Data on visible minority by gender and age for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories.

Data on visible minority by income, generation status, highest certificate, diploma or degree, age and gender for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and parts.

Lists visible minorities as a percentage of the total population, by census year and municipality and municipal district. Visible minorities, as defined in the federal Employment Equity Act, are "persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour".

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

Canada was home to almost 4 million individuals who identified themselves as visible minorities in 2001, accounting for 13.4% of the total population. The proportion of the visible minority population has increased steadily over the past 20 years. In 1981, 1.1 million visible minorities accounted for 4.7% of the total population; by 1996, 3.2 million accounted for 11.2%.

The 2006 Census estimated 5.1 million individuals who belonged to a visible minority. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour’. The visible minority population has grown steadily over the last 25 years. In 1981, when data for the four Employment Equity designated groups were first derived, the estimated 1.1 million visible minorities represented 4.7% of Canada's total population. In 1991, 2.5 million people were members of the visible minority population, 9.4% of the total population. The visible minority population further increased to 3.2 million in 1996, or 11.2% of the total population. By 2001, their numbers had reached an estimated 3.9 million or 13.4% of the total population. In 2006, the visible minorities accounted for 16.2% of Canada’s total population. This map shows the percentage of visible minorities (Latin American population) by census subdivisions.

Canada was home to almost 4 million individuals who identified themselves as visible minorities in 2001, accounting for 13.4% of the total population. The proportion of the visible minority population has increased steadily over the past 20 years. In 1981, 1.1 million visible minorities accounted for 4.7% of the total population; by 1996, 3.2 million accounted for 11.2%.

Employment, unemployment and labour force participation rates of visible minority groups by educational characteristics, for census divisions and large municipalities.

The 2006 Census estimated 5.1 million individuals who belonged to a visible minority. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour’. The visible minority population has grown steadily over the last 25 years. In 1981, when data for the four Employment Equity designated groups were first derived, the estimated 1.1 million visible minorities represented 4.7% of Canada's total population. In 1991, 2.5 million people were members of the visible minority population, 9.4% of the total population. The visible minority population further increased to 3.2 million in 1996, or 11.2% of the total population. By 2001, their numbers had reached an estimated 3.9 million or 13.4% of the total population. In 2006, the visible minorities accounted for 16.2% of Canada’s total population. This map shows the percentage of visible minorities by census subdivisions.

Presents socio-demographic information of York Region’s population and is aggregated from Statistics Canada’s Census data. For reference purposes, York Region data is compared to those of Ontario, Canada, the Greater Toronto Area and York Region local municipalities.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, almost *** out of five people of a Chinese background reported having experienced discrimination in Canada. They were the most commonly discriminated against visible minority group, followed by people of Filipino origin (**** percent) and Black people (**** percent). In comparison, about ** percent of people who did not belong to a visible minority group said they had experienced discrimination since the beginning of the pandemic.

Data on visible minority by gender and age for the population in private households in census divisions.

In Canada, the most frequent type of discrimination experienced by visible minorities since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic was discrimination based on race or color. Almost a quarter of people aged 15 to 24 years old belonging to a visible minority group reported having faced such a situation, compared to **** percent of people aged between 25 and 64 years old, and **** percent of people aged over **. Young people were also more likely to have experienced discrimination because of their ethnicity or culture, or because of their lanquage.

The Dimension Series provides a more in-depth analysis of census data. The publications employ large numbers of variables and address topics of special interest. They apply to Canada, the provinces and territories, with smaller sets of variables being used for smaller geographic units. Census variables are grouped into the following categories: counts and demographic data, ethnic origin, population group, place of birth, citizenship and immigration, language, Aboriginal peoples, schooling, household activities, labour force, income, families and households, housing, institutions and other collectives, as well as disability. The aggregate data tables are presented in Beyond 20/20 Format (.ivt).

This series of cross-tabulations will present a portrait of Canada based on various census topics. They will range in complexity and will be available for various levels of geography. A number of the tabulations will be available on the day of release for each topic, while others will follow several months later. Content varies form a simple overview of the country, then move to more complex cross-tabulations and will include current and previous census data.

Canada was home to almost 4 million individuals who identified themselves as visible minorities in 2001, accounting for 13.4% of the total population. The proportion of the visible minority population has increased steadily over the past 20 years. In 1981, 1.1 million visible minorities accounted for 4.7% of the total population; by 1996, 3.2 million accounted for 11.2%.

This new product will present data for specific census topics and population groups according to selected demographic, cultural, and socio-economic characteristics. These detailed 'profile-type' tables expand the analytical depth of basic census information. Special interest profiles include: ethnic groups, Aboriginal peoples, occupation, industry, and place of work.

Full table title: Visible Minority (15), Aboriginal Identity (9), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (15), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 (2), and Sex (3) for the Population 15 Years and Over in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2016 Census – 25 % Sample Data

Canada was home to almost 4 million individuals who identified themselves as visible minorities in 2001, accounting for 13.4% of the total population. The proportion of the visible minority population has increased steadily over the past 20 years. In 1981, 1.1 million visible minorities accounted for 4.7% of the total population; by 1996, 3.2 million accounted for 11.2%.

Presents socio-demographic information of York Region’s population and is aggregated from Statistics Canada’s Census data. For reference purposes, York Region data is compared to those of Ontario, Canada, the Greater Toronto Area and York Region local municipalities.