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.
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8,000+
cities and regions covered
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economists and analysts
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forecast years
164
countries covered
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.
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Global Cities Service
Make decisions about market and investment strategies with historical data and forecasts for 900 of the world’s most important cities.
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Global City Travel
Detailed and comparable inbound and outbound travel intelligence for 300+ cities globally.
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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.
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US States and Metro Service
Forecasts, scenarios and analysis for US states, metropolitan statistical areas and counties.
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Canadian Province and Metro Service
Data and forecasts for Canadian provinces and metropolitan areas.
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Canada Provincial Territorial Model
A rigorous and comprehensive framework to develop forecasts, scenarios and impact analysis at the national, provincial and territorial levels.
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European Cities and Regions Service
Regularly updated data and forecasts for 2,000 locations across Europe.
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UK Region and LAD Forecasts
Regularly updated data and forecasts for UK regions and local authority districts.
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Asian Cities and Regional Forecasts
Key economic, demographic, and income and spending projections to 2035 for more than 400 locations across Asia-Pacific.
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China Cities and Regional Forecasts
Quarterly updated data and forecasts for 286 cities and 30 provinces across China.
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Latin American Cities and Regions Service
Forecasts for key economic, labour market and industry variables for major business centres in Latin America.
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African and Middle Eastern Cities Forecasts
Comprehensive data and forecasts for major cities in Africa and the Middle East.
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Monitoring and briefing
Benchmarking, tailored reports, analysis and presentations.
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Key Themes for Cities in 2022
Against a helpful macroeconomic background, albeit with risks, city economies will continue to recover in 2022. GDP growth will mostly be slower than in 2021, but there will be some exceptions.
“The scope of data availability and ease of access, coupled with an expert team on hand to reference, means Oxford Economics is one of our trusted economic experts.”
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Global uncertainties and the outlook for cities in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America
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