Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (Historical) - 2016
type: Dataset
theme: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
timeliness: This dataset is not expected to be updated.
validity: The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) combines seven different domains (aspects) of deprivation: * Income * Employment * Health * Education, Skills and Training * Geographic Access to Services * Crime * Housing
accuracy: For some (but not all) indicators, the population of the considered age group was zero in some data zones during the time period considered, and indicator rates and ranks could not be determined. Further information on the background, methodology and development of the 2016 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation is available from [the Scottish Government website](https://www2.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/SIMD).
consistency: SIMD is one of four indices that cover the whole of the UK. The Scottish index differs from the other indices in the UK by following a slightly different methodology in constructing the overall index. The following are the key differences: * SIMD is based on data zones which are smaller geographical units compared to the Lower Super Output Areas used in the other indices * The data sources are different for Health, Education, Crime and Housing domains.
uniqueness: Not assessed
completeness: Other formats of 2016 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation are available from [the Scottish Government website](https://www2.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/SIMD), including interactive mapping tools and council area profiles.
comment: Data Zone level ranks and quantiles for the 2016 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) overall, and by individual domain
update frequency: annual
license id: uk-ogl
confidentiality: This dataset does not contain any sensitive or personal information.
quality management: Further information on the background, methodology and development of the 2016 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation is available from [the Scottish Government website](https://www2.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/SIMD).
geographical coverage: S01
will be updated: false
reference period: PeriodOfTime
  start date: 2016
  end date: 2016
description: The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) provides a relative ranking of the data zones in Scotland from 1 (most deprived) to 6,976 (least deprived) based on a weighted combination of data in the domains of Income; Employment; Health; Education, Skills and Training; Geographic Access to Services; Crime; and Housing. Each of the domains can also be ranked individually. Using the relative rankings each data zone can be assigned to a decile for each domain and the overall index. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of data zones and decile 10 contains the least deprived 10% of data zones. When comparing results from the different versions of the SIMD it is important to take into account changes to the methodology used to construct the individual domains and the overall SIMD between the three indices. More information can be found on [the Scottish Government website](https://www2.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/SIMD)
version notes: This data is not routinely revised.
issued: 2026-08-20T16:56:52.118583
modified: 2026-08-20T17:00:18.989138
contact point: Organization
contact point: Kind

Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
type: Concept

Scottish Government
type: Agent

scottish-index-of-multiple-deprivation-historical-ii.csv
type: Distribution
comment: Data Zone level ranks and quantiles for the 2016 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) overall, and by individual domain
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description: Data file for Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (Historical) - 2016
format: CSV
access URL: https://admin.data.gov.scot/resource/36465db2-8378-40e9-9bf8-fd016b0ee821/download
issued: 2026-08-20T17:00:19.006847
modified: 2026-08-20T17:00:18.999269