Canada: population, by gender and age 2023

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.

Resident population of Canada in 2023, by gender and age group (in millions)

Age group	Male	Female
0 to 17 years	3.85	3.65
18 to 24 years	1.85	1.7
25 to 44 years	5.81	5.56
45 to 64 years	5.01	5.11
65 years and over	3.5	4.07

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Release date

February 2024

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Canada

Survey time period

July 1, 2023

Supplementary notes

Values as of July 1.
The figures have been rounded.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, July 1, 2023. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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