Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Cardiff and Belfast. Cardiff hosts 30,445 active companies from 67,562 total registered, while Belfast has 22,934 active from 27,184 total. Cardiff shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Cardiff has 30,445 active companies compared to 22,934 in Belfast — 7,511 more.
Cardiff has a higher 2020s company formation rate (136.9%) compared to Belfast (63.7%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Business and domestic software development, Buying and selling of own real estate, Development of building projects, Management consultancy activities other than financial management. Cardiff is uniquely strong in Information technology consultancy activities, while Belfast stands out in Dormant Company.