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 2023
In 2023, 622,000 males and 532,000 females were unemployed in Canada.
1,154,800
2023 Canada’s Total Unemployed Persons
622,400
2023 Canada’s Unemployed Employed Males
532,400
2023 Canada’s Unemployed Females
Table: Canada’s Unemployed Population by Gender and Age Group in 2023
| Age Group | Males (in thousands) | % of Males | Females (in thousands) | % of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 years | 78.6 | 13% | 73.8 | 14% |
| 20 to 24 years | 99.4 | 16% | 72.1 | 14% |
| 25 to 29 years | 82.4 | 13% | 63.2 | 12% |
| 30 to 34 years | 67.8 | 11% | 60.8 | 11% |
| 35 to 39 years | 51.1 | 8% | 48.4 | 9% |
| 40 to 44 years | 46.4 | 7% | 47 | 9% |
| 45 to 49 years | 36.1 | 6% | 36.2 | 7% |
| 50 to 54 years | 44.3 | 7% | 40.2 | 8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 41.3 | 7% | 39.9 | 7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 45.9 | 7% | 34.7 | 7% |
| 65 to 69 years | 19.9 | 3% | 11.5 | 2% |
| 70 years and over | 9.1 | 1% | 4.7 | 1% |
Canada’s Unemployed Population by Gender and Age Group in 2023
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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