Glasgow
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
United Kingdom • Scotland • Europe • Language power
- Population
- 1.7M
- GDP
- $40B
- GDP per capita
- $22,695
- Land area
- 2,576 km² (994 mi²)
- Density
- 676/km² (1,750/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 8
Glasgow metro area
55.87, -4.26Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. A small qualifying set out of the full corpus.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Total Teams, Major Sporting Events, Major League Teams/Venues.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
18 teams
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Scotland👑
Glasgow • Level: 1
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow
Notable Venues3 venues
Football/Soccer
Hampden Park
Glasgow
Football/Soccer
Celtic Park
Glasgow
Football/Soccer
Ibrox Stadium
Glasgow
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams7 teams
Football/Soccer • Scotland
Glasgow • Level: 2
Other Men’s Teams3 teams
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Caledonia Gladiators
Glasgow
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Glasgow Clan
Glasgow
T20 Cricket • Euro T20 Slam
Glasgow
Glasgow
Major Sporting Events
Multi-Sport Events2 events
2026 Commonwealth Games
Multi-sport Event
2026 • Glasgow
2014 Commonwealth Games
Multi-sport Event
2014 • Glasgow
Championship Finals3 events
2002 Champions League Final
Football Final
2002 • Glasgow
1976 European Cup Final
Football Final
1976 • Glasgow
1960 European Cup Final
Football Final
1960 • Glasgow
Complete Event Timeline5 events
2026 Commonwealth Games
Multi-Sport Events
2026 • Glasgow
2014 Commonwealth Games
Multi-Sport Events
2014 • Glasgow
2002 Champions League Final
Championship Finals
2002 • Glasgow
1976 European Cup Final
Championship Finals
1976 • Glasgow
1960 European Cup Final
Championship Finals
1960 • Glasgow
Championship History
120 titles
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Glasgow, across all sports, newest first. 120 in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
Top Companies
1 companies
Total Market Cap: $9B across 1 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2021 COP 26 Conference
Glasgow • International Summit
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow • Art
Riverside Museum
Glasgow • Science
Languages of Glasgow
English first in Glasgow City; 2 languages hold a role.
| Role | Language |
|---|---|
| De facto | English |
| Administrative | English |
| National | English |
| National | Scottish Gaelic |
- English reach, Glasgow City
- 98%
- Tier 3 country
Sound of Glasgow
#46 by artist origin · combined 117.6 (US 9.8 / UK 39.6) · signature decade 1980s · Full sound profile →
Top artists: Lewis Capaldi, Wet Wet Wet, Sheena Easton, Donovan, Gerry Rafferty, Travis, Lulu, Simple Minds
Number-one singles by Glasgow artists29
Screen of Glasgow
#45 by film pedigree · score 93.2 · 22 people in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Frank Lloyd, Robbie Coltrane, Robert Carlyle, Gerard Butler, John Hannah
Art of Glasgow
#59 for celebrated art · 16 canon works in its museums
Leading museums: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Burrell Collection, Pollok House
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities4 entries
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
Notable Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Glasgow International Airport
Glasgow • 3 - International
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow • 4 - Regional
Military Base1 entry
HMNB Clyde (Faslane)
Faslane • Naval Base
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Glasgow Central
Glasgow • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (15 stations)1 entry
Glasgow Subway
Glasgow • 15 stations