Dieppe is home to a bustling business community. The continued growth of the city's diversified economy can be attributed to Expansion Dieppe, an ally and first stop for anyone thinking of starting a new business, expanding, relocating or even investing in a real estate project.
Dieppe is the fourth largest city in New Brunswick and the largest francophone city outside Quebec. Its population grew by 25.6% from 2006 to 2011, by 8.9% from 2011 to 2016 and by 10.8% from 2016 to 2021. Its advantageous geographical location gives access to more than 2 million consumers within a 300-km radius.
Dieppe boasts a highly qualified and bilingual labour force. More than three-quarters of residents speak both official languages, i.e., French and English. The workforce is young, dynamic and skilled. The median age of the population in 2021 was estimated at 39.5 years, compared to 46.1 years for New Brunswick as a whole.
Residential, commercial and industrial construction continues to grow at a rapid pace, clear evidence of the municipality's economic vitality.