Business demography by industry (SIC2007), area and year

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Data valuesData descriptionYearAreaIndustry
180Active enterprises2008GwyneddHealth
785Active enterprises2008FlintshireConstruction
3,920 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesHealth
55Active enterprises2008GwyneddEducation
495Active enterprises2008DenbighshireConstruction
495Active enterprises2008FlintshireProduction
84,475Active enterprises2008United KingdomHealth
1,165 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesEducation
25Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyEducation
395Active enterprises2008GwyneddBusiness administration and support services
105Active enterprises2008ConwyProperty
230Active enterprises2008DenbighshireProduction
25Active enterprises2008DenbighshireFinance & insurance
4,840 [t]Active enterprises2008FlintshireTotal
82,965Active enterprises2008United KingdomTransport & storage (inc. postal)
32,440Active enterprises2008United KingdomEducation
10,510 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesRetail
8,270 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesBusiness administration and support services
290Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyRetail
190Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyBusiness administration and support services
165Active enterprises2008GwyneddWholesale
355Active enterprises2008GwyneddProfessional; scientific & technical
525Active enterprises2008ConwyRetail
35Active enterprises2008ConwyFinance & insurance
55Active enterprises2008ConwyEducation
3,320 [t]Active enterprises2008DenbighshireTotal
400Active enterprises2008DenbighshireRetail
140Active enterprises2008DenbighshireInformation & communication
315Active enterprises2008DenbighshireBusiness administration and support services
280Active enterprises2008DenbighshireArts; entertainment; recreation and other services
337,885Active enterprises2008United KingdomConstruction
223,475Active enterprises2008United KingdomRetail
29,930Active enterprises2008United KingdomFinance & insurance
206,690Active enterprises2008United KingdomBusiness administration and support services
6,725 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesProduction
3,895 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesWholesale
4,095 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesInformation & communication
10,170 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesProfessional; scientific & technical
145Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyProduction
90Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyWholesale
70Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyInformation & communication
155Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyProfessional; scientific & technical
4,565 [t]Active enterprises2008GwyneddTotal
160Active enterprises2008GwyneddMotor Trades
750Active enterprises2008GwyneddAccommodation & food services
95Active enterprises2008GwyneddProperty
205Active enterprises2008ConwyProduction
155Active enterprises2008ConwyWholesale
590Active enterprises2008ConwyAccommodation & food services
145Active enterprises2008ConwyInformation & communication
380Active enterprises2008ConwyProfessional; scientific & technical
355Active enterprises2008ConwyBusiness administration and support services
200Active enterprises2008ConwyHealth
305Active enterprises2008ConwyArts; entertainment; recreation and other services
130Active enterprises2008DenbighshireMotor Trades
145Active enterprises2008DenbighshireWholesale
140Active enterprises2008DenbighshireTransport & storage (inc. postal)
375Active enterprises2008DenbighshireAccommodation & food services
70Active enterprises2008DenbighshireProperty
325Active enterprises2008DenbighshireProfessional; scientific & technical
60Active enterprises2008DenbighshireEducation
190Active enterprises2008DenbighshireHealth
2,325,770 [t]Active enterprises2008United KingdomTotal
155,540Active enterprises2008United KingdomProduction
74,815Active enterprises2008United KingdomMotor Trades
119,785Active enterprises2008United KingdomWholesale
165,750Active enterprises2008United KingdomAccommodation & food services
169,945Active enterprises2008United KingdomInformation & communication
84,780Active enterprises2008United KingdomProperty
367,960Active enterprises2008United KingdomProfessional; scientific & technical
189,335Active enterprises2008United KingdomArts; entertainment; recreation and other services
91,740 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesTotal
14,405 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesConstruction
3,835 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesMotor Trades
3,930 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesTransport & storage (inc. postal)
9,845 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesAccommodation & food services
920 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesFinance & insurance
2,550 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesProperty
7,505 [t]Active enterprises2008WalesArts; entertainment; recreation and other services
2,090 [t]Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyTotal
370Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyConstruction
80Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyMotor Trades
95Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyTransport & storage (inc. postal)
270Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyAccommodation & food services
10Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyFinance & insurance
55Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyProperty
90Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyHealth
155Active enterprises2008Isle of AngleseyArts; entertainment; recreation and other services
285Active enterprises2008GwyneddProduction
710Active enterprises2008GwyneddConstruction
635Active enterprises2008GwyneddRetail
160Active enterprises2008GwyneddTransport & storage (inc. postal)
185Active enterprises2008GwyneddInformation & communication
30Active enterprises2008GwyneddFinance & insurance
405Active enterprises2008GwyneddArts; entertainment; recreation and other services
3,945 [t]Active enterprises2008ConwyTotal
585Active enterprises2008ConwyConstruction
160Active enterprises2008ConwyMotor Trades
145Active enterprises2008ConwyTransport & storage (inc. postal)
230Active enterprises2008FlintshireMotor Trades
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Main information

Most recent update
24 September 2025
Next update expected
January 2026
Designation
Accredited official statistics
Data provider
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Data source
Business demography

Data notes

Rounding applied

Business births, deaths and active enterprises have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Overview

Summary of dataset and variables

This dataset details business births, deaths and active enterprises by broad industry group (SIC2007) and year.

Active enterprises are businesses that had either turnover or employment at any time during the reference period (December to December).

A birth is defined as a business that was present in year t, but did not exist in year t-1 or t-2. Births are identified by making a comparison of annual active population files and identifying those present in the latest one, but not the two previous ones.

A death is defined as a business that was on the active file in year t but no longer present on the active file for year t+1 or t+2. To produce more timely statistics, the UK business demography statistics contain a preliminary death indicator, which includes an adjustment for estimated reactivations. Reactivations occur where a business becomes dormant for a period of less than 2 years, then recommences activity in a manner which complies with a definition of continuity. If the definition of continuity is not met (e.g. if a business recommences activity but at a different location and with a different activity), this would be considered a death followed by a birth. Reactivations can also occur due to lags in the administrative data source (VAT/PAYE) so that a business that continues to trade can appear to die. The deaths data exclude losses to the population as a result of mergers, break-ups, split-offs or other re-structuring.

Data collection or calculation

ONS use data from the IDBR to produce business demography statistics, using guidelines found in the Eurostat/OECD manual on Business Demography. The starting point for demography is the concept of a population of active businesses in a reference year. These are defined as businesses that had either turnover or employment at any time during the reference period. Births and deaths are then identified by comparing active populations for different years.

Statistical quality

Totals may differ slightly between the area and industry breakdowns due to the disclosure control methods used.

The latest two years' estimates on deaths are subject to revision, which would normally be made in the following year's publication.

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economic.stats@gov.wales

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