Fact Sheet - Economy

This document contains a factsheet about the economy of the Cairngorms National Park in 2022. The National Park's economy was significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the economy shrinking by 14.8% in 2020. The accommodation and food services sector was most affected. However, the outlook is positive, with the Park expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. In 2020, 8,100 people were employed in the National Park with most jobs being full-time. A major barrier to staff recruitment is the shortage of affordable housing. Unemployment levels within the National Park are relatively low, but there is a variation between the Local Authority areas. It is forecast that there will be a requirement of 1,800 people to fill job openings between 2023 and 2030.