Immigration from Philippines to Canada.
25,235 citizens of Philippines became permanent residents in 2025, making it the number 2 source country. The highest year since 2015 was 2015 (50,845). From January to July 2026: 16,000.
Data through July 2026Retrieved October 8, 2026Updated monthly, mid-month
Permanent residents per year
Citizens of Philippines.
| Period | Permanent residents |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 50,845 |
| 2016 | 41,850 |
| 2017 | 40,900 |
| 2018 | 35,045 |
| 2019 | 27,810 |
| 2020 | 10,970 |
| 2021 | 18,020 |
| 2022 | 22,100 |
| 2023 | 26,965 |
| 2024 | 32,320 |
| 2025 | 25,235 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 16,000 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
By immigration category
Per year.
| Category | Economic | Family | Refugees and protected persons | Humanitarian and other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 44,730 | 5,920 | 10 | 105 |
| 2016 | 35,770 | 5,970 | 5 | 70 |
| 2017 | 33,325 | 7,415 | 0 | 145 |
| 2018 | 27,375 | 7,400 | 0 | 235 |
| 2019 | 18,730 | 8,870 | 0 | 205 |
| 2020 | 6,595 | 4,155 | 5 | 135 |
| 2021 | 11,255 | 6,490 | 15 | 180 |
| 2022 | 15,760 | 6,200 | 20 | 80 |
| 2023 | 18,350 | 8,410 | 10 | 145 |
| 2024 | 22,645 | 9,500 | 25 | 75 |
| 2025 | 17,305 | 7,780 | 0 | 15 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Top programs, 2023 to 2025 combined
| Program | Value |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 30,850 |
| Spouses and partners | 12,790 |
| Caregivers | 8,390 |
| Parents and grandparents | 6,435 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 4,760 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 3,205 |
| Children | 1,830 |
| Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot | 1,585 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Study and work permits
New permit holders per year.
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits | Express Entry invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,950 | 11,840 | 12,095 | 3,060 |
| 2016 | 3,055 | 11,210 | 13,015 | 1,515 |
| 2017 | 2,925 | 9,460 | 9,480 | 970 |
| 2018 | 4,260 | 7,160 | 9,060 | 725 |
| 2019 | 6,495 | 7,600 | 10,345 | 815 |
| 2020 | 4,655 | 7,020 | 7,300 | 900 |
| 2021 | 14,845 | 12,935 | 10,510 | 1,935 |
| 2022 | 25,775 | 17,035 | 13,140 | 790 |
| 2023 | 34,690 | 36,355 | 22,330 | 2,155 |
| 2024 | 25,475 | 36,585 | 22,845 | 2,260 |
| 2025 | 21,060 | 30,275 | 17,585 | 2,025 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 9,295 | 22,450 | 10,315 | 1,770 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Express Entry – Invited Candidates – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
Who stays, who settled.
- In a Statistics Canada study of immigrants admitted from 1982 to 2017, 7.9% of those born in Philippines had left Canada within 20 years of arriving (all immigrants: 17.5%). See retention by country.
- Where people of Philippines origin live in Canada today: Census Atlas community page.
- Moving from Philippines: our Philippines to Canada guide.
- Compare Philippines with another country: compare tool.