 Arbroath has no sizeable employers outside of the public sector, with most workers commuting to Dundee. Arbroath itself has an economically active population of 9,192 people, with the public sector (21.8 %) the largest employer of Arbroath residents closely followed by the manufacturing (16 %) and retail sector (15.4 %). The fishing industry accounts for 0.4 % (fewer than 50 people) although the processing sector is considered separately under manufacturing and the figure of 50 people relates directly to the catching and support sectors.
