The cultural industries in Europe, including the audiovisual sector, make a significant contribution to the EU economy, creating about 3% of EU GDP - corresponding to an annual market value of €500 billion - and employing about 6 million people.
Euroopa kultuurimajandus, sh audiovisuaalsektor, on ELi majanduse tähtis osa, moodustades umbes 3% ELi SKPst (aastane turuväärtus on 500 miljardit eurot) ja andes tööd ligikaudu 6 miljonile inimesele.