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 ...).

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 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 ethnic or cultural origin by gender and age for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and parts.

This table contains 30 series, with data for years 1911 - 1971 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2012-02-16. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Unit of measure (1 items: Persons ...) Geography (1 items: Canada ...) Birthplace (2 items: Canadian-born; Other British- and foreign-born ...) Age groups (5 items: All ages; 15-24 years; 25-64 years; Under 15 years ...) Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Females; Males ...).

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.

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Little Canada by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Little Canada. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Little Canada by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Little Canada. 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 Little Canada.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (515) | Female # 60-64 years (543). 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 Little Canada population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Little Canada is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Little Canada 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 Little Canada 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 Little Canada Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

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.

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

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.

Annual population estimates by marital status or legal marital status, age and sex, Canada, provinces and territories.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Little Canada population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Little Canada. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Little Canada by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Little Canada.

Key observations

The largest age group in Little Canada, MN was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 928 (8.80%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Little Canada, MN was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 132 (1.25%). 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

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Little Canada is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group 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 Age. You can refer the same here

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.

This table contains 10899 series, with data for years 1995 - 1998 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (173 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Health and Community Services St. John's Region, Newfoundland and Labrador; Health and Community Services Eastern Region, Newfoundland and Labrador; ...);  Age group (21 items: Total, all ages; Under 1 year; 1-4 years; 5-9 years; ...);  Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Males; Females).

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.

Canada CA: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 29.628 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.912 % for 2022. Canada CA: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 16.946 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.628 % in 2023 and a record low of 12.743 % in 1971. Canada CA: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old 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. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Canada (SPPOPDPNDOLCAN) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, working-age, ratio, Canada, and population.