Population
- West Lothian's population is 165,700
- GRO(S) 2006 mid-year estimate
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Average Age
- The average age in West Lothian is 36 - compared to 39 in Scotland
- 2001 Census
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Economic Activity
- West Lothian's rate of economic activity is 83.7% - higher than both Scotland (80%) and GB (78.5%). In West Lothian, this rate of 83.7% represents 93,200 people who are either in employment or actively seeking employment.
- March 2007 ONS Annual Population Survey
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Unemployment
Unemployment in West Lothian stands at 2.3% (% is a proportion of resident working age people) in July 2008.ONS claimant count
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Business Base
- There are 4400 businesses currently located in West Lothian
- West Lothian Council Business Database
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Total employment
- Total employment in West Lothian stands at 84,900 (77.9% of the working age population)
- ONS Annual Population Survey
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