DCMS and the Digital Sector Economic Estimates: Regional GVA
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Official Statistics providing estimates of the contribution of DCMS Sectors and the Digital Sector to each UK region, measured by GVA (gross value added).

DCMS sector data has been revised since publication. Please see DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates: Regional GVA 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/dcms-sectors-economic-estimates-regional-gva-2023) for the latest estimates from 2010 to 2023.

Headline findings
- The majority of included DCMS Sector GVA was generated in London and the South East, which generated 39.3% and 19.1% respectively. This pattern is driven by Creative Industries, the largest included sector, and Culture, which is heavily concentrated in London. In the Sports and Gambling sectors, regional differences are less pronounced.
- Digital Sector GVA was mainly generated in London and the South East, at 38.4% and 20.9% respectively. The Telecoms Sector shows a similar pattern.
About

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

Content

These statistics cover the contributions of the following sectors to the UK economy.

DCMS Sectors:
- Creative Industries
- Cultural Sector
- Gambling
- Sport
Users should note that there is overlap between DCMS sector definitions and that several Cultural Sector industries are simultaneously Creative Industries.

Estimates of Tourism and Civil Society GVA are not available at present, due to a lack of suitable data.

Digital Sector:
- 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 sector. These do not form part of the DCMS total.

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.

Estimates are published here separately for the Digital Sector (including the Telecoms Sector) as responsibility for these policy areas now sits with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Released

These statistics were first published on 19 July 2023.

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 xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

The UK Statistics Authority

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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: Rachel Moyce.

For any queries or feedback, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).