Public Sector employment in 'Public Administration and defence, compulsory social security'; 'Education' and 'Human health and social care activities' are included within Knowledge-intensive service sectors. Throughout Devon with the exception of the South Hams and East Devon, knowledge-intensive employment accounted for by the public sector is higher than the national average.
Source: ONS Business Register and Employment Survey
| Area | % of Employment in KIS (Public Sector) |
| Devon | 52.2 |
| Plymouth | 54.5 |
| Torbay | 57.8 |
| Somerset | 50.9 |
| England | 46.3 |
| East Devon | 45.0 |
| Exeter | 55.8 |
| Mid Devon | 54.3 |
| North Devon | 55.9 |
| South Hams | 43.0 |
| Teignbridge | 53.0 |
| Torridge | 49.7 |
| West Devon | 55.1 |