32%
of first-generation men aged 35–44 work in Professional & Technical fields.
Manufacturing & Construction ties at 32%.
30%
of first-generation women aged 35–44 work in Trade & Services — the largest sector.
Professional & Technical (25%) and Health & Education (25%) are close behind.
36%
of second-generation men work in Professional & Technical fields.
Trade & Services follows at 28%.
39%
of second-generation women work in Professional & Technical fields.
Health & Education (18%) is the second-largest sector.
Work of Iranian-Canadians: First Generation
Private sector Public sector Self-employed No work in last 5 years
Source: Census PUMF — 2021 Canadian Census
First generation ages 25+, by age group and gender. Smaller estimates should be interpreted with caution.
Professional & Technical Health & Education Trade & Services Manufacturing & Construction Public & Other
Source: Census PUMF — 2021 Canadian Census
First generation ages 25+, by age group and gender. Smaller estimates should be interpreted with caution.
Work of Iranian-Canadians: Second Generation
Private sector Public sector Self-employed No work in last 5 years
Source: Census PUMF — 2021 Canadian Census
Second generation ages 25+, all ages combined due to small sample size. Smaller estimates should be interpreted with caution.
Professional & Technical Health & Education Trade & Services Manufacturing & Construction Public & Other
Source: Census PUMF — 2021 Canadian Census
Second generation ages 25+, all ages combined due to small sample size. Smaller estimates should be interpreted with caution.