Brexit in Scotland - Statistics & Facts

The result of the UK referendum on European Union membership meant that as of June 23rd 2016 the United Kingdom would take steps to ensure a political and bureaucratic departure from EU membership. Yet, pro-EU electors in Scotland outnumbered the pro-Brexit population by over 640 thousands votes. A majority of Scottish balloters wanted to remain, despite the collective result throughout the UK in favor of leaving.

Share of votes for leave in Scotland
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Number of votes cast in Scotland during the UK referendum on EU membership
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Share of votes for 'Remain' in Scotland
62%

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Perceived benefits of EU membership for small businesses as of 2015, by nation

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Scottish public opinion on Scotland remaining in the EU and the UK after Brexit, 2016

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Scottish public opinion on Scotland remaining in the EU after Brexit, 2016

Share of votes for leave in Scotland
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Number of votes cast in Scotland during the UK referendum on EU membership
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Share of votes for 'Remain' in Scotland
62%

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- Support in Scotland for negotiations with the European Union to remain part of the EU
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Scottish public opinion on Scotland remaining in the EU after Brexit, 2016
- Level of opposition regarding the Scottish government campaigning for Scottish independence over the next two years
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Scottish public opinion on the government's role regarding Scottish independence 2016
- Share of Scottish residents in support of Scotland to remain part of the European Union whilst still part of the UK
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Scottish public opinion on Scotland remaining in the EU and the UK after Brexit, 2016
- Perceived likelihood of Scottish adults voting in the EU referendum
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Great Britain: likelihood of voting in the EU referendum in 2016, by region

- Perceived likelihood in Scotland of another Scottish independence referendum being held before the UK leaves the EU
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Scottish perception of another Scottish independence referendum 2017
- Number of valid votes cast during the EU referendum in Scotland
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United Kingdom (UK): number of valid votes from the EU referendum 2016, by region
- Share of Scottish adults that think the situation in Scotland, including for the Scottish economy and society, will get better as a result of Brexit
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Opinion on Scottish economic and societial situation post-Brexit in 2017
- Share of Scottish adults that perceive Brexit as worsening the situation for the poorest in Scottish society
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Opinion on the situation of the poorest in Scotland post-Brexit 2017
- Share of Scottish adults that perceive EU membership as being beneficial for the UK economy
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Perceived benefits of EU membership for small businesses as of 2015, by nation
- Share of Scottish adults that perceive EU membership as being beneficial for the the local area
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Perceived benefits of EU membership for small businesses as of 2015, by nation

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