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Introduction - Text Version
Chart 1a - Canadian Population Projection by Age Group
| Year | Age 14 and younger | Age 65 and older |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | 3.5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 3.6 |
| 1997 | 6 | 3.7 |
| 1998 | 6 | 3.7 |
| 1999 | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| 2000 | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| 2001 | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| 2002 | 5.8 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| 2004 | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| 2005 | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| 2006 | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| 2007 | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| 2008 | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| 2009 | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| 2010 | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| 2011 | 5.6 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| 2013 | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| 2014 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| 2018 | 6 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| 2020 | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| 2021 | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| 2022 | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| 2023 | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| 2024 | 6.4 | 7.9 |
| 2025 | 6.4 | 8.1 |
| 2026 | 6.5 | 8.4 |
| 2027 | 6.5 | 8.7 |
| 2028 | 6.5 | 8.9 |
| 2029 | 6.6 | 9.2 |
| 2030 | 6.6 | 9.4 |
| 2031 | 6.6 | 9.6 |
| 2032 | 6.6 | 9.7 |
| 2033 | 6.7 | 9.9 |
| 2034 | 6.7 | 10 |
| 2035 | 6.7 | 10.1 |
Chart 1b - Labour Force Participation Rate
| Year | Actual | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 61.5 | 61.5 |
| 1977 | 61.9 | 62.3 |
| 1978 | 62.8 | 63 |
| 1979 | 63.7 | 63.6 |
| 1980 | 64.2 | 64.1 |
| 1981 | 65 | 64.6 |
| 1982 | 64.5 | 65 |
| 1983 | 64.7 | 65.3 |
| 1984 | 65.1 | 65.6 |
| 1985 | 65.6 | 65.7 |
| 1986 | 66.1 | 65.9 |
| 1987 | 66.5 | 66 |
| 1988 | 66.9 | 66.1 |
| 1989 | 67.2 | 66.1 |
| 1990 | 67.1 | 66.1 |
| 1991 | 66.6 | 66.1 |
| 1992 | 65.7 | 66 |
| 1993 | 65.4 | 66 |
| 1994 | 65.2 | 65.9 |
| 1995 | 64.8 | 65.9 |
| 1996 | 64.7 | 66 |
| 1997 | 64.8 | 66 |
| 1998 | 65.1 | 66.2 |
| 1999 | 65.5 | 66.3 |
| 2000 | 65.8 | 66.5 |
| 2001 | 65.9 | 66.7 |
| 2002 | 66.8 | 66.8 |
| 2003 | 67.5 | 67 |
| 2004 | 67.5 | 67.1 |
| 2005 | 67.2 | 67.2 |
| 2006 | 67 | 67.2 |
| 2007 | 67.5 | 67.3 |
| 2008 | 67.5 | 67.3 |
| 2009 | 67.1 | 67.3 |
| 2010 | 66.9 | 67.2 |
| 2011 | 66.7 | 67.1 |
| 2012 | 66.5 | 67 |
| 2013 | 66.5 | 66.8 |
| 2014 | 66 | 66.7 |
| 2015 | 65.8 | 66.5 |
| 2016 | 65.7 | 66.4 |
| 2017 | 65.6 | 66.2 |
| 2018 | 65.6 | 66 |
| 2019 | 65.4 | 65.7 |
| 2020 | 65.2 | 65.5 |
| 2021 | 65 | 65.2 |
| 2022 | 64.9 | 64.9 |
| 2023 | 64.7 | |
| 2024 | 64.4 | |
| 2025 | 64.1 | |
| 2026 | 63.9 | |
| 2027 | 63.6 | |
| 2028 | 63.4 | |
| 2029 | 63.1 | |
| 2030 | 62.9 | |
| 2031 | 62.7 | |
| 2032 | 62.5 | |
| 2033 | 62.4 | |
| 2034 | 62.2 | |
| 2035 | 62.1 | |
| 2036 | 62 | |
| 2037 | 62 | |
| 2038 | 61.9 | |
| 2039 | 61.9 | |
| 2040 | 61.8 | |
| 2041 | 61.8 | |
| 2042 | 61.8 | |
| 2043 | 61.7 | |
| 2044 | 61.7 | |
| 2045 | 61.7 | |
| 2046 | 61.7 | |
| 2047 | 61.7 | |
| 2048 | 61.7 | |
| 2049 | 61.7 | |
| 2050 | 61.7 | |
| 2051 | 61.6 | |
| 2052 | 61.6 | |
| 2053 | 61.6 | |
| 2054 | 61.6 | |
| 2055 | 61.6 |
Return to Introduction - Chart 1
Chart 2 - Unemployment Rates for Selected Groups of Canadians (2016 or Most Recent Year)
| per cent | |
|---|---|
| Indigenous people off-reserve | 12.4 |
| Single parents | 12.0 |
| Recent immigrants | 11.3 |
| Persons with disabilities | 10.4 |
| Unattached people 45-64 | 9.1 |
| All people | 7.0 |
Return to Introduction - Chart 2
Chart 3 - Low Income Rates for Selected Groups of Canadians (2014 or Most Recent Year)
| per cent | |
|---|---|
| Unattached people 45-64 | 30.2 |
| Single parents | 23.7 |
| Persons with disabilities | 22.5 |
| Recent immigrants | 20.3 |
| Indigenous people off-reserve | 18.7 |
| Overall rate | 8.8 |