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Immigrant population by place of birth, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  number
Total - Place of birth 5,448,480 8,030 4,140 41,315 22,465
United States 237,920 1,600 1,310 8,065 7,955
Central and South America 304,650 50 70 760 535
Caribbean and Bermuda 294,050 105 70 880 390
Europe 2,287,555 4,220 2,195 21,060 10,160
   United Kingdom 606,000 2,590 1,050 10,800 5,300
   Other Northern and Western Europe 494,825 910 755 6,320 3,325
   Eastern Europe 471,365 350 135 1,790 625
   Southern Europe 715,370 365 255 2,150 915
Africa 282,600 405 45 1,285 820
Asia 1,989,180 1,520 410 8,710 2,305
   West Central Asia and the Middle East 285,585 205 135 3,945 485
   Eastern Asia 730,600 365 155 1,980 720
   South East Asia 469,105 355 55 1,200 555
   Southern Asia 503,895 600 65 1,590 540
Oceania and other countries 52,525 135 45 555 295
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2004-04-21.

For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation.



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