There are 542,470 people in the creative and cultural sector workforce (i.e. people whose main paid occupation falls within the Creative & Cultural Skills footprint). Sector information

The largest sub-sector is Visual, Performing and Literary Arts, which accounts for 186,580 people (34% of the total), and is closely followed by Design with 180,510 people (33%). Sector information

31% of the creative and cultural industries workforce is located in London, by comparison London accounts for 14% of the total UK workforce. Regional dimension

Between 2004-2014, total employment in the sector will grow by over 200,000; this growth will be in the more highly skilled and highly qualified occupations. Occupations

61% of the workforce is male and 56% of sector workers are under 40. Equal opportunities

Across the UK, there are 180,000 courses at Further Education and Higher Education level, and 700,000 students at students at FE/HE. Education and training

Research on the creative and cultural industries has been focused on defining the sector and the use of different terms; plus UK and international cultural policy. Research

For information on the UK performing arts industry go to the audio visual industries section.

This information has been produced in partnership with Creative & Cultural Skills (the Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts) and Creative Choices° (a part of Creative & Cultural Skills which is an online service to provide the tools, knowledge and networks to support every individual and business in the sector).

Sector information

This contains an overview of the sector as a whole, details future trends in employment together with skill gaps and workforce development issues.

Data and charts

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Regional / national dimension

Information on regional trends and differences.

Occupations

Information and trends on sectoral occupations.

Equal opportunities

Key information on equal opportunity issues specific to the sector.

Education and training

Education and training information and issues including work-based learning, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, and further and higher education courses.

Research

A list of recent research publications which is intended to be a starting for those wishing for more detail on the sector.

Sector summary: creative and cultural industries

This summary gives a brief overview of the key trends in the sector.

Links and sources

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