Canada’s appeal as an immigration destination has been increasing over the past two decades, with a total of 464,265 people immigrating to the country in 2024. This figure is an increase from 2000-2001, when approximately 252,527 immigrants came to Canada. Immigration to the Great White North Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, there were an estimated 199,297 immigrants to Ontario, making it the most popular immigration destination out of any province. While the number of immigrants has been increasing over the years, in 2024 over half of surveyed Canadians believed that there were too many immigrants in the country. However, in 2017, the Canadian government announced its aim to significantly increase the number of permanent residents to Canada in order to combat an aging workforce and the decline of working-age adults. Profiles of immigrants to Canada The gender of immigrants to Canada in 2023 was just about an even split, with 234,279 male immigrants and 234,538 female immigrants. In addition, most foreign-born individuals in Canada came from India, followed by China and the Philippines. The United States was the fifth most common origin country for foreign-born residents in Canada.

People who have been granted permanent resident status in Canada. Please note that in these datasets, the figures have been suppressed or rounded to prevent the identification of individuals when the datasets are compiled and compared with other publicly available statistics. Values between 0 and 5 are shown as “--“ and all other values are rounded to the nearest multiple of 5. This may result to the sum of the figures not equating to the totals indicated.

This table contains 25 series, with data for years 1955 - 2013 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...) Last permanent residence (25 items: Total immigrants; France; Great Britain; Total Europe ...).

Components of international migratory increase, quarterly: immigrants, emigrants, returning emigrants, net temporary emigrants, net non-permanent residents.

The total population in Canada was estimated at 41.5 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Canada Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Number of persons in the labour force (employment and unemployment) and not in the labour force, unemployment rate, participation rate, and employment rate, by immigrant status and age group, last 5 years.

This table provides quarterly estimates of the number of non-permanent residents by type for Canada, provinces and territories.

Data on province or territory of intended destination by admission category and applicant type, period of immigration, age and gender for the immigrant population in private households admitted between 1980 and 2021, in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations and parts.

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows six condensed maps of Canada. Following those of British and French origin, the next most numerous groups in 1951 were those of German (619,995); Ukrainian (395,043); Scandinavian (283,024); Netherlands (264,267); Polish (219,854); and Jewish (181,670) origin. The three maps on the left of this plate show the population distribution of the aforementioned groups. For each group, the percentage distribution of population for provinces and territories is also provided by means of a pie chart. The three maps on the right of this plate are concerned with citizenship and immigration and show the percentage of persons born in Canada to the total population, the percentage of immigrants to the total population and the percentage of Canadian citizens to the total population.

Annual number of international migrants by 5-year age groups and gender for Canada, provinces and territories.

Data on the immigrant population by place of birth, period of immigration, gender and age for the population in private households in Canada.

Temporary residents who are in Canada on a study permit in the observed calendar year. Datasets include study permit holders by year in which permit(s) became effective or with a valid permit in a calendar year or on December 31st. Please note that in these datasets, the figures have been suppressed or rounded to prevent the identification of individuals when the datasets are compiled and compared with other publicly available statistics. Values between 0 and 5 are shown as “--“ and all other values are rounded to the nearest multiple of 5. This may result to the sum of the figures not equating to the totals indicated.

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a set of three groups of graphs. The first group is population pyramids showing marital status percentages for Canada as a whole along with the provinces and territories by age and sex. The second group shows the birth and death rates for 1921 to 1965 by province and territory. As well, for 1851 to 1961, the elements of population change are illustrated. The third group shows the intended destination province or territory for immigrants between 1939 and 1969, and the totals of these immigrants by province or territory. Within this last group, the percentages of immigrants by country of birth are also shown.

Number of immigrants in the labour force (employment and unemployment) and not in the labour force, unemployment rate, participation rate, and employment rate, by educational attainment, immigrant status, gender, and age group.

First official language spoken by immigrant status and period of immigration for the population of Canada and Canada outside Quebec, and of all provinces and territories, for Census years 1971 to 2021.

Annual number of interprovincial migrants by province of origin and destination, Canada, provinces and territories.

Highest certificate, degree or diploma in percentage, by groups designated as visible minorities and selected sociodemographic characteristics (sex, age group, first official language spoken, immigrant status, period of immigration and generation status), for the population 15 years and over in private households.

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

Overview of educational characteristics of visible minority groups in census divisions and large municipalities, with percent distribution of highest certificate, diploma or degree.

Data on citizenship by visible minority and immigrant status and period of immigration, age and gender for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, and federal electoral districts.