Small Business Data
Markham Businesses with < 49 Employees
| Employment Range | Number of Businesses |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 4,519 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 2,298 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 1,503 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 877 |
| Total | 9,197 |
Source: York Region Employment Survey, 2024
Breakdown:
- 9,197 businesses in Markham have less than 50 employees, which represents 93% of all businesses in the city (9,899 businesses).
- 8,320 businesses in Markham have less than 20 employees, which represents 84% of all businesses in the city.
- 6,871 businesses in Markham have less than 10 employees, which represents 69% of all businesses in the city.
Food Services and Drinking Establishments Breakdown
Given Markham's diverse population, it should be no surprise that the City is home to some of the most serious eats in the GTA. Between 2014 to 2024, the Accommodation and Food Services industry grew by a net total of new 104 businesses while also creating about 2,239 new jobs. This represented approximately 9% of net job growth during the same time period.
Source: York Region Employment Survey, 2024
26
7223 - Special Food Services (e.g. caterers)
6
7224 - Drinking Places (alcoholic beverages)
837
7225 - Full Service Restaurants and limited-service eating places
Markham Industries with 1 to 4 Employees
There is a total of 4,519 businesses in Markham with 1 to 4 employees. This makes up 45.6% of all surveyed businesses in Markham while also employing almost over 10,251 people.
Markham Industries with 1 to 4 Employees
Source: York Region Employment Survey, 2024
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