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Sex Composition of the Population
In most regions in Canada, the numbers of males and females are nearly equal. Typically, there are more males than females at the younger ages and more females than males at the older ages. This differential sex composition results primarily from the predominance of males at birth and higher life expectancy of females at older ages. In certain regions, in-migration of males tends to tilt the sex composition in favour of males, particularly in the younger working age groups.
Sex Composition of the Population Map(s)
