London dwarfs Edinburgh in scale with 1,025,229 active companies versus 57,122 — a 17.9x difference. Despite the size gap, both cities play distinct roles in the UK economy. Edinburgh may be smaller, but its industry mix and growth patterns offer unique advantages. Both cities share strength in Business and domestic software development and Buying and selling of own real estate.
London has 1,025,229 active companies compared to 57,122 in Edinburgh — 968,107 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (61.5%) compared to Edinburgh (38.6%).
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. London is uniquely strong in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., while Edinburgh stands out in Dormant Company.