Key Facts

GLASGOW ECONOMIC INFORMATION AND STATISTICS

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city is in the process of a major transformation. The city has re-invented itself in recent years and is a dynamic multi-cultural centre.

Glasgow has been one of the fastest growing cities in the UK in its rate of job creation. Almost 80,000 new jobs have been located in the city since 1995, and almost 40,000 extra city residents have found work over this same period. In terms of GVA per capita, a wealth creation measure, Glasgow is one of the star performers among UK cities.

Glasgow is investing millions in growing the city’s business base and embracing all sectors of industry. The city is continuing to attract and develop new business, through sustained investment in commercial property, the provision of transport and communication channels and ensuring access to both internal or external markets.

Glasgow is an excellent place to do business. It is at the centre of a thriving regional economy and its strong growth in recent years has created an environment that will maximise the benefits to any companies locating and investing here.

This section contains economic information about Glasgow and its wider aspects.

The Glasgow Economic Audit 2007 - Summary Report provides an independent analysis of the Glasgow economy and labour market covering the Macro Indicators and Step Change Themes from A Step Change for Glasgow.

This report can be Downloaded Here.

The Glasgow Economic Review provides a number of articles relating to the key issues in the city. Articles cover the City Strategy, Glasgow International Airport

Economic Review PDF

Every two years Development and Regeneration Services produces The Glasgow Factsheets. This document provides a variety of information about the City, ranging from an insight into the rich diversity of architecture and culture Glasgow has to offer to, providing information on what is going on in the City in terms of developments, redevelopments, health, education and other such themes. The factsheets can be Accessed Here.

Additional information can be found at:

http://www.glasgoweconomicfacts.com/