This refers to individuals who, during the reference week, were not working but had actively searched for employment in the past four weeks and were available to start working. It also includes those on layoff or with a job scheduled to begin within four weeks. Estimates are reported in thousands and rounded to the nearest hundred.
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Canada’s Unemployed Population by Gender and Age Group in 2021
In 2021, 831.4 thousand males and 710.5 thousand females were unemployed in Canada.
1,541,900
2021 Canada’s Total Unemployed Persons
831,400
2021 Canada’s Unemployed Employed Males
710,500
2021 Canada’s Unemployed Females
Table: Canada’s Unemployed Population by Gender and Age Group in 2021
| Age Group | Males (in thousands) | % of Males | Females (in thousands) | % of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 years | 85.7 | 10% | 80.7 | 11% |
| 20 to 24 years | 127.8 | 15% | 93 | 13% |
| 25 to 29 years | 101.1 | 12% | 78.1 | 11% |
| 30 to 34 years | 78.7 | 9% | 62.8 | 9% |
| 35 to 39 years | 70.1 | 8% | 67.6 | 10% |
| 40 to 44 years | 64.1 | 8% | 57.8 | 8% |
| 45 to 49 years | 55.9 | 7% | 56.4 | 8% |
| 50 to 54 years | 63.1 | 8% | 58.6 | 8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 70.6 | 8% | 67 | 9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 65.7 | 8% | 59.6 | 8% |
| 65 to 69 years | 33.4 | 4% | 22.1 | 3% |
| 70 years and over | 15.2 | 2% | 6.8 | 1% |
Canada’s Unemployed 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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