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Section 6 Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables

Canada

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Canada Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 17,090,550 15,821,980 14,762,100 14,429,705 13,011,630 12,022,015 8,794,065
Canada 13,295,215 12,555,655 11,827,325 11,599,845 10,597,900 9,723,515 7,033,620
Austria 9,135 10,800 12,570 15,230 17,170 18,090 20,430
Belgium 11,445 11,760 12,865 14,340 14,670 15,305 14,150
China, People’s Republic of2 252,500 166,045 117,145 96,270 70,095 32,270 33,545
Denmark 7,870 9,225 11,335 12,915 15,025 16,480 17,330
Finland 5,810 6,760 7,755 8,905 9,970 10,810 11,320
France 59,595 50,565 45,280 42,760 39,560 37,190 26,335
Germany3 90,905 97,770 110,210 124,360 130,190 127,905 123,865
Hungary 19,095 21,290 25,810 31,440 36,295 39,945 42,780
India 297,705 213,845 161,130 130,610 93,240 72,545 23,415
Italy 117,115 141,680 168,325 218,145 241,920 263,095 234,225
Mexico 36,835 25,145 17,040 13,260 7,730 5,880 2,450
Netherlands 51,990 60,810 71,070 82,545 87,595 89,915 85,630
Paraguay4 5,790 3,910 3,870 3,815 3,115 1,880 ..
Poland 107,500 104,870 98,540 91,715 75,655 76,095 87,755
Portugal 90,535 96,930 102,090 113,615 99,340 95,370 40,385
Ireland (Eire)5 12,285 14,875 16,105 18,650 16,940 11,190 20,815
Romania 54,355 36,195 25,015 17,705 13,595 13,290 13,595
Russian Federation6 39,360 25,365 13,020 32,305 39,135 53,480 78,550
Sweden 4,230 4,645 4,555 4,780 4,455 4,590 5,315
Switzerland 13,420 13,650 13,135 12,290 10,825 10,555 8,520
Ukraine6 30,225 20,245 11,015 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 318,915 344,915 380,715 434,415 453,935 480,960 449,775
United States8 163,070 155,295 157,670 161,815 151,355 148,080 124,035
All other countries 1,995,655 1,629,770 1,348,535 1,147,975 781,910 673,580 296,215

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 248,685 241,495 246,065 267,160 247,095 226,340 151,605
Canada 243,225 236,350 240,345 260,985 241,410 220,725 147,245
Austria 20 5 20 40 10 20 25
Belgium 20 10 15 10 10 10 10
China, People’s Republic of2 305 160 230 230 160 85 155
Denmark 25 20 50 30 10 25 15
Finland 0 5 0 0 5 15 5
France 70 80 100 35 105 65 65
Germany3 240 220 230 285 270 235 245
Hungary 20 20 50 30 25 5 30
India 280 310 295 300 260 235 135
Italy 25 45 60 35 50 65 45
Mexico 10 0 0 5 0 10 0
Netherlands 75 50 60 65 120 55 75
Paraguay4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 30 45 55 85 85 35 40
Portugal 50 50 70 95 130 100 105
Ireland (Eire)5 105 110 135 185 145 65 185
Romania 40 10 0 5 5 10 0
Russian Federation6 35 10 50 35 20 20 40
Sweden 20 25 0 10 15 20 5
Switzerland 20 5 10 30 35 5 15
Ukraine6 0 0 10 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 1,450 1,565 1,940 1,975 2,120 2,340 1,875
United States8 875 1,165 1,090 1,340 1,320 1,220 815
All other countries 1,740 1,210 1,235 1,355 805 980 475

Prince Edward Island

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Prince Edward Island Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 75,205 73,630 70,820 68,285 63,265 56,205 43,565
Canada 72,385 71,035 68,130 65,695 60,575 53,790 41,900
Austria 5 15 10 10 5 0 5
Belgium 50 20 30 15 40 50 25
China, People’s Republic of2 50 60 70 30 30 10 5
Denmark 35 0 25 10 20 30 25
Finland 10 10 15 15 5 5 0
France 60 70 50 25 50 15 10
Germany3 255 145 200 175 255 135 60
Hungary 20 0 5 15 20 10 0
India 40 10 50 55 65 30 40
Italy 15 15 25 5 25 5 10
Mexico 10 20 15 15 0 0 0
Netherlands 295 250 305 295 285 265 220
Paraguay4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 15 30 0 20 30 15 20
Portugal 5 15 20 10 35 15 0
Ireland (Eire)5 15 20 20 10 20 10 45
Romania 0 0 0 10 0 5 0
Russian Federation6 0 5 5 5 0 10 10
Sweden 5 0 0 5 0 5 0
Switzerland 20 15 15 30 5 25 25
Ukraine6 10 0 10 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 630 605 580 640 650 750 535
United States8 730 825 725 905 870 810 540
All other countries 565 455 545 290 290 215 90

Nova Scotia

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Nova Scotia Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 476,120 451,380 438,970 447,520 416,525 378,495 292,130
Canada 448,570 426,780 414,700 422,520 392,870 356,075 275,490
Austria 85 115 95 105 85 60 80
Belgium 110 70 80 90 110 70 75
China, People’s Republic of2 1,095 620 490 405 350 120 310
Denmark 95 100 105 140 150 140 180
Finland 15 40 40 15 20 50 25
France 460 455 390 370 370 340 150
Germany3 2,120 1,860 1,865 1,630 1,725 1,290 590
Hungary 110 100 125 165 140 185 140
India 960 765 815 930 830 780 520
Italy 240 235 360 475 450 430 485
Mexico 150 90 80 65 20 10 10
Netherlands 785 990 1,050 1,290 1,305 1,245 1,175
Paraguay4 5 0 0 0 0 0 ..
Poland 710 390 420 525 350 240 345
Portugal 125 130 200 220 230 165 70
Ireland (Eire)5 265 225 165 295 230 85 170
Romania 120 90 35 25 25 20 20
Russian Federation6 150 115 45 120 85 150 220
Sweden 40 65 35 30 35 25 20
Switzerland 180 140 100 35 70 45 25
Ukraine6 70 45 50 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 6,010 5,855 6,555 6,885 7,495 7,540 6,465
United States8 4,965 5,065 4,960 5,795 5,265 5,340 3,375
All other countries 8,700 7,015 6,215 5,390 4,340 4,090 2,180

New Brunswick

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
New Brunswick Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 382,970 371,800 364,105 355,695 328,095 300,035 227,740
Canada 366,010 357,075 348,495 340,310 313,665 287,175 217,910
Austria 50 25 75 60 50 50 55
Belgium 80 50 55 30 120 50 55
China, People’s Republic of2 610 290 355 275 210 100 195
Denmark 20 60 45 65 85 65 175
Finland 15 20 25 35 40 35 20
France 305 255 235 280 300 205 90
Germany3 1,690 1,425 1,450 1,255 1,095 905 395
Hungary 85 35 60 110 100 145 115
India 425 305 365 290 260 280 115
Italy 195 165 190 245 255 170 175
Mexico 35 45 30 25 10 0 5
Netherlands 520 510 530 525 580 545 400
Paraguay4 10 0 0 0 5 5 ..
Poland 80 120 85 175 130 105 150
Portugal 60 45 130 90 85 115 45
Ireland (Eire)5 70 110 110 75 140 70 125
Romania 90 50 65 20 40 30 35
Russian Federation6 55 10 15 35 55 45 85
Sweden 15 50 25 20 25 30 20
Switzerland 40 45 65 40 45 10 25
Ukraine6 80 0 5 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 2,385 2,730 3,235 3,830 3,790 4,155 3,965
United States8 6,090 5,615 6,025 5,760 5,180 4,170 2,840
All other countries 3,945 2,785 2,425 2,150 1,825 1,575 745

Quebec

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Quebec Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 4,015,200 3,742,490 3,536,210 3,537,640 3,213,890 3,051,045 2,242,840
Canada 3,498,960 3,326,930 3,157,630 3,163,200 2,898,795 2,738,290 1,989,725
Austria 825 940 1,005 1,465 1,700 1,665 2,175
Belgium 5,390 5,300 5,445 5,975 5,780 6,000 4,935
China, People’s Republic of2 18,040 9,840 8,135 6,635 4,745 2,085 3,440
Denmark 185 245 225 375 380 465 645
Finland 190 200 150 230 220 290 465
France 43,315 35,315 30,515 28,260 25,700 25,150 18,890
Germany3 7,125 7,145 7,560 8,535 9,280 9,690 11,180
Hungary 1,910 2,020 2,835 3,580 4,450 5,460 7,065
India 10,855 10,070 9,270 7,295 5,715 5,270 2,695
Italy 24,525 29,610 36,465 47,325 53,560 59,235 53,150
Mexico 6,415 2,850 1,655 1,530 670 485 175
Netherlands 1,240 1,340 1,505 1,995 2,105 2,430 2,795
Paraguay4 60 40 20 50 0 20 ..
Poland 7,210 7,455 7,225 8,195 8,405 9,510 12,510
Portugal 12,295 13,965 14,325 16,750 14,350 14,490 6,345
Ireland (Eire)5 390 430 400 660 715 525 1,665
Romania 16,800 8,510 6,990 4,540 3,700 3,535 3,940
Russian Federation6 5,465 3,180 1,855 2,850 3,395 5,205 8,305
Sweden 380 380 330 320 240 330 255
Switzerland 3,980 3,985 3,885 3,760 2,920 2,925 2,380
Ukraine6 2,810 1,675 850 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 9,070 10,115 11,215 14,065 16,020 20,230 30,185
United States8 17,395 15,425 15,795 16,655 16,040 16,940 18,025
All other countries 320,385 245,530 210,910 193,395 134,995 120,800 61,885

Ontario

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Ontario Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 6,587,580 6,086,815 5,586,980 5,511,240 4,922,240 4,464,050 3,410,830
Canada 4,511,750 4,261,220 3,973,560 3,931,175 3,586,290 3,203,665 2,430,865
Austria 4,425 5,650 7,100 8,400 9,560 10,305 10,795
Belgium 4,160 4,570 5,115 5,795 6,395 6,815 6,695
China, People’s Republic of2 129,500 86,305 52,000 41,580 28,110 12,685 11,240
Denmark 2,955 3,440 4,120 4,870 5,295 6,005 6,195
Finland 3,265 3,875 4,885 5,390 6,335 6,910 7,850
France 8,765 8,390 8,165 8,240 7,830 6,460 4,415
Germany3 40,110 44,855 52,430 61,245 65,655 63,805 65,120
Hungary 11,390 13,060 14,920 18,780 21,015 22,940 24,215
India 171,690 117,975 82,190 66,780 45,230 35,290 11,125
Italy 79,190 96,065 113,270 147,255 162,140 175,865 156,485
Mexico 17,360 13,080 8,585 6,355 3,550 2,315 1,010
Netherlands 27,490 33,255 39,565 46,935 50,640 51,570 52,020
Paraguay4 665 510 640 545 400 340 ..
Poland 73,400 71,540 64,835 57,045 41,805 41,095 46,420
Portugal 67,255 70,760 73,945 81,840 69,760 65,290 27,080
Ireland (Eire)5 7,140 8,915 10,090 11,850 10,605 7,100 12,845
Romania 28,175 21,235 13,375 9,380 6,715 6,475 6,175
Russian Federation6 24,600 16,610 7,745 19,680 22,615 30,290 41,605
Sweden 1,805 2,020 2,170 2,260 2,030 1,900 1,840
Switzerland 4,470 4,705 4,140 4,540 4,160 3,785 3,080
Ukraine6 19,450 13,250 6,335 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 173,650 194,735 217,505 254,650 270,445 283,105 268,380
United States8 66,095 62,755 63,755 67,255 62,610 58,010 45,395
All other countries 1,108,810 928,050 756,535 649,410 433,035 362,035 169,980

Manitoba

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Manitoba Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 611,280 585,425 567,830 567,665 542,220 501,945 419,905
Canada 516,535 501,830 485,145 480,825 458,610 422,660 348,540
Austria 255 385 395 480 535 600 1,145
Belgium 225 220 400 400 445 430 705
China, People’s Republic of2 2,860 2,055 2,110 1,960 1,385 725 970
Denmark 210 165 315 375 430 475 685
Finland 65 90 100 220 160 190 260
France 595 560 665 690 740 705 505
Germany3 4,340 4,660 5,350 5,715 6,450 6,345 6,660
Hungary 460 490 685 915 1,170 1,135 1,690
India 4,790 3,830 3,470 3,175 2,715 1,760 660
Italy 1,490 1,925 2,315 2,830 3,390 3,500 3,270
Mexico 3,920 3,200 2,900 2,440 1,820 1,605 730
Netherlands 1,345 1,630 1,730 2,365 2,375 2,800 2,920
Paraguay4 3,150 2,010 1,675 1,925 1,530 720 ..
Poland 3,790 3,995 4,490 5,345 5,925 6,090 7,900
Portugal 2,935 3,320 4,055 4,155 3,875 4,240 1,855
Ireland (Eire)5 285 440 450 435 395 330 780
Romania 525 445 535 520 390 420 565
Russian Federation6 1,550 725 480 2,300 3,515 5,125 8,740
Sweden 60 80 85 100 95 165 335
Switzerland 275 275 290 165 325 155 145
Ukraine6 1,575 1,100 810 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 8,705 8,510 10,160 11,370 13,165 13,755 16,720
United States8 5,015 4,830 5,505 5,775 5,805 5,350 4,680
All other countries 46,330 38,620 33,720 33,190 26,965 22,680 9,445

Saskatchewan

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Saskatchewan Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 524,300 512,240 503,500 506,300 501,745 454,715 376,820
Canada 494,120 484,835 475,350 474,595 468,225 420,085 334,780
Austria 100 140 170 245 305 365 895
Belgium 60 65 100 115 150 155 275
China, People’s Republic of2 2,150 1,615 1,815 1,920 1,700 800 1,430
Denmark 170 195 155 350 295 415 620
Finland 35 20 30 75 65 85 75
France 190 215 245 265 265 290 240
Germany3 1,555 1,630 1,600 2,325 2,545 2,815 3,525
Hungary 170 220 245 500 700 675 1,125
India 1,285 755 1,095 955 1,250 695 425
Italy 175 340 395 470 525 770 560
Mexico 290 185 155 105 140 90 65
Netherlands 670 745 915 1,175 1,180 1,260 1,235
Paraguay4 35 25 20 15 20 5 ..
Poland 815 975 1,090 1,655 2,025 2,315 3,635
Portugal 135 100 165 165 230 245 100
Ireland (Eire)5 140 185 205 290 300 205 490
Romania 365 250 235 235 300 275 550
Russian Federation6 170 150 125 705 1,310 1,910 4,200
Sweden 40 45 65 110 130 145 325
Switzerland 150 130 180 125 80 65 185
Ukraine6 340 315 290 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 4,315 4,530 4,900 6,075 6,840 7,890 10,545
United States8 3,440 3,310 3,635 4,060 4,715 5,155 7,935
All other countries 13,380 11,255 10,305 9,790 8,460 8,005 3,600

Alberta

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
Alberta Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 1,942,820 1,696,755 1,486,985 1,419,280 1,292,360 1,199,975 698,600
Canada 1,583,355 1,408,325 1,229,065 1,164,710 1,065,350 984,535 558,400
Austria 1,095 1,215 1,120 1,430 1,525 1,775 1,850
Belgium 575 590 655 880 700 780 600
China, People’s Republic of2 24,985 14,600 12,025 11,405 9,045 4,280 3,885
Denmark 1,615 1,810 2,115 2,465 3,365 3,230 3,520
Finland 435 405 355 410 615 550 275
France 2,065 1,895 1,675 1,830 1,685 1,550 770
Germany3 14,005 14,195 15,455 17,100 17,675 17,930 15,095
Hungary 1,875 1,920 2,560 2,845 3,730 3,985 3,670
India 27,490 17,700 12,700 11,555 9,235 6,880 1,350
Italy 3,960 4,670 5,220 7,170 7,910 8,515 6,925
Mexico 3,950 2,260 1,465 870 545 485 110
Netherlands 9,135 10,130 10,785 12,715 13,125 13,365 11,355
Paraguay4 355 225 150 145 105 160 ..
Poland 11,830 10,910 11,035 10,850 10,255 10,030 10,500
Portugal 2,970 2,845 2,900 3,145 3,325 3,170 930
Ireland (Eire)5 1,510 1,855 1,860 2,075 1,850 1,170 1,795
Romania 3,515 2,210 1,355 1,525 1,445 1,335 1,280
Russian Federation6 2,820 1,940 1,275 3,345 3,885 5,235 7,910
Sweden 490 535 525 495 545 545 765
Switzerland 1,360 1,435 1,330 1,055 960 1,185 815
Ukraine6 2,560 1,800 1,385 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 40,235 39,295 40,370 44,920 46,965 48,180 33,005
United States8 20,165 19,610 18,860 18,845 18,295 19,945 17,840
All other countries 180,485 134,375 110,720 97,495 70,235 61,165 15,950

British Columbia

Table 6.2-2
Selected historical Agriculture–Population tables – Country of birth of persons in the labour force, census years 1971 and 1981 to 2006
British Columbia Country of birth of persons in the labour force1
2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1971
number of persons
Symbols:
  • ..not available for a specific reference period
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. In 1971, female farm labourers who were unpaid family workers and who "helped without pay" for fewer than 20 hours a week were excluded from the employed category and classified as "not in the labour force." However, in subsequent censuses this group of female farm labourers has been classified as employed.
  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 2,226,385 2,059,945 1,960,665 1,748,920 1,484,185 1,389,215 930,030
Canada 1,560,305 1,481,280 1,434,900 1,295,835 1,112,120 1,036,515 688,765
Austria 2,270 2,315 2,580 2,990 3,405 3,245 3,410
Belgium 780 865 960 1,040 915 935 760
China, People’s Republic of2 72,905 50,505 39,905 31,835 24,355 11,390 11,915
Denmark 2,575 3,195 4,170 4,235 5,005 5,625 5,260
Finland 1,780 2,080 2,155 2,520 2,505 2,685 2,340
France 3,785 3,325 3,250 2,765 2,510 2,415 1,200
Germany3 19,470 21,630 24,070 26,090 25,240 24,755 20,995
Hungary 3,055 3,430 4,315 4,500 4,935 5,415 4,730
India 79,895 62,110 50,885 39,280 27,690 21,320 6,345
Italy 7,310 8,605 10,025 12,350 13,615 14,540 13,120
Mexico 4,705 3,410 2,165 1,850 975 875 345
Netherlands 10,410 11,890 14,635 15,190 15,890 16,385 13,420
Paraguay4 1,505 1,105 1,365 1,125 1,060 625 ..
Poland 9,625 9,395 9,310 7,830 6,650 6,670 6,230
Portugal 4,710 5,680 6,280 7,140 7,315 7,535 3,855
Ireland (Eire)5 2,355 2,565 2,685 2,785 2,535 1,635 2,725
Romania 4,725 3,385 2,430 1,450 975 1,195 1,040
Russian Federation6 4,510 2,615 1,400 3,230 4,250 5,480 7,435
Sweden 1,390 1,450 1,320 1,425 1,350 1,420 1,750
Switzerland 2,930 2,915 3,115 2,505 2,220 2,350 1,815
Ukraine6 3,320 2,060 1,260 .. .. .. ..
United Kingdom7 72,455 76,970 84,245 90,005 86,445 93,015 78,115
United States8 38,290 36,705 37,315 35,440 31,265 31,140 22,590
All other countries 311,330 260,465 215,935 155,505 100,965 92,045 31,865
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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