Release 3G - Detailed characteristics on Labour Market and Education in Scotland published today gives information on patterns of qualifications for different ethnic groups, and by age group. (Table DC5202SC)
Focusing on the percentage of the population (aged 16 and over) who have degree qualification or higher. Compared with the ethnic group White-Scottish , all other groups have higher rates of the population with degree. For example, 22% of the White-Scottish ethnic group have a degree or higher, compared with 43% of White :Other British and 40% of Caribean or Black ethnic groups.
The rates of degree is highest in the 25-34 age group, with a similar pattern of higher rates in all ethnic groups compared with White Scottish. This reflects the increased update of higher education but also the impact of young people moving to Scotland to study.
Interesting patterns with older age groups. For example, White:Irish and Asian ethnic groups have relatively high rates with degree qualifications in the young age groups, and relatively low rates of degree in the older age groups. Reflecting different patterns of migration over the 50 years.
Focusing on the percentage of the population (aged 16 and over) who have degree qualification or higher. Compared with the ethnic group White-Scottish , all other groups have higher rates of the population with degree. For example, 22% of the White-Scottish ethnic group have a degree or higher, compared with 43% of White :Other British and 40% of Caribean or Black ethnic groups.
The rates of degree is highest in the 25-34 age group, with a similar pattern of higher rates in all ethnic groups compared with White Scottish. This reflects the increased update of higher education but also the impact of young people moving to Scotland to study.
Interesting patterns with older age groups. For example, White:Irish and Asian ethnic groups have relatively high rates with degree qualifications in the young age groups, and relatively low rates of degree in the older age groups. Reflecting different patterns of migration over the 50 years.
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