Business Growth
“Business Growth” as measured by the increase in the number of business licenses issued by the City of Saskatoon is an indicator of the City’s Economic Diversity and Prosperity goal. The City of Saskatoon Business License Bylaw requires all businesses to obtain a license prior to operating.
How are we doing?
In 2016, the total number of businesses increased by 1.1% compared to 2015. As of December 31, 2016, the City of Saskatoon had 10,775 licensed businesses, including 6,235 commercial businesses and 4,540 home-based businesses.
Data Table
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
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Percentage Growth (%) | 5.7 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 |
Data Table
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
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Home Based | 3213 | 3582 | 3829 | 4013 | 4222 | 4341 | 4483 | 4540 |
Commercial | 5582 | 5717 | 5803 | 5934 | 6031 | 6103 | 6176 | 6235 |