Economic dimension of creative activities in Ukraine

The article is devoted to the identification of creative industries and the definition of their role in the Ukrainian economy. With the intensification of de-industrialization processes, the creative sector can be seen as a new source of economic growth and employment, based on creativity and innovation. The results of comparing national and international classification approaches to the definition of the creative sector are presented. The contribution of creative activities using various economic indicators is quantified. The Ukrainian creative economy's dynamics and structure, as well as its positions in global ratings are analyzed.