However, in 2012 the "Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation" analysis by the Scottish Government again identified Ferguslie Park as the most deprived area in Scotland. There was a slight improvement in 2019, with the community the third-most deprived area, almost four decades after the Linwood car manufacturing plant was closed.
Despite some progress, Ferguslie Park remained the most deprived area in Scotland according to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation in 2012.  The community's position improved slightly in 2019, but it still ranked third-most deprived, nearly four decades after the Linwood car plant closed.