
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 2021
In 2021, Canada’s labor force was 10.80 million males and 9.68 million females.
20.48M
2021 Canada’s Total Labor Force (15 years and over, male and female)
10.80M
2021 Canada’s Labor Force – Males
9.68M
2021 Canada’s Labor Force – Females
Table: Canada’s Labor Force Population by Gender and Age Group in 2021
| Age Group | Males (in thousands) | % of Males | Females (in thousands) | % of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 years | 515.5 | 5% | 521.1 | 5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 958.3 | 9% | 865 | 9% |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,165.40 | 11% | 1,048.30 | 11% |
| 30 to 34 years | 1,224.90 | 11% | 1,093.80 | 11% |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,183.30 | 11% | 1,054.30 | 11% |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,147.40 | 11% | 1,081.10 | 11% |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,023.80 | 9% | 974.2 | 10% |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,092.00 | 10% | 1,032.70 | 11% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,075.50 | 10% | 967.3 | 10% |
| 60 to 64 years | 816.2 | 8% | 676.4 | 7% |
| 65 to 69 years | 365.2 | 3% | 253.1 | 3% |
| 70 years and over | 236.9 | 2% | 112.3 | 1% |
Canada’s Labor Force Population by Gender and Age Group in 2021

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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