Census Profile, 2016 Census
Quebec [Province] and Capital, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia

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Characteristic Quebec

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British Columbia
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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 8,164,361 ... ... 383,360 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 7,903,001 ... ... 359,991 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... 6.5 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 3,858,943 ... ... 183,562 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 3,531,663 ... ... 170,157 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 6.0 ... ... 163.8 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 1,356,625.27 ... ... 2,340.49 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 8,164,360 4,016,760 4,147,605 383,360 184,900 198,460
0 to 14 years 1,333,260 682,535 650,720 49,895 25,330 24,565
0 to 4 years 444,930 227,965 216,970 16,125 8,135 7,990
5 to 9 years 469,165 240,225 228,940 16,895 8,635 8,260
10 to 14 years 419,160 214,345 204,815 16,870 8,555 8,320
15 to 64 years 5,335,910 2,664,630 2,671,280 250,375 122,140 128,235
15 to 19 years 429,825 219,070 210,755 18,970 9,480 9,490
20 to 24 years 500,100 252,600 247,500 24,740 12,505 12,235
25 to 29 years 495,410 248,030 247,380 24,405 12,180 12,220
30 to 34 years 515,505 256,440 259,070 24,680 12,325 12,360
35 to 39 years 550,540 274,595 275,945 23,515 11,655 11,860
40 to 44 years 506,525 254,100 252,425 22,685 11,020 11,665
45 to 49 years 519,425 260,410 259,015 24,650 11,965 12,680
50 to 54 years 619,435 309,070 310,370 27,725 13,425 14,305
55 to 59 years 636,475 314,190 322,285 29,495 13,830 15,665
60 to 64 years 562,670 276,140 286,535 29,500 13,755 15,745
65 years and over 1,495,195 669,590 825,605 83,090 37,430 45,660
65 to 69 years 488,175 236,395 251,775 27,665 13,060 14,605
70 to 74 years 373,590 176,905 196,690 19,225 9,110 10,110
75 to 79 years 256,905 116,020 140,890 13,205 6,130 7,070
80 to 84 years 187,835 78,390 109,450 10,165 4,550 5,615
85 years and over 188,685 61,885 126,805 12,840 4,585 8,255
85 to 89 years 120,635 43,795 76,840 7,355 2,890 4,470
90 to 94 years 53,165 15,155 38,015 4,180 1,380 2,800
95 to 99 years 13,035 2,685 10,350 1,145 290 855
100 years and over 1,850 255 1,600 160 25 135
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 16.3 17.0 15.7 13.0 13.7 12.4
15 to 64 years 65.4 66.3 64.4 65.3 66.1 64.6
65 years and over 18.3 16.7 19.9 21.7 20.2 23.0
85 years and over 2.3 1.5 3.1 3.3 2.5 4.2
Average age of the population 41.9 40.9 42.9 44.4 43.3 45.4
Median age of the population 42.5 41.4 43.6 45.5 44.1 46.8
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 3,531,660 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Single-detached house 1,602,680 ... ... 70,630 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 187,800 ... ... 10,400 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 1,717,680 ... ... 87,130 ... ...
Semi-detached house 188,245 ... ... 6,220 ... ...
Row house 93,350 ... ... 10,380 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 265,195 ... ... 25,835 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 1,154,955 ... ... 44,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 15,940 ... ... 320 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 23,505 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 3,531,665 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
1 person 1,175,230 ... ... 56,720 ... ...
2 persons 1,227,765 ... ... 64,200 ... ...
3 persons 489,460 ... ... 22,550 ... ...
4 persons 426,250 ... ... 17,830 ... ...
5 or more persons 212,960 ... ... 8,860 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 7,965,455 ... ... 372,875 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.2 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 6,831,105 3,334,220 3,496,885 333,465 159,575 173,890
Married or living common law 3,844,145 1,924,750 1,919,395 187,075 93,310 93,765
Married 2,342,980 1,172,720 1,170,260 150,425 75,000 75,425
Living common law 1,501,160 752,025 749,135 36,650 18,310 18,340
Not married and not living common law 2,986,960 1,409,475 1,577,490 146,390 66,265 80,125
Never married 2,010,580 1,084,300 926,280 90,310 48,280 42,025
Separated 103,625 46,390 57,240 9,115 4,015 5,095
Divorced 483,195 194,430 288,760 27,535 9,935 17,600
Widowed 389,555 84,345 305,210 19,435 4,030 15,405
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 2,257,560 ... ... 106,335 ... ...
2 persons 1,204,955 ... ... 63,895 ... ...
3 persons 466,310 ... ... 20,765 ... ...
4 persons 412,160 ... ... 16,640 ... ...
5 or more persons 174,140 ... ... 5,040 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 2,257,560 ... ... 106,340 ... ...
Total couple families 1,878,095 ... ... 90,950 ... ...
Married couples 1,128,355 ... ... 72,630 ... ...
Common-law couples 749,740 ... ... 18,325 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 379,460 ... ... 15,385 ... ...
Female parent 284,900 ... ... 11,945 ... ...
Male parent 94,565 ... ... 3,440 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 1,878,095 ... ... 90,955 ... ...
Couples without children 970,260 ... ... 53,540 ... ...
Couples with children 907,840 ... ... 37,410 ... ...
1 child 356,640 ... ... 16,715 ... ...
2 children 384,875 ... ... 15,840 ... ...
3 or more children 166,315 ... ... 4,850 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 379,465 ... ... 15,385 ... ...
1 child 234,695 ... ... 10,350 ... ...
2 children 109,670 ... ... 4,045 ... ...
3 or more children 35,100 ... ... 990 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 1,579,070 775,765 803,305 89,660 40,715 48,945
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 3,531,660 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
One-census-family households 2,197,340 ... ... 101,115 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 947,305 ... ... 50,975 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 1,250,040 ... ... 50,140 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 29,595 ... ... 2,575 ... ...
Non-census-family households 1,304,725 ... ... 66,465 ... ...
One-person households 1,175,230 ... ... 56,720 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 129,500 ... ... 9,750 ... ...
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 8,066,560 3,977,275 4,089,285 377,670 182,240 195,430
English only 372,445 187,595 184,860 336,115 163,740 172,370
French only 4,032,640 1,874,545 2,158,095 155 65 90
English and French 3,586,410 1,884,135 1,702,275 38,265 17,115 21,145
Neither English nor French 75,065 31,000 44,060 3,140 1,315 1,825
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 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285 377,665 182,240 195,430
English 964,120 482,985 481,135 367,440 177,435 190,000
French 6,750,945 3,320,380 3,430,560 6,175 3,060 3,115
English and French 278,710 144,060 134,655 1,005 475 530
Neither English nor French 72,775 29,845 42,930 3,050 1,265 1,785
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 1,103,480 555,015 548,465 6,680 3,295 3,385
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 13.7 14.0 13.4 1.8 1.8 1.7
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 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285 377,670 182,235 195,430
Single responses 7,881,650 3,884,675 3,996,975 372,385 179,765 192,620
Official languages 6,820,815 3,366,970 3,453,845 322,925 157,545 165,380
English 601,155 301,860 299,300 316,565 154,395 162,165
French 6,219,665 3,065,115 3,154,550 6,360 3,145 3,215
Non-official languages 1,060,830 517,700 543,125 49,465 22,225 27,240
Aboriginal languages 45,570 22,530 23,040 265 120 145
Algonquian languages 33,140 16,365 16,770 45 20 25
Blackfoot 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 31,430 15,575 15,855 35 15 15
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,715 4,155 4,555 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 590 285 305 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 135 55 80 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 5 15 5 5
Southern East Cree 35 15 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 10 5 5 10 5 5
Cree, n.o.s. 15,790 7,920 7,875 15 10 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 485 225 260 0 0 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 485 220 260 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,215 565 645 10 5 5
Algonquin 1,185 555 630 0 0 5
Ojibway 20 10 15 5 5 5
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 15 5 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 10 5 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 5 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 5 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 5 5 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 5 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 5 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 11,970 5,955 6,015 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 11,895 5,925 5,970 5 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 75 25 45 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 375 165 210 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 365 160 210 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 5 0 5 5 0
Salish languages 5 0 0 150 75 75
Comox 0 0 0 5 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 50 20 30
Lillooet 0 0 0 5 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 80 45 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 15 10 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 30 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 25 10 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 65 30 35 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,015,260 495,175 520,090 49,200 22,105 27,095
Afro-Asiatic languages 197,535 104,185 93,355 1,685 930 760
Berber languages 20,845 11,125 9,720 15 5 5
Kabyle 12,470 6,625 5,840 5 5 5
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,375 4,500 3,875 10 5 5
Cushitic languages 1,125 545 580 80 45 45
Bilen 10 10 5 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 5 25 10 10
Somali 1,075 515 560 60 30 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 175,215 92,310 82,900 1,585 875 715
Amharic 745 340 405 110 45 60
Arabic 169,890 89,590 80,300 1,250 705 545
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 150 80 70 5 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 10 5 0 0 0
Harari 0 5 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 3,885 2,040 1,845 115 60 55
Maltese 25 10 15 25 15 10
Tigrigna 385 185 205 75 40 40
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 110 60 50 5 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 355 200 155 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 36,305 17,030 19,275 1,120 500 615
Khmer (Cambodian) 8,855 4,105 4,750 135 65 70
Vietnamese 27,425 12,920 14,505 985 440 545
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 25 10 15 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 21,635 7,800 13,835 4,025 1,515 2,515
Bikol 115 35 80 10 0 5
Cebuano 885 270 610 245 90 155
Fijian 0 0 0 5 5 5
Hiligaynon 410 125 275 50 20 25
Ilocano 2,060 745 1,315 195 70 120
Malagasy 1,250 590 660 0 0 0
Malay 705 265 440 105 30 70
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 205 90 110 10 5 5
Pangasinan 95 40 50 10 5 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15,545 5,480 10,065 3,335 1,260 2,085
Waray-Waray 50 10 40 15 10 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 320 140 180 40 15 25
Creole languages 56,990 25,220 31,770 45 20 20
Haitian Creole 2,220 1,055 1,170 5 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 53,785 23,675 30,110 20 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 980 490 490 20 5 15
Dravidian languages 14,865 7,435 7,430 355 185 165
Kannada 240 130 110 20 10 10
Malayalam 440 235 205 90 50 40
Tamil 13,600 6,715 6,880 145 70 70
Telugu 570 345 230 95 50 45
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 553,045 269,625 283,420 24,945 11,660 13,280
Albanian 2,795 1,420 1,370 125 70 55
Armenian 16,430 7,970 8,460 50 30 20
Balto-Slavic languages 68,155 30,960 37,195 4,410 1,995 2,415
Baltic languages 850 335 515 110 65 45
Latvian 290 120 175 55 35 20
Lithuanian 555 215 340 55 30 20
Slavic languages 67,310 30,630 36,675 4,300 1,935 2,370
Belarusan 80 45 35 5 5 0
Bosnian 1,620 805 815 35 10 20
Bulgarian 6,985 3,385 3,600 115 50 60
Croatian 2,330 1,165 1,170 420 210 210
Czech 1,465 690 775 375 180 195
Macedonian 205 105 95 15 5 10
Polish 13,935 6,065 7,865 1,115 515 600
Russian 28,565 12,715 15,850 1,080 445 640
Serbian 3,140 1,590 1,545 195 90 100
Serbo-Croatian 1,805 865 940 90 40 45
Slovak 1,040 455 585 145 65 75
Slovene (Slovenian) 755 350 405 80 35 45
Ukrainian 5,210 2,285 2,920 615 255 355
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 175 90 85 20 15 5
Celtic languages 155 95 60 85 40 40
Scottish Gaelic 20 15 10 25 20 5
Welsh 40 20 20 40 20 25
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 90 55 30 10 0 10
Germanic languages 27,540 13,280 14,260 7,960 3,580 4,375
Afrikaans 125 60 65 185 95 90
Danish 395 190 200 465 205 260
Dutch 2,825 1,395 1,430 2,090 980 1,105
Frisian 10 10 0 20 10 15
German 13,670 6,340 7,330 4,665 2,055 2,615
Icelandic 65 30 35 30 15 15
Norwegian 200 100 100 220 105 115
Swedish 555 255 300 205 85 125
Vlaams (Flemish) 540 240 300 35 10 25
Yiddish 8,985 4,560 4,420 40 20 20
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 175 100 75 5 5 0
Greek 38,635 19,435 19,205 320 185 135
Indo-Iranian languages 76,040 39,205 36,835 6,180 3,055 3,125
Indo-Aryan languages 45,845 23,875 21,970 5,220 2,565 2,660
Bengali 10,995 5,620 5,380 150 70 80
Gujarati 6,070 2,980 3,090 150 75 75
Hindi 3,030 1,635 1,390 525 280 245
Kashmiri 20 15 5 5 5 0
Konkani 110 60 55 15 5 5
Marathi 255 145 110 30 15 20
Nepali 1,505 740 765 75 40 30
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 15 5 0 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,380 6,720 5,660 3,885 1,860 2,025
Sindhi 330 160 165 50 30 20
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 645 310 330 80 45 35
Urdu 10,470 5,460 5,010 265 145 120
Iranian languages 29,760 15,105 14,655 935 480 450
Kurdish 985 550 430 5 10 0
Pashto 1,285 680 610 50 30 20
Persian (Farsi) 27,490 13,875 13,615 870 445 430
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 440 225 210 30 10 10
Italic (Romance) languages 323,290 157,260 166,030 5,810 2,700 3,110
Catalan 320 170 150 10 5 10
Italian 104,600 51,705 52,895 1,065 525 545
Portuguese 36,770 17,735 19,035 1,410 645 755
Romanian 35,840 17,170 18,665 295 140 155
Spanish 145,635 70,405 75,235 3,025 1,385 1,640
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 125 75 50 10 0 5
Japanese 2,525 775 1,750 1,510 425 1,090
Kartvelian languages 170 80 85 10 0 0
Georgian 170 80 90 10 5 0
Korean 5,160 2,270 2,890 1,620 670 945
Mongolic languages 190 75 115 5 0 5
Mongolian 195 80 115 0 0 5
Niger-Congo languages 28,355 14,360 13,995 290 140 140
Akan (Twi) 1,050 520 525 20 10 10
Bamanankan 1,200 655 545 0 0 0
Edo 75 45 30 0 0 0
Ewe 730 400 325 5 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,055 1,080 970 0 0 5
Ga 80 40 40 0 0 5
Ganda 35 15 20 10 5 5
Igbo 120 70 50 15 0 10
Lingala 2,465 1,185 1,285 0 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 3,345 1,600 1,745 5 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 2,500 1,115 1,380 35 15 15
Shona 85 45 40 15 5 5
Swahili 3,010 1,460 1,545 65 35 30
Wolof 3,230 1,745 1,485 10 10 5
Yoruba 255 155 100 15 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 8,135 4,235 3,895 80 35 40
Nilo-Saharan languages 345 180 165 15 10 5
Dinka 5 5 0 5 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 335 170 165 15 10 0
Sign languages 1,330 700 630 110 60 45
American Sign Language 65 35 30 45 20 20
Quebec Sign Language 670 330 340 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 595 340 255 65 40 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 76,840 35,775 41,065 11,945 5,310 6,630
Chinese languages 76,490 35,600 40,895 11,865 5,260 6,600
Cantonese 24,375 11,505 12,875 5,150 2,350 2,800
Hakka 470 215 260 45 15 35
Mandarin 43,700 20,175 23,525 5,785 2,510 3,280
Min Dong 20 10 15 0 0 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 3,225 1,480 1,745 230 100 125
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,075 465 605 125 50 75
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,535 1,710 1,825 520 240 280
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 45 10 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 345 175 170 80 50 35
Burmese 80 30 50 35 25 10
Karenic languages 70 40 30 10 5 5
Tibetan 110 65 50 35 20 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 85 45 40 5 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages 4,895 2,185 2,710 320 85 235
Lao 4,115 1,995 2,120 15 5 10
Thai 765 180 585 300 75 225
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 7,980 4,095 3,880 180 105 75
Azerbaijani 290 160 130 15 10 10
Turkish 7,155 3,685 3,470 160 95 65
Uyghur 205 100 105 0 0 0
Uzbek 145 70 75 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 185 80 105 5 5 5
Uralic languages 6,400 2,985 3,410 1,010 460 550
Estonian 195 75 120 65 20 40
Finnish 360 125 240 270 100 170
Hungarian 5,835 2,790 3,045 680 345 335
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 685 385 300 25 15 10
Multiple responses 184,905 92,600 92,310 5,280 2,470 2,815
English and French 72,395 36,695 35,695 1,090 500 590
English and non-official language 27,485 13,545 13,945 3,910 1,840 2,075
French and non-official language 67,075 33,110 33,970 150 70 80
English, French and non-official language 17,950 9,245 8,705 135 60 70
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 8,066,560 3,977,270 4,089,285 377,670 182,240 195,435
Single responses 7,743,740 3,819,315 3,924,425 368,105 177,880 190,225
Official languages 7,157,850 3,536,165 3,621,685 348,310 168,790 179,525
English 782,185 391,125 391,060 346,395 167,875 178,525
French 6,375,665 3,145,040 3,230,625 1,910 920 995
Non-official languages 585,890 283,150 302,735 19,795 9,090 10,700
Aboriginal languages 40,190 20,205 19,980 35 10 25
Algonquian languages 28,695 14,385 14,310 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 28,110 14,105 14,005 0 5 0
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 7,375 3,590 3,790 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 590 295 290 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 60 30 30 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 14,590 7,355 7,235 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 220 115 110 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 220 110 105 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 370 170 200 0 0 0
Algonquin 360 165 195 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 5 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 11,375 5,770 5,615 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 11,350 5,750 5,600 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 70 35 35 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 70 35 30 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 5 5 30 10 20
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 5 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 25 10 10
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 5
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 35 10 25 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 545,695 262,940 282,755 19,755 9,080 10,675
Afro-Asiatic languages 91,660 46,550 45,110 820 400 420
Berber languages 7,495 3,895 3,605 5 5 0
Kabyle 5,105 2,660 2,450 5 0 5
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,390 1,235 1,150 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 535 240 295 35 15 20
Bilen 5 0 5 0 0 0
Oromo 5 0 0 10 5 5
Somali 520 230 290 25 10 20
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 83,520 42,365 41,160 785 385 400
Amharic 340 150 185 30 10 20
Arabic 81,105 41,150 39,955 660 330 325
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 50 45 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 5 0 0 0
Harari 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,705 880 825 50 25 25
Maltese 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tigrigna 205 95 105 45 15 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 5 0 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 105 50 55 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 24,980 11,675 13,305 605 280 320
Khmer (Cambodian) 5,180 2,370 2,805 70 35 35
Vietnamese 19,790 9,295 10,495 530 245 285
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 5 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,715 3,960 5,750 1,575 685 890
Bikol 15 5 10 0 0 0
Cebuano 230 100 125 60 30 35
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 130 55 75 10 5 5
Ilocano 740 305 435 65 25 40
Malagasy 360 185 170 0 0 0
Malay 175 85 95 10 5 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 30 30 0 0 0
Pangasinan 10 5 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,905 3,150 4,760 1,420 625 795
Waray-Waray 15 10 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 5 0 0
Creole languages 20,705 8,780 11,925 5 0 5
Haitian Creole 855 380 475 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 19,405 8,200 11,210 0 0 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 440 200 240 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 11,400 5,595 5,805 130 70 60
Kannada 150 85 65 10 5 5
Malayalam 200 100 100 45 25 20
Tamil 10,720 5,215 5,500 45 25 20
Telugu 330 190 135 35 20 20
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 15 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 303,215 146,100 157,115 7,150 3,385 3,765
Albanian 1,615 795 820 70 30 35
Armenian 11,990 5,680 6,310 15 5 10
Balto-Slavic languages 40,405 19,085 21,325 1,180 550 630
Baltic languages 190 80 105 0 0 0
Latvian 75 40 40 0 0 0
Lithuanian 115 40 70 0 0 0
Slavic languages 40,220 19,000 21,220 1,180 550 630
Belarusan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Bosnian 965 475 495 5 0 5
Bulgarian 5,125 2,495 2,630 50 25 25
Croatian 1,015 475 545 125 60 60
Czech 460 220 240 70 30 35
Macedonian 130 65 65 5 5 0
Polish 5,970 2,695 3,270 285 140 145
Russian 20,680 9,775 10,900 445 200 240
Serbian 2,010 1,020 990 70 30 35
Serbo-Croatian 960 470 490 25 15 10
Slovak 245 120 130 20 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 225 95 135 15 5 5
Ukrainian 2,365 1,060 1,300 75 25 45
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 5 0 0
Celtic languages 30 20 10 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 5 5 0
Welsh 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 15 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 9,890 4,980 4,905 885 425 460
Afrikaans 15 10 10 50 20 30
Danish 50 25 25 25 15 15
Dutch 375 170 205 190 85 100
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 2,550 1,190 1,365 580 290 300
Icelandic 30 15 20 5 0 0
Norwegian 20 5 10 15 5 10
Swedish 105 50 60 20 10 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 70 35 40 5 0 0
Yiddish 6,665 3,485 3,180 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Greek 18,545 8,865 9,680 50 25 25
Indo-Iranian languages 53,555 26,845 26,710 3,080 1,475 1,605
Indo-Aryan languages 31,575 15,985 15,585 2,610 1,240 1,370
Bengali 8,180 4,055 4,125 70 30 35
Gujarati 3,840 1,860 1,985 35 15 15
Hindi 1,535 790 745 185 90 90
Kashmiri 5 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 30 15 15 0 5 0
Marathi 80 40 40 15 5 10
Nepali 1,355 655 700 35 20 15
Oriya (Odia) 15 10 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 8,840 4,690 4,155 2,075 970 1,105
Sindhi 135 65 75 10 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 365 185 180 30 15 15
Urdu 7,180 3,620 3,565 155 75 70
Iranian languages 21,745 10,740 11,010 460 230 230
Kurdish 510 280 235 0 0 0
Pashto 925 460 465 25 15 10
Persian (Farsi) 20,310 10,005 10,305 435 215 220
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 235 120 120 10 5 5
Italic (Romance) languages 167,190 79,835 87,355 1,865 870 995
Catalan 110 50 60 0 0 0
Italian 32,935 14,595 18,340 160 70 95
Portuguese 17,260 8,250 9,005 450 205 240
Romanian 24,520 12,000 12,525 100 40 60
Spanish 92,330 44,920 47,415 1,155 550 600
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 0 0 0
Japanese 1,050 425 620 525 205 320
Kartvelian languages 70 35 35 5 0 0
Georgian 70 40 35 5 0 5
Korean 3,540 1,630 1,910 1,030 455 580
Mongolic languages 145 70 75 0 0 0
Mongolian 145 70 75 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 7,250 3,450 3,800 75 30 45
Akan (Twi) 445 215 235 0 0 0
Bamanankan 265 135 125 0 0 0
Edo 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ewe 140 60 80 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 530 255 280 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 5 0 0
Ganda 5 5 5 5 0 0
Igbo 15 10 10 5 0 0
Lingala 625 270 355 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,110 510 600 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 530 225 305 15 5 5
Shona 20 10 10 15 5 5
Swahili 1,100 535 565 20 5 10
Wolof 1,035 555 480 0 5 5
Yoruba 55 25 25 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,350 635 710 20 10 15
Nilo-Saharan languages 135 70 65 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 130 65 65 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,770 1,000 775 140 80 60
American Sign Language 90 35 50 35 20 15
Quebec Sign Language 700 360 340 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 985 600 385 105 60 45
Sino-Tibetan languages 60,370 28,925 31,450 7,375 3,340 4,030
Chinese languages 60,155 28,805 31,345 7,345 3,325 4,015
Cantonese 17,845 8,470 9,375 2,860 1,315 1,545
Hakka 155 75 80 10 5 5
Mandarin 37,075 17,870 19,200 4,035 1,815 2,220
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,830 830 1,000 75 30 40
Wu (Shanghainese) 780 355 420 65 30 40
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,435 1,190 1,240 300 135 170
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 215 115 100 30 15 15
Burmese 35 15 20 10 5 5
Karenic languages 65 40 30 0 0 0
Tibetan 70 45 30 20 5 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 2,375 1,145 1,230 95 45 55
Lao 2,150 1,055 1,100 5 0 0
Thai 225 90 135 95 40 55
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 5 0
Turkic languages 5,120 2,540 2,575 40 20 20
Azerbaijani 100 50 55 5 5 5
Turkish 4,715 2,340 2,370 35 15 20
Uyghur 140 75 70 0 0 0
Uzbek 105 50 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 0 0 0
Uralic languages 2,025 895 1,130 175 85 90
Estonian 30 10 20 5 5 5
Finnish 50 20 30 35 15 15
Hungarian 1,945 860 1,085 140 65 70
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 150 90 60 5 0 5
Multiple responses 322,820 157,960 164,860 9,565 4,360 5,210
English and French 86,715 43,820 42,890 685 325 360
English and non-official language 54,400 26,255 28,140 8,635 3,915 4,725
French and non-official language 139,385 66,610 72,775 45 15 25
English, French and non-official language 42,320 21,270 21,045 195 100 100
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 8,066,555 3,977,275 4,089,285 377,665 182,240 195,430
None 6,825,240 3,356,340 3,468,900 344,665 167,330 177,330
English 513,410 263,670 249,735 9,650 4,510 5,135
French 320,370 158,340 162,030 5,110 2,280 2,830
Non-official language 317,790 154,450 163,340 17,570 7,820 9,750
Aboriginal 5,700 2,645 3,060 410 185 225
Non-Aboriginal 312,085 151,810 160,280 17,160 7,635 9,530
English and French 36,235 18,285 17,955 75 35 40
English and non-official language 28,630 14,075 14,555 220 105 115
French and non-official language 23,470 11,365 12,095 375 155 220
English, French and non-official language 1,420 740 680 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145 323,105 154,705 168,395
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 313,565 150,050 163,515
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,975 37,842 28,522 37,101 43,280 32,519
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,400 313,940 150,340 163,600
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,535 33,110 26,119 32,999 37,664 29,515
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 5,685,690 2,866,470 2,819,220 291,005 139,955 151,050
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,067 35,597 25,012 34,287 41,169 28,761
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,973,245 2,300,800 2,672,445 220,730 95,175 125,555
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,307 5,851 8,246 5,626 5,487 5,685
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,627,795 2,408,420 2,219,370 235,565 117,030 118,530
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,263 35,627 27,219 31,820 37,181 27,515
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 323,120 154,690 168,430
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 6,417,010 3,159,415 3,257,595 313,485 149,965 163,515
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,546 49,087 36,203 48,004 56,068 40,608
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 6,418,440 3,159,550 3,258,890 313,905 150,315 163,590
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,887 39,292 30,616 39,939 45,390 34,931
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 5,685,905 2,866,415 2,819,485 291,045 139,970 151,075
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,505 47,810 33,079 46,044 55,034 37,714
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,972,650 2,299,595 2,673,050 220,660 95,125 125,535
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,590 7,846 9,229 7,466 7,411 7,508
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,627,775 2,408,655 2,219,120 235,565 117,480 118,085
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,382 45,974 34,313 41,654 48,343 35,000
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240 323,120 154,690 168,430
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 2,036,965 1,114,940 922,025 100,060 54,770 45,290
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 47,111 51,622 42,433 53,896 59,237 49,179
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 56,564 62,750 49,085 61,987 67,979 54,742
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 84.4 88.3 79.1 89.0 91.5 85.9
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 68.4 71.4 64.6 65.5 68.2 62.2
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 15.6 11.7 20.9 11.0 8.5 14.1
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,140 323,105 154,705 168,395
Without total income 216,685 99,555 117,125 9,540 4,660 4,880
With total income 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 313,565 150,045 163,520
Percentage with total income 96.7 96.9 96.5 97.0 97.0 97.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 789,595 351,935 437,660 38,870 16,965 21,900
$10,000 to $19,999 1,188,135 476,630 711,500 49,620 20,050 29,565
$20,000 to $29,999 976,210 428,390 547,830 41,670 16,905 24,760
$30,000 to $39,999 852,735 414,105 438,625 37,070 15,960 21,110
$40,000 to $49,999 747,995 378,215 369,780 34,105 15,280 18,825
$50,000 to $59,999 540,265 292,110 248,150 27,780 13,445 14,335
$60,000 to $69,999 375,935 214,805 161,130 21,305 11,800 9,505
$70,000 to $79,999 286,025 164,240 121,790 17,165 9,825 7,335
$80,000 to $89,999 189,350 113,715 75,635 12,865 7,740 5,130
$90,000 to $99,999 122,750 80,090 42,660 9,080 5,505 3,570
$100,000 and over 348,620 246,360 102,255 24,050 16,570 7,480
$100,000 to $149,999 236,515 164,145 72,370 16,365 11,040 5,325
$150,000 and over 112,105 82,215 29,885 7,680 5,530 2,155
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 6,634,295 3,260,150 3,374,140 323,105 154,710 168,395
Without after-tax income 215,120 99,375 115,750 9,165 4,370 4,790
With after-tax income 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,395 313,940 150,340 163,600
Percentage with after-tax income 96.8 97.0 96.6 97.2 97.2 97.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 822,725 359,045 463,675 41,265 18,090 23,170
$10,000 to $19,999 1,246,480 505,165 741,315 52,180 21,485 30,690
$20,000 to $29,999 1,192,885 541,080 651,810 50,090 20,890 29,200
$30,000 to $39,999 1,096,510 553,200 543,315 43,960 19,300 24,665
$40,000 to $49,999 793,150 425,040 368,115 38,350 17,920 20,430
$50,000 to $59,999 498,475 283,130 215,345 28,240 15,315 12,930
$60,000 to $69,999 309,415 180,470 128,945 20,580 12,015 8,565
$70,000 to $79,999 167,895 108,500 59,395 14,105 8,350 5,755
$80,000 and over 291,635 205,155 86,485 25,175 16,985 8,190
$80,000 to $89,999 95,010 64,670 30,335 8,045 5,125 2,925
$90,000 to $99,999 55,980 39,080 16,905 4,955 3,320 1,630
$100,000 and over 140,645 101,405 39,240 12,180 8,545 3,635
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145 323,100 154,710 168,400
Without employment income 2,006,505 851,730 1,154,775 87,545 37,680 49,870
With employment income 4,627,790 2,408,420 2,219,375 235,560 117,035 118,530
Percentage with employment income 69.8 73.9 65.8 72.9 75.6 70.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 606,300 311,780 294,520 39,980 18,660 21,320
$5,000 to $9,999 367,030 162,150 204,885 17,595 7,535 10,060
$10,000 to $19,999 681,920 305,995 375,920 30,295 13,185 17,110
$20,000 to $29,999 586,140 269,950 316,195 25,355 11,395 13,960
$30,000 to $39,999 565,425 277,135 288,285 23,315 10,625 12,685
$40,000 to $49,999 476,665 247,105 229,560 22,630 9,985 12,645
$50,000 to $59,999 359,180 203,580 155,600 18,335 8,980 9,360
$60,000 to $69,999 266,650 156,255 110,395 14,165 8,050 6,115
$70,000 to $79,999 224,040 129,890 94,150 12,320 7,240 5,085
$80,000 and over 494,440 344,585 149,855 31,575 21,390 10,185
$80,000 to $89,999 139,830 90,295 49,540 9,570 5,885 3,680
$90,000 to $99,999 93,860 64,160 29,700 6,525 4,135 2,385
$100,000 and over 260,745 190,125 70,620 15,485 11,360 4,120
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 3,531,665 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 59,822 ... ... 69,665 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 52,207 ... ... 60,652 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 1,175,230 ... ... 56,720 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,574 ... ... 37,429 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 28,469 ... ... 33,293 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 2,356,430 ... ... 113,440 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,645 ... ... 91,630 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 67,665 ... ... 79,439 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 3,531,665 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,306 ... ... 88,438 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 63,404 ... ... 73,679 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 1,174,695 ... ... 56,740 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,042 ... ... 47,186 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,262 ... ... 39,804 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 2,356,970 ... ... 113,420 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 95,878 ... ... 109,075 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,426 ... ... 90,626 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 3,531,665 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Under $5,000 47,170 ... ... 3,455 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 56,315 ... ... 2,210 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 119,570 ... ... 5,135 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 180,865 ... ... 6,730 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 179,690 ... ... 7,220 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 154,150 ... ... 6,455 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 185,000 ... ... 6,945 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 184,435 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 179,855 ... ... 7,175 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 170,445 ... ... 7,140 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 313,600 ... ... 13,590 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 273,620 ... ... 12,195 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 241,940 ... ... 11,510 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,620 ... ... 10,455 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 176,355 ... ... 9,250 ... ...
$100,000 and over 860,030 ... ... 53,445 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 327,435 ... ... 18,110 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 204,105 ... ... 12,490 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 192,155 ... ... 13,120 ... ...
$200,000 and over 136,335 ... ... 9,730 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 3,531,660 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Under $5,000 50,445 ... ... 3,690 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 57,335 ... ... 2,255 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 120,860 ... ... 5,235 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 190,300 ... ... 7,045 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 202,905 ... ... 8,440 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 187,365 ... ... 7,935 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 231,765 ... ... 8,525 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 225,695 ... ... 8,680 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 211,990 ... ... 8,520 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 202,760 ... ... 8,505 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 363,775 ... ... 15,235 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 309,825 ... ... 14,075 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 256,150 ... ... 12,570 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,765 ... ... 10,925 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 166,295 ... ... 9,140 ... ...
$100,000 and over 545,440 ... ... 39,390 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 269,170 ... ... 16,900 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 130,225 ... ... 9,950 ... ...
$150,000 and over 146,045 ... ... 12,545 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 2,261,890 ... ... 105,660 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,378 ... ... 92,455 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 68,152 ... ... 79,935 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.9 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 930,195 ... ... 50,465 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,075 ... ... 86,885 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 60,224 ... ... 75,253 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 911,980 ... ... 37,615 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 105,246 ... ... 117,510 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 88,844 ... ... 100,468 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 364,085 ... ... 14,580 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,708 ... ... 54,039 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,805 ... ... 48,843 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 2,262,045 ... ... 105,735 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 96,863 ... ... 110,112 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,060 ... ... 91,130 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 929,645 ... ... 50,480 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,304 ... ... 106,410 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,167 ... ... 87,194 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 912,560 ... ... 37,690 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 122,835 ... ... 133,386 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 99,279 ... ... 110,337 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 363,610 ... ... 14,505 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,753 ... ... 63,658 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,052 ... ... 55,409 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,433,210 711,180 722,030 82,365 37,715 44,650
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,195 31,526 27,210 32,199 32,549 31,940
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,706 28,214 25,434 29,037 29,094 28,989
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 1,430,625 708,225 722,405 82,225 37,735 44,490
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 37,684 39,840 35,571 41,417 43,027 40,052
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 31,513 32,729 30,321 35,284 36,105 34,588
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 7,965,455 3,941,475 4,023,970 372,875 179,965 192,905
In the bottom half of the distribution 4,577,885 2,216,770 2,361,115 174,015 81,325 92,695
In the bottom decile 747,785 368,385 379,395 40,710 19,645 21,060
In the second decile 898,605 408,705 489,900 32,860 14,650 18,215
In the third decile 997,185 481,975 515,210 32,020 14,760 17,260
In the fourth decile 996,230 490,275 505,960 32,810 15,265 17,540
In the fifth decile 938,080 467,425 470,655 35,615 17,000 18,615
In the top half of the distribution 3,387,565 1,724,710 1,662,855 198,855 98,640 100,215
In the sixth decile 881,640 444,865 436,775 37,265 17,960 19,305
In the seventh decile 806,685 409,470 397,220 39,395 19,445 19,950
In the eighth decile 700,450 357,000 343,455 41,105 20,505 20,600
In the ninth decile 557,160 286,195 270,960 42,330 21,265 21,070
In the top decile 441,630 227,185 214,445 38,770 19,470 19,300
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 7,921,505 3,919,560 4,001,945 367,660 177,465 190,190
0 to 17 years 1,564,410 800,455 763,960 59,440 30,145 29,300
0 to 5 years 532,410 272,790 259,625 19,010 9,555 9,455
18 to 64 years 5,021,875 2,498,900 2,522,980 232,945 112,650 120,295
65 years and over 1,335,220 620,210 715,010 75,270 34,675 40,600
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 1,160,190 542,405 617,785 48,985 22,685 26,300
0 to 17 years 222,955 114,410 108,540 9,300 4,850 4,445
0 to 5 years 75,270 38,595 36,670 2,885 1,495 1,390
18 to 64 years 688,130 334,825 353,305 31,570 14,655 16,915
65 years and over 249,110 93,170 155,930 8,115 3,175 4,940
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.6 13.8 15.4 13.3 12.8 13.8
0 to 17 years (%) 14.3 14.3 14.2 15.6 16.1 15.2
0 to 5 years (%) 14.1 14.1 14.1 15.2 15.6 14.7
18 to 64 years (%) 13.7 13.4 14.0 13.6 13.0 14.1
65 years and over (%) 18.7 15.0 21.8 10.8 9.2 12.2
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 731,340 358,085 373,260 32,930 16,045 16,885
0 to 17 years 129,325 66,400 62,925 5,350 2,745 2,605
0 to 5 years 44,375 22,705 21,675 1,495 775 725
18 to 64 years 514,540 261,485 253,060 25,325 12,355 12,970
65 years and over 87,475 30,205 57,270 2,250 940 1,315
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 9.0 9.0 8.9
0 to 17 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.2 9.0 9.1 8.9
0 to 5 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.3 7.9 8.1 7.7
18 to 64 years (%) 10.2 10.5 10.0 10.9 11.0 10.8
65 years and over (%) 6.6 4.9 8.0 3.0 2.7 3.2
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 372,875 179,965 192,910
Official languages 7,891,110 3,911,220 3,979,890 369,775 178,695 191,085
English 3,930,690 2,058,470 1,872,225 369,630 178,640 190,990
French 7,522,350 3,725,145 3,797,200 38,010 16,840 21,165
Non-official languages 1,610,980 776,265 834,720 69,245 31,415 37,835
Aboriginal languages 50,890 25,190 25,700 740 335 410
Algonquian languages 37,515 18,545 18,965 140 60 80
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 34,415 17,050 17,370 120 55 70
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 9,850 4,735 5,115 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 10 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 775 385 385 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 260 130 130 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 0 0 40 20 20
Southern East Cree 35 25 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 0 10 0 0 0
Woods Cree 10 10 0 15 0 20
Cree, n.o.s. 17,175 8,600 8,575 70 35 40
Eastern Algonquian languages 885 460 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 880 460 425 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 2,340 1,105 1,235 15 10 10
Algonquin 2,240 1,055 1,185 10 0 0
Ojibway 105 50 50 10 10 10
Oji-Cree 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 35 20 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 30 15 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 15 10 30 15 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dene 10 0 10 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 10 0 10
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 0 0 10 10 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 10 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 10 10
Inuit languages 12,595 6,270 6,330 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 12,485 6,210 6,270 0 10 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 115 60 60 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 740 360 375 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 690 350 335 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 30 15 10 20 10 10
Salish languages 0 0 0 420 195 225
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 30 10 20
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 10 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 345 155 190
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 15
Siouan languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dakota 10 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 25 10 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 90 35 50
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 60 25 35
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 90 40 55 25 10 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,560,375 751,215 809,160 68,550 31,105 37,450
Afro-Asiatic languages 301,035 157,545 143,490 2,335 1,265 1,060
Berber languages 27,595 14,650 12,945 10 10 0
Kabyle 16,170 8,580 7,590 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 11,580 6,150 5,425 0 10 0
Cushitic languages 1,550 745 805 125 55 75
Bilen 35 20 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 30 10 30 15 20
Somali 1,460 680 780 95 35 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 286,625 149,970 136,660 2,195 1,215 985
Amharic 1,145 540 600 140 65 80
Arabic 267,965 140,280 127,685 1,660 955 700
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 195 95 95 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 0 10 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 18,035 9,490 8,540 345 160 185
Maltese 40 10 25 35 20 15
Tigrigna 420 195 225 65 30 35
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 810 430 380 20 15 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 46,050 21,955 24,095 1,390 650 740
Khmer (Cambodian) 11,840 5,620 6,220 175 95 80
Vietnamese 34,580 16,520 18,060 1,220 555 665
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 31,230 11,820 19,410 5,355 1,920 3,435
Bikol 105 45 60 10 0 10
Cebuano 1,105 360 750 375 160 215
Fijian 15 0 10 10 0 0
Hiligaynon 540 195 350 100 30 70
Ilocano 2,500 890 1,610 285 105 175
Malagasy 1,980 940 1,040 0 0 0
Malay 1,210 525 690 320 125 205
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 195 95 100 25 10 15
Pangasinan 60 20 40 20 10 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 26,705 9,785 16,915 4,815 1,705 3,110
Waray-Waray 55 10 45 25 10 20
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 540 270 275 100 40 50
Creole languages 115,445 51,970 63,475 160 80 75
Haitian Creole 4,910 2,285 2,620 10 10 0
Creole, n.o.s. 108,315 48,615 59,705 75 55 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,835 1,390 1,445 70 20 50
Dravidian languages 18,710 9,495 9,210 425 235 190
Kannada 415 210 205 30 20 10
Malayalam 510 285 220 155 95 60
Tamil 17,245 8,680 8,565 195 105 90
Telugu 930 540 390 95 45 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 10 0 10
Hmong-Mien languages 35 15 25 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 912,945 435,785 477,155 39,430 18,285 21,145
Albanian 3,375 1,730 1,645 145 95 50
Armenian 20,290 9,790 10,500 70 35 40
Balto-Slavic languages 88,425 41,725 46,700 5,140 2,375 2,765
Baltic languages 1,080 500 585 90 60 35
Latvian 335 150 185 45 25 20
Lithuanian 755 350 410 45 35 10
Slavic languages 87,520 41,315 46,205 5,050 2,315 2,735
Belarusan 365 150 215 10 10 0
Bosnian 1,975 990 985 55 15 40
Bulgarian 7,345 3,595 3,750 150 80 75
Croatian 3,580 1,760 1,820 755 395 360
Czech 2,070 975 1,095 545 260 285
Macedonian 285 140 145 15 10 0
Polish 17,760 8,090 9,665 1,195 540 650
Russian 46,665 22,265 24,400 1,710 760 950
Serbian 4,050 1,980 2,070 235 105 125
Serbo-Croatian 2,385 1,140 1,245 60 40 20
Slovak 1,520 705 820 155 80 75
Slovene (Slovenian) 970 490 480 55 15 40
Ukrainian 9,015 3,885 5,135 755 320 440
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 150 75 75 15 10 0
Celtic languages 495 305 195 150 60 90
Scottish Gaelic 155 95 65 60 30 30
Welsh 85 45 40 55 20 35
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 265 175 95 35 15 20
Germanic languages 63,370 31,835 31,530 12,105 5,580 6,530
Afrikaans 415 260 150 595 290 300
Danish 835 410 420 640 285 355
Dutch 5,060 2,665 2,395 2,275 1,115 1,155
Frisian 15 10 0 60 20 40
German 43,475 21,950 21,530 8,230 3,750 4,475
Icelandic 140 80 60 95 50 45
Norwegian 510 255 255 305 165 140
Swedish 1,580 785 795 385 175 215
Vlaams (Flemish) 760 265 495 70 35 40
Yiddish 12,375 6,225 6,155 55 15 40
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 270 125 140 10 10 0
Greek 51,060 25,520 25,540 540 290 250
Indo-Iranian languages 93,655 48,040 45,615 8,025 4,035 3,990
Indo-Aryan languages 59,570 30,870 28,700 6,865 3,450 3,420
Bengali 12,870 6,610 6,260 145 55 90
Gujarati 7,950 3,860 4,090 195 105 90
Hindi 15,570 8,285 7,280 1,895 990 900
Kashmiri 45 35 15 10 10 0
Konkani 150 70 75 15 10 10
Marathi 475 240 230 50 30 20
Nepali 1,445 725 720 95 30 70
Oriya (Odia) 55 35 20 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 17,860 9,690 8,165 5,310 2,620 2,690
Sindhi 500 240 255 70 30 40
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,335 625 710 75 35 35
Urdu 16,545 8,655 7,890 535 300 235
Iranian languages 35,420 17,830 17,585 1,150 575 580
Kurdish 1,255 665 590 20 10 10
Pashto 1,825 1,005 825 35 25 10
Persian (Farsi) 32,965 16,560 16,405 1,120 550 570
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 845 425 420 80 55 25
Italic (Romance) languages 627,545 293,620 333,920 15,145 6,660 8,485
Catalan 890 525 365 55 30 30
Italian 173,710 84,430 89,275 2,385 1,020 1,365
Portuguese 55,100 27,620 27,475 1,765 835 935
Romanian 42,655 20,550 22,110 300 135 170
Spanish 390,355 177,610 212,745 11,415 4,945 6,465
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 490 345 145 55 25 30
Japanese 7,040 3,340 3,695 2,940 1,240 1,700
Kartvelian languages 220 110 110 10 0 0
Georgian 215 105 110 10 0 0
Korean 6,260 2,825 3,430 1,875 820 1,050
Mongolic languages 270 135 130 10 0 10
Mongolian 265 135 130 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 52,840 26,665 26,175 655 325 330
Akan (Twi) 1,800 945 855 10 0 0
Bamanankan 2,385 1,240 1,145 0 0 0
Edo 190 95 95 10 0 0
Ewe 1,410 865 545 10 10 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 3,400 1,785 1,620 0 0 0
Ga 315 155 160 0 0 0
Ganda 90 40 55 20 10 10
Igbo 275 190 90 45 15 30
Lingala 9,630 4,430 5,200 20 15 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 4,490 2,210 2,285 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 3,535 1,640 1,895 50 25 25
Shona 150 75 80 70 45 20
Swahili 8,015 4,080 3,935 280 140 140
Wolof 6,555 3,545 3,015 0 0 0
Yoruba 885 485 395 90 40 50
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 17,720 9,125 8,595 135 60 75
Nilo-Saharan languages 695 345 350 25 10 15
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 695 345 350 30 15 15
Sign languages 7,775 3,095 4,675 865 320 550
American Sign Language 675 245 435 440 145 300
Quebec Sign Language 4,405 1,590 2,815 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 2,960 1,350 1,605 425 170 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 90,460 42,695 47,770 13,090 5,965 7,130
Chinese languages 90,060 42,480 47,580 13,045 5,950 7,105
Cantonese 31,885 14,900 16,980 5,935 2,820 3,115
Hakka 545 240 310 35 10 25
Mandarin 59,240 27,560 31,685 7,750 3,420 4,320
Min Dong 15 10 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,215 1,860 2,350 275 100 175
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,230 535 690 135 55 85
Chinese, n.o.s. 4,800 2,380 2,425 475 180 295
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 430 235 195 45 15 30
Burmese 140 75 60 0 0 0
Karenic languages 105 55 45 0 0 0
Tibetan 65 50 10 15 10 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 140 65 80 20 10 15
Tai-Kadai languages 7,280 3,400 3,880 440 170 270
Lao 5,785 2,850 2,935 25 20 10
Thai 2,255 875 1,375 415 150 260
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 12,475 6,265 6,210 310 175 135
Azerbaijani 510 275 235 35 20 10
Turkish 11,415 5,755 5,665 280 155 120
Uyghur 230 110 120 10 0 0
Uzbek 230 105 125 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 235 115 120 10 0 10
Uralic languages 7,870 3,710 4,160 1,125 535 590
Estonian 150 55 95 80 25 50
Finnish 500 195 305 230 80 145
Hungarian 7,215 3,450 3,765 820 425 395
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 2,140 1,170 970 85 50 35
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 372,875 179,965 192,915
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 7,585,545 3,753,190 3,832,350 349,885 169,665 180,220
Canadian citizens aged under 18 1,521,230 779,620 741,610 57,630 29,290 28,335
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 6,064,310 2,973,575 3,090,740 292,255 140,375 151,880
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 379,910 188,245 191,665 22,990 10,300 12,695
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 372,875 179,965 192,910
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 6,788,085 3,365,345 3,422,735 297,135 145,405 151,740
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 1,091,310 530,325 560,980 68,925 31,295 37,630
Before 1981 238,655 117,080 121,575 32,495 15,135 17,355
1981 to 1990 127,340 63,150 64,190 7,490 3,325 4,170
1991 to 2000 187,860 89,210 98,650 8,990 3,990 5,000
2001 to 2010 322,280 155,785 166,495 12,065 5,295 6,770
2001 to 2005 140,170 67,835 72,335 5,100 2,235 2,865
2006 to 2010 182,115 87,945 94,165 6,960 3,055 3,905
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 215,170 105,105 110,065 7,885 3,555 4,335
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 86,065 45,765 40,295 6,815 3,265 3,550
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 1,091,305 530,325 560,980 68,920 31,295 37,625
Under 5 years 112,930 54,600 58,330 7,845 3,830 4,010
5 to 14 years 174,020 87,165 86,855 12,090 5,850 6,235
15 to 24 years 215,350 98,880 116,475 15,520 6,940 8,575
25 to 44 years 515,770 256,095 259,675 27,870 12,160 15,710
45 years and over 73,230 33,590 39,640 5,605 2,510 3,095
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 1,091,305 530,330 560,980 68,925 31,295 37,630
Americas 247,505 113,190 134,315 10,570 4,580 5,990
Brazil 7,345 3,515 3,830 195 95 105
Colombia 25,580 11,645 13,935 305 125 180
El Salvador 11,120 5,500 5,615 175 70 105
Guyana 2,490 1,085 1,410 100 40 60
Haiti 80,965 35,375 45,585 65 25 40
Jamaica 4,665 2,040 2,625 300 165 135
Mexico 15,820 7,090 8,730 795 350 440
Peru 13,265 5,945 7,325 145 65 80
Trinidad and Tobago 4,075 1,840 2,240 250 90 160
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 25,955 12,800 13,155 6,930 3,015 3,915
Other places of birth in Americas 56,235 26,370 29,870 1,310 540 770
Europe 311,090 154,910 156,185 31,665 15,055 16,610
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,785 1,890 1,895 125 60 65
Croatia 2,140 1,085 1,050 375 205 165
France 81,225 43,490 37,735 570 215 360
Germany 9,750 4,365 5,390 3,160 1,400 1,760
Greece 18,420 9,135 9,285 230 135 90
Hungary 3,325 1,620 1,700 545 305 240
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 820 485 330 480 250 230
Italy 51,025 25,370 25,655 680 355 325
Netherlands 1,990 1,035 955 1,695 875 825
Poland 10,735 4,675 6,060 905 375 525
Portugal 18,985 9,185 9,800 700 320 385
Romania 28,695 13,695 15,005 315 150 165
Russian Federation 11,355 4,975 6,375 615 275 340
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,790 830 960 155 90 65
Ukraine 8,670 3,800 4,870 425 205 225
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 12,905 6,645 6,260 17,630 8,330 9,300
Other places of birth in Europe 45,500 22,630 22,870 3,060 1,520 1,540
Africa 241,410 125,250 116,165 2,925 1,420 1,505
Algeria 59,465 31,180 28,280 10 10 0
Egypt 19,490 10,290 9,200 195 130 70
Ethiopia 995 495 495 180 75 100
Kenya 785 355 430 210 75 135
Morocco 60,700 31,435 29,270 115 70 45
Nigeria 1,340 740 600 130 65 65
Somalia 580 270 310 55 25 30
South Africa, Republic of 865 475 385 1,190 560 630
Other places of birth in Africa 97,200 50,005 47,190 840 410 425
Asia 289,825 136,175 153,655 22,390 9,585 12,805
Afghanistan 7,280 3,640 3,640 70 45 30
Bangladesh 7,940 3,990 3,950 70 30 35
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 49,555 19,905 29,655 5,590 2,375 3,220
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,730 2,290 2,435 1,245 585 660
India 17,865 9,195 8,670 3,715 1,845 1,870
IranCensus data footnote 61 17,760 8,880 8,885 780 380 400
Iraq 3,735 1,960 1,775 100 55 45
Japan 1,725 395 1,330 905 210 695
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,230 1,995 2,230 1,160 510 655
Lebanon 39,135 20,800 18,340 140 85 60
Pakistan 10,010 5,260 4,750 400 220 180
Philippines 24,410 9,040 15,370 4,380 1,560 2,820
Sri Lanka 10,715 5,335 5,380 130 55 70
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 17,775 8,800 8,980 150 85 70
Taiwan 2,735 1,100 1,635 665 250 420
Viet Nam 25,440 11,765 13,675 935 420 515
Other places of birth in Asia 44,795 21,840 22,950 1,935 875 1,060
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 1,480 805 670 1,380 655 720
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 54 215,170 105,105 110,065 7,880 3,550 4,335
Americas 47,710 22,625 25,085 1,110 460 650
Brazil 3,010 1,495 1,520 50 30 15
Colombia 7,540 3,465 4,075 50 10 45
Cuba 2,565 1,260 1,315 15 0 20
Haiti 16,880 7,690 9,190 0 0 0
Jamaica 190 140 55 0 0 0
Mexico 4,210 1,955 2,255 195 90 105
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,990 2,265 1,720 645 265 375
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,955 935 1,020 10 0 10
Other places of birth in Americas 7,365 3,425 3,935 145 60 90
Europe 39,320 20,085 19,235 1,235 640 590
France 20,030 10,855 9,175 50 20 25
Germany 580 250 330 105 55 55
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 135 105 35 50 30 15
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 3,750 1,695 2,055 10 0 10
Romania 2,945 1,260 1,685 15 10 10
Russian Federation 1,970 865 1,105 90 45 50
Ukraine 2,460 1,110 1,350 85 25 60
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 860 565 290 555 335 220
Other places of birth in Europe 6,590 3,385 3,205 270 115 150
Africa 74,200 37,110 37,090 435 210 225
Algeria 16,380 8,060 8,320 0 0 0
Cameroon 7,550 3,705 3,845 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3,370 1,655 1,715 20 10 20
Côte d'Ivoire 5,070 2,505 2,565 0 0 0
Egypt 4,360 2,260 2,095 30 20 10
Eritrea 50 30 20 0 0 0
Ethiopia 125 65 60 25 15 15
Morocco 13,475 6,675 6,805 20 10 15
Nigeria 540 280 260 60 35 20
Somalia 95 40 50 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 175 115 60 110 40 70
Tunisia 5,855 3,025 2,825 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 17,155 8,690 8,470 155 80 75
Asia 53,595 25,070 28,525 4,980 2,145 2,835
Afghanistan 1,555 715 840 10 0 0
Bangladesh 860 455 405 15 10 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 10,705 4,805 5,895 1,030 435 595
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 120 35 80 60 35 20
India 2,960 1,555 1,405 525 300 220
IranCensus data footnote 61 7,505 3,545 3,960 165 80 80
Iraq 985 465 515 30 15 15
Israel 645 390 255 30 20 10
Japan 330 30 295 120 35 80
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 825 370 455 430 175 255
Lebanon 3,955 2,100 1,860 15 10 10
Nepal 360 165 195 50 15 35
Pakistan 1,815 920 895 65 35 30
Philippines 5,635 2,345 3,290 1,870 740 1,135
Saudi Arabia 435 210 225 40 20 25
Sri Lanka 860 380 480 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 7,455 3,740 3,715 95 45 50
Taiwan 170 60 105 105 35 70
Turkey 585 300 285 20 10 0
United Arab Emirates 300 160 145 25 10 10
Viet Nam 1,505 560 945 60 30 35
Other places of birth in Asia 4,025 1,765 2,265 230 95 135
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 345 215 135 125 95 30
Australia 190 120 70 80 55 20
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 155 95 65 45 40 10
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 372,875 179,960 192,915
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,204,895 590,175 614,720 79,745 36,635 43,115
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 792,085 399,535 392,550 86,280 41,840 44,440
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 5,968,475 2,951,730 3,016,745 206,845 101,490 105,355
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 72 867,685 420,465 447,220 37,750 16,810 20,940
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 469,015 243,915 225,100 20,115 9,495 10,625
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 224,720 137,975 86,745 8,780 4,780 4,000
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 244,300 105,945 138,360 11,335 4,715 6,620
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 241,225 96,130 145,095 14,465 5,670 8,795
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 146,295 75,100 71,195 2,825 1,485 1,345
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 11,150 5,320 5,825 350 165 180
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,010 372,875 179,960 192,910
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 182,885 91,890 90,995 17,880 8,260 9,615
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 175,960 88,635 87,325 17,200 7,965 9,235
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 92,655 45,510 47,145 10,230 4,735 5,500
Métis 69,365 36,260 33,100 6,830 3,185 3,650
Inuk (Inuit) 13,940 6,865 7,075 135 50 85
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 2,760 1,330 1,430 370 180 185
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 4,170 1,930 2,245 310 120 190
Non-Aboriginal identity 7,782,560 3,849,550 3,933,015 354,995 171,700 183,300
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015 372,875 179,965 192,910
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 77,490 38,580 38,915 7,725 3,510 4,215
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 7,887,960 3,902,860 3,985,100 365,150 176,455 188,695
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015 372,875 179,960 192,915
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 118,780 58,535 60,245 4,835 2,350 2,485
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 115,480 56,930 58,550 4,735 2,295 2,435
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 87,700 42,730 44,965 4,105 1,970 2,140
Métis single ancestry 17,585 9,225 8,360 590 320 275
Inuit single ancestry 10,200 4,980 5,220 30 10 25
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 3,300 1,605 1,700 105 60 50
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 2,220 1,115 1,105 80 45 30
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 995 455 540 25 0 15
Métis and Inuit ancestries 65 25 40 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 10 15 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 240,650 113,905 126,740 18,040 8,275 9,760
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 235,365 111,205 124,165 17,155 7,915 9,240
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 193,625 90,650 102,975 11,030 5,145 5,885
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 37,080 18,320 18,760 5,950 2,685 3,265
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,660 2,230 2,425 180 90 95
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 5,280 2,700 2,575 885 360 520
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,040 2,105 1,940 845 345 505
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 990 475 515 10 10 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 225 110 115 30 10 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25 15 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 7,606,025 3,769,000 3,837,030 350,005 169,335 180,665
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 372,875 179,965 192,915
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,032,365 505,180 527,185 50,990 23,790 27,200
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 90,335 46,750 43,585 10,280 5,205 5,075
Chinese 99,505 44,370 55,135 16,460 7,605 8,855
Black 319,230 154,110 165,120 3,535 1,845 1,690
Filipino 34,910 14,275 20,635 6,150 2,365 3,780
Latin American 133,920 64,655 69,260 2,675 1,255 1,420
Arab 213,740 113,420 100,320 1,480 870 615
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 62,820 29,960 32,865 2,550 1,185 1,370
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 32,405 16,200 16,210 1,095 560 535
Korean 8,055 3,865 4,190 2,110 950 1,165
Japanese 4,570 1,755 2,820 2,635 1,035 1,600
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 9,840 4,670 5,175 495 225 265
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 23,045 11,160 11,885 1,515 690 825
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 6,933,085 3,436,260 3,496,830 321,885 156,180 165,705
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 7,965,455 3,941,435 4,024,010 372,875 179,960 192,910
North American Aboriginal origins 359,430 172,440 186,985 22,870 10,625 12,250
First Nations (North American Indian) 289,610 137,550 152,065 16,095 7,520 8,570
Inuit 17,175 8,300 8,880 275 125 150
Métis 61,260 30,915 30,345 7,490 3,395 4,095
Other North American origins 4,850,145 2,390,545 2,459,605 95,560 47,160 48,400
Acadian 34,785 16,440 18,345 550 290 260
American 45,050 21,470 23,580 8,995 4,205 4,795
Canadian 4,647,840 2,288,280 2,359,555 89,015 44,005 45,015
New Brunswicker 750 370 380 10 10 0
Newfoundlander 570 280 295 155 105 55
Nova Scotian 365 155 215 10 0 15
Ontarian 1,345 660 685 25 0 30
Québécois 184,005 93,895 90,110 290 130 155
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 205 110 100 35 10 25
European origins 3,037,890 1,511,060 1,526,825 293,500 141,260 152,240
British Isles origins 745,715 360,135 385,575 226,415 109,100 117,315
Channel Islander 1,440 725 720 95 45 50
Cornish 70 35 40 135 80 55
English 228,520 111,855 116,670 147,585 70,730 76,855
Irish 446,215 211,545 234,665 76,705 35,080 41,625
Manx 200 105 95 270 135 140
Scottish 215,030 103,395 111,635 102,985 48,735 54,250
Welsh 10,765 5,075 5,690 14,740 6,815 7,925
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 32,525 15,440 17,080 15,835 7,360 8,475
French origins 1,878,795 941,770 937,025 40,645 18,445 22,205
Alsatian 1,050 520 525 30 25 10
Breton 11,140 5,410 5,725 25 10 15
Corsican 1,270 690 580 15 10 10
French 1,870,545 937,665 932,875 40,600 18,410 22,190
Western European origins (except French origins) 244,380 119,115 125,260 74,865 35,610 39,260
Austrian 12,710 6,285 6,430 4,490 2,050 2,440
Bavarian 40 30 20 50 20 35
Belgian 51,340 25,295 26,050 2,210 1,015 1,190
Dutch 26,000 12,805 13,190 18,560 8,825 9,735
Flemish 1,345 660 685 245 100 145
Frisian 15 20 0 95 45 45
German 142,225 68,250 73,975 53,065 25,230 27,830
Luxembourger 910 445 460 65 15 55
Swiss 24,500 12,615 11,885 2,920 1,430 1,490
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 125 80 50 115 55 55
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 25,460 12,490 12,975 33,080 15,560 17,520
Danish 5,700 2,815 2,885 6,410 3,065 3,345
Finnish 3,130 1,430 1,700 2,865 1,350 1,515
Icelandic 955 480 470 2,760 1,305 1,445
Norwegian 7,820 3,835 3,985 12,710 5,935 6,780
Swedish 6,840 3,275 3,565 9,855 4,515 5,345
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 2,500 1,265 1,230 1,725 875 855
Eastern European origins 249,940 121,660 128,285 48,300 22,970 25,335
Bulgarian 9,570 4,675 4,895 285 135 155
Byelorussian 2,530 1,235 1,295 225 115 105
Czech 6,295 2,965 3,330 2,080 965 1,120
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,150 1,100 1,050 635 290 350
Estonian 890 460 435 435 175 260
Hungarian 28,280 13,970 14,310 5,120 2,500 2,620
Latvian 1,740 835 905 545 265 280
Lithuanian 6,630 3,320 3,305 865 435 435
Moldovan 7,620 3,710 3,900 70 30 40
Polish 79,040 38,705 40,335 14,170 6,765 7,410
Romanian 53,060 25,935 27,125 2,435 1,130 1,305
Russian 55,230 26,405 28,830 8,945 4,325 4,620
Slovak 4,770 2,375 2,395 785 385 400
Ukrainian 42,550 20,575 21,975 20,105 9,405 10,705
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,900 1,505 1,400 385 170 215
Southern European origins 549,750 273,670 276,080 25,525 12,040 13,480
Albanian 3,760 1,950 1,805 200 125 75
Bosnian 2,970 1,485 1,490 90 35 50
Catalan 735 395 340 25 15 10
Croatian 6,745 3,375 3,370 1,780 940 845
Cypriot 480 240 245 30 10 25
Greek 71,330 36,235 35,090 2,065 970 1,100
Italian 326,700 162,650 164,045 12,045 5,750 6,290
Kosovar 505 295 210 0 0 0
Macedonian 775 400 370 105 50 45
Maltese 1,220 615 610 320 160 160
Montenegrin 450 250 200 30 25 10
Portuguese 69,805 34,825 34,980 3,495 1,625 1,875
Serbian 5,950 2,915 3,040 635 310 325
Sicilian 1,435 710 725 70 35 35
Slovenian 2,510 1,225 1,280 450 230 225
Spanish 85,360 41,745 43,615 4,995 2,170 2,825
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 3,270 1,595 1,670 595 280 315
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 300 155 145 65 45 25
Other European origins 38,670 19,875 18,800 3,650 1,795 1,850
Basque 3,620 1,930 1,690 130 55 70
Jewish 25,235 12,955 12,280 1,815 885 935
Roma (Gypsy) 475 270 205 100 40 60
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 360 180 185 65 35 35
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 9,215 4,690 4,530 1,550 785 765
Caribbean origins 201,625 93,935 107,690 2,320 1,045 1,275
Antiguan 380 170 205 15 0 10
Bahamian 430 205 225 10 10 0
Barbadian 5,570 2,585 2,985 165 65 100
Bermudan 115 50 65 75 40 35
Carib 405 150 255 10 0 0
Cuban 9,830 4,800 5,035 145 50 100
Dominican 11,560 5,320 6,235 60 15 45
Grenadian 1,965 790 1,175 60 20 45
Guadeloupean 1,010 475 535 0 0 0
Haitian 143,165 66,245 76,925 105 60 45
Jamaican 14,100 6,785 7,315 1,015 485 530
Kittitian/Nevisian 360 200 160 0 10 10
Martinican 1,775 820 950 0 0 0
Montserratan 240 140 105 10 10 0
Puerto Rican 530 270 255 75 25 50
St. Lucian 860 450 405 10 0 10
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 6,585 2,925 3,660 285 135 150
Vincentian/Grenadinian 4,020 1,695 2,325 20 15 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 5,635 2,610 3,025 235 90 140
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 4,195 1,995 2,205 140 75 70
Latin, Central and South American origins 167,275 81,215 86,065 5,125 2,315 2,815
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 6,100 2,885 3,210 235 105 125
Arawak 180 60 120 0 0 0
Argentinian 4,950 2,490 2,460 165 55 110
Belizean 80 40 40 15 0 10
Bolivian 1,730 815 915 40 25 20
Brazilian 8,345 4,075 4,275 280 115 170
Chilean 14,060 7,055 7,005 425 190 230
Colombian 33,965 15,915 18,050 470 215 255
Costa Rican 1,180 570 610 105 50 55
Ecuadorian 2,720 1,255 1,470 120 50 65
Guatemalan 10,175 5,380 4,795 170 85 80
Guyanese 3,670 1,810 1,860 190 75 115
Hispanic 1,155 570 585 80 35 40
Honduran 4,335 2,135 2,200 55 25 30
Maya 1,670 935 735 80 35 55
Mexican 26,930 13,185 13,745 1,970 915 1,055
Nicaraguan 2,805 1,360 1,445 150 85 65
Panamanian 1,460 755 710 25 10 20
Paraguayan 365 155 205 25 10 15
Peruvian 19,735 9,240 10,495 200 95 110
Salvadorean 19,200 9,535 9,665 220 100 115
Uruguayan 1,755 815 940 15 10 0
Venezuelan 7,475 3,430 4,045 90 35 60
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 5,845 2,965 2,880 305 150 155
African origins 382,665 196,910 185,755 5,225 2,680 2,540
Central and West African origins 86,695 44,720 41,975 505 250 255
Akan 630 325 310 0 0 0
Angolan 875 425 450 0 0 0
Ashanti 120 90 35 0 0 0
Beninese 4,125 2,220 1,915 0 10 0
Burkinabe 2,465 1,325 1,145 0 0 0
Cameroonian 17,095 8,635 8,465 10 0 0
Chadian 1,045 525 520 25 10 10
Congolese 20,210 9,960 10,250 65 25 40
Edo 110 60 45 0 0 0
Ewe 460 265 200 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,165 545 620 0 0 0
Gambian 150 95 55 0 0 0
Ghanaian 3,235 1,660 1,575 65 35 35
Guinean 5,255 2,765 2,485 0 0 0
Ibo 185 95 95 15 10 10
Ivorian 8,545 4,350 4,200 25 0 25
Liberian 150 60 90 0 0 0
Malian 3,535 1,755 1,775 10 10 10
Malinké 635 340 295 0 0 0
Nigerian 2,820 1,510 1,310 215 115 100
Peulh 2,110 1,080 1,030 0 0 0
Senegalese 8,250 4,420 3,835 30 20 10
Sierra Leonean 110 55 55 20 0 15
Togolese 4,080 2,210 1,870 15 15 0
Wolof 660 390 270 0 0 0
Yoruba 460 225 235 0 0 10
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 6,955 3,690 3,275 70 35 30
North African origins 225,125 117,725 107,410 885 495 395
Algerian 60,375 31,185 29,190 25 25 0
Berber 33,825 17,840 15,985 20 15 0
Coptic 685 385 305 0 0 0
Dinka 15 10 10 0 0 0
Egyptian 29,400 15,295 14,100 395 220 175
Libyan 1,075 590 485 170 115 60
Maure 530 290 240 0 0 0
Moroccan 85,940 44,520 41,420 190 105 85
Sudanese 370 220 150 30 15 15
Tunisian 21,475 11,775 9,695 65 35 30
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 3,340 1,845 1,490 25 10 25
Southern and East African origins 28,925 14,225 14,705 2,275 1,140 1,135
Afrikaner 115 75 40 125 60 60
Amhara 65 30 35 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 1,905 1,040 870 10 0 10
Burundian 6,015 2,945 3,070 0 0 0
Djiboutian 450 205 245 0 0 0
Eritrean 580 290 290 65 30 35
Ethiopian 1,575 785 785 220 105 115
Harari 20 10 10 0 0 0
Kenyan 530 270 260 175 95 80
Malagasy 3,735 1,815 1,920 0 0 0
Mauritian 3,695 1,735 1,960 35 15 20
Oromo 20 15 10 20 10 15
Rwandan 5,130 2,445 2,685 70 40 30
Seychellois 775 345 425 0 0 0
Somali 1,785 865 915 125 65 60
South African 900 490 420 1,180 590 590
Tanzanian 325 190 140 25 15 10
Tigrian 95 35 55 10 0 0
Ugandan 290 135 160 50 30 15
Zambian 45 20 25 30 10 15
Zimbabwean 300 150 145 65 35 30
Zulu 70 35 35 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,790 915 875 155 80 80
Other African origins 46,805 22,845 23,965 1,630 825 810
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 3,800 1,845 1,950 225 115 115
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 43,785 21,415 22,370 1,430 720 710
Asian origins 563,150 275,170 287,980 47,515 21,885 25,635
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 240,795 123,985 116,810 4,745 2,405 2,340
Afghan 10,945 5,550 5,395 165 90 75
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 44,875 23,680 21,195 370 205 170
Armenian 27,380 13,515 13,865 315 160 155
Assyrian 370 205 165 20 15 10
Azerbaijani 555 295 255 40 25 15
Georgian 635 295 345 40 25 15
Hazara 385 190 200 0 0 0
Iranian 25,530 12,845 12,685 1,460 695 765
Iraqi 5,520 2,780 2,740 110 75 35
Israeli 6,060 3,235 2,830 145 75 70
Jordanian 1,610 840 770 115 65 45
Kazakh 620 295 325 30 0 25
Kurd 2,135 1,180 960 35 25 10
Kuwaiti 95 50 50 15 10 10
Kyrgyz 260 140 120 0 0 0
Lebanese 78,140 40,695 37,450 720 345 375
Palestinian 6,865 3,520 3,345 165 80 85
Pashtun 515 280 235 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 645 390 255 240 145 100
Syrian 27,465 13,845 13,620 400 190 210
Tajik 390 180 210 15 10 0
Tatar 910 430 485 50 20 30
Turk 15,060 7,520 7,545 420 220 200
Turkmen 65 45 25 25 10 15
Uighur 375 185 190 25 15 15
Uzbek 465 210 255 0 10 0
Yemeni 805 450 355 25 10 10
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,465 1,385 1,075 200 110 95
South Asian origins 95,670 48,925 46,745 10,850 5,495 5,350
Bangladeshi 7,075 3,625 3,450 70 30 40
Bengali 4,125 2,035 2,090 40 15 25
Bhutanese 420 205 215 15 10 10
East Indian 51,650 26,505 25,140 9,230 4,660 4,575
Goan 210 105 110 75 55 25
Gujarati 420 205 215 60 25 40
Kashmiri 260 155 105 10 0 0
Nepali 930 460 470 105 30 75
Pakistani 13,535 7,000 6,535 460 270 190
Punjabi 2,970 1,675 1,295 760 385 375
Sinhalese 310 135 175 25 10 10
Sri Lankan 14,750 7,300 7,450 165 70 100
Tamil 3,100 1,610 1,495 70 40 30
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,135 1,190 945 200 95 105
East and Southeast Asian origins 229,985 103,805 126,180 32,260 14,175 18,090
Burmese 530 270 255 65 20 40
Cambodian (Khmer) 15,345 7,360 7,985 230 125 105
Chinese 121,445 54,595 66,850 17,980 8,260 9,720
Filipino 37,910 15,590 22,320 6,730 2,655 4,075
Hmong 35 10 20 10 0 0
Indonesian 1,320 570 755 425 155 275
Japanese 6,495 2,615 3,875 3,130 1,230 1,895
Karen 95 55 40 0 0 0
Korean 8,740 4,155 4,580 2,170 985 1,185
Laotian 7,625 3,860 3,770 95 60 30
Malaysian 645 300 340 300 105 190
Mongolian 960 470 485 75 40 35
Singaporean 105 65 40 65 30 25
Taiwanese 2,205 940 1,265 455 170 280
Thai 2,695 1,065 1,635 495 180 320
Tibetan 80 45 30 30 15 10
Vietnamese 43,080 20,790 22,290 1,665 780 890
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 275 125 155 50 0 45
Other Asian origins 1,765 905 865 180 80 100
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,770 905 860 185 80 100
Oceania origins 3,250 1,730 1,515 2,660 1,255 1,405
Australian 2,055 1,125 935 1,385 635 750
New Zealander 490 245 245 630 340 295
Pacific Islands origins 785 410 380 745 335 410
Fijian 70 25 40 120 75 50
Hawaiian 60 40 20 335 140 195
Maori 90 55 35 155 50 105
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 290 145 145 50 20 25
Samoan 15 15 0 70 45 30
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 295 155 145 35 30 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 3,531,665 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Owner 2,163,735 ... ... 107,775 ... ...
Renter 1,362,010 ... ... 62,270 ... ...
Band housing 5,915 ... ... 110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 3,531,660 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Condominium 413,325 ... ... 30,160 ... ...
Not condominium 3,118,340 ... ... 140,000 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 3,531,665 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
No bedrooms 23,725 ... ... 2,370 ... ...
1 bedroom 573,370 ... ... 32,945 ... ...
2 bedrooms 1,100,310 ... ... 49,895 ... ...
3 bedrooms 1,157,300 ... ... 46,095 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 676,955 ... ... 38,855 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 3,531,665 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 1,258,215 ... ... 59,820 ... ...
5 rooms 620,935 ... ... 25,240 ... ...
6 rooms 432,090 ... ... 21,310 ... ...
7 rooms 403,255 ... ... 18,125 ... ...
8 or more rooms 817,165 ... ... 45,675 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.8 ... ... 5.9 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 3,531,665 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 3,492,135 ... ... 168,650 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 39,530 ... ... 1,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 3,531,660 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Suitable 3,398,910 ... ... 164,105 ... ...
Not suitable 132,755 ... ... 6,055 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 3,531,660 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
1960 or before 894,495 ... ... 40,440 ... ...
1961 to 1980 1,116,760 ... ... 54,755 ... ...
1981 to 1990 503,495 ... ... 25,275 ... ...
1991 to 2000 369,020 ... ... 21,145 ... ...
2001 to 2005 196,830 ... ... 8,375 ... ...
2006 to 2010 241,545 ... ... 11,775 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 209,515 ... ... 8,390 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 3,531,665 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,304,625 ... ... 160,960 ... ...
Major repairs needed 227,040 ... ... 9,200 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 3,531,665 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
1 household maintainer 2,221,970 ... ... 96,760 ... ...
2 household maintainers 1,264,195 ... ... 68,230 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 45,500 ... ... 5,170 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 3,531,665 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
15 to 24 years 119,495 ... ... 7,010 ... ...
25 to 34 years 498,070 ... ... 22,895 ... ...
35 to 44 years 603,840 ... ... 24,430 ... ...
45 to 54 years 682,290 ... ... 30,380 ... ...
55 to 64 years 731,390 ... ... 34,895 ... ...
65 to 74 years 541,630 ... ... 28,915 ... ...
75 to 84 years 270,280 ... ... 15,020 ... ...
85 years and over 84,680 ... ... 6,610 ... ...
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 3,496,460 ... ... 166,925 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 2,763,105 ... ... 119,385 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 733,355 ... ... 47,540 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 647,975 ... ... 40,450 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 2,141,690 ... ... 105,280 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 61.9 ... ... 56.3 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.9 ... ... 19.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 983 ... ... 1,156 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,085 ... ... 1,388 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 250,302 ... ... 577,597 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 290,484 ... ... 634,182 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,358,265 ... ... 61,905 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 9.3 ... ... 12.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 33.7 ... ... 44.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 720 ... ... 1,003 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 775 ... ... 1,113 ... ...
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 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240 323,120 154,690 168,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,323,070 674,955 648,115 38,385 20,050 18,335
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 1,426,980 674,820 752,155 91,460 43,515 47,945
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,884,235 1,910,260 1,973,970 193,275 91,125 102,145
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,120,730 681,515 439,215 26,190 19,215 6,980
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 806,585 435,090 371,495 10,580 5,890 4,695
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 314,145 246,425 67,720 15,610 13,325 2,285
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,165,515 506,775 658,740 62,695 24,725 37,970
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 236,255 93,680 142,575 9,355 3,440 5,910
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,361,730 628,290 733,440 95,035 43,745 51,285
Bachelor's degree 872,060 384,275 487,790 58,360 25,610 32,750
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 118,955 54,255 64,695 6,255 2,670 3,590
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 39,045 19,865 19,185 2,875 1,720 1,155
Master's degree 281,215 139,280 141,935 21,845 10,145 11,695
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 50,455 30,615 19,840 5,695 3,600 2,100
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,125 203,455 98,130 105,325
No certificate, diploma or degree 580,635 323,880 256,750 14,850 8,965 5,885
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 808,955 396,620 412,330 50,430 25,200 25,230
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,982,345 1,447,305 1,535,040 138,175 63,965 74,210
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 866,595 513,575 353,015 17,770 13,290 4,480
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 631,795 330,140 301,655 7,050 4,015 3,030
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 234,800 183,440 51,360 10,725 9,270 1,450
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 832,430 367,185 465,245 45,720 18,450 27,275
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 167,025 67,530 99,495 6,080 2,375 3,700
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,116,300 499,010 617,290 68,600 29,850 38,755
Bachelor's degree 712,935 308,760 404,175 43,395 18,455 24,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 94,240 40,085 54,160 4,270 1,745 2,530
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 30,775 13,505 17,270 1,925 980 950
Master's degree 238,300 113,895 124,410 15,855 6,900 8,955
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 40,050 22,780 17,270 3,155 1,770 1,380
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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 323,120 154,690 168,430
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 2,750,050 1,349,775 1,400,270 129,845 63,565 66,280
Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 14,805 3,980 10,825
13. Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 14,810 3,980 10,825
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 156,720 71,485 85,240 8,775 3,600 5,165
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 25,380 18,280 7,100 950 765 180
50. Visual and performing arts 131,340 53,200 78,140 7,825 2,840 4,990
Humanities 215,735 86,065 129,675 12,775 5,130 7,640
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 32,180 7,165 25,020 1,675 460 1,215
23. English language and literature/letters 12,900 4,060 8,835 4,210 1,315 2,900
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 103,120 42,685 60,435 2,300 900 1,395
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 880 395 485 125 45 75
38. Philosophy and religious studies 10,400 6,650 3,755 860 545 320
39. Theology and religious vocations 10,125 6,200 3,930 865 550 315
54. History 17,055 9,990 7,065 2,190 1,210 980
55. French language and literature/letters 29,070 8,920 20,155 540 110 430
Social and behavioural sciences and law 380,995 125,025 255,975 27,290 10,595 16,700
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 4,315 1,165 3,150 600 150 455
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 48,530 16,690 31,845 2,170 770 1,400
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 77,470 6,070 71,400 3,390 345 3,050
22. Legal professions and studies 67,185 25,785 41,395 3,855 1,450 2,405
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 9,905 2,035 7,870 625 255 375
42. Psychology 57,335 14,030 43,305 5,280 1,720 3,565
45. Social sciences 116,255 59,245 57,015 11,370 5,915 5,450
Business, management and public administration 879,190 321,450 557,740 34,165 13,235 20,930
30.16 Accounting and computer science 815 300 520 45 25 20
44. Public administration and social service professions 47,715 10,490 37,225 3,855 1,165 2,690
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 830,660 310,665 519,990 30,260 12,040 18,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 140,990 76,780 64,215 9,365 5,170 4,195
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 49,705 20,900 28,805 4,490 2,075 2,415
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 23,210 13,865 9,350 1,335 620 710
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 21,890 10,810 11,080 70 15 60
40. Physical sciences 39,060 27,545 11,515 3,220 2,400 820
41. Science technologies/technicians 7,120 3,660 3,465 250 60 195
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 152,105 104,850 47,255 7,315 4,855 2,460
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 125,480 92,730 32,750 5,515 4,020 1,500
25. Library science 11,110 2,145 8,965 660 95 565
27. Mathematics and statistics 13,415 8,365 5,045 1,025 660 365
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,100 1,605 495 110 80 30
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 828,400 758,350 70,055 31,680 28,965 2,725
04. Architecture and related services 29,015 17,055 11,960 1,355 875 480
14. Engineering 150,450 124,585 25,865 6,170 5,335 835
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 150,640 135,445 15,195 6,660 5,880 780
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 60 20 40 25 0 25
46. Construction trades 185,385 179,995 5,390 8,505 8,320 185
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 184,280 178,510 5,770 5,520 5,305 205
48. Precision production 128,580 122,750 5,830 3,460 3,240 215
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 85,485 56,900 28,585 4,325 2,675 1,655
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 51,770 30,870 20,900 2,170 1,245 925
03. Natural resources and conservation 33,715 26,025 7,690 2,160 1,435 730
Health and related fields 480,230 95,450 384,780 31,855 6,920 24,940
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 27,955 14,675 13,280 2,105 1,110 1,000
51. Health professions and related programs 441,105 74,630 366,470 28,835 5,235 23,605
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 11,160 6,140 5,020 915 575 340
Personal, protective and transportation services 290,005 151,070 138,935 10,875 5,980 4,895
12. Personal and culinary services 164,595 43,720 120,875 6,840 2,670 4,170
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 290 270 20 155 140 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 1,345 1,245 100 265 240 25
43. Security and protective services 54,625 42,415 12,210 1,500 1,040 465
49. Transportation and materials moving 69,160 63,425 5,740 2,110 1,890 220
Other 1,055 375 680 40 20 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 1,055 375 675 40 20 20
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 4,371,935 2,167,805 2,204,130 203,455 98,130 105,325
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,389,585 720,500 669,085 65,280 34,165 31,115
Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 8,660 2,230 6,430
13. Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 8,660 2,230 6,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 122,045 55,575 66,475 6,435 2,600 3,835
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 19,510 13,740 5,770 635 485 150
50. Visual and performing arts 102,535 41,830 60,705 5,800 2,115 3,690
Humanities 138,330 54,580 83,750 8,595 3,320 5,275
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 25,220 5,455 19,765 1,125 265 860
23. English language and literature/letters 9,585 2,990 6,595 2,815 855 1,970
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 57,730 25,305 32,430 1,685 660 1,030
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 600 255 350 75 35 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 6,980 4,415 2,570 535 325 210
39. Theology and religious vocations 5,415 3,380 2,035 530 295 235
54. History 12,235 7,140 5,095 1,525 845 685
55. French language and literature/letters 20,555 5,640 14,915 300 45 250
Social and behavioural sciences and law 301,550 95,120 206,430 20,360 7,420 12,945
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 3,550 925 2,620 450 95 350
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 40,275 13,900 26,370 1,825 620 1,200
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 63,120 4,295 58,825 2,580 265 2,315
22. Legal professions and studies 53,620 18,830 34,790 2,870 895 1,980
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 6,840 1,420 5,420 535 225 305
42. Psychology 44,540 10,255 34,285 3,590 1,045 2,540
45. Social sciences 89,610 45,495 44,110 8,515 4,270 4,250
Business, management and public administration 706,400 248,920 457,480 25,145 9,490 15,655
30.16 Accounting and computer science 615 215 400 30 20 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 38,320 7,835 30,485 2,685 720 1,960
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 667,470 240,870 426,600 22,430 8,750 13,680
Physical and life sciences and technologies 92,480 49,390 43,090 6,455 3,315 3,140
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 40,895 16,635 24,260 3,355 1,485 1,865
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 12,450 7,435 5,015 940 435 500
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 4,175 2,385 1,785 40 0 35
40. Physical sciences 29,705 20,255 9,445 1,990 1,355 630
41. Science technologies/technicians 5,255 2,675 2,580 135 25 105
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 132,750 91,865 40,885 5,975 4,075 1,900
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 112,715 83,240 29,470 4,910 3,605 1,310
25. Library science 8,720 1,665 7,055 385 70 315
27. Mathematics and statistics 9,725 5,815 3,915 590 340 245
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,585 1,150 440 85 65 25
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 639,185 577,845 61,335 22,335 20,115 2,220
04. Architecture and related services 24,260 13,870 10,385 940 545 400
14. Engineering 126,835 103,165 23,665 4,355 3,635 720
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 116,595 103,710 12,885 4,545 3,940 605
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 50 15 30 15 0 15
46. Construction trades 134,865 130,350 4,510 6,220 6,065 155
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 139,935 135,155 4,780 3,860 3,695 165
48. Precision production 96,655 91,580 5,075 2,405 2,240 165
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 69,865 45,215 24,655 3,315 1,920 1,395
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 41,755 23,965 17,795 1,605 890 720
03. Natural resources and conservation 28,110 21,250 6,860 1,715 1,035 680
Health and related fields 368,600 72,245 296,355 22,865 5,035 17,830
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 22,660 11,635 11,030 1,700 875 825
51. Health professions and related programs 337,320 56,510 280,810 20,605 3,860 16,740
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 8,620 4,110 4,510 560 300 255
Personal, protective and transportation services 229,640 118,260 111,375 7,990 4,425 3,565
12. Personal and culinary services 129,245 32,830 96,410 5,065 2,085 2,985
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 225 200 25 105 90 15
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 875 795 80 170 145 20
43. Security and protective services 42,550 32,575 9,975 1,135 770 360
49. Transportation and materials moving 56,750 51,860 4,890 1,510 1,335 180
Other 890 300 595 35 15 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 890 300 595 35 10 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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240 323,125 154,690 168,430
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,750,045 1,349,775 1,400,270 129,845 63,565 66,280
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 3,884,235 1,910,265 1,973,970 193,275 91,125 102,150
Location of study inside Canada 3,509,610 1,716,730 1,792,880 161,960 76,215 85,750
Same as province or territory of residence 3,367,195 1,642,930 1,724,270 113,135 52,405 60,730
Different than province or territory of residence 142,415 73,800 68,610 48,825 23,810 25,020
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 374,620 193,530 181,090 31,310 14,910 16,400
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 28,320 16,915 11,410 8,220 4,230 3,990
Philippines 12,515 3,600 8,920 2,590 810 1,785
India 6,805 3,660 3,150 1,125 590 535
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 11,250 6,535 4,715 7,230 3,785 3,445
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 17,155 7,755 9,395 1,620 645 970
France 69,665 39,885 29,780 300 135 170
Other 228,905 115,185 113,725 10,225 4,725 5,495
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 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,130 203,450 98,130 105,325
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,389,590 720,505 669,085 65,280 34,160 31,115
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,982,350 1,447,305 1,535,045 138,170 63,965 74,205
Location of study inside Canada 2,676,230 1,293,455 1,382,780 118,710 55,475 63,230
Same as province or territory of residence 2,567,605 1,238,320 1,329,280 86,795 39,925 46,875
Different than province or territory of residence 108,630 55,125 53,500 31,910 15,555 16,355
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 306,115 153,850 152,265 19,470 8,490 10,980
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 19,655 11,145 8,505 4,525 2,130 2,395
Philippines 10,545 2,935 7,610 2,330 705 1,625
India 4,865 2,465 2,400 855 385 470
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,390 4,245 3,145 3,040 1,495 1,540
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 15,420 6,865 8,550 1,370 555 815
France 57,315 32,115 25,205 220 90 130
Other 190,930 94,085 96,850 7,125 3,125 4,005
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 323,120 154,690 168,430
In the labour force 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 205,935 104,100 101,840
Employed 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220 194,510 97,915 96,590
Unemployed 306,170 177,630 128,540 11,430 6,180 5,245
Not in the labour force 2,378,780 1,045,300 1,333,480 117,185 50,595 66,595
Participation rate 64.1 67.9 60.5 63.7 67.3 60.5
Employment rate 59.5 62.5 56.7 60.2 63.3 57.3
Unemployment rate 7.2 8.0 6.3 5.6 5.9 5.2
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 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240 323,120 154,690 168,430
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 2,228,315 967,660 1,260,655 106,435 45,635 60,800
Worked 4,405,965 2,292,375 2,113,585 216,685 109,055 107,630
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 2,084,020 1,145,805 938,215 103,045 56,645 46,395
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 2,321,945 1,146,575 1,175,375 113,640 52,405 61,230
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 42.7 42.3 42.4 42.9 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 205,935 104,095 101,835
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,485 51,640 49,850 3,160 1,540 1,620
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 4,154,015 2,163,095 1,990,915 202,775 102,550 100,220
Employee 3,664,920 1,863,740 1,801,185 172,955 85,120 87,830
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 489,090 299,355 189,730 29,820 17,435 12,385
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 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 205,935 104,095 101,840
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,640 49,850 3,160 1,540 1,615
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 202,775 102,555 100,220
0 Management occupations 418,450 263,585 154,875 22,630 13,345 9,285
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 677,390 210,525 466,865 32,140 9,200 22,940
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 286,270 222,375 63,895 15,765 12,275 3,495
3 Health occupations 295,765 57,160 238,610 15,985 3,900 12,090
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 502,945 147,145 355,795 28,850 10,905 17,945
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 135,730 64,370 71,365 8,080 3,445 4,630
6 Sales and service occupations 988,610 449,820 538,790 49,860 22,790 27,070
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 574,675 544,100 30,570 22,895 21,630 1,265
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 67,290 55,610 11,685 3,920 3,020 895
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 206,875 148,405 58,475 2,650 2,050 600
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 4,255,495 2,214,735 2,040,765 205,935 104,095 101,840
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,635 49,850 3,160 1,540 1,620
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 202,775 102,555 100,220
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 84,060 60,460 23,595 2,305 1,460 840
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 20,920 18,175 2,745 630 555 80
22 Utilities 28,410 20,650 7,755 500 405 95
23 Construction 254,055 223,770 30,285 13,935 12,575 1,360
31-33 Manufacturing 458,315 332,080 126,240 7,055 5,240 1,815
41 Wholesale trade 157,365 104,885 52,475 3,790 2,635 1,150
44-45 Retail trade 508,170 239,625 268,545 23,520 11,315 12,200
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 187,550 142,550 45,000 7,780 5,770 2,015
51 Information and cultural industries 100,775 59,705 41,070 4,215 2,425 1,790
52 Finance and insurance 165,140 66,175 98,965 6,180 2,555 3,630
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 61,380 36,505 24,875 4,305 2,245 2,060
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 288,715 161,030 127,685 17,115 9,805 7,310
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,305 1,270 2,035 210 75 130
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 176,185 108,280 67,905 9,280 5,430 3,850
61 Educational services 306,575 96,170 210,405 16,620 5,975 10,645
62 Health care and social assistance 532,680 99,380 433,295 27,450 6,225 21,225
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 84,130 44,235 39,895 5,675 2,715 2,960
72 Accommodation and food services 278,500 123,235 155,265 18,650 8,705 9,945
81 Other services (except public administration) 193,700 89,455 104,245 8,695 3,490 5,205
91 Public administration 264,085 135,455 128,630 24,870 12,965 11,895
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 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220 194,510 97,915 96,595
Worked at home 266,285 134,325 131,960 17,495 8,555 8,940
Worked outside Canada 10,600 7,580 3,020 820 540 280
No fixed workplace address 351,595 265,405 86,185 24,035 17,480 6,550
Worked at usual place 3,320,850 1,629,795 1,691,050 152,160 71,335 80,825
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 3,320,845 1,629,795 1,691,050 152,160 71,335 80,825
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,732,155 810,895 921,260 56,880 25,260 31,625
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 485,450 234,700 250,750 91,175 43,620 47,555
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 1,037,125 549,095 488,030 3,050 1,770 1,275
Commute to a different province or territory 66,125 35,110 31,015 1,055 685 370
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 3,672,445 1,895,200 1,777,240 176,190 88,815 87,375
Car, truck, van - as a driver 2,739,405 1,475,775 1,263,625 114,990 59,895 55,100
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 133,760 51,045 82,715 8,520 3,145 5,375
Public transit 503,285 217,465 285,820 18,820 7,775 11,040
Walked 205,350 93,595 111,760 18,115 8,120 9,995
Bicycle 54,625 36,470 18,155 11,400 7,055 4,340
Other method 36,010 20,845 15,170 4,345 2,825 1,520
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 3,672,440 1,895,200 1,777,240 176,190 88,815 87,375
Less than 15 minutes 1,035,455 493,225 542,235 53,615 25,405 28,210
15 to 29 minutes 1,200,455 617,010 583,445 72,040 36,475 35,560
30 to 44 minutes 777,955 425,640 352,310 31,910 17,195 14,715
45 to 59 minutes 343,540 184,440 159,100 10,720 5,460 5,260
60 minutes and over 315,035 174,875 140,160 7,905 4,275 3,630
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 3,672,440 1,895,205 1,777,240 176,190 88,815 87,375
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 256,150 192,835 63,315 7,540 5,070 2,475
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 675,585 420,120 255,465 28,135 16,980 11,150
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 1,133,510 527,925 605,580 47,980 24,355 23,630
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 714,935 296,300 418,630 43,760 19,005 24,750
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 349,845 148,715 201,125 24,025 10,385 13,640
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 542,425 309,295 233,125 24,745 13,020 11,730
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 4,529,770 2,352,115 2,177,655 223,215 112,270 110,945
Single responses 4,187,865 2,169,480 2,018,385 221,950 111,735 110,215
Official languages 4,153,710 2,152,290 2,001,420 220,745 111,190 109,555
English 541,720 294,935 246,780 220,080 111,005 109,075
French 3,611,990 1,857,350 1,754,640 660 190 475
Non-official languages 34,160 17,190 16,970 1,210 545 665
Aboriginal languages 12,670 6,180 6,490 20 0 15
Algonquian languages 8,350 4,095 4,260 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 8,285 4,060 4,220 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,100 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 1,800 840 960 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 210 105 100 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 35 20 15 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5,145 2,515 2,630 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 20 10 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 25 20 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 15 25 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 30 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 4,305 2,080 2,220 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 4,290 2,075 2,215 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 15 0 15 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 0 15 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 20 10 15
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 10 10 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 10
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 21,490 11,005 10,480 1,185 535 655
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,895 1,125 775 10 10 0
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,860 1,110 745 10 10 0
Amharic 0 0 0 10 10 0
Arabic 1,715 1,045 665 10 10 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 10 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 140 70 70 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,725 850 870 50 25 25
Khmer (Cambodian) 315 140 175 10 10 0
Vietnamese 1,410 710 695 40 25 15
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 135 65 70 20 0 15
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 10 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 115 50 60 20 10 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 275 90 190 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 10 0 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 265 90 175 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 150 75 75 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 145 75 70 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 10,165 5,255 4,910 230 70 160
Albanian 30 20 10 0 0 0
Armenian 275 130 145 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 1,130 500 635 55 10 45
Baltic languages 15 0 10 0 0 0
Latvian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 1,115 495 625 60 10 45
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 55 20 30 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Czech 10 0 10 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 170 65 105 0 0 10
Russian 735 340 395 40 15 35
Serbian 10 15 0 0 0 10
Serbo-Croatian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 110 35 75 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 1,285 575 715 35 10 20
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 15 10 0 0 0 0
Dutch 25 10 15 10 10 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 370 170 195 20 10 20
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 15 10 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 860 375 485 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 525 260 270 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,385 780 600 55 20 30
Indo-Aryan languages 680 390 295 45 20 25
Bengali 110 70 35 0 0 0
Gujarati 20 0 10 0 0 0
Hindi 35 20 15 10 10 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 20 0 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 415 225 190 35 15 25
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 85 50 35 0 0 0
Iranian languages 700 395 305 0 0 0
Kurdish 15 0 15 0 0 0
Pashto 10 0 15 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 675 385 285 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 5,525 2,990 2,540 85 30 60
Catalan 15 0 15 0 0 0
Italian 590 315 275 10 0 0
Portuguese 635 365 270 10 0 10
Romanian 320 140 175 0 0 0
Spanish 3,975 2,165 1,810 70 25 45
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 235 80 150 80 20 60
Kartvelian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Georgian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 300 150 150 100 55 45
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 45 25 20 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 10 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 25 20 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 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 205 60 140 50 10 40
American Sign Language 0 0 0 45 10 35
Quebec Sign Language 125 20 110 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 70 45 30 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 6,070 3,125 2,945 600 315 280
Chinese languages 6,075 3,130 2,950 600 320 285
Cantonese 2,655 1,325 1,330 295 165 130
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 3,100 1,630 1,465 285 145 140
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 70 40 30 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 235 130 110 20 0 15
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 110 40 75 25 0 20
Lao 55 25 30 0 0 0
Thai 55 10 40 25 10 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 110 60 50 15 10 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 110 55 55 15 10 10
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 40 10 40 0 0 10
Estonian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 35 0 35 0 0 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Multiple responses 341,900 182,635 159,265 1,260 535 725
English and French 315,620 169,365 146,255 430 190 245
English and non-official language 6,545 3,655 2,890 800 340 470
French and non-official language 7,525 3,460 4,065 10 0 0
English, French and non-official language 12,205 6,160 6,055 25 10 15
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 4,529,770 2,352,110 2,177,655 223,215 112,270 110,945
None 3,107,035 1,588,345 1,518,690 215,565 108,775 106,790
English 1,031,380 555,940 475,440 1,060 370 690
French 317,490 169,785 147,705 3,090 1,530 1,565
Non-official language 49,850 25,900 23,950 3,310 1,495 1,815
Aboriginal 4,985 2,285 2,705 80 30 45
Non-Aboriginal 44,865 23,620 21,245 3,225 1,460 1,765
English and French 2,185 1,040 1,140 0 0 0
English and non-official language 14,910 7,255 7,655 10 0 10
French and non-official language 6,855 3,795 3,055 180 95 85
English, French and non-official language 65 50 20 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 7,880,315 3,897,740 3,982,575 369,775 178,430 191,350
Non-movers 6,965,520 3,447,320 3,518,195 309,555 149,130 160,430
Movers 914,800 450,420 464,380 60,220 29,295 30,925
Non-migrants 547,410 269,850 277,560 35,595 17,405 18,190
Migrants 367,385 180,565 186,820 24,625 11,890 12,730
Internal migrants 305,465 149,335 156,135 20,580 9,865 10,710
Intraprovincial migrants 284,280 137,945 146,330 13,280 6,210 7,065
Interprovincial migrants 21,190 11,385 9,805 7,300 3,660 3,640
External migrants 61,920 31,235 30,685 4,045 2,025 2,025
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 7,520,960 3,714,155 3,806,805 356,820 171,985 184,835
Non-movers 4,825,870 2,388,805 2,437,065 201,460 96,885 104,575
Movers 2,695,090 1,325,345 1,369,740 155,355 75,100 80,255
Non-migrants 1,507,665 741,220 766,440 85,610 41,655 43,955
Migrants 1,187,425 584,125 603,295 69,745 33,440 36,305
Internal migrants 949,170 464,830 484,340 55,945 26,965 28,980
Intraprovincial migrants 893,800 436,525 457,270 35,445 16,915 18,535
Interprovincial migrants 55,370 28,300 27,070 20,500 10,050 10,450
External migrants 238,250 119,295 118,960 13,800 6,475 7,330

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Quebec [Province] and Capital, RD [Census division], British Columbia (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 10, 2024).

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