Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Ottawa - Gatineau [Census metropolitan area], Ontario/Quebec

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 1,323,783 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 1,254,919r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 5.5 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 571,146 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 535,499 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 195.6 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 6,767.41 ... ...
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 1,323,785 645,050 678,735
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 227,195 115,770 111,420
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 72,410 36,785 35,625
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 79,030 40,310 38,720
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 75,755 38,675 37,080
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 897,825 440,075 457,750
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 79,545 40,335 39,210
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 92,650 46,710 45,940
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 87,310 43,315 43,995
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 87,090 42,410 44,680
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 86,455 41,375 45,085
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 89,255 42,990 46,270
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 93,305 45,425 47,885
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 105,150 51,770 53,380
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 97,315 47,210 50,105
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 79,740 38,540 41,205
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 198,770 89,205 109,565
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 68,100 32,640 35,455
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 47,805 22,520 25,285
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 33,630 15,265 18,360
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 24,025 10,295 13,730
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 25,210 8,480 16,730
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 15,385 5,725 9,660
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 7,540 2,270 5,265
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 2,015 450 1,560
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 275 35 245
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 17.2 17.9 16.4
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 67.8 68.2 67.4
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 15.0 13.8 16.1
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 1.9 1.3 2.5
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 39.9 39.1 40.8
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 40.1 39.1 41.0
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 240,120 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 75,230 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 218,955 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 38,905 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 88,160 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 15,630 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 75,475 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 790 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 1,185 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 180,485 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 83,390 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 77,495 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 41,450 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 1,300,730 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 1,096,590 529,285 567,310
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 622,065 310,820 311,240
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 490,740 244,860 245,880
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 131,320 65,960 65,360
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 474,530 218,460 256,065
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 326,610 171,115 155,500
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 27,555 11,385 16,170
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 67,685 25,115 42,575
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 52,670 10,850 41,825
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 365,730 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 180,250 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 79,000 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 74,770 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 31,720 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 365,735 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 304,265 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 238,630 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 65,635 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 61,465 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 47,845 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 13,625 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 304,265 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 143,685 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 160,575 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 60,875 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 69,835 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 29,870 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 61,465 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 36,560 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 18,120 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 6,785 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 234,190 109,975 124,210
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 350,590 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 137,470 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 213,125 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 7,450 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 177,455 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 24,775 ... ...
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 598,535 304,995 293,545
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 108,830 48,425 60,405
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 586,205 279,415 306,790
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 15,635 6,295 9,345
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 836,570 414,390 422,185
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 426,165 203,625 222,540
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 31,260 15,040 16,225
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 15,215 6,080 9,135
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 441,795 211,140 230,655
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 33.7 33.0 34.4
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 1,265,260 618,070 647,195
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 1,032,340 507,760 524,580
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 635,215 317,355 317,860
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 397,125 190,405 206,720
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 232,925 110,310 122,615
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 1,015 405 605
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 595 265 330
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 445 205 235
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 10 5 5
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 5 0 5
Moose Cree 100 50 55 5 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 60 25 30
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 15 10 10
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 10 5 5
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 30 15 20
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 5 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 300 140 155
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 20 10 10
Malecite 305 140 160 5 5 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 20 10 15
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 125 45 80
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 45 15 30
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 70 25 50
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 5 5
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 10 5 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 10 0 10
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 5
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 18,445 360 120 240
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 5 5 5
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 330 105 225
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 25 10 15
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 35 15 15
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 25 10 15
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 5 5 5
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 0 5 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 0 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 0 0 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 0 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 0 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 5
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 15 10 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 231,910 109,900 122,005
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 52,310 26,380 25,930
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 920 505 415
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 615 330 285
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 305 175 130
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 6,945 3,015 3,935
Bilen 805 455 350 50 25 25
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 225 130 100
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 6,575 2,815 3,760
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 100 45 50
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 44,365 22,820 21,545
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 1,515 710 805
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 41,270 21,320 19,945
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 90 40 50
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 10 5 5
Harari 1,320 635 685 55 25 30
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 370 205 165
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 35 15 20
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 940 460 480
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 75 40 40
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 80 45 35
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 7,670 3,530 4,135
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 1,315 590 725
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 6,340 2,935 3,405
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 10 0 5
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 8,170 2,935 5,235
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 35 15 20
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 390 130 260
Fijian 745 400 345 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 115 40 75
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 585 230 355
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 110 55 55
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 430 165 260
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 25 10 15
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 30 15 15
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 6,275 2,220 4,055
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 45 20 25
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 130 50 85
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 5,450 2,320 3,125
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 410 180 230
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 4,835 2,045 2,790
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 205 95 105
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 3,875 2,005 1,870
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 220 115 105
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 665 345 320
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 2,460 1,260 1,205
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 495 270 225
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 25 15 10
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 0 5 0
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 102,905 49,075 53,825
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 715 345 370
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 525 270 260
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 23,565 10,630 12,930
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 495 215 280
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 270 120 145
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 220 90 130
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 23,070 10,420 12,655
Belarusan 810 385 430 50 30 25
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 765 360 405
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 1,075 500 570
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 1,195 565 630
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 1,020 450 565
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 70 35 40
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 6,065 2,720 3,345
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 6,910 3,005 3,895
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 2,295 1,125 1,170
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 890 440 450
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 635 285 350
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 220 100 130
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 1,830 780 1,045
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 45 30 20
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 115 55 60
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 45 25 15
Welsh 1,075 495 575 55 20 35
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 20 10 10
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 10,250 4,685 5,560
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 175 85 85
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 345 160 185
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 2,660 1,280 1,385
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 50 25 25
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 6,240 2,760 3,480
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 20 10 10
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 150 65 85
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 305 150 155
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 100 45 55
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 180 100 80
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 25 10 15
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 2,290 1,210 1,080
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 28,125 14,205 13,920
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 18,785 9,490 9,295
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 3,345 1,660 1,680
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 1,495 775 725
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 2,940 1,505 1,435
Kashmiri 565 300 265 20 10 10
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 105 55 55
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 295 155 140
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 930 445 485
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 40 20 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 3,960 2,040 1,925
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 265 120 145
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 830 400 430
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 4,555 2,305 2,255
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 9,240 4,650 4,585
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 735 390 340
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 1,050 530 520
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 7,455 3,730 3,720
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 105 65 40
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 37,325 17,675 19,645
Catalan 865 440 425 35 20 15
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 9,575 4,780 4,795
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 7,020 3,360 3,665
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 3,635 1,680 1,955
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 17,025 7,820 9,200
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 30 20 15
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 1,115 340 780
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 40 15 20
Georgian 1,715 910 805 40 15 25
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 2,205 930 1,275
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 35 20 20
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 35 20 15
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 8,550 3,930 4,620
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 385 185 200
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 145 65 80
Edo 1,670 770 900 40 20 20
Ewe 1,760 950 805 165 75 95
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 260 130 130
Ga 920 445 470 60 35 25
Ganda 1,295 625 665 135 60 75
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 205 105 100
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 510 215 295
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 1,505 680 830
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 1,150 460 695
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 120 45 75
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 1,590 735 860
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 275 135 140
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 265 135 130
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 1,715 850 870
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 335 155 185
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 90 45 40
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 250 110 140
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 290 135 150
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 90 35 55
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 35 15 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 165 90 80
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 33,855 15,705 18,145
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 33,030 15,310 17,720
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 10,475 4,920 5,555
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 160 65 90
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 19,995 9,225 10,775
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 50 20 25
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 780 335 440
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 455 205 250
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 1,100 525 580
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 20 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 825 400 425
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 235 120 115
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 325 155 170
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 90 50 45
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 170 75 95
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 870 320 555
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 470 215 250
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 400 100 300
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 5 5 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 1,785 910 875
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 125 75 60
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 1,490 765 725
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 20 5 10
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 80 35 45
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 70 30 40
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 2,265 1,090 1,175
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 160 80 85
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 335 135 195
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 1,770 880 890
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 195 110 90
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 43,950 21,060 22,890
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 18,795 9,010 9,790
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 16,045 7,790 8,255
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 6,055 2,835 3,225
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 3,050 1,430 1,620
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 1,237,185 605,060 632,125
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 1,121,640 550,390 571,255
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 768,215 381,070 387,150
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 353,425 169,320 184,105
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 115,545 54,675 60,875
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 405 185 220
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 265 130 140
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 250 120 135
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 0 5 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 5 5 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 5 0 0
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 30 10 20
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 5 5 5
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 10 0 5
Woods Cree 800 410 390 5 0 5
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 190 100 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 5 5 0
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 10 10 10
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 10 10 10
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 5 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 0 5 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 5 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 14,495 135 50 80
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 115 45 70
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 15 5 10
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 5 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 315 155 155 0 0 0
Nisga'a 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tsimshian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 75 45 35 0 0 0
Haisla 20 10 15 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 0 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 115,140 54,490 60,655
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 28,965 14,010 14,950
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 475 240 230
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 385 195 185
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 90 45 40
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 4,005 1,650 2,350
Bilen 620 330 285 30 15 15
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 130 70 65
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 3,785 1,540 2,245
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 55 20 30
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 24,470 12,110 12,365
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 870 405 460
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 22,950 11,380 11,565
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 35 20 25
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 0 0 0
Harari 735 335 400 20 10 10
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 145 80 65
Maltese 1,130 525 605 5 0 5
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 430 200 230
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 20 15 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 20 10 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 4,530 2,090 2,435
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 590 265 325
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 3,935 1,825 2,115
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 3,395 1,420 1,975
Bikol 290 140 155 0 0 5
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 125 55 70
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 45 20 30
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 230 110 120
Malagasy 435 220 210 25 10 15
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 120 55 70
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 0 5 0
Pangasinan 240 110 135 10 5 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 2,780 1,150 1,635
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 10 5 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 45 20 20
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 2,235 920 1,315
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 205 85 120
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 1,960 800 1,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 75 30 40
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 1,880 930 950
Kannada 1,630 825 800 80 40 35
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 285 145 140
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 1,310 635 680
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 200 105 90
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 45,425 21,600 23,825
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 320 150 165
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 250 115 135
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 10,880 5,130 5,745
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 110 45 65
Latvian 1,255 530 725 55 25 35
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 50 20 30
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 10,765 5,085 5,685
Belarusan 230 105 120 30 15 10
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 425 210 215
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 560 265 300
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 430 190 235
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 235 115 125
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 20 15 10
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 2,165 990 1,180
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 4,125 1,915 2,210
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 1,490 755 735
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 465 235 230
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 210 95 115
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 25 15 10
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 575 265 310
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 10 5 5
Celtic languages 360 205 155 10 5 0
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 5 5 0
Welsh 95 50 45 0 5 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 5 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 1,140 525 615
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 40 20 20
Danish 855 410 445 25 10 20
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 195 90 105
Frisian 185 95 90 0 5 5
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 780 350 425
Icelandic 270 120 150 5 0 0
Norwegian 345 145 200 10 0 5
Swedish 1,045 500 545 70 40 25
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 0 0 0
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 15 5 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 0 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 670 320 350
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 15,305 7,475 7,825
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 9,795 4,845 4,950
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 1,985 960 1,030
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 620 315 305
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 1,310 660 655
Kashmiri 135 70 70 5 5 5
Konkani 720 355 370 35 15 20
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 115 50 65
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 735 360 375
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 10 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 2,225 1,130 1,100
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 65 25 40
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 400 195 205
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 2,285 1,130 1,160
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 5,480 2,615 2,865
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 435 230 205
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 655 315 340
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 4,385 2,065 2,315
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 25 15 10
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 16,850 7,870 8,980
Catalan 355 165 190 20 5 10
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 2,580 1,155 1,425
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 3,020 1,435 1,590
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 1,865 875 985
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 9,365 4,390 4,970
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 5 0 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 440 155 285
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 5 5 5
Georgian 1,035 565 475 5 5 5
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 1,215 565 655
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 15 15 5
Mongolian 910 435 470 20 10 5
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 2,275 1,035 1,245
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 130 60 70
Bamanankan 340 180 160 30 15 15
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 35 15 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 60 30 30
Ga 250 105 140 10 5 5
Ganda 345 160 185 35 10 20
Igbo 1,000 485 510 55 25 30
Lingala 1,045 455 590 110 40 75
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 480 235 250
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 330 125 205
Shona 1,035 475 560 20 15 10
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 560 260 295
Wolof 1,380 745 635 100 50 55
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 60 30 35
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 250 120 135
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 90 40 45
Dinka 1,130 580 550 30 15 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 60 25 40
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 400 215 185
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 120 55 65
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 40 20 20
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 240 135 100
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 22,425 10,630 11,800
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 21,840 10,355 11,490
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 5,985 2,755 3,230
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 50 20 30
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 14,600 7,005 7,595
Min Dong 345 150 195 15 5 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 305 125 180
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 250 120 130
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 635 325 310
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 580 275 305
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 150 70 80
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 250 120 125
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 70 40 35
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 115 50 65
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 335 135 195
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 225 100 125
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 105 35 75
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 925 450 475
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 50 25 30
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 800 390 410
Uyghur 610 315 290 10 5 5
Uzbek 990 505 490 45 20 25
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 25 15 10
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 555 260 290
Estonian 975 365 610 20 10 10
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 40 15 25
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 490 235 255
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 45 25 20
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 72,020 34,065 37,955
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 19,975 9,300 10,675
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 38,645 18,670 19,975
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 7,085 3,170 3,910
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 6,315 2,930 3,385
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,085
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 1,002,240 493,925 508,315
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 131,290 62,940 68,350
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 84,100 39,365 44,740
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 79,140 37,120 42,020
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 565 220 350
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 78,575 36,905 41,675
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 3,965 1,895 2,070
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 3,780 1,805 1,975
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 4,580 2,020 2,560
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 115 60 55
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 1,073,835 519,975 553,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 1,028,710 498,065 530,635
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 41,241 46,738 36,869
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,029,070 498,110 530,960
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 36,258 40,420 32,858
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 936,155 460,000 476,155
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 40,490 46,637 35,216
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 718,885 320,095 398,790
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 4,183 2,517 5,345
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 773,290 390,165 383,125
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 40,109 44,501 36,367
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 1,028,635 497,800 530,830
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 52,455 59,537 45,813
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 1,029,005 497,825 531,180
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 42,688 47,611 38,075
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 936,350 459,750 476,600
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 52,122 59,985 44,536
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 718,435 319,760 398,675
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 7,172 6,441 7,759
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 773,285 389,505 383,775
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 50,766 57,094 44,344
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
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 4,136,035 393,295 210,765 182,530
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 62,792 67,303 58,965
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 71,298 77,591 64,031
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 90.4 93.1 87.2
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 72.7 74.9 70.0
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 9.6 6.9 12.8
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 1,073,835 519,975 553,855
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 45,130 21,910 23,220
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 1,028,705 498,070 530,640
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 95.8 95.8 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 133,245 61,265 71,975
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 152,825 63,680 89,150
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 115,060 49,245 65,815
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 100,450 44,925 55,525
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 96,125 43,635 52,490
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 87,185 40,980 46,205
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 75,865 37,625 38,235
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 60,350 31,435 28,915
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 50,770 27,330 23,440
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 42,380 22,805 19,575
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 114,450 75,140 39,310
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 82,750 52,275 30,480
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 31,695 22,865 8,830
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 1,073,835 519,975 553,855
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 44,765 21,865 22,895
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,029,070 498,110 530,955
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 95.8 95.8 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 139,335 62,495 76,840
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 159,560 67,185 92,375
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 135,590 59,190 76,405
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 127,425 57,705 69,720
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 119,660 55,865 63,795
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 99,760 49,345 50,410
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 76,185 40,485 35,700
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 59,640 32,550 27,090
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 111,910 73,290 38,625
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 40,360 24,115 16,250
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 23,175 15,035 8,140
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 48,375 34,140 14,235
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 1,073,835 519,980 553,855
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 300,545 129,810 170,735
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 773,285 390,165 383,125
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 72.0 75.0 69.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 92,380 45,375 47,005
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 56,710 25,510 31,200
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 94,460 43,165 51,295
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 74,780 35,085 39,695
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 67,455 32,260 35,200
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 64,295 30,020 34,280
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 61,835 28,885 32,945
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 54,350 26,755 27,595
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 43,635 22,800 20,840
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 163,385 100,315 63,075
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 40,835 21,765 19,065
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 34,545 18,900 15,650
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 88,005 59,645 28,360
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 82,053 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 69,904 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 44,189 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 38,211 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 382,815 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 102,423 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 86,781 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 100,760 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 82,029 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 53,108 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 43,283 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 382,820 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 119,766 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 97,482 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 8,045 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 6,965 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 13,275 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 17,185 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 16,425 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 16,305 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 17,340 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 18,210 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 18,735 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 18,715 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 37,130 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 34,455 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 33,010 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 30,555 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 211,255 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 62,625 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 45,925 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 56,635 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 46,070 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 8,510 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 7,090 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 13,465 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 17,980 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 18,500 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 18,995 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 21,435 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 22,975 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 23,815 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 24,180 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 47,325 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 43,920 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 41,150 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 36,895 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 32,040 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 157,220 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 61,155 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 40,210 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 55,855 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 364,260 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 103,954 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 87,807 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 134,365 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 96,455 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 81,260 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 161,365 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 132,633 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 110,386 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 58,185 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 61,624 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 54,863 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 364,270 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 121,444 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 98,577 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 134,470 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 113,491 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 91,361 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 161,420 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 148,182 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 119,540 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 58,035 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 70,115 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 60,044 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 207,010 98,805 108,205
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 37,610 36,830 38,252
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 33,367 32,607 33,951
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 206,575 98,480 108,100
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 47,046 47,219 46,889
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 38,813 38,652 38,960
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 1,300,730 635,585 665,145
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 529,735 253,600 276,140
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 117,085 57,600 59,485
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 100,310 46,635 53,675
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 97,770 46,490 51,280
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 102,665 48,925 53,740
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 111,915 53,955 57,965
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 770,995 381,985 389,010
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 124,020 59,975 64,040
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 137,795 67,360 70,430
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 156,470 77,515 78,955
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 180,230 89,855 90,380
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 172,485 87,285 85,200
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 1,300,730 635,585 665,145
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 272,405 138,765 133,640
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 87,655 44,630 43,025
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 845,815 412,545 433,270
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 182,515 84,280 98,235
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 159,040 75,425 83,615
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 40,600 21,030 19,570
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 13,940 7,290 6,655
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 99,465 47,110 52,360
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 18,965 7,280 11,685
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 12.2 11.9 12.6
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 14.9 15.2 14.6
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 15.9 16.3 15.5
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 11.8 11.4 12.1
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 10.4 8.6 11.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 129,610 63,115 66,495
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 29,355 15,145 14,205
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 10,245 5,360 4,890
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 88,910 43,765 45,150
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 11,345 4,200 7,145
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 10.0 9.9 10.0
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.8 10.9 10.6
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 11.7 12.0 11.4
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.5 10.6 10.4
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 6.2 5.0 7.3
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 1,300,730 635,600 665,135
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 1,285,210 629,390 655,820
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 1,177,535 581,350 596,185
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 691,235 325,890 365,345
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 331,375 156,060 175,305
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 1,615 610 1,005
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 935 365 570
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 570 210 360
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 10 10
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 15 10 10
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 15 10 10
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 80 35 45
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 10 10 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 60 15 40
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 20 10 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 360 125 235
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 60 35 25
Malecite 755 370 390 10 10 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 50 30 20
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 315 120 195
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 80 35 50
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 215 80 135
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 15 0 10
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 10 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 20 10 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 15 10 15
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 15 0 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 10
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 10 0 0
Northern Tutchone 285 115 170 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 145 50 95 10 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Haida 465 205 260 0 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 600 225 380
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 10 0 10
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 550 205 340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 45 15 30
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 50 10 35
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 55 15 40
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 10 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 10 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 10 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 0 10 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 329,835 155,485 174,350
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 72,850 36,795 36,055
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 1,340 735 610
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 925 470 450
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 425 265 160
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 9,680 4,345 5,335
Bilen 1,085 625 470 90 55 35
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 395 185 210
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 9,130 4,065 5,065
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 140 60 85
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 63,250 32,445 30,805
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 2,135 1,010 1,125
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 58,430 30,115 28,315
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 95 30 60
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 0 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 40 20 15
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 1,945 1,055 890
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 70 20 45
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 1,225 515 705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 240 150 85
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 200 105 95
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 9,570 4,535 5,035
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 1,790 820 970
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 7,835 3,745 4,095
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 10 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 10,815 3,990 6,820
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 30 10 20
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 600 215 385
Fijian 1,660 955 705 10 0 10
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 180 65 120
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 715 305 415
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 200 100 100
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 705 310 400
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 60 25 45
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 60 25 40
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 9,530 3,420 6,110
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 35 0 25
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 115 55 60
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 12,385 5,345 7,040
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 700 295 400
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 11,035 4,760 6,280
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 700 310 390
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 5,135 2,595 2,540
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 465 235 235
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 845 380 465
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 3,390 1,735 1,655
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 805 425 380
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 30 20 10
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 0 10 0
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 161,040 75,675 85,365
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 870 425 440
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 745 395 350
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 28,735 13,310 15,425
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 570 245 320
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 285 120 170
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 285 125 160
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 28,275 13,110 15,170
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 165 75 90
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 1,265 600 665
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 1,290 605 690
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 2,115 1,045 1,070
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 1,435 615 820
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 120 50 75
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 7,070 3,240 3,835
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 10,705 4,995 5,710
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 2,785 1,380 1,410
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 995 540 460
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 1,035 430 610
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 295 135 155
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 2,660 1,130 1,540
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 60 15 45
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 430 205 225
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 175 85 90
Welsh 1,690 830 860 100 35 60
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 165 90 80
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 19,985 9,610 10,370
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 455 225 225
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 495 235 260
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 3,440 1,635 1,805
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 70 30 40
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 14,705 7,120 7,585
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 55 25 30
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 380 160 220
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 645 320 330
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 130 50 80
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 355 185 170
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 40 20 15
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 3,365 1,735 1,630
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 36,835 18,640 18,200
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 26,495 13,405 13,090
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 4,320 2,210 2,105
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 2,290 1,235 1,060
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 10,595 5,465 5,130
Kashmiri 905 490 420 10 0 10
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 145 75 65
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 580 315 260
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 1,300 660 645
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 75 40 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 6,440 3,315 3,125
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 505 220 280
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 1,080 495 590
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 7,490 3,720 3,770
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 10,910 5,535 5,370
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 890 495 395
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 1,425 770 655
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 9,435 4,735 4,700
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 205 120 90
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 76,665 34,570 42,095
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 95 40 55
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 17,420 8,395 9,030
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 9,915 4,820 5,100
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 4,210 2,010 2,200
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 49,510 21,430 28,080
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 130 85 50
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 2,800 1,350 1,450
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 45 25 25
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 50 25 20
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 2,795 1,185 1,610
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 60 30 30
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 55 30 25
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 16,450 7,595 8,850
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 700 360 345
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 390 175 210
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 115 50 65
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 375 185 185
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 435 205 225
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 185 90 95
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 225 70 155
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 335 185 145
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 2,525 1,105 1,420
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 2,560 1,125 1,435
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 1,810 770 1,035
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 200 75 125
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 4,380 2,045 2,335
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 710 335 370
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 905 485 420
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 3,925 1,895 2,035
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 380 165 215
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 190 85 105
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 190 80 110
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 2,135 870 1,265
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 1,040 350 685
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 240 85 160
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 940 460 480
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 38,820 18,405 20,415
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 37,925 17,980 19,945
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 13,125 6,240 6,880
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 265 125 140
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 26,420 12,260 14,160
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 40 20 25
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 1,120 510 605
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 435 210 220
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 1,140 595 545
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 30 15 20
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 930 440 485
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 315 145 165
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 370 185 185
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 55 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 365 150 205
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 1,225 515 715
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 590 265 325
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 730 285 445
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 2,750 1,390 1,360
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 160 95 70
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 2,335 1,195 1,145
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 40 25 15
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 120 40 80
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 150 70 80
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 2,835 1,385 1,450
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 245 120 130
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 520 235 280
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 2,075 1,030 1,045
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 560 330 230
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 1,300,735 635,600 665,130
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 1,225,865 599,815 626,050
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 260,450 132,740 127,705
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 965,415 467,070 498,345
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 74,865 35,785 39,080
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 1,300,735 635,600 665,135
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 1,027,730 506,010 521,720
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 255,800 120,725 135,075
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 60,785 29,340 31,445
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 33,985 16,505 17,480
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 57,145 26,170 30,975
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 66,000 30,565 35,435
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 30,955 14,270 16,680
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 35,045 16,290 18,750
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 37,890 18,150 19,740
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 17,200 8,865 8,335
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 3,954,335 255,800 120,730 135,075
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 28,605 14,045 14,555
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 45,360 23,135 22,225
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 53,075 24,075 29,000
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 107,900 50,140 57,760
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 20,865 9,330 11,535
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 3,954,330 255,800 120,725 135,075
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 41,155 18,270 22,885
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 1,290 600 695
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 2,745 1,125 1,620
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 2,165 1,030 1,135
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 1,420 665 755
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 8,515 3,650 4,865
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 3,175 1,385 1,790
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 1,825 725 1,100
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 1,165 550 615
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 1,360 525 830
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 9,530 4,375 5,160
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 7,960 3,645 4,315
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 66,815 32,050 34,760
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 2,345 1,150 1,195
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 1,020 500 520
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 4,470 2,105 2,370
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 4,560 1,965 2,595
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 990 530 460
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 885 465 430
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 920 435 475
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 5,675 2,960 2,715
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 2,280 1,165 1,115
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 4,530 2,025 2,500
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 3,435 1,675 1,760
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 3,370 1,610 1,760
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 3,195 1,335 1,850
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 1,070 520 550
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 2,005 940 1,065
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 17,230 8,660 8,565
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 8,840 4,010 4,825
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 41,490 19,790 21,700
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 2,245 1,150 1,090
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 3,745 1,990 1,755
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 2,320 1,085 1,245
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 1,160 580 580
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 2,775 1,370 1,405
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 1,385 655 735
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 3,985 1,530 2,455
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 965 515 450
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 22,900 10,925 11,980
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 105,415 50,115 55,300
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 2,510 1,265 1,240
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 2,700 1,405 1,300
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 18,900 8,150 10,755
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 3,095 1,545 1,550
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 10,685 5,350 5,330
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 4,900 2,465 2,430
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 3,870 2,070 1,800
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 775 190 585
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 1,855 805 1,050
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 13,560 7,115 6,440
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 3,980 1,980 1,995
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 9,305 3,465 5,835
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 2,400 1,145 1,245
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 3,615 1,840 1,775
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 880 370 515
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 5,980 2,745 3,235
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 16,410 8,195 8,215
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 930 495 430
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 37,890 18,150 19,740
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 5,595 2,615 2,975
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 200 115 80
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 515 235 280
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 220 105 115
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 1,780 795 990
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 145 85 60
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 320 125 195
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 1,360 715 645
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 170 60 110
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 885 385 495
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 3,695 1,780 1,920
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 655 335 315
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 175 75 100
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 95 65 30
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 75 35 45
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 240 110 130
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 420 160 260
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 275 135 140
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 665 340 320
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 1,095 530 570
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 9,800 4,635 5,170
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 390 170 220
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 755 410 350
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 1,085 470 615
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 425 180 240
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 850 460 385
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 245 115 130
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 335 125 215
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 485 230 250
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 440 200 235
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 370 155 215
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 110 55 55
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 215 105 105
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 4,095 1,955 2,135
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 18,645 9,035 9,610
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 550 280 270
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 540 270 270
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 2,855 1,220 1,635
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 85 45 35
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 1,950 1,070 875
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 880 415 465
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 1,155 600 555
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 205 110 90
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 115 25 85
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 255 90 165
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 1,115 585 530
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 290 160 125
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 695 380 310
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 2,740 1,105 1,640
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 375 220 155
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 220 95 130
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 2,130 1,145 990
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 50 25 30
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 195 100 95
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 355 220 135
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 210 80 130
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 1,685 795 890
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 150 80 70
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 135 85 55
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 20 0 15
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 1,300,730 635,600 665,130
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 284,330 135,415 148,915
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 225,575 113,220 112,355
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 790,830 386,960 403,865
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 2,994,085 198,425 93,110 105,315
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 91,590 46,095 45,500
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 38,645 23,835 14,810
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 52,945 22,260 30,685
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 56,905 22,645 34,260
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 47,655 23,400 24,250
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 2,280 960 1,315
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 1,300,730 635,600 665,130
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 38,120 18,150 19,965
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 36,225 17,310 18,915
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 17,790 8,400 9,385
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 17,155 8,325 8,825
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 1,280 580 700
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 765 335 440
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 1,125 505 615
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 1,262,615 617,450 645,165
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 1,300,735 635,600 665,130
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 9,395 4,360 5,040
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 1,291,335 631,240 660,095
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 1,300,735 635,600 665,135
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 10,670 4,970 5,700
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 10,400 4,855 5,540
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 7,515 3,515 3,995
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 2,295 1,080 1,215
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 595 260 330
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 275 110 160
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 250 110 145
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 10 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 10 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 63,450 29,520 33,925
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 61,885 28,870 33,010
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 44,780 20,705 24,075
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 16,020 7,670 8,345
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 1,080 490 595
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 1,565 650 915
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 1,415 585 825
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 105 50 55
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 45 10 35
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 1,226,610 601,110 625,505
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 1,300,730 635,600 665,130
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 280,985 135,945 145,040
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 39,980 20,320 19,655
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 43,775 20,665 23,105
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 77,995 37,060 40,935
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 12,715 5,085 7,630
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 15,630 7,180 8,460
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 49,520 25,960 23,565
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 13,725 6,495 7,230
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 9,925 5,075 4,855
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 3,260 1,470 1,800
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 2,625 1,085 1,540
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 3,095 1,400 1,690
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 8,720 4,140 4,580
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 1,019,750 499,655 520,090
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 1,300,735 635,605 665,135
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 74,120 34,495 39,630
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 54,090 24,980 29,110
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 1,850 820 1,030
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 20,035 9,465 10,565
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 501,820 245,715 256,100
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 5,515 2,735 2,780
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 14,165 6,970 7,200
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 484,255 236,715 247,540
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 80 50 30
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 780 485 295
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 120 70 45
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 650 300 350
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 6,590 3,420 3,170
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 30 20 15
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 772,545 377,715 394,830
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 468,015 228,955 239,060
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 115 35 75
Cornish 1,975 995 975 85 50 35
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 224,680 111,250 113,430
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 244,575 116,050 128,530
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 185 110 80
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 197,645 96,760 100,885
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 18,780 9,045 9,735
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 37,045 17,455 19,590
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 300,550 145,090 155,470
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 100 40 60
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 485 260 225
Corsican 1,750 950 805 95 70 25
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 300,290 144,935 155,350
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 136,795 66,595 70,200
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 6,485 3,190 3,295
Bavarian 940 485 455 70 20 50
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 6,555 3,035 3,515
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 33,515 16,725 16,795
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 545 285 260
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 75 50 25
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 94,385 45,625 48,760
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 170 95 75
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 5,640 2,745 2,895
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 150 70 75
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 26,295 13,160 13,140
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 5,950 3,105 2,845
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 4,265 2,110 2,155
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 1,600 755 845
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 7,180 3,545 3,630
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 7,640 3,665 3,975
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 1,660 960 705
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 98,045 47,125 50,915
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 1,795 840 955
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 985 475 515
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 3,930 1,770 2,160
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 810 345 465
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 985 440 545
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 9,650 4,695 4,950
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 1,180 505 680
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 2,600 1,305 1,295
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 520 235 285
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 36,975 17,690 19,285
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 7,895 3,830 4,070
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 17,230 8,030 9,205
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 2,810 1,310 1,500
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 28,150 13,675 14,475
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 1,055 570 490
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 100,355 48,975 51,380
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 1,190 580 605
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 1,665 785 875
Catalan 1,280 740 535 20 10 10
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 4,130 2,010 2,125
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 165 65 100
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 8,005 4,025 3,980
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 53,825 26,685 27,140
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 60 25 30
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 625 240 385
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 705 340 370
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 195 105 90
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 14,625 7,105 7,525
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 3,635 1,850 1,785
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 310 140 170
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 1,350 645 710
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 15,605 7,115 8,485
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 1,190 585 610
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 85 35 50
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 9,230 4,780 4,450
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 395 210 185
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 6,220 3,240 2,980
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 95 40 55
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 250 125 125
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 2,340 1,195 1,140
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 31,680 14,600 17,075
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 275 155 120
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 175 115 65
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 1,390 600 795
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 105 55 50
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 135 50 90
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 1,560 765 795
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 960 435 530
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 320 165 155
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 20 0 15
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 13,790 6,305 7,480
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 8,640 4,035 4,610
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 65 40 25
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 50 20 30
Montserratan 930 460 470 45 25 20
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 140 65 75
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 815 330 480
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 2,245 1,015 1,225
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 255 90 160
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 1,730 755 975
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 1,190 560 630
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 24,005 11,285 12,720
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 1,130 535 600
Arawak 1,440 610 830 75 35 40
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 800 435 365
Belizean 1,755 915 845 95 45 55
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 220 105 115
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 1,445 735 710
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 1,395 695 695
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 3,755 1,735 2,020
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 205 85 115
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 280 160 120
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 580 205 375
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 2,090 1,005 1,085
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 420 225 195
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 350 115 230
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 435 225 210
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 4,000 1,825 2,175
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 1,260 640 615
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 130 65 65
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 45 15 25
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 1,760 860 905
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 2,700 1,305 1,395
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 140 60 85
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 1,190 490 700
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 1,450 620 825
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 74,715 36,465 38,255
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 18,910 9,315 9,590
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 130 75 60
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 250 115 130
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 20 15 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 615 330 285
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 505 240 270
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 2,275 1,165 1,110
Chadian 1,845 955 885 225 125 105
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 6,005 2,785 3,215
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 50 20 30
Ewe 845 470 375 70 50 25
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 250 125 125
Gambian 975 495 475 45 35 10
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 1,550 830 720
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 625 285 335
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 115 55 60
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 1,160 530 625
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 95 55 40
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 585 265 325
Malinké 1,125 585 535 125 65 65
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 2,305 1,175 1,135
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 200 95 105
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 890 390 500
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 95 45 55
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 805 430 375
Wolof 840 495 345 65 40 25
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 440 245 195
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 1,540 770 770
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 18,520 9,625 8,890
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 2,590 1,290 1,300
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 1,825 975 850
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 120 60 60
Dinka 900 500 400 50 20 25
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 6,555 3,465 3,090
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 1,300 670 630
Maure 1,190 655 535 100 60 45
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 4,385 2,220 2,165
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 865 435 430
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 1,170 660 510
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 650 325 330
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 26,945 12,710 14,235
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 50 30 25
Amhara 1,530 815 715 95 55 35
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 590 280 315
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 3,180 1,485 1,695
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 880 370 515
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 1,390 640 755
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 3,025 1,380 1,650
Harari 665 355 305 10 10 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 665 335 325
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 405 185 220
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 385 175 210
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 285 145 135
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 2,445 1,095 1,345
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 30 10 20
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 10,700 5,055 5,640
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 1,285 635 650
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 360 155 205
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 200 100 100
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 430 205 220
Zambian 1,860 935 920 150 70 85
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 335 160 175
Zulu 945 475 475 55 45 20
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 1,485 755 730
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 12,325 5,835 6,490
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 1,450 590 855
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 11,115 5,365 5,755
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 197,900 96,975 100,925
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 74,700 38,535 36,165
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 4,115 2,090 2,030
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 8,620 4,475 4,145
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 1,735 880 860
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 135 60 80
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 245 100 145
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 190 115 75
Hazara 1,515 810 705 65 40 25
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 7,620 3,830 3,790
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 5,070 2,705 2,360
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 765 410 355
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 1,660 870 785
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 165 80 85
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 890 495 395
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 980 500 480
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 40 30 10
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 31,785 16,255 15,525
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 4,265 2,355 1,915
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 230 115 110
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 590 290 300
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 5,230 2,710 2,525
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 125 65 60
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 160 55 110
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 3,250 1,745 1,510
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 130 70 60
Uighur 1,555 775 785 75 45 30
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 205 100 110
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 1,015 525 495
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 2,220 1,140 1,075
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 42,310 21,385 20,925
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 2,305 1,200 1,110
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 1,055 530 525
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 315 165 145
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 28,940 14,635 14,310
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 125 65 60
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 180 110 70
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 55 20 30
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 910 450 460
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 4,660 2,330 2,335
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 1,130 590 545
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 290 150 140
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 2,750 1,370 1,380
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 965 480 485
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 2,235 1,115 1,115
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 82,815 37,970 44,850
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 630 310 320
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 2,685 1,265 1,430
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 49,925 23,400 26,535
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 14,100 5,720 8,385
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 700 300 395
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 3,370 1,400 1,975
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 280 150 130
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 3,550 1,610 1,935
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 885 415 470
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 520 195 325
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 355 190 160
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 45 20 25
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 785 350 430
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 780 280 505
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 90 40 45
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 9,650 4,705 4,940
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 285 150 135
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 385 175 205
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 380 180 205
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 2,215 1,070 1,145
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 1,490 680 810
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 490 275 220
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 275 125 150
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 55 20 35
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 20 10 15
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 25 25 10
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 95 30 65
Samoan 1,100 625 475 40 30 15
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 55 35 20
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 356,700 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 178,800 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 74,830 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 460,670 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 3,105 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 69,835 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 121,810 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 206,900 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 133,845 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 139,565 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 74,420 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 78,675 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 77,040 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 165,800 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 528,580 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 513,430 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 22,070 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 88,815 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 157,720 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 89,185 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 68,695 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 43,290 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 46,525 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 41,265 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 505,590 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 29,910 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 303,695 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 220,105 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 11,695 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 20,815 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 80,235 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 96,220 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 116,535 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 104,870 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 70,370 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 34,840 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 11,615 ... ...
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 ... ... 533,580 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 413,450 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 120,130 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 102,825 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 355,260 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 63.2 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 13.4 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,335 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,424 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 349,818 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 397,495 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 178,745 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 14.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 40.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 1,018 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,066 ... ...
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 152,445 77,680 74,765
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 256,775 125,700 131,075
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 664,600 316,585 348,015
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 69,890 42,260 27,630
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 43,010 22,325 20,685
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 26,880 19,935 6,950
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 212,850 94,825 118,025
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 23,635 9,565 14,070
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 358,220 169,935 188,285
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 222,025 100,370 121,655
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 20,895 9,060 11,840
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 7,880 3,900 3,980
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 89,220 44,635 44,585
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 18,200 11,975 6,230
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 9,662,830 720,165 348,790 371,375
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 58,790 32,800 25,995
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 141,945 71,920 70,030
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 519,430 244,070 275,355
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 51,690 30,650 21,035
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 32,180 16,215 15,960
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 19,510 14,435 5,070
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 164,090 74,245 89,845
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 16,285 6,805 9,480
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 287,355 132,370 154,985
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 176,800 78,870 97,930
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 16,215 6,530 9,680
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 6,350 2,840 3,505
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 74,535 35,970 38,565
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 13,460 8,160 5,310
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 409,225 203,375 205,845
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 39,200 9,095 30,110
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 39,200 9,095 30,110
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 22,800 10,100 12,700
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 4,695 3,340 1,350
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 18,110 6,760 11,345
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 44,075 16,945 27,130
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 7,500 1,660 5,850
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 9,725 2,950 6,780
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 9,980 3,770 6,205
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 415 135 280
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 2,955 1,730 1,225
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 2,305 1,400 905
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 7,775 4,480 3,300
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 3,410 830 2,580
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 111,790 42,535 69,255
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 1,685 445 1,240
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 12,130 4,335 7,795
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 12,210 1,030 11,185
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 17,565 6,585 10,980
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 2,355 615 1,735
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 16,665 4,165 12,500
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 49,170 25,355 23,820
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 136,845 55,860 80,985
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 220 105 115
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 13,560 3,960 9,605
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 123,065 51,795 71,265
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 32,150 16,580 15,570
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 15,235 6,285 8,950
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 4,825 2,500 2,325
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 940 410 535
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 10,045 6,930 3,115
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 1,095 455 645
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 44,125 28,720 15,400
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 33,705 23,910 9,785
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 3,550 725 2,825
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 5,740 3,340 2,400
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 1,130 745 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 108,935 95,975 12,960
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 5,725 3,690 2,035
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 40,470 33,015 7,450
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 23,020 20,755 2,270
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 40 0 30
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 17,255 16,860 395
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 15,890 15,420 470
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 6,545 6,225 320
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 10,215 5,820 4,400
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 5,600 3,215 2,380
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 4,620 2,605 2,015
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 80,465 17,010 63,455
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 7,595 3,685 3,905
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 70,415 12,010 58,400
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 2,455 1,305 1,155
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 33,900 17,910 15,990
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 18,305 5,375 12,930
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 860 715 150
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 610 555 55
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 10,185 7,640 2,545
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 3,935 3,620 310
Other 3,170 885 2,280 100 35 65
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 100 35 65
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 9,662,825 720,165 348,790 371,375
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 200,740 104,720 96,020
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 27,415 6,040 21,375
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 27,410 6,040 21,370
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 17,635 7,765 9,870
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 3,560 2,430 1,130
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 14,075 5,340 8,740
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 31,020 11,780 19,245
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 5,960 1,265 4,695
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 6,980 2,125 4,850
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 6,265 2,410 3,850
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 320 100 225
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 2,085 1,230 855
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 1,515 950 565
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 5,695 3,245 2,450
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 2,195 450 1,745
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 89,800 33,005 56,800
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 1,400 360 1,045
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 9,780 3,465 6,310
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 9,825 820 9,000
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 14,730 5,050 9,680
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 1,875 505 1,370
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 12,925 3,055 9,865
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 39,260 19,740 19,525
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 110,570 44,005 66,560
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 190 85 105
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 11,000 3,120 7,875
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 99,380 40,800 58,580
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 23,275 11,255 12,020
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 11,800 4,635 7,160
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 3,255 1,635 1,620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 345 120 225
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 7,115 4,565 2,550
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 760 295 465
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 38,635 25,320 13,310
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 30,710 21,735 8,980
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 2,585 535 2,055
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 4,330 2,420 1,910
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 1,015 635 370
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 84,450 73,415 11,035
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 4,630 2,865 1,760
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 32,495 25,965 6,530
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 17,730 15,960 1,775
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 30 0 25
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 12,855 12,535 320
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 11,925 11,540 380
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 4,790 4,545 240
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 8,105 4,420 3,685
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 4,170 2,230 1,940
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 3,930 2,185 1,745
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 62,125 13,400 48,715
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 6,065 2,895 3,170
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 54,110 9,580 44,530
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 1,950 930 1,015
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 26,310 13,630 12,675
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 14,200 4,115 10,085
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 720 585 140
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 370 330 45
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 7,985 5,830 2,160
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 3,030 2,775 255
Other 2,590 745 1,845 95 40 60
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 100 35 60
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 409,225 203,375 205,840
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 664,595 316,585 348,015
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 573,905 272,765 301,140
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 445,950 210,800 235,150
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 127,950 61,960 65,990
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 90,695 43,820 46,875
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 13,150 7,345 5,810
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 4,620 1,400 3,225
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 5,610 2,700 2,910
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 10,405 5,850 4,550
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 6,730 3,055 3,675
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 3,775 2,005 1,765
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 46,405 21,465 24,935
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 9,662,830 720,170 348,790 371,375
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 200,740 104,720 96,020
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 519,425 244,070 275,355
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 450,640 212,195 238,440
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 351,215 164,240 186,970
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 99,425 47,955 51,475
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 68,785 31,875 36,915
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 9,485 5,020 4,460
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 4,005 1,190 2,815
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 4,005 1,870 2,135
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 6,065 3,305 2,755
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 5,035 2,210 2,825
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 3,040 1,610 1,435
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 37,160 16,675 20,490
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 727,050 370,620 356,425
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 676,480 343,175 333,300
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 50,570 27,445 23,125
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 346,770 149,340 197,430
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 67.7 71.3 64.4
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 63.0 66.0 60.2
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 7.0 7.4 6.5
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 329,075 141,720 187,355
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 744,745 378,240 366,505
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 402,695 217,110 185,585
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 342,045 161,130 180,920
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 43.3 43.7 42.9
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 8,940,640 727,050 370,620 356,425
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 17,220 8,680 8,540
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 709,825 361,940 347,885
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 636,730 317,865 318,860
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 73,095 44,070 29,025
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 8,940,645 727,045 370,620 356,430
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 17,225 8,685 8,540
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 709,825 361,940 347,890
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 82,180 49,355 32,825
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 132,805 43,485 89,320
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 76,840 58,225 18,615
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 45,155 10,070 35,085
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 113,425 40,340 73,090
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 25,625 11,240 14,380
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 154,565 76,175 78,385
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 64,375 61,140 3,235
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 6,800 5,655 1,155
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 8,055 6,255 1,795
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 8,940,640 727,045 370,620 356,430
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 17,225 8,680 8,540
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 709,825 361,940 347,885
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 4,075 2,715 1,355
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 825 720 110
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 2,290 1,745 545
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 40,695 36,055 4,635
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 22,430 16,480 5,950
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 15,735 11,570 4,165
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 75,510 38,780 36,730
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 21,215 15,960 5,250
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 17,840 11,035 6,805
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 21,760 9,925 11,835
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 11,870 6,650 5,225
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 62,320 37,660 24,660
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 465 185 280
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 32,130 19,995 12,135
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 57,685 19,070 38,615
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 78,410 16,175 62,230
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 14,790 7,380 7,410
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 47,215 23,080 24,130
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 29,765 12,200 17,565
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 152,810 74,555 78,260
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 8,306,495 676,480 343,175 333,300
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 46,415 23,140 23,280
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 2,490 1,680 810
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 59,925 44,240 15,680
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 567,645 274,120 293,525
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 7,149,315 567,645 274,115 293,525
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 449,910 214,200 235,705
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 2,350 1,170 1,175
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 40,615 20,390 20,225
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 74,770 38,350 36,420
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 7,649,135 627,570 318,360 309,215
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 415,370 224,415 190,960
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 36,845 11,580 25,260
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 115,005 50,935 64,070
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 39,465 18,585 20,875
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 14,895 9,855 5,040
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 5,995 2,990 3,010
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 7,649,130 627,570 318,360 309,210
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 124,945 59,125 65,820
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 226,235 116,285 109,945
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 160,070 84,175 75,900
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 69,085 34,790 34,300
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 47,235 23,990 23,245
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 7,649,135 627,570 318,360 309,210
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 34,610 23,630 10,980
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 122,735 68,180 54,560
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 185,570 87,235 98,335
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 140,045 65,545 74,500
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 64,600 30,595 34,005
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 80,010 43,180 36,830
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 9,613,285 765,590 388,485 377,110
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 718,360 365,860 352,505
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 714,285 363,795 350,490
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 570,925 298,020 272,905
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 143,360 65,775 77,585
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 4,080 2,065 2,015
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 90 30 50
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 55 25 30
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 55 25 30
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 20 10 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 40 15 25
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 25 10 25
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 25 0 20
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 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 3,995 2,030 1,960
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 670 405 270
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 20 0 20
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 20 0 20
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 655 400 250
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 630 390 235
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 20 10 10
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 175 60 105
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 10 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 165 60 110
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 50 20 25
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 15 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 30 10 20
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 30 15 15
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 25 10 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 10 10 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 1,210 565 650
Albanian 350 220 125 0 0 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 295 110 185
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 5,270 295 110 185
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 15 0 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 15 15 0
Croatian 220 130 95 10 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 10 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 45 10 35
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 155 45 110
Serbian 530 320 210 25 10 15
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 10 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 30 10 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 10 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 5,835 165 70 90
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 10 10 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 20 10 10
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 120 50 70
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 10 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 10 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 15 0 10
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 130 70 65
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 55 35 20
Bengali 530 275 245 10 10 0
Gujarati 880 300 585 0 0 0
Hindi 1,405 755 650 15 15 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 195 95 100 0 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 10 0 10
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 20 15 10
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 75 35 40
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 10 10 10
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 60 30 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 605 305 300
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 40 30 10
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 130 80 45
Romanian 745 365 380 10 10 10
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 420 190 235
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 60 25 35
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 10
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 90 50 40
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 35 15 20
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 15 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 10 10 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 0 10 10 10
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 65 25 45
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 35 15 25
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 20 0 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 10 10 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 1,495 790 710
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 1,490 785 705
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 560 315 245
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 885 435 455
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 10 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 40 35 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 10 0 0
Burmese 75 35 35 10 10 10
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 55 30 25
Lao 150 70 80 15 10 10
Thai 525 205 325 40 20 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 30 20 10
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 10 10 0
Turkish 685 435 255 20 0 10
Uyghur 15 15 0 10 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 10 10 10
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 10 10 10
Hungarian 435 225 215 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 10 0 0
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 47,225 22,625 24,600
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 42,540 20,330 22,205
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 3,520 1,710 1,805
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 175 80 95
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 1,000 505 495
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 9,613,290 765,590 388,480 377,110
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 523,350 272,620 250,735
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 82,440 38,360 44,080
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 147,035 71,190 75,845
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 10,575 5,325 5,250
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 185 55 125
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 10,395 5,270 5,120
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 160 60 100
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 440 200 245
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 1,570 715 850
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 15 10 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 1,287,080 628,740 658,340
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 1,116,265 545,040 571,220
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 170,825 83,695 87,125
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 116,225 56,810 59,415
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 54,595 26,885 27,710
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 39,610 19,390 20,220
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 24,210 11,575 12,630
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 15,400 7,815 7,590
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 14,980 7,500 7,490
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 1,228,450 599,130 629,320
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 748,410 364,850 383,560
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 480,040 234,275 245,760
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 310,975 151,435 159,545
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 169,060 82,845 86,220
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 119,125 57,835 61,290
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 73,840 35,405 38,440
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 45,280 22,435 22,850
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 49,935 25,005 24,930

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Ottawa - Gatineau [Census metropolitan area], Ontario/Quebec (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 19, 2024).

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