Roma people in Scotland: an analysis of Scotland’s Census 2022
This report uses the new availability of Scotland's Census 2022 data to analyse the characteristics and outcomes associated with Roma people, to fill evidence gaps and create a better understanding of Scotland’s diverse population.
Highest Qualification and Student Status
Highest Qualification
The Scotland Census 2022 asked respondents aged 16 and above about their highest level of qualification held. The most commonly held qualification by Roma people aged 16 and above was a degree level qualification or above (34.2%). This was followed by lower school qualifications (24.5%), and no qualifications (20.8%).
Table 1: Highest level of qualification for Roma people, by Number and Proportion
|
Highest level of qualification |
Number |
Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Degree level qualifications or above (including foreign qualifications) |
530 |
34.2 |
|
Lower school qualifications |
380 |
24.5 |
|
No qualifications |
322 |
20.8 |
|
Further Education and sub-degree Higher Education qualifications incl. HNC/HNDs |
167 |
10.8 |
|
Upper school qualifications |
93 |
6.0 |
|
Apprenticeship qualifications |
56 |
3.6 |
Note: Highest level of qualification held is measured for those aged 16 and over.
Student Status
Scotland’s Census 2022 recorded that of 28.4% of Roma people aged 4 and over were full-time students (either at school or in higher or further education).