Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Manchester and Glasgow. Manchester hosts 98,153 active companies from 116,352 total registered, while Glasgow has 67,891 active from 78,629 total. Manchester shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Manchester has 98,153 active companies compared to 67,891 in Glasgow — 30,262 more.
Manchester has a higher 2020s company formation rate (72.2%) 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.. Manchester is uniquely strong in Dormant Company and Other human health activities, while Glasgow stands out in Hairdressing and other beauty treatment and Take-away food shops and mobile food stands.