Companies in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland2 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-05
29,392Active Companies

The Northern Ireland region has 29,392 active companies across 2 towns and cities. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 4,083 firms. The average company age is 9.3 years. Top business centres include BELFAST (22,934) and NEWRY (6,458).

29,392
Active
4,855
Dissolved
2
Locations
9.3y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
12%
33%
49%
Pre-1990: 2,792
1990s: 2,883
2000s: 9,804
2010s: 27,838
2020s: 41,462
Top Locations in Northern Ireland

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Ireland

How many companies are in Northern Ireland?

There are 29,392 active companies registered in Northern Ireland, out of 34,247 total (including 4,855 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Northern Ireland?

The top business locations in Northern Ireland are: BELFAST (22,934), NEWRY (6,458).

What are the top industries in Northern Ireland?

The leading industries in Northern Ireland by active company count are: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (4,083), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (3,441), Buying and selling of own real estate (2,966).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-04-05.