In business, league tables list the leaders in investment banking activity. Data is today collected by for example:

• Dealogic Holding Plc
• Thomson Financial (see Thomson Financial league tables)

In education league tables compare the academic achievements of different institutions:

• League Tables of British Universities

In sport, league tables group teams of similar abilities together in competition:

• Football League First Division
• Football League Second Division
• Football League Third Division
• Football League Fourth Division