Data Matrix

The Data Matrix is an interactive tool, providing more detailed data from a variety of sources in a visually engaging format. It is updated frequently and includes data that is covered by three main themes:  

• Skills Supply: the supply of people within the labour market. Includes data such as population, participation, employment, unemployment, economic inactivity etc. 

• Skills Demand: the demand for skills within the labour market. Includes data such as economic output, business base, employment forecasts, total requirement etc. 

• Skills Mismatches: where there is a gap between the demand for skills and the supply of skills within the labour market. Includes data such as skills gaps, skill shortages and under-utilisation for the regions. 

The Data Matrix is available for the following geographies:  

• 32 Local Authorities 

• Regional Outcome Agreement (ROA) areas 

• City Deals 

• Growth Deals 

• Rural Scotland (available through ‘Rural Local Authorities’ button) 

Guidance on how to use the Data Matrix:  

• Guidance Document 

• Video tutorial  

• Glossary 

We also publish Skills Assessments for regions and sectors that provide a consistent high-level evidence base to inform future investment, built up from existing datasets and forecasts.  

The Evidence and Impact Team can be contacted at rsa@sds.co.uk to support any queries.