Latest research: Industry Insights – The size and composition of the creative industries in Wales in 2023

This economic snapshot provides an updated economic analysis of the creative industries in Wales for the year 2023. It builds upon the previous editions of the Creative Industries Report Series, published by the Centre for the Creative Economy at Cardiff University, which examined industry trends from 2019 to 2022.

The report was prepared with support from Media Cymru and Impactonomix.

Key takeaways

• 54% of all creative industry jobs in Wales are based in the Cardiff Capital Region
• The creative Industries in Wales generated £5 billion in turnover in 2023
• The creative industries contribute disproportionately to the economy, generating more GVA per worker than many other industries.

Read the full report