Economy
As one of the least prosperous areas in Western Europe, South Yorkshire has been targeted for funding from the European Regional Development Fund. This is a chart of trend of regional gross value added of South Yorkshire at current basic prices with figures in millions of British Pounds Sterling.
| Year | Regional Gross Value Added | Agriculture | Industry | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | £10,453 | £67 | £3,690 | £6,696 |
| 2000 | £13,187 | £53 | £4,181 | £8,954 |
| 2003 | £15,799 | £57 | £4,772 | £10,971 |
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