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Businesses Statistics

People working in an officeThe business statistics pages provide statistics, analysis and research on: Scottish business stock; business financial performance; R&D and innovation; and knowledge transfer from Higher Education.

You may browse directly our Publications lists for specific information, 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 Businesses topic.

Featured High Level Trend

Business Registrations

In 2007, Scotland had 35 business registrations per 10,000 of the adult population in comparison to the UK figure of 42. Scotland's position in terms of these figures has changed little in the past ten years, until the substantial increase from 28 in 2006 to 35 in the latest year.

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High Level Summary of Equality Statistics

Equality trends for Businesses can be accessed at Chapter 2 of the HLSES publication (as at 28 November 2006).

A full set of data extracts for each equality strand are available for:

Age | Disability | Ethnic Group
Gender | Religion Group

High Level Summary of Statistics Trends

Growing Businesses

Social Economy

Innovation and Research & Development


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Business statistics in more detail

More detailed information is available for the following Business Statistics themes:


Publications
Recent statistical publications on Businesses, including background information, and other selected sources

Consultation - ScotStat
Consultation and planning arrangements for Businesses statistical collections

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

Contacts
Our contact information

Page updated: Monday, June 22, 2009