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Book Publishing in Canada - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Book Publishing industry in Canada, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Operators in this industry edit and design books, engage in marketing activities and make distribution agreements with operators in the Book, Magazine and Newspaper Wholesaling industry (IBISWorld report 42492). The industry includes e-book publishing, but excludes authors who are part of the Performers and Creative Artists industry (71151) or the Printing industry in Canada (32311CA).
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2020-2025 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Magazine & Periodical Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Database & Directory Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Greeting Cards & Other Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Children's Book Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Audiobook Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| E-Book Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Magazine and Book Publishing in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Audiobook Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Book Publishing in Canada in 2025?
There is 5,857 people employed in the Book Publishing in Canada as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Book Publishing in Canada in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Book Publishing in Canada grew 3.3% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Book Publishing in Canada expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Book Publishing in Canada to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Book Publishing in Canada employ?
The average Book Publishing in Canada business is 5.4 employees.
Are businesses in the Book Publishing in Canada adding employees?
The average business in the Book Publishing in Canada now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Book Publishing in Canada?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Book Publishing in Canada has decreased in the last five years.
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