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Chart 2 (data) Immigrant population as a percentage of total population
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| Year | Total - Immigrant status | Immigrant population | Non-permanent residents | % of immigrant population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 24,083,500 | 3,843,335 | 0 | 16.0 |
| 1986 | 25,022,005 | 3,908,150 | 223,410 | 15.6 |
| 1991 | 26,994,045 | 4,342,890 | 223,410 | 16.1 |
| 1996 | 28,528,125 | 4,971,070 | 265,355 | 17.4 |
| 2001 | 29,639,030 | 5,448,480 | 198,640 | 18.4 |
| 2006 | 31,241,030 | 6,186,950 | 265,355 | 19.8 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, censuses of population. | ||||
