The SME data warehouse is based on existing administrative data sources from Statistics Canada and Canada Revenue Agency. Data covers tax year 2001 to tax year 2006. The SME Data Warehouse contains a complete, up to date and unduplicated list of all businesses in Canada based on Statistics Canada's Business Register for tax years 2001-2006. This product currently produces data for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are defined as enterprises with less than 250 employees and less than $50 million in total revenue.

This table includes total number of businesses and total revenue (all incorporated statuses); sales of goods and services, and other revenues (incorporated businesses only). Values are averages in current dollars unless otherwise stated.

As of June 2022, there were 1.3 million businesses with employees in Canada. Over 1550 thousand enterprises were operating in the industry of professional, scientific and technical services, accounting for the largest group. The construction sector followed with 151 thousand businesses.

This table includes interest coverage ratio and gross margin. Unincorporated and all businesses only. Values are averages in current dollars unless otherwise stated.

As of June 2022, nearly ************* active businesses without employees were operating in Canada. Ontario recorded the highest number, with over *********** businesses, followed by Quebec with *** thousand. In particular, data refer to enterprises with revenues greater than ****** Canadian dollars.

Percentage of total businesses that are classified as small, meaning businesses with between one and 49 employees. Excludes businesses that cannot be classified into an industry. Statistics Canada does not recommend expressing this in a time series, as major methodological changes occur over time -- please keep this in mind when interpreting changes in this dataset.

This table includes total expenses, cost of sales (direct expenses), wages and benefits, purchases, materials and sub-contracts, opening inventory, closing inventory, operating expenses (indirect expenses), labour and commissions, amortization and depletion, repairs and maintenance, utilities and telephone and telecommunication, rent, interest and bank charges, advertising and promotion, delivery and shipping and warehouse, insurance, other indirect expenses, net profit or loss. All incorporation statuses. Values are averages in current dollars unless otherwise stated.

New businesses registered (number) in Canada was reported at 60852 number in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - New businesses registered - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This statistic shows the distribution of the most important challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) faced in Canada as of June 2019. About **** percent of SME respondents in Canada named attracting new customers as one of the most important challenges for their business in June 2018.

During an April 2020 study, ** percent of small business owners in Canada stated that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their business. Of those respondents, ** percent said their business had experienced a drop in sales.

As of December 2022, enterprises with one to four employees represented the largest group of businesses in Canada. Specifically, there were *** thousand active businesses belonging to this group. Enterprises with five to nine employees amounted to *** thousand, the second most numerous group.

According to a 2022 survey of YouTube businesses in Canada, ** percent of the small businesses with a YouTube presence reported feeling YouTube played a role in helping them grow their customer base by reaching new audiences. Additionally, around ** percent of respondents reported that YouTube provided a cost-effective way of train their staff.

The historical tables present the CSBFP statistical information on the loans and claims since April 1, 1999. Loans and claims are shown by province and territory, size of loans, asset type, industry sector, age of business, business size, type of borrower and type of operation. A summary of all financial activities per fiscal year as well as revenues and expenses are also available.

This table includes current ratio, debt to equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, debt ratio, revenue to equity ratio, revenue to closing inventory ratio, current debt to equity, net profit to equity, net fixed assets to equity, gross margin, return on total assets, collection period for accounts receivable. Incorporated businesses only. Values are averages in current dollars unless otherwise stated.

This statistic displays the percentage of the private sector employed by small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada in 2021, by province. In 2021, about 91.9 percent of British Columbia residents were employed by small or medium-sized companies.

Small Business Sentiment in Canada increased to 47.30 points in June from 40 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada CFIB Business Barometer Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Details about the registrants in the community small business investment funds program. The data contains: * registrant name * address * contact information * registration date * registration number * status About the community small business investment fund program

The B.C. Small Business Profile gives data and analysis on small businesses and their impact on B.C.’s economy. This information can help policy makers support small businesses to grow in an inclusive, innovative and sustainable way. Small businesses are defined as businesses with fewer than 50 employees. The profile data is updated annually. Current results are published to the small business dashboard: https://bcstats.shinyapps.io/sb-profile/ Previous reports can be found here: https://llbc.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_GB/main/search/results?qu=small+business+profile&te=

Obstacles to business growth and level of impact of obstacle to small and medium enterprises in 2020 by region, CMA level, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), demographics, age of business, employment size, rate of growth, etc.

Canada CA: New Business Density: New Registrations per 1000 People Aged 15 to 64 data was reported at 9.834 Number in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.334 Number for 2021. Canada CA: New Business Density: New Registrations per 1000 People Aged 15 to 64 data is updated yearly, averaging 8.241 Number from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2022, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.334 Number in 2021 and a record low of 0.204 Number in 2017. Canada CA: New Business Density: New Registrations per 1000 People Aged 15 to 64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Businesses Registered Statistics. New businesses registered are the number of new limited liability corporations (or its equivalent) registered in the calendar year.;World Bank's Entrepreneurship Database (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/entrepreneurship).;Unweighted average;For cross-country comparability, only limited liability corporations that operate in the formal sector are included.