East Lothian by numbers

East Lothian by Numbers provides a statistical overview of East Lothian. It provides an analysis of a range of issues that affect the quality of life of people living in East Lothian. In most instances the Profile focuses upon the trend over time and the comparison between East Lothian and Scotland as a whole.

The East Lothian strategic assessment provides an analysis of the main challenges and opportunities for East Lothian.

The East Lothian Profile is divided into the following sections:

  • Population and Demography  
  • Deprivation and Inequalities
  • Economy and Income
  • Education and Lifelong Learning
  • Health and Social Care
  • Housing
  • Community Safety
  • Transport and Travel
  • Environment  
  • Neighbourhood and Place
  • council services

Children and young people

Children and young people provides a statistical overview of the younger population in East Lothian. It provides an analysis of a range of issues that affect the quality of life of children and young adults living in East Lothian. This document was created using information existing in the East Lothian and Ward by Numbers statistical profiles to help the Children’s Strategic Partnership understand and analyse the story of young people in East Lothian.  

Further information on the differences between each of the ward areas within East Lothian, which complement East Lothian by Numbers, can be found in the ward profiles.