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Yemeni Canadians

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Yemeni Canadians
Total population
8,115[1] (2021 Canada Census)
Regions with significant populations
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal
Languages
Arabic (Yemeni Arabic), English and French
Religion
Islam

Yemeni Canadians are Canadians of Yemeni descent or Yemenis who have Canadian citizenship.


Demography

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Population

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According to the 2016 Census there were 6,645 Canadians who claimed Yemeni ancestry.[2]

Language

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Most Yemeni Canadians speak Arabic, English or French.

Religion

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Yemeni Canadian demography by religion
Religious group 2021[3][a]
Pop. %
Islam 6,800 83.74%
Judaism 575 7.08%
Irreligion 545 6.71%
Christianity 155 1.91%
Buddhism 10 0.12%
Hinduism 10 0.12%
Other 25 0.31%
Total Yemeni Canadian population 8,120 100%

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Religious breakdown proportions based on "Yemeni" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2021 census.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Knowledge of languages by age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions". Census Profile, 2021 Census. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  2. ^ Statistics Canada. "Data tables, 2016 Census". Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  3. ^ a b Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2023-05-10). "Religion by ethnic or cultural origins: Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
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