Gender share of part-time employment in Canada
Canada: Gender share of part-time employment was 61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
28th
of 40 countries
All-time high
71.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 1980
All-time low
61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2025
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Gender share of part-time employment in Canada, 1976–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender share of part-time employment in Canada is 61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender share of part-time employment in Canada peaked at 71.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1980 and was at its lowest, 61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2025.
That places Canada 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 50 years of available data.
Gender share of part-time employment in Canada, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 70.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1977 | 70.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 70.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 70.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 71.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 70.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 70.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 69.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 69.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 70.32 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 69.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 70.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 70.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 70.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 69.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 69.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 68.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 68.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 68.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 68.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 69.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 69.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 69.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 69.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 69.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 68.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 68.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 68.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 68.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 68.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 67.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 67.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 67.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 66.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 66.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 66.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 66.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 66.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 65.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 65.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 64.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 64.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 64.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 63.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 62.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 64.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 62.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 62.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 70.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 70.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 70.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
| 1980s | 70.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 69.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 71.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 1990s | 69.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 68.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 69.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 66.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 69.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 66.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 64.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 25 Norway 62.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 26 Russian Federation 62.35 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 27 United States of America 62.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 29 Finland 61.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 30 Sweden 61.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 31 Cyprus 59.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More work & labour data for Canada
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3334 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6552 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,234 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,715 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 26,798 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 26,814 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 53,612 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender share of part-time employment in Canada?
- Gender share of part-time employment in Canada was 61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest gender share of part-time employment recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 71.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1980.
- What is the lowest gender share of part-time employment recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025.
- How does Canada rank for gender share of part-time employment?
- Canada ranks 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gender share of part-time employment rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Gender share of part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains gender composition of part-time employment with standardised (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total) and detailed age groups. Data are further broken down by professional status - employees, total employment. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates. For detailed information on labour force surveys for all countries please see LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.