United Kingdom
UK SIC M73.110|Statistics

Advertising Agencies in the UK - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

There are xx businesses in the Advertising Agencies industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Advertising agencies produce, place and provide advice about advertising material across a range of media, including TV, print, radio and the internet. They also advertise at the point of sale, on billboards and through direct mail promotional campaigns. The industry excludes public relations agencies, media sales representatives and market researchers.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Industry Sector Last 5-yr CAGR Forecast 5-year CAGR Revenue
Public Relations & Communication Activities in the UK
United Kingdom
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Television Programming & Broadcasting in the UK
United Kingdom
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Management Consultants in the UK
United Kingdom
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Market Research & Public Opinion Polling in the UK
United Kingdom
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Digital Advertising Agencies in the UK
United Kingdom
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Global Advertising Agencies
Global
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Global
XX% XX% $XX
Advertising Agencies in the US
United States
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Billboard & Outdoor Advertising in the US
United States
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Direct Mail Advertising in the US
United States
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Digital Advertising Agencies in the US
United States
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Advertising Agencies in Canada
Canada
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Billboard & Outdoor Advertising in Canada
Canada
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Direct Mail Advertising in Canada
Canada
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Specialised Design Services in Australia
Australia
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Advertising Agencies in Australia
Australia
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Billboards and Outdoor Advertising Services in Australia
Australia
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Online Advertising in Australia
Australia
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Digital Advertising Agencies in Australia
Australia
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Advertising and Market Research Services in New Zealand
New Zealand
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in New Zealand
XX% XX% $XX
Architectural and Design Services in New Zealand
New Zealand
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in New Zealand
XX% XX% $XX
Advertising Agencies in Ireland
Ireland
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in Ireland
XX% XX% $XX
Advertising Agencies in China
China
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities in China
XX% XX% $XX

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Advertising Agencies in the UK in 2026?

There is 17,636 Advertising Agencies in the UK businesses as of 2026, an increase of 1.7% from 2025.

Has the number of Advertising Agencies in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Advertising Agencies in the UK businesses has grown 1.2% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Advertising Agencies in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Advertising Agencies in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Advertising Agencies in the UK?

The Advertising Agencies in the UK has low market share concentration and the largest business is WPP plc.

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