The total number of civilian, non-institutionalized individuals aged 15 and older who were either employed or unemployed during the reference week. Figures are presented in thousands and rounded to the nearest hundred.

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Canada’s Labor Force by Gender in 2020

In 2020, Canada’s labor force was 10.57 million males and 9.40 million females.

19.97M
2020 Canada’s Total Labor Force (15 years and over, male and female)
10.57M
2020 Canada’s Labor Force – Males
9.40M
2020 Canada’s Labor Force – Females

Table: Canada’s Labor Force Population by Gender and Age Group in 2020

Age GroupMales (in thousands)% of MalesFemales (in thousands)% of Females
15 to 19 years4935%498.15%
20 to 24 years952.49%843.59%
25 to 29 years1,152.9011%1,031.5011%
30 to 34 years1,190.1011%1,055.7011%
35 to 39 years1,143.4011%1,032.5011%
40 to 44 years1,118.0011%1,035.8011%
45 to 49 years1,012.1010%953.110%
50 to 54 years1,091.2010%1,026.2011%
55 to 59 years1,070.8010%960.510%
60 to 64 years780.77%615.87%
65 to 69 years3443%228.82%
70 years and over225.12%117.11%

Canada’s Labor Force Population by Gender and Age Group in 2020

Data Source:

Source Name:Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0327-01. Labour force characteristics by sex and detailed age group, annual
Source Link:statcan.gc.ca
Published Date:January 2024

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