Department For Culture Media Sport
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These Economic Estimates are National Statistics used to provide an estimate of the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added), and separately for the Digital Sector.
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DCMS Sectors
These statistics cover the contributions of the following DCMS Sectors to the UK economy;
- Civil Society
- Creative Industries
- Cultural Sector
- Gambling
- Sport
- Tourism
Users should note that there is overlap between DCMS sector definitions and that several Cultural Sector industries are simultaneously Creative Industries.
The release also includes estimates for the Audio Visual sector and Computer Games subsector.
Digital Sector:
These statistics also cover the contributions of the following Digital sectors to the UK economy
- Digital Sector
- Telecoms
Users should note that there is overlap between these two sectors definitions. Specifically: the Telecoms sector sits wholly within the Digital Sector.
The release also includes estimates for the Audio Visual sector and Computer Games subsector.
A definition for each sector is available in the tables published alongside this release. Further information on all these sectors is available in the associated technical report along with details of methods and data limitations.
Released
First published on 6 April 2023.
Feedback and consultation
DCMS aims to continuously improve the quality of estimates and better meet user needs. Feedback and responses should be sent to DCMS via email at evidence@dcms.gov.uk.
The UK Statistics Authority
This release is published in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics, as produced by the UK Statistics Authority. The Authority has the overall objective of promoting and safeguarding the produc