Economic Estimates: GVA for DCMS Sectors and the Digital Sector, 2020
National Statistics used to provide an estimate of the contribution of DCMS Sectors and Digital Sector to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added).
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Revision note:
On 10 November 2023, a revision was made to tables 2a, 2b and 2c of the DCMS Economic Estimates 2020: annual GVA file. The original estimates used an unrevised version of the 2018 Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). The TSA revisions have now been included. This affects the tourism Current Prices GVA in 2018 and 2019, the tourism Chained Volume Measure GVA (and index) in 2016-2020 and the corresponding DCMS totals including tourism. The DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates 2020: annual GVA report has also been updated to reflect the revised estimates.
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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 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.
The responsible statistician for this release is Rachel Moyce. For further details about the estimates, or to be added to a distribution list for future updates, please email us at evidence@dcms.gov.uk.
Pre-release access
A document is provided that contains a list of 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.
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Last updated 10 November 2023 + show all updates
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A correction has been made to tables 2a, 2b and 2c of the DCMS Economic Estimates 2020: annual GVA file. The original estimates used an unrevised version of the 2018 Tourism Satellite Account (TSA); the TSA revisions have now been included. This affects the tourism Current Prices GVA in 2018 and 2019, the tourism Chained Volume Measure GVA (and index) in 2016-2020, and the corresponding DCMS totals including tourism. The DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates 2020: annual GVA report has also been updated to reflect the revised estimates.
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Updated technical notes added.
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First published.