Census Profile, 2016 Census
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula [Economic region], Ontario and Ontario [Province]

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Characteristic Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,412,714 ... ... 13,448,494 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,372,227 ... ... 12,851,821 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.0 ... ... 4.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 594,569 ... ... 5,598,391 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 563,078 ... ... 5,169,174 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 197.7 ... ... 14.8 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 7,145.17 ... ... 908,699.33 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,412,715 687,705 725,010 13,448,495 6,559,390 6,889,105
0 to 14 years 225,750 115,945 109,805 2,207,970 1,131,615 1,076,350
0 to 4 years 71,525 36,645 34,880 697,360 357,300 340,055
5 to 9 years 76,425 39,140 37,285 756,085 387,320 368,765
10 to 14 years 77,800 40,160 37,645 754,530 387,000 367,530
15 to 64 years 916,545 450,715 465,830 8,988,865 4,412,115 4,576,750
15 to 19 years 83,370 42,725 40,640 811,670 416,730 394,945
20 to 24 years 89,390 45,650 43,745 894,390 457,815 436,570
25 to 29 years 83,545 41,910 41,635 874,350 436,345 438,010
30 to 34 years 83,325 40,840 42,480 864,765 420,800 443,965
35 to 39 years 81,820 39,735 42,085 842,485 402,900 439,585
40 to 44 years 86,250 41,770 44,480 871,875 418,465 453,415
45 to 49 years 94,655 45,990 48,665 937,385 453,105 484,275
50 to 54 years 110,840 54,120 56,715 1,056,345 517,170 539,175
55 to 59 years 107,535 52,325 55,210 989,460 482,280 507,180
60 to 64 years 95,825 45,650 50,175 846,145 406,505 439,640
65 years and over 270,420 121,045 149,375 2,251,655 1,015,655 1,236,000
65 to 69 years 85,315 40,640 44,675 737,745 352,475 385,270
70 to 74 years 63,170 29,935 33,240 528,645 250,455 278,185
75 to 79 years 46,765 21,500 25,265 393,010 179,810 213,195
80 to 84 years 35,735 15,160 20,570 291,185 126,825 164,360
85 years and over 39,435 13,810 25,625 301,075 106,090 194,985
85 to 89 years 24,635 9,445 15,190 188,470 73,045 115,425
90 to 94 years 11,740 3,660 8,080 88,390 27,400 60,990
95 to 99 years 2,720 655 2,065 21,210 5,150 16,060
100 years and over 335 50 290 3,005 495 2,520
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 16.0 16.9 15.1 16.4 17.3 15.6
15 to 64 years 64.9 65.5 64.3 66.8 67.3 66.4
65 years and over 19.1 17.6 20.6 16.7 15.5 17.9
85 years and over 2.8 2.0 3.5 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 42.4 41.2 43.5 41.0 40.0 41.9
Median age of the population 43.5 42.1 44.7 41.3 40.2 42.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Single-detached house 353,520 ... ... 2,807,380 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 59,555 ... ... 886,705 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 149,055 ... ... 1,460,200 ... ...
Semi-detached house 23,160 ... ... 289,975 ... ...
Row house 56,795 ... ... 460,425 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 16,420 ... ... 176,080 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 51,150 ... ... 522,810 ... ...
Other single-attached house 1,535 ... ... 10,910 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 945 ... ... 14,890 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 563,075 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 person 152,595 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
2 persons 195,645 ... ... 1,693,525 ... ...
3 persons 87,915 ... ... 834,260 ... ...
4 persons 80,560 ... ... 796,320 ... ...
5 or more persons 46,360 ... ... 503,775 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,386,050 ... ... 13,242,160 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,186,960 571,760 615,200 11,240,525 5,427,775 5,812,750
Married or living common law 679,850 340,020 339,835 6,438,085 3,219,290 3,218,795
Married 577,165 288,750 288,420 5,531,930 2,764,275 2,767,655
Living common law 102,685 51,270 51,415 906,155 455,015 451,145
Not married and not living common law 507,115 231,745 275,370 4,802,440 2,208,485 2,593,955
Never married 314,030 169,265 144,765 3,182,785 1,689,180 1,493,605
Separated 39,355 16,815 22,540 328,675 138,140 190,535
Divorced 75,235 29,560 45,670 653,835 252,900 400,935
Widowed 78,495 16,100 62,390 637,150 128,265 508,880
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 403,805 ... ... 3,782,540 ... ...
2 persons 205,605 ... ... 1,815,000 ... ...
3 persons 86,630 ... ... 844,545 ... ...
4 persons 77,960 ... ... 792,435 ... ...
5 or more persons 33,610 ... ... 330,560 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 403,805 ... ... 3,782,545 ... ...
Total couple families 332,835 ... ... 3,137,570 ... ...
Married couples 281,515 ... ... 2,684,735 ... ...
Common-law couples 51,320 ... ... 452,840 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 70,970 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
Female parent 56,515 ... ... 518,480 ... ...
Male parent 14,455 ... ... 126,495 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 332,835 ... ... 3,137,565 ... ...
Couples without children 162,560 ... ... 1,428,575 ... ...
Couples with children 170,280 ... ... 1,708,995 ... ...
1 child 66,295 ... ... 658,305 ... ...
2 children 72,260 ... ... 738,710 ... ...
3 or more children 31,730 ... ... 311,975 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 70,970 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
1 child 43,050 ... ... 386,425 ... ...
2 children 20,340 ... ... 186,240 ... ...
3 or more children 7,580 ... ... 72,310 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 222,355 102,175 120,180 2,139,825 990,525 1,149,300
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 563,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One-census-family households 381,720 ... ... 3,481,885 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 153,745 ... ... 1,311,575 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 227,975 ... ... 2,170,315 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 10,840 ... ... 145,615 ... ...
Non-census-family households 170,515 ... ... 1,541,665 ... ...
One-person households 152,595 ... ... 1,341,305 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 17,920 ... ... 200,365 ... ...
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 1,394,645 680,740 713,910 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
English only 1,288,005 635,420 652,585 11,455,500 5,689,830 5,765,665
French only 925 385 540 40,040 17,340 22,705
English and French 89,895 38,470 51,430 1,490,390 665,850 824,540
Neither English nor French 15,825 6,465 9,360 326,935 130,850 196,085
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 1,394,645 680,735 713,910 13,312,865 6,503,880 6,808,995
English 1,351,300 661,665 689,635 12,394,325 6,095,970 6,298,355
French 23,725 10,820 12,900 504,130 236,875 267,250
English and French 4,175 1,990 2,180 92,940 42,910 50,030
Neither English nor French 15,450 6,260 9,195 321,480 128,125 193,355
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 25,810 11,820 13,990 550,600 258,330 292,270
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.9 1.7 2.0 4.1 4.0 4.3
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 1,394,650 680,735 713,910 13,312,870 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 1,371,235 669,490 701,745 12,946,960 6,327,630 6,619,330
Official languages 1,132,260 555,855 576,405 9,393,040 4,637,520 4,755,520
English 1,107,860 544,725 563,130 8,902,320 4,406,210 4,496,110
French 24,400 11,130 13,270 490,715 231,310 259,410
Non-official languages 238,980 113,635 125,340 3,553,920 1,690,110 1,863,810
Aboriginal languages 205 95 110 22,765 10,815 11,950
Algonquian languages 90 40 50 21,235 10,175 11,060
Blackfoot 0 0 0 10 5 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 15 5 10 5,080 2,485 2,595
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Moose Cree 0 0 0 85 40 45
Naskapi 0 0 0 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 5 0 0 55 25 30
Plains Cree 0 0 0 35 5 30
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 0 5 355 135 225
Woods Cree 0 0 0 15 10 5
Cree, n.o.s. 10 5 10 4,500 2,255 2,245
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 5 5 90 40 50
Malecite 5 5 0 10 5 0
Mi'kmaq 10 5 5 85 35 50
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 60 25 30 16,025 7,620 8,400
Algonquin 0 0 0 65 30 35
Ojibway 55 25 35 9,505 4,515 4,985
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 6,310 3,015 3,300
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 0 145 65 80
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 60 20 40
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 55 20 35
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 5 5 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dene 0 0 0 20 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 0 5
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 5 5 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 5
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 5
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Haida 0 0 0 0 5 0
Inuit languages 10 5 0 475 165 305
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Inuktitut 5 5 0 425 145 280
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 20 25
Iroquoian languages 80 40 45 710 300 410
Cayuga 35 15 15 40 20 20
Mohawk 50 25 25 590 255 335
Oneida 5 0 0 55 15 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 20 5 15
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 25 15 15
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5 5 0 10 5 5
Dakota 0 0 0 5 5 5
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 5 0 5 5 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Nisga'a 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 5 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 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 5 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 20 10 5 235 130 105
Non-Aboriginal languages 238,775 113,540 125,235 3,531,160 1,679,300 1,851,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 18,630 9,555 9,075 253,830 127,720 126,110
Berber languages 35 25 10 725 405 320
Kabyle 0 5 0 425 225 200
Berber languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 305 180 120
Cushitic languages 1,255 585 670 24,605 10,730 13,870
Bilen 5 0 0 250 140 110
Oromo 55 30 25 1,445 720 730
Somali 1,190 550 640 22,680 9,755 12,925
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 225 115 110
Semitic languages 17,280 8,925 8,355 227,985 116,320 111,665
Amharic 275 130 145 10,720 4,960 5,760
Arabic 13,440 7,010 6,430 171,370 88,400 82,965
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 2,345 1,155 1,195 14,555 7,135 7,420
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 245 130 120 4,795 2,365 2,425
Harari 10 0 5 1,030 485 545
Hebrew 245 145 105 11,575 6,220 5,350
Maltese 390 200 190 5,175 2,575 2,600
Tigrigna 185 90 95 7,345 3,470 3,870
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 1,435 705 730
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 55 25 35 520 265 250
Austro-Asiatic languages 5,995 2,765 3,225 78,125 35,880 42,240
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,050 470 580 7,355 3,330 4,020
Vietnamese 4,940 2,295 2,645 70,690 32,520 38,165
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 85 30 50
Austronesian languages 9,375 3,545 5,830 194,380 76,060 118,315
Bikol 35 15 20 595 260 330
Cebuano 360 135 225 6,545 2,500 4,045
Fijian 10 5 5 80 45 40
Hiligaynon 90 30 60 2,750 1,030 1,725
Ilocano 510 210 290 11,285 4,430 6,860
Malagasy 0 0 0 100 45 55
Malay 210 70 135 5,760 2,520 3,240
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 80 35 40 1,505 670 840
Pangasinan 15 5 10 535 215 315
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,965 2,990 4,975 163,415 63,665 99,755
Waray-Waray 20 5 10 405 140 270
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 1,400 550 850
Creole languages 595 290 300 11,255 5,095 6,165
Haitian Creole 65 30 35 630 290 340
Creole, n.o.s. 365 175 185 8,025 3,580 4,440
Creole languages, n.i.e. 165 85 75 2,605 1,225 1,380
Dravidian languages 2,310 1,145 1,165 148,605 73,530 75,075
Kannada 95 55 45 2,670 1,365 1,305
Malayalam 1,130 570 565 17,140 8,795 8,350
Tamil 835 395 435 117,630 57,310 60,320
Telugu 245 130 115 10,820 5,895 4,925
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 340 165 175
Hmong-Mien languages 5 0 0 525 250 270
Indo-European languages 169,665 81,270 88,400 2,024,365 980,200 1,044,165
Albanian 1,650 830 825 19,045 9,535 9,510
Armenian 620 300 320 15,070 7,305 7,765
Balto-Slavic languages 47,215 21,605 25,615 410,725 188,695 222,025
Baltic languages 1,250 515 735 9,080 3,785 5,295
Latvian 510 210 305 3,910 1,650 2,260
Lithuanian 740 305 430 5,175 2,135 3,035
Slavic languages 45,965 21,090 24,875 401,645 184,915 216,730
Belarusan 25 10 20 515 230 280
Bosnian 1,255 635 620 6,370 3,125 3,245
Bulgarian 600 280 320 9,095 4,355 4,740
Croatian 6,890 3,360 3,525 31,875 15,460 16,410
Czech 1,600 725 870 10,670 4,930 5,740
Macedonian 760 370 390 15,635 7,470 8,165
Polish 15,655 6,885 8,770 121,075 54,675 66,405
Russian 3,650 1,570 2,080 101,100 45,630 55,470
Serbian 7,975 3,985 3,990 41,740 20,585 21,150
Serbo-Croatian 625 295 330 4,875 2,310 2,570
Slovak 1,250 545 700 10,280 4,710 5,565
Slovene (Slovenian) 1,150 505 645 6,740 2,995 3,745
Ukrainian 4,360 1,835 2,525 40,375 17,760 22,610
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 170 95 75 1,310 670 635
Celtic languages 105 45 55 1,110 505 605
Scottish Gaelic 50 20 25 450 210 240
Welsh 40 20 20 435 180 260
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 225 120 110
Germanic languages 28,855 13,395 15,455 200,640 94,475 106,165
Afrikaans 370 175 195 2,295 1,125 1,170
Danish 515 230 280 4,265 2,010 2,250
Dutch 10,235 4,855 5,385 51,720 24,875 26,840
Frisian 285 150 135 1,240 630 620
German 16,550 7,595 8,950 131,525 61,520 70,005
Icelandic 30 15 20 210 100 110
Norwegian 80 35 45 940 405 540
Swedish 205 80 125 2,395 1,040 1,350
Vlaams (Flemish) 510 220 290 2,150 925 1,225
Yiddish 60 40 25 3,735 1,765 1,970
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 170 80 85
Greek 3,090 1,590 1,495 55,415 27,305 28,110
Indo-Iranian languages 27,740 14,085 13,655 707,845 357,350 350,495
Indo-Aryan languages 22,070 11,230 10,835 565,600 285,720 279,875
Bengali 1,570 790 775 46,810 23,615 23,195
Gujarati 2,820 1,495 1,325 76,675 38,740 37,940
Hindi 2,115 1,140 975 58,735 29,805 28,930
Kashmiri 20 10 15 345 170 175
Konkani 80 40 40 2,510 1,195 1,315
Marathi 180 95 90 5,490 2,805 2,685
Nepali 290 150 140 7,870 3,915 3,960
Oriya (Odia) 15 10 5 715 380 335
Punjabi (Panjabi) 8,440 4,210 4,235 197,060 100,160 96,895
Sindhi 185 100 85 6,840 3,225 3,615
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 440 220 225 10,165 4,925 5,235
Urdu 5,895 2,965 2,930 152,385 76,795 75,595
Iranian languages 5,525 2,770 2,755 139,675 70,270 69,405
Kurdish 1,275 665 610 6,665 3,615 3,050
Pashto 415 210 205 10,950 5,630 5,315
Persian (Farsi) 3,835 1,895 1,940 122,070 61,025 61,040
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 145 80 65 2,565 1,350 1,215
Italic (Romance) languages 60,390 29,410 30,980 614,525 295,030 319,490
Catalan 25 15 10 285 150 135
Italian 29,625 14,430 15,195 231,040 112,440 118,600
Portuguese 11,585 5,745 5,845 150,000 72,280 77,715
Romanian 3,010 1,430 1,580 41,755 19,565 22,190
Spanish 16,090 7,765 8,325 191,025 90,390 100,630
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 50 30 25 420 200 215
Japanese 805 265 540 13,260 4,590 8,670
Kartvelian languages 30 10 10 1,200 635 565
Georgian 25 15 10 1,200 635 565
Korean 3,725 1,705 2,020 69,775 32,035 37,740
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 405 180 220
Mongolian 5 0 0 405 180 225
Niger-Congo languages 2,210 1,020 1,190 35,760 16,705 19,050
Akan (Twi) 370 175 190 9,695 4,510 5,190
Bamanankan 0 0 0 140 60 80
Edo 30 15 15 1,140 475 670
Ewe 40 15 25 560 270 295
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 10 365 180 185
Ga 35 15 20 600 275 325
Ganda 45 25 20 760 360 400
Igbo 95 45 45 2,090 1,080 1,010
Lingala 40 20 25 850 365 485
Rundi (Kirundi) 80 35 45 1,430 640 785
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 90 40 50 1,330 545 785
Shona 340 145 195 1,455 660 790
Swahili 450 200 250 5,525 2,540 2,985
Wolof 5 5 5 290 145 150
Yoruba 170 100 75 4,365 2,260 2,105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 405 180 225 5,155 2,345 2,810
Nilo-Saharan languages 160 80 75 1,610 810 800
Dinka 15 5 5 345 170 175
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 1,260 635 625
Sign languages 295 150 145 3,030 1,570 1,455
American Sign Language 125 55 70 1,305 640 670
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 20 10 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 170 95 75 1,700 925 780
Sino-Tibetan languages 16,015 7,535 8,480 611,795 284,865 326,935
Chinese languages 15,615 7,335 8,285 602,610 280,340 322,270
Cantonese 5,070 2,380 2,690 275,315 128,090 147,220
Hakka 70 30 40 6,985 3,140 3,840
Mandarin 9,205 4,310 4,900 283,735 132,275 151,460
Min Dong 10 0 5 855 405 450
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 355 175 180 13,545 6,240 7,300
Wu (Shanghainese) 145 65 85 6,300 2,825 3,470
Chinese, n.o.s. 755 365 385 15,645 7,235 8,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 240 120 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 400 205 190 9,185 4,520 4,660
Burmese 100 45 55 1,640 775 865
Karenic languages 260 135 120 1,730 865 860
Tibetan 20 10 10 5,115 2,530 2,585
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 700 345 350
Tai-Kadai languages 985 435 550 8,485 3,535 4,945
Lao 650 315 335 5,190 2,480 2,710
Thai 335 125 210 3,270 1,045 2,220
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 25 10 15
Turkic languages 1,365 720 645 22,615 11,745 10,870
Azerbaijani 70 40 35 1,990 1,070 920
Turkish 1,215 645 570 18,415 9,610 8,810
Uyghur 15 10 10 515 255 260
Uzbek 20 10 10 1,055 515 545
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 640 295 345
Uralic languages 6,520 2,970 3,545 50,670 23,095 27,570
Estonian 375 165 210 4,205 1,810 2,400
Finnish 355 145 210 9,720 4,140 5,580
Hungarian 5,790 2,665 3,125 36,740 17,150 19,590
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 65 40 1,475 780 690
Multiple responses 23,410 11,250 12,165 365,910 176,250 189,660
English and French 3,740 1,745 1,995 54,045 25,165 28,880
English and non-official language 18,415 8,915 9,495 288,285 140,345 147,940
French and non-official language 735 345 395 12,565 5,735 6,830
English, French and non-official language 520 245 280 11,010 5,000 6,005
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 1,394,650 680,735 713,910 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 1,346,190 657,610 688,575 12,522,045 6,123,955 6,398,085
Official languages 1,243,960 609,075 634,885 10,605,725 5,214,425 5,391,300
English 1,236,675 605,825 630,850 10,328,680 5,084,885 5,243,800
French 7,290 3,250 4,040 277,045 129,540 147,500
Non-official languages 102,230 48,540 53,690 1,916,315 909,530 1,006,780
Aboriginal languages 50 20 25 9,210 4,600 4,610
Algonquian languages 30 15 20 8,685 4,370 4,320
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 5 5 2,370 1,205 1,165
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 10 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 20 10 15
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 105 50 55
Woods Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 10 5 5 2,220 1,135 1,085
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 10 10 6,305 3,155 3,145
Algonquin 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ojibway 20 5 15 3,315 1,695 1,620
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 2,905 1,420 1,490
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 20 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 15 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 5 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 5 5 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 5 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 5 0 0 160 60 90
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Inuktitut 0 0 0 140 60 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages 10 5 5 210 90 120
Cayuga 5 5 5 5 5 5
Mohawk 5 5 0 185 80 100
Oneida 0 0 0 20 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dakota 0 0 0 5 5 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
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 5 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 0 5 120 55 65
Non-Aboriginal languages 102,180 48,520 53,665 1,907,105 904,930 1,002,170
Afro-Asiatic languages 10,650 5,280 5,375 138,460 66,865 71,590
Berber languages 15 10 0 345 175 170
Kabyle 0 0 0 255 125 130
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 90 50 45
Cushitic languages 825 375 450 14,460 6,100 8,360
Bilen 0 0 5 170 80 85
Oromo 35 20 20 805 380 425
Somali 785 360 425 13,370 5,590 7,780
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 110 50 65
Semitic languages 9,775 4,875 4,905 123,410 60,475 62,940
Amharic 80 40 45 5,625 2,540 3,085
Arabic 7,725 3,845 3,875 94,195 46,505 47,695
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 1,480 735 745 9,515 4,595 4,920
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 155 85 75 2,915 1,410 1,500
Harari 0 0 0 555 250 305
Hebrew 100 50 55 4,850 2,505 2,345
Maltese 45 25 20 1,090 505 580
Tigrigna 95 50 40 3,920 1,805 2,115
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 755 360 395
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 245 115 125
Austro-Asiatic languages 3,770 1,760 2,010 50,245 23,105 27,140
Khmer (Cambodian) 550 240 310 3,770 1,650 2,120
Vietnamese 3,220 1,525 1,700 46,435 21,435 25,000
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 40 20 20
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,695 2,155 85,370 36,525 48,845
Bikol 0 0 5 90 35 55
Cebuano 135 65 65 2,325 1,020 1,315
Fijian 5 5 0 15 10 10
Hiligaynon 25 10 15 910 385 530
Ilocano 210 100 110 4,100 1,780 2,320
Malagasy 0 0 0 35 15 20
Malay 45 25 20 1,810 860 945
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 15 5 5 445 200 250
Pangasinan 5 0 0 90 40 50
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,400 1,480 1,915 75,070 31,965 43,105
Waray-Waray 0 0 5 90 35 55
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 380 175 200
Creole languages 255 110 145 5,325 2,355 2,970
Haitian Creole 45 20 25 355 165 190
Creole, n.o.s. 170 70 100 3,995 1,735 2,255
Creole languages, n.i.e. 35 15 15 975 455 520
Dravidian languages 1,095 515 580 96,250 46,575 49,680
Kannada 25 15 15 1,060 540 520
Malayalam 530 250 280 8,760 4,460 4,295
Tamil 405 185 220 80,600 38,460 42,140
Telugu 135 70 65 5,705 3,050 2,655
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 125 55 70
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 200 95 105
Indo-European languages 64,765 30,630 34,140 978,300 469,640 508,670
Albanian 835 405 430 9,190 4,580 4,605
Armenian 225 100 125 8,630 4,065 4,560
Balto-Slavic languages 18,590 8,720 9,870 192,945 90,585 102,365
Baltic languages 280 105 175 2,305 950 1,355
Latvian 110 45 70 860 350 515
Lithuanian 170 65 100 1,440 600 840
Slavic languages 18,310 8,615 9,695 190,645 89,635 101,005
Belarusan 5 0 5 175 80 90
Bosnian 705 360 350 3,220 1,595 1,620
Bulgarian 285 135 150 4,830 2,350 2,480
Croatian 2,460 1,140 1,320 11,125 5,275 5,855
Czech 620 290 325 3,070 1,480 1,595
Macedonian 275 125 145 6,255 2,965 3,285
Polish 6,085 2,765 3,320 52,555 24,510 28,045
Russian 2,005 955 1,050 63,570 29,655 33,920
Serbian 4,090 2,025 2,065 23,175 11,335 11,840
Serbo-Croatian 245 125 120 1,925 920 1,010
Slovak 285 130 150 3,520 1,680 1,845
Slovene (Slovenian) 275 125 150 1,465 645 815
Ukrainian 945 420 525 15,415 6,995 8,420
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 355 160 190
Celtic languages 10 5 0 120 65 55
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 60 30 25
Welsh 0 5 0 30 10 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 35 20 15
Germanic languages 4,645 2,255 2,390 44,515 21,630 22,880
Afrikaans 160 75 80 755 365 390
Danish 20 10 10 280 135 150
Dutch 505 240 265 4,450 2,145 2,305
Frisian 15 10 5 90 45 45
German 3,775 1,835 1,940 37,255 18,140 19,120
Icelandic 10 5 5 45 20 30
Norwegian 0 0 0 70 30 40
Swedish 25 15 15 385 190 190
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 15 20 145 60 85
Yiddish 0 0 0 370 190 185
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 655 315 340
Greek 1,090 530 560 21,700 10,160 11,535
Indo-Iranian languages 16,280 8,065 8,210 435,835 215,755 220,080
Indo-Aryan languages 13,090 6,530 6,565 344,050 171,125 172,920
Bengali 975 475 495 29,590 14,595 14,995
Gujarati 1,650 850 800 45,445 22,410 23,035
Hindi 995 545 450 28,960 14,485 14,475
Kashmiri 0 0 5 65 30 35
Konkani 20 10 10 540 260 280
Marathi 55 25 30 2,420 1,230 1,190
Nepali 240 125 110 5,640 2,815 2,820
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 325 160 165
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,480 2,695 2,790 132,135 66,410 65,725
Sindhi 80 45 35 2,880 1,320 1,560
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 190 90 95 4,595 2,250 2,345
Urdu 3,410 1,665 1,740 91,450 45,160 46,295
Iranian languages 3,110 1,490 1,620 90,730 44,090 46,640
Kurdish 685 340 345 3,675 1,900 1,770
Pashto 230 110 120 6,750 3,360 3,395
Persian (Farsi) 2,195 1,040 1,150 80,305 38,830 41,475
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 75 50 30 1,050 540 515
Italic (Romance) languages 23,105 10,550 12,550 265,375 122,790 142,585
Catalan 10 5 5 135 60 75
Italian 8,310 3,390 4,925 72,960 31,195 41,770
Portuguese 4,400 2,075 2,325 67,415 32,065 35,355
Romanian 1,355 650 710 19,920 9,380 10,535
Spanish 9,025 4,435 4,590 104,820 50,035 54,785
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 110 50 60
Japanese 305 135 170 6,040 2,590 3,450
Kartvelian languages 10 5 10 770 420 355
Georgian 10 0 5 775 420 355
Korean 2,605 1,205 1,400 48,540 22,685 25,855
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 225 115 110
Mongolian 0 0 0 230 120 110
Niger-Congo languages 700 305 395 12,120 5,400 6,725
Akan (Twi) 110 50 60 4,415 1,915 2,495
Bamanankan 0 0 0 25 15 15
Edo 0 0 5 305 120 180
Ewe 10 5 5 135 60 80
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 110 55 55
Ga 10 5 5 175 80 100
Ganda 5 5 5 195 85 110
Igbo 20 10 10 540 265 275
Lingala 25 15 10 225 100 130
Rundi (Kirundi) 30 15 10 475 230 240
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 15 420 160 260
Shona 130 50 80 455 210 245
Swahili 225 100 125 2,085 925 1,160
Wolof 5 0 5 130 65 65
Yoruba 35 15 20 1,300 625 675
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 60 20 40 1,120 500 625
Nilo-Saharan languages 45 20 25 550 260 290
Dinka 5 0 5 120 60 65
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 425 195 225
Sign languages 455 245 200 4,425 2,485 1,940
American Sign Language 140 70 70 1,605 830 770
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 25 15 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 310 175 130 2,795 1,640 1,150
Sino-Tibetan languages 10,755 5,220 5,535 448,200 210,560 237,640
Chinese languages 10,460 5,070 5,395 441,615 207,305 234,310
Cantonese 3,045 1,440 1,605 198,745 91,545 107,200
Hakka 20 10 10 2,870 1,305 1,575
Mandarin 6,680 3,255 3,425 220,535 105,360 115,175
Min Dong 0 0 0 265 115 145
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 140 70 70 5,775 2,635 3,140
Wu (Shanghainese) 80 40 40 3,690 1,735 1,955
Chinese, n.o.s. 485 245 240 9,630 4,565 5,070
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 100 45 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 295 150 145 6,580 3,250 3,330
Burmese 70 35 35 1,010 480 530
Karenic languages 195 105 90 1,360 685 675
Tibetan 15 10 10 3,875 1,925 1,945
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 335 165 170
Tai-Kadai languages 535 265 270 3,865 1,845 2,020
Lao 360 170 185 2,535 1,220 1,315
Thai 170 90 85 1,315 615 695
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 10 5 10
Turkic languages 690 355 330 12,435 6,200 6,230
Azerbaijani 25 15 10 770 385 380
Turkish 630 320 310 10,545 5,245 5,300
Uyghur 5 5 5 290 150 140
Uzbek 15 10 5 585 290 295
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 250 130 120
Uralic languages 1,660 745 910 15,330 6,990 8,340
Estonian 45 20 25 790 290 500
Finnish 45 20 20 1,835 780 1,050
Hungarian 1,565 700 865 12,700 5,915 6,790
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 25 20 465 245 225
Multiple responses 48,455 23,125 25,330 790,825 379,925 410,905
English and French 2,440 1,070 1,370 45,655 20,895 24,755
English and non-official language 44,885 21,535 23,355 719,595 347,730 371,865
French and non-official language 270 125 140 6,725 2,930 3,795
English, French and non-official language 860 390 470 18,855 8,365 10,490
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 1,394,650 680,735 713,910 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
None 1,255,110 615,265 639,840 11,071,665 5,436,665 5,635,000
English 47,180 22,875 24,300 896,170 437,015 459,155
French 14,720 6,170 8,550 243,970 108,390 135,580
Non-official language 75,580 35,455 40,125 1,056,960 501,315 555,645
Aboriginal 355 165 190 14,315 6,580 7,735
Non-Aboriginal 75,230 35,290 39,935 1,042,645 494,735 547,910
English and French 350 155 195 8,150 3,755 4,395
English and non-official language 780 395 385 19,105 9,370 9,735
French and non-official language 920 405 515 16,435 7,165 9,270
English, French and non-official language 10 5 5 415 205 215
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 1,160,790 561,180 599,615 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,117,555 540,765 576,790 10,556,935 5,115,460 5,441,475
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,544 40,614 28,065 33,539 39,889 28,676
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,117,890 540,800 577,090 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,975
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,638 36,395 26,040 30,641 35,753 26,585
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 999,005 493,560 505,450 9,391,800 4,650,130 4,741,675
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,298 39,094 24,983 32,871 39,831 27,012
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 821,760 366,470 455,290 7,632,575 3,402,810 4,229,770
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,317 4,876 6,864 4,206 2,034 5,463
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 814,930 421,725 393,200 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,270 38,396 27,559 33,946 39,490 29,413
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,160,790 561,150 599,640 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,118,000 540,710 577,290 10,556,925 5,114,340 5,442,580
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,123 53,452 37,321 47,915 56,780 39,585
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,118,375 540,765 577,610 10,559,935 5,114,725 5,445,210
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,697 43,659 32,116 39,318 45,443 33,564
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 999,040 493,055 505,990 9,391,645 4,649,230 4,742,415
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,780 52,829 34,961 47,890 57,511 38,459
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 822,115 367,105 455,015 7,632,220 3,402,745 4,229,475
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,161 7,776 8,472 7,346 6,763 7,815
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 814,930 421,310 393,620 7,790,680 3,995,700 3,794,985
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,420 50,298 36,059 47,369 55,263 39,057
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,160,795 561,150 599,640 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
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 24 386,635 217,120 169,510 3,737,385 2,082,480 1,654,900
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,461 59,539 47,066 55,121 60,345 49,713
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 63,979 71,472 54,381 68,628 76,536 58,676
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 86.8 90.2 82.1 88.9 92.1 84.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 70.1 73.5 65.6 72.9 76.0 68.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 13.2 9.8 17.9 11.1 7.9 15.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,160,795 561,175 599,615 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without total income 43,240 20,410 22,830 481,500 227,390 254,115
With total income 1,117,555 540,770 576,785 10,556,940 5,115,460 5,441,475
Percentage with total income 96.3 96.4 96.2 95.6 95.7 95.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 152,000 64,990 87,010 1,615,790 711,105 904,685
$10,000 to $19,999 193,835 74,965 118,870 1,829,355 742,710 1,086,645
$20,000 to $29,999 163,880 65,535 98,340 1,410,760 589,975 820,785
$30,000 to $39,999 132,775 61,145 71,625 1,147,510 519,550 627,955
$40,000 to $49,999 115,485 56,250 59,235 1,021,880 489,595 532,285
$50,000 to $59,999 88,985 47,510 41,475 809,115 415,950 393,165
$60,000 to $69,999 66,940 38,630 28,315 630,635 348,525 282,110
$70,000 to $79,999 49,080 29,865 19,215 479,890 277,725 202,165
$80,000 to $89,999 38,305 23,735 14,575 378,185 222,095 156,095
$90,000 to $99,999 33,545 19,395 14,145 324,810 181,815 142,995
$100,000 and over 82,725 58,745 23,980 909,005 616,420 292,585
$100,000 to $149,999 56,740 39,170 17,570 600,995 394,410 206,590
$150,000 and over 25,985 19,575 6,415 308,010 222,010 86,000
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,160,790 561,175 599,615 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without after-tax income 42,900 20,375 22,530 478,635 227,025 251,610
With after-tax income 1,117,885 540,800 577,085 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,980
Percentage with after-tax income 96.3 96.4 96.2 95.7 95.8 95.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 157,005 66,060 90,945 1,659,280 722,040 937,235
$10,000 to $19,999 202,660 78,575 124,085 1,906,875 777,330 1,129,540
$20,000 to $29,999 188,935 77,655 111,280 1,623,230 690,290 932,940
$30,000 to $39,999 158,160 75,010 83,150 1,377,100 642,645 734,450
$40,000 to $49,999 129,215 67,085 62,125 1,166,040 585,490 580,555
$50,000 to $59,999 89,145 51,325 37,820 845,305 464,610 380,700
$60,000 to $69,999 61,815 38,180 23,630 604,005 354,015 249,985
$70,000 to $79,999 47,700 28,680 19,025 465,485 268,140 197,345
$80,000 and over 83,255 58,230 25,020 912,490 611,260 301,230
$80,000 to $89,999 29,270 18,810 10,460 299,315 183,410 115,905
$90,000 to $99,999 16,095 11,365 4,730 174,110 116,330 57,785
$100,000 and over 37,880 28,050 9,835 439,070 311,525 127,540
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,160,795 561,175 599,615 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without employment income 345,860 139,450 206,415 3,247,760 1,344,515 1,903,245
With employment income 814,930 421,725 393,200 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Percentage with employment income 70.2 75.2 65.6 70.6 74.8 66.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 125,125 66,520 58,605 1,094,860 546,920 547,940
$5,000 to $9,999 66,770 29,075 37,690 635,305 281,135 354,165
$10,000 to $19,999 107,855 46,470 61,385 1,027,910 464,445 563,465
$20,000 to $29,999 88,700 38,235 50,465 827,805 372,185 455,625
$30,000 to $39,999 81,850 36,370 45,480 767,840 351,925 415,910
$40,000 to $49,999 74,970 35,920 39,050 709,775 341,320 368,450
$50,000 to $59,999 62,090 34,120 27,975 588,220 310,155 278,065
$60,000 to $69,999 47,105 28,265 18,840 465,670 263,430 202,240
$70,000 to $79,999 36,890 23,065 13,815 369,085 218,570 150,515
$80,000 and over 123,575 83,675 39,895 1,304,210 848,245 455,970
$80,000 to $89,999 30,425 19,065 11,360 307,660 182,660 125,005
$90,000 to $99,999 29,140 16,620 12,520 280,530 156,440 124,090
$100,000 and over 64,010 47,995 16,020 716,015 509,140 206,875
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,482 ... ... 74,287 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 62,338 ... ... 65,285 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 152,595 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 34,267 ... ... 36,900 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,222 ... ... 33,219 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 410,485 ... ... 3,827,875 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 87,917 ... ... 90,967 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 77,046 ... ... 79,528 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 563,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 89,592 ... ... 97,856 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 74,874 ... ... 80,322 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 152,500 ... ... 1,341,115 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,869 ... ... 49,571 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,118 ... ... 40,830 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 410,575 ... ... 3,828,060 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 106,575 ... ... 114,773 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,897 ... ... 94,157 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 7,035 ... ... 86,720 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 6,475 ... ... 70,245 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 15,265 ... ... 134,395 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 20,560 ... ... 185,245 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 24,930 ... ... 200,770 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 22,280 ... ... 189,450 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 23,940 ... ... 202,580 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 24,825 ... ... 207,180 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 24,525 ... ... 206,605 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 23,730 ... ... 202,015 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 44,995 ... ... 388,820 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 41,085 ... ... 363,580 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 37,435 ... ... 335,770 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 34,110 ... ... 309,105 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 31,140 ... ... 282,740 ... ...
$100,000 and over 180,745 ... ... 1,803,955 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 60,025 ... ... 560,090 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 40,885 ... ... 394,570 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 45,090 ... ... 449,885 ... ...
$200,000 and over 34,740 ... ... 399,410 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 7,505 ... ... 92,220 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 6,640 ... ... 71,480 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 15,505 ... ... 136,550 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 21,515 ... ... 192,920 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 27,885 ... ... 222,605 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 25,000 ... ... 211,440 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 27,500 ... ... 232,755 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 28,985 ... ... 244,335 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 29,005 ... ... 247,645 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 27,960 ... ... 241,965 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 52,540 ... ... 463,170 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 47,355 ... ... 422,695 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 43,150 ... ... 388,720 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 37,450 ... ... 342,330 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 31,475 ... ... 290,720 ... ...
$100,000 and over 133,610 ... ... 1,367,630 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 56,055 ... ... 539,915 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 33,505 ... ... 334,420 ... ...
$150,000 and over 44,055 ... ... 493,295 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 397,760 ... ... 3,689,580 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,135 ... ... 91,089 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 77,148 ... ... 79,531 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 150,105 ... ... 1,280,890 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 77,800 ... ... 81,459 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,607 ... ... 71,237 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 171,815 ... ... 1,716,115 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 115,295 ... ... 115,381 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 98,867 ... ... 99,205 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 65,640 ... ... 584,180 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,758 ... ... 54,363 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 49,002 ... ... 50,317 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 397,775 ... ... 3,689,080 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 106,967 ... ... 115,328 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,095 ... ... 94,410 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 150,035 ... ... 1,280,580 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 96,113 ... ... 104,425 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,837 ... ... 84,952 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 171,920 ... ... 1,717,295 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 133,337 ... ... 140,590 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 109,920 ... ... 114,144 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 65,590 ... ... 581,945 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 63,893 ... ... 67,748 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,295 ... ... 58,742 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 194,405 90,895 103,510 1,818,815 867,175 951,640
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,195 33,692 29,461 32,097 33,925 30,753
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,661 30,504 27,400 29,417 30,678 28,442
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 194,085 90,650 103,440 1,814,575 864,020 950,555
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 40,695 43,158 38,537 44,298 46,765 42,057
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 34,623 36,035 33,385 36,874 38,228 35,644
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,386,050 676,825 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,205 6,769,955
In the bottom half of the distribution 672,310 317,470 354,835 6,335,170 3,016,275 3,318,895
In the bottom decile 126,130 60,265 65,865 1,346,645 651,310 695,335
In the second decile 133,190 58,730 74,455 1,280,675 581,380 699,290
In the third decile 136,730 63,935 72,795 1,237,415 583,840 653,575
In the fourth decile 136,295 65,680 70,610 1,223,510 589,740 633,770
In the fifth decile 139,965 68,860 71,105 1,246,925 610,000 636,930
In the top half of the distribution 713,740 359,350 354,395 6,906,990 3,455,930 3,451,060
In the sixth decile 141,390 70,205 71,185 1,279,095 629,635 649,465
In the seventh decile 145,540 72,710 72,830 1,321,220 655,840 665,375
In the eighth decile 147,315 74,120 73,195 1,382,795 691,630 691,165
In the ninth decile 149,935 76,070 73,870 1,464,415 736,030 728,385
In the top decile 129,560 66,250 63,305 1,459,465 742,795 716,670
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 1,385,310 676,440 708,870 13,184,055 6,442,930 6,741,130
0 to 17 years 273,915 140,650 133,270 2,656,535 1,361,905 1,294,630
0 to 5 years 86,020 44,070 41,945 835,000 428,025 406,975
18 to 64 years 859,740 420,585 439,155 8,418,960 4,110,615 4,308,345
65 years and over 251,650 115,205 136,440 2,108,560 970,405 1,138,155
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 187,680 85,695 101,985 1,898,975 886,530 1,012,445
0 to 17 years 49,200 25,190 24,005 489,905 251,830 238,080
0 to 5 years 16,735 8,515 8,220 165,140 84,825 80,310
18 to 64 years 111,640 51,135 60,505 1,155,315 538,535 616,780
65 years and over 26,840 9,365 17,475 253,755 96,170 157,585
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 13.5 12.7 14.4 14.4 13.8 15.0
0 to 17 years (%) 18.0 17.9 18.0 18.4 18.5 18.4
0 to 5 years (%) 19.5 19.3 19.6 19.8 19.8 19.7
18 to 64 years (%) 13.0 12.2 13.8 13.7 13.1 14.3
65 years and over (%) 10.7 8.1 12.8 12.0 9.9 13.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 119,700 57,110 62,590 1,298,590 627,935 670,650
0 to 17 years 28,850 14,765 14,080 304,390 156,575 147,815
0 to 5 years 9,875 4,990 4,885 102,750 52,810 49,935
18 to 64 years 80,490 38,665 41,825 887,640 430,545 457,095
65 years and over 10,360 3,675 6,685 106,555 40,815 65,740
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 8.6 8.4 8.8 9.8 9.7 9.9
0 to 17 years (%) 10.5 10.5 10.6 11.5 11.5 11.4
0 to 5 years (%) 11.5 11.3 11.6 12.3 12.3 12.3
18 to 64 years (%) 9.4 9.2 9.5 10.5 10.5 10.6
65 years and over (%) 4.1 3.2 4.9 5.1 4.2 5.8
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 1,386,050 676,825 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Official languages 1,370,670 670,635 700,030 12,918,075 6,342,930 6,575,145
English 1,369,705 670,205 699,505 12,879,045 6,326,225 6,552,825
French 90,350 39,100 51,245 1,521,020 677,505 843,510
Non-official languages 295,650 140,900 154,750 4,431,270 2,115,510 2,315,760
Aboriginal languages 650 315 335 33,855 15,815 18,035
Algonquian languages 255 125 125 30,630 14,505 16,125
Blackfoot 0 0 0 15 15 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 40 15 25 6,560 3,160 3,395
Atikamekw 0 0 0 10 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Moose Cree 10 0 0 145 70 75
Naskapi 0 0 0 25 10 10
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 65 25 45
Plains Cree 0 0 0 105 50 50
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 10 605 255 350
Woods Cree 0 0 0 45 25 25
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 5,620 2,760 2,865
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 10 0 180 95 85
Malecite 0 0 0 20 20 0
Mi'kmaq 10 10 10 160 75 85
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 200 110 95 23,980 11,285 12,690
Algonquin 0 0 10 205 95 105
Ojibway 190 100 90 16,220 7,600 8,630
Oji-Cree 10 10 0 7,515 3,585 3,935
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 200 105 100
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 40 50
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 85 25 65
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 80 25 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 10 0 10
Chilcotin 0 0 0 10 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 45 20 30
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 10 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 20 0 15 840 320 525
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuktitut 20 0 15 730 285 445
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 105 35 70
Iroquoian languages 385 170 210 1,940 810 1,125
Cayuga 115 35 80 120 35 85
Mohawk 290 145 145 1,625 710 915
Oneida 0 0 0 180 55 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 50 25 25
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 10 0 180 65 110
Salish languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 40 10 30
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 0 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 10 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. 20 15 0 210 100 110
Non-Aboriginal languages 295,020 140,600 154,425 4,397,690 2,099,820 2,297,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 24,025 12,270 11,755 362,645 183,050 179,595
Berber languages 55 30 25 925 505 415
Kabyle 0 10 0 530 280 255
Berber languages, n.i.e. 55 25 25 390 225 165
Cushitic languages 1,430 620 810 34,160 15,155 19,000
Bilen 10 0 10 355 200 160
Oromo 100 40 65 2,075 905 1,175
Somali 1,320 575 740 31,535 13,925 17,610
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 370 170 205
Semitic languages 22,670 11,685 10,980 330,315 168,750 161,570
Amharic 335 175 165 16,010 7,565 8,445
Arabic 18,720 9,680 9,040 246,015 127,015 119,000
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 2,860 1,435 1,430 17,825 8,775 9,050
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 350 180 165 6,185 3,045 3,140
Harari 0 0 0 1,310 660 645
Hebrew 1,000 530 470 43,255 22,165 21,090
Maltese 620 300 315 7,020 3,455 3,570
Tigrigna 200 90 110 9,385 4,320 5,065
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 180 80 95 1,985 1,010 975
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 1,125 535 590
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,025 3,260 3,770 99,830 46,210 53,620
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,335 580 755 10,045 4,490 5,550
Vietnamese 5,750 2,715 3,035 90,265 41,965 48,300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 60 10 50
Austronesian languages 12,125 4,715 7,415 249,435 98,295 151,150
Bikol 55 30 20 755 340 425
Cebuano 445 135 300 9,475 3,650 5,830
Fijian 50 20 25 110 40 65
Hiligaynon 100 40 55 3,110 1,205 1,910
Ilocano 705 280 420 15,235 5,940 9,295
Malagasy 0 0 0 215 115 100
Malay 385 160 230 9,780 4,500 5,280
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 90 35 50 1,935 855 1,080
Pangasinan 25 10 10 565 245 320
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 11,385 4,425 6,965 232,935 91,110 141,820
Waray-Waray 20 10 10 410 125 285
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 85 30 55 1,785 755 1,030
Creole languages 1,330 650 680 30,260 13,525 16,735
Haitian Creole 140 55 85 1,430 605 830
Creole, n.o.s. 550 260 295 19,375 8,480 10,895
Creole languages, n.i.e. 635 335 300 9,685 4,525 5,155
Dravidian languages 3,045 1,500 1,545 196,315 97,975 98,335
Kannada 180 90 85 5,775 2,930 2,845
Malayalam 1,505 745 760 22,880 11,535 11,345
Tamil 1,255 620 635 157,700 77,975 79,730
Telugu 330 170 160 16,315 8,925 7,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 495 250 240
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 545 265 280
Indo-European languages 212,030 101,625 110,405 2,608,060 1,265,535 1,342,525
Albanian 2,070 1,010 1,055 22,375 11,180 11,195
Armenian 775 385 390 18,435 8,860 9,575
Balto-Slavic languages 54,915 25,665 29,255 473,565 221,450 252,120
Baltic languages 1,520 655 865 10,545 4,495 6,050
Latvian 655 290 365 4,675 2,070 2,610
Lithuanian 865 365 500 5,875 2,430 3,445
Slavic languages 53,540 25,090 28,455 465,170 217,885 247,285
Belarusan 55 15 35 1,360 680 680
Bosnian 1,905 970 940 9,915 4,905 5,010
Bulgarian 525 260 260 10,410 5,060 5,350
Croatian 10,125 4,990 5,130 46,580 22,880 23,700
Czech 2,125 995 1,130 14,045 6,615 7,430
Macedonian 1,165 555 615 21,505 10,365 11,140
Polish 18,550 8,240 10,315 142,985 65,415 77,575
Russian 5,575 2,640 2,935 138,735 64,355 74,380
Serbian 9,490 4,840 4,650 53,250 26,725 26,525
Serbo-Croatian 655 335 320 5,815 2,845 2,965
Slovak 1,360 650 715 12,035 5,550 6,490
Slovene (Slovenian) 1,290 575 720 7,935 3,550 4,390
Ukrainian 5,515 2,290 3,225 54,615 24,125 30,490
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 305 165 135 1,750 935 815
Celtic languages 385 175 205 3,800 1,880 1,920
Scottish Gaelic 170 85 90 1,480 720 765
Welsh 70 30 35 685 300 390
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 145 60 85 1,650 870 785
Germanic languages 36,090 16,740 19,345 274,305 130,610 143,700
Afrikaans 910 420 490 7,360 3,625 3,735
Danish 625 260 365 5,440 2,455 2,980
Dutch 11,880 5,745 6,135 63,410 29,875 33,535
Frisian 405 215 190 1,655 820 835
German 21,800 10,015 11,785 189,035 90,730 98,305
Icelandic 30 10 20 285 130 155
Norwegian 180 65 110 2,140 975 1,165
Swedish 475 200 275 5,125 2,345 2,785
Vlaams (Flemish) 520 215 310 2,275 1,050 1,225
Yiddish 75 30 45 7,175 3,535 3,640
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 490 270 220 3,290 1,645 1,645
Greek 4,285 2,250 2,025 80,690 40,105 40,590
Indo-Iranian languages 34,970 17,645 17,330 915,765 463,175 452,585
Indo-Aryan languages 28,695 14,465 14,230 759,390 384,940 374,450
Bengali 2,080 1,035 1,050 59,685 30,420 29,265
Gujarati 3,640 1,880 1,760 103,890 52,380 51,510
Hindi 8,965 4,600 4,365 250,095 127,765 122,335
Kashmiri 30 15 20 600 300 300
Konkani 100 35 65 5,490 2,515 2,975
Marathi 325 185 140 10,360 5,380 4,980
Nepali 280 155 120 10,245 5,115 5,135
Oriya (Odia) 30 10 20 1,090 515 570
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,055 6,140 5,915 282,065 145,050 137,015
Sindhi 360 155 205 11,515 5,385 6,130
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 595 300 290 18,555 9,230 9,330
Urdu 8,850 4,430 4,425 231,500 117,305 114,190
Iranian languages 6,520 3,295 3,230 163,490 81,710 81,785
Kurdish 1,945 1,010 935 8,795 4,755 4,040
Pashto 445 245 195 15,315 8,145 7,170
Persian (Farsi) 4,410 2,200 2,215 145,465 72,275 73,190
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 235 130 105 4,665 2,495 2,175
Italic (Romance) languages 83,340 40,120 43,220 880,330 418,225 462,105
Catalan 45 30 15 515 275 240
Italian 40,140 19,360 20,780 333,645 161,190 172,455
Portuguese 14,985 7,430 7,555 193,520 93,885 99,635
Romanian 3,675 1,740 1,935 49,635 23,205 26,430
Spanish 27,025 12,755 14,270 337,615 156,040 181,580
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 170 110 65 1,355 745 605
Japanese 1,480 690 795 25,675 11,535 14,140
Kartvelian languages 20 15 10 1,555 775 780
Georgian 20 15 10 1,555 770 785
Korean 4,315 1,935 2,380 79,175 36,930 42,245
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 515 225 285
Mongolian 0 0 0 515 225 285
Niger-Congo languages 4,315 2,045 2,260 70,570 33,620 36,945
Akan (Twi) 695 325 370 15,950 7,520 8,435
Bamanankan 0 0 0 385 195 185
Edo 30 10 25 2,130 930 1,195
Ewe 65 30 35 880 435 445
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 25 10 20 700 320 375
Ga 80 30 50 1,340 645 695
Ganda 60 30 35 1,225 550 675
Igbo 260 170 90 4,025 2,105 1,920
Lingala 425 210 215 4,885 2,165 2,720
Rundi (Kirundi) 110 40 70 2,555 1,080 1,475
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 215 100 120 2,220 885 1,330
Shona 580 260 320 2,350 1,055 1,300
Swahili 1,135 520 615 16,750 8,110 8,640
Wolof 40 20 20 730 355 375
Yoruba 395 205 200 10,495 5,345 5,150
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 765 360 410 11,210 5,255 5,950
Nilo-Saharan languages 290 145 140 2,025 1,020 1,010
Dinka 25 15 10 415 220 200
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 260 130 130 1,615 805 810
Sign languages 2,065 920 1,150 18,865 7,645 11,220
American Sign Language 1,015 385 625 10,220 3,695 6,525
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 235 60 180
Sign languages, n.i.e. 1,065 530 535 8,690 4,005 4,680
Sino-Tibetan languages 18,240 8,790 9,455 689,145 324,575 364,565
Chinese languages 17,785 8,550 9,235 679,170 319,635 359,530
Cantonese 6,420 2,985 3,430 341,875 159,280 182,600
Hakka 95 40 55 7,865 3,445 4,420
Mandarin 11,730 5,640 6,090 385,395 179,890 205,510
Min Dong 20 10 10 810 330 480
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 550 250 300 16,980 7,650 9,330
Wu (Shanghainese) 250 120 130 8,305 3,860 4,440
Chinese, n.o.s. 870 415 455 16,455 7,710 8,745
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 185 95 90
Tibeto-Burman languages 455 240 215 10,460 5,200 5,260
Burmese 85 50 35 2,215 1,055 1,165
Karenic languages 360 185 180 1,820 905 920
Tibetan 20 0 25 5,695 2,845 2,850
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 20 15 0 1,245 645 605
Tai-Kadai languages 1,535 685 850 11,120 4,945 6,180
Lao 990 450 535 6,740 3,215 3,520
Thai 725 305 420 5,195 2,065 3,135
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 30 10 20
Turkic languages 1,815 935 880 33,335 17,310 16,025
Azerbaijani 125 70 60 3,260 1,710 1,550
Turkish 1,565 795 770 27,850 14,510 13,340
Uyghur 70 35 35 700 350 345
Uzbek 40 15 20 1,405 700 705
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 45 30 15 915 450 465
Uralic languages 7,470 3,435 4,035 58,370 27,060 31,310
Estonian 455 215 240 4,785 2,155 2,625
Finnish 475 180 295 11,145 4,865 6,280
Hungarian 6,545 3,045 3,505 42,545 20,070 22,480
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 340 190 150 3,675 1,950 1,725
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,386,045 676,825 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,323,085 647,345 675,745 12,223,065 5,987,360 6,235,705
Canadian citizens aged under 18 266,160 136,855 129,305 2,546,075 1,305,820 1,240,255
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 1,056,925 510,485 546,440 9,676,990 4,681,540 4,995,445
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 62,965 29,480 33,480 1,019,095 484,880 534,215
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 1,386,050 676,820 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,100,800 541,570 559,230 9,188,815 4,555,270 4,633,545
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 272,710 128,700 144,010 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Before 1981 121,475 57,355 64,120 1,077,745 507,500 570,240
1981 to 1990 32,825 15,835 16,990 513,995 246,235 267,755
1991 to 2000 43,375 20,395 22,980 834,510 390,315 444,195
2001 to 2010 51,040 23,725 27,320 953,730 446,895 506,835
2001 to 2005 25,250 11,700 13,550 490,560 230,950 259,610
2006 to 2010 25,790 12,020 13,770 463,170 215,945 247,225
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 23,985 11,385 12,600 472,170 223,715 248,450
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 12,540 6,555 5,985 201,200 102,305 98,895
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 272,710 128,700 144,010 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,485
Under 5 years 33,490 16,505 16,990 369,955 184,255 185,705
5 to 14 years 56,960 28,740 28,215 685,085 345,865 339,225
15 to 24 years 66,125 29,470 36,655 855,475 381,025 474,450
25 to 44 years 98,705 46,000 52,705 1,579,500 741,340 838,160
45 years and over 17,425 7,985 9,445 362,130 162,180 199,945
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 54 272,710 128,700 144,010 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Americas 41,485 18,480 23,010 598,950 265,930 333,025
Brazil 880 345 535 14,705 6,700 8,010
Colombia 3,465 1,625 1,840 28,815 13,085 15,730
El Salvador 2,360 1,115 1,250 20,920 10,165 10,750
Guyana 1,990 865 1,125 79,745 35,325 44,420
Haiti 420 190 225 10,195 4,410 5,785
Jamaica 5,035 2,470 2,565 119,840 51,320 68,525
Mexico 3,260 1,555 1,710 30,075 13,895 16,185
Peru 560 245 315 10,550 4,660 5,895
Trinidad and Tobago 2,680 1,210 1,470 52,810 23,515 29,300
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 12,945 5,110 7,835 109,005 47,170 61,830
Other places of birth in Americas 7,895 3,760 4,135 122,280 55,685 66,600
Europe 142,650 68,340 74,310 1,144,295 546,250 598,050
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,640 1,820 1,815 21,300 10,655 10,645
Croatia 7,090 3,585 3,510 27,330 13,495 13,835
France 995 485 515 13,385 6,310 7,070
Germany 8,145 3,640 4,505 63,460 29,685 33,775
Greece 2,210 1,230 980 36,575 18,225 18,350
Hungary 3,345 1,595 1,745 22,085 10,495 11,590
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,710 795 915 15,275 7,415 7,860
Italy 20,910 10,425 10,490 157,815 78,510 79,305
Netherlands 9,870 5,095 4,775 47,400 23,910 23,490
Poland 12,155 5,365 6,795 96,000 43,155 52,845
Portugal 8,465 4,300 4,160 103,025 50,240 52,785
Romania 3,375 1,565 1,815 42,720 19,720 23,000
Russian Federation 1,735 715 1,015 42,980 18,540 24,440
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 2,960 1,405 1,555 23,695 11,610 12,085
Ukraine 2,205 945 1,260 39,945 18,150 21,795
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 41,830 19,690 22,140 264,125 125,730 138,390
Other places of birth in Europe 11,995 5,685 6,315 127,190 60,395 66,790
Africa 13,575 6,690 6,885 226,770 109,585 117,185
Algeria 205 95 105 2,925 1,480 1,450
Egypt 1,975 1,055 925 34,510 18,000 16,510
Ethiopia 450 210 250 15,570 7,230 8,340
Kenya 920 420 500 14,940 6,910 8,025
Morocco 270 160 110 5,485 2,690 2,795
Nigeria 700 345 355 20,630 10,285 10,345
Somalia 750 315 435 16,970 6,845 10,125
South Africa, Republic of 1,725 800 925 19,390 9,545 9,840
Other places of birth in Africa 6,575 3,285 3,290 96,355 46,610 49,745
Asia 73,865 34,575 39,290 1,869,805 886,570 983,240
Afghanistan 1,305 620 685 33,145 16,490 16,655
Bangladesh 1,275 645 630 39,410 19,970 19,440
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 8,325 3,685 4,645 317,225 143,705 173,515
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,240 570 670 108,030 50,945 57,090
India 13,505 6,560 6,940 360,540 179,950 180,590
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,250 1,150 1,100 86,810 43,445 43,360
Iraq 5,725 2,865 2,850 50,390 25,280 25,115
Japan 515 170 340 8,145 2,550 5,585
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 2,790 1,265 1,525 57,085 26,660 30,425
Lebanon 1,570 770 800 34,545 18,145 16,405
Pakistan 5,730 2,870 2,860 142,265 71,925 70,345
Philippines 11,270 4,475 6,800 231,760 93,730 138,030
Sri Lanka 1,130 565 565 109,855 53,640 56,215
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,300 1,180 1,120 22,680 11,405 11,270
Taiwan 470 200 270 17,840 7,775 10,065
Viet Nam 4,460 2,025 2,435 80,525 36,545 43,985
Other places of birth in Asia 9,985 4,950 5,035 169,555 84,400 85,160
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 1,140 615 525 12,330 6,330 5,990
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 23,985 11,385 12,600 472,170 223,720 248,450
Americas 4,580 2,320 2,255 60,700 29,005 31,700
Brazil 130 50 80 3,180 1,505 1,675
Colombia 575 270 305 4,520 2,005 2,520
Cuba 245 130 115 1,950 910 1,045
Haiti 140 60 80 2,575 1,140 1,435
Jamaica 590 355 230 8,935 4,840 4,090
Mexico 525 265 260 5,670 2,745 2,925
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,270 645 620 14,635 7,225 7,405
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 175 85 95 2,460 1,120 1,340
Other places of birth in Americas 925 460 470 16,775 7,510 9,265
Europe 3,655 1,795 1,865 45,295 22,250 23,045
France 95 50 45 2,010 1,025 985
Germany 155 75 80 1,695 885 805
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 130 80 50 1,900 1,185 715
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 25 0 15 880 400 480
Romania 265 115 155 2,425 995 1,430
Russian Federation 225 85 135 4,905 1,790 3,115
Ukraine 165 50 115 4,455 2,005 2,445
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 980 545 430 7,780 4,515 3,265
Other places of birth in Europe 1,620 785 835 19,245 9,450 9,795
Africa 2,660 1,230 1,435 39,380 19,045 20,330
Algeria 20 10 10 415 180 240
Cameroon 60 30 35 1,390 640 750
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 180 110 70 1,835 845 990
Côte d'Ivoire 15 0 10 605 245 360
Egypt 525 270 255 8,220 4,290 3,935
Eritrea 65 20 45 2,055 1,010 1,045
Ethiopia 105 50 60 2,505 1,115 1,385
Morocco 45 30 15 655 275 375
Nigeria 150 65 80 5,910 2,895 3,015
Somalia 200 95 105 2,065 965 1,100
South Africa, Republic of 145 80 65 1,410 715 695
Tunisia 25 10 15 310 155 150
Other places of birth in Africa 1,130 470 660 12,010 5,715 6,295
Asia 12,970 5,960 7,005 324,820 152,205 172,615
Afghanistan 170 75 90 5,785 2,845 2,945
Bangladesh 150 70 80 8,180 4,055 4,125
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 1,495 605 890 58,840 26,025 32,815
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 25 10 15 1,985 800 1,190
India 2,125 1,020 1,105 69,325 35,060 34,265
IranCensus data footnote 61 475 235 245 21,225 10,300 10,930
Iraq 1,295 640 655 14,645 7,315 7,330
Israel 90 40 55 2,050 1,085 970
Japan 70 20 50 1,385 370 1,015
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 330 155 175 6,320 2,855 3,470
Lebanon 220 105 125 3,230 1,685 1,545
Nepal 90 50 40 3,395 1,725 1,665
Pakistan 1,010 470 540 25,435 12,425 13,015
Philippines 2,405 985 1,420 53,190 21,740 31,450
Saudi Arabia 110 55 55 3,140 1,615 1,530
Sri Lanka 95 45 45 8,185 3,580 4,605
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,425 750 665 12,710 6,590 6,120
Taiwan 20 0 15 1,015 435 580
Turkey 95 60 40 2,590 1,440 1,145
United Arab Emirates 210 115 90 4,290 2,230 2,055
Viet Nam 240 95 145 3,885 1,520 2,365
Other places of birth in Asia 825 355 460 13,995 6,505 7,485
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 125 80 40 1,980 1,215 765
Australia 85 55 30 1,535 965 565
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 40 30 15 445 250 200
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,386,050 676,820 709,230 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
First generationCensus data footnote 69 291,210 138,395 152,815 4,122,840 1,953,095 2,169,740
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 325,225 159,650 165,575 3,049,835 1,525,300 1,524,540
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 769,610 378,775 390,835 6,069,485 2,993,845 3,075,640
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 72 154,690 73,025 81,670 2,825,480 1,331,730 1,493,750
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 64,170 31,750 32,415 1,364,380 677,695 686,685
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 24,690 15,715 8,970 540,795 338,460 202,335
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 39,480 16,035 23,445 823,580 339,240 484,350
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 50,840 20,835 30,005 940,405 382,890 557,520
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 37,350 19,320 18,030 482,665 253,750 228,910
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 2,335 1,120 1,215 38,035 17,400 20,640
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,386,045 676,825 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 36,715 17,355 19,360 374,395 179,970 194,420
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 35,230 16,675 18,550 361,125 173,685 187,445
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 24,960 11,785 13,175 236,680 112,840 123,845
Métis 9,950 4,760 5,195 120,585 59,015 61,570
Inuk (Inuit) 320 135 185 3,860 1,835 2,030
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 605 265 340 5,730 2,680 3,045
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 885 415 465 7,540 3,615 3,930
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,349,335 659,465 689,865 12,867,765 6,292,265 6,575,500
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,386,050 676,825 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 15,020 6,925 8,100 170,895 81,560 89,335
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,371,030 669,900 701,130 13,071,265 6,390,680 6,680,585
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,386,045 676,820 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 7,615 3,585 4,035 112,875 54,840 58,035
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 7,480 3,505 3,965 111,575 54,180 57,395
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 6,425 3,015 3,415 97,430 47,130 50,305
Métis single ancestry 980 475 510 12,925 6,490 6,435
Inuit single ancestry 70 25 45 1,220 565 655
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 140 75 60 1,295 665 640
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 130 75 60 1,055 545 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 10 145 70 75
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 65 25 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 45,265 21,630 23,640 405,425 192,320 213,100
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 44,290 21,185 23,105 395,205 187,695 207,510
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 34,615 16,580 18,035 276,920 130,810 146,110
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 9,340 4,460 4,885 113,785 54,830 58,955
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 340 150 195 4,500 2,050 2,450
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 975 440 535 10,215 4,620 5,590
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 875 390 485 9,305 4,205 5,100
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 60 35 25 595 290 305
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 35 10 25 300 125 170
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 15 0 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,333,165 651,610 681,555 12,723,865 6,225,080 6,498,785
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,386,045 676,825 709,225 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 180,190 87,675 92,515 3,885,585 1,878,075 2,007,505
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 40,615 20,295 20,320 1,150,415 582,010 568,400
Chinese 20,825 9,975 10,855 754,550 359,230 395,315
Black 35,040 17,480 17,560 627,715 296,270 331,445
Filipino 15,800 6,695 9,105 311,675 132,440 179,230
Latin American 16,065 7,580 8,475 195,950 93,645 102,310
Arab 15,855 8,370 7,490 210,435 109,585 100,850
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 10,590 4,940 5,650 133,855 63,255 70,605
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 6,780 3,410 3,365 154,670 77,385 77,280
Korean 5,030 2,390 2,640 88,935 42,445 46,495
Japanese 2,330 1,035 1,300 30,830 13,595 17,235
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 4,300 2,110 2,195 97,970 46,105 51,860
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,960 3,385 3,570 128,585 62,105 66,485
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,205,860 589,150 616,710 9,356,575 4,594,165 4,762,410
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 1,386,050 676,825 709,230 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
North American Aboriginal origins 52,880 25,210 27,670 518,300 247,160 271,135
First Nations (North American Indian) 42,110 20,095 22,020 385,505 183,075 202,430
Inuit 515 220 295 6,870 3,150 3,720
Métis 11,375 5,410 5,965 137,485 66,245 71,235
Other North American origins 385,245 188,390 196,855 3,220,595 1,585,255 1,635,340
Acadian 1,880 990 890 16,580 8,135 8,450
American 18,215 8,485 9,730 140,165 67,480 72,690
Canadian 371,290 181,900 189,390 3,109,770 1,531,645 1,578,125
New Brunswicker 50 25 20 320 190 125
Newfoundlander 1,150 525 625 10,850 5,520 5,325
Nova Scotian 205 80 125 1,485 685 800
Ontarian 160 50 105 2,165 1,085 1,075
Québécois 475 225 250 5,390 2,730 2,665
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 135 70 70 675 375 300
European origins 1,055,400 513,290 542,105 8,151,470 3,978,900 4,172,570
British Isles origins 656,610 316,305 340,310 4,900,430 2,380,595 2,519,835
Channel Islander 200 100 105 1,120 530 590
Cornish 75 30 40 755 370 385
English 391,770 187,625 204,145 2,808,805 1,357,650 1,451,160
Irish 248,750 116,820 131,935 2,095,460 991,625 1,103,835
Manx 350 180 170 2,450 1,320 1,130
Scottish 279,880 133,700 146,180 2,107,295 1,016,260 1,091,030
Welsh 28,360 13,570 14,795 198,475 94,555 103,920
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 41,505 19,335 22,170 323,185 152,525 170,660
French origins 137,495 65,280 72,215 1,350,520 643,360 707,160
Alsatian 145 70 80 1,235 495 740
Breton 15 10 0 290 175 120
Corsican 20 0 15 205 125 85
French 137,355 65,205 72,150 1,349,255 642,790 706,470
Western European origins (except French origins) 265,250 130,170 135,085 1,766,975 864,010 902,970
Austrian 8,905 4,245 4,660 72,475 35,415 37,065
Bavarian 80 45 30 450 225 230
Belgian 9,545 4,805 4,745 57,890 28,460 29,430
Dutch 96,420 47,945 48,475 527,750 259,585 268,165
Flemish 490 275 215 4,005 2,005 1,995
Frisian 695 365 335 2,705 1,400 1,305
German 166,840 81,045 85,795 1,189,670 579,315 610,355
Luxembourger 75 35 40 915 500 415
Swiss 4,700 2,185 2,510 59,835 29,395 30,440
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 85 45 45 1,095 560 530
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 25,760 12,010 13,750 266,085 127,885 138,195
Danish 6,680 3,180 3,505 53,555 26,355 27,195
Finnish 5,110 2,415 2,695 76,755 36,955 39,800
Icelandic 1,240 585 650 13,215 6,325 6,895
Norwegian 5,535 2,535 2,995 59,335 28,350 30,980
Swedish 7,395 3,260 4,140 71,035 32,705 38,325
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,340 690 655 12,540 6,400 6,140
Eastern European origins 188,825 91,130 97,690 1,339,610 644,610 695,000
Bulgarian 1,475 775 695 16,750 8,230 8,525
Byelorussian 615 245 375 11,690 5,645 6,045
Czech 5,635 2,850 2,785 42,340 20,815 21,530
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,445 1,065 1,385 14,810 6,820 7,990
Estonian 1,630 760 870 15,075 7,255 7,825
Hungarian 35,035 17,055 17,980 163,500 79,850 83,655
Latvian 2,230 1,135 1,095 18,095 8,615 9,480
Lithuanian 4,255 1,995 2,260 35,100 16,965 18,135
Moldovan 160 70 90 3,905 1,910 1,995
Polish 72,920 34,745 38,180 523,490 251,575 271,910
Romanian 10,130 4,825 5,305 98,235 46,825 51,410
Russian 17,335 8,395 8,935 220,850 103,650 117,200
Slovak 6,060 3,090 2,970 40,535 19,645 20,885
Ukrainian 58,885 28,500 30,380 376,440 181,725 194,715
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 615 270 350 10,330 4,940 5,390
Southern European origins 231,550 116,010 115,545 1,772,160 880,335 891,830
Albanian 2,255 1,090 1,165 25,980 13,085 12,895
Bosnian 3,030 1,470 1,560 14,680 7,255 7,425
Catalan 50 40 15 285 180 110
Croatian 17,990 9,190 8,805 82,220 41,350 40,875
Cypriot 305 140 160 4,400 2,170 2,230
Greek 10,565 5,495 5,065 148,555 74,830 73,720
Italian 141,765 71,125 70,640 931,805 467,100 464,705
Kosovar 320 155 165 1,305 655 650
Macedonian 2,370 1,280 1,090 39,440 19,820 19,625
Maltese 3,580 1,795 1,785 35,255 17,525 17,730
Montenegrin 305 180 135 2,545 1,295 1,250
Portuguese 28,160 14,390 13,770 324,930 160,970 163,960
Serbian 12,505 6,505 6,000 66,835 34,035 32,800
Sicilian 845 370 475 4,190 2,090 2,100
Slovenian 4,335 2,190 2,145 26,485 13,215 13,275
Spanish 14,725 6,530 8,195 171,145 78,880 92,265
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 3,210 1,665 1,545 20,245 9,785 10,460
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 115 60 55 965 425 540
Other European origins 5,735 2,825 2,910 105,865 53,050 52,820
Basque 95 65 35 1,585 805 780
Jewish 3,035 1,470 1,565 77,280 38,860 38,425
Roma (Gypsy) 405 205 195 2,295 1,050 1,245
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 285 170 120 2,065 1,110 955
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,970 940 1,030 23,290 11,540 11,750
Caribbean origins 24,770 12,150 12,620 462,600 213,660 248,940
Antiguan 100 40 55 3,275 1,480 1,800
Bahamian 175 70 100 2,305 1,190 1,115
Barbadian 1,820 905 910 26,625 12,375 14,250
Bermudan 240 115 130 2,010 925 1,085
Carib 55 35 20 2,295 855 1,440
Cuban 1,480 675 805 14,490 6,625 7,865
Dominican 710 380 330 9,180 4,420 4,760
Grenadian 655 320 335 14,690 6,420 8,275
Guadeloupean 10 0 10 70 20 50
Haitian 820 350 470 17,715 8,085 9,630
Jamaican 13,640 6,685 6,955 257,060 119,100 137,955
Kittitian/Nevisian 125 75 45 2,260 1,090 1,175
Martinican 0 0 0 195 65 125
Montserratan 45 15 30 620 300 325
Puerto Rican 155 85 75 1,495 755 740
St. Lucian 185 100 85 7,170 3,195 3,985
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 3,570 1,785 1,785 59,560 27,850 31,710
Vincentian/Grenadinian 335 180 155 12,155 5,250 6,905
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 2,070 930 1,145 56,865 25,380 31,480
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 760 380 380 16,970 7,770 9,195
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,360 11,860 12,500 322,210 153,045 169,165
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 900 410 490 10,795 5,040 5,750
Arawak 100 45 55 1,055 470 585
Argentinian 725 375 350 11,460 5,620 5,840
Belizean 55 35 25 810 395 415
Bolivian 100 55 40 1,885 935 955
Brazilian 1,135 515 620 18,395 8,760 9,635
Chilean 890 410 480 14,625 7,015 7,610
Colombian 4,530 2,160 2,370 40,820 19,345 21,480
Costa Rican 260 140 125 2,790 1,380 1,410
Ecuadorian 565 265 300 20,385 9,650 10,735
Guatemalan 1,435 675 760 10,040 4,870 5,170
Guyanese 3,080 1,530 1,545 73,360 34,050 39,315
Hispanic 440 220 220 5,805 2,790 3,015
Honduran 475 215 260 3,360 1,590 1,765
Maya 320 150 170 2,500 1,285 1,215
Mexican 4,145 2,130 2,015 43,120 20,735 22,380
Nicaraguan 535 230 305 7,100 3,440 3,665
Panamanian 150 85 60 2,475 1,125 1,355
Paraguayan 125 70 60 600 280 320
Peruvian 800 400 400 14,780 6,985 7,800
Salvadorean 3,140 1,570 1,570 27,595 13,530 14,070
Uruguayan 195 100 95 4,200 2,150 2,050
Venezuelan 845 395 450 11,750 5,320 6,430
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,130 535 595 14,095 6,745 7,350
African origins 26,120 12,970 13,145 414,095 203,260 210,835
Central and West African origins 4,770 2,385 2,385 85,735 42,745 42,990
Akan 35 15 20 965 540 425
Angolan 200 100 95 1,635 815 820
Ashanti 55 35 20 1,205 620 585
Beninese 20 0 20 555 280 270
Burkinabe 25 15 10 415 190 225
Cameroonian 200 110 90 4,700 2,330 2,370
Chadian 280 125 150 645 320 325
Congolese 895 450 440 10,425 4,960 5,460
Edo 10 0 10 1,025 545 480
Ewe 0 0 0 180 95 80
Gabonese 0 0 0 170 80 90
Gambian 20 10 15 630 305 330
Ghanaian 1,255 635 625 24,850 12,060 12,790
Guinean 70 30 40 1,105 550 560
Ibo 75 60 20 1,940 1,035 905
Ivorian 40 20 25 1,350 600 745
Liberian 85 50 35 770 365 405
Malian 25 10 15 490 250 240
Malinké 0 0 0 345 160 185
Nigerian 1,315 675 640 26,560 13,620 12,940
Peulh 0 0 0 135 80 55
Senegalese 35 0 30 1,000 500 495
Sierra Leonean 70 40 30 1,175 585 585
Togolese 20 10 20 670 370 300
Wolof 0 0 0 80 45 35
Yoruba 115 50 65 4,055 2,155 1,900
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 300 110 190 4,745 2,340 2,410
North African origins 6,060 3,210 2,850 86,665 44,970 41,695
Algerian 285 150 140 4,065 2,035 2,030
Berber 90 50 40 1,845 985 860
Coptic 100 65 35 2,305 1,185 1,120
Dinka 40 20 15 205 110 95
Egyptian 3,215 1,735 1,485 52,845 27,465 25,375
Libyan 365 195 170 3,785 2,015 1,760
Maure 0 0 0 290 160 125
Moroccan 495 280 215 12,305 6,310 6,000
Sudanese 1,425 740 685 8,975 4,600 4,375
Tunisian 180 80 100 2,295 1,210 1,085
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 175 80 100 1,755 920 830
Southern and East African origins 7,170 3,420 3,750 128,910 61,680 67,230
Afrikaner 25 10 20 560 285 275
Amhara 45 20 20 720 360 360
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 90 50 40 870 455 415
Burundian 130 55 70 3,105 1,465 1,640
Djiboutian 10 10 0 1,035 460 575
Eritrean 275 110 160 11,870 5,740 6,125
Ethiopian 615 290 325 22,560 10,755 11,800
Harari 0 0 0 475 255 215
Kenyan 500 225 275 5,860 2,780 3,080
Malagasy 0 0 0 430 200 230
Mauritian 110 55 60 3,600 1,830 1,770
Oromo 60 45 20 1,290 610 685
Rwandan 325 155 165 3,215 1,380 1,830
Seychellois 50 25 20 350 140 205
Somali 1,575 705 870 40,995 19,200 21,795
South African 1,915 920 995 19,760 9,790 9,970
Tanzanian 195 80 110 2,610 1,300 1,315
Tigrian 0 0 0 770 395 375
Ugandan 155 80 75 2,950 1,445 1,505
Zambian 135 65 65 805 410 395
Zimbabwean 715 330 390 3,425 1,595 1,830
Zulu 100 55 50 440 225 215
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 495 245 250 8,475 3,900 4,570
Other African origins 8,545 4,145 4,400 119,670 57,245 62,420
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,340 640 695 17,380 7,720 9,660
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 7,270 3,540 3,725 103,560 50,150 53,410
Asian origins 135,310 65,490 69,825 3,100,450 1,506,795 1,593,655
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 33,235 16,890 16,345 523,340 265,615 257,730
Afghan 2,005 990 1,015 54,535 27,255 27,280
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 3,835 2,055 1,780 44,705 23,345 21,360
Armenian 2,525 1,285 1,245 29,675 14,570 15,105
Assyrian 2,245 1,125 1,120 12,075 6,140 5,935
Azerbaijani 155 80 80 4,105 1,995 2,110
Georgian 80 35 45 2,815 1,415 1,395
Hazara 45 35 10 680 390 290
Iranian 3,640 1,860 1,775 117,065 58,995 58,065
Iraqi 4,290 2,165 2,120 50,460 25,420 25,035
Israeli 570 295 275 17,080 8,890 8,185
Jordanian 870 410 460 9,660 5,110 4,545
Kazakh 65 30 35 1,325 610 715
Kurd 1,835 935 905 9,210 4,880 4,330
Kuwaiti 50 25 20 1,510 795 715
Kyrgyz 15 10 0 340 130 210
Lebanese 4,400 2,125 2,280 86,245 43,700 42,545
Palestinian 2,790 1,465 1,330 28,480 15,215 13,270
Pashtun 115 65 55 3,010 1,635 1,375
Saudi Arabian 285 165 130 3,660 1,975 1,685
Syrian 2,455 1,240 1,215 31,440 15,570 15,870
Tajik 15 10 10 1,850 880 970
Tatar 45 25 20 2,135 930 1,205
Turk 2,415 1,200 1,215 34,165 17,340 16,825
Turkmen 25 10 10 695 345 355
Uighur 75 35 30 755 385 375
Uzbek 40 15 25 2,400 1,155 1,240
Yemeni 410 215 195 4,225 2,065 2,155
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 940 440 505 16,270 8,395 7,875
South Asian origins 42,760 21,325 21,435 1,182,845 595,480 587,370
Bangladeshi 1,030 500 535 29,195 14,965 14,230
Bengali 510 275 240 15,235 7,795 7,445
Bhutanese 15 10 10 1,450 710 735
East Indian 31,205 15,630 15,575 774,500 390,015 384,480
Goan 170 75 90 4,775 2,245 2,525
Gujarati 185 70 115 5,915 3,055 2,860
Kashmiri 160 70 85 1,795 900 895
Nepali 255 140 110 8,150 4,070 4,080
Pakistani 6,210 3,085 3,125 149,060 75,860 73,200
Punjabi 2,310 1,150 1,155 55,455 28,580 26,875
Sinhalese 230 125 105 5,195 2,545 2,645
Sri Lankan 1,490 690 800 124,270 60,685 63,585
Tamil 205 100 105 42,760 21,705 21,050
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,655 840 810 58,705 29,705 29,005
East and Southeast Asian origins 60,530 27,935 32,595 1,422,890 659,650 763,245
Burmese 160 85 75 4,420 2,105 2,315
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,935 870 1,060 14,655 6,810 7,845
Chinese 26,145 12,425 13,720 849,345 403,280 446,065
Filipino 17,215 7,420 9,790 337,760 144,830 192,930
Hmong 0 0 0 650 340 305
Indonesian 580 250 330 9,325 4,305 5,025
Japanese 3,135 1,470 1,675 41,620 18,530 23,090
Karen 385 205 180 1,645 830 815
Korean 5,185 2,465 2,720 93,420 44,585 48,835
Laotian 1,420 630 790 9,875 4,865 5,015
Malaysian 325 130 190 7,310 3,370 3,935
Mongolian 145 85 60 2,940 1,390 1,545
Singaporean 25 10 20 1,260 565 700
Taiwanese 300 130 170 10,060 4,595 5,465
Thai 845 325 515 6,865 2,725 4,135
Tibetan 35 0 35 6,365 3,175 3,185
Vietnamese 7,010 3,355 3,660 107,640 51,350 56,290
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 195 90 100 4,375 2,165 2,210
Other Asian origins 690 305 385 13,430 6,575 6,855
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 695 305 390 13,430 6,575 6,855
Oceania origins 2,125 1,035 1,090 20,680 10,435 10,240
Australian 1,405 675 730 13,315 6,780 6,530
New Zealander 380 195 190 4,250 2,255 2,000
Pacific Islands origins 375 180 190 3,490 1,625 1,860
Fijian 135 50 85 1,610 665 945
Hawaiian 55 25 25 470 235 240
Maori 80 40 35 485 255 230
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 20 20 0 275 115 165
Samoan 40 35 10 225 140 85
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 60 10 45 555 265 290
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Owner 407,260 ... ... 3,601,825 ... ...
Renter 155,800 ... ... 1,559,720 ... ...
Band housing 20 ... ... 7,635 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 563,075 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
Condominium 54,295 ... ... 680,495 ... ...
Not condominium 508,785 ... ... 4,488,680 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 563,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,015 ... ... 33,950 ... ...
1 bedroom 62,275 ... ... 699,980 ... ...
2 bedrooms 122,435 ... ... 1,122,145 ... ...
3 bedrooms 237,070 ... ... 1,876,905 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 139,280 ... ... 1,436,185 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 563,080 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 114,490 ... ... 1,369,660 ... ...
5 rooms 78,480 ... ... 718,020 ... ...
6 rooms 91,905 ... ... 770,730 ... ...
7 rooms 87,405 ... ... 713,595 ... ...
8 or more rooms 190,800 ... ... 1,597,165 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.6 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 563,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 557,340 ... ... 5,046,810 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 5,735 ... ... 122,360 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Suitable 541,565 ... ... 4,858,170 ... ...
Not suitable 21,510 ... ... 311,005 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
1960 or before 184,170 ... ... 1,293,135 ... ...
1961 to 1980 168,630 ... ... 1,449,585 ... ...
1981 to 1990 65,960 ... ... 709,135 ... ...
1991 to 2000 58,000 ... ... 622,565 ... ...
2001 to 2005 31,365 ... ... 396,130 ... ...
2006 to 2010 28,945 ... ... 368,235 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 26,010 ... ... 330,390 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 563,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 526,995 ... ... 4,851,335 ... ...
Major repairs needed 36,085 ... ... 317,840 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 563,075 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 household maintainer 326,790 ... ... 2,962,065 ... ...
2 household maintainers 224,500 ... ... 2,059,710 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 11,790 ... ... 147,400 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 563,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
15 to 24 years 12,350 ... ... 135,835 ... ...
25 to 34 years 66,950 ... ... 681,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 87,830 ... ... 880,070 ... ...
45 to 54 years 115,265 ... ... 1,113,885 ... ...
55 to 64 years 117,405 ... ... 1,047,185 ... ...
65 to 74 years 89,450 ... ... 738,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 52,425 ... ... 414,210 ... ...
85 years and over 21,405 ... ... 157,860 ... ...
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 141 558,210 ... ... 5,106,290 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 420,570 ... ... 3,694,385 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 137,640 ... ... 1,411,900 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 122,530 ... ... 1,208,010 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 403,190 ... ... 3,557,485 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 59.6 ... ... 61.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.4 ... ... 19.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,156 ... ... 1,299 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,298 ... ... 1,463 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 348,993 ... ... 400,496 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 403,452 ... ... 506,409 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 155,530 ... ... 1,554,940 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.7 ... ... 15.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 46.1 ... ... 45.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 909 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 970 ... ... 1,109 ... ...
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 1,160,790 561,150 599,640 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 216,850 108,530 108,315 1,935,355 961,690 973,670
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 341,945 165,610 176,330 3,026,100 1,485,320 1,540,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 602,000 287,010 314,990 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 85,730 61,340 24,390 664,180 471,055 193,120
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 39,880 24,325 15,555 324,370 199,510 124,855
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 45,855 37,015 8,840 339,810 271,545 68,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 271,820 115,385 156,435 2,298,715 981,785 1,316,930
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 20,805 9,320 11,485 242,005 107,065 134,945
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 223,645 100,960 122,680 2,872,085 1,335,845 1,536,250
Bachelor's degree 152,885 66,235 86,650 1,911,530 854,135 1,057,395
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 15,075 6,590 8,485 189,370 83,670 105,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,720 3,830 2,885 79,760 42,295 37,460
Master's degree 41,660 19,745 21,910 593,645 294,180 299,470
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 7,310 4,565 2,745 97,790 61,560 36,230
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 737,185 357,760 379,425 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,495
No certificate, diploma or degree 80,630 44,510 36,115 752,995 404,770 348,225
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 201,950 102,155 99,790 1,768,955 895,020 873,935
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 454,610 211,095 243,510 4,707,165 2,198,830 2,508,335
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 56,170 40,020 16,145 446,390 315,975 130,420
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 26,340 16,080 10,265 218,980 134,685 84,295
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 29,825 23,945 5,880 227,410 181,290 46,120
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 209,935 89,370 120,565 1,782,530 762,505 1,020,030
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 13,930 6,235 7,695 170,925 75,935 94,995
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 174,575 75,470 99,105 2,307,320 1,044,420 1,262,895
Bachelor's degree 118,940 50,150 68,785 1,519,850 668,450 851,400
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 11,635 4,765 6,865 148,960 62,370 86,590
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,320 2,745 2,575 63,790 30,895 32,895
Master's degree 33,205 14,680 18,520 500,415 239,160 261,255
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 5,480 3,130 2,350 74,310 43,545 30,765
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 1,160,790 561,150 599,640 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 558,795 274,145 284,650 4,961,455 2,447,010 2,514,445
Education 38,925 9,705 29,225 349,745 79,245 270,505
13. Education 38,930 9,705 29,220 349,750 79,245 270,505
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 22,465 10,105 12,365 246,075 109,955 136,120
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4,115 3,015 1,105 38,745 28,735 10,010
50. Visual and performing arts 18,345 7,090 11,260 207,325 81,220 126,110
Humanities 32,510 12,860 19,650 359,560 133,350 226,210
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,895 635 2,255 37,900 8,170 29,730
23. English language and literature/letters 8,325 2,520 5,810 98,440 28,290 70,145
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7,965 2,910 5,055 95,345 32,940 62,410
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 180 55 130 2,165 805 1,365
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,190 1,285 905 24,255 13,425 10,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,445 2,080 1,365 28,175 17,120 11,055
54. History 5,805 3,110 2,695 57,295 30,015 27,280
55. French language and literature/letters 1,705 265 1,440 15,990 2,590 13,400
Social and behavioural sciences and law 71,505 22,580 48,925 810,410 269,735 540,670
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 640 120 525 10,765 2,210 8,560
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 7,140 3,015 4,130 81,500 31,825 49,675
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 15,665 1,175 14,490 141,750 11,775 129,975
22. Legal professions and studies 8,970 2,690 6,285 128,860 45,275 83,590
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,480 255 1,225 16,210 3,400 12,815
42. Psychology 10,825 2,670 8,155 122,545 29,640 92,905
45. Social sciences 26,785 12,660 14,125 308,775 145,620 163,155
Business, management and public administration 115,260 44,955 70,300 1,279,665 527,085 752,580
30.16 Accounting and computer science 235 65 170 2,725 895 1,830
44. Public administration and social service professions 11,210 1,830 9,380 108,935 21,405 87,530
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 103,810 43,055 60,755 1,168,005 504,780 663,225
Physical and life sciences and technologies 21,410 11,155 10,255 253,905 124,050 129,850
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,030 3,940 5,090 110,950 45,120 65,835
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,395 2,055 2,335 54,745 24,800 29,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 255 75 180 3,830 1,190 2,640
40. Physical sciences 6,435 4,610 1,825 72,355 48,145 24,205
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,290 470 825 12,025 4,795 7,235
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 19,370 11,865 7,500 290,045 185,310 104,730
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 14,250 9,510 4,750 220,550 150,765 69,790
25. Library science 1,560 155 1,410 15,220 2,450 12,770
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,255 1,990 1,265 49,025 28,515 20,515
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 295 215 80 5,235 3,580 1,655
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 126,900 118,025 8,870 1,173,030 1,055,050 117,985
04. Architecture and related services 4,395 3,285 1,110 51,845 34,590 17,265
14. Engineering 20,025 16,940 3,085 334,085 271,010 63,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 29,690 26,720 2,970 237,775 214,500 23,275
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 160 30 125
46. Construction trades 24,525 24,030 500 198,790 194,555 4,235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 29,155 28,610 550 225,860 220,545 5,315
48. Precision production 19,095 18,445 645 124,515 119,820 4,695
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 11,220 6,995 4,225 106,895 67,015 39,880
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 7,995 5,010 2,985 66,035 41,790 24,240
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,230 1,990 1,240 40,860 25,230 15,635
Health and related fields 100,250 17,975 82,275 865,970 173,780 692,185
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 9,770 4,585 5,185 75,715 37,005 38,705
51. Health professions and related programs 88,380 12,200 76,185 767,680 124,280 643,400
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,095 1,195 900 22,575 12,490 10,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 42,040 20,750 21,290 340,285 170,915 169,375
12. Personal and culinary services 22,915 5,845 17,075 183,925 49,390 134,535
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 160 120 35 2,135 1,815 320
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 160 150 10 2,610 2,385 225
43. Security and protective services 12,400 8,685 3,715 98,325 68,625 29,695
49. Transportation and materials moving 6,400 5,945 455 53,290 48,695 4,595
Other 150 35 115 1,405 260 1,145
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 145 35 115 1,405 255 1,145
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 151 737,185 357,760 379,425 7,229,120 3,498,625 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 282,580 146,665 135,910 2,521,950 1,299,790 1,222,160
Education 26,645 6,320 20,330 243,635 52,670 190,965
13. Education 26,650 6,315 20,330 243,635 52,670 190,965
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,270 7,730 9,540 192,630 85,175 107,450
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,030 2,215 815 28,705 21,070 7,635
50. Visual and performing arts 14,240 5,510 8,725 163,925 64,105 99,815
Humanities 23,515 8,925 14,590 266,665 95,805 170,855
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,160 455 1,705 29,210 5,775 23,435
23. English language and literature/letters 6,040 1,745 4,295 73,110 20,225 52,885
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,905 2,110 3,795 72,145 24,330 47,815
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 140 35 105 1,665 615 1,045
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,500 880 625 17,755 9,925 7,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,320 1,360 960 19,390 11,790 7,605
54. History 4,210 2,180 2,025 42,315 21,735 20,585
55. French language and literature/letters 1,240 165 1,080 11,075 1,415 9,655
Social and behavioural sciences and law 56,600 16,985 39,615 648,285 207,200 441,085
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 495 100 395 8,630 1,785 6,845
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 6,030 2,495 3,535 67,115 26,015 41,105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 12,405 815 11,595 111,550 8,405 103,145
22. Legal professions and studies 7,530 1,955 5,575 108,895 34,250 74,650
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,160 180 980 12,875 2,705 10,170
42. Psychology 8,210 1,920 6,290 93,770 21,045 72,725
45. Social sciences 20,770 9,520 11,245 245,445 113,000 132,445
Business, management and public administration 89,485 34,130 55,355 1,026,975 414,425 612,550
30.16 Accounting and computer science 185 55 130 2,225 715 1,510
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,165 1,420 7,740 88,130 16,590 71,540
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 80,135 32,650 47,480 936,620 397,120 539,500
Physical and life sciences and technologies 15,925 7,790 8,135 190,235 88,535 101,700
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 6,960 2,895 4,060 84,580 33,150 51,425
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,240 1,485 1,750 41,255 18,020 23,240
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 225 75 150 3,135 975 2,165
40. Physical sciences 4,550 3,025 1,525 52,490 33,175 19,310
41. Science technologies/technicians 950 310 645 8,775 3,215 5,555
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 16,245 10,140 6,110 252,275 162,360 89,915
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 12,550 8,450 4,100 198,775 136,120 62,655
25. Library science 1,065 115 950 10,755 1,765 8,995
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,395 1,405 990 38,160 21,440 16,720
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 245 170 70 4,580 3,030 1,550
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 91,585 84,225 7,365 878,300 779,075 99,225
04. Architecture and related services 3,480 2,570 920 42,115 27,365 14,745
14. Engineering 14,925 12,240 2,685 266,040 211,240 54,800
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 22,250 19,825 2,430 178,830 160,160 18,675
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 140 25 115
46. Construction trades 16,830 16,375 455 141,515 138,160 3,360
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 21,035 20,635 400 162,855 158,770 4,080
48. Precision production 13,050 12,580 470 86,805 83,355 3,450
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,805 5,255 3,555 82,775 49,710 33,065
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 6,220 3,680 2,540 50,160 30,065 20,095
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,580 1,570 1,010 32,615 19,650 12,965
Health and related fields 76,615 13,840 62,775 664,880 133,665 531,220
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 7,735 3,575 4,160 58,160 27,950 30,205
51. Health professions and related programs 67,245 9,410 57,835 589,085 96,720 492,365
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,635 855 785 17,640 8,990 8,645
Personal, protective and transportation services 31,790 15,740 16,055 259,400 129,985 129,415
12. Personal and culinary services 16,840 4,300 12,540 137,250 36,225 101,030
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 110 85 35 1,685 1,405 280
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 75 75 10 1,415 1,270 145
43. Security and protective services 9,760 6,650 3,115 77,190 52,840 24,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,000 4,635 370 41,855 38,245 3,610
Other 130 25 105 1,125 220 900
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 130 25 105 1,125 225 900
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 1,160,790 561,150 599,640 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 558,790 274,145 284,650 4,961,460 2,447,010 2,514,445
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 602,000 287,005 314,990 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,240
Location of study inside Canada 516,720 244,350 272,370 4,786,950 2,261,260 2,525,690
Same as province or territory of residence 490,680 231,790 258,890 4,414,485 2,081,525 2,332,960
Different than province or territory of residence 26,035 12,560 13,480 372,470 179,735 192,730
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 85,275 42,660 42,620 1,290,035 634,485 655,545
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 19,575 9,480 10,090 167,260 89,350 77,910
Philippines 5,125 1,755 3,370 115,410 39,750 75,655
India 6,065 3,005 3,055 169,340 85,500 83,840
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 12,665 7,590 5,075 115,690 66,215 49,470
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 3,160 1,365 1,790 98,415 46,230 52,185
France 500 270 225 10,775 5,800 4,975
Other 38,195 19,190 19,010 613,145 301,635 311,510
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 157 737,185 357,760 379,425 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 282,575 146,665 135,915 2,521,955 1,299,795 1,222,160
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 454,610 211,095 243,510 4,707,170 2,198,830 2,508,335
Location of study inside Canada 395,285 183,495 211,790 3,713,145 1,728,610 1,984,540
Same as province or territory of residence 377,115 174,750 202,365 3,432,015 1,593,170 1,838,850
Different than province or territory of residence 18,165 8,740 9,425 281,130 135,440 145,690
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 59,325 27,610 31,720 994,025 470,225 523,800
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 14,590 6,580 8,010 127,005 65,045 61,960
Philippines 4,175 1,385 2,790 97,230 32,925 64,300
India 4,920 2,360 2,560 143,205 70,040 73,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 5,035 2,790 2,245 62,325 34,315 28,010
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 2,570 1,100 1,470 82,020 37,900 44,125
France 400 210 190 8,705 4,630 4,070
Other 27,635 13,185 14,455 473,530 225,365 248,160
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,160,790 561,150 599,640 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,680
In the labour force 733,020 377,525 355,495 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Employed 682,910 350,610 332,300 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,895
Unemployed 50,115 26,920 23,195 529,525 275,370 254,160
Not in the labour force 427,765 183,625 244,145 3,896,765 1,653,130 2,243,630
Participation rate 63.1 67.3 59.3 64.7 69.1 60.6
Employment rate 58.8 62.5 55.4 59.9 63.9 56.1
Unemployment rate 6.8 7.1 6.5 7.4 7.5 7.4
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 1,160,795 561,150 599,640 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 401,790 171,985 229,805 3,696,235 1,561,475 2,134,755
Worked 759,000 389,165 369,835 7,342,205 3,781,280 3,560,925
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 395,840 223,200 172,635 3,837,565 2,148,635 1,688,935
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 363,165 165,965 197,200 3,504,645 1,632,645 1,871,995
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.1 43.5 42.6 42.9 43.4 42.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 733,025 377,525 355,495 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 14,780 7,355 7,420 171,050 81,735 89,315
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 718,245 370,175 348,070 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
Employee 640,575 321,680 318,890 6,146,035 3,084,740 3,061,295
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 77,670 48,485 29,180 824,595 523,145 301,445
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 172 733,020 377,525 355,490 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 14,780 7,360 7,425 171,045 81,735 89,315
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 718,245 370,170 348,075 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
0 Management occupations 79,020 48,445 30,580 790,880 483,240 307,635
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 101,190 29,460 71,730 1,124,770 357,215 767,555
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 38,815 31,325 7,495 516,110 399,195 116,915
3 Health occupations 52,010 9,235 42,770 447,045 90,495 356,550
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 81,495 25,555 55,940 831,340 265,075 566,265
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 19,095 8,540 10,555 225,720 104,445 121,275
6 Sales and service occupations 182,250 74,670 107,580 1,632,085 709,375 922,710
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 107,405 100,765 6,635 927,820 866,870 60,950
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 15,830 11,540 4,285 113,405 88,150 25,260
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 41,135 30,640 10,495 361,455 243,835 117,620
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 173 733,020 377,530 355,495 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 14,775 7,355 7,425 171,050 81,730 89,315
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 718,240 370,170 348,070 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 14,980 9,185 5,795 102,070 67,005 35,070
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,380 1,190 190 32,340 27,920 4,415
22 Utilities 4,275 3,210 1,065 50,820 38,195 12,630
23 Construction 52,000 45,695 6,305 476,835 419,600 57,230
31-33 Manufacturing 84,215 64,245 19,965 683,335 482,800 200,530
41 Wholesale trade 30,580 21,145 9,435 270,745 178,945 91,800
44-45 Retail trade 86,260 38,590 47,675 783,540 367,175 416,365
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 31,220 22,485 8,740 329,240 242,045 87,190
51 Information and cultural industries 12,680 7,165 5,515 176,715 101,045 75,670
52 Finance and insurance 27,190 11,205 15,985 380,765 169,590 211,180
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 11,995 6,270 5,720 144,275 77,385 66,890
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 40,470 21,935 18,535 567,825 316,685 251,140
55 Management of companies and enterprises 1,070 495 575 12,365 5,290 7,075
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 35,985 20,620 15,365 338,640 190,210 148,430
61 Educational services 57,060 17,520 39,535 528,470 163,680 364,795
62 Health care and social assistance 87,050 14,160 72,885 754,555 134,270 620,275
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 18,570 9,730 8,835 147,425 75,330 72,095
72 Accommodation and food services 57,580 22,705 34,875 478,070 201,260 276,805
81 Other services (except public administration) 31,010 14,870 16,140 296,960 133,220 163,745
91 Public administration 32,675 17,735 14,940 415,635 216,250 199,385
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 174 682,905 350,610 332,295 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,900
Worked at home 46,595 22,850 23,745 480,290 242,495 237,795
Worked outside Canada 3,480 2,335 1,145 39,145 25,995 13,150
No fixed workplace address 74,470 54,620 19,850 736,715 536,140 200,570
Worked at usual place 558,365 270,805 287,560 5,355,995 2,609,620 2,746,375
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 558,365 270,800 287,560 5,356,000 2,609,625 2,746,375
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 304,785 133,835 170,950 3,109,070 1,418,260 1,690,810
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 89,445 42,910 46,540 857,565 419,960 437,605
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 162,860 93,350 69,505 1,350,375 749,770 600,605
Commute to a different province or territory 1,270 705 560 38,990 21,630 17,355
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 175 632,835 325,425 307,405 6,092,710 3,145,765 2,946,945
Car, truck, van - as a driver 510,480 269,605 240,870 4,375,215 2,392,270 1,982,945
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 43,095 19,820 23,280 372,480 151,880 220,600
Public transit 40,695 17,140 23,550 888,920 376,690 512,235
Walked 27,410 12,010 15,400 320,015 143,885 176,130
Bicycle 5,240 3,840 1,400 75,460 50,200 25,260
Other method 5,910 3,010 2,905 60,620 30,835 29,785
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 176 632,835 325,425 307,405 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Less than 15 minutes 181,960 81,770 100,190 1,463,845 675,540 788,310
15 to 29 minutes 226,660 110,695 115,965 1,964,690 991,525 973,165
30 to 44 minutes 111,170 61,670 49,500 1,295,375 706,155 589,225
45 to 59 minutes 49,420 29,700 19,725 612,415 336,090 276,325
60 minutes and over 63,620 41,595 22,030 756,385 436,455 319,930
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 177 632,830 325,425 307,410 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 51,680 38,185 13,500 413,515 296,265 117,245
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 115,115 72,835 42,280 1,039,255 640,810 398,445
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 156,310 77,640 78,675 1,571,230 778,100 793,130
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 130,455 50,180 80,280 1,354,870 577,565 777,310
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 67,605 27,150 40,460 740,330 328,410 411,920
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 111,655 59,440 52,215 973,515 524,620 448,895
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 178 781,795 400,350 381,445 7,579,085 3,895,880 3,683,200
Single responses 776,065 397,845 378,215 7,434,675 3,828,665 3,606,015
Official languages 772,440 395,800 376,645 7,319,360 3,767,405 3,551,955
English 769,050 394,965 374,085 7,225,210 3,732,550 3,492,655
French 3,395 835 2,555 94,145 34,850 59,295
Non-official languages 3,620 2,050 1,575 115,320 61,255 54,060
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 1,485 765 715
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 1,420 745 675
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 370 220 150
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 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 10
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 360 215 145
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,050 525 525
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 495 235 265
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 545 290 260
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 10 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 0 0 0 25 0 20
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 25 10 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 0 10 25 10 20
Cayuga 10 0 0 10 0 10
Mohawk 0 0 0 20 10 10
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 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0
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 10 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,615 2,050 1,565 113,835 60,490 53,340
Afro-Asiatic languages 180 115 65 3,305 1,995 1,310
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 125 45 80
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 15 10 10
Somali 10 0 0 110 35 70
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 175 120 60 3,175 1,955 1,225
Amharic 0 0 0 75 30 45
Arabic 150 90 55 2,430 1,605 825
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 20 15 10 145 110 40
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 35 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 395 140 260
Maltese 0 0 0 20 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 60 30 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 210 85 125 2,575 1,065 1,510
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 10 0 95 50 50
Vietnamese 200 85 120 2,480 1,015 1,465
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 45 25 25 1,280 495 790
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 25 10 15
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 10 10 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 40 20 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 55 20 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 45 20 25 1,145 435 705
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Creole languages 0 10 0 60 35 30
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 15 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 50 25 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dravidian languages 10 0 0 1,980 945 1,035
Kannada 0 0 0 10 0 10
Malayalam 0 0 0 75 45 30
Tamil 0 0 0 1,870 900 975
Telugu 0 0 0 35 10 20
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,875 1,090 780 38,960 21,375 17,580
Albanian 35 25 10 275 170 105
Armenian 10 0 0 145 75 75
Balto-Slavic languages 455 255 205 6,655 3,165 3,495
Baltic languages 10 0 10 70 25 40
Latvian 0 0 10 20 10 10
Lithuanian 0 0 0 45 20 25
Slavic languages 450 250 195 6,595 3,135 3,455
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 40 15 25 100 55 40
Bulgarian 0 10 0 120 85 40
Croatian 50 35 10 155 100 50
Czech 10 10 0 25 20 10
Macedonian 0 0 0 85 35 45
Polish 135 65 70 1,925 960 960
Russian 55 20 30 2,905 1,240 1,670
Serbian 120 75 45 390 240 145
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 20 10 10
Slovak 0 10 0 55 40 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 10 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 20 0 15 780 320 460
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 15 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 10 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Germanic languages 255 155 100 6,905 3,655 3,250
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 30 15 20
Dutch 20 15 10 790 425 365
Frisian 0 0 0 25 20 10
German 185 120 60 5,690 3,005 2,690
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Swedish 10 0 10 55 15 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Yiddish 0 0 0 20 0 20
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 240 155 80
Greek 0 10 0 405 240 165
Indo-Iranian languages 345 200 140 11,880 6,560 5,315
Indo-Aryan languages 290 160 125 9,205 4,900 4,310
Bengali 0 0 0 335 160 170
Gujarati 35 20 10 730 255 475
Hindi 15 10 10 800 380 415
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 10 0 0 30 10 20
Nepali 10 0 10 80 30 50
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 175 100 70 6,025 3,480 2,550
Sindhi 0 0 0 20 10 15
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 30 15 10
Urdu 55 30 25 1,150 555 600
Iranian languages 50 35 10 2,660 1,655 1,005
Kurdish 10 0 0 105 95 15
Pashto 0 0 0 20 10 15
Persian (Farsi) 40 25 15 2,530 1,555 975
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 10 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages 765 440 325 12,680 7,505 5,170
Catalan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Italian 55 20 35 945 505 445
Portuguese 205 140 65 5,815 3,865 1,950
Romanian 10 0 0 300 140 160
Spanish 500 270 230 5,590 2,985 2,605
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 20 10 10
Japanese 95 50 40 1,010 360 655
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 15 0 10
Georgian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Korean 175 85 90 4,945 2,505 2,445
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 10 0 10 120 55 65
Akan (Twi) 0 0 10 20 0 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 10 0
Ganda 0 0 0 25 15 15
Igbo 10 10 0 10 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 20 10 0
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 20 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 40 10 35 810 295 515
American Sign Language 25 0 25 575 170 410
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 10 0 10
Sign languages, n.i.e 15 10 10 225 130 100
Sino-Tibetan languages 940 550 380 57,620 30,735 26,890
Chinese languages 920 545 375 57,535 30,690 26,840
Cantonese 310 220 90 26,955 14,190 12,770
Hakka 0 0 0 30 10 25
Mandarin 555 300 255 29,090 15,730 13,360
Min Dong 0 0 0 30 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 250 155 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 35 20 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 50 25 25 1,145 565 580
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 10 0 90 50 45
Burmese 0 0 0 10 10 10
Karenic languages 15 10 0 30 10 20
Tibetan 0 0 0 45 30 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 25 10 20 235 95 145
Lao 0 0 0 80 40 35
Thai 15 10 15 160 55 105
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 465 315 150
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 15 15 0
Turkish 0 0 0 440 295 140
Uyghur 0 0 0 10 10 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 25 20 10 420 205 220
Estonian 0 0 0 45 10 35
Finnish 10 0 10 75 25 50
Hungarian 15 15 0 295 165 130
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Multiple responses 5,730 2,500 3,230 144,405 67,215 77,185
English and French 2,065 705 1,360 63,665 26,760 36,900
English and non-official language 3,575 1,770 1,805 78,240 39,330 38,910
French and non-official language 0 0 0 175 75 100
English, French and non-official language 90 25 65 2,325 1,055 1,270
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 179 781,795 400,350 381,445 7,579,080 3,895,880 3,683,200
None 755,750 388,630 367,125 6,975,415 3,605,485 3,369,930
English 3,895 1,395 2,495 109,150 48,930 60,220
French 9,285 3,665 5,620 260,050 118,655 141,395
Non-official language 12,370 6,440 5,930 226,490 119,130 107,360
Aboriginal 80 20 65 5,970 2,480 3,490
Non-Aboriginal 12,290 6,420 5,870 220,520 116,650 103,870
English and French 0 10 10 245 100 150
English and non-official language 35 20 15 1,620 780 845
French and non-official language 455 200 260 6,080 2,780 3,300
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 35 25 10
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,371,970 669,520 702,450 13,106,990 6,403,470 6,703,520
Non-movers 1,210,485 590,305 620,180 11,475,985 5,603,290 5,872,695
Movers 161,485 79,215 82,270 1,631,005 800,180 830,820
Non-migrants 91,475 44,540 46,930 941,380 460,170 481,210
Migrants 70,010 34,670 35,335 689,625 340,015 349,610
Internal migrants 61,070 30,050 31,020 535,180 263,055 272,120
Intraprovincial migrants 56,505 27,685 28,820 467,890 229,080 238,810
Interprovincial migrants 4,565 2,365 2,200 67,290 33,980 33,315
External migrants 8,945 4,625 4,315 154,445 76,955 77,490
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,314,620 640,395 674,230 12,546,040 6,116,715 6,429,325
Non-movers 852,445 415,645 436,805 7,887,825 3,845,945 4,041,880
Movers 462,180 224,750 237,425 4,658,215 2,270,770 2,387,445
Non-migrants 255,370 123,890 131,485 2,545,875 1,238,055 1,307,820
Migrants 206,800 100,860 105,940 2,112,340 1,032,710 1,079,630
Internal migrants 176,775 85,945 90,840 1,562,375 761,630 800,740
Intraprovincial migrants 164,305 79,830 84,475 1,380,900 672,540 708,360
Interprovincial migrants 12,475 6,110 6,365 181,480 89,090 92,390
External migrants 30,030 14,915 15,105 549,965 271,080 278,885

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula [Economic region], Ontario and Ontario [Province] (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 6, 2024).

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