This statistic shows the total number of business closures in the private sector in Canada in 2018, distinguished by industry. In 2018, about 18,290 firms left the construction industry in Canada.
Number of private business closures in Canada in 2018, by industry
Industry
Number of closures
Professional, scientific and technical services
20,290
Construction
18,290
Unclassified businesses
16,750
Other services (except public administration)
10,200
Retail trade
9,750
Transportation and warehousing
8,320
Accommodation and food services
8,300
Real estate and rental and leasing
8,110
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
6,250
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5,010
Finance and insurance
4,970
Wholesale trade
3,510
Manufacturing
3,380
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Business closure is defined as a business with employees in the previous year but none in the current year.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2018. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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