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Indicator: Regional variations in GDP E1
Regional gross value added per head: 1990 to 2001  
Indicator Chart
Change since
cross 1970
cross 1990
cross 1996

Coverage: United Kingdom

Source: ONS

Objective: Improve economic performance and enhance regional competitiveness
  • Since 1990, Gross Value Added (GVA) per head has been increasing relative to the UK average in the East of England, London, the South East and Northern Ireland, but decreasing in the rest of the UK .
  • In 2001, the North East, Wales and Northern Ireland had per capita GVAs which were more than 20 per cent below the UK average while GVAs for the South East and London were more than 20 per cent above average.


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