Algerian Canadians
Population distribution of Algerian Canadians by census division, 2021 census | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 73,770 (by ancestry, 2021 Census)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Quebec | 65,860[1] |
| Ontario | 4,970[1] |
| Languages | |
| Arabic (Algerian Arabic), Berber languages, English and French | |
| Religion | |
| Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Irreligion | |
Algerian Canadians (Arabic: كنديون جزائريون) are Canadian citizens of Algerian ancestry or Algeria-born people residing in Canada, as well as people from the state of Algeria who are ethno-linguistic and religious minorities. According to the 2011 Census there were 49,110 Canadians who claimed full or partial Algerian ancestry.[2] Canada is home to the largest Algerian community in North America, as well as the second largest (after France) regarding the Algerian diaspora.
Between 2004 and 2013, 42,252 permanent residents moved to Canada from Algeria.[3]
Religion
| Religious group | 2021[4][a] | 2001[5][b] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
| Christianity | 2,100 | 2.85% | 1,080 | 6.97% |
| Islam | 59,485 | 80.64% | 12,765 | 82.38% |
| Irreligion | 11,395 | 15.45% | 1,460 | 9.42% |
| Judaism | 525 | 0.71% | 150 | 1.03% |
| Buddhism | 20 | 0.03% | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 245 | 0.33% | 30 | 0.19% |
| Total Algerian Canadian population | 73,770 | 100% | 15,495 | 100% |
Notable Algerian Canadians
- Rabah Aït Ouyahia, actor
- Zakaria Bahous, professional soccer player
- Mohamed Farsi, professional soccer player
- Boualem Khouider, climate scientist
- Zachary Lagha, ice dancer
- Lynda Thalie, singer-songwriter
- Zaho, singer
See also
- Moroccan Canadians
- Tunisian Canadians
- Arab Canadians
- Berber Canadians
- Algeria–Canada relations
- Middle Eastern Canadians
Notes
- ^ Religious breakdown proportions based on "Algerian" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2021 census.[4]
- ^ Religious breakdown proportions based on "Algerian" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2001 census.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Statistics Canada (9 February 2022). "Ethnic or cultural origin". 2021 Census of Population (table). Census Profile. Ottawa. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2021001.
- ^ Statistics Canada (8 May 2013). "2011 National Household Survey: Data tables". Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Facts and figures 2013 – Immigration overview: Permanent residents". Citizenship and Immigration Canada. April 23, 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-07-07.
- ^ 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 2024-09-15.
- ^ a b Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2013-12-23). "2001 Census Topic-based tabulations Selected Demographic and Cultural Characteristics (105), Selected Ethnic Groups (100), Age Groups (6), Sex (3) and Single and Multiple Ethnic Origin Responses (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2025-09-21.