Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Liverpool and Manchester. Liverpool hosts 43,636 active companies from 51,713 total registered, while Manchester has 98,153 active from 116,352 total. Manchester shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Manchester has 98,153 active companies compared to 43,636 in Liverpool — 54,517 more.
Manchester has a higher 2020s company formation rate (72.2%) compared to Liverpool (67.8%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Buying and selling of own real estate, 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. Liverpool is uniquely strong in Development of building projects and Hairdressing and other beauty treatment, while Manchester stands out in Dormant Company and Information technology consultancy activities.