Youth Unemployment by Ward: October 2012

This is estimated from the number of people aged 18-24 receiving Job Seekers Allowance.  The most recent data shows

• 5,990 people aged 18-24 claimed JSA (October 2012) out of a total estimated population of 68,083 in the age group (2011);
• the rate of 8.8% in Glasgow compares with 7.3% in both Scotland and the UK.

The details for Glasgow Wards are

• Linn: 310 claimants (10.9% of 18-24 population);
• Newlands/Auldburn: 245 (10.7%);
• Greater Pollok: 350 (10.6%);
• Craigton: 285 (9.5%);
• Govan: 365 (10.4%);
• Pollokshields: 135 (6.7%);
• Langside: 110 (6.5%);
• Southside Central: 375 (11.6%);
• Calton: 290 (10.4%);
• Anderston/City: 160 (2.4%);
• Hillhead: 185 (3.7%);
• Partick West: 180 (5.1%);
• Garscadden/Scotstounhill: 270 (9.0%);
• Drumchapel/Anniesland: 390 (12.9%);
• Maryhill/Kelvin: 290 (9.7%);
• Canal: 420 (10.4%);
• Springburn: 310 (11.1%);
• East Centre: 310 (10.0%);
• Shettleston: 230 (9.6%);
• Baillieston: 335 (10.4%);
• North East: 445 (12.6%).

The city total is a 9.2% decrease over the October 2011 figure (Scotland -8.2%, UK -8.8%) and generated by decreases in areas like Garscadden/Scotstounhill, Calton and Springburn.