Cardiff
United Kingdom • Wales • Europe
Primary City: Cardiff
Primary State/Province: Cardiff
Primary Language: English
Population: 494K
GDP: $24B • GDP per capita: $49,257
GAWC Class: 12
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
57.3%
National Capital
Capital city of United Kingdom
Key Statistics
Major Teams
3
Total Teams
9
Major Companies
1
Market Cap
$14B
Commuter Rail
81
Universities
1
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 3 | #T-106 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 9 | #T-100 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 1 | #T-221 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $14B | #311 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 1 | #T-205 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 1 | #T-157 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 0 | — |
| Airport Score ↗ | 1.0 | #T-332 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 81 | #T-61 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 0 | — |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Cardiff Rugby
Notable Venues2 venues
Rugby Union
Principality Stadium
Cardiff
Test Cricket
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams3 teams
Football/Soccer • England
Cardiff City
Cardiff • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Wales
Barry Town
Cardiff • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Wales
Cardiff Metropolitan University FC
Cardiff • Level: 1
Other Men’s Teams3 teams
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Cardiff Devils
T20 Cricket • T20 Blast
Glamorgan
T20 Cricket • The Hundred
Welsh Fire
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W T20 Cricket • Other Women Sports
Welsh Fire Women
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals2 events
2017 Champions League Final
Football Final
2017 • Cardiff
1999 Rugby World Cup Final
Rugby Final
1999 • Cardiff
Major Fights1 event
Lennox Lewis TKO 7 Frank Bruno
Major Heavyweight Title
1993 • National Stadium
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admiral Group | $14B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $14B across 1 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2014 NATO Summit
Cardiff • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Wales Millennium Centre
Cardiff • Concert Hall
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Cardiff Airport
Rhoose • 4 - Regional
Suburban Rail (81 stations)1 entry
Valley Lines
Cardiff • 81 stations