Scottish economy outpacing UK growth
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Derek Mackay
Scotland’s GDP growth is now estimated at 0.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2019, according to statistics announced this week by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
Growth in the latest quarter has been revised up from the first estimate of 0.5 per cent published on 19 June.
The UK’s economic growth for the period was 0.5 per cent.
The largest contribution to economic growth was from the manufacturing sector, with total output increasing by 2.3 per cent.
Output in construction rose by 0.4 per cent and in the services sector it was up by 0.2 per cent.
Derek Mackay, the Scottish finance secretary, said: “Growing the economy is a priority for the Scottish government and these results show the actions we are taking are working.
“Scotland’s economy continues to perform well, with GDP growing faster than the UK during the first quarter of 2019 and unemployment at a near record low.”
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