Peel at a glance

Peel Region, located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel is growing steadily. It features a mixed landscape of bustling urban centres, charming villages, and rural lands.

Breakdown of Peel's population ⁽¹⁾

Brampton:
679,400 Caledon:
79,200 Mississauga:
741,700

We're diverse

51.5% of our population was born outside of Canada.

Peel's population by birthplace ⁽²⁾

47% Canada
3% Africa
31% Asia
10% Europe
8% Americas

We're educated ⁽²⁾

The number of people who have a post-secondary education is higher in Peel than in Ontario and Canada as a whole.

83% have at least a high school diploma or certificate
55% have a post secondary education
63% of recent immigrants arriving in Peel 15 years and older have post secondary education
57% of Peel's visible minority population have a post secondary education

We're bustling

Goods movement is a pillar of Peel's economy. Peel is a significant freight hub for Canada. Commodities valued at approximately $1.8 billion travel to, from, and through Peel each day. ⁽³⁾

We're on the go

5 major highways, several international railroads, and the Toronto Pearson International Airport all exist within our borders. 63% of Peel residents over the age of 15 commute to work within Peel. 74% of them rely on personal vehicles to get there. ⁽²⁾

People who commute to work ⁽²⁾

67% Drive alone
55% Carpool
63% Use transit
57% Bike, walk, or use other means

We're the youngest in the GTA

The average age of our residents is 39 years. Children under the age of 15 make up 16.5% of our population. Peel has the lowest proportion of seniors, people 65 years or older in the GTA, at 15%.⁽²⁾

(1) Statistics Canada, Census, 2021 (with 2016 undercount applied).
(2) Statistics Canada, Census, 2021.
(3) Ministry of Transportation, Commercial Vehicle Survey, 2015.

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