Dzierżoniów is characterized by a very high level of entrepreneurship. At the end of 2023, there were 4,513 business entities registered in the city, including 2,748 sole proprietorships. There are 2 large plants in the city, employing more than 250 people.

In 2017-2019, the city saw an increase in the number of newly registered business entities. In 2020-2021, due to the negative effects of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, this number decreased to 249 entities at the end of 2021. In 2022, this number increased to 269 and in 2023 to 278 entities.

Table. Entities newly registered in Dzierżoniów in years 2016- 2023

Data: GUS

The leading industries in Dzierżoniów are:

• automotive and electromobility
• chemical
• aviation
• electric
• electrotechnical and electromechanical
• electronic

Products manufactured in the city:

•     valves, cocks for industrial installations
•     gaskets and sealants for passenger cars
•     electrical and power equipment
•     metal parts for the automotive and electrotechnical industries
•     polyurethane products
•     battery components for electric cars
•     roof accessories
•     furniture
•     metal construction elements
•     construction chemicals

The most numerous industries in the city (according to PKD 2007 codes):

• Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - 965 companies
• Real estate services - 747 companies
• Construction - 531 companies
• Industrial processing - 423 companies
• Professional, scientific and technical activities - 376 companies
• Other service activities - 322 companies
• Healthcare and social assistance - 265 companies
• Transport and warehouse management - 179 companies
•  Education- 127 companies