Green economy generates gross output of over €6bn

Approximately 37,400 people are currently employed through the green economy. Around 27,800 of these work in the industry sector of the green economy.

Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today revealed that the estimated gross output of environment goods and services was €6.6 billion in 2019. This marks a decline of 3.3% from 2018.

The statistics showed that environment protection activities accounted for €2.7bn or 41% of total environment gross output in 2019.