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The Economy in Northern Ireland

Overview

In 2008 the Annual Business Inquiry estimated turnover from businesses to be worth £57,875 million (excluding VAT), an increase of 7.6% compared to the previous year. Gross Value Added (a measure of the value of economic activity generated by businesses) was estimated at £17,544 million, up 5.0% over the year.

In addition, manufacturing exports from NI increased by 7.1% (£385 million) over the year to £5.8 billion. Total sales to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in 2008/09 were £1.7 billion, up £4 million (0.3%) over the year (2007/08 – 2008/09).

More information

Statistical information on the NI economy can be obtained from a number of sources:
1. Major Economic Statistics – headline economic statistics for Northern Ireland.
2. Regional Gross Value Added - Gross Value Added statistics across the UK

Other key publications

Detailed Economic statistics for small areas can also be obtained from the Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service website by clicking here

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