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 describes the proportion of the population with select underlying health conditions that are believed to increase the risk of negative outcomes following COVID-19 infection, including hospitalization and death. Estimates are based on data from the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey, and are provided for the Canadian adult (age 18 and older) population by sex, age and region of residence.

Population, female (% of total population) in Canada was reported at 50.34 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This statistic shows the male and female resident population of Canada from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, about 20.08 million women were living in Canada.

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.

Population ages 80 and above, female (% of female population) in Canada was reported at 5.6488 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 80 and above, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Little Canada by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Little Canada across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.14% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Little Canada is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Little Canada total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Little Canada Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population, female in Canada was reported at 20185580 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Population ages 00-04, male (% of male population) in Canada was reported at 4.8862 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 0-4, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 70-74, female (% of female population) in Canada was reported at 5.174 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 70-74, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Canada Population: Female data was reported at 18,655.546 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,406.888 Person th for 2017. Canada Population: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 14,721.655 Person th from Jun 1971 (Median) to 2018, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,655.546 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 10,935.563 Person th in 1971. Canada Population: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G001: Population.

Projected population according to various scenarios, age groups and gender, Canada, provinces and territories.

This statistic shows the male and female population of Canada's provinces and territories in 2023. In 2023, around 2.74 million men inhabitants were living in British Columbia.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of New Canada town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for New Canada town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of New Canada town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in New Canada town. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for New Canada town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (45) | Female # 10-14 years (56). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the New Canada town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the New Canada town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the New Canada town is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in New Canada town for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for New Canada town Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) in Canada was reported at 4.7836 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 35-39, female (% of female population) in Canada was reported at 6.8941 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 35-39, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Canada Population: Male data was reported at 18,403.310 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,133.380 Person th for 2017. Canada Population: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 14,429.833 Person th from Jun 1971 (Median) to 2018, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,403.310 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 11,026.469 Person th in 1971. Canada Population: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G001: Population.

CA: Population: Female: Ages 35-39: % of Female Population data was reported at 6.857 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.867 % for 2021. CA: Population: Female: Ages 35-39: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 6.857 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2022, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.750 % in 1997 and a record low of 5.574 % in 1974. CA: Population: Female: Ages 35-39: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 35 to 39 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;;

Population ages 60-64, female (% of female population) in Canada was reported at 6.8506 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Population ages 50-64, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.