Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Edmonton, Census metropolitan area
Edmonton (CMA) – Age distribution, 2001 to 2021
Edmonton (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 | 18.6% | 19.1% | 18.1% |
15 to 64 | 67.0% | 67.5% | 66.5% |
65 and over | 14.4% | 13.4% | 15.5% |
18.6%
In 2021, 263,830 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Edmonton (CMA), representing respectively 18.6% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
67.0%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 67.0% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
14.4%
In 2021, 204,460 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Edmonton (CMA), representing respectively 14.4% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Edmonton (CMA), 2001 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Edmonton (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, Edmonton (CMA), 2021
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