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Chart 1
The proportion of women 40 to 44 years old who were mothers of young children was higher among the highly educated, 1986 and 2006
The proportion of women 40 to 44 years old who were mothers of young children was higher among the highly educated, 1986 and 2006
| Highest level of education obtained | 1986 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| percentage | ||
| High school diploma or less | 3.4 | 6.4 |
| Postsecondary diploma | 4.8 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.8 | 13.8 |
| Master's degree | 9.4 | 17.0 |
| Doctorate | 14.0 | 19.8 |
| Sources: Statistics Canada, censuses of population 1986 and 2006. | ||
