Proportion of Women in Managerial Positions in Canada
Canada: Proportion of Women in Managerial Positions was 35.59 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Proportion of Women in Managerial Positions in Canada, 2000–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of women in managerial positions in Canada is 35.59, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in managerial positions in Canada peaked at 37.1 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 34.1, in 2002.
That places Canada 22nd out of 49 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Proportion of Women in Managerial Positions in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35.5 | — |
| 2001 | 35 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 34.1 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 35.7 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 36.5 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 35.9 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 36.3 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 36.9 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 36 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 37 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 36.8 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 37.1 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 36.43 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 35.78 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 35.52 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 36.25 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 34.54 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 35.08 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 35.28 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 35.82 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 35.59 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.89 | 34.1 | 37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.86 | 34.54 | 37.1 | 9 |
| 2020s | 35.7 | 35.59 | 35.82 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More gender data for Canada
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,985 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.1285 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 179,464 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 188,972 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 181,929 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 191,273 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 183,113 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 192,308 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 187,661 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 196,972 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in managerial positions in Canada?
- Proportion of women in managerial positions in Canada was 35.59 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest proportion of women in managerial positions recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 37.1 in 2011.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in managerial positions recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.1 in 2002.
- How does Canada rank for proportion of women in managerial positions?
- Canada ranks 22nd out of 49 countries with data for 2021.
- Is proportion of women in managerial positions rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Proportion of Women in Managerial Positions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Data on the proportion of women in leadership positions.