GDP First Quarterly Estimate 2026 Q2 (April to June)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) statistics measure the output of the economy in Scotland.


In 2026 Quarter 2 (April to June), Scotland’s GDP grew by 0.7% in real terms compared to 2026 Quarter 1, following growth of 0.1% in Quarter 1. Over 2026 Quarter 2, GDP for the UK as a whole grew by 0.4%.

 

At the broad sector level in the latest quarter, output in the services sector grew by 0.6%, output in the production sector grew by 0.9%, output in the construction sector grew by 0.3% and output in agriculture, forestry & fishing grew by 1.7%.

 

 

Figure 1: GDP grew by 0.7% in Quarter 2 2026, compared to Quarter 1 2026

GDP growth compared to last quarter (%)

In 2026 Quarter 2 (April to June), Scotland’s GDP grew by 0.7% in real terms compared to 2026 Quarter 1, following growth of 0.1% in Quarter 1. Over 2026 Quarter 2, GDP for the UK as a whole grew by 0.4%.

 

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