South African Canadians
Total population
51,590 (2021)
Regions with significant populations
Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton, Ottawa
Languages
Religion
Related ethnic groups
Zimbabwean Canadians, Australian Canadians

South African Canadians are Canadians of South African descent. Most South African Canadians are White South Africans, mostly of British and Afrikaner ancestry. According to the 2021 Canada census there were 51,590 South African-born immigrants in Canada.[1] It includes those who hold or have ever held permanent resident status in Canada, including naturalized citizens. 12,270 people considered Afrikaans their mother tongue.[2]

Demographics

South African-born population in Canada by year:[3]

Year Number Increase / Decrease
1921[4] 1,760 Steady
1931[5] 2,235 Increase27.0%
2001[6] 34,990 Increase1.465%
2006[7] 38,305 Increase9.5%
2011[8] 40,550 Increase5.9%
2016[9] 44,660 Increase10.1%
2021[10] 51,590 Increase15.5%

South African-born immigrants by province and territory as recorded in the 2021 Canada Census:

Total South African Born Population
Province or Territory Total % of Total
 Canada 51,590 100%
 Ontario 21,540 41.7%
 British Columbia 15,380 29.9%
 Alberta 8,965 17.4%
 Saskatchewan 2,075 4.0%
 Manitoba 1,180 2.2%
 Quebec 1,020 1.9%
 Nova Scotia 710 1.4%
 New Brunswick 300 0.6%
 Newfoundland and Labrador 185 0.4%
 Prince Edward Island 120 0.2%
 Northwest Territories 90 0.2%
 Yukon 15 0.1%
 Nunavut 10 0.0%

Notable South African Canadians

See also

References

  1. ^ "Immigrant population by selected places of birth, admission category and period of immigration, 2021 Census". Statistics Canada.
  2. ^ "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". Statistics Canada.
  3. ^ "B05006PLACE OF BIRTH FOR THE FOREIGN-BORN POPULATION IN THE UNITED STATES". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2013-04-03). "Sixth census of Canada,1921 . Vol. II: Ages, conjugal condition, birthplace, birthplace of parents, year of immigration and naturalization, language spoken, literacy, school attendance, blindness and deaf-mutism". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2013-04-03). "Seventh census of Canada, 1931 . v. 4. Cross-classification". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  6. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2013-12-23). "2001 Census Topic-based tabulations Immigrant Status and Period of Immigration (10A) and Place of Birth of Respondent (260) for Immigrants and Non-permanent Residents, for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  7. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2009-03-23). "Place of birth for the immigrant population by period of immigration, 2006 counts and percentage distribution, for Canada, provinces and territories - 20% sample data". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  8. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2019-01-23). "2011 National Household Survey: Data tables Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, National Household Survey, 2011". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  9. ^ Statistics Canada (25 October 2017). "Immigrant population by place of birth, period of immigration, 2016 counts, both sexes, age (total), Canada, 2016 Census – 25% Sample data | Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity Highlight Tables". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  10. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2022-10-26). "Immigrant status and period of immigration by place of birth and citizenship: Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
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