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Decent work and economic growth is not just an issue for developing countries and even Scotland has work to do to guarantee good working conditions and a liveable wage.

Youth employment

Youth employment is seen as of huge importance to Scotland's economic future. Youth unemployment figures compare well to countries across the European Union:

• Youth unemployment peaked in Scotland at around 23% in 2012
• By 2019 this had fallen to arecord low of 9%
• In 2019, the average youth unemployment rate in the 27 EU countries was around 16%

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a key part of the Scottish Government's work on youth employment across the country. Some apprenticeships include extra funding to cover increased costs in rural areas.

Watch the video below to find out more about the role of apprenticeships in Scotland.

Work in Scotland facts

• In 2015, 51,000 people in Scotland were on zero-hours contracts.
• In 2014, 5% of all employees in Scotland did not receive the statutory paid holidays they were entitled to.
• 3% of the Scottish workforce, reported illness caused or made worse by work in the previous 12 months.

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