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Population
West Lothian's population is 167,770
GRO(S) 2007 mid-year estimate Average Age
The average age in West Lothian is 36 - compared to 39 in Scotland
2001 census Number of Firms
An estimated 4,480 firms are currently trading in West Lothian
West Lothian Business Database - September 2008 VAT Registered Firms
There are 3,400 VAT Registered firms in West Lothian
BERR - VAT registrations/deregistrations by industry (2006) Jobs
Total employee jobs in West Lothian stands at 75,200
ONS annual business inquiry employee analysis (2006) Job Vacancies
In August 2008, there were 1,660 job vacancies in West Lothian
ONS claimant count Skills & Qualifications
Of West Lothian's total working age population, 29.4% are qualified to HND, degree and Higher degree level (NVQ 4 equivalent and above)
ONS annual population survey Economic Activity
West Lothian's rate of economic activity is 82.3% - higher than both Scotland (79.9%) and GB (78.6%). In West Lothian, this rate of 82.3% represents 89,600 people who are either in employment or actively seeking employment
Dec 2007 ONS annual population survey Earnings
The average gross wage in West Lothian is £399.40 per week
ONS annual survey of hours and earnings - resident analysis
Unemployment
Unemployment in West Lothian stands at 2.5% (% is a proportion of resident working age people) in August 2008
ONS claimant count
More Choices, More Chances
It is estimated that about 920 16 to 19 year olds in West Lothian were not in employment, education or training in November 2007
Source: DWP and Careers Scotland Redundancies
There have been 340 redundancies at 6 firms in the last 6 months
PACE partners, September 2008 Shop Occupancy Rates
The average shop occupancy rate in West Lothian is 90%
West Lothian Council, July 2008 Property Prices
The average residential property price in West Lothian is £191,775
ESPC House Price Update - Q2 2008 Hotel Occupancy Rates
The average hotel occupancy rate in West Lothian for August 2008 is 84%
West Lothian Council, August 2008
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