Latest unemployment figures have been released for West Lothian

The latest unemployment figures have been released this month for West Lothian (Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) based figures). West Lothian’s rate of unemployment has decreased by 0.2% to 4.1% in April.

• The number of JSA jobless in West Lothian for April is 4,663. This is a decrease of 264 on the previous month.
• West Lothian's unemployment rate of 4.1% is higher than both the Scotland (4.0%) rate and the Great Britain (3.7%) rate.
• West Lothian's unemployment rate ranks 14th highest out of all Scottish local authority areas (see attached excel sheet).
• Youth unemployment (18-24 year olds) in West Lothian for April is 1,345. This is a decrease of 40 on the previous month.