EMPLOYMENT in Glasgow has risen faster than the rest of Scotland over the last decade according to a new report.

The analysis of census data shows more people in work and more Glasgow residents working in the city, but poorer areas still suffering high unemployment.

A report by Glasgow City Council shows the city still experiencing higher than average unemployment.

It shows that the west end , Newlands, Kings Park and Cathcart in the south side have higher than average levels of managerial roles while almost all of the north and east of the city have more unemployment and more “routine” occupations.

In the report to councillors, Richard Brown, Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services said: “As expected the neighbourhood analysis shows a higher employment rate for Glasgow’s more wealthy areas and a lower employment rate for its more deprived areas.”

The study which analysed date from 2001 and 2011 showed an increase of 13.7% in employment in Glasgow and the number of Glasgow residents in work increased by 21%, far higher than the Scottish rate of 11.7%

The number employed in the city rose by 45,000 up from 331,100 to 376,400.

The number of those living in the city also increased, from 214,600 to 259,800, an increase of 45,100.

However the improvements have still to reach the most deprived areas with a map showing the areas of higher than average unemployment covering 23 neighbourhoods in the north and east of the city from Lambhill and Milton in the north to Easterhouse on the edge of the city.

It did however note a positive pattern in many deprived areas.

Mr Brown, added: “Glasgow’s economic position has improved in terms of a higher employment rate and more people with qualifications.

At the same time, unemployment has increased and more people are working part time.”

Unemployment increased more among women than men and Glasgow showed a higher rate than Scotland with the jobless rate up from 6.8% to 8.5% over the decade.

The city’s economy was dominated by the public sector and retail.

The biggest sectors were ‘human, health and social work, accounting for more than 155 and wholesale and retail for just below 15%.