
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 Group | Males (in thousands) | % of Males | Females (in thousands) | % of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 years | 530.7 | 5% | 545.1 | 6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 956.1 | 9% | 890.3 | 9% |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,181.30 | 11% | 1,072.70 | 11% |
| 30 to 34 years | 1,271.60 | 12% | 1,131.20 | 11% |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,215.60 | 11% | 1,101.80 | 11% |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,177.30 | 11% | 1,102.80 | 11% |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,036.50 | 10% | 1,000.80 | 10% |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,077.30 | 10% | 1,021.40 | 10% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,045.80 | 10% | 934.6 | 9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 799 | 7% | 674 | 7% |
| 65 to 69 years | 370.5 | 3% | 275.8 | 3% |
| 70 years and over | 244.2 | 2% | 134.3 | 1% |
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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