Boosting the economic prosperity and wellbeing of Somerset’s residents is a key priority for Somerset County Council.
In total Gross Value Added (GVA) terms, the Somerset economy has improved by approximately 5.8% since 2020.
With already high levels of employment, it is increasingly recognised that future growth needs to be achieved through boosting productivity. Yet productivity remains broadly the same as it was 10 years ago and notably lower than the national average.
In simple terms, productivity figures help us to understand the scope for raising living standards and competitiveness in our economy. Moreover, it has become central to formulating and assessing government policy.