In 2021, around 1.2 million women were enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada. This is compared to about 931,220 men who were enrolled in postsecondary institutions in that same year.

Historical census data (2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021) on percent distribution of the population by secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate, including combinations of high school and postsecondary credentials.

Educational attainment of the population aged 25 to 64, by age group and sex, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 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, education finance 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.

This statistic shows the total number of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada in 2020/21, distinguished by type of degree sought. In 2021, a total of 58,965 students were enrolled in a doctorate or equivalent program in Canada.

The proportion of male and female postsecondary enrolments, by International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), institution type, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and BHASE (business, humanities, health, arts, social science and education) groupings, status of student in Canada and age group.

Employment income (in 2019 and 2020) by highest certificate, diploma or degree, for census divisions and municipalities.

Statistics Canada Census Data from 2021. This dataset includes the high school diploma or equivalent data provided by Statistics Canada joined with the census tracts. Each topic covered by the census was exported as a separate table. Each table contains the total, male, and female characteristics as fields for each census tract. Topics range from population, age and sex, immigration, language, family and households, income, education, and labour. For more information on definitions of terms used in the tables and other notes, refer to Statistics Canada's 2021 Census.

This statistic shows the total number of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada in academic year 2021/22. In 2022, a total of 920,145 students were enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Ontario.

This statistic shows the total number of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada from 2000 to 2021, distinguished by attendance type. In 2021, about 1.69 million full-time students were enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada.

Distribution of international student graduates, by level of tertiary education, institution type, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and BHASE (business, humanities, health, arts, social science and education) groupings, gender and age group.

The number of enrolments by institution type, registration status, program type, credential type, gender and Classification of Instructional Programs, Primary groupings (CIP_PG).

This statistic shows the percent of Canadian adults aged 25 to 64 years who have a tertiary education in 2021, by age group and sex. In 2021, about 75 percent of women aged 25 to 34 in Canada had a tertiary education.

Canada CA: Higher Education Researchers: Compound Annual Growth Rate data was reported at 1.801 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.959 % for 2021. Canada CA: Higher Education Researchers: Compound Annual Growth Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 3.594 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2022, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.981 % in 2010 and a record low of -4.247 % in 2009. Canada CA: Higher Education Researchers: Compound Annual Growth Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.MSTI: Number of Researchers and Personnel on Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Canada, new sampling method (weighted sample survey supplemented by administrative tax data) and conceptual changes in the business R&D survey caused a break in series in 2014. From 2012 the coefficients used for estimating R&D expenditure in the Higher Education sector have been revised, as well as the distribution of HERD between funds directly from government for R&D, GUF, and from institutions’ own funds. From 2010, the federal government R&D expenditures are better measured. From 1988, the estimated values for R&D in hospitals not covered by university reports are included in the R&D expenditure of the higher education sector (not previously included).

Beginning 2017, NABS 2007 was used and correlated with the new Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) system of classification at Statistics Canada. With the new methodology, SEO 12 and 13 (General advancement of knowledge) were removed from the survey and departments re-allocated the funds among the other SEOs. From 1989, non-federal sources are no longer excluded from GUF in GBARD.

The number of students in regular programs for youth, general programs for adults, and vocational programs for youth and adults in public and private/independent schools, and home-schooling at the elementary-secondary level, by school type and program type.

CA: Higher Education Researchers: % of National Total data was reported at 32.636 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.248 % for 2020. CA: Higher Education Researchers: % of National Total data is updated yearly, averaging 35.588 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2021, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.398 % in 1981 and a record low of 29.866 % in 2001. CA: Higher Education Researchers: % of National Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.MSTI: Number of Researchers and Personnel on Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

In Canada, new sampling method (weighted sample survey supplemented by administrative tax data) and conceptual changes in the business R&D survey caused a break in series in 2014. From 2012 the coefficients used for estimating R&D expenditure in the Higher Education sector have been revised, as well as the distribution of HERD between funds directly from government for R&D, GUF, and from institutions’ own funds. From 2010, the federal government R&D expenditures are better measured. From 1988, the estimated values for R&D in hospitals not covered by university reports are included in the R&D expenditure of the higher education sector (not previously included).

Beginning 2017, NABS 2007 was used and correlated with the new Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) system of classification at Statistics Canada. With the new methodology, SEO 12 and 13 (General advancement of knowledge) were removed from the survey and departments re-allocated the funds among the other SEOs. From 1989, non-federal sources are no longer excluded from GUF in GBARD.

Canada CA: Current Education Expenditure: Tertiary: % of Total Expenditure in Tertiary Public Institutions data was reported at 92.280 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 93.106 % for 2020. Canada CA: Current Education Expenditure: Tertiary: % of Total Expenditure in Tertiary Public Institutions data is updated yearly, averaging 91.268 % from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2021, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.444 % in 1998 and a record low of 85.196 % in 2011. Canada CA: Current Education Expenditure: Tertiary: % of Total Expenditure in Tertiary Public Institutions 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: Social: Education Statistics. Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration).;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Median;

Canada CA: School Enrollment: Secondary: % Gross data was reported at 108.613 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 109.334 % for 2021. Canada CA: School Enrollment: Secondary: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 101.267 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2022, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.930 % in 2015 and a record low of 89.089 % in 1980. Canada CA: School Enrollment: Secondary: % Gross 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: Social: Education Statistics. Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

The objective of this survey is to gather information on tuition fees, living accommodation costs at residences/housing and additional compulsory fees paid by full-time university students at Canadian universities. Data are collected annually by questionnaire through the Registrar or the Business Office of universities. Survey results are available at the end of August. Data for undergraduate programs are available by institution, by province, by program and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Data for graduate programs are available by institution, by province and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Additional compulsory fees are available by institution, by province and by type (athletics, health services, student association, and other). Living accommodation costs at residence/housing are available by institution, by type of students (single or married) and by type of costs (room, meal plan,or both). For current TLAC data refer to Statistics Canada. Access data here

Data on annual expenditure by educational institutions per student, in Canadian and American dollars, reference year 2020/2021. At the primary/secondary level, the amount spent on educational core services and ancillary services is also presented.

In the 2020/21 academic year, around 271,431 students from Asia were enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada. In that same year, three students from Antarctica and the adjacent islands were enrolled in Canadian postsecondary institutions.