Share of gross value added (GVA) generated by industry – 2011

In the regions of Groningen and Dytiki Makedonia, GVA generated by industry was more than 50%. It was less than 5% in Inner London, Ionia Nisia, and in Ceuta and Melilla. Gross value added (GVA) measures the value of goods produced by Industry , not including construction. Here it is presented as the share of total GVA generated by the regional economies, presented at NUTS level 2. The definition of industry used in this map is aligned with the one used in the study How can European Industry contribute to Growth and Foster European Competitiveness?, and in addition to manufacturing it includes a broader set of activities, such as mining and quarrying, provision of water and energy and waste management and remediation (sectors B, C, D, E of the nomenclature of economic activities NACE Rev.2). Data source: Eurostat