Cities and Regions

Our unique suite of forecasting services covers 8,000 cities and regions across the world. Our regularly updated data and forecasts provides you with regional economic outlooks and specific city insights such as global city rankings.

City and regional economic outlook

National-level economic analysis provides only a partial guide to the dynamics unfolding in the world’s urban centres. Our unique city and regional services provide decision-makers with the necessary data and in-depth insights to navigate the new economic geography.

Connected insights

Our city and regional forecasts are produced in conjunction with our Global Economic Model. This ensures that developments in the global economy, such as the strength of world trade and investment cycles, and domestic factors such as government policy, are reflected in the outlook for individual cities and regions.

Understand the risks and opportunities for individual cities

Use our services to identify strengths, weaknesses and growth prospects for urban locations, understand the industrial structure of the economy, and gain insights on key indicators such as GDP, employment, population, incomes and consumer spending. All essential information when making decisions about market and investment strategies.

Forecasts and analysis

The forecasts are delivered through our online Global Data Workstation, and are accompanied by regular written analysis, webinars and support from our regional experts.

Our city services

Global and local economic insights for a broad range of cities and regions across the world. All our services can be customised to suit your specific needs.

Global services

Global Cities Service Make decisions about market and investment strategies with historical data and forecasts for 900 of the world’s most important cities. Global City Travel Detailed and comparable inbound and outbound travel intelligence for 300+ cities globally. City Scenarios Service Assess the impact of risk scenarios on cities and regions Our service provides a baseline forecast and three alternative scenarios for a broad range of economic and demographic indicators for each location.

Regional services

US States and Metro Service Forecasts, scenarios and analysis for US states, metropolitan statistical areas and counties. Canadian Province and Metro Service Data and forecasts for Canadian provinces and metropolitan areas. Canada Provincial Territorial Model A rigorous and comprehensive framework to develop forecasts, scenarios and impact analysis at the national, provincial and territorial levels. European Cities and Regions Service Regularly updated data and forecasts for 2,000 locations across Europe. UK Region and LAD Forecasts Regularly updated data and forecasts for UK regions and local authority districts. Asian Cities and Regional Forecasts Key economic, demographic, and income and spending projections to 2050 for more than 400 locations across Asia-Pacific. China Cities and Regional Forecasts Quarterly updated and forecasts for 280 cities and all 31 provinces across mainland China. Latin American Cities and Regions Service Forecasts for key economic, labour market and industry variables for major business centres in Latin America. African and Middle Eastern Cities Forecasts Comprehensive data and forecasts for major cities in Africa and the Middle East. City Climate Analysis In-depth insights into the economic impacts of climate change and mitigation policies on cities and local economies throughout Europe, the US and Canada.

Consulting services

Modelling and Scenarios Bespoke research to help you make informed decisions. Monitoring and briefing Benchmarking, tailored reports, analysis and presentations. Economic support for local government and partners We help combined authorities, local authorities and regional partners identify the unique attributes of their areas, foresee upcoming trends and challenges and actively shape the future.