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]