...

DataGardener

DataGardener

Diversity Index - Gender

Last Updated – 10 June 2024                    Next Update – 10 July 2024

Latest Data is Available on the DataGardener platform

Book a Discovery Call now to get the latest data on our platform. Our team is ready to provide you with tailored insights and updates. Don’t miss out, schedule your call today!

Book a Call

Active Companies

5.3M+

Female-Owned Businesses

771K+

Male-Owned Businesses

2.28M+

  • Industry Distribution of Female-Owned Businesses

The data highlights economic activity across sectors. Wholesale and Retail Trade leads at 15.6%, followed closely by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Activities at 15.46%. Other significant sectors include Administrative and Support Service Activities at 10.8%, Human Health and Social Work Activities at 9.28%, and Other Service Activities at 8.37%. Overall, it shows the diverse contributions of different industries to the economy.

  • Industry Distribution of Male-Owned Businesses

The data outlines economic activity across sectors. Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles lead at 15.22%, followed closely by Construction at 14.93%. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Activities contribute 12.98%, while Information and Communication account for 9.79%. Administrative and Support Service Activities represent 8.54%. Overall, the data highlights the diverse sectors driving economic growth.

* The Percentages & Counts may not add up due to a company being able to trade under multiple SIC Codes.

  • Industry Distribution of Female-Owned businesses vs Male-Owned Businesses
Female-Owned Businesses Male-Owned Businesses
SIC Code SIC Industry Count Percentage Count Percentage
A Agriculture Forestry And Fishing 5,181 0.67% 18,974 0.83%
B Mining And Quarrying 608 0.08% 3,796 0.17%
C Manufacturing 26,249 3.40% 108,129 4.72%
D Electricity Gas Steam And Air Conditioning Supply 560 0.07% 5,638 0.25%
E Water Supply, Sewerage Waste Management And Remediation Activities 1,207 0.16% 8,897 0.39%
F Construction 28,946 3.75% 341,744 14.93%
G Wholesale And Retail Trade; Repair Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles 120,296 15.60% 348,390 15.22%
H Transportation And Storage 17,203 2.23% 95,298 4.16%
I Accommodation And Food Service Activities 46,190 5.99% 112,820 4.93%
J Information And Communication 46,835 6.07% 224,045 9.79%
K Financial And Insurance Activities 15,081 1.96% 78,576 3.43%
L Real Estate Activities 63,969 8.30% 194,064 8.48%
M Professional Scientific And Technical Activities 119,208 15.46% 297,128 12.98%
N Administrative And Support Service Activities 83,248 10.80% 195,544 8.54%
O Public Administration And Defence; Compulsory Social Security 2,806 0.36% 4,039 0.18%
P Education 24,225 3.14% 28,564 1.25%
Q Human Health And Social Work Activities 71,544 9.28% 56,208 2.46%
R Arts Entertainment And Recreation 23,216 3.01% 53,085 2.32%
S Other Service Activities 64,531 8.37% 93,932 4.10%
T Activities Of Households As Employers; Undifferentiated Goods- And Services-producing Activities Of Households For Own Use 9,529 1.24% 18,400 0.80%
U Activities Of Extraterritorial Organisations And Bodies 86 0.01% 284 0.01%
  • Regional Distribution of Female-Owned businesses

The data highlights regional disparities in the UK. London dominates with 28.7%, followed by the South East at 13.4%. Conversely, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the North East have lower percentages, ranging from 1.42% to 2.05%. The West Midlands and the North West stand out with 8.44% and 9.78%, respectively. Overall, this reflects diverse population distribution and economic activity across regions.

  • Regional Distribution of Male-Owned businesses

The data shows population distribution across UK regions. London leads with 26.53%, followed by the South East at 13.16%. The North West and East of England also have significant percentages at 10.29% and 9.48%, respectively. Conversely, regions like Northern Ireland, Wales, and the North East have lower percentages. Overall, it reflects diverse population distribution across the UK.

  • Regional Distribution of Female-Owned businesses vs Male-Owned Businesses
Region Female-Owned Businesses Male-Owned Businesses
Count Percentage Count Percentage
London 221,320 28.70% 607,207 26.53%
North West 75,378 9.78% 235,431 10.29%
South East 103,304 13.40% 301,110 13.16%
West Midlands 65,075 8.44% 182,862 7.99%
East of England 70,241 9.11% 217,058 9.48%
Yorkshire and The Humber 44,562 5.78% 143,924 6.29%
East Midlands 41,784 5.42% 128,005 5.59%
Scotland 35,032 4.54% 113,224 4.95%
South West 48,863 6.34% 148,943 6.51%
North East 15,828 2.05% 55,070 2.41%
Wales 15,702 2.04% 52,253 2.28%
Northern Ireland 10,983 1.42% 36,928 1.61%
  • Risk Profile of Female-Owned Businesses

The data displays risk band distribution, with Moderate Risk being the most prevalent at 34.81%. Very Low Risk and Low Risk follow closely behind at 24.48% and 21.52%, respectively. Very High Risk constitutes 18.11%, while High Risk is the smallest at 1.01%. Overall, it highlights a diverse spectrum of risk levels.

  • Risk Profile of Male-Owned Businesses

The data presents risk levels categorized into five bands. Moderate Risk is the most prevalent at 32.23%, followed by Very High Risk at 20.68%. Low Risk and Very Low Risk are also significant, at 24.53% and 21.13% respectively, while High Risk constitutes a smaller proportion at 1.36%. Overall, it showcases a diverse distribution of risk levels.

  • Risk Profile of Female-Owned businesses vs Male-Owned Businesses
Risk Band Female-Owned Businesses Male-Owned Businesses
Count Percentage Count Percentage
Very Low Risk 188,719 24.48% 483,636 21.13%
Low Risk 165,933 21.52% 561,374 24.53%
Moderate Risk 268,416 34.81% 737,743 32.23%
High Risk 7,753 1.01% 31,200 1.36%
Very High Risk / Not Scored 139,669 18.11% 473,243 20.68%
  • Turnover of Female-Owned Businesses

The data shows the distribution of companies across various turnover ranges. The majority, at 83.42%, fall within the 1 to 500k turnover range, indicating a prevalence of small-sized businesses. Mid-sized enterprises, represented by turnover ranges of 1M to 5M and 500K to 1M, account for 7.6% and 7.78% respectively. Larger companies are less common, with only 0.02% falling into the range of 100M to 500M. Overall, the data underscores the predominance of small to mid-sized businesses within the dataset.

  • Turnover of Male-Owned Businesses

The data illustrates the distribution of companies across various turnover ranges. The majority, at 75.56%, fall within the 1 to 500K turnover range, indicating a dominance of small-sized businesses. Mid-sized enterprises, in ranges of 1M to 5M and 500K to 1M, account for 11.54% and 10.24% respectively. Larger companies are less common, with turnover ranges of 5M to 10M and 10M to 100M constituting 1.43% and 1.22% respectively. Companies with turnovers exceeding 100M are rare, comprising less than 0.1% of the dataset. Overall, the data emphasises the prevalence of small to mid-sized businesses.

  • Turnover of Female-Owned businesses vs Male-Owned Businesses
Turnover Range Female-Owned Businesses Male-Owned Businesses
Number of Companies Percentage Number of Companies Percentage
1 to 500K 291,522 83.42% 858,764 24.8%
500K to 1M 27,195 7.78% 111,553 3.2%
1M to 5M 26,567 7.6% 126,822 3.7%
5M to 10M 2,603 0.74% 15,900 0.5%
10M to 100M 1,826 0.52% 13,630 0.4%
100M to 500M 62 0.02% 577 0%
Greater Than 1B 0 0% 3 0%

Want to Learn More? Read from a selection of Finance and Lending Posts available on our Website.