Age and Sex Highlight Tables, 2016 Census

Population by broad age groups and sex, 2016 counts for both sexes, Canada, provinces and territories, 2016 Census – 100% Data

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This table shows the population by broad age groups and sex. The column headings are: geographic name, total, broad age groups 0 to 14 years, 15 to 64 years, 65 years and over, 85 years and over. The rows are: Canada, provinces and territories along with their corresponding values. Data are available for both sexes, males and females along with percent distribution and percentage change for 2016, 2011, 2006 and 2001.

Geographic name Total Broad age groups
0 to 14 years 15 to 64 years 65 years and over 85 years and over
Canada 35,151,730 5,839,570 23,376,530 5,935,635 770,780
Newfoundland and Labrador 519,715 74,440 344,250 101,025 9,360
Prince Edward Island 142,905 22,685 92,510 27,715 3,080
Nova Scotia 923,600 133,830 605,950 183,820 21,645
New Brunswick 747,100 110,495 487,820 148,785 17,625
Quebec 8,164,360 1,333,255 5,335,910 1,495,190 188,685
Ontario 13,448,495 2,207,975 8,988,870 2,251,655 301,075
Manitoba 1,278,365 243,825 835,580 198,965 29,210
Saskatchewan 1,098,355 215,685 712,240 170,430 26,945
Alberta 4,067,175 779,155 2,787,800 500,220 63,385
British Columbia 4,648,055 691,385 3,107,680 848,990 109,195
Yukon 35,870 6,280 25,335 4,260 300
Northwest Territories 41,785 8,875 29,690 3,220 225
Nunavut 35,940 11,690 22,895 1,365 55
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