HAMILTON’S Zero-Employee BUSINESS COUNTS
This table provides an overview on the number of zero-employee businesses (including not-for-profit organizations and register charities) that were estimated to be operating in Hamilton as of June 2021. As of June 2021, Hamilton was home to an estimated 34,653 businesses with zero employees.
Hamilton’s Zero-Employee Business Counts by 2-Digit NAICS code and size of business (includes registered charities and not-for-profit organizations)
| Industry | Zero Employee Establishments |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 502 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 17 |
| Utilities | 48 |
| Construction | 3317 |
| Manufacturing | 527 |
| Wholesale trade | 540 |
| Retail trade | 1523 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 2521 |
| Information and cultural industries | 411 |
| Finance and insurance | 2089 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9652 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 3627 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 368 |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 1549 |
| Educational services | 383 |
| Health care and social assistance | 2443 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 609 |
| Accommodation and food services | 430 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 2113 |
| Public administration | 2 |
| Total | 34,653 |
Source: Canadian Business Counts, June 2021
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