The UK economy is a diverse one. All kinds of industries contribute to the economic well-being of the nation, including the architecture sector.
Here we explain just how big a contribution those who work in this industry make to the health of the UK economy. We guarantee that you will be surprised by just how much income this relatively small group of people generates for the nation.
Where the figures come from
The majority of the statistics we are using in this article are from the Creative Industries Economic Estimates report from January 2015. This report, produced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is used to help decision makers to make funding and development decisions.
Some surprising facts
The contribution the creative industries make to the economy is rarely discussed in the press. This means that the report makes for interesting reading and uncovers some surprising facts about the creative industries as a whole, as well as about architecture.
The number of people employed in the creative industries
The first surprise is the number of people who are (more…)