According to a survey, there were almost 1.9 million employees working in the United Kingdom's digital sector as of 2023, an increase on the previous year. More than half were working in the computer programming, consultancy, and related activities sub-sector.
Number of digital sector employees in the United Kingdom (UK) in from 2022 to 2023, by sub-sector
(in thousands)
Characteristic
Repair of computers and communication equipment
Software publishing
Wholesale of computers and electronics
Information service activities
Manufacturing of electronics and computers
Publishing (excluding translation and interpretation activities)
Telecommunications
Film, TV, video, radio and music
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
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GOV.UK, & DSIT. (July 10, 2024). Number of digital sector employees in the United Kingdom (UK) in from 2022 to 2023, by sub-sector (in thousands) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1496270/uk-digital-sector-employees-by-sub-sector/
GOV.UK, und DSIT. "Number of digital sector employees in the United Kingdom (UK) in from 2022 to 2023, by sub-sector (in thousands)." Chart. July 10, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1496270/uk-digital-sector-employees-by-sub-sector/
GOV.UK, DSIT. (2024). Number of digital sector employees in the United Kingdom (UK) in from 2022 to 2023, by sub-sector (in thousands). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1496270/uk-digital-sector-employees-by-sub-sector/
GOV.UK, and DSIT. "Number of Digital Sector Employees in The United Kingdom (Uk) in from 2022 to 2023, by Sub-sector (in Thousands)." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Jul 2024, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1496270/uk-digital-sector-employees-by-sub-sector/
GOV.UK & DSIT, Number of digital sector employees in the United Kingdom (UK) in from 2022 to 2023, by sub-sector (in thousands) Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1496270/uk-digital-sector-employees-by-sub-sector/ (last visited November 13, 2024)
Number of digital sector employees in the United Kingdom (UK) in from 2022 to 2023, by sub-sector (in thousands) [Graph], GOV.UK, & DSIT, July 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1496270/uk-digital-sector-employees-by-sub-sector/
