Census Profile, 2016 Census
Ruisseau-Ferguson, Unorganized [Census subdivision], Quebec and Canada [Country]

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 0 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 0 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 ... ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 0 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 0 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 0.0 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 678.47 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 x x x 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years x x x 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years x x x 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years x x x 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years x x x 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years x x x 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years x x x 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years x x x 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years x x x 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years x x x 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years x x x 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years x x x 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years x x x 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years x x x 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years x x x 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years x x x 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over x x x 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years x x x 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years x x x 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years x x x 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years x x x 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over x x x 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years x x x 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years x x x 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years x x x 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over x x x 8,230 1,340 6,890
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data x x x 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years x x x 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years x x x 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over x x x 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over x x x 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population x x x 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population x x x 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house x ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys x ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 x ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house x ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house x ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex x ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys x ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house x ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 x ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person x ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons x ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons x ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons x ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons x ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households x ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size x ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 x x x 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law x x x 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married x x x 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law x x x 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law x x x 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married x x x 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated x x x 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced x x x 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed x x x 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 x ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons x ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons x ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons x ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons x ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families x ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 x ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families x ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples x ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples x ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent x ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent x ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent x ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data x ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children x ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children x ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child x ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children x ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children x ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data x ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child x ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children x ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children x ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data x x x 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households x ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 x ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 x ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households x ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households x ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households x ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households x ... ... 582,350 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 x x x 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only x x x 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only x x x 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French x x x 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French x x x 648,970 265,920 383,045
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 x x x 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English x x x 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French x x x 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French x x x 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French x x x 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 x x x 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 x x x 22.8 22.7 22.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 x x x 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses x x x 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages x x x 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English x x x 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French x x x 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages x x x 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages x x x 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages x x x 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot x x x 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages x x x 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw x x x 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) x x x 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree x x x 100 50 55
Naskapi x x x 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree x x x 315 125 190
Plains Cree x x x 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree x x x 45 20 25
Swampy Cree x x x 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree x x x 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. x x x 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages x x x 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite x x x 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq x x x 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages x x x 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin x x x 1,260 590 670
Ojibway x x x 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree x x x 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) x x x 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. x x x 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages x x x 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages x x x 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) x x x 110 55 60
Beaver x x x 190 85 105
Carrier x x x 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin x x x 660 295 360
Dene x x x 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) x x x 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in x x x 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) x x x 80 25 50
Sekani x x x 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages x x x 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) x x x 765 365 400
South Slavey x x x 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. x x x 280 130 150
Tahltan languages x x x 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) x x x 180 90 90
Tahltan x x x 95 40 50
Tutchone languages x x x 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone x x x 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone x x x 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. x x x 50 20 35
Haida x x x 75 35 40
Inuit languages x x x 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) x x x 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut x x x 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. x x x 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages x x x 1,115 485 635
Cayuga x x x 45 20 20
Mohawk x x x 980 430 555
Oneida x x x 55 20 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. x x x 35 15 20
Kutenai x x x 105 55 55
Michif x x x 465 230 235
Salish languages x x x 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox x x x 80 45 40
Halkomelem x x x 475 225 245
Lillooet x x x 315 155 155
Okanagan x x x 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) x x x 445 225 220
Squamish x x x 40 20 20
Straits x x x 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) x x x 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. x x x 255 135 125
Siouan languages x x x 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota x x x 1,215 570 635
Stoney x x x 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. x x x 55 30 25
Tlingit x x x 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages x x x 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) x x x 880 435 445
Nisga'a x x x 400 200 200
Tsimshian x x x 200 90 110
Wakashan languages x x x 805 370 435
Haisla x x x 90 40 50
Heiltsuk x x x 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) x x x 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) x x x 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. x x x 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. x x x 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages x x x 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages x x x 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages x x x 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle x x x 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. x x x 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages x x x 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen x x x 805 455 350
Oromo x x x 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali x x x 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 365 195 170
Semitic languages x x x 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic x x x 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic x x x 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic x x x 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic x x x 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari x x x 1,320 635 685
Hebrew x x x 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese x x x 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna x x x 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages x x x 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) x x x 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese x x x 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e x x x 170 65 100
Austronesian languages x x x 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol x x x 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano x x x 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian x x x 745 400 345
Hiligaynon x x x 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano x x x 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy x x x 1,430 665 760
Malay x x x 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) x x x 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan x x x 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) x x x 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray x x x 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. x x x 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages x x x 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole x x x 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. x x x 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. x x x 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages x x x 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada x x x 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam x x x 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil x x x 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu x x x 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. x x x 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages x x x 795 395 405
Indo-European languages x x x 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian x x x 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian x x x 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages x x x 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages x x x 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian x x x 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian x x x 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages x x x 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan x x x 810 385 430
Bosnian x x x 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian x x x 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian x x x 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech x x x 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian x x x 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish x x x 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian x x x 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian x x x 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian x x x 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak x x x 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) x x x 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian x x x 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages x x x 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic x x x 1,090 540 550
Welsh x x x 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. x x x 530 295 235
Germanic languages x x x 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans x x x 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish x x x 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch x x x 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian x x x 2,100 1,095 1,005
German x x x 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic x x x 1,285 600 685
Norwegian x x x 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish x x x 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) x x x 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish x x x 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. x x x 525 280 240
Greek x x x 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages x x x 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages x x x 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali x x x 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati x x x 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi x x x 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri x x x 565 300 265
Konkani x x x 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi x x x 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali x x x 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) x x x 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) x x x 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi x x x 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) x x x 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu x x x 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages x x x 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish x x x 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto x x x 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) x x x 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. x x x 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages x x x 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan x x x 865 440 425
Italian x x x 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese x x x 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian x x x 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish x x x 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. x x x 720 380 340
Japanese x x x 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages x x x 1,715 910 805
Georgian x x x 1,715 910 805
Korean x x x 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages x x x 1,575 690 885
Mongolian x x x 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages x x x 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) x x x 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan x x x 1,535 815 720
Edo x x x 1,670 770 900
Ewe x x x 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) x x x 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga x x x 920 445 470
Ganda x x x 1,295 625 665
Igbo x x x 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala x x x 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) x x x 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) x x x 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona x x x 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili x x x 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof x x x 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba x x x 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. x x x 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages x x x 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka x x x 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. x x x 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages x x x 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language x x x 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language x x x 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e x x x 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages x x x 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages x x x 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese x x x 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka x x x 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin x x x 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong x x x 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) x x x 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) x x x 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. x x x 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. x x x 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages x x x 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese x x x 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages x x x 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan x x x 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages x x x 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao x x x 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai x x x 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e x x x 80 35 55
Turkic languages x x x 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani x x x 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish x x x 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur x x x 1,035 510 525
Uzbek x x x 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages x x x 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian x x x 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish x x x 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian x x x 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. x x x 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. x x x 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses x x x 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French x x x 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language x x x 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language x x x 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language x x x 33,900 16,535 17,365
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 x x x 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses x x x 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages x x x 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English x x x 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French x x x 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages x x x 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages x x x 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages x x x 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot x x x 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages x x x 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw x x x 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) x x x 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree x x x 10 5 5
Naskapi x x x 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree x x x 110 55 60
Plains Cree x x x 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree x x x 20 5 15
Swampy Cree x x x 330 140 190
Woods Cree x x x 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. x x x 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages x x x 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite x x x 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq x x x 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages x x x 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin x x x 370 170 200
Ojibway x x x 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree x x x 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) x x x 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. x x x 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages x x x 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages x x x 10,255 5,120 5,135
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) x x x 15 10 10
Beaver x x x 50 30 20
Carrier x x x 245 115 130
Chilcotin x x x 255 125 130
Dene x x x 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) x x x 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in x x x 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) x x x 10 5 5
Sekani x x x 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages x x x 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) x x x 340 180 155
South Slavey x x x 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. x x x 105 55 55
Tahltan languages x x x 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) x x x 25 10 10
Tahltan x x x 0 5 5
Tutchone languages x x x 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone x x x 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone x x x 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. x x x 15 5 5
Haida x x x 10 5 0
Inuit languages x x x 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) x x x 165 75 90
Inuktitut x x x 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. x x x 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages x x x 285 135 155
Cayuga x x x 10 0 5
Mohawk x x x 255 115 140
Oneida x x x 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. x x x 5 0 5
Kutenai x x x 15 10 5
Michif x x x 85 40 45
Salish languages x x x 285 130 150
Comox x x x 0 0 0
Halkomelem x x x 45 20 25
Lillooet x x x 25 15 10
Okanagan x x x 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) x x x 55 30 20
Squamish x x x 5 0 5
Straits x x x 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) x x x 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. x x x 25 15 10
Siouan languages x x x 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota x x x 255 140 120
Stoney x x x 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. x x x 20 10 15
Tlingit x x x 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages x x x 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) x x x 315 155 155
Nisga'a x x x 70 40 30
Tsimshian x x x 25 15 15
Wakashan languages x x x 75 45 35
Haisla x x x 20 10 15
Heiltsuk x x x 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) x x x 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) x x x 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. x x x 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages x x x 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages x x x 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages x x x 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle x x x 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages x x x 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen x x x 620 330 285
Oromo x x x 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali x x x 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 185 85 95
Semitic languages x x x 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic x x x 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic x x x 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic x x x 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic x x x 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari x x x 735 335 400
Hebrew x x x 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese x x x 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna x x x 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. x x x 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages x x x 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) x x x 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese x x x 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e x x x 85 40 45
Austronesian languages x x x 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol x x x 290 140 155
Cebuano x x x 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian x x x 195 105 90
Hiligaynon x x x 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano x x x 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy x x x 435 220 210
Malay x x x 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) x x x 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan x x x 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) x x x 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray x x x 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,160 545 620
Creole languages x x x 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole x x x 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. x x x 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages x x x 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada x x x 1,630 825 800
Malayalam x x x 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil x x x 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu x x x 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. x x x 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages x x x 340 160 180
Indo-European languages x x x 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian x x x 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian x x x 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages x x x 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages x x x 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian x x x 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian x x x 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages x x x 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan x x x 230 105 120
Bosnian x x x 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian x x x 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian x x x 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech x x x 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian x x x 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish x x x 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian x x x 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian x x x 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian x x x 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak x x x 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) x x x 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian x x x 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. x x x 670 310 360
Celtic languages x x x 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic x x x 185 105 80
Welsh x x x 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. x x x 80 50 30
Germanic languages x x x 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans x x x 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish x x x 855 410 445
Dutch x x x 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian x x x 185 95 90
German x x x 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic x x x 270 120 150
Norwegian x x x 345 145 200
Swedish x x x 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) x x x 355 170 185
Yiddish x x x 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,625 820 810
Greek x x x 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages x x x 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages x x x 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali x x x 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati x x x 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi x x x 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri x x x 135 70 70
Konkani x x x 720 355 370
Marathi x x x 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali x x x 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) x x x 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) x x x 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi x x x 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) x x x 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu x x x 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages x x x 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish x x x 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto x x x 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) x x x 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages x x x 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan x x x 355 165 190
Italian x x x 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese x x x 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian x x x 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish x x x 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. x x x 180 85 95
Japanese x x x 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages x x x 1,040 565 475
Georgian x x x 1,035 565 475
Korean x x x 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages x x x 910 440 470
Mongolian x x x 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages x x x 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) x x x 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan x x x 340 180 160
Edo x x x 415 175 240
Ewe x x x 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) x x x 825 400 425
Ga x x x 250 105 140
Ganda x x x 345 160 185
Igbo x x x 1,000 485 510
Lingala x x x 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) x x x 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) x x x 1,530 670 865
Shona x x x 1,035 475 560
Swahili x x x 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof x x x 1,380 745 635
Yoruba x x x 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. x x x 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages x x x 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka x x x 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,525 730 800
Sign languages x x x 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language x x x 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language x x x 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e x x x 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages x x x 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages x x x 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese x x x 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka x x x 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin x x x 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong x x x 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) x x x 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) x x x 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. x x x 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. x x x 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages x x x 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese x x x 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages x x x 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan x x x 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. x x x 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages x x x 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao x x x 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai x x x 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e x x x 30 15 15
Turkic languages x x x 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani x x x 1,245 640 610
Turkish x x x 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur x x x 610 315 290
Uzbek x x x 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. x x x 455 230 225
Uralic languages x x x 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian x x x 975 365 610
Finnish x x x 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian x x x 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. x x x 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses x x x 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French x x x 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language x x x 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language x x x 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language x x x 69,315 33,465 35,850
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 x x x 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None x x x 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English x x x 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French x x x 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language x x x 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal x x x 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal x x x 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French x x x 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language x x x 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language x x x 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language x x x 2,080 1,075 1,010
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 x x x 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data x x x 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data x x x 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data x x x 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data x x x 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data x x x 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 x x x 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data x x x 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data x x x 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data x x x 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data x x x 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data x x x 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) x x x 46,057 54,369 37,193
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 x x x 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 x x x 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 x x x 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 x x x 65,997 74,289 55,510
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 x x x 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 x x x 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 x x x 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 x x x 11.7 8.4 16.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 x x x 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income x x x 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income x x x 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income x x x 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) x x x 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 x x x 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 x x x 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 x x x 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 x x x 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 x x x 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 x x x 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 x x x 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 x x x 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 x x x 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over x x x 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 x x x 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over x x x 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 x x x 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income x x x 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income x x x 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income x x x 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) x x x 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 x x x 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 x x x 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 x x x 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 x x x 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 x x x 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 x x x 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 x x x 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over x x x 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 x x x 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 x x x 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over x x x 1,095,140 804,690 290,445
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 x x x 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income x x x 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income x x x 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income x x x 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) x x x 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 x x x 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 x x x 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 x x x 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 x x x 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 x x x 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 x x x 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 x x x 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 x x x 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over x x x 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 x x x 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 x x x 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over x x x 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data x ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data x ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data x ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data x ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) x ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 x ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 x ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 x ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 x ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 x ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 x ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 x ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 x ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 x ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 x ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 x ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 x ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 x ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 x ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 x ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over x ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 x ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 x ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 x ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over x ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 x ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 x ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 x ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 x ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 x ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 x ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 x ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 x ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 x ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 x ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 x ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 x ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 x ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 x ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 x ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over x ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 x ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 x ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over x ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 x ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families x ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data x ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) x ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) x ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives x ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data x ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) x ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) x ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children x ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data x ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families x ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 x ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data x ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) x ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) x ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data x ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) x ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) x ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data x ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) x ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 x x x 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 x x x 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 x x x 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 x x x 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 x x x 42,939 46,085 39,915
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 x x x 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution x x x 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile x x x 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile x x x 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile x x x 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile x x x 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile x x x 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution x x x 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile x x x 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile x x x 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile x x x 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile x x x 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile x x x 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 x x x 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years x x x 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years x x x 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years x x x 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over x x x 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) x x x 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years x x x 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years x x x 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years x x x 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over x x x 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) x x x 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) x x x 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) x x x 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) x x x 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) x x x 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) x x x 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years x x x 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years x x x 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years x x x 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over x x x 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) x x x 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) x x x 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) x x x 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) x x x 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) x x x 5.1 4.1 5.9
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages x x x 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English x x x 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French x x x 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages x x x 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages x x x 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages x x x 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot x x x 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages x x x 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw x x x 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) x x x 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree x x x 195 80 115
Naskapi x x x 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree x x x 545 225 320
Plains Cree x x x 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree x x x 40 30 10
Swampy Cree x x x 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree x x x 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. x x x 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages x x x 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite x x x 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq x x x 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages x x x 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin x x x 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway x x x 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree x x x 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) x x x 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. x x x 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages x x x 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages x x x 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) x x x 210 105 100
Beaver x x x 340 180 165
Carrier x x x 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin x x x 1,150 535 610
Dene x x x 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) x x x 2,375 1,210 1,165
Gwich'in x x x 360 165 200
Sarsi (Sarcee) x x x 150 60 90
Sekani x x x 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages x x x 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) x x x 1,010 475 530
South Slavey x x x 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. x x x 680 320 360
Tahltan languages x x x 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) x x x 365 205 170
Tahltan x x x 270 140 130
Tutchone languages x x x 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone x x x 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone x x x 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. x x x 85 35 50
Haida x x x 465 205 260
Inuit languages x x x 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) x x x 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut x x x 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. x x x 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages x x x 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga x x x 125 40 85
Mohawk x x x 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida x x x 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. x x x 115 45 75
Kutenai x x x 175 95 80
Michif x x x 1,210 585 625
Salish languages x x x 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox x x x 185 75 110
Halkomelem x x x 1,060 475 585
Lillooet x x x 790 405 385
Okanagan x x x 820 370 450
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) x x x 1,305 640 665
Squamish x x x 285 125 155
Straits x x x 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) x x x 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. x x x 565 295 270
Siouan languages x x x 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota x x x 1,760 870 890
Stoney x x x 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. x x x 140 70 70
Tlingit x x x 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages x x x 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) x x x 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a x x x 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian x x x 410 180 235
Wakashan languages x x x 1,490 680 805
Haisla x x x 175 65 110
Heiltsuk x x x 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) x x x 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) x x x 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. x x x 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. x x x 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages x x x 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages x x x 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages x x x 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle x x x 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. x x x 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages x x x 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen x x x 1,085 625 470
Oromo x x x 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali x x x 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 480 220 265
Semitic languages x x x 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic x x x 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic x x x 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic x x x 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic x x x 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari x x x 1,710 855 860
Hebrew x x x 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese x x x 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna x x x 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages x x x 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) x x x 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese x x x 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. x x x 190 70 120
Austronesian languages x x x 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol x x x 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano x x x 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian x x x 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon x x x 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano x x x 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy x x x 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay x x x 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) x x x 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan x x x 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) x x x 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray x x x 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. x x x 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages x x x 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole x x x 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. x x x 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. x x x 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages x x x 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada x x x 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam x x x 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil x x x 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu x x x 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. x x x 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages x x x 870 435 435
Indo-European languages x x x 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian x x x 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian x x x 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages x x x 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages x x x 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian x x x 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian x x x 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages x x x 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan x x x 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian x x x 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian x x x 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian x x x 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech x x x 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian x x x 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish x x x 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian x x x 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian x x x 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian x x x 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak x x x 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) x x x 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian x x x 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. x x x 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages x x x 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic x x x 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh x x x 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. x x x 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages x x x 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans x x x 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish x x x 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch x x x 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian x x x 2,910 1,515 1,395
German x x x 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic x x x 1,780 830 945
Norwegian x x x 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish x x x 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) x x x 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish x x x 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. x x x 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek x x x 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages x x x 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages x x x 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali x x x 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati x x x 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi x x x 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri x x x 905 490 420
Konkani x x x 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi x x x 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali x x x 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) x x x 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) x x x 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi x x x 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) x x x 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu x x x 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages x x x 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish x x x 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto x x x 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) x x x 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. x x x 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages x x x 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan x x x 2,035 1,145 890
Italian x x x 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese x x x 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian x x x 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish x x x 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese x x x 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages x x x 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian x x x 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean x x x 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages x x x 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian x x x 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages x x x 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) x x x 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan x x x 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo x x x 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe x x x 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) x x x 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga x x x 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda x x x 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo x x x 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala x x x 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) x x x 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) x x x 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona x x x 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili x x x 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof x x x 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba x x x 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. x x x 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages x x x 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka x x x 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. x x x 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages x x x 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language x x x 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language x x x 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. x x x 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages x x x 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages x x x 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese x x x 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka x x x 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin x x x 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong x x x 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) x x x 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) x x x 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. x x x 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. x x x 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages x x x 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese x x x 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages x x x 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan x x x 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. x x x 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages x x x 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao x x x 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai x x x 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. x x x 115 50 65
Turkic languages x x x 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani x x x 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish x x x 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur x x x 1,385 685 700
Uzbek x x x 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. x x x 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages x x x 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian x x x 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish x x x 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian x x x 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. x x x 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. x x x 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 x x x 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 x x x 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over x x x 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 x x x 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 x x x 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 x x x 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 x x x 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 x x x 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 x x x 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 x x x 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 x x x 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 x x x 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 x x x 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 x x x 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 x x x 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years x x x 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years x x x 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years x x x 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years x x x 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over x x x 694,320 318,060 376,260
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 x x x 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas x x x 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil x x x 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia x x x 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador x x x 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana x x x 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti x x x 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica x x x 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico x x x 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru x x x 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago x x x 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 x x x 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas x x x 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe x x x 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina x x x 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia x x x 40,045 20,005 20,035
France x x x 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany x x x 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece x x x 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary x x x 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 x x x 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy x x x 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands x x x 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland x x x 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal x x x 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania x x x 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation x x x 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 x x x 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine x x x 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 x x x 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe x x x 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa x x x 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria x x x 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt x x x 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia x x x 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya x x x 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco x x x 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria x x x 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia x x x 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of x x x 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa x x x 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia x x x 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan x x x 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh x x x 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 x x x 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 x x x 208,940 98,020 110,915
India x x x 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 x x x 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq x x x 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan x x x 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 x x x 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon x x x 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan x x x 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines x x x 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka x x x 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 x x x 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan x x x 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam x x x 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia x x x 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 x x x 57,030 28,210 28,825
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 x x x 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas x x x 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil x x x 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia x x x 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba x x x 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti x x x 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica x x x 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico x x x 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 x x x 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 x x x 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas x x x 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe x x x 140,030 70,995 69,035
France x x x 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany x x x 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 x x x 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 x x x 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania x x x 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation x x x 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine x x x 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 x x x 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe x x x 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa x x x 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria x x x 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon x x x 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the x x x 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire x x x 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt x x x 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea x x x 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia x x x 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco x x x 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria x x x 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia x x x 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of x x x 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia x x x 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa x x x 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia x x x 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan x x x 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh x x x 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 x x x 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 x x x 4,975 2,090 2,880
India x x x 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 x x x 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq x x x 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel x x x 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan x x x 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 x x x 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon x x x 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal x x x 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan x x x 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines x x x 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia x x x 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka x x x 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 x x x 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan x x x 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey x x x 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates x x x 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam x x x 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia x x x 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 x x x 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia x x x 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 x x x 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 x x x 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 x x x 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 x x x 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 x x x 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 x x x 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 x x x 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 x x x 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 x x x 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 x x x 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 x x x 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 x x x 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 x x x 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 x x x 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 x x x 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis x x x 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) x x x 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 x x x 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 x x x 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity x x x 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 x x x 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian x x x 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 x x x 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 x x x 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 x x x 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry x x x 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry x x x 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 x x x 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries x x x 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries x x x 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries x x x 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries x x x 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 x x x 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 x x x 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries x x x 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries x x x 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries x x x 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 x x x 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries x x x 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries x x x 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries x x x 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries x x x 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 x x x 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 x x x 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 x x x 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese x x x 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black x x x 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino x x x 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American x x x 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab x x x 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 x x x 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 x x x 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean x x x 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese x x x 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 x x x 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 x x x 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 x x x 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 x x x 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins x x x 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) x x x 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit x x x 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis x x x 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins x x x 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian x x x 119,675 57,805 61,865
American x x x 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian x x x 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker x x x 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander x x x 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian x x x 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian x x x 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois x x x 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 x x x 1,895 950 945
European origins x x x 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins x x x 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander x x x 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish x x x 1,975 995 975
English x x x 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish x x x 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx x x x 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish x x x 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh x x x 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 x x x 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins x x x 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian x x x 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton x x x 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican x x x 1,750 950 805
French x x x 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) x x x 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian x x x 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian x x x 940 485 455
Belgian x x x 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch x x x 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish x x x 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian x x x 4,590 2,395 2,195
German x x x 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger x x x 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss x x x 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 x x x 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) x x x 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish x x x 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish x x x 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic x x x 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian x x x 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish x x x 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 x x x 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins x x x 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian x x x 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian x x x 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech x x x 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 x x x 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian x x x 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian x x x 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian x x x 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian x x x 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan x x x 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish x x x 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian x x x 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian x x x 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak x x x 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian x x x 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 x x x 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins x x x 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian x x x 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian x x x 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan x x x 1,280 740 535
Croatian x x x 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot x x x 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek x x x 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian x x x 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar x x x 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian x x x 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese x x x 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin x x x 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese x x x 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian x x x 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian x x x 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian x x x 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish x x x 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 x x x 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 x x x 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins x x x 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque x x x 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish x x x 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) x x x 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 x x x 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 x x x 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins x x x 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan x x x 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian x x x 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian x x x 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan x x x 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib x x x 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban x x x 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican x x x 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian x x x 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean x x x 1,125 515 605
Haitian x x x 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican x x x 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian x x x 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican x x x 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan x x x 930 460 470
Puerto Rican x x x 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian x x x 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian x x x 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian x x x 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 x x x 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 x x x 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins x x x 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) x x x 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak x x x 1,440 610 830
Argentinian x x x 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean x x x 1,755 915 845
Bolivian x x x 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian x x x 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean x x x 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian x x x 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican x x x 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian x x x 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan x x x 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese x x x 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic x x x 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran x x x 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya x x x 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican x x x 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan x x x 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian x x x 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan x x x 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian x x x 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean x x x 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan x x x 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan x x x 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 x x x 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins x x x 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins x x x 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan x x x 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan x x x 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti x x x 1,585 855 735
Beninese x x x 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe x x x 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian x x x 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian x x x 1,845 955 885
Congolese x x x 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo x x x 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe x x x 845 470 375
Gabonese x x x 1,405 660 750
Gambian x x x 975 495 475
Ghanaian x x x 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean x x x 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo x x x 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian x x x 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian x x x 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian x x x 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké x x x 1,125 585 535
Nigerian x x x 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh x x x 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese x x x 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean x x x 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese x x x 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof x x x 840 495 345
Yoruba x x x 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 x x x 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins x x x 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian x x x 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber x x x 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic x x x 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka x x x 900 500 400
Egyptian x x x 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan x x x 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure x x x 1,190 655 535
Moroccan x x x 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese x x x 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian x x x 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 x x x 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins x x x 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner x x x 1,870 955 915
Amhara x x x 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 x x x 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian x x x 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian x x x 1,710 790 920
Eritrean x x x 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian x x x 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari x x x 665 355 305
Kenyan x x x 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy x x x 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian x x x 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo x x x 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan x x x 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois x x x 1,285 575 710
Somali x x x 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African x x x 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian x x x 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian x x x 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan x x x 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian x x x 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean x x x 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu x x x 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 x x x 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins x x x 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 x x x 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 x x x 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins x x x 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins x x x 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan x x x 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 x x x 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian x x x 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian x x x 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani x x x 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian x x x 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara x x x 1,515 810 705
Iranian x x x 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi x x x 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli x x x 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian x x x 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh x x x 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd x x x 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti x x x 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz x x x 1,060 510 550
Lebanese x x x 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian x x x 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun x x x 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian x x x 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian x x x 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik x x x 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar x x x 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk x x x 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen x x x 1,040 540 500
Uighur x x x 1,555 775 785
Uzbek x x x 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni x x x 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 x x x 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins x x x 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi x x x 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali x x x 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese x x x 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian x x x 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan x x x 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati x x x 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri x x x 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali x x x 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani x x x 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi x x x 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese x x x 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan x x x 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil x x x 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 x x x 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins x x x 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese x x x 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) x x x 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese x x x 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino x x x 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong x x x 805 420 390
Indonesian x x x 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese x x x 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen x x x 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean x x x 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian x x x 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian x x x 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian x x x 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean x x x 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese x x x 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai x x x 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan x x x 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese x x x 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 x x x 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins x x x 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 x x x 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins x x x 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian x x x 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander x x x 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins x x x 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian x x x 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian x x x 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori x x x 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 x x x 1,530 725 805
Samoan x x x 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 x x x 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner x ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter x ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing x ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium x ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium x ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms x ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom x ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms x ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms x ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms x ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms x ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms x ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms x ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms x ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms x ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling x ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room x ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room x ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 x ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable x ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable x ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before x ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 x ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 x ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 x ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 x ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 x ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 x ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed x ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed x ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer x ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers x ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers x ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 x ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years x ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years x ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years x ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years x ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years x ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years x ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years x ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over x ... ... 387,135 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 x ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs x ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs x ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% x ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data x ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 x ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 x ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 x ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 x ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 x ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 x ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data x ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 x ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 x ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 x ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 x ... ... 1,002 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 x x x 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree x x x 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 x x x 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree x x x 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma x x x 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 x x x 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 x x x 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma x x x 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level x x x 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above x x x 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree x x x 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level x x x 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry x x x 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree x x x 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 x x x 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 x x x 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree x x x 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 x x x 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree x x x 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma x x x 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 x x x 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 x x x 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma x x x 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level x x x 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above x x x 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree x x x 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level x x x 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry x x x 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree x x x 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 x x x 175,685 102,415 73,275
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 x x x 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 x x x 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education x x x 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education x x x 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies x x x 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services x x x 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts x x x 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities x x x 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics x x x 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters x x x 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities x x x 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 x x x 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies x x x 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations x x x 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History x x x 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters x x x 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law x x x 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies x x x 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs x x x 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences x x x 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies x x x 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 x x x 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology x x x 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences x x x 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration x x x 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science x x x 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions x x x 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services x x x 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies x x x 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences x x x 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences x x x 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 x x x 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences x x x 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians x x x 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences x x x 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services x x x 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science x x x 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics x x x 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 x x x 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies x x x 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services x x x 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering x x x 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields x x x 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation x x x 410 85 325
46. Construction trades x x x 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians x x x 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production x x x 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation x x x 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences x x x 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation x x x 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields x x x 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies x x x 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs x x x 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs x x x 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services x x x 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services x x x 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art x x x 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences x x x 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services x x x 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving x x x 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other x x x 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other x x x 3,170 890 2,280
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 x x x 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 x x x 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education x x x 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education x x x 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies x x x 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services x x x 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts x x x 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities x x x 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics x x x 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters x x x 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities x x x 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 x x x 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies x x x 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations x x x 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History x x x 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters x x x 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law x x x 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies x x x 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs x x x 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences x x x 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies x x x 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 x x x 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology x x x 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences x x x 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration x x x 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science x x x 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions x x x 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services x x x 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies x x x 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences x x x 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences x x x 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 x x x 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences x x x 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians x x x 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences x x x 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services x x x 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science x x x 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics x x x 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 x x x 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies x x x 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services x x x 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering x x x 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields x x x 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation x x x 350 70 275
46. Construction trades x x x 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians x x x 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production x x x 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation x x x 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences x x x 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation x x x 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields x x x 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies x x x 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs x x x 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs x x x 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services x x x 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services x x x 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art x x x 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences x x x 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services x x x 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving x x x 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other x x x 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other x x x 2,585 740 1,845
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 x x x 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree x x x 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 x x x 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada x x x 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence x x x 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence x x x 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 x x x 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 x x x 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines x x x 298,830 109,820 189,020
India x x x 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 x x x 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 x x x 205,375 94,690 110,685
France x x x 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other x x x 1,253,790 618,135 635,655
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 x x x 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree x x x 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 x x x 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada x x x 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence x x x 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence x x x 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 x x x 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 x x x 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines x x x 263,095 96,025 167,065
India x x x 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 x x x 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 x x x 175,825 79,635 96,190
France x x x 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other x x x 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 x x x 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force x x x 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed x x x 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed x x x 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force x x x 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate x x x 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate x x x 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate x x x 7.7 8.3 7.1
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 x x x 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 x x x 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked x x x 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 x x x 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 x x x 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year x x x 42.4 42.9 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 x x x 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 x x x 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 x x x 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee x x x 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 x x x 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 x x x 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 x x x 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 x x x 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations x x x 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations x x x 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations x x x 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations x x x 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services x x x 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport x x x 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations x x x 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations x x x 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations x x x 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities x x x 814,285 576,435 237,845
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 x x x 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 x x x 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 x x x 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting x x x 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction x x x 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities x x x 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction x x x 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing x x x 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade x x x 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade x x x 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing x x x 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries x x x 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance x x x 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing x x x 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services x x x 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises x x x 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services x x x 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services x x x 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance x x x 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation x x x 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services x x x 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) x x x 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration x x x 1,128,945 589,530 539,405
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 x x x 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home x x x 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada x x x 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address x x x 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place x x x 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data x x x 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence x x x 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence x x x 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence x x x 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory x x x 157,970 91,445 66,525
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 x x x 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver x x x 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger x x x 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit x x x 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked x x x 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle x x x 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method x x x 193,595 113,525 80,060
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 x x x 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes x x x 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes x x x 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes x x x 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes x x x 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over x x x 1,494,830 882,485 612,345
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 x x x 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. x x x 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. x x x 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. x x x 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. x x x 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. x x x 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. x x x 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 x x x 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses x x x 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages x x x 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English x x x 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French x x x 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages x x x 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages x x x 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages x x x 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot x x x 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages x x x 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw x x x 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) x x x 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree x x x 0 0 0
Naskapi x x x 370 180 190
Northern East Cree x x x 40 25 10
Plains Cree x x x 95 60 35
Southern East Cree x x x 0 0 0
Swampy Cree x x x 15 10 0
Woods Cree x x x 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. x x x 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages x x x 925 510 420
Malecite x x x 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq x x x 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages x x x 1,895 995 900
Algonquin x x x 45 20 25
Ojibway x x x 765 380 385
Oji-Cree x x x 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) x x x 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages x x x 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages x x x 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) x x x 0 0 0
Beaver x x x 0 0 0
Carrier x x x 20 0 15
Chilcotin x x x 20 0 10
Dene x x x 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) x x x 165 80 80
Gwich'in x x x 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) x x x 0 10 0
Sekani x x x 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages x x x 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) x x x 95 45 45
South Slavey x x x 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. x x x 10 10 0
Tahltan languages x x x 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) x x x 10 0 0
Tahltan x x x 0 0 0
Tutchone languages x x x 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone x x x 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone x x x 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Haida x x x 10 0 10
Inuit languages x x x 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) x x x 35 10 25
Inuktitut x x x 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. x x x 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages x x x 35 10 30
Cayuga x x x 10 0 0
Mohawk x x x 35 10 25
Oneida x x x 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Kutenai x x x 0 0 0
Michif x x x 10 0 0
Salish languages x x x 110 25 85
Comox x x x 0 0 0
Halkomelem x x x 15 10 10
Lillooet x x x 15 10 10
Okanagan x x x 20 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) x x x 35 0 30
Squamish x x x 0 0 0
Straits x x x 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) x x x 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. x x x 10 0 0
Siouan languages x x x 260 155 105
Dakota x x x 20 10 10
Stoney x x x 240 145 95
Siouan languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Tlingit x x x 10 10 10
Tsimshian languages x x x 25 0 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) x x x 10 10 10
Nisga'a x x x 10 10 0
Tsimshian x x x 0 0 10
Wakashan languages x x x 35 15 20
Haisla x x x 0 0 0
Heiltsuk x x x 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) x x x 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) x x x 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. x x x 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages x x x 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages x x x 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages x x x 35 10 30
Kabyle x x x 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. x x x 15 10 15
Cushitic languages x x x 275 105 170
Bilen x x x 10 10 10
Oromo x x x 45 25 20
Somali x x x 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Semitic languages x x x 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic x x x 200 95 100
Arabic x x x 5,585 3,695 1,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic x x x 205 155 55
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic x x x 30 20 15
Harari x x x 0 0 0
Hebrew x x x 825 335 490
Maltese x x x 25 15 10
Tigrigna x x x 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. x x x 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. x x x 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages x x x 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) x x x 475 230 245
Vietnamese x x x 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e x x x 0 0 0
Austronesian languages x x x 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol x x x 0 0 0
Cebuano x x x 75 20 55
Fijian x x x 0 0 0
Hiligaynon x x x 25 0 15
Ilocano x x x 110 50 60
Malagasy x x x 0 0 0
Malay x x x 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) x x x 10 0 10
Pangasinan x x x 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) x x x 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray x x x 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. x x x 40 25 15
Creole languages x x x 350 125 225
Haitian Creole x x x 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. x x x 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. x x x 15 0 10
Dravidian languages x x x 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada x x x 0 0 0
Malayalam x x x 90 50 45
Tamil x x x 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu x x x 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages x x x 10 10 0
Indo-European languages x x x 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian x x x 350 220 125
Armenian x x x 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages x x x 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages x x x 95 35 60
Latvian x x x 40 10 25
Lithuanian x x x 60 25 30
Slavic languages x x x 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan x x x 0 0 0
Bosnian x x x 155 90 65
Bulgarian x x x 205 110 90
Croatian x x x 220 130 95
Czech x x x 70 40 30
Macedonian x x x 95 45 55
Polish x x x 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian x x x 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian x x x 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian x x x 30 25 0
Slovak x x x 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) x x x 15 0 10
Ukrainian x x x 1,210 485 725
Slavic languages, n.i.e. x x x 10 10 0
Celtic languages x x x 25 20 10
Scottish Gaelic x x x 15 15 0
Welsh x x x 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. x x x 10 10 10
Germanic languages x x x 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans x x x 85 40 40
Danish x x x 90 50 35
Dutch x x x 1,165 630 540
Frisian x x x 40 25 15
German x x x 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic x x x 0 10 0
Norwegian x x x 65 30 40
Swedish x x x 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) x x x 35 20 15
Yiddish x x x 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. x x x 720 495 225
Greek x x x 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages x x x 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages x x x 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali x x x 530 275 245
Gujarati x x x 880 300 585
Hindi x x x 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri x x x 0 0 0
Konkani x x x 10 0 0
Marathi x x x 30 15 15
Nepali x x x 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) x x x 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) x x x 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi x x x 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) x x x 40 25 20
Urdu x x x 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages x x x 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish x x x 185 150 40
Pashto x x x 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) x x x 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. x x x 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages x x x 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan x x x 30 10 20
Italian x x x 1,705 895 805
Portuguese x x x 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian x x x 745 365 380
Spanish x x x 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. x x x 25 10 10
Japanese x x x 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages x x x 30 10 20
Georgian x x x 30 10 20
Korean x x x 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages x x x 10 10 0
Mongolian x x x 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages x x x 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) x x x 25 10 20
Bamanankan x x x 10 0 0
Edo x x x 0 0 0
Ewe x x x 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) x x x 0 0 0
Ga x x x 10 0 0
Ganda x x x 20 10 10
Igbo x x x 10 10 0
Lingala x x x 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) x x x 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) x x x 25 0 15
Shona x x x 0 0 0
Swahili x x x 80 50 30
Wolof x x x 10 0 10
Yoruba x x x 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. x x x 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages x x x 0 0 0
Dinka x x x 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Sign languages x x x 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language x x x 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language x x x 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e x x x 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages x x x 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages x x x 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese x x x 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka x x x 70 25 45
Mandarin x x x 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong x x x 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) x x x 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) x x x 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. x x x 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages x x x 270 155 115
Burmese x x x 75 35 35
Karenic languages x x x 135 75 55
Tibetan x x x 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. x x x 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages x x x 675 270 405
Lao x x x 150 70 80
Thai x x x 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e x x x 0 0 0
Turkic languages x x x 750 475 275
Azerbaijani x x x 30 20 0
Turkish x x x 685 435 255
Uyghur x x x 15 15 0
Uzbek x x x 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Uralic languages x x x 595 270 325
Estonian x x x 50 15 40
Finnish x x x 105 40 65
Hungarian x x x 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. x x x 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. x x x 80 45 35
Multiple responses x x x 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French x x x 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language x x x 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language x x x 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language x x x 15,475 7,565 7,915
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 x x x 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None x x x 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English x x x 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French x x x 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language x x x 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal x x x 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal x x x 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French x x x 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language x x x 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language x x x 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language x x x 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 x x x 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers x x x 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers x x x 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants x x x 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants x x x 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants x x x 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants x x x 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants x x x 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants x x x 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 x x x 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers x x x 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers x x x 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants x x x 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants x x x 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants x x x 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants x x x 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants x x x 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants x x x 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Ruisseau-Ferguson, NO [Census subdivision], Quebec and Canada [Country] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed March 28, 2024).

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