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There are xx employees in the Ship Building industry in Canada, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Companies in the Ship Building industry in Canada build, repair, convert and modify ships in shipyards, including warships, icebreakers and ferries. Shipyards are fixed facilities with dry docks and fabrication equipment capable of building ships, defined as watercraft suitable or intended for purposes other than personal or recreational use. This does not include boat building activities.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck & Bus Manufacturing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Boat Building in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Ocean & Coastal Transportation in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Global Ship & Boat Building |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Ship Building in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Shipbuilding and Repair Services in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Shipbuilding and Repair Services in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Shipbuilding in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Ship Building in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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There is 8,605 people employed in the Ship Building in Canada as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Ship Building in Canada grew 5.3% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Ship Building in Canada to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The average Ship Building in Canada business is 32.1 employees.
The average business in the Ship Building in Canada now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Ship Building in Canada has decreased in the last five years.