Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand city economic profiles and the consumers within, from examining GDP to income and expenditure across the world's major metropolitan areas.
Helsinki, Finland’s most populous city in 2022, continues to attract people seeking education and job opportunities. Following a brief urban exodus during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities like Helsinki are witnessing population growth,…
Toronto will remain Canada's most populous city in 2027. Strong internet connectivity will drive 5G adoption and digital transformation. Toronto will continue as the largest consumer market. Ottawa - Gatineau had the highest inflation in 2022, while…
Sofia and Stara Zagora are Bulgaria’s most economically vibrant cities, having the highest GDP per capita among the country’s cities. Meanwhile, Burgas holds the highest potential for future economic growth. However, challenges for the country’s…
Campinas and Brasília stand out as Brazil's most economically thriving cities, while Belém shows promising potential for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, Brazilian cities will continue to face challenges. In the short term, these include a…
Dhaka and Khulna are Bangladesh’s most economically vibrant cities. Moreover, Dhaka holds the highest potential for future economic growth. However, challenges for the country’s cities will persist – in the near term, global economic slowdown,…
Luanda and Lubango are Angola’s most economically vibrant cities. While lagging behind their global counterparts, these cities are leaders in Angola in terms of digital connectivity. Luanda, with the highest potential for future economic growth, also…
In 2022, Pakistan’s urban landscape witnessed significant developments, with Karachi maintaining its position as the most populous city, driven by net migration and a growing urban population trend. Peshawar emerged as a digital hub, boasting high…
Oslo is projected to remain Norway’s most populous city by 2027, with a focus on education and employment opportunities. The urban population across Norway is predicted to grow, driven by factors like net migration and a better quality of life in…
Budapest and Gyor stand as Hungary’s economic powerhouses, with Budapest showing the greatest promise for future economic expansion. However, the country’s cities will continue to face persistent challenges. In the short term, these challenges…
Athens and Larissa stand out as Greece’s most economically dynamic cities, with Larissa demonstrating the greatest potential for future economic expansion. However, Greek cities will face enduring challenges. In the short term, this includes a global…
Mekele and Hawassa stand out as Ethiopia's most economically dynamic cities, while Dire Dawa emerges as the city with the greatest potential for future economic expansion. Ethiopian cities will face ongoing challenges. In the short term, these…
Guayaquil will remain Ecuador's most populous city in 2027. Quito's strong internet connectivity makes it appealing for online businesses. Guayaquil will continue as the largest consumer market. Manta saw the highest inflation in 2022. Quito had the…
Bogota is expected to maintain its position as Colombia’s most populous city and top consumer market in 2027. The capital boasts robust internet connectivity and economic stability, making it attractive to businesses. However, high inflation in Santa…
Vienna is set to remain Austria's most populous city by 2027 while Linz leads in disposable income per capita. Austria's cities boast high internet connectivity, paving the way for 5G network adoption and digital transformation. Salzburg, Graz and…
Zurich is projected to remain the most populous city and the leading city economically in 2027, driven by its strong consumer market and high disposable incomes. However, Lausanne faces challenges, with the highest inflation rate among major cities…
Madrid and Bilbao are vibrant economic hubs in Spain, while Palma de Mallorca is set to record the highest population increase between 2022 and 2027. Madrid and Palma de Mallorca are set to lead in digital connectivity among cities. Palma de Mallorca…
Emalahleni and Pretoria are emerging as vibrant economic hubs in South Africa, with Emalahleni experiencing the fastest population increase between 2022 and 2027. Cape Town and Pretoria are set to lead in digital connectivity among cities, while…
Dammam and Jeddah stand as Saudi Arabia’s most economically vibrant cities, boasting the highest per capita GDP. Dammam has the highest per capita disposable incomes, while Jeddah takes the lead in productivity levels. Additionally, Jubail emerges as…
Mandalay and Monywa are Myanmar’s most economically vibrant cities, benefiting from higher productivity levels and more extensive digitalisation as compared to other cities in the country. Meanwhile, Yangon holds the highest potential for future…
Nairobi and Mombasa are emerging as vibrant economic hubs in South Africa, with Nairobi experiencing the fastest population increase between 2022 and 2027. Nairobi and Mombasa are also set to lead in digital connectivity among cities, while Eldoret…