The Derbyshire Dales has a strong and thriving economy. It is home to 4,680 businesses which contribute £1.52 billion to the UK’s economy. Most of the businesses (90%) are small (under 10 employees).
The District has the highest figures in Derbyshire for:
- number of businesses - 4,680 registered for VAT or PAYE - excluding Derby city
- business survival rates - 68% survive at least 3 years
- business density - 4,680 enterprises and a population of 71,800
- self-employment - 25% of the working age population
Business Sectors
- biggest employment sector is manufacturing
- visitor economy and food and drink sectors are important
- traditional rural sectors of farming and quarrying/mining
Business Start Ups and Survival
- an attractive area for business start-ups
- 345 business start-ups in 2019 (8.4% of active businesses)
Sources: Derbyshire Observatory and the Office for National Statistics - Nomis
