Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Halton, Regional municipality [Census division], Ontario

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 548,435 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 501,674r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 9.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 198,164 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 192,977 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 568.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 964.05 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530 548,435 266,350 282,085
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 107,215 54,955 52,260
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 30,600 15,665 14,935
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 37,970 19,425 18,550
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 38,640 19,870 18,775
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 359,410 175,205 184,205
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 36,440 18,625 17,815
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 31,910 16,620 15,290
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 26,185 13,025 13,165
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 30,420 14,000 16,420
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 37,930 17,475 20,460
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 43,580 20,915 22,660
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 44,370 21,640 22,730
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 43,045 21,150 21,895
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 36,820 18,125 18,695
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 28,700 13,630 15,070
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 81,810 36,190 45,620
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 25,465 11,735 13,725
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 19,665 9,120 10,545
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 14,640 6,655 7,985
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 10,795 4,630 6,165
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 11,245 4,050 7,190
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 7,110 2,820 4,290
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 3,310 1,045 2,265
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 720 175 550
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 100 15 85
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 19.5 20.6 18.5
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 65.5 65.8 65.3
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 14.9 13.6 16.2
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.1 1.5 2.5
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 39.4 38.4 40.4
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 40.5 39.6 41.3
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 112,875 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 21,890 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 58,135 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 10,140 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 33,815 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 2,565 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 11,395 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 215 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 75 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 37,660 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 57,970 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 34,005 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 41,485 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 21,855 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 540,980 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 441,220 211,395 229,825
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 276,820 138,070 138,750
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 249,100 124,250 124,850
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 27,720 13,820 13,905
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 164,395 73,325 91,070
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 109,315 57,430 51,890
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 11,205 4,435 6,770
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 21,825 7,145 14,685
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 22,050 4,320 17,725
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 156,535 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 63,340 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 35,150 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 42,205 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 15,850 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 156,535 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 135,605 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 121,760 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 13,845 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 20,930 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 16,655 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 4,280 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 135,605 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 51,365 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 84,245 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 28,320 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 40,485 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 15,445 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 20,930 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 11,975 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 6,830 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 2,125 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 56,975 23,225 33,745
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 192,975 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 146,465 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 47,170 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 99,295 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 4,890 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 41,625 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 37,660 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 3,960 ... ...
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 17,666,080 544,020 264,660 279,360
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 484,060 239,545 244,515
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 380 160 220
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 52,665 22,295 30,370
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 6,920 2,660 4,260
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 17,666,085 544,025 264,660 279,365
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 524,050 256,185 267,865
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 9,155 4,040 5,110
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 4,040 1,845 2,195
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 6,780 2,590 4,190
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 11,170 4,965 6,205
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 2.1 1.9 2.2
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 17,666,085 544,020 264,660 279,360
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 528,785 257,245 271,540
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 394,090 193,360 200,725
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 385,160 189,415 195,750
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 8,930 3,945 4,980
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 134,695 63,885 70,810
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 20 5 15
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 10 5 5
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 5 0 5
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 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 5 0 5
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 0 0 0
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 0 0 0
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 5 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 10 5 10
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 0
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 10 0 5
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 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 0
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 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 0 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 0 0 0
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 5 5 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 134,675 63,875 70,800
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 11,005 5,560 5,445
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 25 15 10
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 5 5 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 25 10 10
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 120 50 65
Bilen 805 455 350 0 0 0
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 25 5 15
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 95 50 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 0 0 0
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 10,850 5,490 5,360
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 70 30 35
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 9,875 5,040 4,830
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 280 130 150
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 120 50 70
Harari 1,320 635 685 5 5 0
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 95 55 45
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 285 120 165
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 45 25 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 75 35 40
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 10 5 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 1,380 595 780
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 45 20 25
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 1,335 580 755
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 6,125 2,370 3,755
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 10 5 5
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 215 80 130
Fijian 745 400 345 5 5 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 55 25 30
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 200 90 110
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 0 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 280 115 165
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 95 40 55
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 10 5 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 5,200 1,980 3,215
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 5 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 55 25 30
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 170 85 80
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 10 5 5
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 105 55 50
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 60 30 30
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 2,495 1,235 1,255
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 115 60 55
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 575 285 295
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 1,370 675 700
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 410 210 205
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 15 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 90,635 43,450 47,185
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 635 310 325
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 300 150 150
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 24,880 11,495 13,385
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 545 225 320
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 190 75 115
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 360 150 210
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 24,340 11,270 13,065
Belarusan 810 385 430 15 10 5
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 265 125 140
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 530 260 270
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 4,035 1,990 2,045
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 615 265 350
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 700 335 365
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 8,785 3,990 4,795
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 3,485 1,540 1,945
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 2,695 1,295 1,400
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 275 125 150
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 700 320 375
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 385 165 215
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 1,815 815 995
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 45 25 20
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 65 30 35
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 20 10 10
Welsh 1,075 495 575 35 20 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 10 0 5
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 7,480 3,390 4,090
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 340 155 185
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 310 145 160
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 2,250 1,060 1,185
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 30 15 10
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 4,230 1,875 2,355
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 20 10 5
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 65 30 35
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 145 65 80
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 65 20 40
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 25 10 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 5 5 0
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 1,425 710 720
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 29,120 14,420 14,705
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 25,490 12,625 12,865
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 855 435 420
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 2,040 985 1,055
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 2,680 1,310 1,370
Kashmiri 565 300 265 50 20 30
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 130 65 75
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 205 100 110
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 120 50 70
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 30 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 6,585 3,265 3,320
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 275 140 135
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 480 230 250
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 12,035 6,015 6,020
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 3,500 1,720 1,780
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 90 45 40
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 580 275 305
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 2,835 1,395 1,430
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 130 75 60
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 26,730 12,940 13,785
Catalan 865 440 425 10 5 5
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 7,060 3,645 3,420
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 7,335 3,580 3,755
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 2,200 1,035 1,165
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 10,095 4,670 5,425
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 20 10 10
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 410 130 280
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 5 0 5
Georgian 1,715 910 805 5 5 5
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 3,505 1,615 1,890
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 5 5 5
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 795 365 430
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 220 95 130
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 0 0 0
Edo 1,670 770 900 15 5 10
Ewe 1,760 950 805 15 5 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 0 0 0
Ga 920 445 470 15 5 10
Ganda 1,295 625 665 10 10 5
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 55 25 30
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 10 0 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 10 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 5 5 0
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 65 30 30
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 80 35 45
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 5 0 5
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 170 90 85
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 125 55 70
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 35 15 20
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 35 20 15
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 200 100 100
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 140 70 70
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 60 30 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 14,675 6,800 7,875
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 14,590 6,760 7,825
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 3,365 1,530 1,835
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 85 30 50
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 10,335 4,805 5,525
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 5 5 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 315 145 170
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 195 95 100
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 290 140 150
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 10 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 85 40 45
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 35 20 20
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 0 0 0
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 30 15 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 215 80 135
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 70 30 40
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 145 50 100
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 1,040 535 510
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 40 20 20
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 950 480 470
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 25 15 10
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 5 0 5
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 20 5 10
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 1,955 915 1,035
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 160 80 85
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 245 100 150
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 1,540 735 810
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 45 20 20
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 15,235 7,415 7,820
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 1,595 740 855
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 12,690 6,250 6,440
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 430 195 235
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 525 235 290
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 17,666,085 544,020 264,665 279,360
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 512,385 249,415 262,970
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 451,570 220,380 231,190
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 448,015 218,720 229,295
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 3,555 1,660 1,895
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 60,815 29,035 31,785
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 0 0 0
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 0 0 0
Woods Cree 800 410 390 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 0 0 5
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 0 0 0
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 0 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 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 60,815 29,035 31,785
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 5,170 2,515 2,655
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 5 5 0
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 5 0 5
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 45 15 30
Bilen 620 330 285 0 0 0
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 5 0 5
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 40 15 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 0 0 0
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 5,115 2,495 2,620
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 30 10 15
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 4,745 2,330 2,415
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 115 50 65
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 60 25 35
Harari 735 335 400 0 0 0
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 40 20 20
Maltese 1,130 525 605 55 25 25
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 20 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 55 25 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 5 0 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 660 300 365
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 5 0 5
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 655 295 360
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 2,350 1,030 1,325
Bikol 290 140 155 5 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 70 30 40
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 20 10 10
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 65 25 35
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 90 40 50
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 30 10 15
Pangasinan 240 110 135 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 2,065 895 1,165
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 15 10 5
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 65 30 35
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 45 20 25
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 20 10 15
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 1,180 560 615
Kannada 1,630 825 800 40 20 20
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 240 115 120
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 690 325 370
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 215 100 105
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 0 0 5
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 5 5 0
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 37,555 18,000 19,550
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 225 120 110
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 120 55 65
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 10,245 4,910 5,335
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 140 65 70
Latvian 1,255 530 725 35 15 20
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 100 50 50
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 10,105 4,840 5,265
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 120 60 60
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 290 150 140
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 1,280 605 675
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 165 80 85
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 285 130 155
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 3,675 1,755 1,915
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 2,190 1,035 1,155
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 1,230 605 630
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 95 45 50
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 235 115 115
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 60 25 30
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 465 225 240
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 10 5 10
Celtic languages 360 205 155 15 10 5
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 10 10 5
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 0 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 895 425 470
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 130 55 70
Danish 855 410 445 20 5 10
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 175 85 90
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 515 240 275
Icelandic 270 120 150 10 5 5
Norwegian 345 145 200 5 0 5
Swedish 1,045 500 545 40 25 20
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 5 5 5
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 23,440 310 145 165
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 15,205 7,355 7,855
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 13,180 6,405 6,775
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 475 235 240
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 960 440 520
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 1,105 530 575
Kashmiri 135 70 70 5 0 5
Konkani 720 355 370 30 15 15
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 80 40 40
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 65 35 35
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 5 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 3,565 1,740 1,825
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 105 50 55
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 190 90 100
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 6,595 3,230 3,365
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 1,970 920 1,050
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 45 25 25
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 345 160 180
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 1,580 730 850
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 55 30 25
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 10,540 4,990 5,550
Catalan 355 165 190 0 0 0
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 1,150 495 650
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 2,435 1,160 1,275
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 985 460 525
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 5,955 2,870 3,085
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 5 5 5
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 130 60 65
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 0 0 0
Georgian 1,035 565 475 0 0 0
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 2,340 1,100 1,245
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 0 0 0
Mongolian 910 435 470 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 150 55 95
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 60 15 40
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 5 5 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 0 0 0
Ga 250 105 140 0 0 5
Ganda 345 160 185 0 0 0
Igbo 1,000 485 510 5 5 0
Lingala 1,045 455 590 5 5 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 0 0 0
Shona 1,035 475 560 20 10 5
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 10 5 10
Wolof 1,380 745 635 5 0 5
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 25 5 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 5 0 0
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 5 0 0
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 285 140 145
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 185 90 95
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 95 50 50
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 9,820 4,695 5,120
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 9,785 4,680 5,105
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 1,635 785 845
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 15 5 10
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 7,725 3,690 4,035
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 110 55 55
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 125 65 65
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 180 90 90
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 35 20 20
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 15 10 10
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 0 0 0
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 10 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 10 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 95 40 50
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 20 10 15
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 70 30 35
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 530 270 260
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 15 5 5
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 500 250 250
Uyghur 610 315 290 15 10 5
Uzbek 990 505 490 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 5 0 0
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 475 230 245
Estonian 975 365 610 20 10 10
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 45 30 20
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 415 195 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 5 5 0
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 31,635 15,245 16,390
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 1,255 575 675
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 29,460 14,260 15,200
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 110 45 70
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 810 365 440
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 17,666,080 544,025 264,660 279,360
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 457,960 224,140 233,820
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 32,050 15,695 16,355
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 6,745 2,850 3,895
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 45,645 21,240 24,410
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 10 5 5
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 45,630 21,235 24,400
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 350 155 195
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 565 275 290
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 695 305 390
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 20 10 10
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 14,652,355 433,845 208,575 225,270
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 414,995 199,625 215,375
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 42,577 52,979 35,067
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 415,105 199,645 215,460
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 37,779 45,755 31,629
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 388,030 190,215 197,810
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 41,212 52,274 32,748
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 278,820 118,770 160,050
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 2,716 899 3,878
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 327,610 167,275 160,335
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 42,556 52,445 35,370
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 433,845 208,570 225,275
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 415,130 199,760 215,370
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 64,762 82,349 48,449
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995 415,265 199,795 215,465
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 50,228 61,595 39,687
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 388,265 190,275 197,985
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 64,579 82,799 47,069
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 278,800 119,045 159,755
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 6,495 5,841 6,982
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 327,605 166,985 160,630
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 63,534 79,267 47,179
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 14,652,585 433,845 208,570 225,275
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 4,136,035 167,465 94,250 73,210
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 68,481 76,851 59,762
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 90,417 106,100 70,227
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 93.3 95.8 89.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 77.4 80.4 72.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 6.7 4.2 10.7
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 14,652,360 433,845 208,575 225,275
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 18,850 8,945 9,900
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 414,995 199,625 215,370
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 95.7 95.7 95.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 60,625 24,840 35,780
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 55,380 21,525 33,855
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 44,190 17,490 26,705
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 37,575 15,700 21,875
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 35,955 15,710 20,245
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 31,205 14,580 16,630
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 26,850 13,485 13,365
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 22,000 11,805 10,195
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 19,210 10,450 8,755
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 17,375 9,305 8,075
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 64,620 44,735 19,885
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 37,770 24,690 13,085
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 26,855 20,050 6,800
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 14,652,360 433,845 208,575 225,270
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 18,740 8,925 9,815
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 415,105 199,645 215,460
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 95.7 95.7 95.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 62,650 25,340 37,310
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 58,025 22,625 35,400
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 51,210 20,500 30,710
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 45,955 19,645 26,310
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 43,660 20,095 23,570
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 35,835 18,115 17,720
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 28,645 15,580 13,065
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 24,875 13,680 11,190
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 64,245 44,065 20,180
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 17,520 10,635 6,885
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 11,170 7,390 3,775
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 35,555 26,040 9,520
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 14,652,360 433,845 208,570 225,270
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 106,235 41,300 64,940
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 327,610 167,275 160,335
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 75.5 80.2 71.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 43,435 21,150 22,280
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 24,760 10,705 14,060
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 35,860 15,540 20,315
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 27,595 11,840 15,755
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 25,355 10,685 14,675
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 25,075 10,960 14,115
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 23,105 10,905 12,200
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 20,500 10,500 10,005
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 17,430 9,500 7,930
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 84,490 55,495 29,000
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 15,950 8,800 7,150
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 15,100 8,040 7,055
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 53,445 38,650 14,795
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 192,975 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 103,009 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 87,183 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 37,660 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 48,351 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 41,688 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 155,315 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 119,408 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 100,204 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 139,315 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 108,085 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 37,720 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 67,110 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 52,741 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 155,255 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 156,858 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 121,532 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 192,975 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 2,095 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 1,240 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 2,255 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 3,365 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 4,295 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 5,265 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 5,430 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 5,310 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 11,225 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 11,230 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 10,905 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 10,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 10,695 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 99,580 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 23,360 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 19,035 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 25,620 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 31,570 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 192,975 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 2,350 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 1,295 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 2,340 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 3,540 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 5,035 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 4,895 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 5,745 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 6,365 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 6,695 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 6,835 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 14,030 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 13,780 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 13,875 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 13,410 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 12,390 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 80,400 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 25,580 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 18,595 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 36,230 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 152,760 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 119,370 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 100,086 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 46,115 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 100,760 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 85,501 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 84,425 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 144,502 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 119,554 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 19,255 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 71,677 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 63,258 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 152,665 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 156,969 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 121,480 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 46,385 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 137,751 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 106,279 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 84,325 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 183,977 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 141,355 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 19,105 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 89,060 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 73,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 47,400 19,920 27,480
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 43,669 48,387 40,822
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 38,292 41,747 36,168
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 47,480 19,965 27,510
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 61,514 72,452 53,575
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 48,694 54,946 44,156
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515 540,975 263,490 277,485
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 175,895 82,040 93,855
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 30,550 14,465 16,085
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 30,465 13,485 16,975
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 34,080 15,475 18,605
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 37,605 17,850 19,760
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 43,190 20,770 22,420
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 365,080 181,450 183,635
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 49,605 24,165 25,445
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 56,615 27,720 28,895
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 66,750 33,065 33,685
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 82,425 41,175 41,250
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 109,685 55,325 54,355
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 17,244,035 540,980 263,490 277,490
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 129,300 66,175 63,130
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 37,615 19,280 18,335
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 335,195 162,670 172,525
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 76,480 34,645 41,840
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 44,485 20,350 24,140
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 13,530 6,935 6,595
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 3,460 1,745 1,715
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 25,390 11,510 13,880
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 5,565 1,905 3,665
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 8.2 7.7 8.7
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 10.5 10.5 10.4
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 9.2 9.1 9.4
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 7.6 7.1 8.0
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 7.3 5.5 8.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 32,140 15,010 17,135
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 9,225 4,725 4,500
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 2,285 1,155 1,135
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 19,880 9,260 10,625
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 3,030 1,025 2,010
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 5.9 5.7 6.2
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 7.1 7.1 7.1
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 6.1 6.0 6.2
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 5.9 5.7 6.2
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 4.0 3.0 4.8
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 17,488,485 540,975 263,490 277,490
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 534,110 260,835 273,275
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 533,690 260,665 273,025
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 52,710 22,060 30,650
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 171,550 81,395 90,160
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 35 10 25
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 35 10 25
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 0 0 0
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 10 0 0
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 10 10 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 35 10 25
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 35 10 25
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 0 0 0
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 0 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 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 0 0 0
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 0 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 0
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 0 0 0
Dakota 1,760 870 890 0 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 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 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 171,515 81,380 90,135
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 15,255 7,785 7,470
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 45 15 25
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 35 10 20
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 120 50 65
Bilen 1,085 625 470 10 10 10
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 20 10 15
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 90 40 50
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 0 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 15,105 7,730 7,375
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 105 45 55
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 13,680 7,045 6,635
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 330 150 185
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 225 120 100
Harari 1,710 855 860 0 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 590 295 290
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 420 210 215
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 50 30 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 100 55 45
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 40 15 20
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 1,665 730 935
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 75 35 35
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 1,600 695 910
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 7,695 3,000 4,700
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 10 0 10
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 315 120 190
Fijian 1,660 955 705 20 10 15
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 55 25 35
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 250 90 155
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 365 160 205
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 70 30 40
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 15 10 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 7,175 2,785 4,395
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 30 15 20
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 600 250 350
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 35 10 20
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 340 140 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 230 95 125
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 3,785 1,920 1,865
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 275 140 135
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 990 485 510
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 2,140 1,110 1,030
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 620 305 310
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 15 10 10
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 118,260 56,580 61,675
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 775 400 375
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 350 190 160
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 29,145 13,730 15,415
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 665 270 395
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 205 95 110
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 460 175 285
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 28,600 13,510 15,095
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 70 40 25
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 445 225 225
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 640 335 310
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 5,820 2,935 2,885
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 900 385 520
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 1,005 510 490
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 10,305 4,595 5,710
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 4,775 2,205 2,565
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 3,440 1,690 1,745
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 280 140 140
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 795 350 450
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 450 210 245
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 2,650 1,225 1,430
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 70 30 40
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 220 100 115
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 65 25 35
Welsh 1,690 830 860 50 30 20
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 105 45 55
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 11,190 5,140 6,045
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 1,000 460 545
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 345 145 200
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 2,650 1,220 1,430
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 50 25 25
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 7,130 3,330 3,800
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 20 10 10
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 105 35 70
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 270 130 145
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 50 15 35
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 30 10 20
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 10 10 0
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 2,165 1,040 1,130
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 39,505 19,455 20,045
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 35,350 17,420 17,930
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 1,205 595 610
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 2,880 1,330 1,545
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 9,790 4,725 5,070
Kashmiri 905 490 420 90 50 40
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 260 120 135
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 390 215 170
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 55 15 35
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 55 20 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 10,730 5,445 5,285
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 585 310 275
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 725 355 370
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 17,340 8,700 8,640
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 4,490 2,210 2,280
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 165 90 70
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 890 425 470
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 3,690 1,810 1,885
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 185 90 95
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 37,495 17,725 19,765
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 25 10 15
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 10,870 5,350 5,525
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 9,515 4,570 4,945
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 2,680 1,275 1,405
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 15,995 7,240 8,750
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 35 10 30
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 900 435 460
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 4,095 1,915 2,180
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 2,080 960 1,125
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 470 205 265
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 0 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 25 0 20
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 35 20 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 0 0 0
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 60 35 20
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 45 20 25
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 145 75 75
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 125 60 70
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 35 10 30
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 30 10 20
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 50 30 25
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 410 190 225
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 15 10 10
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 460 215 250
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 360 170 190
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 80 50 30
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 15 15 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 65 30 30
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 850 340 505
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 585 205 380
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 285 145 145
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 16,685 7,780 8,905
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 16,575 7,725 8,850
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 4,685 2,180 2,505
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 75 30 45
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 12,235 5,625 6,605
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 15 10 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 390 180 215
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 300 140 155
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 375 170 205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 135 65 70
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 65 30 30
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 0 0 0
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 50 15 25
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 35 20 10
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 255 110 150
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 100 45 50
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 170 70 100
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 1,430 735 695
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 90 45 50
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 1,270 635 635
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 30 20 10
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 15 10 10
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 35 30 0
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 2,270 1,060 1,210
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 215 120 95
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 305 130 175
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 1,755 820 940
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 75 40 40
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 540,975 263,490 277,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 502,490 245,760 256,730
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 122,000 62,150 59,850
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 380,495 183,610 196,880
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 38,485 17,730 20,755
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 17,488,485 540,980 263,490 277,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 375,815 185,430 190,385
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 160,165 75,805 84,355
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 48,245 22,860 25,385
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 18,710 8,880 9,830
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 29,940 14,165 15,770
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 42,790 20,210 22,580
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 22,635 10,875 11,765
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 20,155 9,330 10,815
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 20,485 9,695 10,790
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 5,000 2,255 2,750
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 3,954,335 160,165 75,810 84,360
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 18,970 9,330 9,640
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 31,250 15,830 15,420
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 31,895 13,715 18,180
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 65,735 31,145 34,585
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 12,315 5,780 6,530
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 3,954,330 160,165 75,805 84,360
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 21,720 9,775 11,950
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 870 375 495
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 2,265 1,045 1,225
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 420 220 205
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 1,300 580 715
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 60 30 30
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 2,940 1,245 1,700
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 1,125 480 645
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 925 395 530
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 1,805 830 970
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 5,320 2,345 2,980
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 4,685 2,230 2,460
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 61,255 29,190 32,060
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 1,070 555 510
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 2,490 1,295 1,190
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 625 290 335
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 3,095 1,380 1,720
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 730 385 335
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 875 400 475
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 1,240 525 710
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 3,785 2,035 1,750
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 2,020 1,005 1,020
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 6,685 2,920 3,765
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 4,680 2,315 2,365
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 2,295 1,045 1,250
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 1,600 740 855
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 1,235 590 645
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 1,245 555 690
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 21,300 10,255 11,050
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 6,295 2,895 3,395
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 11,070 5,625 5,445
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 105 50 60
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 4,190 2,255 1,935
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 120 70 45
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 770 360 410
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 125 55 70
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 890 455 435
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 100 45 55
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 1,955 935 1,025
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 2,820 1,405 1,415
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 65,445 30,885 34,555
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 1,240 605 640
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 680 330 345
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 9,235 4,160 5,080
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 1,600 765 830
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 13,685 6,560 7,120
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 1,800 930 870
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 2,485 1,255 1,230
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 305 70 235
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 3,180 1,475 1,710
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 1,000 525 475
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 11,200 5,665 5,535
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 7,255 3,000 4,260
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 1,695 855 845
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 640 340 305
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 540 215 330
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 1,450 630 815
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 7,445 3,510 3,935
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 680 335 340
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 20,480 9,695 10,785
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 2,975 1,430 1,545
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 230 115 120
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 305 130 175
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 90 55 35
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 10 10 0
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 115 80 35
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 285 115 170
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 985 460 525
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 350 180 170
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 615 305 315
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 2,680 1,245 1,435
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 115 55 60
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 80 45 40
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 165 95 70
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 20 15 10
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 160 70 95
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 340 155 185
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 125 35 95
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 865 460 400
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 805 325 480
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 2,390 1,230 1,160
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 20 10 10
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 20 10 15
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 25 10 10
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 10 0 0
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 1,400 755 645
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 10 0 0
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 20 15 0
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 10 0 10
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 325 155 170
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 50 25 25
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 165 85 80
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 15 10 10
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 335 165 170
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 12,305 5,725 6,575
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 240 130 115
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 150 65 80
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 2,255 1,035 1,220
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 50 15 35
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 2,165 1,010 1,155
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 265 135 130
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 785 415 365
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 135 50 90
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 40 25 20
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 460 215 245
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 175 90 85
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 20 10 10
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 1,820 910 915
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 1,855 730 1,130
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 255 115 145
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 105 45 55
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 185 90 100
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 65 35 30
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 135 75 55
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 365 185 180
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 65 30 30
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 715 330 385
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 125 55 75
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 95 35 60
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 30 15 20
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 540,975 263,490 277,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 168,410 79,710 88,700
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 149,060 73,980 75,085
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 223,505 109,805 113,705
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 2,994,085 113,920 53,890 60,035
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 70,450 35,240 35,205
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 25,605 17,505 8,095
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 44,845 17,735 27,115
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 30,550 11,960 18,590
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 12,125 6,315 5,815
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 795 375 420
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 540,975 263,490 277,490
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 5,455 2,570 2,885
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 5,130 2,420 2,710
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 3,010 1,410 1,595
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 2,025 955 1,070
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 90 50 40
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 130 55 75
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 205 95 105
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 535,520 260,915 274,600
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 17,488,490 540,980 263,490 277,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 1,490 665 820
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 539,490 262,825 276,670
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 540,975 263,490 277,485
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 550 275 275
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 545 275 275
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 345 185 160
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 180 85 100
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 20 10 15
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 0 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 0 0 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 9,040 4,145 4,905
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 8,850 4,065 4,790
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 6,280 2,855 3,420
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 2,405 1,125 1,280
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 170 80 90
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 190 80 115
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 150 60 85
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 25 15 15
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 10 0 10
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 16,384,645 531,385 259,075 272,310
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 540,975 263,490 277,490
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 138,995 66,895 72,105
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 50,075 24,750 25,325
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 19,980 9,425 10,555
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 15,230 7,365 7,860
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 11,135 4,695 6,435
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 8,945 3,990 4,955
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 12,515 6,535 5,985
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 2,905 1,320 1,585
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 4,180 2,090 2,090
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 4,890 2,355 2,535
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 1,675 780 890
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 2,760 1,300 1,460
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 4,710 2,285 2,420
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 401,980 196,600 205,380
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 17,488,485 540,975 263,490 277,490
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 9,590 4,415 5,175
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 6,805 3,125 3,680
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 230 100 130
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 2,750 1,280 1,475
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 118,785 58,030 60,755
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 710 375 335
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 6,785 3,190 3,595
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 113,600 55,555 58,050
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 20 15 0
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 380 170 205
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 10 10 0
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 40 20 15
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 150 80 70
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 9,995,605 372,150 181,180 190,970
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 234,355 114,025 120,330
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 100 45 60
Cornish 1,975 995 975 45 15 30
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 136,905 66,705 70,200
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 95,295 45,825 49,470
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 130 75 60
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 101,465 49,135 52,330
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 10,230 4,905 5,320
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 18,400 8,480 9,915
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 42,730 20,100 22,630
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 65 10 50
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 10 0 0
Corsican 1,750 950 805 15 10 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 42,660 20,075 22,585
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 71,945 35,550 36,390
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 3,975 1,950 2,025
Bavarian 940 485 455 65 40 30
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 1,995 1,005 985
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 21,785 10,920 10,865
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 165 80 90
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 45 30 15
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 47,765 23,460 24,305
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 70 35 35
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 2,360 1,165 1,195
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 15 10 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 11,795 5,730 6,065
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 2,915 1,430 1,490
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 2,575 1,280 1,295
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 715 355 355
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 2,595 1,240 1,355
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 3,205 1,485 1,720
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 575 330 245
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 68,315 32,905 35,410
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 1,090 605 485
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 560 260 300
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 2,500 1,170 1,335
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 810 340 470
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 815 410 400
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 7,665 3,640 4,020
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 985 460 515
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 1,810 875 930
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 110 50 65
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 28,700 13,690 15,010
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 4,705 2,285 2,420
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 7,640 3,570 4,065
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 2,310 1,125 1,180
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 19,960 9,790 10,165
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 195 75 120
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 94,555 47,105 47,450
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 900 465 430
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 780 385 395
Catalan 1,280 740 535 0 0 0
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 9,455 4,815 4,640
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 200 90 105
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 5,690 2,815 2,870
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 44,695 22,535 22,155
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 35 15 20
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 2,145 1,080 1,065
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 2,820 1,375 1,450
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 185 130 60
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 19,560 9,825 9,735
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 4,710 2,430 2,280
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 140 65 75
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 2,115 1,080 1,030
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 9,260 4,245 5,020
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 960 435 520
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 105 30 70
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 2,510 1,255 1,255
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 100 65 40
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 1,530 755 780
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 90 35 55
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 130 85 40
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 670 320 350
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 14,405 6,825 7,575
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 45 25 20
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 130 55 75
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 1,105 490 615
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 115 60 60
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 80 25 50
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 690 305 390
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 395 190 210
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 390 165 220
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 130 65 70
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 7,770 3,675 4,090
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 65 15 50
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 10 0 10
Montserratan 930 460 470 30 10 20
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 90 40 50
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 165 85 80
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 2,445 1,175 1,275
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 275 140 140
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 1,615 765 850
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 350 150 205
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 14,550 6,805 7,740
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 410 230 185
Arawak 1,440 610 830 45 10 35
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 540 275 265
Belizean 1,755 915 845 20 15 0
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 105 55 45
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 1,035 420 620
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 645 305 340
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 3,250 1,500 1,750
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 90 50 40
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 550 230 320
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 310 130 180
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 2,015 1,015 1,005
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 145 70 70
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 70 45 25
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 65 25 45
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 2,060 955 1,095
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 165 55 105
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 70 25 45
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 20 15 10
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 1,285 600 675
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 565 245 320
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 160 75 85
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 1,295 610 685
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 530 230 300
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 16,245 8,180 8,060
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 2,540 1,250 1,290
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 15 0 10
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 45 30 15
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 35 10 20
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 15 0 10
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 0 0 0
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 130 70 55
Chadian 1,845 955 885 25 15 15
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 90 45 50
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 10 0 0
Ewe 845 470 375 10 0 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 0 0 10
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 745 375 375
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 35 15 20
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 85 35 40
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 30 10 20
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 20 10 10
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 1,030 530 500
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 0 0 0
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 10 0 10
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 25 10 15
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 20 0 20
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 255 110 150
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 160 60 100
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 7,040 3,640 3,405
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 200 75 120
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 70 30 35
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 270 135 140
Dinka 900 500 400 20 15 10
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 5,865 3,110 2,755
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 45 25 20
Maure 1,190 655 535 0 10 0
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 335 145 190
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 185 100 85
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 185 75 110
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 120 55 70
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 3,325 1,605 1,720
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 70 45 25
Amhara 1,530 815 715 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 40 20 15
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 55 20 30
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 0 0 0
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 105 40 65
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 150 60 90
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 265 135 125
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 0 0 0
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 120 75 50
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 0 0 0
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 30 10 20
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 15 0 15
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 190 85 100
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 1,715 820 890
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 45 20 25
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 0 0 0
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 120 75 45
Zambian 1,860 935 920 65 35 30
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 130 50 80
Zulu 945 475 475 10 0 10
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 315 165 150
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 3,540 1,755 1,780
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 395 180 210
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 3,210 1,610 1,595
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 116,160 56,285 59,875
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 21,230 10,770 10,455
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 2,185 1,045 1,135
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 2,325 1,205 1,125
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 1,090 515 570
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 405 205 200
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 75 35 45
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 10 10 10
Hazara 1,515 810 705 10 10 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 3,170 1,630 1,540
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 2,620 1,335 1,285
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 310 170 140
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 770 410 365
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 100 55 45
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 170 75 95
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 15 10 10
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 0 0 0
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 3,275 1,625 1,650
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 2,140 1,125 1,015
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 205 105 100
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 165 80 90
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 1,525 700 820
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 85 40 50
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 95 45 50
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 1,895 1,000 895
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 0 0 0
Uighur 1,555 775 785 0 0 0
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 90 40 45
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 95 65 30
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 970 430 535
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 51,135 25,370 25,770
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 480 200 280
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 420 210 205
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 0 0 0
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 33,580 16,540 17,035
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 410 195 215
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 195 80 115
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 125 65 55
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 55 20 35
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 12,270 6,240 6,030
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 2,495 1,220 1,270
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 250 115 130
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 2,055 1,010 1,045
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 555 315 240
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 2,790 1,435 1,350
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 45,265 20,920 24,355
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 120 30 85
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 160 90 70
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 23,975 11,380 12,600
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 12,225 5,240 6,980
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 430 185 250
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 2,400 1,130 1,265
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 10
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 5,050 2,440 2,615
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 170 75 95
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 235 105 130
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 100 45 55
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 75 40 35
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 255 105 150
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 210 85 120
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 60 25 30
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 2,380 1,095 1,285
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 275 140 140
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 905 455 450
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 905 455 450
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 1,085 545 540
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 740 345 395
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 195 135 60
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 180 85 90
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 70 25 45
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 35 20 20
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 35 15 15
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 20 15 0
Samoan 1,100 625 475 15 10 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 25 15 15
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 156,165 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 36,810 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 30,055 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 162,925 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 155 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 13,360 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 30,870 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 74,110 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 74,470 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 30,980 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 24,100 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 29,280 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 30,280 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 78,335 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 7.1 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 190,795 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 2,180 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 186,525 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 6,450 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 192,975 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 24,320 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 50,090 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 26,945 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 25,995 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 24,890 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 23,225 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 17,520 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 192,975 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 185,730 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 7,245 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 192,980 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 99,475 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 89,675 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 3,825 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 192,975 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 1,620 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 19,145 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 40,595 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 48,680 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 37,030 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 25,505 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 14,915 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 5,485 ... ...
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 ... ... 192,460 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 146,770 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 45,690 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 39,380 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 155,855 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 65.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 18.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,699 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,785 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 647,574 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 715,422 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 36,800 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 11.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 45.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 1,360 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,405 ... ...
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 14,652,580 433,845 208,570 225,275
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 53,790 26,625 27,165
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 108,215 52,295 55,920
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 271,840 129,645 142,195
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 20,100 14,015 6,080
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 9,425 5,660 3,765
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 10,675 8,355 2,320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 91,080 39,725 51,360
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 10,725 4,865 5,860
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 149,935 71,045 78,890
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 101,145 46,140 55,010
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 9,695 4,305 5,385
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 4,210 2,130 2,080
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 31,105 16,125 14,980
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 3,780 2,345 1,435
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 9,662,830 289,325 138,850 150,470
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 14,960 8,450 6,510
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 58,230 29,375 28,850
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 216,140 101,030 115,105
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 12,965 9,160 3,805
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 6,190 3,775 2,415
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 6,775 5,385 1,390
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 70,685 30,830 39,855
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 7,760 3,475 4,285
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 124,725 57,565 67,160
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 83,160 37,235 45,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 7,995 3,380 4,615
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 3,555 1,690 1,870
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 27,060 13,580 13,480
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 2,950 1,680 1,275
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 433,845 208,570 225,275
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 162,000 78,925 83,080
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 15,900 3,185 12,715
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 15,900 3,185 12,715
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 10,765 4,550 6,220
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 1,660 1,295 365
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 9,100 3,245 5,855
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 16,135 5,285 10,850
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 1,420 215 1,205
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 4,760 1,080 3,685
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 4,865 1,630 3,240
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 65 35 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 825 450 375
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 775 450 325
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 2,635 1,350 1,280
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 785 80 705
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 39,370 13,305 26,070
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 285 25 260
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 4,230 1,660 2,570
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 5,640 340 5,295
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 5,705 1,920 3,780
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 690 125 565
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 6,135 1,490 4,645
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 16,675 7,740 8,945
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 69,215 32,250 36,965
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 80 30 50
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 3,520 625 2,890
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 65,620 31,595 34,025
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 12,890 6,110 6,780
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 5,310 1,995 3,310
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 3,160 1,385 1,775
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 175 50 120
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 3,810 2,520 1,285
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 445 160 285
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 13,870 9,075 4,795
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 10,445 7,425 3,015
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 635 50 580
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 2,535 1,430 1,100
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 260 165 95
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 46,725 41,110 5,620
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 2,405 1,660 740
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 18,155 14,570 3,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 9,210 8,330 875
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 5,985 5,850 130
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 7,010 6,840 170
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 3,965 3,855 115
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 3,600 2,075 1,525
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 2,195 1,255 940
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 1,400 820 585
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 31,880 7,040 24,840
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 3,935 1,900 2,040
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 26,705 4,530 22,175
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 1,235 610 625
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 11,475 5,670 5,805
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 5,855 1,350 4,500
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 55 50 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 80 80 0
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 3,860 2,695 1,160
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 1,625 1,495 130
Other 3,170 885 2,280 20 0 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 20 0 20
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 9,662,825 289,325 138,855 150,470
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 73,190 37,825 35,360
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 11,710 2,165 9,545
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 11,710 2,165 9,540
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 8,370 3,445 4,925
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 1,210 945 270
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 7,160 2,505 4,655
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 12,195 3,855 8,335
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 1,105 165 940
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 3,640 795 2,840
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 3,705 1,190 2,525
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 40 15 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 600 340 260
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 535 295 240
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 1,945 1,005 940
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 620 55 560
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 32,325 10,530 21,795
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 215 20 195
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 3,490 1,300 2,195
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 4,490 250 4,245
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 4,950 1,525 3,425
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 545 100 450
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 4,925 1,150 3,775
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 13,705 6,190 7,520
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 57,065 26,365 30,700
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 60 25 40
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 2,850 510 2,335
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 54,155 25,825 28,325
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 9,850 4,325 5,525
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 4,265 1,485 2,775
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 2,445 1,030 1,420
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 150 45 110
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 2,695 1,675 1,015
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 295 90 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 12,415 8,195 4,225
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 9,750 6,870 2,875
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 430 40 390
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 2,020 1,145 875
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 220 130 85
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 35,440 30,490 4,945
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 2,020 1,380 640
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 14,705 11,445 3,260
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 6,730 6,000 735
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 4,195 4,090 105
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 5,100 4,985 115
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 2,685 2,585 90
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 2,845 1,585 1,260
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 1,645 885 760
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 1,195 700 495
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 24,985 5,650 19,335
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 3,245 1,565 1,675
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 20,690 3,590 17,100
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 1,055 500 555
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 8,920 4,425 4,495
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 4,365 1,005 3,355
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 50 50 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 35 35 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 3,200 2,185 1,015
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 1,275 1,150 120
Other 2,590 745 1,845 20 0 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 20 0 20
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 14,652,585 433,845 208,570 225,270
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 162,005 78,925 83,080
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 271,840 129,650 142,195
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 206,250 97,385 108,860
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 187,095 87,870 99,225
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 19,160 9,520 9,640
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 65,590 32,260 33,330
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 9,120 4,815 4,305
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 3,890 1,330 2,565
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 6,400 2,985 3,415
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 8,945 5,275 3,665
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 4,115 1,870 2,245
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 390 195 200
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 32,720 15,780 16,945
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 9,662,830 289,325 138,850 150,475
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 73,190 37,825 35,360
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 216,140 101,030 115,110
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 164,795 76,765 88,025
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 150,515 69,765 80,750
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 14,280 7,005 7,270
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 51,350 24,260 27,085
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 7,430 3,750 3,680
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 3,335 1,105 2,225
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 5,290 2,380 2,910
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 4,575 2,620 1,955
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 3,575 1,610 1,965
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 355 180 180
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 26,790 12,615 14,175
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 14,652,585 433,845 208,570 225,270
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 302,950 155,680 147,270
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 284,770 146,815 137,955
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 18,180 8,865 9,310
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 130,895 52,890 78,005
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 69.8 74.6 65.4
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 65.6 70.4 61.2
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 6.0 5.7 6.3
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 433,845 208,570 225,270
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 121,335 48,400 72,935
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 312,510 160,175 152,340
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 171,560 97,025 74,530
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 140,955 63,145 77,810
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 43.2 44.1 42.3
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 8,940,640 302,950 155,680 147,265
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 5,185 2,375 2,810
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 297,760 153,305 144,455
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 261,140 130,495 130,645
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 36,620 22,810 13,810
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 8,940,645 302,950 155,680 147,270
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 5,190 2,380 2,810
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 297,760 153,300 144,455
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 47,855 30,025 17,830
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 53,115 17,605 35,505
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 26,300 20,610 5,690
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 16,535 3,630 12,905
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 36,005 10,865 25,140
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 10,090 4,485 5,605
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 66,010 29,570 36,440
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 28,210 26,335 1,875
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 3,560 2,675 885
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 10,085 7,505 2,580
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 8,940,640 302,950 155,680 147,265
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 5,190 2,375 2,810
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 297,760 153,300 144,455
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 1,465 805 665
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 705 545 165
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 1,835 1,350 485
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 16,790 14,280 2,510
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 28,420 20,070 8,345
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 18,220 11,400 6,820
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 34,635 16,715 17,925
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 13,505 9,440 4,070
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 8,240 4,995 3,240
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 23,515 11,665 11,845
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 7,130 3,405 3,720
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 31,020 17,780 13,240
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 1,160 580 580
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 11,900 6,740 5,165
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 24,385 6,345 18,040
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 27,385 4,990 22,400
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 5,840 2,970 2,870
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 17,155 7,345 9,805
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 10,705 4,460 6,240
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 13,755 7,410 6,345
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 8,306,495 284,770 146,815 137,955
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 25,675 12,915 12,760
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 1,615 1,125 495
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 26,710 18,880 7,830
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 230,770 113,900 116,865
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 7,149,315 230,770 113,905 116,870
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 82,555 35,040 47,515
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 29,985 13,860 16,125
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 117,525 64,570 52,955
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 705 430 275
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 7,649,135 257,480 132,780 124,705
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 202,865 107,170 95,695
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 14,555 6,095 8,460
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 27,940 13,740 14,200
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 8,035 3,445 4,580
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 1,590 1,160 425
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 2,500 1,165 1,340
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 7,649,130 257,485 132,780 124,700
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 57,575 25,285 32,290
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 71,150 33,435 37,710
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 54,680 30,330 24,350
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 31,705 18,530 13,175
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 42,370 25,190 17,175
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 7,649,135 257,485 132,785 124,700
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 16,730 12,610 4,120
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 41,935 26,040 15,895
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 76,580 37,780 38,800
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 57,785 25,255 32,530
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 29,875 12,785 17,095
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 34,580 18,320 16,265
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 9,613,285 320,950 164,155 156,795
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 316,980 162,400 154,580
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 315,005 161,315 153,690
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 313,615 161,045 152,570
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 1,385 265 1,120
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 1,980 1,090 885
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 0 0 0
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
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 1,975 1,090 885
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 120 90 25
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 2,650 115 90 25
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 110 80 20
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 10 0 10
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 30 0 20
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 30 10 20
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 55 35 20
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 10 10 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 50 30 20
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 20 10 10
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 10 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 38,245 790 420 365
Albanian 350 220 125 15 10 10
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 225 105 120
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 5,270 220 105 120
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 10 10 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 15 15 0
Croatian 220 130 95 10 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 115 50 65
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 70 30 40
Serbian 530 320 210 10 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 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 10 10 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 30 10 20
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 15 10 0
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 20 10 15
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 16,190 225 105 115
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 195 90 110
Bengali 530 275 245 0 0 0
Gujarati 880 300 585 25 0 15
Hindi 1,405 755 650 10 0 10
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 95 55 45
Sindhi 35 10 30 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 60 20 35
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 20 10 10
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 10 10 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 15 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 10 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 295 180 110
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 0 10 0
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 100 85 15
Romanian 745 365 380 15 10 10
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 165 80 90
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 50 15 30
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 175 90 85
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 80 35 50
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 70 20 50
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 10 15 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 655 390 265
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 650 385 265
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 80 50 35
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 550 315 235
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 10 10 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 20 20 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 10 10 0
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 10
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 0 10 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 3,965 1,750 2,215
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 1,440 490 955
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 2,435 1,210 1,225
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 10 0 0
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 80 45 40
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 9,613,290 320,950 164,155 156,795
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 306,000 156,995 149,005
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 1,915 720 1,195
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 5,935 2,575 3,360
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 6,825 3,715 3,110
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 10 10 10
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 6,810 3,705 3,105
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 0 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 25 10 20
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 245 140 105
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 17,308,035 535,585 260,735 274,850
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 474,155 230,800 243,350
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 61,435 29,935 31,500
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 27,370 13,285 14,080
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 34,070 16,650 17,415
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 28,320 13,885 14,440
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 26,190 12,785 13,410
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 2,125 1,095 1,030
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 5,750 2,770 2,980
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 16,564,245 510,455 247,810 262,650
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 315,050 153,400 161,645
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 195,410 94,410 101,000
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 81,275 39,295 41,975
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 114,135 55,115 59,025
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 90,645 43,850 46,790
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 84,180 40,750 43,425
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 6,465 3,105 3,360
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 23,500 11,265 12,235

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Halton, RM [Census division], 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 19, 2024).

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