\n The equivalent figure across the UK was estimated at \u00a33600 per head, or around 8%.\n<\/p>\n
\n READ MORE: Why are AI drones filming at Scotland’s busiest train station?<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n The SNP said the figures strengthened the economic case for independence and Scotland rejoining the European Union<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n It comes after separate analysis by Stanford University economics professor Nick Bloom estimated Brexit had reduced UK GDP by up to 8%, equivalent to around \u00a33000 per person.\n<\/p>\n \n SNP depute leader Keith Brown said the latest figures showed \u201cmomentum is firmly behind Scotland\u2019s right to decide\u201d.\n<\/p>\n \n He said: \u201cOur future is as an independent country back home in the EU and the simple fact is if we weren\u2019t ripped out against our will, every Scot would be \u00a35100 richer.\n<\/p>\n \n \n \u201cWe are a wealthy, energy rich, nation and our people must be afforded the basic democratic right to choose a future that is not tied to broken, Brexit Britain.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThat democratic right has been recognised by the British Prime Minister and Scottish Labour<\/a> in what has been a seminal month in our constitutional story.\n<\/p>\n \n READ MORE: Pope warns \u2018paradise of machines\u2019 could undermine humanity as he visits France<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThe age of Westminster<\/a> is coming to an end and with that comes the opportunity of a fresh start with independence and the chance to build our future as an independent nation back home in the EU.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n The Scottish Parliament this week backed a motion stating that Scotland \u201cis a nation that has a right to decide its own future\u201d<\/a>, with Scottish Labour supporting the principle.\n<\/p>\nKeith Brown said the figures show ‘momentum is firmly behind Scotland\u2019s right to decide’ (Image: Contributed)\n<\/p>\n