The labor force is 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 in 2023
In 2023, 11.2 million males and 10.1 million females were in the labor in Canada.
21.3M
2023 Canada’s Total Labor Force
11.2M
2023 Canada’s Labor Force – Males
10.1M
2023 Canada’s Labor Force – Females
Table: Labor Force by Gender for Canadian Provinces in 2023
| Location | Labor Force | Labor Force (Males) | Labor Force (Females) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 21,325.80 | 11,202.10 | 10,123.70 |
| Alberta | 2,615.2 | 1,394.2 | 1,221.0 |
| British Columbia | 2,944.3 | 1,526.2 | 1,418.1 |
| Manitoba | 729.9 | 386.0 | 343.9 |
| New Brunswick | 413.6 | 214.3 | 199.3 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 262.9 | 135.1 | 127.8 |
| Nova Scotia | 531.3 | 269.5 | 261.9 |
| Ontario | 8,392.6 | 4,410.6 | 3,982.0 |
| Prince Edward Island | 96.0 | 50.4 | 45.5 |
| Quebec | 4,718.1 | 2,481.9 | 2,236.2 |
| Saskatchewan | 621.9 | 333.8 | 288.0 |
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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