Estimated number of persons on July 1, by 5-year age groups and gender, and median age, for Canada, provinces and territories.

In 2023, there were about 5.81 million males and 5.56 million females between the ages of 25 and 44 living in Canada, which was the most out of any age group. The next largest age group was between the ages of 45 and 64, with 5.01 million males and 5.11 million females.

Canadian demographics

The average age of the Canadian resident population was about 40.6 years in 2023, with Newfoundland and Labrador having the oldest average population, and Nunavut having the youngest average population. Additionally, the majority of Canadians in 2022, both males and females, are single. The next largest group of Canadians are married, and not separated.

Immigration to Canada

Much like the United States, Canada is an immigrant nation, and many of its residents have immigrant backgrounds. Additionally, immigration to Canada has been steadily increasing since 2000, making the country a diverse melting pot for people of all backgrounds.

This table contains 4095 series, with data for years 1921 - 1971 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (13 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia ...) Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Females; Males ...) Age group (105 items: All ages; 1 year; 2 years; 0 years ...).

Data on age in single years including average age and median age and gender for the population of Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, census subdivisions and dissemination areas.

This statistic depicts the age distribution of Canada from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 15.3 percent of the population in Canada fell into the 0-14 year category, 65.34 percent into the 15-64 age group and 19.36 percent were over 65 years of age.

This statistic shows the median age of the resident population of Canada from 2000 to 2022. The median age of the Canadian population was 41 years in 2022.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Canada (LFWA64TTCAM647S) from Jan 1976 to May 2025 about working-age, 15 to 64 years, Canada, and population.

This statistic shows the median age of the resident population of Canada, distinguished by province in 2023. In 2023, the median age of the Canadian population stood at 40.6 years.

This statistic shows the resident population of Canada in 2023, distinguished by age. In 2023, about 2.12 million Canadian children were aged between 5 and 9 years.

Data on age in single years including average age and median age and gender for the population of Canada and forward sortation areas.

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Data on mother tongue by age for Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions.

This statistic shows the population of Canada in 2022 and projects the population for 2068, by age group. In 2068, the population in the age group from 20 to 24 years is projected to reach about 3.44 million.

Data on ethnic or cultural origin by gender and age for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population.

This table contains 62400 series, with data for years 2016 - 2016 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (13 items: Canada; Atlantic provinces; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; ...);  Age group (10 items: Total, 15 years and over; 15 to 24 years; 25 to 54 years; 25 to 34 years; ...);  Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Male; Female);  Effect of technology use on life (5 items: Helps to communicate; Saves time; Interferes with other things in life; Helps to be more creative; ...);  Response (8 items: Always or often; Always; Often; Sometimes; ...);  Estimates (4 items: Number of persons; Percentage of persons; Low 95% confidence interval, percent; High 95% confidence interval, percent).

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Canada was reported at 19.8 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Data on marital status, age group and gender for the population aged 15 and over, Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas, 2021, 2016, 2011 and 2006 censuses.

Population ages 80 and above, male (% of male population) in Canada was reported at 4.033 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 80 and above, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Distribution of the population aged 25 to 64, by sex and highest certificate, diploma or degree, Canada, provinces and territories. This table is included in Section D: Postsecondary education: Educational attainment of the population aged 25 to 64 of the Pan Canadian Education Indicators Program (PCEIP). PCEIP draws from a wide variety of data sources to provide information on the school-age population, elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, transitions, and labour market outcomes. The program presents indicators for all of Canada, the provinces, the territories, as well as selected international comparisons and comparisons over time. PCEIP is an ongoing initiative of the Canadian Education Statistics Council, a partnership between Statistics Canada and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada that provides a set of statistical measures on education systems in Canada.

Data on the population living in a private or collective dwelling by age and gender of persons.