The number of businesses in Devon reached a record high during 2021 despite the continuing economic challenges resulting from the Covid pandemic.
The total number of registered companies in Devon rose to 60,022, up from 57,278 at the end of 2020 - itself a record year for new business start-ups in the county.
The 2021 hike represents an increase of 4.8%. During the year 6,825 new businesses were registered in the county, slightly down on the 7,174 registered in record-busting 2020.
