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Natural capital - importance 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 7: Method 2 – 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 | £868 | 12.6% | £2,597 | £3,828 | 27,500 |
| Ayrshire | £388 | 12.9% | £1,237 | £1,794 | 12,600 |
| Edinburgh & South East | £1,192 | 7.2% | £4,169 | £5,899 | 39,300 |
| Forth Valley | £304 | 10.1% | £1,081 | £1,518 | 10,000 |
| Glasgow City | £2,052 | 9.6% | £6,739 | £9,761 | 56,300 |
| Highlands & Islands | £1,490 | 24.7% | £4,532 | £6,645 | 43,200 |
| South of Scotland | £585 | 22.0% | £1,686 | £2,516 | 18,500 |
| Tay Cities | £1,040 | 22.6% | £2,988 | £4,531 | 24,000 |
| Total | £7,919 | 12.4% | £25,029 | £36,492 | 231,400 |
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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