This page brings together the key economic reports, datasets, and strategies relevant to the Angus economy.
All publications are described and linked below. Where a report is significantly out of date, this is noted.
For the most frequently updated data on employment, business numbers, and earnings, the live national sources listed at the bottom of this page are more current than any commissioned report.
If you need specific economic data or analysis not listed here – for a funding bid, investment case, or site selection decision – contact our business team and we will point you in the right direction.
These reports are produced or commissioned directly by Angus Council and cover the Angus local authority area.
Published July 2025 | Annual
The most comprehensive and regularly updated economic dataset for tourism in Angus. Covers visitor numbers, tourism spend, accommodation, and employment. Produced annually by Global Tourism Solutions using the STEAM model. The 2024 report records 1.3 million visitors generating £326 million of economic value – up 27% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
Published 2019 | Due for update
A broad analysis of all industry sectors in Angus, covering economic structure, employment, and labour market conditions. Useful for understanding the shape of the economy, but now significantly out of date. A refreshed version is planned. Read alongside current ONS and Scottish Government data.
Published December 2015 | Historical reference
An evidence-based study of the engineering and manufacturing sector in Angus – its size, structure, barriers to growth, and opportunities. Now a decade old and should not be relied upon for current data, but useful for understanding the sector’s historical foundations.
Published 2017 | Historical reference
Baseline assessment of the food and drink sector in Angus. Useful for structural context. For current performance data, see the STEAM report and contact our team directly.
Current | Reviewed periodically
Angus Council’s plan for reaching net zero and building climate resilience. Sets out the direction of travel for the local economy in relation to the energy transition. Relevant to businesses and investors with an interest in clean energy, sustainability, and supply chain opportunities.
These documents set the strategic context for the Angus economy within the wider Tay Cities region.
Published 2019 | Still current
The foundational strategic document for the Tay Cities region, covering Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross, and north-east Fife. Sets out the shared 20-year economic vision, priorities, and the major investment programmes (including the Tay Cities Deal) that flow from it. Essential reading for investors wanting to understand the regional context.
Under review
The statutory land use planning framework for Angus. Identifies where economic and employment development can take place, the policy framework for new development, and the strategic approach to sustainable growth. Essential reading for developers and investors assessing specific sites.
For current labour market, earnings, and business population data, the following national sources are updated more frequently than any commissioned report and provide local authority-level statistics for Angus.
Quarterly / Annual
Covers: Employment, unemployment, earnings, business counts.
Annual (October)
Covers: Number and size of businesses in Angus by sector.
Varies by dataset
Covers: GVA, population, earnings, and wider economic indicators.
Varies by dataset
Covers: Scottish economic indicators and national context.
