Yes voters

Supporters of Scottish independence

Author or Creator
Common Weal
Voters not born in Scotland are likely to be persuadable to Yes. Support for independence is volatile in males aged 34-55, but is stable in other  groups. Social groups ABC1 tend to vote "No", but the proportion changes rapidly, indicating there are persuadable people in the group.  C2DE social groups are most likely "Yes" voters.  Labour and Liberal Democrat voters are volatile in their support for independence.  Conservative voters are the most likely to vote "No", although 5% are independence voters.

The Demographics of Independence – 2021 Edition

Primary Author or Creator
Craig Dalzell
Date Published
Fast Facts

Country of Birth is a substantial driver of support for independence.  Support for independence is particularly volatile amongst males aged 34-55 but remains relatively stable for other age groups.  Support for independence amongst females is generally rising in all age groups.

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