Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Calgary Centre [Federal electoral district], Alberta

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 119,176 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 108,931 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 9.4 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 70,457 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 62,078 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 2,422.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 49.20 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530 119,175 60,710 58,465
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 13,030 6,780 6,250
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 5,550 2,995 2,565
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 4,160 2,100 2,065
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 3,315 1,685 1,625
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 93,335 48,125 45,210
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 3,610 1,775 1,840
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 8,425 3,820 4,605
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 17,765 8,765 8,995
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 16,340 8,500 7,845
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 11,020 6,000 5,020
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 8,495 4,570 3,920
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 7,360 3,955 3,405
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 7,110 3,760 3,350
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 7,255 3,810 3,445
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 5,960 3,170 2,790
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 12,810 5,805 7,000
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 4,335 2,285 2,055
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 2,660 1,270 1,385
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 2,000 860 1,140
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 1,665 670 1,000
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 2,150 730 1,420
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 1,330 505 825
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 625 180 445
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 165 40 130
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 25 5 20
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 10.9 11.2 10.7
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 78.3 79.3 77.3
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 10.7 9.6 12.0
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 1.8 1.2 2.4
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 38.7 38.4 39.0
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 35.2 35.5 34.8
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 62,075 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 11,410 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 23,685 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 26,990 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 3,020 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 3,480 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 3,350 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 17,035 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 110 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 5 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 62,080 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 28,600 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 21,630 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 6,110 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 4,085 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 1,655 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 115,245 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 1.9 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 106,145 53,930 52,215
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 51,380 26,265 25,115
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 36,785 18,775 18,015
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 14,595 7,490 7,105
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 54,765 27,675 27,095
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 40,200 21,940 18,260
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 2,565 1,265 1,305
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 8,190 3,525 4,665
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 3,815 945 2,870
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 27,725 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 17,725 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 5,025 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 3,770 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 1,205 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 27,725 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 24,480 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 17,185 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 7,290 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 3,240 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 2,500 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 740 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 24,480 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 15,455 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 9,020 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 4,245 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 3,615 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 1,160 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 3,240 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 2,265 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 775 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 200 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 43,395 22,770 20,625
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 62,080 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 27,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 12,010 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 245 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 34,605 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 28,595 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 6,015 ... ...
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 17,666,080 116,015 58,685 57,340
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 100,045 51,345 48,700
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 130 60 75
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 14,055 6,565 7,490
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 1,785 710 1,070
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 17,666,085 116,020 58,680 57,335
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 110,780 56,225 54,555
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 2,610 1,320 1,295
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 880 450 430
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 1,750 690 1,055
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 3,055 1,545 1,510
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 2.6 2.6 2.6
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085 116,020 58,685 57,335
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 113,390 57,435 55,960
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 86,435 44,520 41,915
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 83,915 43,260 40,655
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 2,520 1,265 1,260
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 26,960 12,910 14,045
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 60 20 40
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 45 15 30
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 20 10 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 20 5 15
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 0 0 0
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 5 5 5
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 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 15 5 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 5 0 0
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 0 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 5 0 5
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 0
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 5 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 5 5 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 5 0 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 0 0
Carrier 1,025 465 565 0 0 0
Chilcotin 660 295 360 0 0 0
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 5 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 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 5 5 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 5 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 5 0 5
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 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 26,895 12,895 14,005
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 3,060 1,650 1,415
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 15 15 0
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 10 10 5
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 300 160 145
Bilen 805 455 350 20 15 5
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 135 70 70
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 140 75 70
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 0 0 5
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 2,745 1,475 1,270
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 720 340 380
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 1,405 810 595
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 5 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 0 0 5
Harari 1,320 635 685 5 0 5
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 60 30 30
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 0 0 5
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 510 275 235
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 40 15 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 360 165 200
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 30 10 15
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 330 150 185
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 2,320 895 1,430
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 15 5 5
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 95 30 70
Fijian 745 400 345 5 0 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 50 15 35
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 110 35 75
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 5 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 85 35 50
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 20 10 10
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 10 0 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 1,925 750 1,170
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 5 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 5 0 5
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 35 15 20
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 25 10 15
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 15 5 10
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 595 325 270
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 50 25 20
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 110 55 55
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 170 95 80
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 255 145 115
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 5 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 12,590 6,310 6,275
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 165 90 80
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 15 5 15
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 3,420 1,550 1,865
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 45 25 20
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 20 10 10
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 25 15 15
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 3,370 1,525 1,845
Belarusan 810 385 430 0 5 0
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 95 50 45
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 150 80 75
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 290 145 145
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 145 70 75
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 20 10 5
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 845 390 455
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 1,025 420 605
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 295 140 155
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 110 50 55
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 80 35 50
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 25 10 15
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 285 115 170
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 5 0 5
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 30 15 20
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 10 0 5
Welsh 1,075 495 575 10 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 10 10 0
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 1,485 745 735
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 90 45 45
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 100 65 35
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 315 160 155
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 0 5 0
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 840 415 425
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 10 0 5
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 45 20 25
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 55 20 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 10 10 0
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 15 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 0 0 0
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 195 100 95
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 3,515 1,885 1,630
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 2,380 1,280 1,105
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 300 165 135
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 285 145 140
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 595 330 265
Kashmiri 565 300 265 0 0 0
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 10 10 5
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 110 60 50
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 70 40 30
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 30 15 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 295 150 145
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 100 40 65
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 40 25 15
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 540 305 235
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 1,115 595 520
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 30 20 15
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 40 20 10
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 1,050 555 490
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 20 10 10
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 3,760 1,920 1,840
Catalan 865 440 425 0 0 0
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 355 195 160
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 455 220 235
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 425 205 220
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 2,525 1,305 1,225
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 0 0 0
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 360 135 225
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 15 5 5
Georgian 1,715 910 805 15 5 10
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 1,225 510 715
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 110 50 60
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 110 50 60
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 345 190 160
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 30 15 10
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 5 5 0
Edo 1,670 770 900 0 0 0
Ewe 1,760 950 805 5 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 10 5 5
Ga 920 445 470 0 0 0
Ganda 1,295 625 665 0 5 5
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 25 15 10
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 5 5 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 5 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 20 10 10
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 35 15 15
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 75 30 35
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 20 10 5
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 40 20 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 70 35 35
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 100 60 40
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 65 40 25
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 35 20 15
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 10 5 5
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 5 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 5,005 2,225 2,780
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 4,855 2,145 2,710
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 2,290 980 1,305
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 20 5 20
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 2,105 960 1,155
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 0 0 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 115 55 65
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 35 15 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 280 135 145
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 150 75 70
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 15 10 5
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 10 5 0
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 115 60 60
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 95 30 55
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 20 10 5
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 70 20 50
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 190 110 80
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 35 15 15
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 135 80 55
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 5 0 5
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 5 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 15 5 10
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 445 200 250
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 15 5 10
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 55 15 35
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 375 175 200
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 25 15 5
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 2,630 1,250 1,375
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 455 220 240
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 1,975 935 1,040
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 95 50 50
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 95 45 50
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 17,666,085 116,020 58,680 57,340
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 111,435 56,425 55,010
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 97,605 49,815 47,790
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 96,465 49,245 47,220
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 1,140 570 570
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 13,830 6,610 7,220
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 15 5 10
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 10 0 10
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 10 5 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 5 0 5
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 5
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 0
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 5 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 13,815 6,605 7,210
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 1,930 990 940
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 5 5 0
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 0 5 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 215 120 95
Bilen 620 330 285 15 10 10
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 125 60 55
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 75 45 35
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 0 0 0
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 1,710 870 840
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 460 195 265
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 815 450 365
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 5 0 0
Harari 735 335 400 5 5 0
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 25 10 10
Maltese 1,130 525 605 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 375 200 175
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 30 15 15
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 125 65 60
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 10 5 0
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 110 55 50
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 1,195 510 685
Bikol 290 140 155 5 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 50 15 30
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 20 10 10
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 45 20 30
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 20 10 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 5 5 0
Pangasinan 240 110 135 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 1,055 450 605
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 0 0 0
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 20 15 5
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 10 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 10 5 5
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 365 190 175
Kannada 1,630 825 800 20 15 10
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 70 35 35
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 110 55 55
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 165 85 75
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 5 5 5
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 5,730 2,835 2,890
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 85 50 35
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 1,425 670 760
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 20 15 10
Latvian 1,255 530 725 10 5 5
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 15 10 5
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 1,405 655 750
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 40 20 20
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 60 30 30
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 120 65 60
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 40 25 15
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 15 10 10
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 305 140 165
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 540 235 300
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 160 80 90
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 30 15 15
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 25 15 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 0 0 5
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 65 30 35
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 0 0 0
Celtic languages 360 205 155 0 0 5
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 0 5 0
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 0 5
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 235 115 120
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 40 20 25
Danish 855 410 445 15 5 10
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 55 25 30
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 5
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 95 60 40
Icelandic 270 120 150 0 5 5
Norwegian 345 145 200 10 5 5
Swedish 1,045 500 545 15 10 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 5 0 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 60 25 40
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 1,960 1,015 950
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 1,255 650 610
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 180 90 85
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 135 60 75
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 400 215 185
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 0 0 0
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 65 35 25
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 35 15 15
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 5 5 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 80 40 45
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 25 10 15
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 10 5 5
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 310 165 145
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 700 360 340
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 15 5 5
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 25 15 15
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 660 335 320
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 5 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 1,960 965 995
Catalan 355 165 190 0 0 0
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 105 50 55
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 260 130 130
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 195 90 100
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 1,405 695 710
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 165 75 85
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 5 0 5
Georgian 1,035 565 475 5 0 5
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 805 355 450
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 80 35 45
Mongolian 910 435 470 85 35 45
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 105 50 50
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 15 10 5
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 5 5 0
Ga 250 105 140 0 0 0
Ganda 345 160 185 0 0 0
Igbo 1,000 485 510 5 5 0
Lingala 1,045 455 590 5 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 5 5 5
Shona 1,035 475 560 5 5 5
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 20 15 10
Wolof 1,380 745 635 10 10 10
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 15 0 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 20 5 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 45 25 20
Dinka 1,130 580 550 40 20 15
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 10 5 5
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 15 10 5
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 0 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 15 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 2,990 1,335 1,665
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 2,880 1,275 1,610
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 1,280 520 765
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 5 0 5
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 1,360 640 725
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 30 15 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 15 5 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 185 95 90
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 110 60 55
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 10 5 5
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 5 5 5
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 100 55 50
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 25 15 10
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 5 5 5
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 20 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 75 40 35
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 15 10 10
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 50 25 25
Uyghur 610 315 290 0 0 0
Uzbek 990 505 490 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 135 60 70
Estonian 975 365 610 5 0 0
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 10 5 5
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 120 55 65
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 5 0 5
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 4,585 2,260 2,325
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 290 155 130
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 4,175 2,040 2,135
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 25 15 15
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 90 45 45
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 17,666,080 116,020 58,685 57,335
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 98,705 50,300 48,400
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 6,005 2,960 3,040
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 1,700 790 915
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 9,170 4,415 4,755
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 50 25 25
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 9,125 4,395 4,730
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 70 35 35
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 180 95 85
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 190 85 105
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 5 5 5
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 14,652,355 102,595 51,935 50,660
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 98,720 50,115 48,610
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 50,117 58,483 43,135
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 98,735 50,125 48,615
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 43,478 49,326 38,446
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 93,240 47,855 45,385
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 51,265 59,916 43,898
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 52,340 22,485 29,860
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 1,419 723 1,676
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 82,840 43,360 39,480
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 50,402 58,549 43,463
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 102,745 51,975 50,770
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 98,825 50,075 48,745
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 97,974 128,215 66,908
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 98,825 50,075 48,750
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 74,690 95,349 53,467
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 93,210 47,695 45,515
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 100,701 131,943 67,965
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 52,535 22,565 29,975
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 5,630 5,658 5,609
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 83,070 43,235 39,840
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 86,698 109,945 61,471
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 14,652,585 102,750 51,980 50,770
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 41,595 23,200 18,400
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 72,030 78,514 65,264
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 109,034 129,625 83,075
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 97.0 98.1 95.0
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 73.8 74.5 72.6
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 3.0 1.9 5.0
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 14,652,360 102,595 51,935 50,660
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 3,870 1,820 2,050
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 98,725 50,115 48,610
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.2 96.5 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 9,955 4,220 5,735
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 10,885 4,685 6,200
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 10,900 4,605 6,300
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 8,840 4,195 4,645
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 8,665 4,225 4,440
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 7,410 3,670 3,740
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 6,335 3,120 3,215
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 5,475 2,860 2,610
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 4,600 2,400 2,200
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 3,765 2,025 1,735
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 21,890 14,110 7,780
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 10,245 6,020 4,225
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 11,645 8,090 3,555
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 14,652,360 102,595 51,935 50,660
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 3,855 1,810 2,045
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 98,740 50,125 48,615
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.2 96.5 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 10,290 4,350 5,945
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 11,400 4,960 6,440
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 12,550 5,360 7,190
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 11,195 5,475 5,725
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 10,605 5,245 5,360
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 8,595 4,280 4,320
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 6,940 3,620 3,320
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 5,470 2,925 2,550
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 21,690 13,915 7,770
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 3,995 2,245 1,750
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 3,045 1,770 1,265
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 14,655 9,900 4,755
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 14,652,360 102,595 51,935 50,660
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 19,755 8,570 11,180
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 82,840 43,360 39,480
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 80.7 83.5 77.9
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 6,870 3,205 3,665
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 4,095 1,825 2,275
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 8,235 3,580 4,655
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 7,345 3,245 4,095
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 7,270 3,560 3,710
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 7,275 3,570 3,705
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 6,300 3,135 3,170
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 5,365 2,720 2,640
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 4,720 2,495 2,225
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 25,360 16,025 9,335
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 3,960 2,100 1,860
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 3,375 1,855 1,515
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 18,030 12,065 5,960
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 62,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 80,983 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 68,344 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 28,595 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 53,268 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 45,343 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 33,480 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 116,638 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 97,983 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 155,994 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 118,921 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 28,555 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 82,458 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 64,637 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 33,520 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 218,635 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 165,163 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 62,080 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 1,675 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 1,065 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 2,370 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 2,895 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 1,880 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 1,910 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 2,000 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 2,095 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 2,025 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 4,005 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 3,925 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 3,325 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 2,910 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 25,170 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 5,680 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 4,040 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 5,290 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 10,165 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 62,080 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 1,775 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 1,085 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 1,210 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 2,480 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 3,100 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 2,220 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 2,390 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 2,540 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 2,610 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 2,685 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 5,025 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 4,630 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 4,110 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 3,435 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 2,870 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 19,905 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 5,300 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 3,775 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 10,830 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 28,500 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 122,235 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 101,628 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 15,035 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 120,320 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 100,063 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 9,045 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 171,290 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 138,940 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 3.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 3,155 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 63,360 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 56,555 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 28,570 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 236,049 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 176,821 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 15,025 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 218,314 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 166,939 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 9,140 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 323,234 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 233,897 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 3,105 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 117,407 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 91,709 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 40,775 21,475 19,295
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 47,442 50,825 44,041
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 41,328 43,708 38,886
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 40,650 21,550 19,100
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 72,281 80,686 62,799
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 57,303 63,040 50,831
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515 115,245 58,385 56,865
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 43,285 21,150 22,140
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 11,805 5,995 5,810
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 9,260 4,325 4,935
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 7,345 3,460 3,885
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 7,195 3,555 3,635
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 7,680 3,810 3,870
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 71,960 37,240 34,720
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 7,915 4,035 3,885
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 8,385 4,190 4,200
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 9,345 4,770 4,575
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 12,210 6,305 5,910
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 34,100 17,945 16,155
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 17,244,035 115,245 58,385 56,860
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 14,585 7,450 7,130
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 6,160 3,200 2,960
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 89,365 45,690 43,675
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 11,300 5,245 6,055
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 14,795 7,255 7,545
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 2,220 1,165 1,060
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 960 510 455
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 10,405 5,240 5,165
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 2,170 850 1,320
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 12.8 12.4 13.3
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 15.2 15.6 14.9
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 15.6 15.9 15.4
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 11.6 11.5 11.8
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 19.2 16.2 21.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 14,325 7,205 7,125
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 1,835 955 875
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 800 415 385
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 11,225 5,730 5,495
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 1,270 520 750
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 12.4 12.3 12.5
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 12.6 12.8 12.3
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 13.0 13.0 13.0
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 12.6 12.5 12.6
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 11.2 9.9 12.4
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 17,488,485 115,495 58,435 57,060
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 113,705 57,735 55,970
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 113,610 57,695 55,915
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 14,165 6,845 7,320
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 35,625 17,170 18,460
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 100 45 60
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 85 40 45
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 25 10 15
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 60 35 30
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 10 0 10
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 45 25 20
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 0 0 0
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 10 0 10
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 10 0 0
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 10 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 10 0 10
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 10 10 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 35,525 17,125 18,400
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 3,850 2,165 1,685
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 30 25 0
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 30 20 0
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 430 245 190
Bilen 1,085 625 470 45 25 15
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 195 120 70
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 200 100 100
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 0 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 3,490 1,965 1,520
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 990 525 470
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 1,905 1,130 775
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 15 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 0 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 10 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 170 75 100
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 0 0 0
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 620 355 260
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 45 20 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 465 165 300
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 75 40 35
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 390 130 265
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 2,725 965 1,755
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 10 10 0
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 65 25 45
Fijian 1,660 955 705 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 30 15 15
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 150 40 105
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 155 70 85
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 25 10 25
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 15 0 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 2,545 880 1,660
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 25 10 15
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 125 60 70
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 80 35 45
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 50 25 25
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 670 360 310
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 65 25 40
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 85 65 20
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 285 145 140
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 250 140 115
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 30 20 15
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 19,030 9,555 9,475
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 175 95 80
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 35 10 20
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 4,195 1,995 2,200
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 60 20 40
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 20 10 10
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 40 10 25
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 4,155 1,985 2,175
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 0 0 0
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 185 115 75
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 160 85 80
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 400 175 220
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 165 70 100
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 40 25 15
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 1,000 490 515
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 1,545 685 855
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 335 155 180
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 155 90 60
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 220 135 90
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 30 15 10
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 475 190 280
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 10 0 0
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 80 20 60
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 15 0 15
Welsh 1,690 830 860 15 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 50 10 45
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 2,960 1,450 1,510
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 205 105 100
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 150 75 75
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 515 255 265
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 0 0 10
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 2,010 1,005 1,005
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 25 10 20
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 110 35 70
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 105 45 55
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 20 20 10
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 20 15 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 0 0 0
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 345 180 170
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 4,875 2,640 2,235
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 3,655 1,970 1,685
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 385 215 175
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 460 185 270
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 1,815 985 825
Kashmiri 905 490 420 0 0 0
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 35 20 20
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 200 110 90
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 95 70 20
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 55 20 35
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 675 385 290
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 165 60 105
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 90 60 30
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 840 465 375
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 1,250 690 560
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 50 30 25
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 35 30 10
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 1,175 640 530
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 35 15 15
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 7,250 3,620 3,635
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 0 0 0
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 895 450 440
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 775 400 380
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 415 200 220
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 5,625 2,810 2,815
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 10 10 0
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 670 280 390
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 0 0 0
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 0 0 10
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 1,250 505 740
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 130 60 70
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 130 55 70
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 720 415 305
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 35 30 10
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 0 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 10 10 0
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 20 15 10
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 10 10 0
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 15 15 0
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 80 60 20
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 35 25 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 25 15 15
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 20 15 0
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 35 15 20
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 145 80 65
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 25 20 10
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 160 75 90
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 170 90 80
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 125 60 70
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 100 50 55
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 25 15 10
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 115 40 80
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 60 20 40
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 55 25 35
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 6,030 2,725 3,305
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 5,890 2,645 3,250
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 2,945 1,295 1,645
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 40 10 30
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 3,100 1,405 1,695
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 140 45 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 70 40 30
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 360 175 185
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 155 85 75
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 25 15 10
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 10 10 10
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 115 70 45
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 15 0 15
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 130 55 75
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 35 25 10
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 95 30 65
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 300 130 165
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 50 25 25
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 215 115 105
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 0 0 0
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 0 0 10
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 45 10 35
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 550 255 300
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 10 0 0
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 40 15 25
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 505 240 265
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 80 45 35
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 115,495 58,435 57,055
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 99,885 50,790 49,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 12,950 6,630 6,325
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 86,935 44,160 42,770
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 15,610 7,645 7,965
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 17,488,485 115,495 58,435 57,060
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 82,130 42,020 40,110
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 28,325 13,905 14,420
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 5,155 2,595 2,565
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 2,810 1,340 1,465
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 4,420 2,130 2,285
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 7,560 3,805 3,750
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 3,435 1,670 1,765
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 4,125 2,135 1,990
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 8,380 4,030 4,355
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 5,035 2,510 2,530
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 28,325 13,905 14,425
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 2,545 1,265 1,280
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 4,660 2,325 2,330
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 5,150 2,510 2,645
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 13,315 6,630 6,685
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 2,660 1,170 1,485
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 28,325 13,900 14,425
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 3,800 1,810 1,990
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 190 95 95
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 490 250 240
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 125 60 65
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 35 20 20
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 45 25 25
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 110 55 55
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 390 215 175
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 125 70 60
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 100 35 70
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 1,275 540 730
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 920 450 470
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 7,765 4,005 3,760
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 345 190 155
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 140 70 70
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 235 125 115
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 500 220 285
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 150 60 90
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 245 120 125
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 200 120 80
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 185 105 75
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 265 145 125
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 665 315 355
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 80 30 50
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 320 145 175
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 530 245 285
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 140 60 80
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 320 150 170
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 2,315 1,300 1,015
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 1,135 615 520
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 3,715 2,040 1,680
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 70 35 35
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 255 165 90
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 905 505 400
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 180 75 100
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 125 65 60
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 250 155 95
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 150 80 65
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 295 135 160
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 1,485 815 670
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 12,670 5,850 6,815
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 90 65 20
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 260 155 105
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 2,490 1,080 1,410
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 865 400 470
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 1,635 880 745
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 935 490 450
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 125 85 40
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 195 60 130
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 675 270 410
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 190 120 70
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 510 295 215
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 2,255 845 1,410
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 130 80 45
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 215 115 100
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 230 95 130
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 310 110 200
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 1,555 700 860
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 375 195 175
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 8,385 4,030 4,355
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 1,040 480 565
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 105 45 60
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 175 75 105
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 10 0 0
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 20 15 10
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 10 10 0
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 185 105 80
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 220 70 150
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 125 65 60
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 190 100 90
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 1,295 630 660
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 95 60 35
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 30 10 20
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 95 65 30
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 30 10 20
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 50 25 30
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 100 40 65
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 130 50 85
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 315 190 125
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 445 185 260
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 1,275 720 555
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 20 10 10
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 25 20 10
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 25 10 15
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 0 0 0
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 120 70 55
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 275 165 110
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 320 165 150
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 40 10 30
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 160 105 55
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 70 50 20
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 215 115 100
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 4,640 2,110 2,535
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 25 20 0
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 95 50 40
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 505 210 300
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 30 10 25
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 935 480 455
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 605 290 310
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 55 35 20
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 10 0 10
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 70 25 45
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 245 90 155
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 40 25 20
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 40 20 15
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 170 90 75
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 1,115 455 660
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 40 10 30
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 65 30 30
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 185 95 90
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 35 0 30
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 30 10 20
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 40 30 10
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 15 10 10
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 305 125 180
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 130 95 35
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 115 80 40
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 15 15 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 115,495 58,435 57,060
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 34,540 17,040 17,495
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 22,965 11,650 11,315
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 57,995 29,740 28,255
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 23,525 11,505 12,020
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 13,770 6,990 6,775
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 6,405 3,775 2,630
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 7,365 3,215 4,150
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 5,680 2,165 3,520
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 3,915 2,275 1,640
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 160 80 85
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 115,495 58,435 57,060
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 3,235 1,535 1,705
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 3,150 1,490 1,660
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 1,400 640 760
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 1,725 845 875
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 30 10 20
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 25 10 10
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 65 30 35
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 112,255 56,905 55,355
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 17,488,490 115,495 58,435 57,060
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 1,155 520 630
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 114,345 57,915 56,430
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 115,495 58,435 57,060
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 615 285 330
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 570 270 300
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 410 180 230
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 150 85 60
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 0 0 10
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 45 15 25
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 40 20 25
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 10 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 3,800 1,900 1,900
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 3,640 1,820 1,820
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 2,150 1,105 1,040
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 1,440 700 735
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 50 15 40
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 160 80 80
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 150 80 70
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 0 0 10
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 111,080 56,250 54,830
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 115,495 58,435 57,060
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 29,275 14,385 14,895
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 5,360 2,835 2,525
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 6,980 3,285 3,690
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 4,335 2,385 1,950
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 3,150 1,190 1,960
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 2,235 1,150 1,090
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 1,545 940 605
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 915 390 525
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 1,215 640 570
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 1,335 550 785
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 790 365 425
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 455 225 235
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 960 435 525
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 86,220 44,055 42,165
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 17,488,485 115,495 58,435 57,060
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 4,415 2,185 2,230
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 2,755 1,385 1,375
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 75 10 65
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 1,790 885 900
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 24,135 12,125 12,010
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 235 105 130
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 2,470 1,255 1,210
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 22,160 11,105 11,055
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 15 0 10
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 75 55 25
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 0 0 0
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 0 10 10
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 80 50 35
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 20 0 10
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 79,525 40,360 39,160
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 52,795 27,080 25,715
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 10 0 0
Cornish 1,975 995 975 10 10 10
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 28,595 14,545 14,050
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 21,040 10,535 10,510
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 40 30 0
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 24,570 12,645 11,930
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 2,855 1,425 1,425
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 4,005 2,040 1,965
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 11,705 5,765 5,940
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 0 0 0
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 0 0 0
Corsican 1,750 950 805 0 0 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 11,705 5,765 5,940
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 23,330 11,610 11,720
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 1,660 775 885
Bavarian 940 485 455 10 0 0
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 595 290 305
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 4,800 2,405 2,390
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 70 30 40
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 15 10 10
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 17,505 8,670 8,835
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 45 20 30
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 810 385 420
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 45 20 20
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 9,030 4,530 4,500
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 1,710 880 830
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 545 255 290
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 800 375 420
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 3,820 1,905 1,920
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 2,680 1,315 1,365
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 450 265 185
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 19,865 9,840 10,025
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 185 90 90
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 90 60 30
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 800 395 405
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 185 75 110
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 130 55 85
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 1,900 915 985
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 115 50 65
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 330 180 145
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 75 45 35
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 5,795 2,855 2,935
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 1,225 515 705
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 3,535 1,780 1,755
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 530 245 285
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 8,370 4,155 4,210
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 155 65 85
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 8,675 4,300 4,375
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 220 115 110
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 250 145 105
Catalan 1,280 740 535 0 0 0
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 725 350 375
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 10 10 0
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 865 455 420
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 3,725 1,885 1,835
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 0 0 0
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 60 35 25
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 65 25 45
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 35 25 10
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 740 380 360
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 530 250 275
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 35 15 15
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 235 130 105
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 1,740 795 950
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 190 100 90
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 35 15 20
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 1,285 605 680
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 20 15 0
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 605 270 335
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 30 10 15
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 90 60 30
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 545 250 295
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 1,015 530 485
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 20 15 0
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 0 0 0
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 80 50 30
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 10 0 10
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 15 10 15
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 55 20 35
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 25 15 10
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 25 0 15
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 75 35 35
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 345 200 145
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 0 0 0
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 0 0 0
Montserratan 930 460 470 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 15 0 15
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 20 10 15
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 220 125 95
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 10 10 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 55 25 30
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 85 45 45
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 2,950 1,510 1,440
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 110 50 55
Arawak 1,440 610 830 15 0 15
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 90 60 30
Belizean 1,755 915 845 0 10 0
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 0 0 0
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 265 125 140
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 220 100 120
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 640 330 310
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 45 20 25
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 25 10 20
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 50 35 20
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 95 60 30
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 40 20 20
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 10 0 0
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 0 0 0
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 670 355 320
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 30 10 20
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 35 20 15
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 10 0 0
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 175 95 80
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 95 35 60
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 15 15 0
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 345 175 170
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 145 75 75
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 5,260 2,770 2,490
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 720 440 280
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 10 10 0
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 15 10 10
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 10 0 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 10 10 0
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 20 0 15
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 80 30 45
Chadian 1,845 955 885 10 0 0
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 55 35 15
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 10 10 10
Ewe 845 470 375 10 10 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 0 0 0
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 80 35 45
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 15 10 0
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 35 20 15
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 20 15 10
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 15 15 0
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 0 10 0
Malinké 1,125 585 535 0 0 0
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 285 180 105
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 0 0 0
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 30 15 0
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 0 0 10
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 0 10 0
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 50 35 15
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 20 20 10
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 1,030 520 510
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 65 35 35
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 20 15 10
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 0 0 0
Dinka 900 500 400 55 30 30
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 450 250 205
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 75 30 45
Maure 1,190 655 535 0 0 0
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 130 70 60
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 235 100 140
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 20 10 15
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 10 0 10
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 2,660 1,450 1,210
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 20 10 10
Amhara 1,530 815 715 30 15 10
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 0 0 10
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 25 15 0
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 0 0 0
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 575 355 220
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 975 535 440
Harari 665 355 305 0 10 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 70 40 30
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 0 0 0
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 25 10 10
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 80 50 25
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 30 25 10
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 15 10 0
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 255 110 140
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 245 115 135
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 30 10 20
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 60 25 40
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 85 45 40
Zambian 1,860 935 920 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 75 40 35
Zulu 945 475 475 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 180 95 85
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 930 400 530
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 110 40 70
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 850 370 475
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 23,495 11,235 12,260
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 3,725 2,025 1,700
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 165 105 60
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 360 215 140
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 95 35 55
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 40 20 20
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 25 15 20
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 20 10 10
Hazara 1,515 810 705 0 0 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 1,220 620 600
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 125 75 50
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 120 70 45
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 55 30 30
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 45 10 35
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 50 30 15
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 10 0 0
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 15 0 10
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 650 380 270
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 85 55 25
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 20 15 10
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 295 160 130
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 0 0 0
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 40 25 15
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 290 130 160
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 0 0 0
Uighur 1,555 775 785 0 0 0
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 15 0 15
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 65 30 35
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 195 120 80
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 5,555 2,940 2,615
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 225 125 105
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 65 35 25
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 0 0 0
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 4,265 2,225 2,040
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 20 0 10
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 20 10 15
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 35 20 15
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 100 75 25
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 680 370 310
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 125 60 70
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 35 20 15
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 140 75 65
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 35 25 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 195 100 95
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 14,375 6,365 8,015
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 85 45 45
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 105 50 60
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 7,840 3,665 4,180
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 3,370 1,285 2,085
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 120 55 60
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 945 420 525
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 0
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 1,410 580 840
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 35 25 10
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 110 50 60
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 165 65 100
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 30 20 10
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 190 65 125
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 95 25 70
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 125 80 45
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 605 280 325
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 10 0 0
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 90 35 50
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 85 35 50
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 670 365 305
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 435 240 190
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 160 90 70
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 90 35 50
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 25 10 15
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 10 10 0
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 35 15 20
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 10 10 0
Samoan 1,100 625 475 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 25 10 20
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 27,880 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 34,190 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 25,845 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 36,220 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 22,545 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 22,620 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 7,880 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 7,980 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 37,320 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 7,465 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 4,860 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 3,610 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 8,815 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 4.7 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 61,170 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 895 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 59,220 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 2,845 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 13,075 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 18,555 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 7,145 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 5,570 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 5,700 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 6,140 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 5,885 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 58,565 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 3,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 41,840 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 18,925 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 1,305 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 62,070 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 3,475 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 20,120 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 12,290 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 9,330 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 8,430 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 4,775 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 2,435 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 1,225 ... ...
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 ... ... 61,410 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 44,385 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 17,025 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 14,010 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 27,875 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 65.3 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 17.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,669 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,856 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 519,009 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 680,796 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 34,190 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 11.7 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 35.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 1,219 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,269 ... ...
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 14,652,580 102,745 51,975 50,770
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 8,035 4,210 3,830
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 20,915 10,855 10,060
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 73,790 36,910 36,885
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 4,765 3,415 1,345
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 1,885 1,055 835
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 2,875 2,365 510
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 15,070 6,890 8,180
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 3,145 1,225 1,920
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 50,815 25,380 25,430
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 34,815 17,285 17,530
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 2,540 1,155 1,380
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 1,565 795 770
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 10,390 5,265 5,125
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 1,510 880 630
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 79,630 41,270 38,360
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 3,480 2,070 1,410
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 13,210 7,465 5,740
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 62,935 31,735 31,205
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 3,725 2,725 1,000
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 1,430 835 595
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 2,295 1,890 405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 12,280 5,920 6,360
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 2,535 995 1,540
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 44,395 22,095 22,305
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 30,155 14,980 15,175
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 2,140 985 1,160
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 1,415 680 735
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 9,445 4,730 4,715
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 1,240 715 525
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 14,652,585 102,745 51,980 50,770
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 28,955 15,065 13,885
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 3,335 705 2,630
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 3,335 710 2,635
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 3,660 1,550 2,110
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 470 330 145
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 3,190 1,220 1,970
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 3,660 1,355 2,305
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 380 65 315
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 1,135 330 800
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 875 315 560
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 25 10 15
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 320 180 140
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 170 80 95
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 635 355 275
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 115 20 95
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 10,880 4,415 6,465
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 95 20 70
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 1,465 455 1,005
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 780 90 685
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 2,550 1,220 1,330
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 95 20 75
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 1,660 395 1,270
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 4,235 2,215 2,020
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 18,730 8,960 9,775
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 10 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 945 170 775
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 17,775 8,780 9,000
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 4,105 2,180 1,920
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 1,290 510 780
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 655 265 395
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 50 15 35
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 2,050 1,380 670
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 55 10 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 3,040 2,005 1,040
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 2,485 1,765 725
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 205 35 170
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 330 185 145
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 30 25 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 14,640 11,690 2,955
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 1,050 600 450
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 8,060 6,185 1,875
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 2,095 1,580 515
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 1,695 1,660 40
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 1,105 1,050 50
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 630 610 20
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 960 505 455
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 380 190 185
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 580 310 270
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 8,370 2,340 6,030
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 1,055 505 555
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 6,780 1,555 5,220
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 535 280 255
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 2,400 1,215 1,180
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 1,640 675 960
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 20 20 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 15 15 0
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 365 210 155
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 360 300 60
Other 3,170 885 2,280 10 0 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 10 0 10
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 79,635 41,270 38,360
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 16,695 9,535 7,155
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 2,640 545 2,095
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 2,640 550 2,095
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 3,110 1,330 1,785
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 415 295 125
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 2,700 1,040 1,665
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 3,090 1,150 1,940
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 320 55 260
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 945 275 670
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 765 260 505
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 25 0 15
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 280 155 125
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 145 60 80
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 535 315 225
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 80 20 55
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 9,365 3,765 5,600
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 70 20 50
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 1,255 405 855
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 600 75 520
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 2,200 980 1,215
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 90 20 65
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 1,425 315 1,105
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 3,720 1,945 1,775
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 16,330 7,925 8,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 10 10 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 765 145 620
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 15,560 7,770 7,790
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 3,450 1,805 1,645
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 1,120 445 675
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 580 245 340
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 35 20 20
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 1,655 1,085 570
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 55 10 40
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 2,775 1,880 900
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 2,325 1,685 645
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 165 30 135
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 265 150 115
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 20 20 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 12,405 9,840 2,565
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 900 500 400
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 7,030 5,340 1,690
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 1,755 1,345 410
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 1,380 1,365 15
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 840 800 35
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 495 490 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 865 450 415
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 320 155 165
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 550 295 250
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 6,940 2,035 4,905
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 855 425 430
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 5,600 1,365 4,235
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 485 245 245
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 1,950 1,020 935
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 1,335 575 755
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 15 15 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 0 10 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 310 185 120
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 285 240 50
Other 2,590 745 1,845 10 0 15
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 15 0 10
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 14,652,585 102,750 51,975 50,770
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 28,955 15,065 13,885
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 73,795 36,910 36,880
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 57,270 28,645 28,625
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 33,745 16,635 17,110
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 23,530 12,010 11,520
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 16,525 8,265 8,255
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 3,145 1,785 1,355
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 1,440 420 1,020
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 1,160 615 540
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 1,805 1,010 790
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 945 470 475
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 300 160 140
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 7,740 3,800 3,940
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 79,635 41,270 38,360
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 16,695 9,540 7,155
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 62,935 31,735 31,205
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 48,900 24,760 24,140
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 28,750 14,435 14,310
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 20,155 10,325 9,830
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 14,035 6,975 7,060
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 2,580 1,425 1,160
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 1,280 360 920
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 1,095 600 500
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 1,390 815 580
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 800 385 410
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 265 145 110
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 6,625 3,250 3,375
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 14,652,585 102,750 51,975 50,770
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 80,330 42,760 37,570
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 73,715 39,150 34,570
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 6,615 3,615 3,000
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 22,420 9,215 13,200
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 78.2 82.3 74.0
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 71.7 75.3 68.1
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 8.2 8.5 8.0
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 14,652,580 102,745 51,975 50,770
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 20,190 8,060 12,125
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 82,560 43,915 38,645
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 43,215 24,400 18,820
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 39,340 19,515 19,825
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 43.1 43.7 42.5
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 80,335 42,765 37,565
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 1,265 610 650
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 79,065 42,150 36,915
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 69,755 36,280 33,475
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 9,305 5,870 3,435
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 80,330 42,760 37,570
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 1,265 610 650
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 79,065 42,150 36,915
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 10,565 6,620 3,940
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 15,585 6,100 9,490
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 10,755 8,030 2,725
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 5,035 1,370 3,665
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 9,695 3,660 6,030
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 3,205 1,430 1,775
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 16,020 7,570 8,450
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 6,325 5,885 440
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 970 760 205
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 915 715 200
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 80,330 42,765 37,570
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 1,265 610 650
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 79,065 42,155 36,915
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 270 175 95
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 6,975 4,320 2,650
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 1,075 635 435
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 5,490 4,690 800
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 2,690 1,930 760
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 2,385 1,530 850
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 6,590 3,170 3,425
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 2,955 1,950 1,010
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 1,820 1,095 730
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 4,045 2,325 1,720
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 2,115 1,210 910
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 12,540 7,320 5,225
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 525 290 235
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 3,045 1,770 1,280
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 4,630 1,635 2,995
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 7,620 1,840 5,780
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 2,310 1,075 1,230
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 6,360 2,925 3,430
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 2,885 1,040 1,850
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 2,750 1,230 1,520
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 73,720 39,150 34,565
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 5,305 2,805 2,495
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 375 260 115
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 8,330 5,810 2,520
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 59,705 30,260 29,440
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315 59,705 30,260 29,440
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 57,395 28,870 28,525
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 1,155 645 505
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 760 525 235
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 390 215 175
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 68,035 36,075 31,960
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 36,235 19,860 16,375
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 2,585 905 1,680
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 11,670 5,515 6,155
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 13,545 7,190 6,360
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 2,800 1,920 880
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 1,200 680 515
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 68,030 36,075 31,960
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 17,430 8,910 8,520
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 33,480 17,670 15,810
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 11,940 6,535 5,405
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 2,785 1,555 1,230
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 2,405 1,405 995
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 68,035 36,075 31,960
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 3,100 2,130 965
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 9,765 6,060 3,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 22,930 12,225 10,705
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 15,895 7,945 7,955
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 8,070 3,540 4,525
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 8,270 4,170 4,095
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 84,675 44,835 39,840
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 84,070 44,565 39,510
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 83,375 44,240 39,140
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 83,120 44,175 38,950
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 255 65 185
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 695 320 370
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 250,485 132,990 117,490 695 325 370
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 35 25 10
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 35 25 10
Amharic 200 95 100 10 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 25 20 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 0 0 0
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 10 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 15 0 15
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 10 0 15
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 0 0 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 0 0 0
Telugu 45 10 35 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 235 90 150
Albanian 350 220 125 10 10 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 65 20 45
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 65 20 45
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 10 10 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 10 0 0
Croatian 220 130 95 10 0 10
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 0 0 0
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 40 10 30
Serbian 530 320 210 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 0 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 10 0 0
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 0 0 0
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 10 10 0
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 10 0 10
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 55 30 20
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 15 10 0
Bengali 530 275 245 0 0 10
Gujarati 880 300 585 0 0 0
Hindi 1,405 755 650 0 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 0 0 0
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 10 10 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 0 0 0
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 30 15 15
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 35 15 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 10 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 100 30 75
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 0 0 0
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 25 0 15
Romanian 745 365 380 0 0 0
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 75 20 55
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 20 0 10
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 65 30 35
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 0 0 0
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 310 160 150
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 300 150 145
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 105 40 70
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 170 100 70
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 20 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 10 10 10
Burmese 75 35 35 10 10 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 15 15 0
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 15 15 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 590,270 300,115 290,155 600 270 335
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 220 95 125
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 360 160 195
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 30 10 20
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 84,675 44,830 39,845
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 80,805 42,910 37,895
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 525 230 290
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 1,355 625 725
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 1,880 1,005 875
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 15 0 15
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 1,870 1,010 860
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 0 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 15 0 10
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 95 50 40
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 17,308,035 114,130 57,750 56,375
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 83,095 41,990 41,105
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 31,035 15,760 15,275
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 22,735 11,645 11,085
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 8,300 4,110 4,190
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 4,935 2,445 2,495
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 2,040 975 1,065
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 2,895 1,470 1,430
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 3,360 1,665 1,695
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 16,564,245 110,165 55,635 54,535
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 41,680 20,915 20,760
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 68,490 34,715 33,775
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 38,725 19,950 18,770
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 29,770 14,765 15,005
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 18,760 9,480 9,280
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 5,960 2,995 2,960
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 12,800 6,480 6,315
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 11,010 5,285 5,725

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Calgary Centre [Federal electoral district], Alberta (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 May 26, 2024).

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