Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Edmonton [Census metropolitan area], Alberta

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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 ... ... 1,321,426 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 1,159,869 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 13.9 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 537,634 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 502,143 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 140.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 9,438.86 ... ...
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 1,321,425 660,570 660,855
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 243,200 124,360 118,840
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 85,100 43,375 41,730
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 83,715 42,740 40,970
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 74,380 38,245 36,140
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 915,560 462,435 453,125
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 75,695 38,920 36,775
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 92,345 47,090 45,255
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 109,080 55,445 53,640
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 112,310 56,705 55,605
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 100,240 50,770 49,470
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 89,520 45,350 44,165
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 85,525 43,055 42,470
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 90,785 45,375 45,410
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 87,575 43,810 43,760
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 72,500 35,915 36,580
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 162,665 73,765 88,895
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 55,960 27,270 28,695
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 37,415 17,745 19,670
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 27,425 12,545 14,885
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 20,600 8,775 11,820
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 21,260 7,435 13,830
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 13,315 5,195 8,120
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 6,120 1,840 4,275
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 1,585 360 1,220
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 245 35 210
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 18.4 18.8 18.0
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 69.3 70.0 68.6
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 12.3 11.2 13.5
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 1.6 1.1 2.1
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 37.8 37.1 38.5
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 36.3 35.7 37.0
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 287,775 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 26,885 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 180,580 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 31,195 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 42,865 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 10,680 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 95,675 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 165 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 6,905 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 123,655 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 168,735 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 82,535 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 77,110 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 50,115 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 1,297,280 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
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 1,078,230 536,210 542,025
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 627,500 314,990 312,510
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 525,300 263,835 261,465
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 102,200 51,155 51,045
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 450,730 221,220 229,510
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 312,570 173,655 138,915
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 25,390 11,000 14,390
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 65,720 27,020 38,695
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 47,055 9,540 37,510
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 360,845 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 173,185 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 78,690 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 74,835 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 34,135 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 360,845 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 304,740 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 253,655 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 51,080 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 56,105 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 43,515 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 12,590 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 304,735 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 139,070 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 165,665 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 63,125 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 70,360 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 32,185 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 56,105 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 34,110 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 15,565 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 6,435 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 231,985 121,605 110,380
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 336,245 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 129,390 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 206,855 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 11,980 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 153,920 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 123,655 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 30,265 ... ...
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 1,307,175 654,005 653,170
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 1,189,600 600,100 589,500
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 1,765 775 985
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 95,160 44,820 50,340
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 20,650 8,300 12,345
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 1,307,170 654,000 653,170
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 1,252,685 628,165 624,525
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 27,475 14,300 13,175
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 6,885 3,520 3,370
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 20,120 8,020 12,105
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 30,925 16,060 14,860
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 2.4 2.5 2.3
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 1,307,175 654,000 653,170
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 1,272,990 637,380 635,610
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 957,505 484,440 473,065
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 930,410 470,330 460,075
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 27,100 14,105 12,995
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 315,485 152,940 162,545
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 2,740 1,095 1,645
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 2,150 845 1,305
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 35 10 25
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 2,005 795 1,210
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 0 0 0
Moose Cree 100 50 55 5 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 15 5 10
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 350 120 230
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 25 5 15
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 155 65 90
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 1,455 590 860
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 10 5 5
Malecite 305 140 160 0 5 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 10 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 95 40 55
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 5
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 90 35 55
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 5 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 220 80 145
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 220 75 145
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 5 5
Carrier 1,025 465 565 5 0 5
Chilcotin 660 295 360 0 0 0
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 145 50 95
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 20 5 10
Gwich'in 260 110 145 5 0 5
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 0 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 40 15 25
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 10 0 10
South Slavey 945 455 495 25 10 15
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 10 5 5
Tahltan languages 270 135 140 5 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 5 0 5
Tahltan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 290 120 170 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 5 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 5 0 5
Haida 75 35 40 5 5 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 65 20 50
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 10 0 10
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 40 10 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 15 5 15
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 5 5 5
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 5 0 5
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 35 20 15
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 5 0 5
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 5 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 2,220 225 100 120
Dakota 1,215 570 635 70 25 40
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 155 80 75
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 5
Tlingit 95 40 55 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 5 5 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 5 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 5 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 25 20 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 312,745 151,845 160,900
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 31,265 16,330 14,935
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 130 75 60
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 75 45 30
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 60 30 30
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 7,905 3,970 3,940
Bilen 805 455 350 245 140 105
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 1,130 585 540
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 6,510 3,235 3,275
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 25 10 10
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 23,155 12,245 10,910
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 2,515 1,215 1,295
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 17,520 9,375 8,145
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 75 35 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 35 25 15
Harari 1,320 635 685 165 85 80
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 405 220 180
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 30 10 15
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 2,330 1,225 1,110
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 80 50 35
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 65 45 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 9,640 4,450 5,190
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 765 360 405
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 8,870 4,080 4,785
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 10 5 5
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 42,565 18,515 24,050
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 115 50 60
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 1,940 810 1,125
Fijian 745 400 345 55 30 25
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 530 235 295
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 1,850 780 1,065
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 10 5 5
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 515 225 290
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 340 155 180
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 110 45 70
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 36,750 16,010 20,740
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 75 30 40
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 285 125 155
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 1,015 530 490
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 55 25 30
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 615 345 275
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 350 160 185
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 6,790 3,545 3,250
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 210 105 100
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 3,455 1,785 1,675
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 2,170 1,150 1,025
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 940 495 440
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 20 15 15
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 152,395 75,615 76,780
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 770 415 350
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 170 85 85
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 34,695 16,210 18,480
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 320 145 175
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 150 65 80
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 170 75 95
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 34,375 16,070 18,300
Belarusan 810 385 430 35 15 15
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 710 355 355
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 480 250 225
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 2,010 1,050 960
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 895 435 460
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 185 90 90
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 9,380 4,375 5,000
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 5,730 2,655 3,075
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 1,835 930 910
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 360 180 175
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 610 300 315
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 290 140 155
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 11,770 5,250 6,520
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 90 45 45
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 120 75 45
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 45 25 20
Welsh 1,075 495 575 35 25 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 35 25 15
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 20,925 9,990 10,935
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 575 300 270
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 745 365 375
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 4,100 1,985 2,120
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 90 50 40
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 14,760 6,995 7,765
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 35 15 25
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 210 100 110
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 270 115 155
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 80 35 45
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 55 30 25
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 5 5 5
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 1,075 585 490
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 64,055 32,905 31,155
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 57,440 29,435 28,005
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 2,335 1,230 1,110
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 5,745 2,980 2,765
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 8,410 4,235 4,180
Kashmiri 565 300 265 20 10 10
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 155 80 75
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 535 275 260
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 1,990 1,040 955
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 70 40 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 27,780 14,270 13,515
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 940 435 500
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 1,305 680 630
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 8,140 4,155 3,985
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 6,335 3,320 3,015
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 755 420 340
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 660 350 310
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 4,920 2,555 2,370
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 280 150 130
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 30,585 15,355 15,235
Catalan 865 440 425 25 15 15
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 4,910 2,440 2,470
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 4,630 2,260 2,370
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 2,540 1,270 1,265
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 18,465 9,365 9,105
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 15 10 10
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 1,055 340 715
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 70 40 25
Georgian 1,715 910 805 65 40 30
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 6,330 3,005 3,325
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 80 35 45
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 80 35 45
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 7,320 3,700 3,620
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 885 460 425
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 15 10 5
Edo 1,670 770 900 140 75 70
Ewe 1,760 950 805 125 75 55
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 140 75 65
Ga 920 445 470 65 35 30
Ganda 1,295 625 665 210 105 105
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 305 165 145
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 160 80 80
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 400 200 205
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 610 305 305
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 565 275 290
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 1,245 600 645
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 130 85 45
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 700 390 310
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 1,610 760 850
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 750 385 365
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 335 170 160
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 410 210 205
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 390 190 200
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 175 80 100
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 210 105 105
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 47,885 22,610 25,270
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 47,180 22,240 24,945
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 22,670 10,590 12,080
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 620 290 330
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 19,930 9,465 10,465
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 70 30 40
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 1,265 580 685
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 235 120 115
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 2,365 1,160 1,205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 25 5 15
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 700 370 330
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 145 75 65
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 430 235 200
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 20 15 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 105 50 55
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 1,020 380 635
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 385 190 195
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 625 190 435
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 15 5 10
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 2,075 1,160 915
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 120 75 45
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 1,740 965 770
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 60 35 25
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 110 60 45
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 50 25 25
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 1,850 880 975
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 45 20 30
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 225 95 130
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 1,580 765 815
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 235 130 100
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 34,180 16,625 17,560
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 3,915 1,915 2,000
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 28,420 13,785 14,635
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 1,225 610 620
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 615 310 305
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 1,307,175 654,000 653,175
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 1,235,280 618,935 616,350
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 1,061,360 533,475 527,880
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 1,050,405 527,870 522,530
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 10,950 5,605 5,340
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 173,925 85,455 88,470
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 535 240 295
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 450 205 245
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 10 0 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 420 190 230
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 15 10 5
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 55 25 30
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 0 0 0
Woods Cree 800 410 390 20 10 10
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 325 145 180
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 5 0 0
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 0 0 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 25 10 10
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 20 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 20 5 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 20 5 15
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 5
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 15 5 5
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 5 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 5 0 5
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 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 0 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 5 0 5
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 0 0 5
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 5 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 40 15 20
Dakota 255 140 120 15 10 10
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 25 10 15
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 15 5 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 173,390 85,215 88,175
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 20,330 10,315 10,020
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 95 45 50
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 50 25 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 45 20 25
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 5,850 2,930 2,920
Bilen 620 330 285 210 125 90
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 885 450 435
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 4,740 2,355 2,385
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 10 5 5
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 14,365 7,325 7,040
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 1,695 805 890
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 10,590 5,450 5,145
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 40 20 20
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 20 10 5
Harari 735 335 400 115 55 60
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 185 100 95
Maltese 1,130 525 605 5 0 5
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 1,655 855 800
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 50 35 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 25 15 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 6,245 2,890 3,365
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 385 185 205
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 5,860 2,700 3,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 22,800 10,715 12,085
Bikol 290 140 155 15 5 5
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 810 390 420
Fijian 195 105 90 25 15 10
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 190 85 105
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 605 285 320
Malagasy 435 220 210 5 5 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 130 65 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 125 60 70
Pangasinan 240 110 135 25 10 15
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 20,765 9,745 11,020
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 10 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 85 40 40
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 570 285 280
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 40 20 20
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 380 200 180
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 150 70 80
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 4,415 2,280 2,140
Kannada 1,630 825 800 80 40 40
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 2,330 1,195 1,130
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 1,445 760 680
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 560 280 280
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 75,400 37,840 37,560
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 370 195 175
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 70 35 35
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 12,815 6,240 6,575
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 120 55 65
Latvian 1,255 530 725 55 25 30
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 70 30 35
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 12,690 6,185 6,505
Belarusan 230 105 120 10 5 5
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 305 155 150
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 290 150 150
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 895 455 440
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 255 135 120
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 90 45 40
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 3,805 1,790 2,015
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 3,265 1,615 1,650
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 1,000 505 500
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 120 55 60
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 170 80 90
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 65 35 35
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 2,395 1,150 1,250
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 25 5 15
Celtic languages 360 205 155 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 5 5 0
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 5 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 3,045 1,490 1,555
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 295 155 145
Danish 855 410 445 40 20 20
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 275 135 140
Frisian 185 95 90 5 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 2,315 1,135 1,180
Icelandic 270 120 150 15 5 10
Norwegian 345 145 200 15 5 5
Swedish 1,045 500 545 65 30 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 15 10 5
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 0 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 375 185 190
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 43,140 21,900 21,240
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 39,005 19,815 19,190
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 1,455 750 700
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 3,650 1,855 1,795
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 5,095 2,600 2,495
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 40 20 15
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 335 170 160
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 1,395 725 665
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 20,655 10,505 10,150
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 465 230 235
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 785 405 380
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 5,100 2,530 2,570
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 4,020 2,040 1,985
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 375 200 180
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 430 230 195
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 3,215 1,605 1,610
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 115 50 65
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 15,580 7,780 7,800
Catalan 355 165 190 10 5 5
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 1,405 635 770
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 1,915 915 1,000
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 1,355 670 685
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 10,880 5,545 5,335
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 5 5 5
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 475 190 285
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 55 25 25
Georgian 1,035 565 475 55 30 25
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 4,570 2,240 2,325
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 45 20 30
Mongolian 910 435 470 50 20 30
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 2,945 1,420 1,525
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 445 210 235
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 35 20 15
Ewe 410 185 225 40 25 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 55 25 25
Ga 250 105 140 20 10 10
Ganda 345 160 185 80 35 40
Igbo 1,000 485 510 85 40 45
Lingala 1,045 455 590 40 20 25
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 200 90 105
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 285 150 135
Shona 1,035 475 560 220 100 120
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 585 275 315
Wolof 1,380 745 635 90 50 40
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 280 145 135
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 495 225 270
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 365 190 180
Dinka 1,130 580 550 200 110 90
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 165 75 90
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 480 270 210
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 195 105 85
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 285 165 120
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 32,310 15,330 16,980
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 31,770 15,045 16,720
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 14,695 6,795 7,900
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 215 95 120
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 14,725 7,150 7,575
Min Dong 345 150 195 10 5 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 555 235 315
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 120 60 60
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 1,440 705 735
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 10 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 540 280 255
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 95 50 45
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 360 195 165
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 20 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 60 25 35
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 475 220 260
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 190 90 95
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 285 130 155
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 5 0 5
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 1,310 705 610
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 50 30 20
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 1,140 605 535
Uyghur 610 315 290 40 20 15
Uzbek 990 505 490 70 40 35
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 15 10 5
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 505 240 270
Estonian 975 365 610 5 5 0
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 30 15 15
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 475 225 250
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 75 35 35
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 71,890 35,065 36,825
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 2,760 1,375 1,390
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 67,205 32,760 34,445
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 590 285 305
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 1,340 655 680
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 1,307,170 654,005 653,170
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 1,112,425 559,130 553,295
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 79,240 39,665 39,575
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 14,810 6,920 7,890
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 97,025 46,415 50,605
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 2,570 1,070 1,495
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 94,460 45,350 49,110
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 685 350 335
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 1,870 975 895
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 1,060 510 550
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 50 25 20
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 1,004,255 500,995 503,265
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 43,900 55,986 34,288
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,004,495 501,035 503,465
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 38,900 47,853 31,301
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 933,730 477,775 455,950
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 43,516 55,575 33,224
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 594,350 239,370 354,980
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 3,919 3,476 4,103
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 816,225 428,235 387,990
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 44,571 56,058 34,888
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 1,054,635 525,710 528,925
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 1,004,765 501,080 503,685
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 60,781 76,732 44,913
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 1,005,025 501,130 503,900
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 49,500 60,958 38,105
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 933,685 477,415 456,270
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 60,855 76,948 44,016
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 594,040 239,135 354,905
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 7,157 7,162 7,153
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 816,225 427,160 389,065
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 57,609 71,072 42,828
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 1,054,635 525,710 528,930
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 4,136,035 382,260 219,385 162,870
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 65,053 74,962 55,048
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 78,434 90,605 62,040
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.3 91.6 83.7 93.1 95.6 88.8
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 77.1 79.4 73.3
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 6.9 4.4 11.2
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 50,355 24,590 25,765
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 1,004,260 500,995 503,265
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 95.2 95.3 95.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 123,530 46,620 76,915
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 124,650 47,170 77,480
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 116,840 45,095 71,745
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 99,035 42,010 57,025
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 95,695 43,805 51,890
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 85,705 42,195 43,515
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 71,855 39,380 32,470
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 58,140 34,740 23,395
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 46,275 28,870 17,405
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 39,810 24,790 15,015
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 142,725 106,320 36,410
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 93,120 66,555 26,560
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 49,610 39,765 9,845
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 50,120 24,550 25,565
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,004,495 501,035 503,460
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 95.2 95.3 95.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 126,435 47,390 79,040
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 130,460 49,510 80,950
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 135,175 52,885 82,290
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 124,095 55,060 69,035
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 119,275 58,005 61,265
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 96,830 53,195 43,630
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 72,420 44,130 28,285
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 55,695 35,055 20,635
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 144,115 105,795 38,325
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 42,055 27,795 14,255
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 27,800 19,845 7,955
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 74,260 58,150 16,115
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 238,390 97,350 141,040
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 816,225 428,235 387,990
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 77.4 81.5 73.3
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 82,765 36,685 46,080
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 53,035 21,765 31,270
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 88,955 36,670 52,285
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 75,155 30,800 44,350
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 73,780 32,515 41,260
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 74,200 34,450 39,755
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 69,110 34,275 34,830
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 57,935 32,290 25,650
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 48,400 29,725 18,675
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 192,895 139,065 53,830
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 39,340 25,230 14,105
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 35,535 22,345 13,185
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 118,020 91,490 26,535
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 94,447 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 80,578 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 123,655 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 49,127 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 42,360 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 378,490 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 113,082 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 95,922 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 121,620 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 99,074 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 123,645 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 61,906 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 50,502 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 378,500 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 141,127 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 114,941 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 7,130 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 4,390 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 6,090 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 10,650 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 15,975 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 12,650 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 13,375 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 14,710 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 14,890 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 15,225 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 31,270 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 31,800 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 30,885 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 29,315 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 28,300 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 235,480 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 62,155 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 49,070 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 63,025 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 61,235 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 7,570 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 4,475 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 6,245 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 11,130 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 17,110 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 14,425 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 16,045 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 17,890 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 18,790 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 19,570 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 39,790 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 38,620 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 37,325 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 35,490 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 32,000 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 185,655 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 65,440 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 45,315 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 74,900 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 356,945 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 112,017 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 94,936 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 126,600 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 104,291 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 88,163 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 166,230 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 135,226 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 113,369 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 51,255 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 65,372 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 58,846 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 356,770 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 141,238 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 114,746 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 126,555 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 137,211 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 110,306 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 166,280 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 164,710 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 133,356 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 51,105 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 79,925 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 68,464 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 195,755 104,590 91,160
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 43,174 48,152 38,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 38,035 41,552 34,433
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 195,565 104,575 90,990
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 54,619 59,975 48,463
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 45,054 48,572 41,012
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 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 481,165 231,525 249,645
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 92,850 45,260 47,590
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 85,520 38,920 46,600
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 91,520 43,370 48,145
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 100,245 48,930 51,320
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 111,030 55,040 55,990
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 816,110 418,120 397,995
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 121,550 60,470 61,085
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 134,300 67,770 66,525
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 153,240 78,455 74,790
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 182,320 93,660 88,655
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 224,700 117,765 106,940
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 1,292,885 647,435 645,450
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 285,260 146,015 139,250
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 101,220 51,610 49,615
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 860,170 432,525 427,645
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 147,455 68,895 78,560
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 119,950 56,360 63,585
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 37,730 19,310 18,420
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 14,275 7,295 6,975
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 70,850 32,915 37,930
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 11,370 4,135 7,240
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 9.3 8.7 9.9
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 13.2 13.2 13.2
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 14.1 14.1 14.1
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 8.2 7.6 8.9
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 7.7 6.0 9.2
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 103,445 50,315 53,135
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 29,130 14,860 14,270
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 11,105 5,670 5,440
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 68,795 33,340 35,455
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 5,525 2,115 3,415
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 8.0 7.8 8.2
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 11.0 11.0 11.0
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 8.0 7.7 8.3
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 3.7 3.1 4.3
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 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 1,276,935 641,480 635,460
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 1,275,260 640,765 634,500
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 96,065 45,030 51,035
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 398,035 193,550 204,490
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 4,990 2,095 2,895
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 4,185 1,695 2,495
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 40 10 30
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 4,005 1,625 2,380
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 25 10 15
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 10 0 10
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 965 360 600
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 30 15 15
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 260 125 135
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 2,720 1,110 1,610
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 10 0 0
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 0 10 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 170 60 110
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 165 60 105
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 0 10 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 325 135 190
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 325 130 190
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 10 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 10 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 30 10 25
Chilcotin 1,150 535 610 10 10 0
Dene 13,060 6,270 6,790 215 80 135
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 45 20 20
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 30 20 10
North Slavey (Hare) 1,010 475 530 15 10 0
South Slavey 1,365 660 710 10 10 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 680 320 360 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 630 340 285 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 10 0 0
Tutchone languages 420 160 260 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 285 115 170 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 145 50 95 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Haida 465 205 260 10 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 65 30 35
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 15 0 15
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 30 10 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 25 20 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 10 10 0
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 0 0 0
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 0 0 0
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 50 30 20
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 30 15 15
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 10 10 10
Lillooet 790 405 385 0 0 0
Okanagan 820 370 450 10 10 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 1,305 640 665 10 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 2,770 400 215 185
Dakota 1,760 870 890 135 75 60
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 280 150 130
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 10 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 20 10 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 15 10 10
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 10 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 4,745,660 393,190 191,520 201,665
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 44,810 23,235 21,575
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 205 105 95
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 80 45 40
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 120 60 60
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 9,800 4,985 4,815
Bilen 1,085 625 470 240 140 100
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 1,205 645 560
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 8,395 4,225 4,180
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 30 10 20
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 35,985 18,775 17,210
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 4,090 2,080 2,010
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 28,265 14,885 13,380
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 70 35 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 20 20 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 235 95 140
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 1,460 760 700
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 75 40 35
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 3,130 1,590 1,545
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 160 85 75
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 150 90 65
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 12,855 6,000 6,860
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 1,100 530 575
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 11,805 5,500 6,305
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 10 0 10
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 53,440 23,390 30,055
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 75 40 35
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 2,505 1,115 1,385
Fijian 1,660 955 705 140 85 60
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 515 215 300
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 2,415 1,020 1,400
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 15 0 10
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 1,240 560 680
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 525 240 285
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 170 75 100
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 50,715 22,130 28,585
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 105 30 70
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 425 175 245
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 2,150 1,150 1,000
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 115 60 50
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 1,285 710 575
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 765 385 385
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 8,940 4,710 4,230
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 385 185 195
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 4,555 2,345 2,210
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 3,170 1,720 1,445
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 1,365 730 635
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 60 35 25
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 30 15 10
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 195,195 96,900 98,295
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 880 490 395
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 200 75 125
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 40,105 18,935 21,170
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 545 255 285
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 250 120 130
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 295 130 160
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 39,780 18,780 21,000
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 115 60 55
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 1,135 545 590
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 545 270 275
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 2,810 1,550 1,265
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 1,045 445 600
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 230 110 125
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 11,325 5,560 5,760
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 9,250 4,365 4,885
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 2,480 1,200 1,280
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 445 210 230
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 750 400 345
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 285 135 145
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 14,420 6,245 8,175
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 110 60 50
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 430 245 190
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 155 70 90
Welsh 1,690 830 860 100 60 40
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 190 110 75
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 28,550 14,065 14,485
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 1,220 605 615
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 775 375 405
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 4,835 2,335 2,500
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 95 60 35
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 20,990 10,505 10,490
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 55 20 35
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 450 195 260
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 580 270 310
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 85 35 50
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 70 40 30
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 20 15 0
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 1,580 790 790
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 79,030 40,725 38,305
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 72,275 37,165 35,110
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 2,815 1,485 1,330
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 7,510 3,745 3,770
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 27,470 14,320 13,145
Kashmiri 905 490 420 60 30 25
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 165 75 95
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 845 470 375
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 1,975 1,060 905
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 105 55 45
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 36,190 18,665 17,525
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 1,740 800 935
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 1,830 940 890
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 12,275 6,370 5,910
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 7,255 3,805 3,455
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 855 520 335
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 810 445 370
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 5,815 2,990 2,825
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 475 265 210
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 49,030 23,975 25,060
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 75 45 35
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 8,390 4,190 4,200
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 6,100 3,005 3,095
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 3,015 1,545 1,465
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 33,180 16,040 17,140
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 90 45 50
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 2,540 1,110 1,435
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 60 25 35
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 65 25 35
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 7,175 3,385 3,795
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 145 65 80
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 145 65 80
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 13,245 6,720 6,525
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 1,435 710 725
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 35 15 20
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 285 140 145
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 155 85 70
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 160 80 80
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 195 105 95
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 430 210 220
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 600 330 275
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 750 375 375
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 600 285 315
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 905 485 425
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 1,025 500 525
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 3,530 1,865 1,670
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 220 135 90
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 1,600 835 765
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 3,300 1,620 1,690
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 940 465 475
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 570 265 305
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 370 200 170
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 2,730 1,055 1,675
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 1,545 560 980
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 1,195 500 700
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 55,160 26,590 28,570
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 54,310 26,145 28,165
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 28,755 13,710 15,040
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 700 310 400
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 28,210 13,450 14,760
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 25 10 15
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 1,605 715 890
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 260 120 135
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 2,405 1,200 1,205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 45 20 25
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 875 455 415
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 240 125 110
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 475 245 230
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 45 25 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 175 100 75
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 1,315 525 795
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 580 270 310
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 830 270 560
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 15 10 10
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 2,910 1,615 1,290
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 250 135 110
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 2,380 1,335 1,045
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 145 70 75
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 150 75 70
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 70 25 40
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 2,320 1,115 1,205
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 40 25 15
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 415 165 245
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 1,875 920 950
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 700 395 300
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 1,162,900 583,130 579,770
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 264,740 135,520 129,225
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 898,160 447,610 450,550
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 134,375 66,510 67,865
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 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 960,305 484,015 476,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 308,605 150,860 157,745
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 61,135 30,555 30,580
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 34,055 16,640 17,415
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 46,805 21,960 24,845
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 88,085 43,340 44,750
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 36,515 17,855 18,665
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 51,570 25,480 26,085
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 78,520 38,360 40,160
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 28,370 14,770 13,600
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 3,954,335 308,605 150,860 157,745
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 29,350 15,180 14,170
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 53,495 27,785 25,715
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 63,385 29,075 34,315
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 137,060 67,050 70,010
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 25,310 11,775 13,535
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 3,954,330 308,605 150,860 157,745
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 31,610 15,195 16,420
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 800 330 475
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 2,610 1,305 1,305
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 3,055 1,550 1,500
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 1,405 625 785
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 540 305 240
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 2,795 1,265 1,530
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 2,440 1,235 1,205
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 555 215 335
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 1,630 805 830
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 8,605 4,020 4,590
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 7,175 3,540 3,635
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 65,660 32,670 32,985
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 1,945 995 950
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 1,430 770 665
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 785 345 435
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 7,140 3,550 3,585
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 655 370 285
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 975 480 490
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 1,520 815 700
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 3,520 1,900 1,625
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 3,830 2,020 1,805
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 8,005 3,870 4,135
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 2,575 1,265 1,305
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 2,335 1,185 1,150
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 2,330 1,000 1,330
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 880 395 490
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 3,765 1,650 2,120
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 16,875 8,615 8,260
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 7,100 3,440 3,660
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 37,200 19,240 17,955
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 385 195 185
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 2,055 1,155 900
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 4,015 2,050 1,970
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 1,995 1,025 975
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 805 495 305
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 3,255 1,735 1,525
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 4,585 2,255 2,335
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 2,250 1,070 1,180
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 17,845 9,260 8,585
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 169,900 81,640 88,255
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 1,490 770 725
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 1,615 810 810
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 19,705 9,025 10,680
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 7,355 3,555 3,800
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 38,830 19,850 18,980
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 2,720 1,440 1,280
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 2,100 1,140 955
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 690 195 490
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 4,980 2,345 2,640
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 5,055 2,755 2,295
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 8,255 4,245 4,010
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 45,400 19,900 25,500
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 2,125 1,050 1,070
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 2,015 1,090 920
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 1,030 445 585
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 10,425 4,865 5,555
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 16,130 8,165 7,965
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 4,235 2,110 2,125
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 78,520 38,360 40,160
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 5,875 2,765 3,110
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 270 110 160
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 575 235 335
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 250 115 135
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 180 100 75
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 685 290 390
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 975 505 465
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 1,485 680 810
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 230 90 140
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 1,230 640 595
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 7,310 3,745 3,565
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 105 55 50
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 520 295 225
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 535 330 205
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 210 90 120
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 375 175 200
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 440 165 275
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 905 415 485
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 1,855 1,035 820
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 2,365 1,185 1,180
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 11,805 5,980 5,825
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 40 15 30
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 375 180 195
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 525 250 275
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 285 130 155
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 745 410 335
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 990 520 475
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 1,225 630 595
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 245 145 100
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 1,565 830 735
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 1,390 685 705
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 500 245 250
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 155 80 80
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 3,760 1,865 1,895
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 52,810 25,490 27,315
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 225 115 105
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 555 265 290
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 3,685 1,650 2,030
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 310 110 200
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 13,565 7,090 6,475
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 890 475 410
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 705 360 340
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 250 130 120
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 190 60 130
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 1,500 745 750
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 785 400 390
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 1,095 580 515
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 1,980 990 990
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 21,500 9,800 11,705
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 375 215 165
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 760 365 395
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 1,390 745 650
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 130 40 85
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 220 135 85
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 310 170 140
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 760 295 465
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 1,635 750 885
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 725 380 345
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 270 145 130
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 445 235 215
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 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 343,870 169,145 174,730
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 256,420 128,705 127,720
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 696,980 351,795 345,185
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 2,994,085 252,335 122,790 129,540
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 135,795 68,725 67,070
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 55,155 34,145 21,010
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 80,640 34,580 46,055
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 72,525 30,020 42,510
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 42,345 23,175 19,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 1,665 875 790
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 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 76,205 36,170 40,035
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 74,435 35,370 39,065
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 33,885 15,790 18,100
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 39,435 19,000 20,435
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 1,110 580 530
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 1,075 500 570
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 700 295 400
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 1,221,075 613,475 607,600
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 1,297,280 649,645 647,635
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 29,615 13,585 16,030
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 1,267,670 636,060 631,605
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 23,305 10,870 12,430
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 22,255 10,400 11,860
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 15,970 7,440 8,535
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 6,005 2,830 3,175
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 280 130 150
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 1,045 475 570
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 960 430 535
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 50 25 20
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 30 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 10 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 66,565 32,100 34,460
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 63,030 30,555 32,475
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 34,275 16,480 17,800
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 27,760 13,530 14,230
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 990 550 440
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 3,535 1,545 1,990
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 3,275 1,425 1,845
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 140 70 70
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 110 40 65
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 10 10 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 1,207,410 606,670 600,745
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 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 363,990 180,610 183,380
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 91,420 47,190 44,225
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 60,200 29,265 30,935
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 57,820 29,685 28,135
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 61,040 27,535 33,505
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 18,755 9,525 9,230
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 25,505 13,610 11,895
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 17,270 8,265 9,005
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 6,750 3,480 3,270
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 7,585 3,635 3,955
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 2,470 975 1,495
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 4,045 1,910 2,135
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 11,125 5,525 5,600
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 933,290 469,030 464,260
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 1,297,275 649,645 647,635
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 89,865 42,970 46,895
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 54,695 25,870 28,825
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 1,615 845 770
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 38,155 18,280 19,880
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 281,765 143,450 138,315
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 1,910 1,090 820
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 20,005 9,660 10,345
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 266,440 135,735 130,705
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 20 20 0
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 565 310 250
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 80 50 30
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 10 0 0
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 495 285 215
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 85 40 45
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 814,405 406,030 408,380
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 470,485 234,925 235,555
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 65 20 45
Cornish 1,975 995 975 75 50 25
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 258,295 127,740 130,555
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 186,105 90,320 95,785
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 280 130 145
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 208,460 103,215 105,240
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 24,790 12,010 12,775
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 28,175 13,745 14,435
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 143,085 69,595 73,490
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 80 45 35
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 35 20 15
Corsican 1,750 950 805 90 50 35
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 142,950 69,515 73,435
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 274,300 135,385 138,915
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 13,765 6,545 7,220
Bavarian 940 485 455 40 20 20
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 7,040 3,405 3,630
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 57,535 28,305 29,235
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 730 310 420
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 145 90 55
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 213,115 105,050 108,065
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 210 110 95
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 6,240 3,200 3,035
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 175 70 105
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 93,665 45,000 48,665
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 15,725 7,525 8,205
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 5,355 2,665 2,695
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 5,355 2,755 2,595
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 43,520 20,850 22,670
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 29,400 13,435 15,965
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 4,205 2,090 2,120
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 253,740 123,005 130,740
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 905 460 440
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 1,060 580 485
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 6,110 3,020 3,085
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 2,990 1,450 1,545
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 675 310 360
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 14,510 7,070 7,440
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 1,230 565 660
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 2,035 1,010 1,025
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 380 170 205
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 72,795 35,335 37,460
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 11,610 5,655 5,955
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 28,275 13,425 14,850
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 3,225 1,515 1,710
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 159,940 77,335 82,610
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 615 320 295
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 77,085 38,665 38,420
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 805 445 360
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 1,540 770 765
Catalan 1,280 740 535 35 30 10
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 5,265 2,900 2,365
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 65 40 25
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 5,015 2,585 2,435
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 33,800 17,180 16,620
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 175 85 85
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 405 205 200
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 485 260 225
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 105 70 40
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 10,710 5,460 5,255
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 3,415 1,665 1,745
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 90 45 50
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 1,380 725 655
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 16,615 7,625 8,985
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 1,685 830 860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 60 35 25
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 7,305 3,870 3,440
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 125 55 70
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 3,695 2,010 1,685
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 110 55 60
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 290 140 150
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 3,125 1,630 1,500
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 15,250 7,600 7,645
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 130 65 60
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 100 70 35
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 860 425 440
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 45 30 15
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 50 25 25
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 970 520 450
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 360 185 180
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 345 185 160
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 880 505 380
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 7,465 3,670 3,790
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 25 10 20
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 0 10 0
Montserratan 930 460 470 15 0 20
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 100 45 55
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 230 120 115
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 2,470 1,275 1,200
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 140 50 90
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 1,105 525 585
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 920 450 475
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 24,505 12,245 12,260
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 765 335 430
Arawak 1,440 610 830 10 15 0
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 385 220 170
Belizean 1,755 915 845 55 35 20
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 85 40 45
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 965 460 505
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 3,930 1,965 1,965
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 3,565 1,755 1,805
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 150 75 75
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 295 145 150
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 700 370 325
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 1,605 770 835
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 755 390 365
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 180 110 70
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 235 110 120
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 5,105 2,650 2,455
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 510 265 245
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 105 50 50
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 25 20 10
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 865 420 445
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 3,980 2,000 1,975
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 135 85 50
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 715 330 385
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 1,080 550 530
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 59,335 30,555 28,780
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 12,935 6,815 6,115
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 25 20 0
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 125 75 45
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 35 20 15
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 40 25 15
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 75 40 30
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 780 390 395
Chadian 1,845 955 885 10 10 0
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 2,270 1,195 1,080
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 210 125 80
Ewe 845 470 375 55 30 25
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 10 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 35 25 10
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 2,110 1,100 1,010
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 285 155 135
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 385 215 170
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 405 215 190
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 650 310 340
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 35 15 15
Malinké 1,125 585 535 70 40 35
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 3,570 1,850 1,715
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 60 40 20
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 250 155 90
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 470 250 225
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 50 20 30
Wolof 840 495 345 20 15 10
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 830 425 405
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 875 500 380
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 9,235 4,840 4,395
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 500 225 270
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 235 150 85
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 95 45 50
Dinka 900 500 400 200 105 95
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 3,355 1,775 1,585
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 595 305 290
Maure 1,190 655 535 35 20 15
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 1,195 645 550
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 2,745 1,450 1,295
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 375 180 195
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 240 115 120
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 27,410 14,115 13,290
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 80 50 35
Amhara 1,530 815 715 185 95 90
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 410 235 185
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 695 380 315
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 155 85 70
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 3,475 1,790 1,690
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 5,330 2,675 2,660
Harari 665 355 305 115 60 55
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 970 505 465
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 50 35 15
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 205 105 95
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 560 350 205
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 1,125 600 530
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 10 10 0
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 9,800 4,995 4,810
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 1,770 890 880
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 470 300 170
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 255 130 125
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 650 355 295
Zambian 1,860 935 920 100 50 45
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 1,380 690 690
Zulu 945 475 475 170 80 95
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 1,510 770 740
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 10,980 5,470 5,515
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 1,220 615 610
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 9,945 4,950 4,995
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 288,745 142,015 146,725
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 40,215 21,110 19,105
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 2,490 1,310 1,175
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 4,420 2,405 2,015
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 620 310 310
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 160 70 90
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 295 150 150
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 120 60 60
Hazara 1,515 810 705 100 55 45
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 4,630 2,375 2,255
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 2,065 1,085 980
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 705 360 345
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 635 320 320
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 110 50 60
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 1,060 600 470
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 120 60 60
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 25 20 15
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 15,110 7,835 7,280
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 2,900 1,610 1,295
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 235 105 130
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 195 100 95
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 3,015 1,540 1,470
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 70 45 25
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 135 55 80
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 2,750 1,520 1,225
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 45 15 35
Uighur 1,555 775 785 95 50 50
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 175 85 90
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 255 135 120
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 885 495 390
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 91,595 47,185 44,410
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 1,450 715 730
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 615 340 270
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 75 45 30
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 72,245 37,095 35,155
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 80 45 40
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 485 255 230
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 105 55 50
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 1,840 995 845
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 8,380 4,325 4,050
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 6,270 3,320 2,950
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 270 155 120
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 2,325 1,180 1,145
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 480 250 230
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 1,945 1,010 935
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 158,420 74,450 83,975
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 450 235 215
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 1,570 805 765
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 71,950 34,655 37,290
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 64,275 29,125 35,145
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 950 455 500
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 3,635 1,560 2,075
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 395 220 175
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 7,985 3,820 4,165
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 760 390 370
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 1,465 670 795
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 350 155 190
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 150 70 85
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 660 285 370
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 1,040 375 665
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 45 20 20
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 14,180 6,825 7,355
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 365 190 180
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 940 505 435
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 940 505 435
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 4,945 2,550 2,395
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 1,930 1,015 915
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 700 385 320
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 2,435 1,215 1,210
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 1,910 935 980
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 150 75 75
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 195 105 95
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 55 25 30
Samoan 1,100 625 475 65 40 20
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 70 50 20
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 349,570 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 151,715 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 865 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 99,590 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 402,555 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 2,620 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 56,215 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 107,655 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 177,400 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 158,250 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 136,440 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 76,945 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 71,095 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 63,325 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 154,335 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 490,225 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 11,920 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 475,230 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 26,920 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 61,495 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 154,035 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 61,040 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 59,565 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 48,010 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 56,935 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 61,070 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 474,995 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 27,145 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 283,590 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 200,230 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 18,325 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 19,675 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 97,235 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 100,380 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 99,730 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 92,595 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 54,365 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 28,390 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 9,770 ... ...
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 ... ... 496,585 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 387,815 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 108,775 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 94,785 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 347,170 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 65.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 15.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,536 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,557 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 399,932 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 437,490 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 151,505 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 10.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 37.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 1,255 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,292 ... ...
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 1,054,635 525,710 528,930
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 162,415 82,715 79,705
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 296,125 144,470 151,650
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 596,095 298,520 297,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 103,870 83,440 20,430
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 29,165 17,740 11,425
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 74,705 65,700 9,005
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 202,550 84,840 117,715
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 34,070 13,495 20,575
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 255,600 116,750 138,855
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 177,180 76,745 100,435
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 13,930 6,305 7,620
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 8,040 4,340 3,700
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 45,920 22,680 23,235
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 10,530 6,675 3,860
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 9,662,830 740,785 370,915 369,865
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 72,085 38,880 33,205
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 183,730 90,805 92,925
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 484,970 241,230 243,740
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 80,535 65,610 14,925
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 21,390 13,445 7,945
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 59,145 52,170 6,980
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 164,175 69,180 94,995
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 26,440 10,600 15,840
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 213,820 95,840 117,975
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 147,835 63,430 84,415
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 10,820 4,765 6,055
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 6,830 3,455 3,380
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 40,020 19,145 20,870
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 8,310 5,045 3,270
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 1,054,635 525,705 528,925
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 458,540 227,185 231,355
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 42,040 10,665 31,375
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 42,040 10,665 31,375
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 17,060 7,440 9,620
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 3,285 2,265 1,020
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 13,775 5,170 8,605
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 24,105 10,000 14,105
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 2,735 780 1,950
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 5,155 1,615 3,540
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 7,475 2,785 4,685
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 70 30 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 1,700 1,010 695
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 3,435 1,985 1,450
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 2,960 1,660 1,300
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 570 125 445
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 54,230 18,015 36,220
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 915 205 710
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 5,335 2,245 3,090
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 9,450 780 8,670
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 10,115 3,330 6,780
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 735 245 490
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 10,485 2,965 7,520
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 17,200 8,235 8,965
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 118,570 44,930 73,635
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 205 50 155
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 7,015 1,480 5,540
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 111,345 43,400 67,945
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 25,940 13,130 12,810
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 10,150 4,455 5,695
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 6,230 2,785 3,445
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 150 30 125
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 7,395 4,940 2,455
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 2,020 925 1,095
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 21,510 13,205 8,310
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 16,990 11,335 5,655
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 1,800 240 1,560
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 2,580 1,535 1,040
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 140 90 50
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 156,555 141,770 14,780
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 4,030 2,625 1,405
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 34,315 28,075 6,240
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 29,350 25,640 3,715
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 10 0
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 37,095 35,600 1,495
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 30,880 29,865 1,020
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 20,865 19,955 905
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 10,570 6,240 4,330
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 6,610 3,775 2,835
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 3,965 2,470 1,495
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 95,025 18,455 76,570
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 5,925 2,765 3,165
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 86,480 14,205 72,275
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 2,615 1,480 1,130
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 30,435 14,650 15,785
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 18,035 4,965 13,075
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 55 45 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 330 290 35
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 6,475 4,215 2,260
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 5,540 5,130 410
Other 3,170 885 2,280 55 25 25
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 50 25 30
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 9,662,825 740,780 370,915 369,870
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 255,815 129,685 126,135
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 31,215 7,400 23,815
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 31,215 7,405 23,815
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 13,730 5,940 7,790
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 2,495 1,715 780
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 11,235 4,225 7,010
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 19,490 7,945 11,545
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 2,290 635 1,650
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 4,170 1,285 2,890
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 6,245 2,295 3,950
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 60 35 25
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 1,390 825 565
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 2,600 1,520 1,080
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 2,315 1,270 1,045
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 420 80 345
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 45,730 14,795 30,930
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 780 180 600
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 4,630 1,890 2,740
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 7,800 640 7,155
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 8,790 2,600 6,185
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 595 210 385
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 8,495 2,340 6,155
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 14,640 6,935 7,710
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 98,730 37,190 61,545
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 170 45 130
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 5,830 1,140 4,695
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 92,725 36,005 56,715
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 20,295 9,960 10,340
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 8,055 3,435 4,615
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 4,680 2,095 2,585
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 145 30 115
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 5,870 3,750 2,125
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 1,550 650 900
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 18,885 11,655 7,230
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 15,355 10,245 5,110
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 1,425 210 1,215
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 1,995 1,135 860
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 110 65 40
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 127,385 114,505 12,880
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 3,260 2,030 1,225
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 29,255 23,700 5,555
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 24,015 20,880 3,130
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 29,955 28,640 1,315
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 24,245 23,375 865
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 16,645 15,870 780
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 8,400 4,735 3,665
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 5,045 2,665 2,380
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 3,355 2,070 1,285
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 76,660 15,130 61,525
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 4,850 2,295 2,560
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 69,575 11,640 57,930
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 2,225 1,200 1,030
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 24,390 11,950 12,440
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 14,135 3,965 10,170
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 50 45 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 220 190 30
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 5,420 3,485 1,935
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 4,570 4,270 305
Other 2,590 745 1,845 50 25 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 45 25 20
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585 1,054,635 525,705 528,930
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 458,540 227,185 231,355
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 596,095 298,520 297,575
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 477,930 240,810 237,115
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 380,965 191,425 189,545
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 96,965 49,390 47,570
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 118,165 57,705 60,455
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 11,960 6,745 5,215
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 25,475 9,885 15,595
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 18,420 9,370 9,050
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 8,030 4,605 3,425
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 6,160 2,845 3,315
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 635 390 245
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 47,485 23,870 23,615
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 9,662,830 740,785 370,915 369,865
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 255,815 129,685 126,130
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 484,970 241,235 243,740
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 384,550 193,175 191,375
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 306,030 153,440 152,590
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 78,520 39,735 38,785
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 100,415 48,055 52,365
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 9,090 4,940 4,150
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 23,515 9,035 14,480
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 16,310 8,160 8,155
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 5,440 3,145 2,290
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 5,375 2,460 2,915
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 545 340 210
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 40,140 19,980 20,155
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 1,054,635 525,705 528,925
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 758,275 404,870 353,405
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 694,180 366,460 327,720
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 64,095 38,410 25,685
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 296,360 120,840 175,520
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 71.9 77.0 66.8
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 65.8 69.7 62.0
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 8.5 9.5 7.3
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 1,054,635 525,705 528,925
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 268,045 107,575 160,475
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 786,590 418,135 368,450
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 393,220 227,110 166,105
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 393,370 191,025 202,350
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 42.6 43.2 42.0
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 8,940,640 758,275 404,870 353,405
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 12,920 6,000 6,925
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 745,355 398,870 346,480
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 670,650 351,165 319,480
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 74,705 47,705 27,000
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 8,940,645 758,275 404,870 353,405
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 12,920 6,000 6,925
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 745,350 398,870 346,485
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 79,110 49,495 29,615
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 119,055 32,820 86,240
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 54,915 42,995 11,915
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 54,335 10,670 43,665
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 81,095 28,600 52,500
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 17,250 7,055 10,200
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 164,390 69,385 95,000
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 139,610 129,225 10,380
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 13,810 11,465 2,345
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 21,780 17,150 4,630
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 8,940,640 758,275 404,870 353,405
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 12,925 6,000 6,925
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 745,355 398,875 346,480
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 6,140 3,825 2,315
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 23,275 19,375 3,900
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 7,640 5,400 2,240
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 87,770 74,375 13,395
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 46,065 34,945 11,120
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 30,595 21,815 8,780
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 83,675 38,190 45,485
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 35,665 26,840 8,825
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 10,990 6,230 4,765
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 24,535 8,680 15,855
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 14,430 8,040 6,385
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 51,895 29,365 22,530
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 1,055 440 620
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 28,485 16,315 12,165
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 51,880 17,080 34,800
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 86,630 15,285 71,345
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 13,850 6,715 7,135
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 51,725 21,470 30,260
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 35,540 16,895 18,640
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 53,500 27,585 25,915
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 8,306,495 694,180 366,460 327,715
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 38,740 17,320 21,420
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 1,690 1,180 510
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 99,085 75,810 23,275
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 554,660 272,150 282,510
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 7,149,315 554,660 272,150 282,510
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 392,970 178,960 214,020
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 145,375 81,620 63,755
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 13,920 10,020 3,900
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 2,390 1,550 840
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 7,649,135 653,745 347,955 305,785
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 506,530 284,410 222,120
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 33,305 12,850 20,450
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 73,660 30,030 43,625
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 24,170 10,400 13,770
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 6,440 4,165 2,270
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 9,640 6,095 3,545
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 7,649,130 653,745 347,960 305,785
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 137,725 61,045 76,680
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 258,000 137,930 120,075
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 163,805 93,050 70,750
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 54,455 30,895 23,560
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 39,755 25,040 14,720
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 7,649,135 653,740 347,960 305,785
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 49,925 37,375 12,555
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 132,865 83,625 49,240
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 195,685 99,960 95,720
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 111,255 48,165 63,095
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 64,730 26,890 37,835
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 99,285 51,950 47,335
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 9,613,285 809,165 428,345 380,820
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 801,505 424,630 376,870
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 795,220 421,450 373,770
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 792,700 420,600 372,100
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 2,520 850 1,670
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 6,280 3,180 3,105
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 20 10 0
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 15 0 0
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 10 10 10
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 15 10 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 10 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 10 10 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 6,270 3,165 3,100
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 510 305 200
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 60 30 35
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 10 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 55 20 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 445 280 170
Amharic 200 95 100 40 15 20
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 325 225 100
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 25 10 10
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 15 0 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 45 25 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 425 190 235
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 10 0 10
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 410 185 230
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 325 180 145
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 10 0 10
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 0 0 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 15 10 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 305 170 135
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 0 0 10
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 10
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 25 15 10
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 10 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 15 10 10
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 2,145 1,130 1,015
Albanian 350 220 125 10 0 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 310 155 155
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 5,270 310 155 150
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 0 10 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 0 0 0
Croatian 220 130 95 10 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 10 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 120 65 60
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 75 30 45
Serbian 530 320 210 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 0 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 20 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 70 45 30
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 95 50 50
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 10
Dutch 1,165 630 540 15 10 10
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 65 40 30
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 10 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 1,265 710 560
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 1,195 665 535
Bengali 530 275 245 15 0 10
Gujarati 880 300 585 60 10 50
Hindi 1,405 755 650 105 60 50
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 10 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 975 575 395
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 40 10 25
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 70 45 20
Kurdish 185 150 40 15 15 10
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 55 35 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 460 210 245
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 15 10 10
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 40 25 20
Romanian 745 365 380 0 0 0
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 405 185 215
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 35 10 25
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 265 125 140
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 10 0 0
Akan (Twi) 25 10 20 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 20 10 10 0 0 0
Igbo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Lingala 10 0 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 0 15 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 0 0 0
Wolof 10 0 10 10 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,920 740 1,180 125 70 55
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 80 30 50
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 40 35 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 2,310 1,095 1,215
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 2,305 1,090 1,210
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 1,475 730 750
Hakka 70 25 45 10 0 10
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 705 310 400
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 20 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 95 40 50
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 10 10 10
Burmese 75 35 35 0 0 0
Karenic languages 135 75 55 10 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 30 10 20
Lao 150 70 80 0 0 0
Thai 525 205 325 25 15 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 45 20 25
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 35 20 20
Uyghur 15 15 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 10 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 20 10 0
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 10 10 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 15 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 10 10 0
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 7,660 3,720 3,945
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 1,875 900 975
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 5,640 2,750 2,890
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 20 10 10
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 130 60 70
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 9,613,290 809,165 428,345 380,820
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 776,665 412,150 364,515
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 4,415 1,905 2,510
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 8,815 4,285 4,525
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 18,790 9,760 9,030
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 370 140 235
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 18,415 9,620 8,800
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 0 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 70 30 45
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 405 210 195
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 10 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 1,279,970 641,020 638,955
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 1,070,515 536,090 534,420
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 209,460 104,925 104,535
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 138,850 70,120 68,725
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 70,615 34,810 35,800
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 53,885 26,955 26,930
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 38,350 19,160 19,190
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 15,535 7,795 7,740
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 16,730 7,855 8,875
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 1,212,350 606,300 606,055
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 652,645 325,015 327,625
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 559,705 281,280 278,425
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 306,950 154,260 152,690
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 252,755 127,020 125,730
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 177,330 89,430 87,895
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 103,945 51,335 52,610
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 73,385 38,100 35,285
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 75,425 37,585 37,830

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Edmonton [Census metropolitan area], Alberta (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 15, 2024).

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