Creative Sector Payment Performance Edges Upward: 2025 Sees 1.1 Point Gain

The Comparison

• 2024: A survey of 42 creative companies reveals an average payment performance score of 71.6 out of 100.
• 2025: The same metric, now based on 38 creative companies, shows a slight increase to 72.6 out of 100.

What This Means

While the observed 1.1-point improvement suggests a marginal enhancement in payment practices within the creative sector, the change is relatively small and may not represent a substantial shift in the overall financial health of these businesses. The reduced sample size in 2025, down to 38 companies, should be noted, as this could have a minor effect on the comparative score. Companies grappling with slow payments can use a late payment calculator to determine the financial impact of delays.

One-line summary: Creative sector payment scores saw a minimal rise, from 71.6 (42 companies) in 2024 to 72.6 (38 companies) in 2025.