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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 8: Method 3 – 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 | £1,239 | 18.0% | £3,682 | £4,243 | 30,900 |
| Ayrshire | £552 | 18.3% | £1,715 | £1,964 | 14,000 |
| Edinburgh & South East | £1,558 | 9.4% | £5,329 | £6,252 | 42,300 |
| Forth Valley | £419 | 13.9% | £1,440 | £1,624 | 10,900 |
| Glasgow City | £2,645 | 12.4% | £8,554 | £10,205 | 60,300 |
| Highlands & Islands | £2,411 | 40.0% | £7,223 | £7,933 | 53,900 |
| South of Scotland | £895 | 33.7% | £2,558 | £2,892 | 21,700 |
| Tay Cities | £1,454 | 31.6% | £4,148 | £4,946 | 27,600 |
| Total | £11,173 | 17.4% | £34,649 | £40,059 | 261,600 |
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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