Side-by-side comparison of business activity in London and Edinburgh. London hosts 1,030,129 active companies from 1,155,104 total registered, while Edinburgh has 56,464 active from 61,144 total. London shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
London has 1,030,129 active companies compared to 56,464 in Edinburgh — 973,665 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (68.2%) compared to Edinburgh (41.3%).
Both cities share these top industries: Business and domestic software development, 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.. London is uniquely strong in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Residents property management, while Edinburgh stands out in Development of building projects and Dormant Company.