Scientific Research & Development in Ontario

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS ON54171CA

Scientific Research & Development in Ontario industry analysis

Revenue for the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to grow x.x% to x,xxx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely increase x% to $x.x billion.

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About the Scientific Research & Development in Ontario Market Research Report

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Definition of the Scientific Research & Development in Ontario?

This industry conducts physical, engineering or life sciences research and development (R&D). This industry does not include operators such as pharmaceutical or manufacturing companies that may undertake R&D to support operations. Government entities are also excluded from this industry.

What’s included in the Scientific Research & Development in Ontario?

The Scientific Research & Development in Ontario includes health and life sciences research, environmental research, natural resources and energy research, information and communications research, electrical engineering research, mechanical engineering research and software engineering research. Related terms covered in the Scientific Research & Development in Ontario industry report includes biotechnology, biological sciences and other medical sciences, the study of controlling matter on an atomic and molecular scale and science concerned with fields including logic, mathematics, statistics and theoretical computer science.

Industry Performance of the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario

Benchmark the Scientific Research & Development in Ontario industry performance with all ON Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Scientific Research & Development in Ontario

#1 in Highest Revenue 38.1% of province's GDP
Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

Scientific Research & Development in Canada
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Annual Growth (2020-25)
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Key Drivers of the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario

See how key industry drivers, such as gross domestic product, private investment in non-residential construction, bachelorsed, research and development expenditure, corporate profit and government consumption and investment are impacting Scientific Research & Development in Ontario

Ontario Economic Indicators

Gross Domestic Product
Private Investment in Non-Residential Construction
BachelorsEd

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Canada Key External Drivers

Research and development expenditure
Corporate profit
Government consumption and investment

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Scientific Research & Development in Ontario, such as Toronto, Ottawa - Gatineau and Hamilton. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario

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What is the market size of the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario in 2025?

The market size of the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario is $6.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario in 2025?

There are 2,229 businesses in the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 2.3% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario has been growing at an average annual rate of 5.5% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario in 2025?

There are 28,105 employees in the Scientific Research & Development industry in Ontario, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 7.9% from 2020 to 2025.

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