# Italian cultural and creative sector economic growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-cultural-and-creative-sector-economic-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-06T08:54:01.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Reports indicate significant economic contributions from the cultural and creative sectors across different Italian regions.

In Modena, the cultural and creative productive system (SPCC) generates 5.90% of the province’s added value, a result that ranks 11th nationally and marks the highest performance in the 2021-2025 period. While 6.58% of the provincial workforce is employed in these sectors, core businesses operating directly within specific cultural domains like design and architecture represent only 4.64% of total registered businesses.

In the Campania region, the cultural sector accounts for 4.6% of regional income, the highest figure in Southern Italy. The region has experienced a 12.3% growth in cultural enterprises over the last five years, significantly exceeding the national average of 3.1%. Nationally, the cultural sector contributes 6.8% to the GDP, but when including related industries such as hospitality and technology, the total impact reaches 15.4%.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Campania culture sector shows strong economic growth

Culture drives significant economic growth in Italy, with Campania seeing a 12.3% rise in cultural enterprises. The San Gavino Prize also recently celebrated cultural research and creativity in Camposano.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campania-culture-sector-shows-strong-economic-growth

### 2026-08-26: Modena economy sees strong cultural and creative sector growth

Modena's cultural and creative sector contributes 5.90% to the province's added value, ranking 11th in Italy and exceeding national averages.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modena-economy-sees-strong-cultural-and-creative-sector-growth

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