Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth. Over the year, compared to the third quarter of 2020, the economy has grown by 7.1%.

During the third quarter output in the construction sector contracted by 1.5%, production output contracted by 3.1%, and output in the services sector grew by 2.1%.

Compared to the same quarter last year, Services have grown by 8.2%, Production has grown by 1.4%, Construction has grown by 10.4% and Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing has grown by 2.2%.

As of 2017, three quarters (77%) of the Scottish economy was accounted for by Services industries. Production industries accounted for 16%, Construction for 6% and Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing for 1%.

The second estimate of GDP for the third quarter of 2021 will be available in Quarterly National Accounts Scotland, published on 9 February 2022.

The first estimate of GDP for the fourth quarter of 2021 will be published on 16 March 2022.