There were around 5.5 million private sector businesses operating in the United Kingdom in 2024, with 870,185 of these being construction businesses and a further 754,940 professional, scientific and technical businesses.
Number of private sector businesses in the United Kingdom in 2024, by sector
*Including repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
**Unabbreviated title: 'Mining and Quarrying; Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply; Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities'
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