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Business, Enterprise and Energy Statistics

The Business, Enterprise and Energy statistics pages provide statistics, analysis and research on: Scottish business stock; business financial performance; R&D and innovation; and energy generation.

You can browse our Publications list for specific information, or use the High Level Trends to view a brief overview of some of our key statistics.

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The Statistical News Releases page includes those releases related to the Business, Enterprise and Energy topic.

Statistics Topic

Featured High Level Trend

Businesses in Scotland 2018

There were 345,915 private sector businesses operating in Scotland as at March 2018, a 2.5% fall from March 2017.

Source: Businesses in Scotland

Equality Statistics - Business Owners

Equality trends for Businesses can be accessed via the Equality Evidence Finder at: 

Business - Equality Statistics

High Level Summary of Statistics Trends

 

Growing Businesses

Growth Sector Statistics

Innovation and Research & Development

Energy

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Business, Enterprise and Energy statistics in more detail

More detailed information is available for the following Business, Enterprise and Energy 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 Government website, and other key links for further information

Contacts
Our contact information