Do you know the total number of Immigrants in Canada? Canada, a land of vast natural beauty and boundless opportunities, has long held its doors open to immigrants from around the world. Like a colorful mosaic, this diverse nation is woven together by the unique stories, dreams, and aspirations of those who have sought refuge, growth, and a better life on its shores.
In this blog, we embark on a journey to explore the lives of immigrants in Canada in different ways.
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Total Number of Immigrants in Canada
Canada has more than 8 million total immigrants from all over the world and 8 million is a huge number on its own for a country with permanent residence.
There were 492,982 total Immigrants in Canada by 2022, and 2,26,309 in 2021.
Total Number of Immigrants in Canada in 2022 by province:
There are 2,27,235 immigrants in 2022 in Ontario, Canada which is a big number on its own, and Nunavut territories has 52 immigrants which is the lowest number across all provinces and territories.
| Provinces and Territories | Number of immigrants |
| Ontario | 2,27,235 |
| British Columbia | 83,200 |
| Quebec | 62,798 |
| Alberta | 52,573 |
| Manitoba | 21,340 |
| Saskatchewan | 16,281 |
| Nova Scotia | 13,816 |
| New Brunswick | 8,401 |
| Prince Edward Island | 3,436 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2,843 |
| Yukon | 663 |
| Northwest Territories | 346 |
| Nunavut | 52 |
How many study permit holders are in Canada by country?
Canada is best known for their high educational culture and top-ranked universities. India is in the top position in the world with 3,19,000 study permit holders.
| Countries | Study Permit holders |
| India | 3,19,000 |
| China | 1,00,000 |
| Phillipins | 32,425 |
| France | 27,110 |
| Nigeria | 21,645 |
| Iran | 21,105 |
| Korea | 16,500 |
| Vietnam | 16,130 |
| Mexico | 14,920 |
| USA | 14,456 |
Total Number of PR in Canada by 2022
Permanent Residency, in Canada, is a legal status that allows foreign nationals to live and work in Canada indefinitely. PNP holds the number 1 position having the most 88,270 PRs in 2022, which means the total number of permanent residents in 2022 was 88,270 through the PNP pathway.
| Pathways | Number of PR |
| PNP | 88,270 |
| Skilled Worker | 81,085 |
| Sponsored Spouse or Partner | 64,135 |
| Temperory Resident to PR pathway | 39,045 |
| Canadian Experience | 28,705 |
| Sponsored parents or Grandparents | 27,270 |
| Government Assisted Refugee | 23,910 |
| Privately Sponsored Refugee | 22,520 |
| Sponsored Children | 5,325 |
| Investors | 5,005 |
| Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program | 4,875 |
| Caregiver | 4,340 |
| Rural and Northern Immigration | 1,345 |
| Agri-Food Pilot | 1000 |
| Self Employed | 815 |
| Sponsored Extended Family Member | 630 |
| Start-up Business | 580 |
| Skilled Trade | 460 |
| Entrepreneur | 170 |
| Blended Sponsorship Refugee | 100 |
International students in Canada program enrollment category in 2021
Canada is a top destination for international students seeking quality education and a multicultural experience. International students choose courses across all universities to their interests.
Here are some number that shows data of international students according to their students.
| Program | Number of international students |
| Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 1,16,919 |
| Mathematics, computer, and information sciences | 57,366 |
| Business, management, and public administration | 43,770 |
| Personal, protective, and transportation services | 42,996 |
| Physical and life sciences and technologies | 29,526 |
| Humanities | 26,313 |
| Health and related fields | 18,960 |
| Visual and performing arts and communications technologies | 11,940 |
| Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 6,291 |
| Unclassified | 6,246 |
| Personal, protective and transportation services | 4,542 |
| Other | 3,951 |
| Education | 3,342 |
| Personal improvement and leisure | 1,437 |
The total number of International Students in Canada is 8,07,260 in 2022, it is because Canada is famous for its high quality of education.
