Yemeni Canadians
Total population | |
---|---|
8,115[1] (2021 Canada Census) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal | |
Languages | |
Arabic (Yemeni Arabic), English and French | |
Religion | |
Islam |
Yemeni Canadians are Canadians of Yemeni descent or Yemenis who have Canadian citizenship.
Demography
Population
According to the 2016 Census there were 6,645 Canadians who claimed Yemeni ancestry.[2]
Language
Most Yemeni Canadians speak Arabic, English or French.
Religion
Religious group | 2021[3][a] | |
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Pop. | % | |
Islam | 6,800 | 83.74% |
Judaism | 575 | 7.08% |
Irreligion | 545 | 6.71% |
Christianity | 155 | 1.91% |
Buddhism | 10 | 0.12% |
Hinduism | 10 | 0.12% |
Other | 25 | 0.31% |
Total Yemeni Canadian population | 8,120 | 100% |
See also
Notes
- ^ Religious breakdown proportions based on "Yemeni" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2021 census.[3]
References
- ^ "Knowledge of languages by age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions". Census Profile, 2021 Census. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Data tables, 2016 Census". Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ a b Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2023-05-10). "Religion by ethnic or cultural origins: Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
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