Projected share of the UK’s GDP in 2022

TUC analysis of how much the regions and nations of the UK will contribute to GDP, if existing trends continue

% contribution

20+

10 to 19.9

5 to 9.9

Less than 5

Scotland 7.2%

Down 0.8 points

since 1997

1.9%

(-0.4)

2.9% (-0.2)

6.1% (-1)

6% (-0.2)

9% (-0.7)

8.8% (-0.1)

7.3% (-0.7)

3.2% (-0.4)

7.4% (-0.3)

London

24.8%

Up 6 points

since 1997

South-east

15.4% (+0.6)

40.1%

By 2022, the TUC says, London and the south-east together will account for two-fifths of the UK economy, up from one third in 1997

% contribution

20+

10 to 19.9

Scotland

7.2%

Down 0.8 points

since 1997

5 to 9.9

Less than 5

North-east

2.9% (-0.2)

Northern Ireland 1.9%

Down -0.4 points

since 1997

Yorks & the Humber

6.1% (-1)

East Midlands

6% (-0.2)

North-west

9% (-0.7)

East of England

8.8% (-0.1)

West Midlands

7.3% (-0.7)

40.1%

By 2022, the TUC says, London and the south-east together will account for two-fifths of the UK economy, up from one third in 1997

London

24.8%

Up 6 points

since 1997

Wales

3.2% (-0.4)

South-west

7.4% (-0.3)

South-east

15.4% (+0.6)