This feature layer represents Sustainable Development Goal indicator 8.2.1 'Annual Growth Rate of Real GDP per Employed Person' for Ireland. The layer was created using data produced using the Central Statistics Office (CSO) National Accounts data and NUTS 3 boundary data produced by Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi). Note that the NUTS 3 boundary refers to the
former Regional Authorities established under the NUTS Regulation (Regulation
(EU) 1059/2003). These boundaries were subsequently revised in 2016 through Commission
Regulation (EU) 2016/2066 amending annexes to Regulation 1059/2003 (more info).
In 2015 UN countries adopted a set of 17 goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to help achieve the goals set out in the agenda by 2030. Governments are committed to establishing national frameworks for the achievement of the 17 Goals and to review progress using accessible quality data. With these goals in mind the CSO and OSi are working together to link geography and statistics to produce indicators that help communicate and monitor Ireland’s performance in relation to achieving the 17 sustainable development goals.The indicator displayed supports the efforts to achieve goal number 8 which aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
