Business Demography by Size Class – PL22 (2008-2020)

Key Insights

Chart Type: Line Chart showing temporal trends

Colors Used: Primary color #18baa8 with complementary shades

Period Analyzed: 2008-2020 (with data gaps 2011-2015)

• The total number of active enterprises in PL22 increased from 245,130 in 2008 to 270,535 in 2020, representing a 10% increase over the period.
• Enterprises with 0 employees showed growth from 158,080 in 2008 to 178,280 in 2020, a 13% increase.
• Micro enterprises (1-9 employees) increased from 74,769 in 2008 to 78,997 in 2020, showing a 6% growth.
• Larger enterprises (10+ employees) remained relatively stable, growing from 12,281 in 2008 to 13,258 in 2020, an 8% increase.
• The region shows a steady growth pattern across all enterprise size categories despite data gaps in the middle period.

Legend Description

• 0 employees: Enterprises with no employees (self-employed)
• 1-9 employees: Micro enterprises
• GE10 employees: Small, medium and large enterprises (10+ employees)
• Total: All enterprises combined