LANG – French-Speaking Study Permit Holders From Africa – December 6, 2022
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Jan – Oct 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 3,897 | 4,430 | 5,956 | 4,934 | 7,852 | 8,490 |
| Rest of Canada | 1,624 | 2,133 | 2,750 | 1,716 | 3,443 | 3,927 |
| Canada | 5,521 | 6,563 | 8,706 | 6,650 | 11,295 | 12,417 |
- The number of French-speaking study permit holders from Africa has steadily increased over time (see Figure 1).
- Canada welcomed a yearly average of 7,747 French-speaking study permit holders from Africa between 2017 and 2021 (105% increase from 5,521 to 11,295, respectively).
- In 2022 (Jan. to Oct.), there were 12,417 French-speaking study permit holders from Africa surpassing the 2021 total.
- The number of French-speaking study permit holders from Africa destined for Quebec exhibited similar trends to Canada’s overall numbers. A yearly average of 5,414 between 2017 and 2021.
- From 2017 to 2021, the number doubled from 3,897 to 7,852, respectively.
- In 2022 (Jan. to Oct.), there were 8,490 French-speaking Africans with study permits holders surpassing the 2021 7,852 total.
- Majority of French-speaking study permit holders from Africa were destined for Quebec.
- Between 2017 and 2021, the proportion of African French-speaking study permit holders destined for Quebec exhibited a steady trend with an average of 70% per year.
- In 2022, as of October thus far, 68% of French speaking Africans with study permits that became valid were destined for Quebec.
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 6,071 | 6,591 | 8,530 | 8,509 | 10,462 |
| Rest of Canada | 3,503 | 3,976 | 4,879 | 4,440 | 5,615 |
| Canada | 9,574 | 10,567 | 13,409 | 12,949 | 16,077 |
- Year-end number of French-speaking study permit holders from Africa has steadily increased over time (see Figure 2).
- For Canada overall, a yearly average of 12,515 African French-speaking study permit holders had a valid permit on December 31st between 2017 and 2021 (68% increase from 9,574 to 16,077, respectively).
- Year-end number of French-speaking study permit holders from Africa destined for Quebec exhibited similar trends to Canada’s overall numbers.
- Between 2017 and 2021, a yearly average of 8,033 African French-speaking study permit holders had a valid permit on December 31st and were destined for Quebec.
- Very similarly to Canada overall, from 2017 to 2021, the number of permit holders from Africa destined for Quebec increased by 72% (from 6,071 to 10,462, respectively).
- Between 2017 and 2021, the percentage of African French-speaking study permit holders destined for Quebec marginally increased from 63% to 65%, respectively.