Canada’s Unemployment Rate by Gender and Age Group in 2022

The unemployment rate represents the proportion of individuals without jobs within the labor force, expressed as a percentage. For a specific demographic group (such as by age, gender, or marital status), the unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals in that group by the total labor force of the same group and converting the result into a percentage. These figures are typically rounded to the nearest tenth.

Table: Canada’s Unemployment Rate by Gender and Age Group in 2022

Age Group	% of Males	% of Females
15 to 19 years	13%	11.6%
20 to 24 years	10.1%	7.3%
25 to 29 years	6.3%	5.1%
30 to 34 years	4.9%	4.3%
35 to 39 years	3.7%	4.7%
40 to 44 years	3.2%	4.3%
45 to 49 years	3.4%	3.9%
50 to 54 years	4.1%	4%
55 to 59 years	4.7%	4.4%
60 to 64 years	5.8%	5.4%
65 to 69 years	5.5%	5%
70 years and over	4%	3.9%

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