This statistic displays the results of a survey of adults broken down by age in Great Britain (GB) in March 2017, regarding their opinion on the probability of Scottish independence in the next five years. 42 percent of respondents aged 18-24 reported they believed Scotland would become independent in that time, compared with 22 percent of respondents aged 65 and older.
Public opinion on the probability of Scotland becoming independent in the next five years by age in Great Britain (GB) in 2017*
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Public opinion on the probability of Scotland becoming independent in the next five years by age in Great Britain (GB) in 2017*
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* Original survey question: "Whether or not you personally support Scottish independence, do you think Scotland will or will not become independent in the next five years?"
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