Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Canada
Canada: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 35,670 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Canada, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Canada is 35,670, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Canada peaked at 35,670 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 22,033, in 1990.
That places Canada 34th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22,033 | — |
| 1991 | 22,328 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 22,599 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 22,871 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 23,153 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 23,446 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 23,746 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 24,043 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 24,332 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 24,632 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 24,958 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 25,312 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 25,664 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 25,999 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 26,338 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 26,696 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 27,061 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 27,422 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 27,788 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 28,165 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 28,533 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 28,881 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 29,220 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 29,551 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 29,847 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 30,125 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 30,456 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 30,856 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 31,296 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 31,744 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 32,112 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 32,400 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 32,785 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 33,285 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 33,737 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 34,116 | +1.1% |
| 2026 | 34,457 | +1.0% |
| 2027 | 34,776 | +0.9% |
| 2028 | 35,085 | +0.9% |
| 2029 | 35,383 | +0.8% |
| 2030 | 35,670 | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,318 | 22,033 | 24,632 | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,540 | 24,958 | 28,165 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,051 | 28,533 | 31,744 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,814 | 32,112 | 35,383 | 10 |
| 2030s | 35,670 | 35,670 | 35,670 | 1 |
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)
- Population 35,670 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Canada?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Canada was 35,670 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 35,670 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,033 in 1990.
- How does Canada rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Canada ranks 34th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.