Economy
This is a table of the trend in regional gross value added by the Isle of Wight economy at current basic prices by the Office for National Statistics with figures in millions of pounds.
| Year | Regional Gross Value added | Agriculture | Industry | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 831 | 28 | 218 | 585 |
| 2000 | 1,202 | 27 | 375 | 800 |
| 2003 | 1,491 | 42 | 288 | 1,161 |
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