Canadian Music Market Overview

Quick facts about the Canadian music market  

• Population - 32 million
• Rank in global music market - 6th
• Percentage of world sales for recorded music - 2%
• Number of national trade fairs and conferences - 5
• Artists that showcase at NXNE every year - 400
• Domestic market share of indie labels - 14%
• Number of radio stations - 500
• Canadians employed in the music industry - 1,900
• 2003 Retail value of recorded music - $946.4 mil
• Number of albums sold in 2003 - 58.6 mil
• Total value of the Canadian music industry - $1.3 bil

Want to learn more? View a powerpoint presentation of the Canadian Music Market.