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DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates 2019: Regional GVA

Official Statistics used to provide an estimate of the contribution of DCMS Sectors to each region in the UK, measured by GVA (gross value added).

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These Economic Estimates are Official Statistics used to provide an estimate of the contribution of DCMS Sectors to each region in the UK, measured by GVA (gross value added).

Content

These statistics cover the contributions of the following DCMS sectors to the UK economy:

  • Creative Industries
  • Cultural Sector
  • Digital Sector
  • Gambling
  • Sport
  • Telecoms

Users should note that there is overlap between DCMS sector definitions and that the Telecoms sector sits wholly within the Digital sector.

The release also includes estimates for the Audio Visual sector and Computer Games sector.

A definition for each sector is available in the tables published alongside this release. Further information on DCMS sectors is available in the associated technical report along with details of methods and data limitations.

Released

These statistics were first published on 26 August 2020.

Feedback

DCMS aims to continuously improve the quality of estimates and better meet user needs. DCMS welcomes feedback on this release. Feedback 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 (2018) produced by the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA). The UKSA has the overall objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good. It monitors and reports on all official statistics, and promotes good practice in this area.

Pre-release access

The accompanying pre-release access document lists ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release. In line with best practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours.

Contact

Responsible statistician: Emma Scholey.

For any queries or feedback, please contact evidence@dcms.gov.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 26 August 2021

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