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Knowledge-Intensive Sectors are often highlighted as particularly important in an economy as they are typically highly productive. They have high levels of innovation and often demand a highly skilled workforce. The employment levels in knowledge intensive sectors vary across the county, the majority of districts, with the exception of Exeter fall below the national average.
Source: ONS Business Register and Employment Survey 2011
| Area | % of Total Employment in Knowledge Intensive Industries |
| Devon | 45.2 |
| Plymouth | 56.1 |
| Torbay | 51.0 |
| Somerset | 47.3 |
| England | 51.5 |
| East Devon | 41.7 |
| Exeter | 57.3 |
| Mid Devon | 39.0 |
| North Devon | 42.9 |
| South Hams | 41.0 |
| Teignbridge | 39.0 |
| Torridge | 41.1 |
| West Devon | 36.3 |