Camden's Key Industries Drive Local Employment and Output Growth

Camden recorded a gross regional product of $5.98 billion in FY24. This figure reflects a 3.3 percent annual increase from the previous year. Retail trade contributed the largest sectoral gain with an output increase of $160 million.

Industry Composition

Construction stands as the largest employer and the leading value-added industry. Agriculture and building construction represent specialized local activities that shape the economic base. These patterns appear in council economic reporting that draws on regional accounts.

Output and Employment Context

The documented growth in retail trade output accompanied the overall rise in gross regional product. Construction activity underpins both employment numbers and value-added measures. Council documents identify these sectors without assigning current-week changes beyond the FY24 totals already recorded.

The $5.98 billion gross regional product and the 3.3 percent growth rate come directly from the Camden Economic Snapshot published in December 2025. The $160 million retail trade increase is stated in the same source. Construction's position as largest employer and value-added industry is confirmed in the Economic Development Strategy and related council reports. Agriculture and building construction are listed as specialized industries in the same materials.

Further detail on employment distribution and industry specialization is available through the economy.id profile for Camden and the council's Economic Report. These sources provide the quantitative backbone for understanding the local economy's structure at the close of FY24. Residents and businesses can review the full documents on the Camden Council website for additional sector breakdowns.

Future updates will depend on the release of subsequent regional accounts. The existing figures supply a baseline for tracking output and employment trends in construction, retail trade and agriculture.