Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Canada
Employed labour force by main mode of commuting, Canada, 2021
| Main mode of commuting | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Percentage | |
| Total - Employed labour force who worked at usual place of work or no fixed workplace address | 13,048,505 | 100.0 |
| Car, truck or van – as a driver | 10,106,600 | 77.5 |
| Car, truck or van – as a passenger | 844,150 | 6.5 |
| Sustainable transportation | 1,811,935 | 13.9 |
| Public transit | 1,000,505 | 7.7 |
| Active transportation | 811,430 | 6.2 |
| Other method | 285,820 | 2.2 |
Employed labour force by main mode of commuting, Canada, 2011 to 2021
Employed labour force by main mode of commuting and multiple modes of commuting, Canada, 2021
Employed labour force by main mode of commuting and multiple modes of commuting, Canada, 2021
Average commuting duration for the employed labour force, Canada, 2016 and 2021
Employed labour force by time leaving for work, Canada, 2021
| Time leaving for work | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Percentage | |
| Total - Employed labour force who worked at usual place of work or no fixed workplace address | 13,048,510 | 100.0 |
| Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 938,825 | 7.2 |
| Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 2,274,840 | 17.4 |
| Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 3,435,740 | 26.3 |
| Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 2,711,360 | 20.8 |
| Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 1,661,340 | 12.7 |
| Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 2,026,405 | 15.5 |
Employed labour force by place of work status, Canada, 2021
| Place of work status | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Percentage | |
| Total - Employed labour force | 17,321,695 | 100.0 |
| Worked at home | 4,214,860 | 24.3 |
| Worked outside Canada | 58,330 | 0.3 |
| No fixed workplace address | 2,201,740 | 12.7 |
| Usual place of work | 10,846,765 | 62.6 |
Employed labour force by place of work status, Canada, 2011 to 2021
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