New permanent residents per year
Hamilton census metropolitan area, intended destination.
| Period | Permanent residents |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,025 |
| 2016 | 4,185 |
| 2017 | 3,220 |
| 2018 | 4,035 |
| 2019 | 4,140 |
| 2020 | 2,730 |
| 2021 | 6,565 |
| 2022 | 5,755 |
| 2023 | 6,845 |
| 2024 | 7,020 |
| 2025 | 5,955 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 3,590 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
Post-graduation work permits
New PGWP holders per year in this metropolitan area.
| Category | PGWP holders |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 505 |
| 2016 | 745 |
| 2017 | 780 |
| 2018 | 1,250 |
| 2019 | 1,580 |
| 2020 | 1,750 |
| 2021 | 2,135 |
| 2022 | 1,705 |
| 2023 | 3,630 |
| 2024 | 3,460 |
| 2025 | 3,030 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 5,140 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
More context
Who lives here.
- Neighbourhood maps of origins, languages and recent immigrants: Census Atlas: Hamilton.
- Province: Ontario.