Very diverse, resilient and fast growing Black Canadian communities, set to double in size by 2041
Black People live in Canada
Ethnic or cultural origins
Mother tongues
Black people will be living in Canada by 2041
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of Canada's population
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increase in Canadian-born Blacks 1996-2021
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of all racialized groups
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increase in blacks born outside Canada 1996-2021
Different countries of birth
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Live in urban areas of Canada
In 2021, the Black population in Canada was 1,547,870, which is 4.3% of the total population. The Black population has more than doubled since 1996, and is expected to continue to grow, and could reach over 3 million people by 2041. The census metropolitan areas with the most black people include Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Hamilton, Oshawa, and Québec City.
Kente House is an independent, national institute for applied research, education and community engagement, dedicated to strengthening and empowering Canada’s people of African descent, their communities and the organizations that serve them. Through collaborating with communities, organizations and agencies, we create opportunities for program learning, capacity development, Black heritage education and public awareness of black contributions to Canada’s pros
Black Children and Youth in Canada
Kente House is an independent, national institute for applied research, education and community engagement, dedicated to strengthening and empowering Canada’s people of African descent, their communities and the organizations that serve them. Through collaborating with communities, organizations and agencies, we create opportunities for program learning, capacity development, Black heritage education and public awareness of black contributions to Canada’s prosperity.
Black children and youth
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of all children and youth in Canada
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of all racialized children and youth
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are children and youth (0-25 years)
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