Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth. Over the year, compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, the economy has grown by 5.9%.

Over 2021 as a whole, compared to 2020, Scotland’s GDP grew by 6.9%. Equivalent UK growth over the year was 7.5%.

During the fourth quarter output in the construction sector grew by 1.0%, output in Production grew by 0.3%, and output in the services sector grew by 1.5%.

The second estimate of GDP for the fourth quarter of 2021 will be available in Quarterly National Accounts Scotland, published on 4 May 2022.

The first quarterly estimate of GDP for the first quarter of 2022 will be published on 15 June 2022.