Foreign-born Population, 2001: Foreign-born Population (by census division)

As of May 15, 2001, 5.4 million people, or 18.4% of the total population, were born outside the country. This was the highest proportion since 1931, when foreign-born people made up 22.2% of the population. In 1996, the proportion was 17.4%. The map shows the percentage of the total population that was foreign-born by census division.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:39 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:39 (UTC)
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title_fr Population née à l’étranger, 2001 - Population née à l’étranger (par division de recensement)
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