Small Business Data
Markham Businesses with < 49 Employees
| Employment Range | Number of Businesses |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 4,739 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 2,302 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 1,556 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 849 |
| Total | 9,446 |
Source: York Region Employment Survey, 2022
Breakdown:
- 9,446 businesses in Markham have less than 50 employees, which represents 93% of all businesses in the city (10,167 businesses).
- 8,597 businesses in Markham have less than 20 employees, which represents 85% of all businesses in the city.
- 7,041 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 2019 to 2022, the Accommodation and Food Services industry grew by 206 new businesses while also creating about 1,721 new jobs. This accounted for approximately 10% of all all job growth within the same time period.
Source: York Region Employment Survey, 2022
29
7223 - Special Food Services (e.g. caterers)
5
7224 - Drinking Places (alcoholic beverages)
839
7225 - Full Service Restaurants and limited-service eating places
Markham Industries with 1 to 4 Employees
There is a total of 4,739 businesses in Markham with 1 to 4 employees. This makes up 46.6% of all surveyed businesses in Markham while also employing almost over 11,000 people.
Markham Industries with 1 to 4 Employees
Source: York Region Employment Survey, 2022
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