Research and analytics that power sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the West of England.
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Annual GVA growth (2008–2023) versus England’s 1.35%
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Employment rate (Oct 2024-Sept 2025) versus England's 75.8%
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Population (mid-2024)
Statistics for the Greater West of England
Featured Research
Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England
An independent, evidence-led assessment of the West of England economy, highlighting the region’s strengths, structural challenges and opportunities for long-term, sustainable and inclusive growth.
A distinctive earnings advantage: Drivers of the West of England’s wage premium
Wages in the West of England perform strongly relative to the national average, excluding London. But there are important internal and sectoral variations that have significant policy implications.
economy
employment
wages
What makes the West of England economy distinctive?
The West of England is growing through deep specialisation across multiple high-value sectors, creating a unique landscape of knowledge-intensive services and advanced manufacturing. These conditions demonstrate the role of regional economies in driving national plans for a forward-thinking industrial economy.
economy
business
employment
sectors
Featured Data
Employment rates in the Greater West of England compared to other UK regions
Employment rates across the Greater West of England with local, constituency and UK comparisons.
employment
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater West of England, 2023
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater West of England in 2023 by gas, sector and local authority area.
environment
sustainability
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the Greater West of England
Trends in total GDP levels, and comparisons to England and the South West (ITL1) region.
economy
productivity
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