Businesses
In 2026 there were 9,640 VAT and/or PAYE registered businesses in the Borough, accounting for 11.7% of all such businesses in Northern Ireland.
Employment
It is estimated that in 2024, approximately 114,000 people in the Borough were in employment. The employment rate for those aged 16-64 was 79.3% in the Borough and 74.3% in Northern Ireland.
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Earnings
In 2025, average full-time weekly earnings of residents in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough were £4.30 less than the average weekly earnings of those working in the borough.
Town Centre Vacancy Rates
As at 30th April 2026, vacancy rates of non-domestic properties in the Borough ranged from 11.9% in Craigavon to 24.6% in Dromore.
