This statistic shows the total share of employment in the private sector in Canada in 2019, distinguished by industry. In 2019, around 12.9 percent of private sector employees were employed in the manufacturing industry.
Share of employment in the private sector in Canada in 2019, by industry
Industry
Share of employment
Retail trade
15.6%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Accommodation and food services
10.3%
Construction
8.4%
Professional, scientific and technical services
7.9%
Transportation and warehousing
6.9%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
The private sector covers all industrial sectors except those primarily involved in educational services, health care and social assistance, and public administration. It includes unclassified businesses. Unclassified businesses are those for which the industrial classification has yet to be determined.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2019. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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