Economic Contribution of Copyright Industries in the Netherlands - a study based on the WIPO Guide

This study measures the economic contribution of industries for which copyright is relevant using the methodology as defined in the Guide of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The study, which is being conducted for the third time using this methodology, shows that in 2022, the copyright industries contributed 60 billion euros in added value, accounting for 6.0% of Dutch GDP. Their relative economic impact has therefor remained stable over time: in 2011 copyright industries accounted for 6.0% of GDP and in 2005 their share was 5.9% of GDP. Despite the economic shock caused by the corona pandemic, the relative contribution of copyright-related industries within the economy remained stable, with only minor fluctuations in GDP share and employment between 2019 and 2022.

This research was commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs: Economic Contribution of Copyright Industries in the Netherlands – a study based on the WIPO Guide | Report | Government.nl