Over the past twenty years, many efforts have been made at European level to improve the statistics of the cultural and creative sectors. However, there is no systematic means of understanding the importance and value of these industries as well as their impact on the economy and culture in general. This study examines data from different organizations, both official and alternative. Although alternative data are not of the same quality as the official data, they can contribute to a better understanding of the market, sector performance and competition.
The complete study can be downloaded here: Feasibility study on data collection and analysis in the cultural and creative sectors in the EU, KEA 2015.