Business and economy publications

Reports and updates on economic performance, business activity, and employment in Birmingham.

Economic Output update

A report using the latest official GDP figures for 2023. It sets out the latest position on economic growth in Birmingham with comparisons to other areas and analysis of change by sector.

Birmingham’s transformation and future prospects

An overview of the city’s economic development and transformation in the decades leading up to the recession.
Written 2008.

Business count update

A report using the latest official business count figures for 2024. It covers the number of active businesses in the city, with comparisons to other areas and analysis by business size and sub-sector.

Employment update 2024

A report using the latest official workplace-based employment figures for 2024. It sets out the employment position for Birmingham with comparisons to other areas and analysis of change by sub-sector.

Page last updated: 29 April 2026