Share of the population 15–64: Canadian provinces ranked (2026)
Measure: Share of the population aged 15 to 64 (%, derived). All 13 provinces and territories with data in Age structure by province and territory, ranked from highest to lowest. Reference period: 2026.
National value: 65 (Canada).
- Lowest: 62.2 to 62.6 %
- Group 2: 62.6 to 64.7 %
- Group 3: 64.7 to 65 %
- Group 4: 65 to 66.7 %
- Highest: 66.7 to 70.7 %
Rank is derived by Quadranac: 1 = highest value; ties share a rank. The ranked value is itself derived; see the source table for the method. Values are as published in the source table.
| 1 | Northwest Territories | 70.7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Yukon | 69.7 |
| 3 | Alberta | 66.7 |
| 4 | Ontario | 65.9 |
| 4 | British Columbia | 65.9 |
| 6 | Nunavut | 65 |
| 7 | Manitoba | 64.8 |
| 8 | Prince Edward Island | 64.7 |
| 9 | Nova Scotia | 63.8 |
| 10 | Saskatchewan | 63.7 |
| 11 | Quebec | 62.6 |
| 12 | New Brunswick | 62.5 |
| 13 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 62.2 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2026.
Cite this ranking
Canadian provinces and territories ranked by share of the population aged 15 to 64 (%, derived) (2026). Data: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01; rank derived by Quadranac. Data last updated 2026-11-09. https://quadranac.com/rankings/ca-provinces-by-share-of-the-population-aged-15-to-64/