Deprivation is what happens when people or places face a series of problems like unemployment, discrimination, poor education or skills, low income, poor housing, high crime, ill health and family breakdown.

Our Population Profile on Deprivation is made up of four documents, covering:

• The Essentials: what you need to know about deprivation in Scotland
• Understanding Deprivation in Scotland
• Developing Audiences and Engagement
• Regional Deprivation in Scotland

Culture Republic Population Profiles are designed for anyone involved in marketing, programming or producing work for Scottish audiences. They put the facts at your fingertips, providing you with aggregated insights, case studies and handy links for further reading that will inform, inspire and connect you in your work to engage with populations that are local to you.