Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings Family Resources Survey Scottish Household Survey Benefits and tax credits administrative data

Travel and Transport Travel to work and school Congestion Road network condition Traffic accidents Public transport use Access to different transport methods Access to services All available through the Scottish Government website

Environment Scottish Environment Statistics online

Housing, Planning, Communities Centre for housing Market Analysis The key remit of the CHMA is to provide support to local authorities to aid the strategic planning of housing. Website contains a statistics portal:

Children, Schools, Education Academic achievement, exclusions, free school meals, pupil census, teacher numbers and more…. Pre-school provision and childcare statistics, plus looked after children and child protection statistics

Health and Social Care Scottish Government –The Scottish Health Survey, most large scale surveys –Social Work Statistics (from LAs) GROS –Births, Deaths, Life expectancy NHS ISD and ScotPHO –Waiting times, hospital admissions, smoking rates, obesity, CHD and cancer, breastfeeding, drugs……

Crime and Justice Crime and Justice Survey Prisoner Survey Police and courts data All available on SG website, most through Scottish neighbourhood Statistics

Tourism, Culture, and Sport Scottish Household Survey Culture and Sport Module Visit Scotland: Research & Statistics Industry employment data from APS available through NOMIS

Agriculture, Fisheries, Farming and Rural In addition to data available through the SG website: Industry employment data from APS available through NOMIS Forestry Commission

Data Sources and Suitability Index We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe Scottish Corporate Sector Statistics Transport and Travel Statistics - Guide to Published Tables Business Enterprise Research & Development (BERD) Higher Education - Business and Community Interaction Survey Scottish Annual Business Statistics Social Economy We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Employment Domain We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation Business Enterprise Research & Development (BERD) Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributers and responsible citizens Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Education Domain We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger Secure Accommodation Scottish Household Survey data on satisfaction with neighbourhood Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Crime Domain Indexed by National Outcomes and Purpose Targets Still a work in progress Feedback welcome

ScotStat is the structure through which Scottish Official Statistics are consulted on, and users of statistics are kept involved and informed 1.Committees Several topic specific committees meet regularly to discuss plans and progress in the development of specific areas of statistics 2.Annual Conference Since 2007 there has been an annual event for ScotStat members to meet and discuss wide ranging and strategic issues 3.Network of Analysts from Local Government and Other Public Bodies Runs through demand led workshops and short lived working groups 4.Register Registered members specify their areas of interest and are kept informed of publications, consultations, events, plans.

Contains a HUGE amount of data, mostly at data zone level Easy to download, map, compare across time or area The SNS team are happy to provide demonstrations and assistance

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