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Section 6 Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables

Canada

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Canada Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 327,055 346,200 387,555 390,725 293,090 318,365 367,195
Canada 295,995 313,210 347,150 348,940 259,530 278,785 309,890
Austria 320 400 415 520 345 400 1,050
Belgium 580 710 1,150 1,135 955 1,095 1,285
China, People’s Republic of2 365 360 345 350 200 0 220
Denmark 375 440 720 680 640 745 1,160
Finland 100 95 115 85 85 95 175
France 480 490 695 725 500 520 425
Germany3 3,355 3,835 4,790 4,320 3,545 3,480 4,265
Hungary 355 385 670 815 935 1,215 1,955
India 1,370 1,060 925 640 515 20 85
Italy 905 875 1,595 1,470 1,105 1,290 930
Mexico 580 500 525 390 220 250 125
Netherlands 6,575 7,480 8,915 9,615 7,590 8,675 8,690
Paraguay4 145 95 140 120 55 50 ..
Poland 890 845 1,230 2,205 2,575 3,185 5,895
Portugal 665 750 855 875 555 505 240
Ireland (Eire)5 90 210 205 170 165 95 445
Romania 140 140 430 480 415 440 865
Russian Federation6 185 165 285 1,525 1,780 2,755 6,275
Sweden 115 145 195 175 165 165 605
Switzerland 1,995 2,140 2,085 1,770 830 855 520
Ukraine6 245 330 510 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 4,525 4,485 5,350 5,825 4,050 4,950 8,355
United States8 3,195 3,680 4,355 4,475 3,635 5,240 9,610
All other countries 3,505 3,370 3,915 3,435 2,700 3,540 4,130

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 715 785 925 900 650 675 1,045
Canada 695 760 895 885 625 665 1,035
Austria 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Belgium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
China, People’s Republic of2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Denmark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
France 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germany3 0 0 0 0 5 0 0
Hungary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
India 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mexico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Netherlands 0 0 10 5 0 0 0
Paraguay4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Portugal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ireland (Eire)5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0
Romania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sweden 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Switzerland 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukraine6 0 0 0 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 20 10 10 5 10 5 0
United States8 0 10 0 0 5 10 10
All other countries 0 0 0 0 5 0 0

Prince Edward Island

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Prince Edward Island Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 2,335 2,455 2,935 3,130 2,830 3,155 4,535
Canada 2,165 2,310 2,745 2,930 2,620 2,950 4,345
Austria 0 0 0 5 5 0 0
Belgium 20 10 15 0 20 20 10
China, People’s Republic of2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Denmark 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Finland 0 0 10 0 0 0 0
France 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germany3 0 5 0 5 10 5 5
Hungary 0 0 0 10 5 5 0
India 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
Italy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mexico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Netherlands 125 75 95 120 85 75 80
Paraguay4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 0 0 0 0 10 10 5
Portugal 0 5 0 0 15 5 0
Ireland (Eire)5 0 10 0 0 0 5 5
Romania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sweden 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Switzerland 10 5 0 5 0 5 0
Ukraine6 0 0 0 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 20 10 30 20 40 30 25
United States8 0 30 30 40 20 35 35
All other countries 10 0 5 0 0 5 0

Nova Scotia

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Nova Scotia Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 5,095 5,075 5,745 5,170 4,285 5,045 5,990
Canada 4,585 4,560 5,130 4,720 3,765 4,525 5,540
Austria 5 0 0 0 5 0 0
Belgium 0 0 5 0 0 0 5
China, People’s Republic of2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Denmark 0 0 5 0 10 10 10
Finland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
France 10 0 10 0 5 0 0
Germany3 55 65 60 20 40 10 20
Hungary 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
India 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italy 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Mexico 0 10 20 10 0 0 0
Netherlands 130 215 240 200 225 210 210
Paraguay4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 0 5 0 0 10 5 10
Portugal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ireland (Eire)5 0 0 0 0 5 5 0
Romania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation6 0 0 0 0 0 15 10
Sweden 0 0 0 0 10 0 0
Switzerland 0 5 5 0 5 0 0
Ukraine6 0 0 0 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 135 100 110 140 125 85 85
United States8 80 55 110 65 80 150 55
All other countries 85 50 40 5 10 25 25

New Brunswick

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
New Brunswick Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 3,690 3,900 4,345 4,235 3,555 4,065 5,505
Canada 3,480 3,685 3,920 3,860 3,250 3,790 5,210
Austria 5 5 10 10 0 0 0
Belgium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
China, People’s Republic of2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Denmark 0 5 10 5 0 0 15
Finland 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
France 0 0 10 0 0 0 0
Germany3 85 20 75 75 30 15 15
Hungary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
India 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italy 0 0 5 0 0 0 0
Mexico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Netherlands 55 75 115 55 90 60 30
Paraguay4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Portugal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ireland (Eire)5 0 0 5 5 0 0 5
Romania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation6 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Sweden 0 0 15 15 0 0 0
Switzerland 0 0 10 10 10 0 0
Ukraine6 0 0 0 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 10 25 75 105 60 110 130
United States8 40 60 105 90 105 65 85
All other countries 5 5 5 10 5 20 0

Quebec

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Quebec Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 45,475 47,385 53,255 53,295 41,450 48,140 61,660
Canada 43,610 45,435 50,590 51,025 39,785 46,355 60,220
Austria 5 40 5 50 25 20 5
Belgium 225 220 290 270 180 210 130
China, People’s Republic of2 0 10 5 0 10 0 5
Denmark 5 0 0 0 0 10 15
Finland 0 0 15 0 0 5 0
France 270 295 390 425 320 350 145
Germany3 100 140 195 155 190 130 120
Hungary 0 0 10 10 5 40 30
India 0 10 0 10 10 0 5
Italy 85 80 170 85 90 155 95
Mexico 0 0 0 10 0 0 0
Netherlands 45 45 120 95 100 100 110
Paraguay4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 0 5 15 20 10 35 45
Portugal 20 40 45 20 25 10 5
Ireland (Eire)5 0 0 0 10 0 0 5
Romania 15 5 15 0 20 5 10
Russian Federation6 5 0 0 10 15 30 70
Sweden 10 0 0 0 0 0 5
Switzerland 655 755 850 770 250 270 30
Ukraine6 5 0 25 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 85 80 90 85 80 135 105
United States8 145 110 170 110 230 170 405
All other countries 190 115 240 130 110 120 115

Ontario

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Ontario Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 82,410 85,020 97,295 100,865 72,710 82,450 94,920
Canada 70,905 72,375 81,580 83,500 59,140 65,995 76,495
Austria 105 160 175 205 150 145 170
Belgium 265 425 665 735 600 740 840
China, People’s Republic of2 65 45 75 85 30 0 40
Denmark 70 105 145 95 145 220 185
Finland 50 30 20 20 30 55 85
France 55 55 125 125 80 85 70
Germany3 1,040 1,225 1,675 1,700 1,225 1,200 1,250
Hungary 200 210 400 470 560 745 1,065
India 75 75 40 70 55 10 15
Italy 515 525 1,110 1,075 705 885 650
Mexico 250 170 190 90 40 75 40
Netherlands 3,575 4,320 5,215 5,900 4,825 5,640 5,815
Paraguay4 25 0 20 30 10 15 ..
Poland 370 230 275 595 625 770 1,245
Portugal 405 330 395 380 255 240 135
Ireland (Eire)5 45 115 95 85 65 25 110
Romania 60 55 190 235 180 225 330
Russian Federation6 30 30 15 415 495 780 1,260
Sweden 25 10 30 30 25 10 20
Switzerland 640 775 540 550 190 265 195
Ukraine6 30 40 70 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 1,530 1,565 1,880 2,045 1,380 1,870 2,385
United States8 675 780 810 855 650 840 920
All other countries 1,395 1,375 1,565 1,575 1,250 1,615 1,610

Manitoba

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Manitoba Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 26,620 28,790 33,305 34,780 27,335 29,440 35,105
Canada 24,560 26,785 30,910 32,435 25,585 27,420 30,980
Austria 40 65 65 15 30 30 140
Belgium 15 20 105 65 65 45 130
China, People’s Republic of2 0 5 0 5 5 0 5
Denmark 10 0 35 25 25 35 60
Finland 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
France 35 45 30 40 10 15 40
Germany3 280 305 320 315 240 225 305
Hungary 35 10 20 20 40 45 50
India 0 5 0 0 5 0 5
Italy 0 20 15 40 10 25 0
Mexico 145 155 205 205 100 115 40
Netherlands 220 220 190 340 120 230 145
Paraguay4 65 40 85 45 25 5 ..
Poland 25 50 105 185 215 270 665
Portugal 5 0 20 0 0 5 0
Ireland (Eire)5 0 45 0 20 0 10 50
Romania 0 10 10 25 10 0 20
Russian Federation6 60 35 55 180 240 380 1,070
Sweden 0 0 5 10 10 15 45
Switzerland 120 100 85 45 30 15 10
Ukraine6 20 60 40 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 605 520 525 365 275 215 680
United States8 210 160 275 235 175 225 460
All other countries 170 155 185 180 120 120 200

Saskatchewan

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Saskatchewan Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 59,190 66,200 73,610 78,010 63,430 67,315 77,130
Canada 57,885 64,620 71,795 75,715 60,940 63,540 65,985
Austria 0 15 15 35 20 45 330
Belgium 15 5 5 5 35 20 90
China, People’s Republic of2 0 5 10 20 5 0 10
Denmark 30 35 30 55 30 70 185
Finland 0 0 0 10 0 10 15
France 5 15 20 25 10 15 110
Germany3 150 195 190 280 175 295 675
Hungary 10 30 60 40 100 90 300
India 0 5 15 0 5 0 0
Italy 10 5 0 5 5 25 10
Mexico 10 35 20 5 10 5 10
Netherlands 145 85 90 115 125 110 150
Paraguay4 0 0 10 10 0 0 ..
Poland 95 140 185 325 410 640 1,470
Portugal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ireland (Eire)5 10 5 15 10 15 10 105
Romania 5 10 55 20 35 40 195
Russian Federation6 20 45 55 210 370 600 1,720
Sweden 5 15 30 20 30 40 190
Switzerland 55 50 35 25 25 15 55
Ukraine6 40 50 90 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 290 355 265 435 340 505 1,735
United States8 265 345 460 560 570 1,060 3,085
All other countries 115 145 180 90 165 185 710

Alberta

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Alberta Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 71,665 76,260 83,130 81,380 57,780 58,055 62,900
Canada 66,045 70,320 75,760 73,560 51,145 50,450 48,705
Austria 30 40 50 70 15 55 265
Belgium 35 25 40 40 40 45 70
China, People’s Republic of2 55 30 40 25 5 0 15
Denmark 150 175 270 300 310 260 505
Finland 15 25 30 10 10 10 35
France 35 45 55 45 35 35 60
Germany3 675 835 1,060 925 800 815 1,135
Hungary 45 40 70 115 130 165 360
India 40 35 20 40 20 0 15
Italy 75 75 60 65 85 40 60
Mexico 150 110 70 60 40 40 20
Netherlands 1,485 1,555 1,630 1,535 1,045 1,135 1,100
Paraguay4 15 0 0 5 0 5 ..
Poland 300 290 495 880 1,035 1,170 2,075
Portugal 10 40 15 5 5 10 0
Ireland (Eire)5 30 25 55 10 45 30 115
Romania 30 45 105 125 120 105 230
Russian Federation6 25 40 95 420 440 565 1,500
Sweden 15 60 75 45 50 85 280
Switzerland 245 235 260 190 110 100 120
Ukraine6 100 95 165 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 855 700 1,050 1,195 825 945 1,890
United States8 645 845 975 1,105 990 1,485 3,345
All other countries 550 560 680 610 490 505 1,005

British Columbia

Table 6.2-1
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of farm operators, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
British Columbia Country of birth of farm operators1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of farm operators
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture–Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. In the 1971 Census, Taiwan was included in China.
  3. In the 1991 Census, it was called the Federated Republic of Germany. In the 1986 Census it included West Germany and East Germany; in 1971 it was called Germany.
  4. In the 1971 Census, Paraguay was included in "Other South America."
  5. In 1996 and 2001 censuses, it was called Ireland, Republic of (Eire).
  6. In the 2001 and 1996 censuses, Ukraine was included in the former "Soviet Eastern Europe Republics." In previous censuses, it was part of the U.S.S.R.
  7. In the 2006 Census, the official name was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  8. In censuses prior to 1991, it was called United States of America.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total number of persons 29,870 30,335 33,005 28,955 19,060 20,010 18,400
Canada 22,065 22,345 23,830 20,325 12,670 13,100 11,375
Austria 120 70 95 130 95 110 140
Belgium 10 10 20 5 15 10 10
China, People’s Republic of2 245 270 215 215 145 5 145
Denmark 100 110 230 200 115 135 180
Finland 35 40 35 45 35 20 25
France 55 40 65 70 40 20 5
Germany3 955 1,060 1,220 845 825 780 735
Hungary 65 95 95 160 105 120 145
India 1,260 940 855 515 415 10 50
Italy 225 165 245 205 210 155 110
Mexico 15 30 5 15 30 20 15
Netherlands 785 890 1,215 1,245 980 1,115 1,050
Paraguay4 40 40 20 35 20 30 ..
Poland 90 120 155 200 260 290 360
Portugal 225 330 370 465 255 240 95
Ireland (Eire)5 5 15 35 25 35 10 55
Romania 40 30 55 70 50 70 70
Russian Federation6 45 25 60 280 225 375 645
Sweden 65 55 45 60 45 15 70
Switzerland 290 215 295 185 210 200 115
Ukraine6 50 80 120 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 970 1,100 1,310 1,425 915 1,050 1,320
United States8 1,125 1,295 1,405 1,415 815 1,195 1,205
All other countries 990 960 1,000 830 550 950 470
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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