Census Profile, 2016 Census
Lower Mainland--Southwest [Economic region], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province]

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Characteristic Lower Mainland--Southwest
British Columbia
[Economic region]
British Columbia

[Province]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 2,832,000 ... ... 4,648,055 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 2,657,713 r ... ... 4,400,057 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.6 ... ... 5.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 1,185,037 ... ... 2,063,417 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 1,099,698 ... ... 1,881,969 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 78.0 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 36,303.31 ... ... 922,503.01 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 2,832,000 1,385,250 1,446,745 4,648,055 2,278,245 2,369,815
0 to 14 years 426,565 220,025 206,535 691,390 355,400 335,985
0 to 4 years 137,035 70,665 66,370 220,625 113,355 107,275
5 to 9 years 145,140 75,025 70,115 236,900 122,070 114,830
10 to 14 years 144,395 74,340 70,050 233,860 119,975 113,885
15 to 64 years 1,951,420 957,425 993,995 3,107,680 1,527,280 1,580,400
15 to 19 years 163,615 84,180 79,435 258,980 133,000 125,985
20 to 24 years 188,560 96,505 92,060 287,560 147,615 139,945
25 to 29 years 201,755 100,410 101,345 303,000 151,585 151,415
30 to 34 years 206,890 101,985 104,910 313,750 155,035 158,715
35 to 39 years 191,215 92,570 98,650 293,590 143,070 150,520
40 to 44 years 191,610 91,030 100,580 295,045 141,930 153,115
45 to 49 years 208,560 99,900 108,660 322,365 155,325 167,040
50 to 54 years 217,900 106,435 111,470 354,375 172,065 182,310
55 to 59 years 203,870 98,630 105,240 354,925 171,210 183,715
60 to 64 years 177,430 85,785 91,645 324,095 156,450 167,645
65 years and over 454,020 207,800 246,220 848,985 395,560 453,425
65 to 69 years 153,355 73,380 79,975 287,520 139,490 148,035
70 to 74 years 105,975 50,555 55,425 201,785 97,675 104,110
75 to 79 years 77,930 35,965 41,965 145,225 68,715 76,510
80 to 84 years 57,030 25,825 31,210 105,255 48,645 56,610
85 years and over 59,720 22,070 37,645 109,190 41,035 68,155
85 to 89 years 36,760 14,920 21,840 67,510 27,930 39,575
90 to 94 years 17,290 5,740 11,545 31,815 10,615 21,205
95 to 99 years 4,835 1,230 3,605 8,545 2,215 6,330
100 years and over 835 180 655 1,325 275 1,050
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 15.1 15.9 14.3 14.9 15.6 14.2
15 to 64 years 68.9 69.1 68.7 66.9 67.0 66.7
65 years and over 16.0 15.0 17.0 18.3 17.4 19.1
85 years and over 2.1 1.6 2.6 2.3 1.8 2.9
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 42.3 41.5 43.1
Median age of the population 41.0 39.8 42.0 43.0 41.9 44.0
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Single-detached house 357,895 ... ... 830,660 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 161,655 ... ... 177,830 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 572,070 ... ... 824,190 ... ...
Semi-detached house 24,985 ... ... 57,395 ... ...
Row house 106,955 ... ... 147,830 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 172,450 ... ... 230,075 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 266,175 ... ... 385,140 ... ...
Other single-attached house 1,500 ... ... 3,755 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 8,075 ... ... 49,290 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1 person 310,905 ... ... 541,910 ... ...
2 persons 349,285 ... ... 663,770 ... ...
3 persons 172,935 ... ... 277,690 ... ...
4 persons 157,590 ... ... 243,125 ... ...
5 or more persons 108,985 ... ... 155,470 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 2,785,950 ... ... 4,560,240 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 2,405,435 1,165,225 1,240,210 3,956,665 1,922,840 2,033,825
Married or living common law 1,375,715 685,820 689,895 2,297,325 1,146,175 1,151,150
Married 1,187,600 591,000 596,605 1,925,345 959,690 965,645
Living common law 188,115 94,820 93,295 371,985 186,485 185,505
Not married and not living common law 1,029,720 479,405 550,315 1,659,335 776,660 882,675
Never married 704,075 375,990 328,085 1,076,085 582,975 493,110
Separated 59,290 24,410 34,880 105,700 45,225 60,475
Divorced 147,960 55,515 92,445 263,870 103,475 160,395
Widowed 118,390 23,485 94,910 213,685 44,990 168,700
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 783,325 ... ... 1,311,340 ... ...
2 persons 382,340 ... ... 703,685 ... ...
3 persons 178,990 ... ... 275,965 ... ...
4 persons 165,005 ... ... 243,960 ... ...
5 or more persons 56,990 ... ... 87,730 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 783,320 ... ... 1,311,345 ... ...
Total couple families 663,130 ... ... 1,113,405 ... ...
Married couples 569,090 ... ... 927,440 ... ...
Common-law couples 94,040 ... ... 185,960 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 120,190 ... ... 197,940 ... ...
Female parent 96,730 ... ... 155,670 ... ...
Male parent 23,460 ... ... 42,265 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 663,135 ... ... 1,113,400 ... ...
Couples without children 306,065 ... ... 577,790 ... ...
Couples with children 357,065 ... ... 535,610 ... ...
1 child 145,235 ... ... 221,065 ... ...
2 children 157,010 ... ... 230,705 ... ...
3 or more children 54,820 ... ... 83,840 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 120,190 ... ... 197,940 ... ...
1 child 76,275 ... ... 125,890 ... ...
2 children 33,755 ... ... 54,900 ... ...
3 or more children 10,165 ... ... 17,145 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 523,050 244,290 278,755 882,895 418,495 464,405
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
One-census-family households 692,915 ... ... 1,195,735 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 267,200 ... ... 527,700 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 425,720 ... ... 668,035 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 43,235 ... ... 55,620 ... ...
Non-census-family households 363,545 ... ... 630,620 ... ...
One-person households 310,905 ... ... 541,915 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 52,640 ... ... 88,705 ... ...
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 2,803,495 1,371,550 1,431,945 4,598,415 2,255,395 2,343,015
English only 2,463,925 1,224,910 1,239,015 4,127,770 2,050,130 2,077,645
French only 1,215 580 630 1,810 820 985
English and French 192,685 85,790 106,895 314,925 140,650 174,275
Neither English nor French 145,670 60,275 85,395 153,910 63,795 90,115
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 2,803,495 1,371,550 1,431,945 4,598,415 2,255,395 2,343,020
English 2,614,385 1,290,090 1,324,290 4,373,330 2,156,680 2,216,655
French 29,945 15,035 14,915 55,325 27,680 27,640
English and French 15,285 7,020 8,260 18,000 8,315 9,685
Neither English nor French 143,885 59,405 84,475 151,760 62,720 89,040
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 37,590 18,545 19,045 64,325 31,840 32,480
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4
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 2,803,495 1,371,550 1,431,945 4,598,415 2,255,400 2,343,015
Single responses 2,719,185 1,330,900 1,388,280 4,494,995 2,205,775 2,289,220
Official languages 1,628,860 821,870 806,990 3,227,535 1,614,375 1,613,160
English 1,599,230 806,985 792,245 3,170,110 1,585,760 1,584,355
French 29,630 14,880 14,745 57,425 28,615 28,810
Non-official languages 1,090,325 509,030 581,290 1,267,460 591,400 676,060
Aboriginal languages 1,400 650 755 8,435 3,940 4,490
Algonquian languages 385 160 225 1,050 445 605
Blackfoot 20 0 20 40 5 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 270 125 140 840 375 465
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Plains Cree 45 15 30 150 60 85
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 20 5 5 25 15 10
Woods Cree 20 10 5 60 25 35
Cree, n.o.s. 175 80 95 585 270 320
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 5 10 5 10
Malecite 0 0 0 5 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 10 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 85 30 60 155 55 105
Algonquin 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway 80 30 50 135 50 90
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 10 0 10
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 120 50 70 2,310 1,045 1,260
Northern Athabaskan languages 115 50 65 2,295 1,045 1,250
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 5 0 5 110 55 55
Beaver 0 0 0 160 75 85
Carrier 45 15 25 1,005 460 550
Chilcotin 30 15 10 650 295 355
Dene 20 10 10 90 35 50
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 0 15 5 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Sekani 5 0 0 85 40 45
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 75 30 45
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 5 5 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 5 15
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 50 25 30
Tahltan languages 5 0 0 105 45 50
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 15 10 5
Tahltan 0 0 0 90 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 5 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 15 5 10
Haida 15 5 0 70 30 40
Inuit languages 25 10 15 80 30 55
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 10 0 10
Inuktitut 15 5 10 50 20 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 20 10 10
Iroquoian languages 5 0 0 15 10 5
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 0 0 10 5 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 5 100 55 50
Michif 10 10 5 35 20 10
Salish languages 560 280 275 2,270 1,115 1,155
Comox 0 0 5 80 45 40
Halkomelem 75 40 35 475 230 245
Lillooet 300 150 150 315 155 160
Okanagan 5 5 5 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 15 15 5 435 220 215
Squamish 35 15 15 35 20 20
Straits 0 0 0 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 35 15 20 330 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 250 130 120
Siouan languages 25 15 15 45 25 20
Dakota 20 10 10 30 15 20
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 5
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 30 15 15
Tsimshian languages 100 40 55 1,460 715 740
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 50 20 30 875 435 445
Nisga'a 25 15 15 385 195 190
Tsimshian 20 10 15 195 90 110
Wakashan languages 70 30 40 795 365 435
Haisla 10 5 5 90 40 55
Heiltsuk 20 10 15 100 45 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 25 10 15 320 140 180
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 5 5 275 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 10 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 85 45 45 190 80 110
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,088,920 508,380 580,540 1,259,025 587,455 671,570
Afro-Asiatic languages 21,410 11,395 10,015 24,870 13,405 11,465
Berber languages 100 65 35 115 75 45
Kabyle 35 25 10 40 30 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 65 40 25 80 45 30
Cushitic languages 1,370 685 685 1,505 765 740
Bilen 5 5 0 5 0 0
Oromo 175 100 75 205 115 95
Somali 1,175 580 600 1,270 640 640
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 20 10 15
Semitic languages 19,900 10,620 9,275 23,195 12,540 10,655
Amharic 1,165 570 595 1,370 670 700
Arabic 14,875 8,035 6,840 17,480 9,595 7,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 635 310 325 650 315 330
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 435 240 200 440 245 200
Harari 25 10 15 20 5 15
Hebrew 1,805 985 825 2,065 1,125 940
Maltese 100 45 55 215 100 115
Tigrigna 705 350 360 805 395 405
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 145 80 65 150 80 65
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 55 30 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 25,495 11,685 13,810 28,740 13,170 15,575
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,255 570 685 1,560 710 850
Vietnamese 24,205 11,100 13,105 27,150 12,440 14,710
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 35 15 20 30 15 15
Austronesian languages 84,740 34,635 50,105 96,535 38,765 57,770
Bikol 320 140 175 375 165 215
Cebuano 3,340 1,325 2,015 4,065 1,565 2,505
Fijian 425 215 210 470 240 230
Hiligaynon 1,310 490 820 1,470 550 920
Ilocano 4,725 1,870 2,855 5,240 2,055 3,190
Malagasy 15 5 10 20 10 15
Malay 3,575 1,570 2,005 3,895 1,675 2,220
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 645 295 345 700 320 380
Pangasinan 275 120 155 295 130 170
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 69,045 28,155 40,895 78,770 31,550 47,220
Waray-Waray 180 70 110 215 85 135
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 880 380 500 1,015 435 580
Creole languages 690 355 330 840 440 400
Haitian Creole 30 20 10 35 20 15
Creole, n.o.s. 420 205 210 500 255 245
Creole languages, n.i.e. 245 130 110 305 155 145
Dravidian languages 6,425 3,395 3,025 7,500 3,995 3,510
Kannada 235 120 115 280 150 135
Malayalam 1,850 955 900 2,385 1,260 1,130
Tamil 3,320 1,720 1,600 3,615 1,875 1,740
Telugu 975 580 400 1,175 695 480
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 45 20 25
Hmong-Mien languages 135 70 65 140 75 70
Indo-European languages 473,365 231,000 242,370 588,175 286,135 302,035
Albanian 1,225 630 590 1,465 765 705
Armenian 1,100 545 555 1,195 600 600
Balto-Slavic languages 61,285 28,650 32,635 83,110 38,595 44,515
Baltic languages 700 295 405 1,070 485 585
Latvian 355 160 195 565 255 300
Lithuanian 350 140 205 505 225 280
Slavic languages 60,585 28,355 32,230 82,040 38,110 43,930
Belarusan 65 35 35 95 45 50
Bosnian 1,225 610 610 1,360 675 685
Bulgarian 1,770 825 945 2,025 955 1,070
Croatian 5,645 2,735 2,910 7,475 3,655 3,820
Czech 4,025 1,925 2,100 5,920 2,850 3,070
Macedonian 255 125 135 325 160 165
Polish 12,975 6,090 6,890 16,910 7,875 9,035
Russian 19,060 8,655 10,410 25,955 11,640 14,310
Serbian 6,395 3,275 3,120 7,045 3,600 3,450
Serbo-Croatian 1,170 555 615 1,395 670 725
Slovak 2,610 1,165 1,445 3,400 1,525 1,870
Slovene (Slovenian) 605 285 320 1,160 545 615
Ukrainian 4,585 1,980 2,605 8,630 3,730 4,900
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 195 95 95 345 175 170
Celtic languages 350 185 160 615 325 290
Scottish Gaelic 140 70 65 240 130 110
Welsh 140 75 65 280 145 135
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 70 40 30 95 50 45
Germanic languages 52,285 24,765 27,515 101,725 48,350 53,380
Afrikaans 1,735 870 860 3,260 1,655 1,610
Danish 2,515 1,245 1,275 4,665 2,280 2,385
Dutch 11,210 5,405 5,805 21,020 10,130 10,895
Frisian 155 75 85 295 145 145
German 33,475 15,695 17,785 66,885 31,525 35,360
Icelandic 180 80 95 275 135 145
Norwegian 1,015 500 520 2,005 970 1,035
Swedish 1,490 650 845 2,520 1,100 1,420
Vlaams (Flemish) 230 115 110 445 220 225
Yiddish 225 115 105 290 150 140
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 65 45 25
Greek 5,095 2,640 2,455 6,115 3,245 2,870
Indo-Iranian languages 276,335 136,855 139,485 297,800 147,830 149,970
Indo-Aryan languages 231,470 114,305 117,165 251,000 124,260 126,740
Bengali 2,720 1,415 1,305 3,180 1,665 1,510
Gujarati 6,410 3,030 3,380 6,895 3,290 3,605
Hindi 25,065 11,975 13,090 26,720 12,910 13,810
Kashmiri 45 30 20 65 35 25
Konkani 230 115 110 255 130 125
Marathi 545 290 260 620 325 295
Nepali 950 500 445 1,155 620 540
Oriya (Odia) 65 35 30 70 35 35
Punjabi (Panjabi) 183,165 90,735 92,435 198,805 98,525 100,285
Sindhi 1,595 740 855 1,675 780 895
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,515 755 760 1,675 845 830
Urdu 9,170 4,685 4,480 9,885 5,090 4,795
Iranian languages 44,500 22,360 22,145 46,390 23,355 23,035
Kurdish 1,715 910 805 1,765 945 825
Pashto 1,075 570 505 1,155 615 535
Persian (Farsi) 41,705 20,875 20,835 43,470 21,795 21,675
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 370 190 175 410 220 195
Italic (Romance) languages 75,690 36,725 38,970 96,135 46,430 49,710
Catalan 130 75 60 160 85 75
Italian 16,075 8,070 8,010 22,680 11,445 11,230
Portuguese 12,445 5,880 6,565 17,450 8,240 9,210
Romanian 7,790 3,800 3,990 8,730 4,250 4,480
Spanish 39,190 18,865 20,330 47,010 22,335 24,675
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 65 40 25 105 65 40
Japanese 17,795 6,085 11,715 21,350 7,195 14,150
Kartvelian languages 65 35 25 85 50 35
Georgian 65 35 25 85 50 40
Korean 47,895 21,580 26,315 52,160 23,495 28,670
Mongolic languages 345 150 200 360 150 205
Mongolian 345 145 200 360 155 210
Niger-Congo languages 2,845 1,430 1,415 3,725 1,875 1,850
Akan (Twi) 420 230 190 495 275 220
Bamanankan 10 5 5 10 5 5
Edo 85 45 35 85 50 35
Ewe 60 30 25 85 45 35
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 20 15 5 45 25 20
Ga 30 15 20 45 20 25
Ganda 70 35 30 90 45 45
Igbo 165 100 65 245 145 105
Lingala 60 20 30 80 30 45
Rundi (Kirundi) 105 40 55 115 50 60
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 105 45 55 155 70 80
Shona 160 70 85 215 100 115
Swahili 650 320 330 805 400 405
Wolof 30 10 20 50 25 25
Yoruba 225 130 95 330 185 150
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 670 305 360 885 410 480
Nilo-Saharan languages 305 155 155 340 175 165
Dinka 90 55 35 105 60 45
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 215 95 115 240 115 125
Sign languages 720 380 335 1,155 610 545
American Sign Language 300 150 150 470 230 240
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 5 0 5
Sign languages, n.i.e 415 230 185 690 380 305
Sino-Tibetan languages 390,745 178,580 212,160 410,920 187,725 223,190
Chinese languages 388,415 177,415 211,000 408,415 186,455 221,960
Cantonese 185,300 85,535 99,765 193,530 89,325 104,210
Hakka 2,210 970 1,245 2,325 1,010 1,315
Mandarin 176,645 80,060 96,585 186,325 84,370 101,955
Min Dong 225 105 120 230 105 120
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 10,765 4,800 5,965 11,210 4,995 6,215
Wu (Shanghainese) 4,360 1,920 2,445 4,540 1,995 2,545
Chinese, n.o.s. 8,710 3,945 4,770 10,050 4,570 5,480
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 195 80 115 205 85 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,330 1,165 1,160 2,500 1,265 1,230
Burmese 1,045 530 515 1,125 580 545
Karenic languages 785 380 405 815 395 425
Tibetan 275 140 135 330 175 160
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 220 115 110 230 120 110
Tai-Kadai languages 3,100 1,120 1,980 3,985 1,335 2,650
Lao 1,025 515 515 1,100 550 550
Thai 2,055 595 1,460 2,865 775 2,090
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 15 10 10 20 10 15
Turkic languages 3,785 2,080 1,700 4,140 2,295 1,845
Azerbaijani 500 275 220 530 290 235
Turkish 2,845 1,605 1,235 3,145 1,790 1,360
Uyghur 165 85 85 170 85 85
Uzbek 100 45 50 105 50 55
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 175 75 100 190 80 110
Uralic languages 8,670 4,040 4,630 13,490 6,285 7,205
Estonian 490 210 280 705 295 410
Finnish 2,205 905 1,300 3,760 1,555 2,200
Hungarian 5,970 2,925 3,050 9,025 4,435 4,590
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 395 210 185 500 280 225
Multiple responses 84,315 40,655 43,665 103,415 49,625 53,795
English and French 5,985 2,890 3,095 10,065 4,815 5,250
English and non-official language 74,945 36,180 38,765 89,135 42,820 46,315
French and non-official language 1,655 805 855 2,100 1,040 1,065
English, French and non-official language 1,735 780 950 2,115 950 1,165
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 2,803,495 1,371,550 1,431,945 4,598,415 2,255,395 2,343,015
Single responses 2,602,790 1,275,740 1,327,050 4,365,875 2,145,020 2,220,855
Official languages 1,945,020 966,960 978,060 3,648,500 1,807,825 1,840,675
English 1,935,230 962,115 973,115 3,631,700 1,799,625 1,832,075
French 9,790 4,850 4,940 16,795 8,195 8,605
Non-official languages 657,770 308,775 348,990 717,375 337,200 380,180
Aboriginal languages 160 70 90 1,565 765 795
Algonquian languages 30 10 20 105 50 55
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 5 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 20 5 10 85 40 45
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 5 0 15 10 10
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 5
Cree, n.o.s. 20 5 10 60 30 30
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 5 0 10 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 15 5 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 610 290 320
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 5 15 605 290 315
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 40 20 20
Carrier 5 5 10 245 110 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 260 125 130
Dene 5 0 5 15 5 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 5 5 0 10 5 5
Inuit languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 10 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Iroquoian languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 0 0 0 5 0
Salish languages 55 30 30 275 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 10 0 5 50 20 30
Lillooet 30 15 15 25 15 15
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 5 5 50 30 20
Squamish 5 5 5 5 5 0
Straits 0 0 0 25 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 5 5 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 20 10 10
Siouan languages 10 5 5 15 10 5
Dakota 10 5 0 10 10 5
Stoney 0 0 0 5 5 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 20 5 10 405 215 195
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 5 5 310 155 155
Nisga'a 10 0 5 70 45 25
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 10
Wakashan languages 5 0 5 75 40 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 5 5 5 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 5 25 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 5 0 0 30 15 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 20 10 10 45 15 25
Non-Aboriginal languages 657,605 308,700 348,900 715,815 336,435 379,380
Afro-Asiatic languages 12,260 6,145 6,115 13,990 7,065 6,920
Berber languages 40 20 20 45 25 20
Kabyle 20 10 10 20 10 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 25 15 10
Cushitic languages 700 315 380 770 355 415
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 80 40 35 90 50 45
Somali 610 270 345 665 300 360
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 15 5 10
Semitic languages 11,515 5,805 5,705 13,155 6,680 6,475
Amharic 540 250 290 600 275 320
Arabic 8,995 4,560 4,430 10,415 5,335 5,080
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 400 200 205 405 195 210
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 310 165 145 310 165 145
Harari 10 5 5 10 5 5
Hebrew 795 410 390 900 465 440
Maltese 5 5 0 15 5 10
Tigrigna 360 170 190 410 190 225
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 95 45 50
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 20 10 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 15,890 7,370 8,520 17,870 8,305 9,560
Khmer (Cambodian) 635 295 335 800 375 420
Vietnamese 15,240 7,060 8,175 17,055 7,920 9,130
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 10 10 15 10 5
Austronesian languages 36,345 16,075 20,270 40,605 17,945 22,660
Bikol 70 30 35 75 30 35
Cebuano 1,120 505 615 1,305 585 715
Fijian 110 55 55 110 65 55
Hiligaynon 375 160 215 415 175 240
Ilocano 1,500 640 855 1,615 695 930
Malagasy 5 5 5 10 5 10
Malay 1,065 490 580 1,120 510 605
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 65 70 150 70 80
Pangasinan 55 25 30 55 25 30
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 31,570 13,940 17,630 35,375 15,600 19,770
Waray-Waray 55 25 30 55 25 35
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 290 140 150 310 150 160
Creole languages 305 135 170 335 150 180
Haitian Creole 5 0 5 0 0 5
Creole, n.o.s. 225 95 130 235 105 130
Creole languages, n.i.e. 80 40 45 95 50 45
Dravidian languages 3,465 1,750 1,720 3,940 1,995 1,940
Kannada 95 40 55 110 55 60
Malayalam 950 480 470 1,225 615 605
Tamil 1,955 975 985 2,055 1,025 1,030
Telugu 460 250 205 535 295 240
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 15 5 10
Hmong-Mien languages 60 25 30 55 25 30
Indo-European languages 250,500 121,860 128,635 282,090 137,135 144,955
Albanian 565 270 290 695 335 360
Armenian 525 230 290 545 240 305
Balto-Slavic languages 26,725 12,830 13,895 31,640 15,150 16,490
Baltic languages 165 75 95 210 90 115
Latvian 70 30 40 80 30 50
Lithuanian 95 40 50 125 60 65
Slavic languages 26,555 12,755 13,805 31,430 15,060 16,370
Belarusan 15 5 5 15 5 5
Bosnian 565 280 285 595 300 300
Bulgarian 940 435 505 1,035 485 550
Croatian 1,820 855 965 2,235 1,055 1,180
Czech 1,140 580 560 1,595 800 795
Macedonian 120 55 65 150 75 75
Polish 4,765 2,270 2,490 5,690 2,720 2,970
Russian 11,215 5,320 5,895 13,310 6,290 7,020
Serbian 3,500 1,775 1,725 3,695 1,870 1,825
Serbo-Croatian 440 205 235 500 235 265
Slovak 855 415 435 1,000 480 520
Slovene (Slovenian) 65 30 35 145 65 85
Ukrainian 1,090 510 580 1,430 665 765
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 35 15 15 40 20 20
Celtic languages 40 20 20 70 40 30
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 10 35 20 10
Welsh 20 5 10 25 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 5
Germanic languages 6,425 3,000 3,420 14,430 6,870 7,555
Afrikaans 665 315 350 1,475 715 760
Danish 210 100 100 305 145 160
Dutch 1,015 470 545 1,895 890 1,005
Frisian 10 5 5 10 5 5
German 4,105 1,895 2,205 10,085 4,795 5,295
Icelandic 55 25 30 75 35 35
Norwegian 75 35 40 140 60 80
Swedish 250 120 135 360 170 195
Vlaams (Flemish) 20 10 10 50 30 20
Yiddish 10 5 0 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 15 5 5
Greek 1,780 860 925 2,010 975 1,035
Indo-Iranian languages 182,115 89,165 92,955 194,590 95,380 99,215
Indo-Aryan languages 152,620 74,855 77,765 164,185 80,610 83,575
Bengali 1,595 785 805 1,815 895 920
Gujarati 2,790 1,235 1,560 2,970 1,320 1,645
Hindi 11,650 5,515 6,135 12,310 5,890 6,425
Kashmiri 5 5 5 10 5 5
Konkani 40 20 20 40 25 25
Marathi 250 125 120 270 140 130
Nepali 560 295 270 665 345 320
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 20 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 129,170 63,680 65,495 139,080 68,565 70,515
Sindhi 595 255 340 615 270 345
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 615 300 315 675 330 340
Urdu 5,320 2,630 2,690 5,705 2,825 2,880
Iranian languages 29,305 14,210 15,090 30,205 14,665 15,540
Kurdish 1,055 535 525 1,080 540 535
Pashto 665 335 330 700 350 350
Persian (Farsi) 27,585 13,350 14,235 28,420 13,765 14,660
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 190 95 95 200 100 100
Italic (Romance) languages 32,330 15,490 16,840 38,110 18,145 19,970
Catalan 60 30 35 65 35 35
Italian 4,020 1,750 2,270 5,200 2,245 2,955
Portuguese 5,225 2,485 2,740 6,725 3,140 3,580
Romanian 3,520 1,695 1,825 3,800 1,830 1,970
Spanish 19,490 9,525 9,960 22,310 10,900 11,410
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 20 5 10
Japanese 8,645 3,575 5,075 9,860 4,070 5,790
Kartvelian languages 20 10 5 30 15 10
Georgian 20 10 10 30 15 15
Korean 35,705 16,415 19,295 38,605 17,785 20,820
Mongolic languages 165 75 85 170 80 90
Mongolian 160 80 90 165 80 85
Niger-Congo languages 765 345 425 960 430 530
Akan (Twi) 125 70 60 150 80 65
Bamanankan 5 0 5 5 5 5
Edo 20 10 10 15 10 10
Ewe 15 5 10 20 5 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 20 5 10
Ga 0 0 5 5 5 0
Ganda 5 5 5 10 5 5
Igbo 35 20 15 40 20 15
Lingala 35 10 25 35 15 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 55 20 40
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 45 15 30 60 25 35
Shona 45 20 25 65 25 40
Swahili 165 70 95 200 90 115
Wolof 5 0 0 20 10 10
Yoruba 40 20 20 60 30 35
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 160 70 90 200 85 120
Nilo-Saharan languages 135 60 75 140 60 75
Dinka 55 30 20 55 30 20
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 85 30 55 85 30 55
Sign languages 940 515 425 1,535 850 685
American Sign Language 320 160 155 455 230 225
Quebec Sign Language 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 620 355 260 1,080 615 460
Sino-Tibetan languages 287,365 131,920 155,445 299,420 137,555 161,865
Chinese languages 285,705 131,085 154,620 297,675 136,670 161,000
Cantonese 132,670 60,485 72,180 137,075 62,545 74,525
Hakka 680 280 395 700 295 410
Mandarin 139,860 64,645 75,215 146,435 67,695 78,740
Min Dong 60 30 35 65 25 35
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,665 2,120 2,550 4,820 2,185 2,630
Wu (Shanghainese) 2,500 1,150 1,350 2,595 1,195 1,400
Chinese, n.o.s. 5,155 2,325 2,830 5,885 2,680 3,205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 100 45 55 105 45 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,660 835 825 1,745 885 865
Burmese 685 350 340 720 375 350
Karenic languages 705 345 365 725 355 370
Tibetan 180 95 85 205 110 90
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 85 45 45 90 45 45
Tai-Kadai languages 1,140 500 640 1,380 595 785
Lao 435 210 225 460 225 235
Thai 695 285 415 920 370 545
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 10 5 5
Turkic languages 1,590 830 760 1,695 880 815
Azerbaijani 180 95 85 195 105 95
Turkish 1,225 645 585 1,310 685 630
Uyghur 100 50 50 95 50 50
Uzbek 40 25 15 45 25 20
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 40 20 25
Uralic languages 2,190 1,035 1,155 3,005 1,415 1,590
Estonian 75 30 45 95 40 55
Finnish 495 225 275 725 325 400
Hungarian 1,620 785 835 2,185 1,050 1,130
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 115 55 65 145 70 75
Multiple responses 200,710 95,815 104,895 232,540 110,375 122,165
English and French 3,910 1,875 2,030 6,155 2,970 3,185
English and non-official language 193,705 92,555 101,150 222,670 105,750 116,920
French and non-official language 535 240 295 650 290 360
English, French and non-official language 2,560 1,135 1,425 3,065 1,365 1,700
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 2,803,495 1,371,550 1,431,945 4,598,415 2,255,400 2,343,015
None 2,249,180 1,108,510 1,140,675 3,931,210 1,940,390 1,990,820
English 244,785 118,650 126,135 274,535 132,990 141,545
French 22,820 10,360 12,455 41,020 18,435 22,590
Non-official language 277,825 129,870 147,955 340,930 158,590 182,345
Aboriginal 1,440 680 755 7,985 3,765 4,215
Non-Aboriginal 276,385 129,185 147,200 332,945 154,820 178,125
English and French 1,020 465 555 1,195 545 650
English and non-official language 5,060 2,370 2,690 5,660 2,655 3,005
French and non-official language 2,710 1,285 1,430 3,765 1,745 2,020
English, French and non-official language 85 45 40 100 45 50
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 2,359,980 1,143,780 1,216,205 3,870,330 1,882,865 1,987,460
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 2,263,230 1,097,500 1,165,730 3,727,360 1,815,500 1,911,860
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,405 38,991 27,391 33,012 40,370 27,543
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 2,266,270 1,100,245 1,166,025 3,731,980 1,819,375 1,912,600
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,270 34,158 25,579 29,783 35,383 25,659
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 2,034,790 1,003,285 1,031,505 3,363,310 1,665,225 1,698,085
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,175 39,492 26,202 31,585 39,557 25,304
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,575,265 671,850 903,420 2,628,215 1,140,195 1,488,025
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 2,847 1,483 3,722 4,592 3,717 4,920
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,700,820 863,460 837,360 2,775,010 1,415,295 1,359,715
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,005 39,839 27,429 31,713 39,186 26,034
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 2,360,010 1,143,755 1,216,260 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 2,263,515 1,097,270 1,166,245 3,727,715 1,815,380 1,912,335
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,142 55,079 37,735 45,616 54,797 36,901
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 2,266,585 1,100,070 1,166,515 3,732,420 1,819,290 1,913,130
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,095 44,153 32,383 37,922 44,282 31,874
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 2,034,275 1,002,715 1,031,560 3,362,835 1,664,850 1,697,985
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,383 56,119 36,919 44,933 54,787 35,271
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,575,245 671,185 904,060 2,628,230 1,139,390 1,488,840
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,404 6,206 6,552 7,207 7,255 7,171
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,700,825 863,425 837,395 2,775,010 1,415,100 1,359,910
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,163 54,051 35,998 43,339 52,171 34,149
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 2,360,010 1,143,750 1,216,255 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
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 24 726,080 414,225 311,860 1,147,070 652,115 494,950
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,361 60,328 48,283 53,940 61,004 47,039
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 66,709 74,780 55,988 64,625 72,840 53,801
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 90.4 93.1 86.6 88.9 91.7 84.9
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 73.6 77.2 68.6 70.8 74.4 65.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.6 6.9 13.4 11.1 8.3 15.1
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 2,359,985 1,143,775 1,216,205 3,870,330 1,882,865 1,987,460
Without total income 96,755 46,275 50,480 142,970 67,370 75,600
With total income 2,263,230 1,097,505 1,165,725 3,727,360 1,815,505 1,911,860
Percentage with total income 95.9 96.0 95.8 96.3 96.4 96.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 379,360 161,345 218,020 573,315 240,120 333,195
$10,000 to $19,999 399,980 164,660 235,315 653,915 262,225 391,685
$20,000 to $29,999 290,520 122,995 167,530 503,290 209,095 294,195
$30,000 to $39,999 246,310 110,555 135,755 424,330 188,860 235,470
$40,000 to $49,999 216,680 102,005 114,670 366,220 173,020 193,200
$50,000 to $59,999 171,470 87,240 84,235 286,310 148,095 138,215
$60,000 to $69,999 133,090 74,720 58,365 222,975 129,400 93,580
$70,000 to $79,999 101,915 59,560 42,360 171,625 103,795 67,830
$80,000 to $89,999 80,390 47,760 32,625 134,090 83,100 50,990
$90,000 to $99,999 57,335 35,475 21,860 96,825 62,825 34,005
$100,000 and over 186,180 131,190 54,990 294,475 214,980 79,500
$100,000 to $149,999 121,035 82,855 38,180 198,355 142,260 56,095
$150,000 and over 65,150 48,335 16,810 96,115 72,715 23,405
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 2,359,985 1,143,775 1,216,205 3,870,330 1,882,870 1,987,460
Without after-tax income 93,715 43,530 50,180 138,350 63,495 74,855
With after-tax income 2,266,270 1,100,250 1,166,020 3,731,980 1,819,375 1,912,605
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.2 95.9 96.4 96.6 96.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 393,465 169,995 223,465 597,310 253,480 343,835
$10,000 to $19,999 418,950 175,390 243,560 686,510 280,490 406,015
$20,000 to $29,999 342,985 148,440 194,535 593,490 252,075 341,415
$30,000 to $39,999 290,545 132,940 157,605 495,200 226,080 269,120
$40,000 to $49,999 240,205 118,335 121,870 402,535 200,565 201,965
$50,000 to $59,999 174,880 96,725 78,155 293,450 167,870 125,585
$60,000 to $69,999 124,580 73,005 51,575 210,085 128,000 82,080
$70,000 to $79,999 89,825 53,595 36,230 151,775 95,230 56,545
$80,000 and over 190,840 131,820 59,020 301,635 215,590 86,045
$80,000 to $89,999 56,960 36,765 20,195 94,700 64,330 30,370
$90,000 to $99,999 36,120 24,605 11,515 59,050 42,050 17,000
$100,000 and over 97,760 70,450 27,310 147,885 109,215 38,670
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 2,359,985 1,143,780 1,216,205 3,870,330 1,882,865 1,987,460
Without employment income 659,160 280,320 378,845 1,095,320 467,570 627,745
With employment income 1,700,820 863,460 837,365 2,775,010 1,415,295 1,359,715
Percentage with employment income 72.1 75.5 68.9 71.7 75.2 68.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 244,220 109,730 134,490 441,080 204,275 236,810
$5,000 to $9,999 129,965 55,085 74,880 212,715 90,015 122,705
$10,000 to $19,999 230,480 101,020 129,455 371,875 160,350 211,525
$20,000 to $29,999 190,490 85,735 104,760 309,470 135,945 173,525
$30,000 to $39,999 176,405 81,450 94,955 282,045 126,870 155,180
$40,000 to $49,999 161,450 76,815 84,635 253,810 118,870 134,935
$50,000 to $59,999 129,645 68,330 61,315 203,885 107,605 96,280
$60,000 to $69,999 102,940 60,195 42,745 163,740 98,205 65,535
$70,000 to $79,999 81,320 48,935 32,380 132,340 82,120 50,220
$80,000 and over 253,910 176,170 77,740 404,040 291,050 112,990
$80,000 to $89,999 65,415 39,925 25,495 106,680 67,815 38,860
$90,000 to $99,999 46,105 29,835 16,275 76,470 51,990 24,480
$100,000 and over 142,390 106,410 35,975 220,890 171,245 49,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 1,099,695 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 72,196 ... ... 69,995 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 63,053 ... ... 61,280 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 310,905 ... ... 541,915 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,372 ... ... 35,701 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,199 ... ... 31,899 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 788,795 ... ... 1,340,055 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,035 ... ... 88,466 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,340 ... ... 77,108 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 94,975 ... ... 90,354 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 78,518 ... ... 75,209 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 310,915 ... ... 541,925 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 48,938 ... ... 46,696 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,547 ... ... 39,091 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 788,785 ... ... 1,340,045 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 113,122 ... ... 108,010 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 93,485 ... ... 89,816 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,965 ... ...
Under $5,000 30,630 ... ... 43,415 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 17,065 ... ... 27,140 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 32,640 ... ... 55,745 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 43,985 ... ... 77,565 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 42,275 ... ... 78,695 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 41,105 ... ... 72,985 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 42,415 ... ... 78,080 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 42,545 ... ... 78,395 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 42,390 ... ... 76,775 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 42,405 ... ... 75,860 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 80,975 ... ... 143,475 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 75,570 ... ... 132,845 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 69,635 ... ... 122,350 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 63,805 ... ... 111,350 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 57,215 ... ... 99,420 ... ...
$100,000 and over 375,045 ... ... 607,855 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 115,425 ... ... 198,140 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 82,570 ... ... 138,420 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 92,765 ... ... 149,210 ... ...
$200,000 and over 84,285 ... ... 122,080 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,965 ... ...
Under $5,000 32,700 ... ... 46,350 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 17,320 ... ... 27,605 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 33,215 ... ... 56,780 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 45,480 ... ... 80,315 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 48,020 ... ... 89,795 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 49,460 ... ... 88,035 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 51,105 ... ... 93,640 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 51,010 ... ... 92,220 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 51,270 ... ... 91,635 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 49,860 ... ... 88,520 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 93,555 ... ... 165,685 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 84,995 ... ... 150,650 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 77,590 ... ... 136,430 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 67,820 ... ... 118,520 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 58,630 ... ... 101,185 ... ...
$100,000 and over 287,680 ... ... 454,595 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 111,745 ... ... 187,490 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 69,220 ... ... 111,260 ... ...
$150,000 and over 106,720 ... ... 155,845 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 752,860 ... ... 1,276,275 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,058 ... ... 88,451 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,285 ... ... 77,002 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 262,680 ... ... 519,030 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 83,407 ... ... 80,788 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 72,424 ... ... 70,464 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 355,980 ... ... 536,175 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,233 ... ... 111,736 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,154 ... ... 96,176 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 107,585 ... ... 179,945 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,944 ... ... 51,056 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,241 ... ... 46,668 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 752,275 ... ... 1,275,865 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 113,507 ... ... 108,241 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 93,570 ... ... 89,792 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 262,190 ... ... 518,295 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 106,855 ... ... 100,772 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,973 ... ... 83,021 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 356,320 ... ... 536,580 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 133,464 ... ... 131,213 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 109,910 ... ... 108,407 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 107,230 ... ... 179,615 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 66,377 ... ... 63,004 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,086 ... ... 54,655 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 445,180 215,390 229,790 768,855 373,390 395,465
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,939 33,649 30,619 31,255 33,342 29,674
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,854 30,052 27,923 28,320 29,815 27,221
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 444,385 214,355 230,025 766,660 371,595 395,060
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,880 45,497 40,441 41,666 44,615 38,892
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,905 37,587 34,337 35,191 37,100 33,395
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 2,785,950 1,363,490 1,422,460 4,560,235 2,237,490 2,322,745
In the bottom half of the distribution 1,368,265 652,270 715,990 2,265,245 1,078,695 1,186,555
In the bottom decile 341,810 163,715 178,095 537,405 258,275 279,140
In the second decile 265,710 122,465 143,240 449,395 205,320 244,075
In the third decile 248,540 118,045 130,495 420,355 198,845 221,510
In the fourth decile 252,745 121,750 130,995 422,805 203,710 219,095
In the fifth decile 259,460 126,290 133,170 435,290 212,555 222,735
In the top half of the distribution 1,417,690 711,220 706,470 2,294,990 1,158,795 1,136,195
In the sixth decile 263,840 129,595 134,245 442,070 218,225 223,845
In the seventh decile 270,630 134,665 135,960 451,795 226,240 225,555
In the eighth decile 280,375 140,545 139,830 462,900 233,935 228,970
In the ninth decile 292,430 147,565 144,870 473,535 241,165 232,375
In the top decile 310,410 158,850 151,565 464,685 239,235 225,450
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 2,765,265 1,353,365 1,411,895 4,477,875 2,196,415 2,281,460
0 to 17 years 516,045 266,115 249,925 822,390 422,685 399,710
0 to 5 years 163,605 84,390 79,210 260,110 133,670 126,445
18 to 64 years 1,826,895 890,630 936,270 2,876,495 1,404,390 1,472,105
65 years and over 422,320 196,615 225,700 778,990 369,345 409,645
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 447,165 210,170 236,995 694,960 325,015 369,940
0 to 17 years 96,245 49,470 46,775 151,880 78,110 73,770
0 to 5 years 28,685 14,645 14,035 46,920 24,035 22,885
18 to 64 years 282,590 131,785 150,805 427,085 198,475 228,615
65 years and over 68,325 28,910 39,415 115,990 48,430 67,560
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 16.2 15.5 16.8 15.5 14.8 16.2
0 to 17 years (%) 18.7 18.6 18.7 18.5 18.5 18.5
0 to 5 years (%) 17.5 17.4 17.7 18.0 18.0 18.1
18 to 64 years (%) 15.5 14.8 16.1 14.8 14.1 15.5
65 years and over (%) 16.2 14.7 17.5 14.9 13.1 16.5
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 362,850 173,035 189,820 491,645 236,430 255,215
0 to 17 years 73,360 37,575 35,785 99,330 50,890 48,450
0 to 5 years 21,070 10,705 10,365 29,250 14,930 14,315
18 to 64 years 250,495 119,190 131,305 345,345 165,740 179,605
65 years and over 39,000 16,265 22,730 46,965 19,805 27,165
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 13.1 12.8 13.4 11.0 10.8 11.2
0 to 17 years (%) 14.2 14.1 14.3 12.1 12.0 12.1
0 to 5 years (%) 12.9 12.7 13.1 11.2 11.2 11.3
18 to 64 years (%) 13.7 13.4 14.0 12.0 11.8 12.2
65 years and over (%) 9.2 8.3 10.1 6.0 5.4 6.6
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 2,785,950 1,363,495 1,422,455 4,560,235 2,237,490 2,322,745
Official languages 2,640,970 1,303,270 1,337,695 4,407,125 2,173,840 2,233,285
English 2,639,805 1,302,720 1,337,090 4,405,380 2,173,040 2,232,340
French 192,705 85,720 106,980 314,225 140,085 174,140
Non-official languages 1,306,390 615,640 690,750 1,546,550 727,200 819,355
Aboriginal languages 2,870 1,285 1,590 17,190 8,115 9,075
Algonquian languages 550 220 330 1,950 905 1,045
Blackfoot 15 0 15 35 0 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 355 165 190 1,600 795 805
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 0 10 15 0 10
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Plains Cree 105 50 50 345 160 180
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 20 0 15 55 25 30
Woods Cree 20 10 0 80 45 40
Cree, n.o.s. 210 100 105 1,090 560 525
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 10 0 30 20 10
Malecite 0 10 0 10 10 0
Mi'kmaq 15 0 10 25 15 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 160 40 120 310 100 205
Algonquin 15 0 10 20 0 15
Ojibway 130 35 95 275 95 180
Oji-Cree 15 0 15 15 0 15
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 105 35 65 4,375 2,050 2,330
Northern Athabaskan languages 100 30 70 4,345 2,035 2,315
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 10 0 10 200 100 95
Beaver 0 0 0 255 130 130
Carrier 55 15 45 2,045 940 1,110
Chilcotin 0 0 0 1,130 525 605
Dene 20 10 10 130 55 80
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 10 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 125 60 75
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 10 0 10
South Slavey 0 0 0 25 15 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 45 60
Tahltan languages 10 10 0 290 155 130
Kaska (Nahani) 0 10 0 35 20 15
Tahltan 10 0 0 250 135 120
Tutchone languages 10 0 0 10 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 10 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 30 15 10
Haida 70 40 30 455 195 255
Inuit languages 60 35 35 170 70 95
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 10 0 20 10 10
Inuktitut 45 20 30 120 50 70
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 35 15 25
Iroquoian languages 25 10 15 30 10 15
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 20 10 10 25 10 15
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 10 0
Kutenai 0 0 10 170 95 80
Michif 40 20 25 110 50 60
Salish languages 1,630 740 885 5,660 2,690 2,970
Comox 15 0 20 185 75 105
Halkomelem 270 95 175 1,045 470 570
Lillooet 735 375 360 790 405 385
Okanagan 35 10 25 805 360 445
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 25 10 15 1,280 630 650
Squamish 275 120 150 280 125 155
Straits 0 0 0 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 55 25 30 440 220 220
Salish languages, n.i.e. 225 110 115 540 280 260
Siouan languages 35 15 20 55 20 35
Dakota 20 10 15 30 15 15
Stoney 0 0 0 10 10 10
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 15 10 10
Tlingit 0 0 0 60 40 20
Tsimshian languages 190 80 110 2,685 1,330 1,350
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 60 15 40 1,275 635 645
Nisga'a 70 30 40 1,035 535 500
Tsimshian 65 30 35 405 180 230
Wakashan languages 110 45 60 1,460 670 795
Haisla 30 10 25 175 65 105
Heiltsuk 15 0 10 120 50 70
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 55 40 20 590 275 315
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 0 10 560 265 295
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 15 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 90 50 40 240 105 135
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,303,630 614,405 689,225 1,529,635 719,190 810,440
Afro-Asiatic languages 30,405 15,945 14,460 35,115 18,585 16,530
Berber languages 135 90 45 145 95 45
Kabyle 65 40 25 65 40 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 65 50 15 80 60 20
Cushitic languages 1,880 875 1,010 2,070 955 1,120
Bilen 15 0 10 20 10 15
Oromo 190 110 80 245 140 110
Somali 1,680 760 920 1,800 815 985
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 10 0 10
Semitic languages 28,645 15,140 13,500 33,110 17,660 15,460
Amharic 1,775 915 860 2,095 1,050 1,045
Arabic 20,905 11,210 9,695 24,230 13,180 11,050
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 760 370 390 760 370 390
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 565 280 280 570 285 285
Harari 55 40 20 55 35 20
Hebrew 4,755 2,465 2,285 5,450 2,805 2,645
Maltese 205 105 100 315 155 155
Tigrigna 945 515 430 1,055 560 495
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 300 160 145 300 160 140
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 105 50 60 170 85 85
Austro-Asiatic languages 31,905 15,255 16,650 35,915 17,130 18,785
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,530 675 860 1,875 850 1,020
Vietnamese 30,450 14,600 15,855 34,140 16,295 17,840
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 60 30 30 55 30 25
Austronesian languages 110,050 45,925 64,120 125,425 51,215 74,210
Bikol 500 210 290 530 215 310
Cebuano 4,390 1,675 2,715 5,365 2,000 3,370
Fijian 1,015 595 415 1,095 655 440
Hiligaynon 1,420 620 805 1,685 710 975
Ilocano 5,790 2,255 3,535 6,450 2,480 3,970
Malagasy 10 10 10 25 15 10
Malay 6,565 3,110 3,460 7,495 3,480 4,010
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 810 355 455 855 365 495
Pangasinan 440 175 260 480 205 275
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 99,505 40,840 58,665 113,265 45,455 67,805
Waray-Waray 275 120 155 320 130 195
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,250 620 625 1,515 740 775
Creole languages 1,975 1,075 905 2,485 1,320 1,165
Haitian Creole 85 30 55 135 55 75
Creole, n.o.s. 1,130 615 515 1,310 730 585
Creole languages, n.i.e. 775 440 340 1,055 540 515
Dravidian languages 9,165 4,855 4,310 10,390 5,485 4,905
Kannada 450 210 235 510 250 265
Malayalam 2,690 1,445 1,250 3,350 1,795 1,550
Tamil 4,990 2,605 2,385 5,445 2,830 2,610
Telugu 1,505 875 630 1,720 970 750
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 70 25 40 85 30 55
Hmong-Mien languages 150 80 75 165 85 80
Indo-European languages 606,020 295,920 310,100 764,815 371,760 393,060
Albanian 1,345 685 665 1,640 840 795
Armenian 1,525 765 760 1,680 845 835
Balto-Slavic languages 70,430 33,565 36,865 94,050 44,710 49,340
Baltic languages 700 340 365 1,030 515 520
Latvian 355 190 165 555 290 265
Lithuanian 345 150 200 475 220 250
Slavic languages 69,925 33,325 36,605 93,235 44,305 48,940
Belarusan 210 100 115 245 115 125
Bosnian 1,905 960 950 2,075 1,020 1,050
Bulgarian 2,060 905 1,155 2,430 1,105 1,325
Croatian 8,215 4,035 4,185 10,685 5,255 5,430
Czech 5,110 2,410 2,700 7,480 3,665 3,815
Macedonian 350 185 165 400 220 185
Polish 14,920 7,050 7,875 19,175 8,980 10,190
Russian 25,195 11,850 13,340 33,990 15,850 18,135
Serbian 8,195 4,205 3,990 9,110 4,625 4,485
Serbo-Croatian 1,270 615 660 1,525 770 750
Slovak 3,395 1,615 1,775 4,270 2,045 2,225
Slovene (Slovenian) 810 365 445 1,375 610 760
Ukrainian 6,715 2,940 3,775 10,740 4,835 5,905
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 265 130 130 420 215 205
Celtic languages 1,275 690 580 1,855 990 865
Scottish Gaelic 375 240 130 660 395 265
Welsh 165 65 100 345 145 195
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 735 395 340 860 450 410
Germanic languages 74,345 35,630 38,715 136,685 65,350 71,335
Afrikaans 4,835 2,450 2,380 7,670 3,875 3,800
Danish 2,965 1,380 1,590 5,510 2,490 3,020
Dutch 13,630 6,490 7,145 24,060 11,520 12,550
Frisian 235 120 120 465 230 240
German 49,850 24,225 25,630 95,005 45,840 49,165
Icelandic 240 120 115 405 210 195
Norwegian 1,655 840 815 2,845 1,425 1,415
Swedish 3,150 1,365 1,785 4,825 2,125 2,695
Vlaams (Flemish) 265 135 135 545 270 275
Yiddish 400 190 215 505 225 280
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 90 55 30 155 95 60
Greek 7,620 3,910 3,710 9,095 4,725 4,370
Indo-Iranian languages 336,265 167,320 168,945 363,205 181,340 181,865
Indo-Aryan languages 287,450 142,700 144,750 311,955 155,465 156,490
Bengali 3,180 1,625 1,550 3,670 1,885 1,785
Gujarati 10,885 5,150 5,735 11,500 5,455 6,050
Hindi 75,365 36,670 38,690 81,330 39,950 41,380
Kashmiri 50 25 25 60 30 25
Konkani 375 185 185 415 215 200
Marathi 1,315 680 645 1,475 780 695
Nepali 1,205 600 600 1,485 725 760
Oriya (Odia) 70 35 35 70 40 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 224,725 112,300 112,425 244,485 122,450 122,035
Sindhi 3,160 1,355 1,805 3,300 1,415 1,885
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 2,275 1,175 1,100 2,430 1,265 1,170
Urdu 15,175 7,935 7,240 16,750 8,840 7,915
Iranian languages 49,840 25,165 24,670 52,300 26,435 25,870
Kurdish 2,145 1,140 1,000 2,225 1,185 1,040
Pashto 1,555 865 690 1,660 940 725
Persian (Farsi) 47,490 23,955 23,540 49,835 25,135 24,690
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 800 400 405 935 490 450
Italic (Romance) languages 128,015 60,770 67,250 177,685 83,505 94,185
Catalan 260 130 130 395 210 180
Italian 26,860 13,060 13,795 37,475 18,075 19,400
Portuguese 16,500 7,865 8,635 23,260 11,060 12,200
Romanian 8,915 4,380 4,540 10,045 4,945 5,105
Spanish 82,035 38,455 43,580 115,115 53,215 61,900
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 250 160 90 380 245 140
Japanese 30,230 13,165 17,075 36,990 15,955 21,040
Kartvelian languages 100 50 50 115 55 60
Georgian 100 55 45 115 55 55
Korean 52,875 24,230 28,645 57,490 26,310 31,180
Mongolic languages 335 160 175 370 170 200
Mongolian 335 160 175 370 165 195
Niger-Congo languages 6,235 3,245 2,995 8,025 4,130 3,895
Akan (Twi) 510 290 220 630 350 280
Bamanankan 30 15 10 30 20 15
Edo 130 75 60 145 80 60
Ewe 115 75 40 135 90 45
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 50 15 40 105 30 70
Ga 95 60 35 150 95 50
Ganda 115 60 55 165 80 85
Igbo 240 145 95 425 240 185
Lingala 240 110 130 280 125 150
Rundi (Kirundi) 105 35 65 125 45 75
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 210 95 115 290 125 165
Shona 285 130 150 415 220 195
Swahili 2,795 1,510 1,285 3,365 1,785 1,575
Wolof 30 15 15 50 25 30
Yoruba 620 315 310 885 455 435
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,455 680 775 1,835 840 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages 345 170 175 405 210 200
Dinka 70 40 25 85 50 35
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 280 125 150 325 155 165
Sign languages 4,190 1,670 2,520 7,545 2,865 4,680
American Sign Language 2,340 830 1,515 3,860 1,280 2,575
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 1,915 860 1,050 3,780 1,615 2,160
Sino-Tibetan languages 435,155 200,830 234,325 457,595 211,220 246,375
Chinese languages 432,595 199,535 233,065 454,885 209,850 245,030
Cantonese 224,860 104,045 120,820 234,445 108,485 125,960
Hakka 2,575 1,230 1,345 2,715 1,290 1,430
Mandarin 252,570 114,045 138,535 265,635 119,995 145,640
Min Dong 125 60 70 130 55 75
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 15,800 7,005 8,795 16,410 7,230 9,185
Wu (Shanghainese) 5,405 2,355 3,045 5,600 2,445 3,155
Chinese, n.o.s. 8,995 4,120 4,875 10,380 4,725 5,650
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 195 80 115 200 75 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,845 1,425 1,415 3,000 1,500 1,505
Burmese 1,395 685 710 1,490 730 755
Karenic languages 955 490 470 955 485 465
Tibetan 340 180 155 375 205 165
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 295 140 155 330 150 180
Tai-Kadai languages 4,370 1,795 2,580 5,635 2,190 3,450
Lao 1,510 705 805 1,630 735 890
Thai 3,085 1,170 1,915 4,275 1,535 2,740
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 10 10 0
Turkic languages 6,105 3,320 2,785 6,785 3,685 3,095
Azerbaijani 835 450 385 945 510 435
Turkish 5,005 2,710 2,295 5,585 3,025 2,555
Uyghur 110 50 55 115 60 55
Uzbek 170 95 75 170 95 75
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 250 135 110 275 140 130
Uralic languages 10,045 4,660 5,385 15,280 7,095 8,185
Estonian 545 225 320 780 350 425
Finnish 2,415 975 1,435 4,030 1,640 2,385
Hungarian 7,105 3,455 3,650 10,495 5,100 5,395
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 750 410 345 1,045 575 470
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 2,785,955 1,363,490 1,422,455 4,560,235 2,237,485 2,322,750
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 2,438,345 1,198,880 1,239,475 4,138,300 2,038,285 2,100,015
Canadian citizens aged under 18 478,730 247,515 231,220 790,485 406,970 383,510
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 1,959,615 951,360 1,008,250 3,347,820 1,631,310 1,716,505
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 347,600 164,620 182,980 421,935 199,205 222,735
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 2,785,950 1,363,495 1,422,455 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,642,775 827,820 814,950 3,167,155 1,584,305 1,582,855
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 1,060,950 495,680 565,270 1,292,675 603,800 688,875
Before 1981 234,190 112,395 121,790 356,155 171,330 184,825
1981 to 1990 128,370 59,885 68,480 152,220 70,475 81,750
1991 to 2000 261,075 120,580 140,495 287,505 132,190 155,315
2001 to 2010 285,550 131,230 154,325 321,240 147,250 173,985
2001 to 2005 132,730 60,770 71,960 147,735 67,425 80,305
2006 to 2010 152,820 70,455 82,365 173,505 79,825 93,680
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 151,770 71,595 80,175 175,555 82,555 92,995
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 82,225 39,990 42,235 100,405 49,385 51,020
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 1,060,955 495,685 565,270 1,292,670 603,800 688,875
Under 5 years 84,650 42,820 41,830 112,665 56,495 56,175
5 to 14 years 169,630 87,445 82,185 212,710 108,975 103,730
15 to 24 years 223,525 101,380 122,140 279,495 126,690 152,805
25 to 44 years 449,595 202,210 247,390 537,500 242,185 295,310
45 years and over 133,555 61,825 71,725 150,305 69,455 80,845
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 1,060,955 495,680 565,270 1,292,675 603,800 688,875
Americas 73,630 34,405 39,230 110,850 50,515 60,330
Brazil 3,155 1,295 1,860 3,800 1,545 2,260
Colombia 3,280 1,500 1,785 3,915 1,720 2,195
El Salvador 4,880 2,460 2,415 5,425 2,710 2,715
Guyana 1,005 470 535 1,305 600 710
Haiti 355 165 190 570 250 315
Jamaica 2,430 1,265 1,160 3,505 1,770 1,735
Mexico 8,415 3,660 4,755 10,375 4,425 5,945
Peru 2,790 1,185 1,605 3,265 1,330 1,930
Trinidad and Tobago 2,075 985 1,090 2,620 1,205 1,415
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 30,710 14,535 16,170 57,780 26,425 31,355
Other places of birth in Americas 14,530 6,880 7,655 18,295 8,530 9,765
Europe 195,870 96,100 99,775 319,885 156,975 162,915
Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,045 1,965 2,085 4,570 2,230 2,345
Croatia 4,215 2,140 2,070 5,780 2,945 2,830
France 3,780 1,975 1,800 5,700 2,895 2,805
Germany 16,720 8,055 8,665 35,045 16,835 18,210
Greece 3,030 1,600 1,420 3,630 1,965 1,670
Hungary 4,055 2,065 1,995 6,175 3,145 3,030
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 4,180 2,235 1,950 5,890 3,090 2,795
Italy 10,820 5,575 5,245 15,405 8,050 7,355
Netherlands 9,435 4,725 4,710 18,225 9,365 8,855
Poland 11,475 5,350 6,125 15,115 6,965 8,145
Portugal 4,850 2,415 2,435 8,215 4,125 4,090
Romania 7,685 3,715 3,970 8,995 4,400 4,595
Russian Federation 9,090 3,930 5,160 10,920 4,700 6,215
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 3,880 1,945 1,935 4,480 2,225 2,260
Ukraine 6,125 2,900 3,225 7,500 3,520 3,980
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 67,055 33,460 33,600 123,810 60,975 62,835
Other places of birth in Europe 25,425 12,045 13,385 40,425 19,545 20,880
Africa 34,215 17,305 16,910 42,805 21,500 21,310
Algeria 440 280 160 485 310 175
Egypt 2,260 1,225 1,040 2,705 1,480 1,225
Ethiopia 1,695 855 845 2,070 1,015 1,060
Kenya 4,245 1,975 2,275 4,705 2,175 2,535
Morocco 775 415 360 985 535 455
Nigeria 1,360 715 645 1,740 925 815
Somalia 1,020 485 535 1,080 515 570
South Africa, Republic of 9,070 4,675 4,400 13,375 6,700 6,675
Other places of birth in Africa 13,340 6,690 6,655 15,645 7,840 7,800
Asia 731,625 335,645 395,985 788,055 359,835 428,220
Afghanistan 4,910 2,475 2,435 5,040 2,550 2,490
Bangladesh 1,870 950 925 2,125 1,080 1,040
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 190,400 85,025 105,380 199,990 89,145 110,845
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 72,080 33,105 38,975 74,210 34,120 40,090
India 149,035 72,570 76,465 162,650 79,395 83,245
IranCensus data footnote 61 35,450 18,010 17,440 37,160 18,890 18,270
Iraq 5,360 2,740 2,620 5,550 2,855 2,690
Japan 11,305 3,365 7,940 13,365 3,840 9,520
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 38,265 17,415 20,845 41,515 18,870 22,645
Lebanon 1,920 1,080 835 2,235 1,290 950
Pakistan 9,590 4,925 4,665 10,665 5,470 5,190
Philippines 99,720 41,755 57,965 112,100 45,890 66,210
Sri Lanka 4,310 2,240 2,070 4,585 2,360 2,230
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,455 1,240 1,215 2,845 1,450 1,400
Taiwan 37,695 16,975 20,725 38,900 17,450 21,450
Viet Nam 25,045 11,730 13,315 27,875 12,970 14,905
Other places of birth in Asia 42,210 20,045 22,165 47,255 22,215 25,045
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 25,610 12,230 13,380 31,075 14,975 16,100
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 54 151,770 71,595 80,175 175,555 82,555 92,995
Americas 10,965 5,510 5,455 14,550 7,160 7,385
Brazil 1,005 460 550 1,145 525 615
Colombia 480 225 250 580 250 325
Cuba 75 40 40 140 60 80
Haiti 25 15 10 35 35 10
Jamaica 215 145 75 625 355 265
Mexico 2,410 1,215 1,195 2,885 1,420 1,460
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 4,555 2,375 2,180 6,485 3,290 3,190
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 230 105 125 270 115 155
Other places of birth in Americas 1,970 930 1,045 2,380 1,105 1,275
Europe 15,015 7,805 7,205 19,735 10,260 9,475
France 830 440 385 970 510 460
Germany 835 480 350 1,450 775 675
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,240 780 460 1,430 900 530
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 210 115 100 245 120 125
Romania 595 255 335 690 310 380
Russian Federation 1,455 510 945 1,735 620 1,110
Ukraine 1,005 415 590 1,230 495 735
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 4,570 2,710 1,860 6,540 3,840 2,695
Other places of birth in Europe 4,285 2,115 2,170 5,455 2,685 2,765
Africa 4,725 2,440 2,285 6,200 3,150 3,050
Algeria 55 35 20 65 40 20
Cameroon 55 20 30 65 25 35
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 110 70 50 150 80 75
Côte d'Ivoire 15 10 10 20 10 10
Egypt 550 290 250 625 340 290
Eritrea 295 165 135 320 175 145
Ethiopia 250 140 110 305 170 140
Morocco 145 80 60 205 115 95
Nigeria 465 230 235 645 325 315
Somalia 350 145 205 355 145 215
South Africa, Republic of 930 500 430 1,625 815 810
Tunisia 70 30 40 80 30 45
Other places of birth in Africa 1,425 725 700 1,745 890 860
Asia 118,640 54,515 64,125 131,880 60,140 71,735
Afghanistan 855 455 405 870 455 415
Bangladesh 390 185 205 470 230 245
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 36,160 16,125 20,035 38,105 16,965 21,140
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,695 715 985 1,800 770 1,030
India 25,310 12,630 12,685 27,460 13,780 13,680
IranCensus data footnote 61 8,330 4,165 4,165 8,645 4,315 4,330
Iraq 1,865 915 950 1,910 940 965
Israel 300 170 125 365 205 160
Japan 1,940 500 1,440 2,285 570 1,715
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 7,010 3,025 3,990 8,025 3,430 4,595
Lebanon 220 120 100 265 155 110
Nepal 225 90 130 310 115 195
Pakistan 1,735 875 860 1,965 990 975
Philippines 21,280 9,535 11,745 26,680 11,615 15,065
Saudi Arabia 340 150 190 400 180 215
Sri Lanka 510 250 255 535 265 265
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,900 960 940 2,185 1,095 1,085
Taiwan 2,350 920 1,430 2,505 970 1,530
Turkey 365 205 160 395 220 170
United Arab Emirates 350 180 175 385 195 195
Viet Nam 1,580 620 955 1,780 685 1,090
Other places of birth in Asia 3,935 1,740 2,195 4,545 1,980 2,560
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 2,425 1,325 1,100 3,185 1,845 1,340
Australia 1,390 760 635 1,920 1,130 790
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 1,030 560 470 1,265 715 550
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 2,785,950 1,363,490 1,422,460 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,164,225 546,545 617,680 1,426,450 670,440 756,010
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 692,475 350,455 342,020 1,043,860 523,340 520,520
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 929,250 466,495 462,760 2,089,925 1,043,705 1,046,225
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 72 842,360 390,980 451,380 955,955 442,040 513,915
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 478,795 230,180 248,615 537,875 258,560 279,315
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 184,285 108,865 75,425 209,685 123,645 86,040
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 294,505 121,320 173,190 328,185 134,915 193,275
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 277,865 115,910 161,960 323,440 133,775 189,670
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 74,335 39,850 34,490 82,360 44,250 38,110
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 11,360 5,040 6,325 12,285 5,455 6,825
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 2,785,950 1,363,495 1,422,460 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 90,735 43,175 47,560 270,585 130,265 140,320
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 88,090 41,930 46,160 263,540 127,115 136,425
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 55,070 26,340 28,730 172,520 83,645 88,880
Métis 32,515 15,375 17,145 89,405 42,715 46,690
Inuk (Inuit) 500 210 290 1,610 760 855
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 1,490 725 760 4,350 2,090 2,260
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,160 515 645 2,695 1,060 1,635
Non-Aboriginal identity 2,695,215 1,320,320 1,374,895 4,289,655 2,107,225 2,182,430
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 2,785,955 1,363,495 1,422,455 4,560,240 2,237,485 2,322,750
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 38,880 18,350 20,525 135,835 65,560 70,280
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 2,747,075 1,345,150 1,401,925 4,424,400 2,171,930 2,252,470
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 2,785,950 1,363,495 1,422,455 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 23,850 11,680 12,175 91,710 45,690 46,020
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 23,400 11,460 11,940 90,390 45,100 45,295
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 19,945 9,730 10,210 79,875 39,685 40,190
Métis single ancestry 3,300 1,655 1,645 10,080 5,215 4,865
Inuit single ancestry 160 75 80 430 200 235
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 455 220 235 1,325 595 725
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 385 195 195 1,175 535 635
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 40 25 15 100 50 50
Métis and Inuit ancestries 30 0 25 45 10 45
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 82,685 39,360 43,325 211,100 100,835 110,260
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 79,535 37,970 41,570 201,895 96,650 105,245
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 52,240 24,945 27,295 130,020 62,170 67,850
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 26,790 12,790 14,000 70,180 33,595 36,585
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 505 235 270 1,700 890 815
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 3,150 1,395 1,755 9,200 4,185 5,015
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,055 1,370 1,685 8,865 4,050 4,810
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30 0 30 165 75 90
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 15 25 125 35 90
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 20 0 15 45 20 20
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 2,679,410 1,312,455 1,366,955 4,257,430 2,090,960 2,166,465
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 2,785,955 1,363,495 1,422,455 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,250,700 596,985 653,710 1,381,235 658,260 722,975
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 332,655 166,605 166,055 365,705 183,650 182,055
Chinese 479,145 224,140 255,005 508,480 237,805 270,670
Black 32,680 16,875 15,800 43,500 22,455 21,045
Filipino 127,275 55,855 71,420 145,025 62,505 82,520
Latin American 37,210 17,555 19,650 44,115 20,600 23,515
Arab 16,995 9,125 7,865 19,840 10,865 8,980
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 47,510 22,710 24,795 54,920 25,975 28,950
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 46,420 23,715 22,705 48,695 24,880 23,810
Korean 55,375 25,580 29,790 60,495 27,915 32,580
Japanese 31,925 13,410 18,510 41,230 17,435 23,800
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 6,960 3,400 3,560 8,760 4,280 4,485
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 36,555 18,015 18,540 40,465 19,900 20,565
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,535,255 766,510 768,745 3,179,005 1,579,230 1,599,775
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 2,785,950 1,363,495 1,422,460 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
North American Aboriginal origins 106,540 51,040 55,500 302,810 146,530 156,280
First Nations (North American Indian) 75,720 36,270 39,455 220,245 106,595 113,650
Inuit 820 355 465 2,615 1,280 1,340
Métis 33,620 16,025 17,590 90,515 43,460 47,050
Other North American origins 439,735 219,965 219,765 922,690 460,355 462,335
Acadian 1,905 955 950 3,940 1,960 1,980
American 38,715 18,735 19,980 78,170 37,765 40,405
Canadian 412,140 206,505 205,640 866,530 432,975 433,560
New Brunswicker 15 0 0 60 45 15
Newfoundlander 805 465 345 1,875 995 880
Nova Scotian 85 45 40 185 95 85
Ontarian 45 35 15 130 55 75
Québécois 890 500 390 1,830 945 880
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 235 115 120 405 175 230
European origins 1,452,805 720,230 732,570 2,857,080 1,408,510 1,448,575
British Isles origins 930,010 461,175 468,835 1,926,040 945,580 980,460
Channel Islander 200 105 95 455 230 220
Cornish 265 140 125 610 340 265
English 573,370 282,035 291,340 1,203,540 585,700 617,845
Irish 332,255 158,830 173,420 675,135 318,455 356,675
Manx 865 415 455 1,810 835 975
Scottish 414,800 203,290 211,510 860,775 417,080 443,700
Welsh 54,145 25,960 28,185 113,905 54,260 59,645
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 66,330 32,735 33,600 122,700 59,225 63,475
French origins 182,475 87,615 94,860 388,815 184,705 204,110
Alsatian 125 50 70 210 95 115
Breton 50 15 35 110 45 65
Corsican 80 35 45 105 40 65
French 182,340 87,550 94,785 388,580 184,595 203,980
Western European origins (except French origins) 410,995 202,180 208,820 839,860 411,165 428,695
Austrian 25,455 11,990 13,465 48,510 23,030 25,485
Bavarian 80 45 35 225 105 120
Belgian 9,620 4,740 4,875 19,980 9,615 10,360
Dutch 112,435 55,435 56,995 213,670 105,040 108,630
Flemish 1,180 595 580 2,215 1,145 1,075
Frisian 430 190 245 850 425 425
German 289,180 142,260 146,920 603,265 294,860 308,410
Luxembourger 360 185 175 695 340 355
Swiss 13,990 6,965 7,020 31,390 15,510 15,880
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 510 230 285 905 425 485
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 160,860 77,325 83,535 346,525 166,100 180,425
Danish 28,535 13,830 14,705 58,205 27,985 30,220
Finnish 17,225 8,250 8,970 34,150 16,285 17,870
Icelandic 13,230 6,520 6,715 26,410 12,860 13,545
Norwegian 61,165 29,595 31,570 138,430 66,870 71,565
Swedish 50,575 23,285 27,295 110,030 51,000 59,030
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 6,470 3,325 3,145 15,080 7,610 7,470
Eastern European origins 307,075 148,850 158,230 569,260 275,900 293,360
Bulgarian 3,155 1,455 1,700 4,015 1,875 2,140
Byelorussian 1,950 990 960 2,760 1,400 1,365
Czech 13,395 6,490 6,905 23,375 11,500 11,875
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 3,300 1,600 1,695 7,970 3,795 4,175
Estonian 3,005 1,405 1,600 4,840 2,250 2,590
Hungarian 30,970 15,200 15,770 56,535 27,450 29,090
Latvian 2,815 1,430 1,385 4,935 2,565 2,370
Lithuanian 4,635 2,200 2,440 7,225 3,465 3,755
Moldovan 755 355 395 1,085 510 580
Polish 82,770 39,600 43,175 149,635 71,605 78,030
Romanian 19,850 9,650 10,205 31,250 15,125 16,125
Russian 73,035 34,960 38,075 131,060 62,880 68,180
Slovak 7,225 3,390 3,840 11,220 5,440 5,780
Ukrainian 114,455 55,670 58,785 229,205 111,285 117,915
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,430 1,125 1,310 3,555 1,645 1,915
Southern European origins 216,160 107,315 108,845 334,740 164,780 169,960
Albanian 1,545 755 785 1,925 975 950
Bosnian 2,845 1,405 1,440 3,290 1,635 1,655
Catalan 75 55 20 120 85 30
Croatian 16,635 8,565 8,070 23,845 12,180 11,660
Cypriot 370 215 155 440 230 205
Greek 17,690 9,105 8,590 24,460 12,410 12,050
Italian 98,515 49,760 48,760 166,095 83,095 83,000
Kosovar 215 110 105 280 135 145
Macedonian 920 485 435 1,205 620 580
Maltese 1,400 760 645 2,645 1,350 1,295
Montenegrin 600 290 315 710 360 350
Portuguese 26,515 13,145 13,375 41,770 20,620 21,145
Serbian 10,505 5,465 5,040 12,895 6,625 6,270
Sicilian 260 165 100 545 295 255
Slovenian 3,360 1,645 1,715 5,555 2,725 2,825
Spanish 48,080 22,230 25,855 64,470 29,245 35,225
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 3,680 1,710 1,975 7,080 3,360 3,725
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 270 120 150 395 200 195
Other European origins 21,440 11,170 10,265 34,700 17,800 16,900
Basque 555 325 230 840 470 375
Jewish 12,200 6,300 5,900 17,580 8,950 8,635
Roma (Gypsy) 375 155 225 805 320 485
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 550 280 270 965 520 450
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 7,890 4,170 3,725 14,715 7,635 7,080
Caribbean origins 18,050 9,030 9,015 25,010 12,350 12,660
Antiguan 155 80 75 220 115 105
Bahamian 190 105 85 255 140 110
Barbadian 1,410 740 670 1,870 945 930
Bermudan 170 85 85 335 155 175
Carib 60 35 25 70 50 25
Cuban 965 475 495 1,320 615 700
Dominican 550 255 295 735 330 410
Grenadian 280 155 130 380 195 185
Guadeloupean 10 0 10 15 0 15
Haitian 810 375 440 1,140 530 615
Jamaican 7,255 3,770 3,485 10,545 5,425 5,120
Kittitian/Nevisian 100 50 45 130 70 55
Martinican 20 0 20 25 0 20
Montserratan 20 10 10 25 15 10
Puerto Rican 320 135 180 570 260 310
St. Lucian 125 60 70 190 85 110
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 3,365 1,685 1,685 4,170 2,085 2,085
Vincentian/Grenadinian 330 150 185 415 180 230
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,560 720 845 2,120 930 1,190
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,525 750 775 1,920 945 975
Latin, Central and South American origins 54,280 26,245 28,035 69,920 33,580 36,335
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,990 1,030 960 2,625 1,350 1,275
Arawak 70 30 40 90 45 45
Argentinian 1,510 685 830 2,025 910 1,120
Belizean 40 15 20 125 60 65
Bolivian 220 85 135 375 145 230
Brazilian 4,475 2,025 2,445 5,455 2,465 2,990
Chilean 4,155 2,000 2,160 5,700 2,740 2,955
Colombian 4,860 2,380 2,475 5,860 2,805 3,055
Costa Rican 540 255 285 810 385 425
Ecuadorian 835 410 425 1,040 490 550
Guatemalan 2,210 1,140 1,070 2,575 1,310 1,265
Guyanese 1,360 715 645 1,925 995 935
Hispanic 1,345 645 695 1,535 720 810
Honduran 1,210 630 575 1,445 750 695
Maya 655 350 310 930 475 455
Mexican 16,750 7,980 8,765 23,055 11,025 12,035
Nicaraguan 1,155 535 620 1,520 735 785
Panamanian 210 105 105 325 140 185
Paraguayan 695 390 305 895 475 420
Peruvian 3,245 1,505 1,745 3,905 1,775 2,135
Salvadorean 6,030 3,015 3,020 6,815 3,390 3,425
Uruguayan 315 170 140 410 205 205
Venezuelan 1,620 780 835 1,900 915 980
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 2,730 1,340 1,390 3,310 1,605 1,705
African origins 44,450 22,695 21,750 59,985 30,635 29,345
Central and West African origins 5,305 2,850 2,455 7,075 3,810 3,265
Akan 30 20 10 40 30 10
Angolan 80 45 25 90 55 35
Ashanti 65 25 40 85 30 50
Beninese 30 15 15 35 20 15
Burkinabe 25 15 10 45 30 15
Cameroonian 105 60 40 150 85 70
Chadian 0 0 0 70 50 25
Congolese 685 360 320 810 405 400
Edo 80 55 25 85 55 30
Ewe 55 25 30 55 25 30
Gabonese 10 0 10 10 0 10
Gambian 25 10 10 25 10 15
Ghanaian 1,295 715 580 1,600 865 730
Guinean 125 40 80 130 45 80
Ibo 205 125 85 280 160 115
Ivorian 50 30 15 100 55 50
Liberian 215 90 125 250 95 150
Malian 40 25 10 80 55 25
Malinké 0 0 0 10 0 0
Nigerian 1,825 995 835 2,615 1,430 1,185
Peulh 25 0 15 20 0 15
Senegalese 45 35 20 95 75 25
Sierra Leonean 100 55 50 130 60 65
Togolese 85 45 35 100 70 40
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 175 85 90 255 135 125
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 430 205 225 620 305 315
North African origins 7,985 4,195 3,785 9,840 5,210 4,630
Algerian 640 380 260 770 465 305
Berber 185 115 70 210 130 80
Coptic 125 70 55 150 90 65
Dinka 45 25 20 45 25 15
Egyptian 3,670 1,910 1,760 4,520 2,340 2,180
Libyan 210 150 60 420 275 140
Maure 125 55 70 150 60 90
Moroccan 1,610 860 750 2,005 1,105 895
Sudanese 1,115 480 640 1,225 535 695
Tunisian 385 215 170 500 290 215
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 175 110 70 215 115 105
Southern and East African origins 18,610 9,405 9,205 24,800 12,345 12,450
Afrikaner 405 195 210 705 355 355
Amhara 115 60 50 115 60 50
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 240 130 115 255 140 120
Burundian 195 90 110 215 95 120
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 965 520 445 1,055 550 505
Ethiopian 2,045 1,070 975 2,550 1,280 1,270
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 1,295 630 670 1,615 775 845
Malagasy 85 50 35 105 65 40
Mauritian 820 445 370 975 520 450
Oromo 120 70 50 140 75 65
Rwandan 315 175 140 420 225 195
Seychellois 20 15 10 25 15 15
Somali 2,120 1,020 1,105 2,295 1,115 1,180
South African 7,300 3,715 3,575 11,060 5,510 5,550
Tanzanian 440 180 260 490 220 275
Tigrian 185 100 90 205 110 95
Ugandan 600 295 310 775 390 380
Zambian 135 75 60 210 95 110
Zimbabwean 645 325 315 855 445 405
Zulu 65 25 40 75 25 45
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,515 760 755 1,840 910 930
Other African origins 13,295 6,660 6,630 19,215 9,745 9,465
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,710 850 860 2,660 1,315 1,340
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 11,705 5,870 5,840 16,740 8,515 8,225
Asian origins 1,189,105 566,675 622,425 1,312,445 624,270 688,175
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 88,160 45,495 42,665 99,560 51,315 48,245
Afghan 7,590 3,840 3,750 7,895 4,005 3,885
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,765 2,575 2,195 5,660 3,125 2,540
Armenian 3,005 1,545 1,460 3,715 1,905 1,815
Assyrian 485 265 215 545 295 250
Azerbaijani 885 515 375 990 570 425
Georgian 575 300 275 740 380 355
Hazara 50 30 25 55 30 20
Iranian 44,765 22,725 22,040 47,985 24,290 23,695
Iraqi 5,335 2,715 2,620 5,575 2,860 2,715
Israeli 2,210 1,175 1,035 2,655 1,370 1,285
Jordanian 640 330 305 785 425 355
Kazakh 285 170 110 385 205 175
Kurd 2,015 1,100 915 2,120 1,165 950
Kuwaiti 105 70 35 125 85 40
Kyrgyz 170 90 80 175 90 85
Lebanese 5,675 2,990 2,680 7,980 4,175 3,805
Palestinian 2,325 1,250 1,070 2,625 1,410 1,210
Pashtun 355 195 160 360 200 160
Saudi Arabian 570 340 230 975 615 360
Syrian 2,970 1,430 1,545 3,955 1,905 2,055
Tajik 240 120 120 260 135 125
Tatar 675 335 345 790 365 425
Turk 5,385 2,970 2,415 6,355 3,485 2,865
Turkmen 75 45 25 120 70 55
Uighur 100 50 50 130 65 60
Uzbek 245 135 110 270 150 120
Yemeni 270 175 100 300 185 115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,250 1,160 1,085 2,635 1,340 1,295
South Asian origins 329,365 164,860 164,515 363,885 182,650 181,235
Bangladeshi 1,520 745 775 1,840 925 920
Bengali 760 360 405 850 405 445
Bhutanese 95 55 45 120 65 55
East Indian 279,460 139,455 140,010 309,315 154,795 154,520
Goan 330 165 165 485 245 240
Gujarati 620 295 320 700 335 365
Kashmiri 160 85 80 185 100 85
Nepali 1,185 575 610 1,495 690 805
Pakistani 11,340 5,880 5,460 12,585 6,565 6,015
Punjabi 36,160 18,325 17,835 38,725 19,700 19,025
Sinhalese 560 300 260 620 325 300
Sri Lankan 5,275 2,785 2,495 5,710 2,970 2,740
Tamil 1,085 595 485 1,235 670 560
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 7,735 3,820 3,915 8,245 4,070 4,170
East and Southeast Asian origins 777,360 359,255 418,110 855,345 393,475 461,875
Burmese 2,055 1,050 1,010 2,310 1,135 1,175
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,645 1,270 1,380 3,235 1,580 1,655
Chinese 505,320 236,935 268,385 540,155 253,065 287,090
Filipino 138,480 61,160 77,320 158,215 68,710 89,505
Hmong 115 60 60 130 70 60
Indonesian 5,175 2,460 2,715 6,625 3,115 3,510
Japanese 39,800 17,265 22,535 51,150 22,200 28,945
Karen 890 450 445 895 450 445
Korean 57,945 26,850 31,095 63,300 29,330 33,975
Laotian 2,325 1,170 1,155 2,530 1,275 1,255
Malaysian 4,360 2,020 2,345 5,060 2,260 2,800
Mongolian 1,065 515 550 1,495 740 760
Singaporean 910 430 485 1,055 490 560
Taiwanese 20,485 9,395 11,085 21,455 9,810 11,650
Thai 3,670 1,430 2,240 5,065 1,870 3,195
Tibetan 490 260 230 550 290 260
Vietnamese 36,615 17,945 18,670 41,435 20,205 21,230
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 690 295 395 785 310 470
Other Asian origins 1,960 990 975 2,500 1,250 1,250
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,960 990 975 2,500 1,250 1,255
Oceania origins 29,900 15,010 14,885 41,125 20,605 20,520
Australian 10,110 5,350 4,765 16,240 8,385 7,855
New Zealander 3,900 2,015 1,885 6,565 3,405 3,155
Pacific Islands origins 16,405 7,935 8,470 19,135 9,240 9,890
Fijian 13,520 6,580 6,935 14,145 6,895 7,250
Hawaiian 1,065 445 630 2,200 970 1,235
Maori 675 385 295 1,120 595 530
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 395 170 225 600 275 325
Samoan 300 165 135 485 255 230
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 700 340 360 905 440 465
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Owner 713,665 ... ... 1,279,020 ... ...
Renter 385,315 ... ... 599,360 ... ...
Band housing 720 ... ... 3,590 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Condominium 320,920 ... ... 416,770 ... ...
Not condominium 778,775 ... ... 1,465,200 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 1,099,695 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
No bedrooms 17,830 ... ... 22,705 ... ...
1 bedroom 222,920 ... ... 311,035 ... ...
2 bedrooms 297,430 ... ... 514,015 ... ...
3 bedrooms 256,885 ... ... 513,135 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 304,630 ... ... 521,075 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 448,155 ... ... 642,910 ... ...
5 rooms 150,085 ... ... 274,780 ... ...
6 rooms 119,960 ... ... 235,845 ... ...
7 rooms 100,175 ... ... 199,715 ... ...
8 or more rooms 281,330 ... ... 528,720 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.7 ... ... 6.0 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 1,063,790 ... ... 1,839,850 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 35,910 ... ... 42,120 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,965 ... ...
Suitable 1,022,865 ... ... 1,781,905 ... ...
Not suitable 76,835 ... ... 100,060 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 1,099,695 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1960 or before 141,215 ... ... 267,560 ... ...
1961 to 1980 291,790 ... ... 559,485 ... ...
1981 to 1990 176,270 ... ... 289,565 ... ...
1991 to 2000 201,335 ... ... 331,865 ... ...
2001 to 2005 82,040 ... ... 125,335 ... ...
2006 to 2010 110,680 ... ... 171,945 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 96,365 ... ... 136,210 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,036,760 ... ... 1,763,105 ... ...
Major repairs needed 62,940 ... ... 118,865 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1 household maintainer 634,075 ... ... 1,091,500 ... ...
2 household maintainers 419,750 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 45,865 ... ... 64,790 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 1,099,700 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
15 to 24 years 33,720 ... ... 58,620 ... ...
25 to 34 years 160,215 ... ... 253,950 ... ...
35 to 44 years 194,530 ... ... 304,185 ... ...
45 to 54 years 237,445 ... ... 378,545 ... ...
55 to 64 years 217,460 ... ... 390,185 ... ...
65 to 74 years 148,500 ... ... 288,165 ... ...
75 to 84 years 77,755 ... ... 152,225 ... ...
85 years and over 30,070 ... ... 56,085 ... ...
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 1,085,045 ... ... 1,832,420 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 746,225 ... ... 1,320,210 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 338,820 ... ... 512,210 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 270,200 ... ... 420,705 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 703,945 ... ... 1,242,600 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 58.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.6 ... ... 20.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,352 ... ... 1,149 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,581 ... ... 1,387 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 700,255 ... ... 500,874 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 939,163 ... ... 720,689 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 383,190 ... ... 592,825 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 12.8 ... ... 12.5 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 43.3 ... ... 43.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,111 ... ... 1,036 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,222 ... ... 1,149 ... ...
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 2,360,010 1,143,755 1,216,260 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
No certificate, diploma or degree 343,535 168,935 174,605 601,640 305,320 296,315
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 686,895 336,215 350,685 1,138,565 549,580 588,985
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,329,580 638,610 690,970 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,310
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 163,580 117,280 46,300 338,980 250,270 88,720
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 74,665 43,065 31,595 142,935 83,055 59,880
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 88,920 74,215 14,705 196,045 167,210 28,840
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 397,400 164,850 232,550 700,945 280,300 420,645
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 90,095 37,400 52,700 138,010 54,420 83,585
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 678,500 319,070 359,425 952,240 442,880 509,360
Bachelor's degree 446,730 204,770 241,955 622,670 281,020 341,655
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 49,140 20,395 28,745 69,005 28,575 40,430
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 19,690 10,760 8,930 29,110 16,690 12,420
Master's degree 138,725 68,075 70,650 195,825 94,360 101,465
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 24,215 15,070 9,150 35,625 22,240 13,390
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,583,325 765,210 818,115 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,940
No certificate, diploma or degree 136,335 72,020 64,315 244,000 134,410 109,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 399,705 199,385 200,320 671,010 330,835 340,175
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,047,285 493,805 553,475 1,617,965 761,790 856,175
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 114,865 83,125 31,735 231,445 172,290 59,155
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 52,430 30,455 21,975 97,350 56,920 40,435
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 62,435 52,670 9,760 134,095 115,370 18,725
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 306,545 127,300 179,250 528,805 210,880 317,925
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 67,405 27,635 39,770 99,695 39,205 60,490
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 558,470 255,745 302,725 758,015 339,415 418,605
Bachelor's degree 366,625 165,110 201,510 497,845 219,005 278,840
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 39,245 15,785 23,455 52,955 20,995 31,965
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 15,685 7,910 7,770 22,440 11,665 10,775
Master's degree 118,405 56,090 62,310 159,740 73,335 86,405
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 18,520 10,845 7,675 25,030 14,420 10,615
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 2,360,015 1,143,755 1,216,260 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,030,430 505,145 525,285 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Education 81,245 18,285 62,965 144,100 34,915 109,185
13. Education 81,250 18,285 62,965 144,100 34,910 109,185
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 72,100 33,070 39,035 98,735 44,465 54,275
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 12,450 9,435 3,020 16,970 12,880 4,090
50. Visual and performing arts 59,650 23,635 36,015 81,765 31,580 50,185
Humanities 89,195 34,325 54,870 124,600 49,025 75,575
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 11,785 2,755 9,025 15,235 3,675 11,555
23. English language and literature/letters 24,505 7,600 16,910 34,710 10,845 23,865
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 27,660 10,705 16,955 35,720 13,670 22,050
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 360 135 220 585 210 375
38. Philosophy and religious studies 4,510 2,685 1,825 6,710 4,050 2,660
39. Theology and religious vocations 7,385 4,395 2,995 12,275 7,400 4,880
54. History 10,480 5,565 4,915 15,780 8,475 7,300
55. French language and literature/letters 2,500 475 2,025 3,580 705 2,880
Social and behavioural sciences and law 169,555 62,275 107,280 245,990 87,960 158,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,765 740 2,030 4,120 1,060 3,060
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 17,515 6,340 11,175 23,180 8,505 14,680
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 22,285 1,960 20,325 38,070 3,285 34,785
22. Legal professions and studies 26,665 9,855 16,810 38,505 13,545 24,955
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,930 850 2,075 4,325 1,345 2,985
42. Psychology 29,175 8,190 20,985 43,230 12,480 30,750
45. Social sciences 68,220 34,340 33,880 94,560 47,755 46,810
Business, management and public administration 285,235 120,410 164,825 426,460 166,470 259,990
30.16 Accounting and computer science 480 140 340 775 215 560
44. Public administration and social service professions 12,395 2,925 9,470 26,520 5,960 20,565
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 272,360 117,350 155,015 399,160 160,295 238,865
Physical and life sciences and technologies 59,630 31,260 28,375 86,425 46,070 40,355
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 24,250 10,835 13,415 36,760 16,800 19,960
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 14,285 7,045 7,245 19,025 9,400 9,620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 655 170 485 835 225 610
40. Physical sciences 18,510 12,515 6,000 26,370 18,395 7,975
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,930 695 1,235 3,440 1,255 2,185
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 60,370 39,255 21,110 80,070 51,490 28,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 47,755 33,645 14,110 62,795 43,900 18,890
25. Library science 3,585 505 3,080 5,560 755 4,805
27. Mathematics and statistics 8,420 4,725 3,690 10,875 6,295 4,580
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 605 380 230 835 540 300
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 242,705 215,370 27,340 427,670 388,335 39,340
04. Architecture and related services 11,965 7,655 4,315 15,490 9,985 5,505
14. Engineering 77,985 63,215 14,770 98,455 81,055 17,395
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 38,270 33,820 4,445 68,500 60,490 8,010
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 40 25 15 90 25 65
46. Construction trades 47,985 46,495 1,490 100,765 97,615 3,150
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 44,505 43,115 1,390 97,720 94,520 3,200
48. Precision production 21,955 21,045 910 46,660 44,650 2,015
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 21,215 12,305 8,905 50,210 31,680 18,525
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 13,030 7,030 6,005 24,950 13,670 11,275
03. Natural resources and conservation 8,185 5,280 2,900 25,260 18,010 7,250
Health and related fields 184,110 40,830 143,275 322,715 65,735 256,975
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 14,595 7,525 7,075 23,740 11,920 11,820
51. Health professions and related programs 163,815 30,150 133,660 290,645 48,985 241,655
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 5,695 3,155 2,540 8,330 4,835 3,495
Personal, protective and transportation services 63,980 31,145 32,840 122,855 61,605 61,250
12. Personal and culinary services 43,465 13,975 29,485 79,740 24,860 54,885
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 120 115 10 320 290 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 380 370 15 1,235 1,120 115
43. Security and protective services 7,505 5,540 1,960 13,935 10,390 3,545
49. Transportation and materials moving 12,505 11,140 1,370 27,620 24,945 2,680
Other 240 75 160 355 115 240
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 240 75 160 350 115 240
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 1,583,325 765,210 818,115 2,532,980 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 536,045 271,405 264,635 915,015 465,250 449,765
Education 56,990 12,000 44,990 96,005 21,035 74,970
13. Education 56,985 11,995 44,990 96,010 21,035 74,975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 58,315 26,545 31,775 77,655 34,430 43,225
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 9,795 7,445 2,350 12,710 9,580 3,130
50. Visual and performing arts 48,515 19,095 29,415 64,940 24,845 40,090
Humanities 69,615 25,905 43,715 93,605 35,490 58,115
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 9,420 2,000 7,420 11,710 2,510 9,195
23. English language and literature/letters 18,870 5,745 13,130 25,665 7,810 17,850
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 22,325 8,355 13,975 28,260 10,505 17,750
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 280 115 165 425 170 255
38. Philosophy and religious studies 3,495 2,055 1,445 4,970 2,960 2,010
39. Theology and religious vocations 5,270 3,115 2,150 8,330 4,945 3,385
54. History 8,105 4,165 3,940 11,805 6,140 5,665
55. French language and literature/letters 1,845 355 1,485 2,445 455 2,000
Social and behavioural sciences and law 138,545 49,215 89,325 196,450 67,000 129,450
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,410 630 1,780 3,460 845 2,615
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 15,000 5,285 9,715 19,685 6,940 12,750
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 17,730 1,550 16,185 29,855 2,505 27,350
22. Legal professions and studies 21,915 7,315 14,600 31,190 9,665 21,525
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,370 690 1,680 3,540 1,110 2,425
42. Psychology 23,285 6,240 17,045 33,055 8,845 24,210
45. Social sciences 55,835 27,515 28,320 75,665 37,095 38,575
Business, management and public administration 232,260 96,650 135,610 335,220 128,975 206,245
30.16 Accounting and computer science 350 120 230 540 170 365
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,770 2,215 7,560 20,695 4,240 16,455
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 222,140 94,315 127,825 313,985 124,565 189,425
Physical and life sciences and technologies 45,260 22,930 22,325 63,705 32,325 31,385
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 19,250 8,440 10,805 28,505 12,595 15,915
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 10,485 4,975 5,505 13,825 6,570 7,260
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 520 125 395 645 160 485
40. Physical sciences 13,695 8,945 4,755 18,525 12,250 6,270
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,310 440 870 2,210 750 1,460
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 52,935 34,795 18,135 68,660 44,820 23,840
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 43,400 30,660 12,745 56,390 39,660 16,725
25. Library science 2,630 385 2,245 3,830 545 3,290
27. Mathematics and statistics 6,380 3,440 2,945 7,760 4,185 3,570
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 510 315 200 680 430 250
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 184,345 160,545 23,795 310,855 277,375 33,475
04. Architecture and related services 9,635 5,795 3,840 12,110 7,240 4,875
14. Engineering 63,065 49,735 13,330 76,935 61,380 15,560
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 28,185 24,570 3,615 48,690 42,285 6,405
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 20 10 65 20 45
46. Construction trades 35,680 34,460 1,220 72,800 70,225 2,570
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 32,815 31,760 1,060 69,025 66,545 2,480
48. Precision production 14,935 14,210 725 31,225 29,690 1,535
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 16,810 9,385 7,425 39,360 23,810 15,555
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 10,225 5,315 4,905 18,965 9,875 9,090
03. Natural resources and conservation 6,580 4,060 2,515 20,395 13,930 6,470
Health and related fields 143,705 32,145 111,560 244,975 50,520 194,460
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 11,655 5,995 5,660 18,900 9,380 9,520
51. Health professions and related programs 127,575 23,855 103,720 219,800 37,800 182,000
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 4,475 2,295 2,180 6,285 3,340 2,940
Personal, protective and transportation services 48,325 23,640 24,685 91,185 45,925 45,265
12. Personal and culinary services 32,480 10,620 21,865 58,820 18,880 39,945
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 60 45 10 195 165 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 145 145 0 570 505 65
43. Security and protective services 6,160 4,465 1,700 11,175 8,110 3,060
49. Transportation and materials moving 9,485 8,365 1,120 20,430 18,265 2,165
Other 190 65 130 275 85 185
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 190 65 125 270 85 185
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 2,360,010 1,143,750 1,216,255 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,030,430 505,145 525,285 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 1,329,580 638,605 690,970 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,305
Location of study inside Canada 925,655 446,190 479,465 1,625,550 785,340 840,205
Same as province or territory of residence 744,325 354,370 389,950 1,243,905 593,275 650,635
Different than province or territory of residence 181,330 91,820 89,510 381,645 192,070 189,575
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 403,925 192,415 211,510 504,630 242,530 262,100
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 47,055 25,960 21,095 74,030 40,425 33,610
Philippines 49,625 18,340 31,290 56,845 20,455 36,395
India 39,695 19,685 20,005 44,115 22,045 22,065
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 37,425 20,485 16,940 58,825 31,920 26,910
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 59,115 26,525 32,585 61,840 27,630 34,210
France 3,545 1,965 1,580 4,385 2,360 2,025
Other 167,460 79,445 88,010 204,580 97,700 106,885
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 1,583,325 765,210 818,115 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 536,040 271,410 264,635 915,015 465,250 449,765
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 1,047,285 493,800 553,480 1,617,960 761,790 856,170
Location of study inside Canada 729,685 348,530 381,155 1,239,640 589,155 650,490
Same as province or territory of residence 593,200 279,360 313,840 970,485 454,780 515,700
Different than province or territory of residence 136,490 69,170 67,320 269,155 134,375 134,785
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 317,600 145,275 172,325 378,325 172,640 205,685
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 34,780 18,680 16,100 50,095 26,175 23,920
Philippines 42,475 15,510 26,960 48,935 17,385 31,555
India 33,475 15,830 17,645 36,800 17,455 19,345
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 23,655 12,740 10,920 32,890 17,360 15,530
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 51,215 22,490 28,720 53,570 23,445 30,125
France 2,950 1,655 1,295 3,505 1,885 1,615
Other 129,050 58,365 70,685 152,530 68,935 83,595
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 2,360,010 1,143,755 1,216,255 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,610
In the labour force 1,545,000 803,635 741,360 2,471,665 1,285,835 1,185,830
Employed 1,453,780 757,485 696,290 2,305,690 1,194,455 1,111,240
Unemployed 91,220 46,150 45,070 165,975 91,385 74,590
Not in the labour force 815,010 340,115 474,895 1,398,710 596,935 801,775
Participation rate 65.5 70.3 61.0 63.9 68.3 59.7
Employment rate 61.6 66.2 57.2 59.6 63.4 55.9
Unemployment rate 5.9 5.7 6.1 6.7 7.1 6.3
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 2,360,015 1,143,755 1,216,255 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 762,650 317,295 445,355 1,290,235 547,350 742,885
Worked 1,597,365 826,460 770,900 2,580,140 1,335,420 1,244,720
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 749,170 429,675 319,495 1,183,405 675,950 507,460
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 848,190 396,785 451,405 1,396,735 659,470 737,260
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.2 43.0 41.3 41.8 42.4 41.1
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 1,545,000 803,635 741,365 2,471,670 1,285,840 1,185,835
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 28,125 13,160 14,960 43,805 21,245 22,555
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 1,516,875 790,480 726,400 2,427,860 1,264,585 1,163,275
Employee 1,308,545 660,730 647,815 2,084,470 1,054,630 1,029,840
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 208,335 129,750 78,585 343,395 209,955 133,430
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 1,545,000 803,635 741,365 2,471,665 1,285,835 1,185,830
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 28,125 13,160 14,965 43,805 21,245 22,560
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 1,516,875 790,475 726,400 2,427,860 1,264,585 1,163,270
0 Management occupations 177,290 110,865 66,420 275,000 168,820 106,180
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 246,295 76,960 169,335 368,940 106,205 262,740
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 109,145 85,895 23,250 161,520 127,060 34,460
3 Health occupations 95,820 22,275 73,550 162,865 35,775 127,095
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 168,285 55,755 112,525 269,255 87,765 181,485
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 67,390 34,230 33,160 93,100 44,855 48,245
6 Sales and service occupations 375,090 164,145 210,940 595,225 251,490 343,735
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 204,040 192,130 11,905 360,970 339,660 21,315
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 26,665 17,415 9,255 64,235 47,530 16,700
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 46,860 30,805 16,055 76,745 55,430 21,315
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 1,545,000 803,635 741,360 2,471,665 1,285,835 1,185,830
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 28,125 13,160 14,965 43,805 21,250 22,555
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 1,516,875 790,475 726,400 2,427,865 1,264,590 1,163,270
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 24,005 12,950 11,055 65,205 42,840 22,360
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5,625 4,270 1,350 25,920 21,810 4,115
22 Utilities 7,550 5,005 2,545 12,445 8,915 3,535
23 Construction 118,280 103,430 14,850 199,985 175,195 24,790
31-33 Manufacturing 99,620 68,295 31,325 157,560 113,945 43,615
41 Wholesale trade 61,385 40,380 21,005 82,105 55,530 26,580
44-45 Retail trade 170,715 79,410 91,305 283,135 129,985 153,150
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 86,605 66,950 19,660 128,400 98,580 29,815
51 Information and cultural industries 52,940 33,240 19,700 67,225 41,065 26,155
52 Finance and insurance 69,985 30,580 39,410 93,805 38,430 55,380
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 38,655 21,070 17,585 54,995 29,515 25,475
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 142,645 79,495 63,150 196,670 107,680 88,990
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,425 1,580 1,845 4,320 1,975 2,345
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 70,150 40,470 29,680 109,095 62,325 46,775
61 Educational services 111,720 37,435 74,290 173,820 56,455 117,365
62 Health care and social assistance 156,670 31,390 125,275 270,855 52,320 218,530
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 35,330 17,885 17,440 57,940 29,050 28,895
72 Accommodation and food services 127,995 55,070 72,925 207,045 86,555 120,490
81 Other services (except public administration) 70,130 29,205 40,920 112,335 47,960 64,375
91 Public administration 63,450 32,365 31,090 125,000 64,450 60,545
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 1,453,785 757,485 696,295 2,305,690 1,194,455 1,111,240
Worked at home 121,140 60,495 60,650 196,510 95,515 100,990
Worked outside Canada 13,560 9,610 3,950 16,040 11,285 4,760
No fixed workplace address 200,490 147,475 53,015 326,180 243,130 83,050
Worked at usual place 1,118,595 539,910 578,675 1,766,965 844,520 922,440
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 1,118,590 539,910 578,680 1,766,965 844,520 922,440
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 509,115 223,950 285,170 864,410 382,105 482,305
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 560,645 286,720 273,925 807,840 405,435 402,400
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 44,075 26,195 17,880 81,750 47,820 33,930
Commute to a different province or territory 4,755 3,050 1,705 12,965 9,160 3,805
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 1,319,080 687,385 631,695 2,093,145 1,087,655 1,005,490
Car, truck, van - as a driver 876,870 490,785 386,085 1,475,585 803,485 672,095
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 69,560 28,120 41,435 114,580 49,075 65,500
Public transit 240,765 102,620 138,140 274,205 117,830 156,375
Walked 85,505 37,225 48,275 142,310 62,395 79,920
Bicycle 29,675 19,115 10,560 51,350 32,665 18,680
Other method 16,710 9,510 7,195 35,115 22,195 12,915
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 1,319,080 687,385 631,695 2,093,140 1,087,650 1,005,490
Less than 15 minutes 266,155 119,455 146,700 601,950 276,005 325,950
15 to 29 minutes 422,085 214,965 207,120 689,520 353,590 335,925
30 to 44 minutes 331,125 183,960 147,170 425,680 237,995 187,685
45 to 59 minutes 151,550 84,385 67,165 184,690 104,220 80,465
60 minutes and over 148,165 84,615 63,550 191,305 115,840 75,470
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 1,319,080 687,385 631,700 2,093,140 1,087,650 1,005,490
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 92,365 64,240 28,130 142,370 101,315 41,050
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 211,900 129,415 82,480 342,500 214,795 127,700
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 320,695 162,140 158,555 526,485 271,110 255,375
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 291,345 133,145 158,195 470,210 202,910 267,295
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 201,725 90,890 110,835 292,185 125,470 166,715
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 201,055 107,560 93,490 319,400 172,045 147,355
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 1,655,140 854,150 800,990 2,670,700 1,378,580 1,292,120
Single responses 1,610,800 832,040 778,760 2,622,495 1,354,780 1,267,710
Official languages 1,530,345 789,300 741,045 2,537,990 1,309,980 1,228,015
English 1,526,680 788,325 738,360 2,531,850 1,308,325 1,223,530
French 3,660 980 2,680 6,140 1,660 4,485
Non-official languages 80,450 42,735 37,715 84,500 44,805 39,705
Aboriginal languages 20 10 10 260 75 180
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 15 0 10
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 0 0 10 0 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 45 15 30
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 45 15 30
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 10 10
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 10
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 15 10 10 110 30 85
Comox 0 0 0 10 0 10
Halkomelem 10 0 10 15 0 15
Lillooet 10 0 10 15 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 0 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 30 10 25
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 10
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 25 10 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 15 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Haisla 0 0 0 10 0 10
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 15 10 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 80,435 42,735 37,700 84,245 44,730 39,520
Afro-Asiatic languages 410 265 145 440 295 145
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 10 0 10 0 0 10
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 0 0 10 0 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 405 265 140 435 295 135
Amharic 0 0 0 15 15 0
Arabic 295 215 85 320 235 85
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 25 15 10 25 20 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 75 30 50 75 30 50
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,205 1,020 1,190 2,505 1,165 1,345
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 45 30 20
Vietnamese 2,185 1,005 1,180 2,460 1,140 1,325
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 760 370 395 825 385 440
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 10 20 0 20
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 30 10 15 30 15 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 55 35 15 65 35 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 640 305 340 695 320 375
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 20 15 10
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 30 10 15 30 15 20
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 25 15 15 30 10 15
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 22,135 12,450 9,685 23,765 13,305 10,460
Albanian 10 15 0 15 15 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 750 345 405 950 440 510
Baltic languages 10 10 10 10 10 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 10 0 10 10 0 0
Slavic languages 740 335 400 935 435 500
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 10 15 0 10
Bulgarian 0 10 0 10 0 10
Croatian 25 10 20 30 10 25
Czech 30 20 15 40 20 10
Macedonian 10 0 10 0 0 10
Polish 95 45 50 115 50 70
Russian 435 190 250 565 255 315
Serbian 80 45 35 95 55 40
Serbo-Croatian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 10 15 0 15 10 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 20 10 10 40 25 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 10 10 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 450 240 205 805 465 335
Afrikaans 10 0 0 15 10 0
Danish 20 10 10 15 15 0
Dutch 95 55 45 120 70 45
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 270 140 130 590 330 260
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 15 10 10 15 10 10
Swedish 30 20 10 25 20 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 10 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 55 25 35 55 25 30
Indo-Iranian languages 19,025 10,880 8,145 19,805 11,280 8,535
Indo-Aryan languages 17,945 10,160 7,785 18,715 10,560 8,160
Bengali 15 15 10 15 15 0
Gujarati 40 15 20 35 15 25
Hindi 275 165 110 300 185 110
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 20 10 10 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 17,545 9,935 7,610 18,295 10,310 7,985
Sindhi 10 0 10 0 0 10
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 45 20 20 45 25 25
Iranian languages 1,075 720 355 1,085 720 365
Kurdish 25 20 0 25 25 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 1,045 695 350 1,060 700 360
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,845 945 900 2,140 1,085 1,060
Catalan 10 10 0 10 10 0
Italian 90 40 50 110 50 60
Portuguese 495 250 250 515 255 260
Romanian 70 45 20 70 45 25
Spanish 1,185 605 575 1,435 725 710
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Japanese 1,580 610 970 1,730 650 1,080
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Korean 5,315 2,825 2,495 5,585 3,005 2,585
Mongolic languages 10 10 10 10 10 0
Mongolian 10 0 0 10 10 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 10 15 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 10 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 200 60 135 280 90 190
American Sign Language 145 30 120 215 45 165
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 55 30 20 70 45 25
Sino-Tibetan languages 47,565 24,985 22,575 48,735 25,645 23,085
Chinese languages 47,480 24,935 22,550 48,645 25,595 23,055
Cantonese 22,975 11,690 11,285 23,555 12,020 11,535
Hakka 10 10 0 15 0 10
Mandarin 23,365 12,665 10,700 23,835 12,935 10,900
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 205 120 85 210 120 85
Wu (Shanghainese) 50 25 25 50 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 880 425 450 985 485 500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 80 50 25 85 50 30
Burmese 20 10 15 25 15 15
Karenic languages 50 35 20 55 35 15
Tibetan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 110 50 60 170 65 110
Lao 10 0 0 10 0 10
Thai 100 45 50 165 65 105
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 55 45 10 65 50 15
Azerbaijani 10 0 0 0 10 0
Turkish 35 30 10 55 40 15
Uyghur 0 0 10 0 10 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 35 20 10 45 20 25
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 15 10 10 25 10 15
Hungarian 15 10 10 25 10 15
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 35 20 20
Multiple responses 44,345 22,115 22,230 48,205 23,795 24,410
English and French 3,040 1,340 1,700 4,210 1,865 2,345
English and non-official language 40,890 20,620 20,280 43,480 21,760 21,720
French and non-official language 45 30 15 55 30 25
English, French and non-official language 370 130 245 465 145 320
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 1,655,140 854,155 800,990 2,670,700 1,378,580 1,292,120
None 1,506,445 779,895 726,550 2,498,070 1,293,650 1,204,420
English 32,960 16,915 16,045 36,505 18,270 18,235
French 13,510 5,980 7,525 22,465 10,170 12,300
Non-official language 99,580 50,090 49,490 110,375 54,925 55,455
Aboriginal 225 85 140 1,860 630 1,225
Non-Aboriginal 99,355 50,010 49,340 108,515 54,295 54,225
English and French 45 30 10 60 40 15
English and non-official language 1,125 540 585 1,155 545 610
French and non-official language 1,475 695 780 2,070 980 1,090
English, French and non-official language 10 10 0 10 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 2,758,670 1,349,480 1,409,190 4,516,810 2,215,515 2,301,295
Non-movers 2,322,805 1,134,745 1,188,055 3,811,375 1,868,420 1,942,945
Movers 435,865 214,735 221,130 705,440 347,095 358,345
Non-migrants 237,275 116,530 120,750 386,620 189,765 196,855
Migrants 198,585 98,210 100,380 318,825 157,335 161,490
Internal migrants 141,125 69,945 71,175 249,960 123,425 126,540
Intraprovincial migrants 113,300 55,740 57,550 188,225 92,150 96,070
Interprovincial migrants 27,830 14,205 13,620 61,740 31,275 30,465
External migrants 57,465 28,265 29,200 68,860 33,910 34,950
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 2,648,905 1,292,945 1,355,960 4,339,960 2,124,780 2,215,180
Non-movers 1,490,310 727,555 762,760 2,490,535 1,220,635 1,269,905
Movers 1,158,595 565,395 593,200 1,849,425 904,145 945,275
Non-migrants 591,830 288,480 303,350 940,895 460,185 480,710
Migrants 566,765 276,910 289,855 908,535 443,965 464,570
Internal migrants 369,565 181,370 188,200 672,805 329,700 343,105
Intraprovincial migrants 296,645 145,200 151,445 503,685 245,895 257,795
Interprovincial migrants 72,920 36,165 36,755 169,115 83,805 85,310
External migrants 197,200 95,545 101,650 235,730 114,265 121,465

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Lower Mainland--Southwest [Economic region], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province] (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 April 19, 2024).

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