Number of immigrants in Canada 2000-2018
Number of immigrants in Canada from 2000 to 2018 (in 1,000s)
Canada’s appeal as an immigration destination has been increasing over the past two decades, with a total of 303,257 immigrating to the country in 2018. This figure is a decrease from 2016, when about 323,190 immigrants came to Canada, but is much more than the estimated 199,170 immigrants in 2003.
Immigration to the Great White North
Between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018, there were an estimated 132,417 immigrants to Ontario, making it the most popular immigration destination out of any province. While the number of immigrants has been increasing over the years, less than half of surveyed Canadians believed that there were too many immigrants in the country. This is most definitely a positive, since in 2017, the Canadian government announced its aim to significantly increase the number of permanent residents to Canada in order to combat an aging workforce and the decline of working-age adults.
Profiles of immigrants to Canada
The gender of immigrants to Canada in 2018 was just about an even split, with 150,405 male immigrants and 152,852 female immigrants. In addition, most foreign-born individuals in Canada came from India, followed by China and the Philippines. The United States was the fifth most common origin country for foreign-born residents in Canada.
Number of immigrants in Canada from 2000 to 2018 (in 1,000s)
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| Number of immigrants in thousands | |
|---|---|
| 2018* | 303.26 |
| 2017 | 272.71 |
| 2016 | 323.19 |
| 2015 | 240.76 |
| 2014 | 267.92 |
| 2013 | 263.16 |
| 2012 | 260.11 |
| 2011 | 259.1 |
| 2010 | 270.58 |
| 2009 | 245.29 |
| 2008 | 249.62 |
| 2007 | 238.13 |
| 2006 | 254.37 |
| 2005 | 244.58 |
| 2004 | 239.08 |
| 2003 | 199.17 |
| 2002 | 256.41 |
| 2001 | 252.53 |
| 2000 | 205.71 |
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