The participation rate measures the proportion of people aged 15 and older who are part of the labor force, expressed as a percentage of the total population in that age group. For a specific demographic (such as by age, gender, or marital status), it is calculated by dividing the number of labor force participants in that group by the population of the same group and presenting the result as a percentage. These rates are typically rounded to one decimal place.
Table: Canada’s Labor Participation Rate by Gender and Age Group in 2021
Age Group
% of Males
% of Females
15 to 19 years
49.1%
51.7%
20 to 24 years
76.8%
75.2%
25 to 29 years
88.8%
84.4%
30 to 34 years
92.4%
84.1%
35 to 39 years
93.5%
83.3%
40 to 44 years
92.9%
85%
45 to 49 years
92.4%
85.1%
50 to 54 years
90.2%
83.6%
55 to 59 years
82.3%
72.6%
60 to 64 years
65%
52%
65 to 69 years
34.4%
22.3%
70 years and over
11.3%
4.5%
Canada’s Labor Participation Rate 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
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