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Radio Broadcasting in Ontario

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: March 2026 NAICS ON51611CA

Radio Broadcasting in Ontario industry analysis

Revenue for the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario is expected to decline an annualized -x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2026, while revenue for the national industry will likely decline at -x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has decreased an annualized -x.x% to xxx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has decreased an annualized -x.x% to x,xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have decreased an annualized -x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2031, provincial industry revenue is expected to decline an annualized -x% to $x.x million, while revenue for the national industry will likely decline -x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to decline -x.x% to xxx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to decrease an annualized -x.x% to x,xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely decrease -x% to $x.x million.

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Definition of the Radio Broadcasting in Ontario?

The Radio Broadcasting industry in Canada consists of broadcasting stations, networks and syndicates that transmit programming through AM, FM and satellite radio channels. The industry does not include operators that broadcast content exclusively through the internet.

What’s included in the Radio Broadcasting in Ontario?

The Radio Broadcasting in Ontario includes operating radio stations, operating radio networks, operating radio syndicates, transmitting programming to the public, affiliates or subscribers and producing entertainment, news, talk, business or religious broadcast media content. Related terms covered in the Radio Broadcasting in Ontario industry report includes prerecorded segues between songs and breaks that provided listeners with a station identifier or promotional slug line, a talk radio format geared toward young adult males, typically pop culture oriented and often featuring explicit or controversial subject matter, a disc jockey on a talk radio show that attracts audiences by using controversial and risqué subject matter, stunts and show content and a talk radio format within the morning drive daypart consisting of light discussion of current events, music breaks, several host personalities, produced bits and frequent audience participation.

Industry Performance of the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario

Benchmark the Radio Broadcasting in Ontario industry performance with all ON Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Radio Broadcasting in Ontario

#1 in Highest Revenue 35.4% of province's GDP
Revenue (2026)
Annual Growth (2021-26)
Annual Growth (2026-31)

Radio Broadcasting in Canada


Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

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Key Drivers of the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario

See how key industry drivers, such as gross domestic product, private investment in non-residential construction, median houshold income, total advertising expenditure, total vehicle-kilometres and number of adults aged 65 and older are impacting Radio Broadcasting in Ontario

Ontario Economic Indicators

Gross Domestic Product
Private Investment in Non-Residential Construction
Median Houshold Income

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Canada Key External Drivers

Total advertising expenditure
Total vehicle-kilometres
Number of adults aged 65 and older

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Radio Broadcasting in Ontario, such as Toronto, Ottawa - Gatineau and London. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario

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What is the market size of the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario in 2026?

The market size of the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario is $530.4m in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario in 2026?

There are 429 businesses in the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -0.7% from 2021 to 2026.

Has the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario has been declining at an average annual rate of -4.0% from 2021 to 2026.

How many employees in the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario in 2026?

There are 3,156 employees in the Radio Broadcasting industry in Ontario, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -3.2% from 2021 to 2026.