Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Ottawa, City
Ottawa (City) – Age distribution, 2016 to 2021
Ottawa (City) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
---|---|---|---|
0 to 14 | 16.4% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
15 to 64 | 66.7% | 67.2% | 66.1% |
65 and over | 16.9% | 15.7% | 18.1% |
16.4%
In 2021, 166,925 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Ottawa (City), representing respectively 16.4% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
66.7%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 66.7% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
16.9%
In 2021, 172,150 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Ottawa (City), representing respectively 16.9% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Ottawa (City), 2016 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Ottawa (City), 2016 to 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, Ottawa (City), 2021
Average age for Ottawa (City) and higher level geographies, 2021
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