Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Edinburgh hosts 56,464 active companies from 61,144 total registered, while Glasgow has 67,872 active from 78,225 total. Glasgow shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Glasgow has 67,872 active companies compared to 56,464 in Edinburgh — 11,408 more.
Glasgow has a higher 2020s company formation rate (62.9%) compared to Edinburgh (41.3%).
Both cities share these top industries: Buying and selling of own real estate, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c., Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate. Edinburgh is uniquely strong in Business and domestic software development and Development of building projects, while Glasgow stands out in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Hairdressing and other beauty treatment.