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Experienced labour force 15 years and over by occupation (1991-2001 Censuses)

Definitions and notes 1991 1996 2001
  number
All occupations 14,220,235 14,317,545 15,576,565
Management occupations 1,383,410 1,289,125 1,620,900
Business, finance and administrative occupations 2,727,160 2,718,250 2,768,375
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 669,970 712,495 1,003,810
Health occupations 703,930 719,450    812,200
Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 917,835 975,385 1,068,810
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 337,355 386,315    435,680
Sales and service occupations 3,476,380 3,724,430 3,813,750
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,199,375 2,018,355 2,193,090
Occupations unique to primary industry 734,515 680,685    667,550
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,070,300 1,093,045 1,192,395
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2004-09-01.

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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