Summary

City Profile - Glasgow; Comprehensive overview of the city, PEST analysis and analysis of key industries including technology, tourism and hospitality, construction and retail

Summary

“City Profile - Glasgow” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Glasgow.
The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.

Glasgow metropolitan area is one of Scotland’s largest integrated economic regions, supported by a strong business base, research capacity, and a large employment market. The tertiary sector contributed the most to the area’s GVA in 2025, accounting for 77.5% share. Over the next decade, growth will be shaped by the city’s international strategy and the city-region economic plan, alongside major regeneration and net zero programmes focused on innovation, investment, and housing-led redevelopment.

Scope

- Glasgow is a leading cultural and events destination, boosted by major sports fixtures and a strong conference (MICE) market.
- Visitor numbers are mixed, with domestic overnight trips down in 2024 but international visits rising and wider regional domestic trips growing in 2025.
- Construction activity is being driven by major-event preparation and city investment, supporting upgrades to venues, infrastructure and the visitor economy.

Reasons to Buy

- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
- Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
City Snapshot
PEST Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technology and Infrastructure
Communications
Internal Transport Networks
Connectivity
Airports
Business Environment Analysis
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Flows
Hotels
Attractions
Events
Construction and Real Estate
Investment
Real Estate Market
Retail
Retail Market
Consumption, Income and Prices
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List of Tables/Graphs

List of Tables
Table 1: Glasgow metropolitan area - key facts (estimates), 2025
Table 2: Glasgow metropolitan area- real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-35
Table 3: Glasgow metropolitan area- economic growth comparison (Index 2015=100), 2000-35
Table 4: Glasgow metropolitan area- GDP per capita comparison, 2000-35 ($)
Table 5: Glasgow metropolitan area- employment structure, 2000-35 (% of total)
Table 6: Glasgow metropolitan area - main universities, 2025
Table 7: Glasgow metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-35 (million)
Table 8: Glasgow metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-35 (% of total)
Table 9: Glasgow city - mass transit network indicators, 2025-26
Table 10: Glasgow metropolitan area - key airport indicators, 2022-26*
Table 11: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley - overnight visits, 2018-24 (million)
Table 12: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley - overnight visitors spend, 2018-24 ($ million)
Table 13: Glasgow metropolitan area - MICE and other eventsList of Figures
Figure 1: Glasgow metropolitan area- real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-35
Figure 2: Glasgow metropolitan area- economic growth comparison (Index 2015=100), 2000-35
Figure 3: Glasgow metropolitan area- GDP per capita comparison, 2000-35
Figure 4: Glasgow metropolitan area- employment structure, 2000-35 (% of total)
Figure 5: Glasgow metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-35
Figure 6: Glasgow metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-35 (% of total)