Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Kitchener, City
Kitchener (City) – Age distribution, 2016 to 2021
Kitchener (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 | 17.5% | 18.0% | 16.9% |
| 15 to 64 | 67.8% | 68.7% | 66.9% |
| 65 and over | 14.7% | 13.2% | 16.2% |
17.5%
In 2021, 44,905 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Kitchener (City), representing respectively 17.5% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
67.8%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 67.8% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
14.7%
In 2021, 37,805 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Kitchener (City), representing respectively 14.7% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Kitchener (City), 2016 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Kitchener (City), 2016 to 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, Kitchener (City), 2021
Average age for Kitchener (City) and higher level geographies, 2021
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