Economic Status on East Grampian Coast and 
Scotland, 2001-22

Between 2001 and 2022, numbers of people in full time employment in East Grampian have remained relatively stable (Fig.1). However, looking at 2022, the number of people in full time employment is below the national average (Fig.2).

Numbers of people working part time and who are self employed have increased over 2001-22, with both of these groups higher than the national average in 2022.

Numbers of retired people increased between 2001 and 2011 significantly, but fell between 2011 and 2022. This could be due to increase mortality in the older population due to the COVID-19 pandemic, although 2022 figures show the proportion of retired people in East Grampian is significantly higher than the national average (Fig.2).

Numbers of full time students in East Grampian has increased over 2001-22, but remained below the national average in 2022.

Overall, 69% of people are in employment or studying on the East Grampian Coast. In 2022, this was significantly lower that the national average at 77%. The number of people in East Grampian not in employment or studying is 30%, compared to the national average of 22%.

These figures have been taken from census records relating to selected coastal wards.