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Ireland's Ocean Economy Report 2023
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The report is accompanied by an online dashboard, where data trends can be accessed. The 2023 Ocean Economy Report is the seventh in the ocean economy series1 . The methodology used in compiling this report builds on previous reports allowing for a comparable representation of Ireland’s ocean economy. CSO business statistics and other national datasets used in the reporting are generally for 2021 (best available data). As a result, 2022 data is estimated. These estimates are based on a forecasting exercise that combines the latest published economic data from the CSO, BIM, government economic forecasts, information and data obtained from surveys with marine-related businesses, and insights from industry bodies, government departments and agencies. In 2024, a survey of selected industries will be carried out as part of the Bi-Annual National Ocean Economy Company Survey.

Ireland’s ocean economy statistics are based on nominal values. This year’s report reviews these values to also provide an estimate of ‘real values’ to adjust for inflation.