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<p>The latest economic statistics show that there are now 1.81 million people working
in the Digital Sector in the UK. The number of people working in digital occupations,
which require advanced digital (i.e. IT) skills such as computer programming, has
increased by 54% since September 2020.</p><p>Digital skills covers a broad range of
competencies, knowledge and skills. DCMS commissioned research found that over 83%
of job adverts require digital skills, which includes baseline digital skills such
as using productivity software tools, as well as specialist digital skills such as
programming and data science.</p><p>Countries adopt different approaches to evaluating
the level of digital skills possessed by their workforces. Comparative data from the
World Economic Forum indicates that digital skills among the active population in
the UK is 58%, placing the UK 4th relative to other members of the G7.</p><p> </p>
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