Side-by-side comparison of business activity in London and Glasgow. London hosts 1,032,530 active companies from 1,160,969 total registered, while Glasgow has 67,891 active from 78,629 total. London shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
London has 1,032,530 active companies compared to 67,891 in Glasgow — 964,639 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (68.3%) compared to Glasgow (63.1%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., 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 Business and domestic software development and Residents property management, while Glasgow stands out in Hairdressing and other beauty treatment and Take-away food shops and mobile food stands.