As the list above shows, Worcester offers great potential for interested businesses, and the wider country of Worcestershire provides further opportunities. The county's GVA reached £12,883 million in 2016, accounting for 10% of the West Midlands GVA overall. GVA per employee also increased in 2016 to £29.40.
The largest sector in Worcestershire is currently distribution, transport, accommodation and food, accounting for 20% of the county's total GVA. Other important sectors include real estate activities, public administration, manufacturing and education and health. Worcestershire has a larger number of enterprises within the transport and storage and agriculture forestry and fishing sectors compared to the national average.
