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Statista
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Fast Facts
Scotland is the second-largest country in the United Kingdom and has a population of approximately 5.48 million. With a population density of just 70 people per square kilometer, Scotland is also the most sparsely populated country in the UK.
The number of recorded crimes in Scotland has declined substantially in recent years, falling from almost 512,000 crimes in 2004/05 to around 289,000 in 2022/23.
In terms of Scotland's economic situation, recent labor market statistics show that the overall unemployment rate was declining significantly prior to 2020, with this trend was also reflected in the youth unemployment rate. Rising unemployment rates from 2020 onwards were a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic
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