Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Saint John, Census metropolitan area
Saint John (CMA) – Age distribution, 2001 to 2021
Saint John (CMA) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
| Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 | 15.5% | 16.3% | 14.7% |
| 15 to 64 | 64.1% | 64.6% | 63.7% |
| 65 and over | 20.4% | 19.1% | 21.6% |
15.5%
In 2021, 20,205 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Saint John (CMA), representing respectively 15.5% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
64.1%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 64.1% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
20.4%
In 2021, 26,640 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Saint John (CMA), representing respectively 20.4% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Saint John (CMA), 2001 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Saint John (CMA), 2001 to 2021
Proportion (in percentage) of persons aged 65 and over, by census metropolitan areas, 2016 and 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, Saint John (CMA), 2021
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