Businesses in LowlandsLocal Authorities Ranked
Lowlands has 16,000 VAT or PAYE registered businesses (2025).
All 4 local authorities in Lowlands, ranked by vat or paye businesses. Data: Office for National Statistics (2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | VAT or PAYE businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumfries and Galloway | 6,350 |
| 2 | South Ayrshire | 3,510 |
| 3 | East Ayrshire | 3,120 |
| 4 | North Ayrshire | 2,995 |