Indicator Update: Participation Rate (2024)
An update has now been made to the indicator, ‘Participation rate’, with data for 2024 now available.
Updated data
The Annual Participation Measure published by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) looks at the percentage of young adults (16-19 year olds) who are participating in education, training or employment. This is based on the longest held status of the individual over the previous 12 months.
In 2024, 97.8% of 16-19 year olds were in education, employment, training and personal development. This was the highest participation rate in Scotland.
The figure for 2024 keeps the indicator above the 2021 target of 97%, and is just shy of the 2028 target of 98%. The rate of 97.8% compares positively against the Scottish rate of 92.7%.
Background
Looking at the participation rate for our local authority area can help us to understand the opportunities available for 16-19 year olds, as well as whether we are making a difference with what is already in place. The Scottish Government’s ‘Opportunities for All’ commitment offers a place in learning or training to every 16-19 year old who is not in employment, education or training.
Updated data, trends and analysis is available on our Participation rate page.