Side-by-side comparison of business activity in London and Cardiff. London hosts 1,032,530 active companies from 1,160,969 total registered, while Cardiff has 30,508 active from 67,837 total. Cardiff shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
London has 1,032,530 active companies compared to 30,508 in Cardiff — 1,002,022 more.
Cardiff has a higher 2020s company formation rate (136.9%) compared to London (68.3%).
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, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management. London is uniquely strong in Other service activities n.e.c., while Cardiff stands out in Development of building projects.