3.4c How do the creative industries compare internationally on their rates of R&D/innovation as a proportion of gross value added (GVA)/gross domestic product (GDP) and by firm size?

Background

Creative industries are among the most innovative parts of the British economy. Capturing the range and extent of R&D in the sector, from createch or AI to new forms of content is essential to ensuring effective support for the sector. Alongside evidence of the effectiveness of interventions, DCMS welcomes comparative international research in this area.

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