London dwarfs Glasgow in scale with 1,007,380 active companies versus 66,510 — a 15.1x difference. Despite the size gap, both cities play distinct roles in the UK economy. Glasgow may be smaller, but its industry mix and growth patterns offer unique advantages. Both cities share strength in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Buying and selling of own real estate.
London has 1,007,380 active companies compared to 66,510 in Glasgow — 940,870 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (61.5%) compared to Glasgow (56.9%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Buying and selling of own real estate, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other, Other business support service activities n.e.c.. London is uniquely strong in Business and domestic software development and Information technology consultancy activities, while Glasgow stands out in Hairdressing and other beauty treatment and Take-away food shops and mobile food stands.