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The importance of natural capital to the Scottish economy: research
This research identifies sectors reliant on natural capital in Scotland and quantifies the economic value of these nature-dependent sectors at national and regional levels. The methodology values our economy's dependence on nature, estimating £40 billion economic output and 261,000 jobs supported.
Appendix 6: Method 1 – Regional Breakdown (Economic Impact Analysis Results)
| (£ Million) | Total Domestic Expenditure Reliant on NC | Percentage of total Domestic Expenditure (a) | Total Output Reliant on NC | Total Output Effect (direct and indirect) | Total Employment Effect (direct and indirect) (FTE jobs) (b) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen City & Shire | £405 | 5.9% | £1,191 | £1,766 | 12,200 |
| Ayrshire | £206 | 6.8% | £601 | £899 | 5,000 |
| Edinburgh & South East | £479 | 2.9% | £1,451 | £2,158 | 9,700 |
| Forth Valley | £137 | 4.5% | £416 | £616 | 3,100 |
| Glasgow City | £986 | 4.6% | £2,830 | £4,324 | 14,200 |
| Highlands & Islands | £1,110 | 18.4% | £3,229 | £4,801 | 28,900 |
| South of Scotland | £327 | 12.3% | £954 | £1,414 | 10,300 |
| Tay Cities | £661 | 14.4% | £1,829 | £2,817 | 12,400 |
| Total | £4,311 | 6.7% | £12,501 | £18,795 | 95,800 |
Note: (a) Using similar approach using employment statistics as was not available for the required 98 industry regional breakdown. (b) Values may not sum due to rounding.
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