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Percentage of Labour force and employees covered by a registered pension plan (RPP)
Related tables: Employment and unemployment, Non-wage benefits, Pension plans and funds and other retirement income programs.
| 1994 | 1999 | 2004 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | ||||
| RPP members | ||||
| Both sexes | 5,169,644 | 5,267,894 | 5,670,684 | 6,023,741 |
| Males | 2,929,968 | 2,904,921 | 2,976,031 | 3,025,544 |
| Females | 2,239,676 | 2,362,973 | 2,694,653 | 2,998,197 |
| % | ||||
| Labour force | ||||
| Both sexes | 35.1 | 33.5 | 32.8 | 32.6 |
| Males | 36.0 | 34.0 | 32.1 | 30.9 |
| Females | 34.0 | 33.0 | 33.5 | 34.4 |
| Employees | ||||
| Both sexes | 43.8 | 40.8 | 38.9 | 39.2 |
| Males | 45.8 | 42.0 | 38.9 | 38.1 |
| Females | 41.5 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.4 |
| Notes: The data used from Labour Force Survey (labour force and employees) are annual averages to which the number of Canadian Forces members was added. Employees refer to employees in the public and private sector and include self-employed workers in incorporated business (with and without paid help). Registered pension plans are plans established by either employers or unions to provide retirement income to employees. Source: Statistics Canada, Pension Plans in Canada and Labour Force Survey. Last modified: 2011-04-29. | ||||
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