By the numbers: Black History Month 2023
By the numbers: Black History Month 2023 (PDF, 8.42 MB)
Description: By the numbers: Black History Month 2023
Population growth
In 2021, over 1.5 million people in Canada reported being Black (+349,000 since 2016), accounting for 4.3% of Canada’s total population.
A rich diversity of Black origins
Overall, the Black population in Canada reported more than 300 ethnic or cultural origins in 2021. The four most frequently reported origins were African, Jamaican, Haitian and Canadian.More likely to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2021
According to the 2021 Census, nearly one-third (32.4%) of the Black population aged 25 to 64 had a bachelor’s degree or higher, up from 27.0% in 2016.Participation in the labour market
In December 2022, about two-thirds (66.6%) of Black Canadians aged 15 and older were employed.
Source: Statistics Canada, Black History Month... by the numbers, 2023
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