Employment
In 2022 there was:
- 13,000 jobs in Shetland
- 76.1% of the population in employment, one of the highest rates in the country
- 2.0% of the population unemployed, one of the lowest rates in the country
- A business start-up rate of 92.2, which was much higher than the Scottish rate of 79.8
- 1,655 private businesses registered in Shetland, of which 95% were small businesses (0-49 employees)
- A median gross weekly pay for full time workers of £671.60, which was higher than the Scottish and UK values
- A gross value added, per head of population, of £33,756, which was also higher than the Scottish and UK value