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 2022

In 2022, Canada’s labor force was 10.91 million males and 9.88 million females.

20.79M
2022 Canada’s Total Labor Force (15 years and over, male and female)
10.91M
2022 Canada’s Labor Force – Males
9.88M
2022 Canada’s Labor Force – Females

Table: Canada’s Labor Force Population by Gender and Age Group in 2022

Age GroupMales (in thousands)% of MalesFemales (in thousands)% of Females
15 to 19 years530.75%545.16%
20 to 24 years956.19%890.39%
25 to 29 years1,181.3011%1,072.7011%
30 to 34 years1,271.6012%1,131.2011%
35 to 39 years1,215.6011%1,101.8011%
40 to 44 years1,177.3011%1,102.8011%
45 to 49 years1,036.5010%1,000.8010%
50 to 54 years1,077.3010%1,021.4010%
55 to 59 years1,045.8010%934.69%
60 to 64 years7997%6747%
65 to 69 years370.53%275.83%
70 years and over244.22%134.31%

Canada’s Labor Force Population by Gender and Age Group in 2022

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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