Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and North West, [Health region, December 2017], Ontario

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 228,339 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 222,087 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 114,101 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 94,592 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 0.6 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 406,925.78 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530 228,340 113,390 114,945
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 38,665 19,925 18,740
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 12,540 6,540 6,000
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 13,315 6,810 6,510
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 12,815 6,575 6,240
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 148,380 74,190 74,190
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 13,645 7,080 6,565
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 14,755 7,565 7,190
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 13,935 7,005 6,925
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 12,935 6,415 6,515
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 12,610 6,155 6,450
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 12,895 6,320 6,570
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 14,355 7,015 7,345
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 17,625 8,680 8,940
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 19,040 9,535 9,505
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 16,590 8,420 8,170
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 41,290 19,280 22,015
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 14,180 7,165 7,020
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 9,380 4,580 4,800
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 7,035 3,280 3,760
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 5,225 2,340 2,885
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 5,470 1,910 3,555
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 3,365 1,305 2,065
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 1,640 505 1,135
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 400 90 310
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 65 10 55
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 16.6 17.3 15.9 16.9 17.6 16.3
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 65.0 65.4 64.5
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 18.1 17.0 19.2
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.4 1.7 3.1
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 41.7 40.9 42.5
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 43.0 42.0 43.9
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 71,420 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 2,735 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 18,855 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 2,805 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 2,325 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 10,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 265 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 1,585 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 28,335 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 34,120 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 13,565 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 11,265 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 7,310 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 224,100 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 189,675 93,465 96,205
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 107,180 53,570 53,605
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 83,440 41,750 41,690
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 23,740 11,820 11,925
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 82,490 39,900 42,595
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 52,850 29,290 23,555
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 6,185 2,825 3,360
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 10,580 4,935 5,645
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 12,880 2,845 10,040
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 65,090 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 35,745 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 13,505 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 10,555 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 65,095 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 52,565 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 40,695 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 11,870 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 12,530 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 9,395 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 3,140 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 52,560 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 28,215 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 24,345 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 10,125 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 9,465 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 4,755 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 12,530 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 7,525 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 3,380 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 1,620 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 40,860 20,505 20,355
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 94,595 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 61,180 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 27,100 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 34,080 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 1,895 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 31,515 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 28,330 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
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 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080 225,840 112,310 113,530
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 208,650 104,585 104,070
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 295 155 140
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 16,000 7,245 8,750
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 895 320 570
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 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 225,840 112,310 113,525
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 219,015 109,000 110,015
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 5,790 2,920 2,870
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 205 105 95
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 835 290 545
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 5,885 2,970 2,920
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 2.6 2.6 2.6
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 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085 225,840 112,310 113,530
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 222,785 110,840 111,945
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 194,745 97,515 97,230
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 188,510 94,390 94,120
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 6,240 3,125 3,115
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 28,040 13,330 14,710
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 12,595 6,055 6,540
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 12,565 6,040 6,530
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 490 235 255
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 0 0 0
Moose Cree 100 50 55 5 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 10 5 5
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 35 15 25
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 5 0 5
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 425 210 220
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 5 5 5
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 5 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 12,070 5,805 6,270
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 5 0 5
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 5,825 2,810 3,015
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 6,245 2,990 3,255
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 5 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 0 0 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 0 0
Carrier 1,025 465 565 0 0 0
Chilcotin 660 295 360 0 0 0
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 0 0 0
Gwich'in 260 110 145 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 0 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 270 135 140 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 0 0 0
Tahltan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 290 120 170 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 0 0 0
Haida 75 35 40 0 0 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 5 0 0
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 0 0 0
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 5 0 5
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 0 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 0 0 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 0 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 0 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 0 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 285 135 140 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 585 295 295 20 10 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 15,440 7,270 8,170
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 320 195 130
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 5 5 0
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 5 0 0
Bilen 805 455 350 0 0 0
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 0 0 5
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 5 0 5
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 0 0 0
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 315 190 125
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 10 5 5
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 290 175 115
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 0 0 0
Harari 1,320 635 685 0 0 0
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 5 5 5
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 5 0 0
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 155 65 100
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 5 0 5
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 155 60 90
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 490 165 330
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 10 5 5
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 25 10 15
Fijian 745 400 345 5 0 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 5 5 0
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 15 5 10
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 0 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 20 10 15
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 5 0 0
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 400 130 270
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 15 5 10
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 20 10 10
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 10 5 10
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 215 115 100
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 10 5 5
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 130 65 70
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 45 30 10
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 25 20 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 10,460 4,985 5,475
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 5 0 0
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 2,925 1,245 1,675
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 40 15 20
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 25 10 15
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 15 5 10
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 2,885 1,230 1,655
Belarusan 810 385 430 0 0 0
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 5 0 0
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 15 5 5
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 295 145 150
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 55 35 20
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 5 5 5
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 1,105 475 630
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 120 50 75
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 45 15 30
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 10 5 5
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 165 70 95
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 100 55 45
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 950 370 580
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 25 10 15
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 5 0 5
Welsh 1,075 495 575 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 0 0 0
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 2,335 1,100 1,230
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 15 10 5
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 90 45 40
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 500 245 255
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 15 10 5
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 1,585 735 845
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 10 10 5
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 30 10 15
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 80 30 50
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 5 5 5
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 0 0 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 5 0 0
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 160 85 80
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 735 415 315
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 600 345 260
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 80 50 30
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 120 75 50
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 130 70 55
Kashmiri 565 300 265 5 0 0
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 0 0 0
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 10 5 5
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 30 15 15
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 105 55 45
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 5 0 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 15 10 5
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 110 55 50
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 125 75 55
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 0 0 0
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 5 5 5
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 120 70 55
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 5 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 4,295 2,135 2,155
Catalan 865 440 425 0 0 0
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 3,260 1,635 1,630
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 535 265 270
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 60 35 30
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 430 205 220
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 5 0 5
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 45 10 30
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 0 0 0
Georgian 1,715 910 805 0 0 0
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 90 50 40
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 5 0 5
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 80 50 35
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 25 15 10
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 0 0 0
Edo 1,670 770 900 0 0 0
Ewe 1,760 950 805 5 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 5 0 0
Ga 920 445 470 0 0 0
Ganda 1,295 625 665 0 5 0
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 5 5 0
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 5 0 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 0 5 0
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 10 10 5
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 5 5 0
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 5 0 5
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 5 5 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 20 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 15 10 5
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 0 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 15 5 5
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 50 20 30
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 25 5 15
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 25 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 885 435 450
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 635 310 330
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 240 100 135
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 0 0 0
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 335 175 160
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 20 5 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 5 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 45 20 25
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 250 125 120
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 35 20 20
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 205 100 100
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 30 10 20
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 5 0 0
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 25 5 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 15 10 5
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 0 0 0
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 15 10 5
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 0 0 0
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 0 0 0
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 2,550 1,145 1,410
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 45 25 15
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 2,305 1,005 1,295
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 200 110 95
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 10 10 5
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 3,050 1,470 1,585
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 630 310 325
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 2,340 1,120 1,225
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 45 20 25
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 35 15 15
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 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 225,835 112,310 113,530
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 221,860 110,490 111,375
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 212,395 105,885 106,510
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 210,330 104,860 105,465
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 2,065 1,020 1,045
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 9,465 4,610 4,855
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 5,335 2,665 2,675
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 5,330 2,655 2,675
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 175 80 95
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 5 5 5
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 10 5 5
Woods Cree 800 410 390 5 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 160 75 90
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 0 0 0
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 5,150 2,580 2,570
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 2,255 1,165 1,095
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 2,895 1,415 1,480
Ottawa (Odawa) 75 40 35 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10,265 5,125 5,135 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 0 5 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 0
Gwich'in 45 25 25 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 820 425 395 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 105 55 55 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 25 15 10 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 0 0 0
Oneida 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 315 155 155 0 0 0
Nisga'a 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tsimshian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 75 45 35 0 0 0
Haisla 20 10 15 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 4,130 1,945 2,185
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 155 90 65
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 0 0 0
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 0 0 0
Bilen 620 330 285 0 0 0
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 0 0 0
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 0 0 0
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 155 90 65
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 0 0 0
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 150 85 65
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 0 0 0
Harari 735 335 400 0 0 0
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 0 0 0
Maltese 1,130 525 605 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 85 35 45
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 0 0 0
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 90 35 50
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 155 60 90
Bikol 290 140 155 0 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 0 0 0
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 0 0 0
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 10 5 5
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 0 0 0
Pangasinan 240 110 135 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 135 55 80
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 5 5 5
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 5 5 5
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 0 0 5
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 5 5 5
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 100 50 50
Kannada 1,630 825 800 5 0 0
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 55 25 35
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 20 15 10
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 20 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 2,350 1,080 1,275
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 0 0 0
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 510 205 305
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 5 0 0
Latvian 1,255 530 725 0 0 5
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 5 0 0
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 505 200 305
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 0 0 0
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 0 0 0
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 75 30 50
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 10 5 5
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 0 0 0
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 250 100 145
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 30 15 20
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 15 5 10
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 0 0 0
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 10 5 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 30 15 20
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 75 25 50
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 10 0 5
Celtic languages 360 205 155 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 0 0 0
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 0 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 170 85 85
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 5 0 0
Danish 855 410 445 5 5 0
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 15 10 5
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 5
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 140 70 75
Icelandic 270 120 150 0 0 0
Norwegian 345 145 200 5 0 0
Swedish 1,045 500 545 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 0 0 0
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 0 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 40 15 20
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 410 220 190
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 340 185 155
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 45 25 20
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 60 35 25
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 65 40 25
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 0 0 0
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 0 0 0
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 25 15 10
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 55 35 25
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 0 0 0
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 85 40 45
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 65 30 30
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 0 0 0
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 65 35 35
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 0 0 5
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 1,225 555 670
Catalan 355 165 190 0 0 0
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 875 390 485
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 150 70 85
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 20 15 10
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 175 85 90
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 10 5 5
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 0 0 0
Georgian 1,035 565 475 0 0 0
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 55 25 25
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 0 0 0
Mongolian 910 435 470 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 20 10 10
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 0 0 0
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 0 0 0
Ga 250 105 140 0 0 0
Ganda 345 160 185 0 0 0
Igbo 1,000 485 510 0 0 0
Lingala 1,045 455 590 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 0 0 0
Shona 1,035 475 560 5 0 0
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 0 0 0
Wolof 1,380 745 635 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 5 0 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 5 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 10 5 5
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 5 0 5
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 95 55 45
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 30 20 15
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 65 35 35
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 525 275 245
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 350 185 165
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 115 55 55
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 0 0 0
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 200 110 95
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 10 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 30 20 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 170 85 85
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 10 5 5
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 150 75 75
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 15 5 5
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 0 0 0
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 15 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 0 0 5
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 0 0 0
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 0 5 0
Uyghur 610 315 290 0 0 0
Uzbek 990 505 490 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 555 250 305
Estonian 975 365 610 0 0 0
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 530 235 295
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 25 15 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 0 5 0
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 3,975 1,815 2,160
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 410 205 205
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 3,515 1,595 1,925
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 5 5 5
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 35 20 20
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 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080 225,840 112,310 113,530
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 205,760 102,755 103,010
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 5,330 2,670 2,660
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 3,285 1,515 1,770
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 11,310 5,310 6,000
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 6,425 3,030 3,390
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 4,890 2,280 2,605
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 5 5 10
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 40 25 20
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 105 40 65
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 0 0 0
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 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355 185,540 91,640 93,900
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 179,220 88,555 90,665
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 34,839 41,650 29,558
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 179,285 88,550 90,730
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 31,790 37,394 27,275
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 158,015 79,485 78,535
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 32,359 39,370 26,310
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 133,130 62,180 70,955
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 7,610 7,478 7,665
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 128,975 66,445 62,525
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 32,460 37,826 28,401
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 185,540 91,635 93,905
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 179,255 88,540 90,715
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 43,607 50,781 36,605
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995 179,315 88,535 90,775
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 36,993 42,203 31,910
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 157,995 79,365 78,630
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 41,990 49,898 34,008
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 133,255 62,175 71,075
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 8,875 8,619 9,098
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 128,975 66,340 62,635
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 41,410 47,882 34,554
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 185,540 91,635 93,900
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 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035 56,550 30,565 25,990
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 53,919 60,998 47,553
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 61,139 68,458 52,531
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 88.3 91.6 83.7 84.9 88.1 80.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 68.2 70.4 65.2
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 15.1 11.9 19.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 185,540 91,635 93,905
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 6,325 3,080 3,240
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 179,215 88,550 90,665
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.6 96.6 96.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 24,550 11,290 13,260
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 29,420 11,565 17,860
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 24,865 10,145 14,720
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 21,700 9,690 12,005
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 19,490 9,280 10,210
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 15,705 8,345 7,365
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 11,560 6,925 4,630
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 8,385 5,205 3,180
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 6,195 3,860 2,335
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 5,240 3,220 2,025
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 12,100 9,020 3,080
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 9,180 6,790 2,385
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 2,920 2,225 695
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 185,540 91,640 93,900
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 6,255 3,085 3,170
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 179,285 88,555 90,730
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.6 96.6 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 25,345 11,415 13,930
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 30,810 12,135 18,680
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 28,745 11,980 16,765
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 25,740 11,915 13,830
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 22,540 11,580 10,960
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 15,515 9,160 6,355
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 10,585 6,620 3,965
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 7,730 4,775 2,955
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 12,265 8,975 3,295
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 4,935 3,370 1,570
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 2,550 1,960 585
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 4,785 3,640 1,145
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360 185,540 91,640 93,905
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 56,570 25,190 31,380
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 128,970 66,450 62,525
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 69.5 72.5 66.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 20,485 10,540 9,945
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 10,320 4,635 5,680
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 16,500 7,330 9,170
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 13,855 6,230 7,630
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 13,030 5,635 7,395
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 12,300 5,350 6,945
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 10,310 5,385 4,920
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 7,655 4,580 3,075
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 5,980 3,745 2,240
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 18,535 13,005 5,525
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 4,840 3,040 1,805
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 4,425 2,695 1,735
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 9,265 7,280 1,985
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 94,595 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 67,469 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 60,080 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 28,335 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 34,411 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 31,317 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 66,260 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 86,386 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 76,132 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 82,636 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 70,126 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 28,285 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 42,874 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 36,635 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 66,305 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 99,599 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 84,413 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 94,595 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 1,350 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 1,500 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 3,110 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 3,815 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 4,540 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 3,725 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 4,180 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 4,235 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 4,055 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 4,005 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 7,635 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 6,875 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 6,360 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 5,635 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 5,045 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 28,535 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 10,190 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 6,825 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 7,245 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 4,280 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 1,415 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 1,515 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 3,170 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 3,970 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 5,000 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 4,275 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 4,785 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 4,890 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 4,845 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 4,710 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 8,655 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 7,990 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 7,155 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 6,250 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 5,300 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 20,665 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 9,490 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 5,435 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 5,735 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 64,125 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 86,566 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 76,244 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 26,460 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 82,012 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 71,736 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 24,645 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 114,889 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 99,481 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 11,140 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 49,714 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 47,104 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 64,210 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 99,930 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 84,596 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 26,395 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 94,282 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 79,240 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 24,680 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 125,829 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 105,704 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 11,125 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 59,085 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 52,933 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 34,955 17,630 17,320
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 31,852 34,404 29,829
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 29,222 31,132 27,721
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 34,660 17,315 17,345
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 40,400 43,478 37,327
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,801 37,724 33,952 34,665 36,604 32,729
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515 224,105 111,515 112,585
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 112,050 54,175 57,880
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 26,810 13,350 13,455
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 22,515 10,285 12,230
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 20,750 9,870 10,890
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 20,800 10,035 10,765
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 21,175 10,635 10,540
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 112,055 57,345 54,705
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 22,430 11,165 11,270
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 22,790 11,590 11,200
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 24,165 12,385 11,785
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 24,350 12,635 11,710
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 18,315 9,575 8,745
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 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035 198,480 98,470 100,010
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 36,975 19,020 17,950
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 11,755 6,115 5,640
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 124,265 61,720 62,540
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 37,240 17,730 19,515
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 26,220 12,245 13,970
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 6,925 3,580 3,345
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 2,590 1,335 1,260
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 15,230 7,230 8,000
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 4,070 1,440 2,630
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 13.2 12.4 14.0
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 18.7 18.8 18.6
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 22.0 21.8 22.3
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 12.3 11.7 12.8
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 10.9 8.1 13.5
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 13,045 6,625 6,420
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 3,080 1,625 1,455
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 1,250 660 590
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 9,350 4,765 4,590
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 615 230 380
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 6.6 6.7 6.4
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 8.3 8.5 8.1
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.8 10.5
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 7.5 7.7 7.3
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 1.7 1.3 1.9
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 224,105 111,515 112,585
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 223,255 111,210 112,055
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 222,960 111,050 111,910
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 16,175 7,380 8,795
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 34,960 16,745 18,215
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 15,810 7,645 8,160
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 15,755 7,625 8,130
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 10 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 600 275 325
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 10 10 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 20 0 15
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 575 265 310
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 0 0 0
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 15,220 7,375 7,845
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 7,940 3,905 4,040
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 7,395 3,535 3,855
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 10 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 0 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 0 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 0 0 0
Chilcotin 1,150 535 610 0 0 0
Dene 13,060 6,270 6,790 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 0
Gwich'in 360 165 200 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 150 60 90 0 0 0
Sekani 185 85 100 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 2,815 1,340 1,475 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 1,010 475 530 0 0 0
South Slavey 1,365 660 710 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 680 320 360 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 630 340 285 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 420 160 260 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 285 115 170 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 145 50 95 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Haida 465 205 260 0 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 10 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 10 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 10 0 0
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 10 0 0
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 0 0 0
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 0 0 10
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 0 0 0
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 0 0 0
Lillooet 790 405 385 0 0 0
Okanagan 820 370 450 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 1,305 640 665 0 0 0
Squamish 285 125 155 0 0 0
Straits 360 160 200 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 450 220 235 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 565 295 270 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5,430 2,665 2,770 10 0 10
Dakota 1,760 870 890 10 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 10 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 0 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 45 15 30
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 19,180 9,120 10,060
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 545 310 235
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 10 10 0
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 10 10 0
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 10 10 10
Bilen 1,085 625 470 0 0 0
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 0 0 0
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 10 10 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 0 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 525 295 230
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 0 0 0
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 480 265 215
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 15 10 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 0 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 0 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 25 20 10
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 0 0 0
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 10 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 150 55 100
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 10 0 0
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 145 50 95
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 660 215 445
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 0 0 0
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 35 0 35
Fijian 1,660 955 705 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 20 10 0
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 35 10 20
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 60 30 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 0 0 0
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 565 180 390
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 35 20 15
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 90 70 25
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 10 10 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 80 55 20
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 190 100 90
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 0 0 10
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 115 55 55
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 55 30 30
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 20 15 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 13,000 6,320 6,680
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 0 0 0
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 3,015 1,330 1,680
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 20 0 15
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 15 0 10
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 10 0 10
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 2,995 1,330 1,665
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 0 0 0
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 10 0 0
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 0 0 0
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 335 185 150
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 90 45 35
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 10 0 0
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 1,325 595 725
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 185 70 110
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 115 45 70
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 25 15 0
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 185 85 100
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 105 35 65
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 865 330 535
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 25 15 10
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 25 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 0 0 0
Welsh 1,690 830 860 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 10 0 0
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 2,665 1,270 1,400
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 30 25 10
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 100 45 55
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 455 245 210
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 30 0 20
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 1,930 910 1,020
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 0 0 0
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 60 20 35
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 125 50 75
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 10 0 0
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 0 0 0
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 235 130 100
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 1,085 595 490
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 890 485 400
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 200 115 80
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 155 85 65
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 365 210 155
Kashmiri 905 490 420 0 0 0
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 0 0 0
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 20 10 10
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 55 30 20
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 150 70 75
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 0 10 0
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 215 110 100
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 205 115 90
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 0 0 0
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 20 15 10
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 185 105 85
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 20 10 10
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 6,160 3,050 3,110
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 0 0 0
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 4,245 2,155 2,095
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 660 325 340
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 35 15 25
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 1,320 610 705
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 15 0 15
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 95 50 40
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 0 0 0
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 0 0 0
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 180 85 100
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 0 0 0
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 240 135 100
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 40 25 15
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 0 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 0 0 0
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 10 10 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 0 0 10
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 0 0 0
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 10 0 10
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 15 15 0
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 10 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 0 0 0
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 20 20 0
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 0 0 0
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 10 0 10
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 30 20 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 90 40 50
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 25 15 15
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 30 15 15
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 340 130 210
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 130 40 95
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 210 95 110
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 980 470 515
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 680 325 355
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 285 125 160
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 0 0 0
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 365 190 180
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 30 10 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 55 25 25
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 315 145 165
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 90 55 40
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 275 125 150
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 10 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 45 20 25
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 20 15 10
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 30 10 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 35 15 20
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 0 0 0
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 35 15 20
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 0 0 0
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 0 0 0
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 2,900 1,280 1,620
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 60 20 40
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 2,640 1,150 1,485
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 210 110 100
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 15 0 10
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 224,100 111,515 112,585
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 220,000 109,555 110,445
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 46,545 24,080 22,465
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 173,455 85,480 87,980
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 4,100 1,960 2,140
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 224,105 111,520 112,585
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 207,610 103,350 104,260
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 15,260 7,525 7,740
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 9,670 4,705 4,960
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 1,405 695 710
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 1,355 655 700
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 1,795 955 840
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 785 425 360
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 1,010 525 480
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 1,040 515 525
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 1,230 640 590
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335 15,265 7,530 7,735
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 2,515 1,335 1,180
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 3,310 1,740 1,575
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 4,025 1,880 2,140
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 4,875 2,335 2,540
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 535 240 305
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 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 15,265 7,525 7,740
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 2,720 1,240 1,480
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 30 20 10
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 60 30 30
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 30 20 10
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 15 10 10
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 0 0 0
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 45 25 20
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 125 45 85
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 25 20 10
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 30 10 20
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 2,150 950 1,195
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 205 115 90
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 9,510 4,755 4,750
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 20 10 15
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 205 125 80
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 110 50 55
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 1,060 555 505
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 95 50 50
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 115 75 40
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 105 60 45
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 2,410 1,270 1,140
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 395 205 190
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 740 345 395
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 385 195 190
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 45 20 20
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 80 25 50
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 75 35 45
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 115 50 65
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 1,725 840 885
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 1,835 850 990
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 440 280 160
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 15 15 0
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 20 20 0
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 0 0 0
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 30 15 20
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 0 0 0
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 35 35 0
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 0 10 0
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 45 25 15
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 290 165 120
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 2,460 1,155 1,305
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 20 15 10
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 120 65 55
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 295 140 150
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 75 40 30
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 260 165 95
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 125 75 60
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 25 10 10
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 15 0 15
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 45 20 25
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 45 25 15
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 135 65 75
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 615 210 405
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 20 10 15
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 35 20 20
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 0 0 10
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 105 50 60
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 525 260 270
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 135 100 40
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 1,212,075 582,180 629,895 1,035 515 520
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 245 120 130
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 0 0 0
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 0 0 0
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 10 10 0
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 0 0 0
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 15 10 0
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 20 10 15
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 170 80 85
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 35 15 15
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 95 50 45
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 10 10 0
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 10 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 0 0 0
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 0 0 0
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 10 0 10
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 10 10 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 20 10 0
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 40 15 20
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 100 45 50
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 0 0 0
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 10 10 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 0 0 0
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 0 0 0
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 0 0 0
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 0 0 0
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 0 0 0
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 10 10 0
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 20 0 15
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 65 25 35
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 575 280 300
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 10 0 0
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 15 10 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 60 40 20
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 0 0 10
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 95 70 25
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 35 15 25
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 0 0 0
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 0 0 0
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 0 0 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 10 0 10
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 0 0 0
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 40 30 15
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 35 15 20
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 150 45 110
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 15 0 10
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 20 10 15
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 0 0 10
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 0 0 0
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 0 0 10
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 80 45 30
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 25 25 0
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 20 20 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 0 10 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 224,105 111,515 112,585
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 17,180 8,560 8,625
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 34,520 16,815 17,700
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 172,405 86,140 86,265
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 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085 5,820 2,915 2,905
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 2,390 1,245 1,140
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 1,035 670 360
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 1,355 580 780
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 2,410 1,090 1,325
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 975 560 415
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 45 15 25
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 224,105 111,515 112,585
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 55,645 27,400 28,245
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 54,970 27,055 27,915
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 45,360 22,370 22,990
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 9,545 4,655 4,890
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 65 25 35
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 350 185 165
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 330 155 170
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 168,460 84,120 84,340
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 224,100 111,520 112,585
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 43,735 21,570 22,165
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 180,370 89,945 90,425
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 224,105 111,520 112,585
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 33,745 16,830 16,915
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 33,585 16,755 16,825
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 32,450 16,160 16,290
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 1,100 590 515
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 35 0 30
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 165 70 90
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 155 65 90
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 0 10 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 22,450 10,900 11,550
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 21,635 10,545 11,085
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 14,260 6,965 7,300
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 7,255 3,540 3,715
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 115 45 70
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 820 350 465
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 760 330 430
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 45 10 35
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 15 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 167,905 83,785 84,115
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 224,100 111,515 112,585
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 6,440 3,265 3,175
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 1,210 655 555
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 905 435 465
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 970 555 420
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 850 330 520
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 450 235 215
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 410 230 185
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 615 270 345
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 175 95 80
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 205 110 100
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 315 180 135
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 70 35 35
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 260 140 120
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 217,665 108,255 109,410
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 224,105 111,520 112,585
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 56,200 27,730 28,465
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 47,680 23,540 24,135
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 215 80 135
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 9,285 4,535 4,755
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 53,585 26,875 26,710
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 200 90 110
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 2,395 1,140 1,255
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 51,790 26,010 25,775
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 20 10 15
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 195 125 70
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 0 0 0
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 30 10 20
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 80 40 45
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 20 10 10
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 162,920 80,660 82,260
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 96,745 47,185 49,565
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 10 10 0
Cornish 1,975 995 975 10 0 0
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 55,805 27,110 28,700
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 38,160 18,200 19,965
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 35 25 10
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 43,600 21,270 22,335
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 3,605 1,750 1,855
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 3,460 1,710 1,755
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 37,530 18,305 19,220
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 10 0 0
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 15 0 10
Corsican 1,750 950 805 0 0 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 37,505 18,305 19,205
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 34,295 17,045 17,250
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 1,500 740 760
Bavarian 940 485 455 0 0 0
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 740 420 320
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 8,185 4,200 3,985
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 130 50 75
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 25 10 20
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 25,210 12,405 12,805
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 15 20 0
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 1,365 610 755
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 10 0 10
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 34,350 16,570 17,780
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 2,205 1,160 1,050
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 17,630 8,575 9,060
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 1,645 785 855
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 6,410 3,000 3,405
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 10,625 4,920 5,705
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 550 300 255
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 39,530 19,380 20,150
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 80 30 50
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 60 20 40
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 590 340 250
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 490 230 265
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 380 175 200
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 1,830 875 950
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 305 150 155
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 320 135 190
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 0 0 0
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 12,525 6,375 6,150
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 805 315 490
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 2,330 1,180 1,150
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 2,505 1,100 1,400
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 24,740 12,090 12,655
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 60 50 15
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 25,075 12,740 12,335
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 0 0 0
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 45 25 25
Catalan 1,280 740 535 0 0 0
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 1,355 695 660
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 0 0 0
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 970 500 470
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 20,325 10,350 9,980
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 0 0 0
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 25 15 0
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 50 25 25
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 0 0 0
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 1,485 780 710
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 255 125 130
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 25 15 10
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 380 180 200
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 660 295 365
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 370 165 200
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 0 0 10
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 710 355 360
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 15 10 10
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 270 125 145
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 60 15 40
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 25 10 15
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 350 195 155
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 525 295 230
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 0 0 0
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 20 10 10
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 65 40 20
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 10 10 10
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 0 0 10
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 45 25 20
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 0 0 0
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 20 15 10
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 25 20 10
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 245 140 105
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 0 0 0
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 0 0 0
Montserratan 930 460 470 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 0 0 0
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 10 10 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 65 25 35
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 30 15 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 15 10 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 955 485 470
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 0 10 0
Arawak 1,440 610 830 0 0 0
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 15 0 10
Belizean 1,755 915 845 50 25 25
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 0 0 0
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 80 20 60
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 85 45 40
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 85 45 40
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 30 15 10
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 0 0 10
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 35 10 20
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 55 45 10
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 15 0 0
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 25 10 15
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 10 0 10
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 310 165 145
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 0 0 0
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 0 0 0
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 10 0 0
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 20 15 0
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 70 35 35
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 10 0 0
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 15 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 65 40 25
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 1,170 685 480
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 305 190 115
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 10 10 0
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 0 0 0
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 0 10 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 0 0 0
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 0 0 0
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 15 10 0
Chadian 1,845 955 885 10 0 0
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 15 10 10
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 0 0 0
Ewe 845 470 375 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 0 0 0
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 90 60 25
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 0 0 0
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 0 0 0
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 0 0 0
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 0 0 0
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 0 0 0
Malinké 1,125 585 535 0 0 0
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 75 40 40
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 0 0 0
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 40 30 15
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 0 0 0
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 10 0 10
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 50 35 15
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 165 110 55
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 15 15 0
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 10 0 0
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 0 0 0
Dinka 900 500 400 0 0 0
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 30 25 0
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 25 10 10
Maure 1,190 655 535 0 0 0
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 0 0 0
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 90 55 30
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 10 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 250 160 95
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 15 10 10
Amhara 1,530 815 715 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 0 0 0
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 0 0 0
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 0 0 0
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 0 0 0
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 15 0 10
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 0 10 0
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 0 0 0
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 15 10 10
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 0 0 0
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 0 0 0
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 0 0 0
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 15 0 10
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 150 105 50
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 0 0 0
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 0 0 0
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 0 0 0
Zambian 1,860 935 920 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 0 10 0
Zulu 945 475 475 10 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 30 20 15
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 460 240 215
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 45 30 20
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 420 215 195
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 5,565 2,750 2,810
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 1,105 590 510
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 50 35 10
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 230 130 100
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 35 30 10
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 25 15 10
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 0 0 0
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 10 0 10
Hazara 1,515 810 705 0 0 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 210 110 100
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 15 10 0
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 15 0 0
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 0 0 0
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 0 0 0
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 10 0 0
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 0 0 0
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 310 155 150
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 10 0 10
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 80 40 40
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 70 50 20
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 0 0 0
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 0 0 0
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 55 25 30
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 0 0 0
Uighur 1,555 775 785 0 0 0
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 0 0 0
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 30 10 15
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 1,185 645 535
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 105 70 40
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 10 0 0
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 0 0 0
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 790 415 375
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 0 0 0
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 10 0 0
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 0 0 0
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 45 30 10
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 95 65 35
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 40 30 10
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 35 15 25
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 10 10 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 80 35 45
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 3,325 1,520 1,810
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 50 30 20
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 20 10 15
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 1,175 580 605
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 900 350 550
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 85 40 50
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 455 235 225
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 280 125 155
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 205 110 95
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 20 10 10
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 20 10 20
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 60 35 30
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 0 0 0
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 10 0 10
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 20 0 15
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 0 0 0
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 230 100 135
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 50 30 20
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 50 30 20
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 220 115 100
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 115 60 55
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 65 35 30
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 40 20 25
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 0 0 0
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 10 0 0
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 25 10 20
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 0 0 0
Samoan 1,100 625 475 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 10 10 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 66,205 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 22,990 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 5,395 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 2,335 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 92,260 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 94,595 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 220 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 9,735 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 23,645 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 37,465 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 23,525 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 21,085 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 17,205 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 16,945 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 13,130 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 26,230 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 92,905 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 1,685 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 90,400 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 4,195 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 32,495 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 30,285 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 12,855 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 9,855 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 3,360 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 2,905 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 2,835 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 94,590 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 83,715 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 10,875 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 94,595 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 58,380 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 34,640 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 1,570 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 94,595 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 2,865 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 12,060 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 13,900 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 18,335 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 21,220 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 14,715 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 8,290 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 3,200 ... ...
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 13,798,305 ... ... 87,015 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 71,070 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 15,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 14,295 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 64,685 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 51.4 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 10.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 843 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,027 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 200,692 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 238,381 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 22,375 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 25.4 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 40.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 803 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 830 ... ...
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 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580 185,540 91,640 93,900
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 45,900 23,510 22,390
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 47,990 23,150 24,840
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 91,655 44,975 46,675
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 16,725 13,405 3,320
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 7,465 5,260 2,215
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 9,260 8,145 1,110
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 42,170 17,665 24,505
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 3,610 1,575 2,035
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 29,155 12,335 16,815
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 21,315 8,545 12,770
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 2,005 855 1,160
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 880 500 380
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 4,130 1,935 2,190
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 820 500 320
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 118,620 58,575 60,045
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 19,790 10,735 9,055
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 30,200 14,875 15,325
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 68,630 32,965 35,665
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 11,325 9,205 2,120
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 5,000 3,615 1,385
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 6,325 5,590 730
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 32,565 13,650 18,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 2,420 1,045 1,380
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 22,310 9,065 13,240
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 16,265 6,355 9,910
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 1,470 605 865
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 630 310 330
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 3,315 1,420 1,895
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 625 380 250
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 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 185,540 91,635 93,905
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 93,885 46,660 47,225
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 7,820 2,010 5,810
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 7,815 2,005 5,810
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 1,925 1,015 910
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 485 380 110
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 1,440 635 805
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 3,620 1,525 2,095
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 150 35 120
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 1,005 320 685
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 1,110 390 720
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 145 75 65
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 480 290 190
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 585 390 195
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 145 25 125
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 8,720 2,510 6,215
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 190 40 150
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 330 160 170
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 2,650 255 2,400
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 950 330 625
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 295 35 260
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 1,695 430 1,270
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 2,615 1,270 1,350
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 15,830 4,860 10,970
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 35 0 30
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 3,315 640 2,680
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 12,480 4,225 8,260
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 2,755 1,520 1,230
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 1,245 610 635
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 500 255 250
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 55 40 15
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 785 565 220
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 165 60 105
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 1,700 840 855
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 1,210 710 500
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 325 25 300
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 160 110 50
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 10 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 22,200 21,100 1,100
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 405 305 105
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 2,100 1,870 235
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 4,620 4,190 425
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 5,060 4,970 85
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 6,965 6,845 125
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 3,035 2,915 120
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 2,915 2,200 710
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 585 360 225
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 2,325 1,840 490
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 16,695 2,975 13,720
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 1,255 575 680
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 15,200 2,260 12,940
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 245 140 100
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 7,470 4,410 3,065
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 3,075 785 2,290
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 20 10 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 20 20 0
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 1,985 1,420 565
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 2,370 2,180 195
Other 3,170 885 2,280 10 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 10 0 0
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 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825 118,615 58,570 60,045
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 49,990 25,610 24,380
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 5,505 1,325 4,180
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 5,505 1,325 4,180
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 1,395 705 690
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 335 235 100
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 1,065 470 595
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 2,510 1,035 1,475
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 125 25 100
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 675 205 470
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 815 280 535
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 10 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 90 50 40
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 330 220 110
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 385 240 145
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 85 15 80
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 6,915 1,825 5,085
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 170 30 140
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 260 130 140
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 2,205 225 1,970
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 800 240 565
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 250 30 220
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 1,275 285 990
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 1,950 885 1,065
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 12,445 3,735 8,710
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 30 0 30
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 2,760 515 2,245
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 9,655 3,220 6,430
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 2,100 1,145 955
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 1,020 515 510
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 345 165 175
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 35 20 10
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 600 410 185
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 95 25 70
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 1,380 705 675
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 1,030 610 420
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 240 15 225
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 110 75 30
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 10 10 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 15,985 15,115 870
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 335 240 95
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 1,490 1,305 185
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 3,505 3,165 340
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 3,645 3,570 75
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 4,950 4,850 100
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 2,070 1,990 80
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 2,285 1,655 630
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 425 235 185
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 1,860 1,420 440
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 12,290 2,275 10,015
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 945 415 535
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 11,165 1,775 9,390
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 185 90 95
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 5,810 3,445 2,365
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 2,290 580 1,710
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 10 10 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 10 10 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 1,590 1,080 510
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 1,905 1,760 140
Other 2,590 745 1,845 10 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 10 10 0
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 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585 185,540 91,640 93,905
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 93,885 46,660 47,225
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 91,655 44,975 46,680
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 86,335 42,310 44,030
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 76,785 37,855 38,930
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 9,550 4,455 5,095
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 5,315 2,670 2,645
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 2,235 1,110 1,130
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 320 100 220
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 270 135 135
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 525 275 245
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 95 55 40
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 35 25 15
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 1,840 970 870
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 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 118,615 58,575 60,045
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 49,990 25,610 24,380
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 68,630 32,960 35,665
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 65,250 31,385 33,870
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 58,250 28,205 30,045
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 7,000 3,180 3,820
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 3,375 1,580 1,800
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 1,415 595 815
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 270 85 180
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 185 100 80
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 220 120 90
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 85 50 40
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 30 20 15
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 1,175 605 570
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585 185,540 91,640 93,900
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 112,335 57,685 54,655
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 102,170 51,420 50,750
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 10,165 6,265 3,900
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 73,205 33,955 39,250
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 60.5 62.9 58.2
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 55.1 56.1 54.0
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 9.0 10.9 7.1
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 185,540 91,640 93,905
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 66,640 30,700 35,940
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 118,900 60,940 57,965
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 57,935 31,430 26,510
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 60,965 29,505 31,455
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 41.6 41.3 41.8
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640 112,335 57,685 54,655
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 2,505 1,470 1,040
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 109,830 56,220 53,615
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 101,075 50,845 50,235
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 8,755 5,375 3,380
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 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645 112,335 57,680 54,655
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 2,505 1,470 1,040
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 109,830 56,215 53,615
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 9,645 5,635 4,010
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 14,670 3,455 11,215
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 5,590 4,600 985
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 9,385 1,835 7,545
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 17,010 5,305 11,705
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 2,100 855 1,245
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 25,515 10,545 14,970
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 19,095 18,030 1,065
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 3,765 3,275 495
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 3,050 2,670 375
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 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640 112,335 57,680 54,650
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 2,505 1,465 1,035
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 109,835 56,220 53,615
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 2,955 2,255 695
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 3,365 2,915 455
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 1,235 1,065 165
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 8,725 7,790 935
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 5,645 4,710 940
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 2,095 1,590 500
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 13,015 6,115 6,895
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 5,905 4,640 1,255
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 1,695 985 710
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 2,160 640 1,520
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 1,285 760 520
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 4,410 2,300 2,110
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 30 20 10
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 3,210 1,840 1,365
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 10,145 2,995 7,150
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 18,995 3,690 15,305
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 1,780 890 890
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 8,615 3,295 5,320
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 4,600 2,210 2,385
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 9,970 5,505 4,465
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 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495 102,170 51,420 50,750
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 4,330 2,000 2,325
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 250 140 110
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 11,390 8,635 2,750
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 86,200 40,645 45,555
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 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315 86,200 40,645 45,555
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 68,120 31,120 37,000
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 15,945 8,080 7,870
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 1,580 1,060 520
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 550 390 165
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 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 97,585 49,275 48,310
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 79,250 40,385 38,865
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 6,230 2,820 3,410
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 2,420 1,085 1,335
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 7,300 3,340 3,970
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 915 640 280
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 1,480 1,015 460
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 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130 97,590 49,275 48,310
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 51,285 23,855 27,430
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 32,045 16,690 15,355
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 8,300 4,735 3,560
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 2,170 1,225 945
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 3,790 2,775 1,015
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 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 97,590 49,280 48,310
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 5,555 4,145 1,405
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 12,910 7,945 4,970
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 25,270 13,950 11,325
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 28,005 10,260 17,745
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 10,500 4,185 6,315
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 15,350 8,800 6,555
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 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285 122,470 62,640 59,830
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 121,545 62,230 59,310
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 120,550 61,730 58,820
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 119,760 61,440 58,325
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 785 290 495
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 990 505 485
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 915 470 445
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 915 470 445
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 25 15 15
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 30 15 15
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 890 455 430
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 345 170 175
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 540 290 260
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 80 35 45
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 0 0 0
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 20 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 275 105 170 0 0 0
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 0 0 0
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 10 10 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 0 0 0
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 0 0 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 0 0 0
Telugu 45 10 35 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 40 20 20
Albanian 350 220 125 0 0 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 10 0 10
Baltic languages 95 35 60 0 0 0
Latvian 40 10 25 0 0 0
Lithuanian 60 25 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 10 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 0 0 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 0 0 0
Croatian 220 130 95 0 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 0 0 0
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 0 0 0
Serbian 530 320 210 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 0 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 0 0 0
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 0 0 0
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 10 0 0
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 0 0 0
Bengali 530 275 245 0 0 0
Gujarati 880 300 585 0 0 0
Hindi 1,405 755 650 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 195 95 100 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 0 0 0
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 0 0 0
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 0 0 0
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 25 20 10
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 0 0 0
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 0 0 0
Romanian 745 365 380 0 0 0
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 30 20 10
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 0 0 10
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 10 0 0
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 25 10 20 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 20 10 10 0 0 0
Igbo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Lingala 10 0 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 0 15 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 0 0 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 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 1,920 740 1,180 10 0 0
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 20 10 10
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 15 10 10
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 10 0 0
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 0 0 10
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 0 0 0
Burmese 75 35 35 0 0 0
Karenic languages 135 75 55 0 0 0
Tibetan 50 30 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 675 270 405 0 0 0
Lao 150 70 80 0 0 0
Thai 525 205 325 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 0 0 0
Uyghur 15 15 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 0 0 0
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 0 0 0
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 930 410 520
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 310 140 170
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 615 265 350
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 0 0 10
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 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290 122,475 62,640 59,835
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 115,000 59,195 55,805
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 1,225 530 700
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 2,085 1,015 1,065
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 4,095 1,880 2,215
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 3,485 1,565 1,915
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 615 315 295
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 10 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 0 0 0
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 70 20 50
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035 221,755 110,320 111,430
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 197,370 98,395 98,980
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 24,380 11,925 12,460
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 15,315 7,455 7,860
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 9,065 4,470 4,600
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 8,460 4,205 4,260
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 6,675 3,240 3,435
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 1,790 970 820
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 605 265 340
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245 211,695 105,125 106,570
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 146,965 73,285 73,680
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 64,725 31,840 32,890
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 40,215 19,625 20,590
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 24,515 12,215 12,305
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 22,415 11,200 11,215
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 17,565 8,660 8,905
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 4,850 2,545 2,310
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 2,100 1,010 1,085

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and North West, [Health region, December 2017], Ontario (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 June 9, 2024).

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