Census Profile, 2016 Census
Calgary [Economic region], Alberta and Northwest Territories [Territory]

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Characteristic Calgary
Alberta
[Economic region]
Northwest Territories

[Territory]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,498,778 ... ... 41,786 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,311,022 ... ... 41,462 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 14.3 ... ... 0.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 586,269 ... ... 17,666 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 558,912 ... ... 14,981 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 118.4 ... ... 0.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 12,655.32 ... ... 1,143,793.86 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,498,780 748,135 750,645 41,785 21,280 20,510
0 to 14 years 282,185 144,865 137,315 8,875 4,475 4,395
0 to 4 years 95,040 48,775 46,265 3,120 1,605 1,515
5 to 9 years 99,260 51,185 48,075 3,015 1,520 1,495
10 to 14 years 87,885 44,910 42,970 2,740 1,350 1,385
15 to 64 years 1,046,735 524,780 521,950 29,690 15,090 14,600
15 to 19 years 86,255 44,360 41,895 2,715 1,405 1,310
20 to 24 years 92,120 46,840 45,280 3,065 1,635 1,430
25 to 29 years 114,365 56,710 57,650 3,465 1,755 1,710
30 to 34 years 127,480 63,375 64,105 3,385 1,670 1,720
35 to 39 years 119,905 59,425 60,480 3,215 1,565 1,650
40 to 44 years 112,645 56,350 56,295 2,825 1,365 1,460
45 to 49 years 106,295 53,715 52,580 2,880 1,485 1,400
50 to 54 years 105,920 52,935 52,985 3,200 1,620 1,575
55 to 59 years 100,975 50,550 50,425 2,825 1,480 1,345
60 to 64 years 80,780 40,515 40,265 2,105 1,110 1,000
65 years and over 169,860 78,485 91,380 3,220 1,715 1,510
65 to 69 years 61,145 30,045 31,095 1,410 785 630
70 to 74 years 39,505 19,050 20,460 820 450 370
75 to 79 years 27,720 12,690 15,025 465 230 235
80 to 84 years 20,655 9,115 11,545 300 155 145
85 years and over 20,835 7,580 13,255 225 95 130
85 to 89 years 13,330 5,315 8,010 150 65 80
90 to 94 years 5,765 1,850 3,920 55 25 35
95 to 99 years 1,550 390 1,155 20 5 10
100 years and over 190 25 165 0 0 5
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 18.8 19.4 18.3 21.2 21.0 21.4
15 to 64 years 69.8 70.1 69.5 71.1 70.9 71.2
65 years and over 11.3 10.5 12.2 7.7 8.1 7.4
85 years and over 1.4 1.0 1.8 0.5 0.4 0.6
Average age of the population 37.6 37.0 38.2 34.9 35.1 34.8
Median age of the population 36.9 36.4 37.3 34.0 34.0 34.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 558,915 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Single-detached house 332,700 ... ... 8,625 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 32,930 ... ... 450 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 188,785 ... ... 5,400 ... ...
Semi-detached house 35,590 ... ... 975 ... ...
Row house 51,045 ... ... 1,595 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 22,530 ... ... 385 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 79,225 ... ... 2,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 390 ... ... 60 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 4,495 ... ... 505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 person 129,770 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
2 persons 184,450 ... ... 4,305 ... ...
3 persons 93,645 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
4 persons 92,375 ... ... 2,425 ... ...
5 or more persons 58,675 ... ... 1,935 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,478,555 ... ... 41,135 ... ...
Average household size 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,216,595 603,265 613,325 32,910 16,800 16,110
Married or living common law 734,335 368,070 366,260 17,955 9,010 8,945
Married 624,865 313,190 311,680 11,585 5,840 5,735
Living common law 109,470 54,885 54,585 6,375 3,165 3,205
Not married and not living common law 482,260 235,195 247,065 14,955 7,790 7,165
Never married 337,555 185,145 152,405 11,840 6,570 5,270
Separated 26,700 11,680 15,020 800 365 435
Divorced 72,910 28,785 44,125 1,315 575 735
Widowed 45,105 9,580 35,520 1,010 280 730
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 413,085 ... ... 11,105 ... ...
2 persons 191,425 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
3 persons 90,865 ... ... 2,730 ... ...
4 persons 91,735 ... ... 2,230 ... ...
5 or more persons 39,055 ... ... 1,305 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 413,080 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total couple families 357,160 ... ... 8,695 ... ...
Married couples 302,435 ... ... 5,510 ... ...
Common-law couples 54,725 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 55,920 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
Female parent 43,285 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
Male parent 12,635 ... ... 620 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 357,160 ... ... 8,700 ... ...
Couples without children 157,250 ... ... 3,395 ... ...
Couples with children 199,910 ... ... 5,300 ... ...
1 child 74,735 ... ... 2,105 ... ...
2 children 87,540 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
3 or more children 37,635 ... ... 1,205 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 55,920 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
1 child 34,170 ... ... 1,440 ... ...
2 children 16,130 ... ... 625 ... ...
3 or more children 5,615 ... ... 345 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 247,585 126,830 120,755 7,125 3,975 3,150
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 558,915 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One-census-family households 381,910 ... ... 9,930 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 144,410 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 237,495 ... ... 6,850 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 15,020 ... ... 565 ... ...
Non-census-family households 161,985 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
One-person households 129,765 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 32,215 ... ... 840 ... ...
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 1,486,605 742,335 744,265 41,375 21,055 20,325
English only 1,349,125 680,435 668,695 36,845 18,945 17,900
French only 1,290 570 725 60 30 30
English and French 105,815 48,875 56,940 4,275 1,985 2,295
Neither English nor French 30,370 12,455 17,915 195 90 105
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 1,486,605 742,340 744,265 41,375 21,050 20,325
English 1,426,355 714,785 711,575 39,875 20,255 19,620
French 22,625 11,525 11,110 1,165 625 540
English and French 7,905 3,905 4,000 150 85 65
Neither English nor French 29,705 12,130 17,575 195 90 100
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 26,580 13,475 13,105 1,240 665 570
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.8 1.8 1.8 3.0 3.2 2.8
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 1,486,600 742,335 744,270 41,380 21,050 20,330
Single responses 1,445,390 722,285 723,100 40,565 20,675 19,890
Official languages 1,053,870 533,245 520,620 32,940 16,920 16,020
English 1,031,835 522,030 509,805 31,765 16,290 15,470
French 22,035 11,215 10,815 1,175 630 550
Non-official languages 391,520 189,040 202,480 7,625 3,755 3,875
Aboriginal languages 1,160 480 685 4,635 2,270 2,360
Algonquian languages 555 215 340 145 65 80
Blackfoot 245 95 150 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 235 100 140 130 60 70
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 5 0 5 0 0 0
Plains Cree 55 20 35 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 5 10 5 0 0
Woods Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 155 75 85 120 55 65
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 5 5 5 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 65 15 50 15 5 5
Algonquin 0 5 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 60 15 45 15 5 5
Oji-Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 105 35 70 3,875 1,950 1,930
Northern Athabaskan languages 105 35 70 3,875 1,945 1,930
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 5 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 20 10 15 440 250 190
Dogrib (Tlicho) 5 0 5 1,600 820 775
Gwich'in 5 0 0 140 60 90
Sarsi (Sarcee) 70 25 45 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 1,690 820 870
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 745 365 380
South Slavey 5 0 0 775 375 395
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 175 80 90
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 25 10 15 600 250 350
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 5 470 210 265
Inuktitut 5 0 5 110 30 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 20 10 5
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 5 5 0 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 5 0 0 0
Michif 15 5 10 5 5 0
Salish languages 0 5 5 0 5 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 5 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 435 195 235 0 0 0
Dakota 30 5 15 0 0 0
Stoney 405 185 220 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 5 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 25 10 10 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 390,360 188,565 201,795 2,990 1,480 1,510
Afro-Asiatic languages 29,825 15,660 14,170 215 140 70
Berber languages 140 80 65 5 0 0
Kabyle 65 35 35 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 75 45 25 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 2,475 1,230 1,245 50 40 10
Bilen 50 30 20 0 0 0
Oromo 955 490 460 0 0 0
Somali 1,465 705 755 45 40 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 27,160 14,315 12,845 160 105 60
Amharic 4,075 1,970 2,105 20 10 10
Arabic 19,105 10,260 8,840 120 75 50
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 295 155 135 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 85 40 45 0 0 0
Harari 75 40 35 0 5 0
Hebrew 515 255 255 0 5 0
Maltese 35 15 15 0 0 0
Tigrigna 2,765 1,465 1,300 20 15 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 210 105 110 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 45 25 15 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 14,520 6,780 7,735 165 75 90
Khmer (Cambodian) 905 435 475 0 0 0
Vietnamese 13,605 6,345 7,260 160 75 85
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 50,005 21,680 28,330 910 380 525
Bikol 235 110 125 5 0 5
Cebuano 2,115 900 1,210 60 25 35
Fijian 45 30 20 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 720 295 430 15 10 10
Ilocano 2,645 1,150 1,490 70 25 45
Malagasy 25 5 15 0 0 0
Malay 810 345 465 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 280 135 140 5 0 0
Pangasinan 130 55 80 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 42,355 18,370 23,985 745 320 430
Waray-Waray 155 70 80 0 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 495 210 290 5 5 0
Creole languages 640 325 315 40 25 15
Haitian Creole 25 15 10 5 5 5
Creole, n.o.s. 435 210 220 25 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 185 100 90 15 10 5
Dravidian languages 5,305 2,760 2,540 60 40 25
Kannada 290 140 145 0 0 0
Malayalam 2,150 1,105 1,045 25 15 5
Tamil 1,880 990 885 20 10 5
Telugu 960 510 450 15 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 15 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 90 45 45 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 192,900 95,565 97,335 1,045 540 500
Albanian 1,370 725 645 10 5 0
Armenian 255 135 120 45 25 25
Balto-Slavic languages 32,225 15,080 17,140 220 120 100
Baltic languages 545 260 285 0 0 5
Latvian 195 95 100 0 0 0
Lithuanian 345 165 185 0 0 5
Slavic languages 31,680 14,820 16,855 220 125 100
Belarusan 25 10 15 5 0 0
Bosnian 870 435 435 5 0 0
Bulgarian 955 485 470 10 5 5
Croatian 2,145 1,060 1,080 15 10 5
Czech 1,580 740 840 15 5 10
Macedonian 160 80 85 5 5 5
Polish 8,375 3,945 4,430 45 30 20
Russian 9,745 4,390 5,355 40 20 20
Serbian 1,900 950 955 15 10 5
Serbo-Croatian 530 255 270 0 0 0
Slovak 1,220 600 615 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 285 125 165 10 5 5
Ukrainian 3,820 1,700 2,120 35 15 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 70 40 25 0 0 0
Celtic languages 145 75 70 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 55 25 30 0 0 0
Welsh 70 35 30 5 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 21,420 10,380 11,045 270 125 145
Afrikaans 1,115 535 580 20 5 15
Danish 975 515 465 5 5 0
Dutch 4,740 2,350 2,390 55 25 30
Frisian 60 25 30 0 0 0
German 13,655 6,555 7,100 170 80 90
Icelandic 70 40 30 5 0 5
Norwegian 270 110 160 0 0 0
Swedish 320 145 180 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 125 60 60 0 0 0
Yiddish 80 40 40 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Greek 1,620 815 805 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 92,235 46,740 45,490 285 155 125
Indo-Aryan languages 79,125 39,910 39,215 245 140 110
Bengali 4,165 2,130 2,030 70 40 30
Gujarati 5,625 2,840 2,790 15 10 5
Hindi 7,440 3,795 3,645 40 20 20
Kashmiri 85 45 40 0 0 0
Konkani 170 90 85 0 0 0
Marathi 845 435 415 5 0 0
Nepali 1,960 1,035 925 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 100 55 45 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 39,010 19,625 19,385 50 30 20
Sindhi 1,750 820 925 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 985 485 500 10 0 0
Urdu 16,995 8,565 8,430 45 20 25
Iranian languages 12,150 6,325 5,820 35 15 20
Kurdish 755 400 355 0 0 0
Pashto 1,645 845 805 5 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 9,750 5,085 4,670 30 10 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 960 500 460 5 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 43,630 21,615 22,020 190 95 95
Catalan 45 20 30 0 0 0
Italian 5,550 2,845 2,705 50 35 15
Portuguese 3,760 1,795 1,965 25 10 15
Romanian 4,850 2,485 2,365 10 5 5
Spanish 29,410 14,465 14,950 105 50 60
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 0 0 0
Japanese 2,460 855 1,605 60 20 45
Kartvelian languages 130 75 55 0 0 0
Georgian 135 75 55 0 0 0
Korean 9,345 4,345 5,000 40 20 20
Mongolic languages 450 210 240 0 0 0
Mongolian 450 210 240 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 5,960 3,055 2,905 135 80 60
Akan (Twi) 705 370 335 15 10 10
Bamanankan 15 10 5 0 0 0
Edo 105 65 40 0 0 0
Ewe 65 35 25 0 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 80 45 35 0 0 0
Ga 70 35 35 0 0 0
Ganda 40 15 25 10 10 0
Igbo 710 380 330 5 5 0
Lingala 85 40 50 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 155 75 75 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 125 65 65 5 5 0
Shona 320 155 165 40 20 15
Swahili 805 390 415 5 0 0
Wolof 115 65 50 0 0 0
Yoruba 1,445 760 685 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,130 555 570 50 25 30
Nilo-Saharan languages 1,520 750 765 5 5 0
Dinka 730 370 365 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 785 380 405 5 0 0
Sign languages 275 155 115 5 5 0
American Sign Language 105 55 45 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 165 100 70 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 69,430 32,670 36,765 250 120 130
Chinese languages 68,185 32,050 36,135 250 120 125
Cantonese 34,315 16,125 18,195 110 55 55
Hakka 345 160 185 0 0 5
Mandarin 28,840 13,595 15,250 60 30 30
Min Dong 45 20 25 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,720 765 955 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 380 175 205 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,530 1,215 1,320 75 40 35
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,245 615 630 0 0 0
Burmese 270 135 130 0 0 0
Karenic languages 285 135 150 0 0 0
Tibetan 550 280 265 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 150 65 80 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,150 405 740 10 0 5
Lao 485 220 270 5 0 0
Thai 655 185 470 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,785 980 805 5 5 5
Azerbaijani 240 135 105 0 0 0
Turkish 1,270 720 555 5 5 0
Uyghur 60 30 30 0 0 0
Uzbek 75 35 35 5 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 140 60 80 0 0 0
Uralic languages 4,225 2,040 2,190 30 20 10
Estonian 95 50 50 5 0 0
Finnish 345 135 215 10 5 5
Hungarian 3,785 1,855 1,930 20 15 5
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 335 205 135 5 0 5
Multiple responses 41,220 20,050 21,165 815 375 440
English and French 3,800 1,805 1,995 145 65 75
English and non-official language 35,525 17,340 18,185 630 285 345
French and non-official language 1,075 560 520 35 20 15
English, French and non-official language 815 345 470 5 0 5
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 1,486,600 742,340 744,265 41,380 21,055 20,325
Single responses 1,398,035 699,095 698,940 40,290 20,550 19,740
Official languages 1,173,950 589,590 584,360 36,905 18,780 18,125
English 1,164,955 585,005 579,945 36,270 18,465 17,810
French 8,995 4,580 4,415 635 315 315
Non-official languages 224,085 109,505 114,580 3,385 1,765 1,620
Aboriginal languages 465 230 235 2,045 1,080 965
Algonquian languages 145 75 65 20 5 5
Blackfoot 65 35 30 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 75 45 30 15 10 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 5 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 10 5 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 60 30 30 15 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 5
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 5 5 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 0 5 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 5 10 1,950 1,040 915
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 1,950 1,035 915
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 5 0 0 160 85 70
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 470
Gwich'in 5 5 0 20 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 745 385 360
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 185 160
South Slavey 0 0 0 320 160 160
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 90 45 45
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 5 5 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 70 30 40
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 55 20 30
Inuktitut 0 0 0 10 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 5 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 0 5 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 290 145 150 0 0 0
Dakota 15 5 10 0 0 0
Stoney 275 140 140 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 223,620 109,275 114,345 1,340 685 655
Afro-Asiatic languages 18,360 9,370 8,995 130 90 40
Berber languages 65 35 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 30 15 15 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,650 805 845 35 30 0
Bilen 45 25 25 0 0 0
Oromo 715 355 360 0 0 0
Somali 890 425 460 35 35 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 16,630 8,520 8,110 95 60 35
Amharic 2,730 1,310 1,415 10 5 5
Arabic 11,095 5,735 5,360 75 45 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 105 100 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 80 40 40 0 0 0
Harari 50 25 25 0 0 0
Hebrew 260 130 125 0 0 0
Maltese 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tigrigna 2,060 1,095 965 15 5 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 150 75 70 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,420 4,430 4,990 105 50 55
Khmer (Cambodian) 460 225 235 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,965 4,205 4,760 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 26,625 12,475 14,150 455 215 235
Bikol 45 25 25 0 0 0
Cebuano 895 425 470 20 10 15
Fijian 20 10 5 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 215 100 120 15 10 5
Ilocano 1,060 500 560 20 5 10
Malagasy 10 5 10 0 0 0
Malay 235 125 110 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 65 35 35 0 0 0
Pangasinan 15 5 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 23,855 11,160 12,695 400 190 215
Waray-Waray 60 25 30 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 150 60 85 0 0 0
Creole languages 290 150 145 15 10 5
Haitian Creole 5 5 0 5 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 220 110 105 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 5 5 5
Dravidian languages 3,215 1,630 1,580 30 15 15
Kannada 120 65 55 0 0 0
Malayalam 1,310 665 650 15 10 5
Tamil 1,205 605 600 5 5 5
Telugu 565 295 275 10 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 60 25 35 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 104,460 51,975 52,490 350 170 175
Albanian 625 340 285 0 0 0
Armenian 110 55 55 25 10 15
Balto-Slavic languages 14,095 6,895 7,200 55 25 30
Baltic languages 240 130 110 0 0 0
Latvian 85 50 40 0 0 0
Lithuanian 150 80 75 0 0 0
Slavic languages 13,860 6,765 7,090 55 25 30
Belarusan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 395 200 195 5 5 0
Bulgarian 485 250 235 0 0 0
Croatian 750 370 380 0 0 0
Czech 450 220 230 5 0 5
Macedonian 85 40 40 0 0 0
Polish 3,350 1,630 1,720 10 5 5
Russian 5,870 2,845 3,030 20 10 10
Serbian 960 470 490 5 5 0
Serbo-Croatian 180 90 90 0 0 0
Slovak 470 230 240 5 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 40 20 25 0 0 0
Ukrainian 800 400 400 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Celtic languages 15 10 5 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 0 0 0
Welsh 5 5 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 3,465 1,650 1,815 45 20 20
Afrikaans 600 290 315 10 0 5
Danish 70 35 35 0 0 0
Dutch 620 300 320 5 0 5
Frisian 5 0 0 0 0 0
German 2,035 965 1,070 25 15 15
Icelandic 20 10 10 0 0 5
Norwegian 25 10 15 0 0 0
Swedish 55 25 30 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Yiddish 10 10 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Greek 505 240 270 5 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 62,025 31,110 30,915 170 90 80
Indo-Aryan languages 53,520 26,825 26,700 155 85 70
Bengali 2,760 1,380 1,380 40 25 20
Gujarati 3,145 1,580 1,575 10 5 5
Hindi 4,140 2,125 2,010 15 10 5
Kashmiri 45 20 25 0 0 0
Konkani 35 20 15 0 0 0
Marathi 445 225 210 0 0 0
Nepali 1,350 695 655 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 50 30 25 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 29,195 14,610 14,585 40 25 15
Sindhi 745 330 415 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 510 255 255 5 0 0
Urdu 11,100 5,550 5,550 35 20 15
Iranian languages 8,000 4,025 3,970 20 5 10
Kurdish 460 235 225 0 0 0
Pashto 1,060 540 520 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 6,480 3,255 3,225 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 500 260 245 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,625 11,680 11,945 45 25 30
Catalan 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italian 1,290 570 720 5 5 5
Portuguese 1,785 865 920 5 0 5
Romanian 2,485 1,290 1,195 5 5 0
Spanish 18,045 8,940 9,100 30 15 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 1,120 495 625 50 20 25
Kartvelian languages 85 50 35 0 0 0
Georgian 80 50 35 0 0 0
Korean 6,650 3,170 3,475 20 10 10
Mongolic languages 280 135 150 0 0 0
Mongolian 280 135 145 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,835 885 955 40 20 20
Akan (Twi) 330 170 165 5 0 0
Bamanankan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ewe 15 10 5 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 45 20 20 0 0 0
Ga 20 10 10 0 0 0
Ganda 5 0 0 5 0 0
Igbo 135 65 70 0 0 5
Lingala 25 10 20 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 65 35 30 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 10 15 0 0 0
Shona 95 40 50 15 5 10
Swahili 355 155 195 0 0 0
Wolof 60 35 30 0 0 0
Yoruba 355 170 185 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 280 135 145 10 10 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 915 445 475 0 0 0
Dinka 445 215 230 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 465 220 240 0 0 0
Sign languages 355 205 150 5 5 5
American Sign Language 90 50 45 0 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 265 160 105 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 46,995 22,370 24,625 135 70 65
Chinese languages 46,115 21,930 24,185 135 70 65
Cantonese 22,285 10,400 11,880 55 30 25
Hakka 100 35 60 0 0 0
Mandarin 21,220 10,290 10,930 35 15 20
Min Dong 5 5 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 675 295 385 0 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 210 105 105 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,620 805 815 45 25 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 880 440 440 5 0 0
Burmese 175 85 85 0 0 0
Karenic languages 230 110 125 0 0 0
Tibetan 395 205 190 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 430 185 245 5 0 0
Lao 195 85 110 5 0 0
Thai 230 95 130 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,000 525 480 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 105 55 50 0 0 0
Turkish 760 405 360 0 0 0
Uyghur 45 20 20 0 0 0
Uzbek 50 25 25 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 50 20 25 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,410 695 715 0 0 0
Estonian 15 5 10 0 0 0
Finnish 55 30 25 0 0 0
Hungarian 1,335 655 680 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 115 70 40 0 0 0
Multiple responses 88,565 43,240 45,325 1,090 500 585
English and French 2,550 1,265 1,290 125 55 70
English and non-official language 84,305 41,165 43,140 930 430 495
French and non-official language 390 190 200 15 5 5
English, French and non-official language 1,315 630 685 25 10 15
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 1,486,600 742,340 744,265 41,375 21,050 20,325
None 1,254,320 629,830 624,490 34,235 17,535 16,700
English 99,305 49,455 49,850 2,180 1,145 1,030
French 14,810 6,745 8,075 785 365 425
Non-official language 114,000 54,240 59,760 4,105 1,970 2,135
Aboriginal 785 320 465 2,995 1,440 1,555
Non-Aboriginal 113,215 53,920 59,295 1,110 530 580
English and French 685 345 345 15 5 5
English and non-official language 2,195 1,120 1,075 15 10 10
French and non-official language 1,260 585 670 45 25 25
English, French and non-official language 35 15 15 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,197,300 594,890 602,410 32,330 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,137,675 565,525 572,150 31,290 15,980 15,315
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,833 54,150 35,311 50,618 54,924 46,322
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,137,925 565,595 572,330 31,295 15,980 15,310
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,895 46,581 32,153 45,254 48,505 41,935
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,066,620 542,555 524,060 28,515 14,760 13,750
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,517 53,805 34,470 53,324 58,388 49,104
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 649,715 254,855 394,860 30,555 15,590 14,965
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,214 2,422 3,516 948 943 1,794
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 926,435 482,160 444,270 27,150 14,125 13,030
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,699 53,420 35,361 53,161 57,762 48,970
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,197,280 594,870 602,410 32,325 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,138,280 565,590 572,685 31,265 15,995 15,275
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 69,070 88,222 50,155 64,586 70,000 58,918
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,138,495 565,655 572,845 31,270 15,995 15,275
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,836 68,208 41,632 53,344 56,951 49,567
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,066,970 542,640 524,330 28,545 14,780 13,770
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 69,686 88,844 49,858 65,472 71,244 59,277
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 649,845 254,775 395,065 30,535 15,630 14,900
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,568 6,623 6,532 4,924 4,259 5,622
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 926,435 481,850 444,585 27,155 14,110 13,040
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 65,167 81,387 47,588 63,796 69,117 58,040
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,197,280 594,875 602,410 32,325 16,475 15,855
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 24 435,780 250,075 185,710 13,570 7,190 6,375
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 66,311 74,578 57,288 86,780 91,659 81,218
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 90,769 106,176 70,022 91,177 96,979 84,636
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 94.6 96.7 91.1 92.6 94.2 90.5
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 76.5 78.5 73.1 85.3 86.5 83.9
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 5.4 3.3 8.9 7.4 5.8 9.5
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,197,300 594,890 602,410 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without total income 59,625 29,370 30,260 1,035 495 540
With total income 1,137,675 565,520 572,150 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with total income 95.0 95.1 95.0 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 148,305 57,305 91,005 4,455 2,335 2,120
$10,000 to $19,999 139,880 55,400 84,480 3,655 1,750 1,910
$20,000 to $29,999 128,365 51,420 76,950 3,100 1,430 1,670
$30,000 to $39,999 110,295 48,820 61,475 2,290 1,065 1,220
$40,000 to $49,999 105,430 49,990 55,440 2,025 930 1,095
$50,000 to $59,999 91,230 45,670 45,560 1,830 895 935
$60,000 to $69,999 75,250 40,345 34,910 1,730 855 875
$70,000 to $79,999 60,900 34,630 26,270 1,620 750 870
$80,000 to $89,999 49,095 28,795 20,300 1,560 690 870
$90,000 to $99,999 41,840 24,300 17,540 1,495 735 760
$100,000 and over 187,080 128,860 58,225 7,520 4,535 2,980
$100,000 to $149,999 103,255 66,045 37,215 5,685 3,250 2,435
$150,000 and over 83,820 62,810 21,010 1,835 1,290 550
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,197,300 594,890 602,410 32,330 16,470 15,855
Without after-tax income 59,375 29,300 30,075 1,040 490 540
With after-tax income 1,137,925 565,590 572,330 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.1 95.0 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 152,150 58,485 93,660 4,495 2,350 2,145
$10,000 to $19,999 146,090 58,120 87,970 3,755 1,805 1,950
$20,000 to $29,999 148,380 60,300 88,075 3,395 1,580 1,815
$30,000 to $39,999 137,645 63,470 74,175 2,710 1,245 1,465
$40,000 to $49,999 128,030 63,410 64,620 2,455 1,195 1,260
$50,000 to $59,999 100,975 54,090 46,885 2,285 1,145 1,140
$60,000 to $69,999 76,715 44,090 32,630 2,130 940 1,195
$70,000 to $79,999 58,925 34,695 24,230 2,090 1,020 1,075
$80,000 and over 189,010 128,920 60,085 7,965 4,700 3,265
$80,000 to $89,999 44,510 26,555 17,955 2,060 1,030 1,035
$90,000 to $99,999 30,730 19,625 11,100 1,930 1,080 850
$100,000 and over 113,775 82,740 31,030 3,970 2,595 1,380
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,197,300 594,890 602,410 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without employment income 270,870 112,730 158,140 5,180 2,350 2,830
With employment income 926,435 482,160 444,275 27,155 14,125 13,025
Percentage with employment income 77.4 81.1 73.7 84.0 85.8 82.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 100,380 45,475 54,900 3,295 1,675 1,615
$5,000 to $9,999 60,045 25,410 34,635 1,825 945 880
$10,000 to $19,999 101,300 43,340 57,965 2,625 1,255 1,370
$20,000 to $29,999 86,950 36,885 50,060 1,940 965 975
$30,000 to $39,999 83,325 38,265 45,060 1,765 850 920
$40,000 to $49,999 81,225 39,015 42,210 1,650 795 855
$50,000 to $59,999 72,055 36,195 35,860 1,520 765 755
$60,000 to $69,999 60,055 33,000 27,050 1,480 705 775
$70,000 to $79,999 49,780 28,610 21,170 1,505 685 825
$80,000 and over 231,325 155,965 75,360 9,545 5,495 4,050
$80,000 to $89,999 41,150 24,660 16,495 1,470 655 815
$90,000 to $99,999 36,385 21,250 15,135 1,385 715 670
$100,000 and over 153,785 110,055 43,730 6,685 4,120 2,565
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 558,915 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 99,388 ... ... 117,688 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 84,636 ... ... 99,664 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 129,765 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 52,163 ... ... 62,098 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,516 ... ... 53,862 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 429,140 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 116,969 ... ... 141,399 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 99,210 ... ... 119,496 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 558,915 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 140,668 ... ... 134,794 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 111,700 ... ... 111,332 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 129,850 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 70,974 ... ... 73,309 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 56,694 ... ... 60,172 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 429,065 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 161,759 ... ... 154,528 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 128,346 ... ... 127,752 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,045 ... ... 145 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,955 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 6,030 ... ... 285 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 10,565 ... ... 405 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 15,845 ... ... 485 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 12,360 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,825 ... ... 335 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 15,125 ... ... 385 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 15,485 ... ... 320 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 15,865 ... ... 295 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 33,245 ... ... 615 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 33,795 ... ... 590 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 32,980 ... ... 580 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 32,320 ... ... 680 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 30,785 ... ... 590 ... ...
$100,000 and over 277,685 ... ... 8,660 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 67,495 ... ... 1,635 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 52,150 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 67,820 ... ... 2,260 ... ...
$200,000 and over 90,215 ... ... 3,240 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,790 ... ... 150 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 5,065 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 6,245 ... ... 290 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,055 ... ... 410 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 16,975 ... ... 510 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 14,315 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 16,515 ... ... 385 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 18,340 ... ... 415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 19,510 ... ... 370 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 20,555 ... ... 345 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 41,720 ... ... 760 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 41,465 ... ... 725 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 40,535 ... ... 855 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 38,415 ... ... 855 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 34,825 ... ... 830 ... ...
$100,000 and over 224,590 ... ... 7,465 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 70,360 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 49,515 ... ... 1,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 104,715 ... ... 3,955 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 406,005 ... ... 10,770 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 115,576 ... ... 138,515 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 97,962 ... ... 117,120 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 142,120 ... ... 2,990 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 107,095 ... ... 140,928 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 90,432 ... ... 118,323 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 199,930 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,592 ... ... 166,071 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 115,495 ... ... 139,235 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 50,880 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 67,350 ... ... 71,680 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 60,460 ... ... 64,939 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 405,990 ... ... 10,750 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 162,268 ... ... 151,967 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 128,337 ... ... 125,470 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 142,060 ... ... 2,960 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 154,800 ... ... 156,606 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 121,914 ... ... 126,428 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 200,025 ... ... 5,325 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 188,315 ... ... 175,858 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 147,839 ... ... 145,333 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 50,530 ... ... 2,005 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 89,027 ... ... 83,886 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 74,780 ... ... 72,465 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 210,880 110,395 100,485 5,695 3,240 2,460
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 44,498 47,880 40,904 55,744 53,959 57,808
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 39,062 41,362 36,496 48,923 47,588 50,611
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 210,450 110,245 100,205 5,695 3,325 2,375
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 60,543 65,833 54,722 67,699 66,575 69,271
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 49,069 52,522 45,269 56,001 54,960 57,458
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,478,555 739,145 739,405 41,135 20,905 20,230
In the bottom half of the distribution 533,470 259,310 274,165 13,210 6,735 6,475
In the bottom decile 103,290 51,315 51,970 3,475 1,785 1,695
In the second decile 93,030 43,040 49,990 2,810 1,420 1,385
In the third decile 102,565 49,105 53,455 2,275 1,175 1,095
In the fourth decile 111,520 54,725 56,800 2,225 1,145 1,085
In the fifth decile 123,065 61,115 61,950 2,430 1,210 1,220
In the top half of the distribution 945,080 479,840 465,245 27,925 14,170 13,755
In the sixth decile 132,530 66,350 66,180 2,355 1,205 1,155
In the seventh decile 144,110 72,510 71,600 3,090 1,550 1,540
In the eighth decile 160,570 81,360 79,210 3,990 2,000 1,990
In the ninth decile 193,890 98,225 95,660 6,545 3,270 3,280
In the top decile 313,985 161,395 152,590 11,940 6,145 5,790
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 1,476,315 738,005 738,310 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 331,735 170,215 161,525 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 114,000 58,480 55,520 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 987,590 493,555 494,035 0 0 0
65 years and over 156,985 74,235 82,750 0 0 0
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 130,220 62,210 68,010 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 39,920 20,505 19,420 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 14,095 7,220 6,880 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 77,730 36,895 40,835 0 0 0
65 years and over 12,570 4,815 7,755 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 8.8 8.4 9.2 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 12.0 12.0 12.0 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 12.4 12.3 12.4 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 7.9 7.5 8.3 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 8.0 6.5 9.4 ... ... ...
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 115,175 57,030 58,145 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 31,225 16,060 15,165 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 11,015 5,645 5,370 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 77,135 38,180 38,955 0 0 0
65 years and over 6,815 2,790 4,020 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 7.8 7.7 7.9 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 9.4 9.4 9.4 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 9.7 9.7 9.7 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 7.8 7.7 7.9 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 4.3 3.8 4.9 ... ... ...
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 1,478,555 739,145 739,405 41,135 20,905 20,230
Official languages 1,448,265 726,455 721,810 40,865 20,780 20,085
English 1,446,935 725,845 721,090 40,815 20,765 20,055
French 106,780 49,325 57,455 4,265 1,910 2,350
Non-official languages 495,055 240,210 254,845 10,750 5,305 5,445
Aboriginal languages 1,690 705 985 6,535 3,235 3,295
Algonquian languages 955 385 570 250 125 115
Blackfoot 365 125 240 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 490 220 275 210 110 95
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 15 0 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 130 70 60 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Woods Cree 65 10 55 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 270 125 140 210 110 95
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 115 45 70 30 10 20
Algonquin 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ojibway 100 45 60 30 15 20
Oji-Cree 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 190 80 110 5,405 2,720 2,690
Northern Athabaskan languages 190 80 110 5,400 2,720 2,685
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 20 10 15 630 340 285
Dogrib (Tlicho) 10 0 10 2,285 1,175 1,110
Gwich'in 0 0 0 250 115 135
Sarsi (Sarcee) 140 60 85 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,365 1,130 1,230
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 970 455 510
South Slavey 10 10 0 1,140 550 585
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 475 230 240
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 40 15 25 900 400 500
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 25 10 15 740 340 400
Inuktitut 10 10 10 135 50 85
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 15
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 0 10 0 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 20 10 15 10 10 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 10
Siouan languages 465 205 265 0 0 0
Dakota 65 30 35 0 0 0
Stoney 430 185 245 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 493,385 239,515 253,875 4,245 2,090 2,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 42,095 22,125 19,970 285 180 105
Berber languages 200 140 60 0 0 0
Kabyle 110 60 45 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 95 80 15 0 10 0
Cushitic languages 3,590 1,830 1,760 30 25 15
Bilen 65 40 20 0 0 0
Oromo 1,370 710 655 0 0 0
Somali 2,185 1,090 1,090 30 20 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 0 0 0
Semitic languages 38,915 20,515 18,400 245 150 95
Amharic 5,790 2,940 2,850 25 10 15
Arabic 28,815 15,345 13,470 195 125 65
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 335 170 165 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 120 55 60 0 0 0
Harari 95 50 45 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,625 780 845 10 0 0
Maltese 40 30 15 0 0 0
Tigrigna 3,605 1,950 1,655 15 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 250 140 110 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 165 105 70 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 18,580 8,840 9,745 215 100 120
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,215 655 555 0 0 0
Vietnamese 17,430 8,210 9,220 215 95 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 63,045 27,255 35,795 1,120 490 630
Bikol 175 65 100 10 0 0
Cebuano 2,995 1,325 1,680 55 20 35
Fijian 140 75 60 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 1,010 425 585 10 10 0
Ilocano 3,750 1,645 2,110 120 45 75
Malagasy 50 20 30 0 0 0
Malay 1,525 725 800 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 445 215 230 10 0 0
Pangasinan 225 95 135 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 59,655 25,615 34,040 1,075 470 605
Waray-Waray 230 100 130 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 590 255 335 0 0 0
Creole languages 1,820 900 920 95 45 50
Haitian Creole 85 50 35 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,120 560 565 60 25 30
Creole languages, n.i.e. 615 300 325 35 15 20
Dravidian languages 7,295 3,835 3,460 65 40 20
Kannada 565 285 280 0 0 0
Malayalam 2,615 1,385 1,230 45 30 15
Tamil 3,240 1,705 1,535 0 10 0
Telugu 1,300 685 615 15 10 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 75 35 40 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 85 40 45 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 254,480 126,365 128,115 1,760 920 845
Albanian 1,755 925 835 0 0 0
Armenian 295 165 135 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 37,555 18,245 19,305 245 140 110
Baltic languages 650 310 345 10 0 0
Latvian 275 140 135 0 0 0
Lithuanian 380 170 210 0 0 10
Slavic languages 37,140 18,050 19,085 245 135 105
Belarusan 80 30 45 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,360 730 635 0 0 0
Bulgarian 1,125 595 530 0 0 10
Croatian 2,805 1,400 1,405 20 10 10
Czech 1,875 875 1,000 15 15 0
Macedonian 280 145 130 20 10 10
Polish 9,765 4,685 5,080 55 35 20
Russian 14,000 6,735 7,265 70 35 30
Serbian 2,425 1,200 1,220 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 580 320 260 0 0 0
Slovak 1,645 910 735 35 15 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 345 170 175 10 0 0
Ukrainian 5,000 2,255 2,745 25 15 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 75 35 40 0 0 0
Celtic languages 505 240 260 0 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 185 90 90 10 10 0
Welsh 130 70 60 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 190 75 115 0 0 0
Germanic languages 30,475 15,140 15,335 475 245 230
Afrikaans 2,105 1,120 990 15 0 10
Danish 1,160 560 600 10 10 0
Dutch 5,725 2,835 2,890 60 35 25
Frisian 100 45 60 0 10 0
German 20,940 10,510 10,425 390 200 195
Icelandic 90 40 45 0 0 0
Norwegian 545 210 330 0 0 0
Swedish 685 335 350 15 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 150 80 70 0 0 0
Yiddish 175 95 80 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 80 30 50 0 0 0
Greek 2,550 1,290 1,255 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 115,050 58,455 56,605 470 260 205
Indo-Aryan languages 102,315 51,690 50,625 415 240 175
Bengali 5,100 2,565 2,530 140 75 65
Gujarati 8,655 4,200 4,455 15 20 0
Hindi 30,055 15,410 14,645 130 75 55
Kashmiri 60 45 20 0 0 0
Konkani 395 200 190 0 0 0
Marathi 1,545 805 740 0 0 0
Nepali 2,255 1,260 995 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 150 75 75 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 51,335 26,055 25,280 105 60 45
Sindhi 2,790 1,225 1,560 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,410 700 710 10 10 0
Urdu 26,115 13,345 12,770 120 70 55
Iranian languages 13,630 7,165 6,465 55 20 30
Kurdish 1,010 545 465 0 0 0
Pashto 2,200 1,190 1,010 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10,795 5,680 5,110 55 20 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 1,180 630 550 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 72,570 35,155 37,410 625 300 320
Catalan 85 45 40 0 0 0
Italian 9,825 4,845 4,980 95 55 35
Portuguese 5,470 2,700 2,770 55 35 20
Romanian 6,045 3,140 2,900 0 0 10
Spanish 53,750 25,785 27,960 505 230 270
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 10 0 0
Japanese 4,490 2,030 2,460 125 30 95
Kartvelian languages 140 90 50 0 0 0
Georgian 140 90 50 0 0 10
Korean 10,405 4,875 5,530 100 45 50
Mongolic languages 655 310 350 10 0 0
Mongolian 660 305 345 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 12,200 6,160 6,045 225 130 95
Akan (Twi) 1,155 610 540 30 15 15
Bamanankan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Edo 240 145 90 0 0 0
Ewe 75 40 35 10 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 135 80 60 0 0 0
Ga 110 60 55 0 0 0
Ganda 80 35 40 30 30 0
Igbo 1,495 790 710 15 15 10
Lingala 430 230 195 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 170 95 75 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 105 45 60 0 0 0
Shona 515 230 280 65 30 30
Swahili 2,430 1,205 1,230 10 10 0
Wolof 330 195 135 0 0 0
Yoruba 3,525 1,780 1,745 15 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 2,265 1,090 1,180 55 25 35
Nilo-Saharan languages 1,695 775 915 0 0 0
Dinka 785 385 400 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 915 400 520 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,825 780 1,045 40 20 20
American Sign Language 970 385 590 30 15 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 870 405 465 15 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 80,570 38,400 42,170 240 95 145
Chinese languages 79,075 37,670 41,410 235 95 140
Cantonese 43,205 20,400 22,805 100 45 55
Hakka 425 185 245 10 0 0
Mandarin 39,585 18,650 20,935 80 35 45
Min Dong 65 35 25 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,430 1,015 1,405 15 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 575 250 330 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,160 1,560 1,600 60 20 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,525 735 790 0 0 0
Burmese 340 165 180 0 0 0
Karenic languages 290 140 150 0 0 0
Tibetan 800 405 400 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 155 60 95 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,580 655 930 10 0 10
Lao 655 310 350 10 10 0
Thai 1,020 390 630 10 10 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 2,595 1,385 1,205 15 0 0
Azerbaijani 350 165 180 0 0 0
Turkish 1,720 985 730 10 0 10
Uyghur 135 60 70 0 0 0
Uzbek 245 115 135 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 205 90 110 0 0 0
Uralic languages 4,990 2,390 2,605 30 20 10
Estonian 110 50 60 0 0 0
Finnish 375 170 200 10 10 0
Hungarian 4,505 2,160 2,345 20 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 805 455 345 10 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,478,555 739,145 739,410 41,135 20,905 20,230
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,318,760 661,985 656,770 39,585 20,145 19,435
Canadian citizens aged under 18 305,585 156,780 148,805 10,235 5,130 5,105
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 1,013,175 505,205 507,970 29,345 15,020 14,335
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 159,800 77,165 82,635 1,555 755 790
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 1,478,555 739,150 739,405 41,135 20,905 20,230
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,034,370 523,185 511,185 37,140 18,865 18,275
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 415,930 201,815 214,115 3,690 1,875 1,815
Before 1981 73,375 36,520 36,860 705 390 315
1981 to 1990 42,050 19,995 22,055 410 205 205
1991 to 2000 69,850 33,460 36,390 620 355 265
2001 to 2010 135,005 65,555 69,455 1,135 530 610
2001 to 2005 60,410 29,495 30,910 510 260 255
2006 to 2010 74,600 36,060 38,540 625 270 355
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 95,655 46,295 49,360 815 400 420
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 28,250 14,145 14,105 310 170 145
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 415,935 201,820 214,120 3,690 1,875 1,815
Under 5 years 38,720 19,770 18,950 370 195 175
5 to 14 years 71,380 37,000 34,375 660 385 275
15 to 24 years 81,520 37,490 44,035 730 385 345
25 to 44 years 185,945 89,400 96,540 1,600 740 860
45 years and over 38,370 18,160 20,210 335 175 160
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 54 415,935 201,820 214,115 3,685 1,875 1,815
Americas 46,020 21,775 24,240 450 205 245
Brazil 1,475 675 795 10 10 10
Colombia 5,860 2,765 3,095 15 10 10
El Salvador 2,480 1,250 1,230 25 10 10
Guyana 885 455 440 10 0 0
Haiti 535 275 260 10 0 0
Jamaica 3,120 1,410 1,710 80 35 45
Mexico 4,665 2,280 2,380 20 10 15
Peru 1,120 470 650 10 10 0
Trinidad and Tobago 1,495 730 765 10 10 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 13,230 5,970 7,265 220 110 110
Other places of birth in Americas 11,150 5,495 5,660 60 25 30
Europe 87,110 43,685 43,425 770 455 315
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,115 1,090 1,025 0 0 0
Croatia 1,335 690 640 15 15 0
France 1,325 655 670 35 30 10
Germany 7,195 3,400 3,795 130 75 55
Greece 960 505 455 10 10 0
Hungary 2,030 1,020 1,005 10 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,810 955 855 15 15 0
Italy 3,945 2,120 1,820 40 35 10
Netherlands 3,960 2,100 1,860 35 25 10
Poland 7,010 3,315 3,695 20 15 0
Portugal 1,205 555 650 0 10 0
Romania 4,630 2,320 2,305 10 0 0
Russian Federation 4,070 1,740 2,325 15 10 10
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,145 585 565 10 0 0
Ukraine 3,050 1,410 1,635 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 29,385 15,105 14,285 320 155 165
Other places of birth in Europe 11,945 6,110 5,835 100 55 45
Africa 41,460 21,215 20,240 480 280 205
Algeria 775 420 355 10 10 10
Egypt 2,955 1,575 1,375 10 0 0
Ethiopia 5,240 2,595 2,645 30 20 15
Kenya 2,770 1,345 1,420 10 0 0
Morocco 710 375 340 25 15 15
Nigeria 7,750 4,025 3,725 35 25 10
Somalia 1,355 645 705 25 20 0
South Africa, Republic of 3,250 1,680 1,565 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Africa 16,655 8,545 8,105 305 170 130
Asia 237,215 113,050 124,165 1,955 920 1,035
Afghanistan 3,290 1,765 1,525 10 0 0
Bangladesh 3,185 1,635 1,545 95 55 45
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 35,130 16,205 18,935 105 55 55
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 11,155 5,410 5,740 35 20 15
India 47,240 23,715 23,525 185 120 60
IranCensus data footnote 61 5,815 3,005 2,805 35 15 20
Iraq 3,655 1,955 1,700 0 0 0
Japan 1,565 445 1,120 65 15 55
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 7,385 3,475 3,905 75 35 35
Lebanon 4,415 2,345 2,070 0 0 0
Pakistan 17,785 9,250 8,540 70 35 35
Philippines 55,050 23,975 31,075 955 420 535
Sri Lanka 2,020 1,035 985 10 10 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,215 1,160 1,065 0 0 0
Taiwan 2,240 950 1,290 10 0 10
Viet Nam 15,755 7,330 8,425 175 75 95
Other places of birth in Asia 19,320 9,390 9,925 120 50 70
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 4,130 2,090 2,040 40 20 20
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 95,655 46,290 49,360 820 395 420
Americas 9,530 4,725 4,805 70 25 45
Brazil 535 245 290 0 0 0
Colombia 1,285 605 675 0 0 0
Cuba 125 60 70 0 0 0
Haiti 145 95 55 0 0 0
Jamaica 475 245 235 40 15 25
Mexico 2,015 1,060 960 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 2,125 1,005 1,125 15 10 10
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,140 555 585 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 1,675 855 820 10 0 10
Europe 10,165 5,240 4,925 70 45 25
France 275 160 115 10 10 0
Germany 490 235 255 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 620 385 230 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 445 250 195 0 0 0
Romania 625 320 305 0 0 0
Russian Federation 655 220 430 0 0 0
Ukraine 845 350 495 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 3,280 1,865 1,420 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Europe 2,920 1,450 1,470 15 10 10
Africa 12,165 6,185 5,980 120 65 50
Algeria 160 80 80 10 10 10
Cameroon 570 285 280 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 220 95 120 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 135 80 50 0 0 0
Egypt 1,130 590 540 0 0 0
Eritrea 1,055 605 455 0 0 0
Ethiopia 1,590 740 850 10 0 10
Morocco 190 70 120 10 0 10
Nigeria 3,940 2,065 1,875 15 15 0
Somalia 240 90 150 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 590 325 260 0 0 0
Tunisia 70 40 35 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 2,280 1,125 1,155 80 45 30
Asia 62,970 29,600 33,375 560 260 295
Afghanistan 490 270 220 0 0 0
Bangladesh 750 350 405 10 0 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 6,340 2,850 3,490 10 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 415 190 230 0 0 0
India 13,110 6,655 6,450 50 30 15
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,250 1,130 1,120 10 0 10
Iraq 1,225 655 575 0 0 0
Israel 225 115 110 15 10 0
Japan 335 85 255 30 0 25
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,940 790 1,145 30 15 15
Lebanon 555 290 265 0 0 0
Nepal 1,125 595 535 10 0 0
Pakistan 4,405 2,145 2,255 0 0 0
Philippines 23,170 10,425 12,745 330 160 170
Saudi Arabia 365 185 175 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 335 155 175 10 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,405 710 695 0 0 0
Taiwan 325 110 215 10 0 10
Turkey 140 60 80 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 440 225 210 10 0 10
Viet Nam 1,220 495 725 40 15 25
Other places of birth in Asia 2,410 1,110 1,295 10 10 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 825 550 275 0 0 10
Australia 580 370 210 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 245 175 65 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,478,555 739,145 739,410 41,135 20,905 20,230
First generationCensus data footnote 69 454,340 221,345 232,995 4,100 2,085 2,015
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 308,920 156,425 152,495 3,890 1,935 1,955
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 715,295 361,370 353,920 33,145 16,885 16,260
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 72 349,430 168,800 180,625 3,030 1,505 1,525
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 198,100 99,880 98,230 1,620 810 810
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 78,410 49,470 28,945 790 430 365
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 119,695 50,410 69,285 830 380 450
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 99,880 40,835 59,050 1,005 460 545
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 48,590 26,655 21,935 375 220 150
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 2,845 1,440 1,410 30 15 15
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,478,555 739,145 739,410 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 46,280 22,125 24,165 20,860 10,350 10,510
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 45,150 21,610 23,540 20,650 10,245 10,400
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 19,790 9,285 10,510 13,180 6,590 6,590
Métis 24,830 12,130 12,700 3,385 1,720 1,670
Inuk (Inuit) 530 200 335 4,075 1,935 2,140
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 510 240 270 155 75 80
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 620 270 355 55 30 25
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,432,275 717,030 715,245 20,275 10,555 9,720
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,478,555 739,145 739,410 41,135 20,905 20,230
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 16,065 7,455 8,615 13,365 6,645 6,720
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,462,490 731,695 730,795 27,770 14,255 13,510
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,478,555 739,145 739,410 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 10,760 5,060 5,700 15,190 7,575 7,615
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 10,460 4,890 5,575 14,160 7,055 7,095
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 7,625 3,545 4,080 10,280 5,145 5,140
Métis single ancestry 2,710 1,290 1,425 915 490 425
Inuit single ancestry 125 55 65 2,955 1,425 1,535
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 295 170 130 1,035 520 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 285 170 115 490 245 245
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 505 250 250
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 10 20 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 15 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 51,030 24,490 26,545 5,525 2,610 2,920
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 48,930 23,470 25,455 4,745 2,275 2,470
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 26,300 12,435 13,865 3,110 1,540 1,575
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 22,120 10,850 11,270 930 410 525
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 505 190 320 710 330 380
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 2,105 1,015 1,085 780 335 445
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,000 965 1,035 480 195 285
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 45 25 20 230 100 130
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 20 20 35 15 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15 0 10 35 25 15
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,416,765 709,600 707,165 20,420 10,720 9,700
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,478,555 739,150 739,405 41,135 20,905 20,230
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 469,710 231,335 238,365 3,960 1,950 2,005
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 123,900 62,885 61,015 615 360 250
Chinese 90,280 44,050 46,235 300 150 150
Black 54,905 28,140 26,765 760 435 325
Filipino 73,005 32,830 40,170 1,300 570 725
Latin American 28,205 13,910 14,290 135 55 80
Arab 26,560 14,090 12,460 100 60 45
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 23,410 11,210 12,200 255 115 145
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 12,845 6,810 6,035 50 25 30
Korean 11,165 5,260 5,905 100 50 55
Japanese 5,735 2,550 3,185 150 45 105
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 4,715 2,215 2,500 95 40 50
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 14,980 7,375 7,605 90 45 40
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,008,850 507,805 501,040 37,180 18,955 18,225
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 1,478,555 739,150 739,410 41,135 20,905 20,230
North American Aboriginal origins 61,790 29,545 32,245 20,720 10,185 10,530
First Nations (North American Indian) 36,285 17,150 19,135 15,155 7,505 7,645
Inuit 745 295 450 4,515 2,170 2,340
Métis 27,180 13,305 13,880 2,915 1,395 1,525
Other North American origins 324,605 164,890 159,720 8,220 4,195 4,020
Acadian 1,935 1,010 925 250 125 120
American 26,565 13,015 13,550 495 285 210
Canadian 305,685 155,475 150,210 7,655 3,865 3,785
New Brunswicker 25 15 10 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 570 330 245 70 35 30
Nova Scotian 55 40 15 20 0 15
Ontarian 55 45 10 0 0 0
Québécois 510 275 235 35 10 20
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 165 105 65 0 0 0
European origins 901,255 450,105 451,150 18,115 9,335 8,780
British Isles origins 584,100 290,930 293,165 12,815 6,630 6,185
Channel Islander 140 75 65 0 0 0
Cornish 105 25 75 0 0 0
English 334,445 165,545 168,900 6,560 3,315 3,245
Irish 218,400 105,440 112,955 5,060 2,580 2,480
Manx 420 215 205 15 10 0
Scottish 267,255 132,320 134,935 6,090 3,175 2,915
Welsh 30,500 14,830 15,670 555 260 295
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 39,290 19,145 20,145 765 410 350
French origins 129,505 63,620 65,885 4,230 2,085 2,150
Alsatian 50 25 25 10 0 0
Breton 25 10 20 0 0 0
Corsican 20 0 15 0 0 0
French 129,440 63,595 65,845 4,230 2,075 2,150
Western European origins (except French origins) 292,060 144,715 147,345 4,480 2,240 2,240
Austrian 15,650 7,650 8,000 185 100 80
Bavarian 30 20 10 0 0 0
Belgian 7,345 3,575 3,775 145 50 95
Dutch 61,175 30,635 30,535 1,015 540 480
Flemish 665 285 385 0 0 0
Frisian 260 135 125 0 0 0
German 224,975 111,060 113,915 3,410 1,670 1,745
Luxembourger 280 145 140 0 0 0
Swiss 9,125 4,410 4,710 140 75 65
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 430 205 220 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 107,110 51,610 55,495 1,720 900 820
Danish 21,260 10,405 10,855 350 150 195
Finnish 6,315 3,085 3,225 75 40 40
Icelandic 8,305 4,015 4,290 200 105 90
Norwegian 47,655 22,605 25,060 710 400 310
Swedish 30,360 14,445 15,920 370 175 200
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 4,530 2,325 2,205 125 80 50
Eastern European origins 222,980 109,215 113,770 2,865 1,435 1,430
Bulgarian 1,670 850 820 10 0 0
Byelorussian 850 405 445 10 0 10
Czech 8,130 4,060 4,070 90 65 25
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,890 1,380 1,510 30 20 15
Estonian 1,265 555 710 0 0 0
Hungarian 23,715 11,525 12,190 260 150 110
Latvian 1,305 655 650 50 35 15
Lithuanian 2,615 1,260 1,355 30 15 15
Moldovan 995 530 465 0 0 0
Polish 60,280 29,300 30,975 860 400 465
Romanian 14,445 6,815 7,630 115 55 60
Russian 41,585 19,800 21,785 510 260 255
Slovak 5,000 2,600 2,405 65 35 30
Ukrainian 98,870 48,530 50,335 1,290 590 700
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 945 480 465 10 0 10
Southern European origins 97,265 48,355 48,905 1,215 630 580
Albanian 1,890 970 920 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,825 990 830 0 0 0
Catalan 50 25 25 10 0 0
Croatian 6,525 3,350 3,180 30 25 0
Cypriot 65 30 35 0 0 0
Greek 6,995 3,595 3,400 50 35 15
Italian 45,625 22,880 22,740 500 275 225
Kosovar 150 75 75 0 0 0
Macedonian 540 245 295 45 15 30
Maltese 675 335 340 15 10 10
Montenegrin 130 75 50 0 0 0
Portuguese 8,905 4,515 4,395 205 105 100
Serbian 3,515 1,795 1,720 10 0 0
Sicilian 155 75 80 0 10 0
Slovenian 1,865 1,020 845 20 15 10
Spanish 23,030 10,740 12,295 315 135 180
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,860 905 950 30 20 15
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 120 55 70 10 10 0
Other European origins 10,115 4,965 5,145 255 135 115
Basque 195 85 110 0 0 0
Jewish 4,690 2,230 2,460 95 50 50
Roma (Gypsy) 200 110 90 10 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 455 235 220 10 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 4,615 2,335 2,275 140 80 60
Caribbean origins 15,920 7,880 8,035 215 105 110
Antiguan 305 185 120 0 0 0
Bahamian 140 65 75 0 0 0
Barbadian 885 400 485 0 0 0
Bermudan 130 55 70 0 0 0
Carib 65 10 45 0 0 0
Cuban 855 405 455 0 0 0
Dominican 345 215 130 40 15 25
Grenadian 210 95 120 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 1,015 525 490 0 0 0
Jamaican 7,405 3,630 3,765 120 60 60
Kittitian/Nevisian 70 55 10 0 0 0
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 10 0 10 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 245 125 120 0 0 0
St. Lucian 335 165 175 10 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,205 1,135 1,075 30 10 15
Vincentian/Grenadinian 360 145 215 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,205 595 605 10 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,175 545 630 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 36,915 18,140 18,775 205 90 110
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 845 435 405 10 0 0
Arawak 85 15 65 0 0 0
Argentinian 825 415 410 0 0 0
Belizean 210 135 75 0 0 0
Bolivian 280 150 130 0 10 0
Brazilian 1,645 710 935 15 10 0
Chilean 3,300 1,665 1,640 15 10 10
Colombian 7,500 3,560 3,935 25 0 20
Costa Rican 295 135 160 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 440 180 260 0 0 0
Guatemalan 1,300 670 630 10 10 0
Guyanese 1,165 625 545 0 0 0
Hispanic 760 360 400 10 10 10
Honduran 370 195 170 0 0 0
Maya 230 120 105 10 10 0
Mexican 8,940 4,525 4,420 50 25 30
Nicaraguan 910 415 495 10 0 10
Panamanian 160 65 95 0 10 0
Paraguayan 175 80 90 0 0 0
Peruvian 1,495 655 845 0 0 0
Salvadorean 3,010 1,560 1,450 25 10 20
Uruguayan 145 80 65 0 0 0
Venezuelan 3,455 1,730 1,730 15 10 10
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,710 835 875 20 10 10
African origins 59,290 30,305 28,985 780 455 330
Central and West African origins 16,515 8,585 7,930 110 70 40
Akan 95 60 40 0 0 0
Angolan 160 75 85 0 0 0
Ashanti 85 45 35 0 0 0
Beninese 120 45 75 0 0 0
Burkinabe 20 0 15 0 0 0
Cameroonian 965 465 500 10 0 0
Chadian 60 50 15 0 0 0
Congolese 1,395 660 735 0 0 0
Edo 290 170 125 0 0 0
Ewe 70 40 30 0 0 0
Gabonese 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gambian 70 35 35 0 0 0
Ghanaian 1,860 990 870 30 20 10
Guinean 150 85 70 0 0 0
Ibo 1,155 605 550 30 25 10
Ivorian 185 115 70 0 0 0
Liberian 305 150 155 0 0 0
Malian 25 25 0 0 0 0
Malinké 20 0 15 0 0 0
Nigerian 7,875 4,115 3,765 50 35 15
Peulh 50 30 20 0 0 0
Senegalese 280 185 95 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 225 125 100 0 0 0
Togolese 75 30 45 0 0 0
Wolof 40 25 15 0 0 0
Yoruba 1,815 995 820 15 10 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 695 335 360 10 0 10
North African origins 11,550 6,055 5,495 175 105 65
Algerian 825 420 410 35 15 15
Berber 350 200 150 10 0 10
Coptic 115 60 55 0 10 0
Dinka 265 150 115 0 0 0
Egyptian 4,590 2,445 2,140 0 10 0
Libyan 580 305 270 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 10 0 0 0
Moroccan 1,125 590 530 30 15 10
Sudanese 3,375 1,690 1,685 95 60 30
Tunisian 480 260 225 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 295 165 125 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 21,385 10,830 10,555 275 160 115
Afrikaner 145 70 70 0 0 10
Amhara 220 120 100 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 235 115 115 0 0 0
Burundian 195 110 90 0 0 0
Djiboutian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 3,805 2,040 1,765 30 25 10
Ethiopian 6,400 3,230 3,175 20 10 10
Harari 45 20 25 0 0 0
Kenyan 970 440 535 0 0 0
Malagasy 50 15 35 0 0 0
Mauritian 280 160 120 10 10 10
Oromo 675 350 330 0 0 0
Rwandan 180 80 105 0 0 0
Seychellois 25 15 10 0 0 0
Somali 2,770 1,400 1,375 70 40 30
South African 2,955 1,425 1,530 25 15 10
Tanzanian 480 190 290 0 0 0
Tigrian 435 240 195 0 0 0
Ugandan 340 195 145 30 30 0
Zambian 135 85 55 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 815 405 405 70 35 35
Zulu 80 50 30 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,570 765 805 10 0 0
Other African origins 10,990 5,415 5,580 240 120 125
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 935 435 500 50 30 20
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 10,150 5,025 5,120 205 90 110
Asian origins 389,585 190,635 198,950 3,125 1,500 1,625
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 49,035 25,600 23,435 215 105 105
Afghan 5,345 2,870 2,475 10 10 10
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 5,125 2,755 2,370 45 30 15
Armenian 1,025 515 510 25 15 15
Assyrian 355 210 150 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 295 120 170 0 0 10
Georgian 230 140 90 0 0 0
Hazara 265 140 125 0 0 0
Iranian 8,610 4,475 4,130 60 20 35
Iraqi 3,835 2,020 1,815 0 10 0
Israeli 755 405 350 0 0 0
Jordanian 600 315 290 0 0 0
Kazakh 300 120 180 0 0 0
Kurd 945 535 405 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 50 40 10 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 150 90 65 0 0 0
Lebanese 14,055 7,255 6,800 20 10 10
Palestinian 1,680 895 785 0 0 0
Pashtun 375 175 200 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 185 110 75 0 0 10
Syrian 3,395 1,665 1,725 25 10 15
Tajik 170 100 70 0 0 0
Tatar 370 155 215 0 0 0
Turk 2,625 1,430 1,200 15 10 0
Turkmen 55 40 20 0 0 0
Uighur 150 75 75 0 0 0
Uzbek 270 115 155 0 0 0
Yemeni 545 270 275 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 1,375 720 655 0 0 0
South Asian origins 123,510 62,815 60,690 615 355 260
Bangladeshi 2,360 1,170 1,190 70 35 30
Bengali 1,010 505 505 50 30 15
Bhutanese 160 80 75 0 0 0
East Indian 91,410 46,205 45,200 355 220 135
Goan 345 185 165 0 0 0
Gujarati 290 140 155 0 0 0
Kashmiri 600 285 305 0 0 0
Nepali 1,930 1,055 875 20 10 10
Pakistani 18,550 9,530 9,025 85 45 40
Punjabi 8,655 4,485 4,165 15 10 0
Sinhalese 385 205 180 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 2,445 1,260 1,190 25 20 10
Tamil 445 230 220 10 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,570 1,300 1,265 15 0 10
East and Southeast Asian origins 219,265 103,395 115,870 2,315 1,050 1,265
Burmese 775 390 385 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,150 1,165 985 0 0 0
Chinese 105,360 50,955 54,400 375 175 200
Filipino 77,435 35,030 42,405 1,415 620 790
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 1,625 750 880 10 0 0
Japanese 7,980 3,560 4,415 200 85 120
Karen 295 145 155 0 0 0
Korean 11,790 5,545 6,240 105 45 55
Laotian 960 445 515 0 0 0
Malaysian 1,365 625 745 0 0 0
Mongolian 1,105 510 590 10 0 10
Singaporean 205 105 100 0 0 0
Taiwanese 1,210 525 685 20 10 15
Thai 1,120 400 720 0 0 10
Tibetan 890 460 430 0 0 0
Vietnamese 21,095 10,195 10,900 245 120 120
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 340 175 160 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 1,690 860 835 15 10 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,690 860 835 15 10 0
Oceania origins 6,915 3,490 3,420 85 35 50
Australian 3,785 1,930 1,860 35 15 25
New Zealander 1,455 765 685 45 20 20
Pacific Islands origins 1,825 880 945 10 0 0
Fijian 1,195 555 640 0 0 0
Hawaiian 165 70 90 0 0 0
Maori 190 85 105 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 55 35 10 0 10
Samoan 90 70 20 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 140 75 70 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 558,915 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
Owner 411,880 ... ... 8,045 ... ...
Renter 146,860 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Band housing 165 ... ... 20 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Condominium 117,205 ... ... 1,315 ... ...
Not condominium 441,710 ... ... 13,670 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
No bedrooms 1,825 ... ... 145 ... ...
1 bedroom 53,650 ... ... 2,200 ... ...
2 bedrooms 119,715 ... ... 3,585 ... ...
3 bedrooms 201,350 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 182,375 ... ... 3,090 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 558,910 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 138,040 ... ... 5,350 ... ...
5 rooms 84,300 ... ... 3,235 ... ...
6 rooms 81,455 ... ... 2,480 ... ...
7 rooms 72,810 ... ... 1,600 ... ...
8 or more rooms 182,305 ... ... 2,310 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.5 ... ... 5.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 546,025 ... ... 14,215 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 12,890 ... ... 770 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Suitable 534,285 ... ... 13,410 ... ...
Not suitable 24,625 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1960 or before 51,445 ... ... 560 ... ...
1961 to 1980 150,795 ... ... 4,805 ... ...
1981 to 1990 69,125 ... ... 3,430 ... ...
1991 to 2000 91,030 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
2001 to 2005 65,580 ... ... 1,355 ... ...
2006 to 2010 67,855 ... ... 945 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 63,090 ... ... 935 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 535,330 ... ... 12,275 ... ...
Major repairs needed 23,580 ... ... 2,710 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 household maintainer 308,890 ... ... 8,750 ... ...
2 household maintainers 230,195 ... ... 5,630 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 19,825 ... ... 595 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 558,910 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
15 to 24 years 15,115 ... ... 500 ... ...
25 to 34 years 103,370 ... ... 2,900 ... ...
35 to 44 years 121,600 ... ... 3,025 ... ...
45 to 54 years 119,875 ... ... 3,450 ... ...
55 to 64 years 104,290 ... ... 3,055 ... ...
65 to 74 years 57,455 ... ... 1,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 27,880 ... ... 475 ... ...
85 years and over 9,330 ... ... 130 ... ...
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 141 552,885 ... ... 14,865 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 432,595 ... ... 13,020 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 120,290 ... ... 1,845 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 103,840 ... ... 1,605 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 408,735 ... ... 7,975 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 67.3 ... ... 61.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.4 ... ... 9.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,607 ... ... 1,581 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,635 ... ... 1,739 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 450,224 ... ... 321,099 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 527,278 ... ... 346,427 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 146,795 ... ... 6,900 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 9.7 ... ... 41.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 36.8 ... ... 16.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,320 ... ... 1,298 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,363 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
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 1,197,280 594,875 602,410 32,325 16,475 15,855
No certificate, diploma or degree 163,960 84,625 79,340 8,860 4,745 4,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 315,170 156,660 158,510 6,915 3,510 3,405
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 718,155 353,590 364,560 16,550 8,215 8,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 87,060 65,430 21,630 3,170 2,475 690
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 30,370 17,305 13,065 1,565 1,090 475
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 56,690 48,120 8,565 1,600 1,385 220
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 221,390 92,540 128,845 6,115 2,730 3,380
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 37,975 15,440 22,535 805 325 485
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 371,735 180,185 191,545 6,470 2,690 3,775
Bachelor's degree 260,490 122,500 137,995 4,485 1,865 2,615
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 19,660 9,030 10,630 320 110 205
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 9,965 5,030 4,935 130 60 70
Master's degree 70,005 36,175 33,825 1,440 600 840
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 11,615 7,445 4,170 95 60 40
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 863,305 429,610 433,700 23,610 11,885 11,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 71,225 39,300 31,925 4,845 2,650 2,195
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 195,315 98,605 96,710 4,570 2,320 2,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 596,770 291,705 305,065 14,190 6,915 7,285
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 67,070 51,190 15,880 2,615 2,040 570
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 22,460 13,055 9,405 1,315 925 395
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 44,610 38,135 6,475 1,300 1,120 180
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 178,565 75,170 103,390 5,135 2,250 2,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 30,425 12,450 17,975 650 260 385
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 320,715 152,890 167,825 5,795 2,360 3,435
Bachelor's degree 223,760 104,155 119,605 4,000 1,640 2,360
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,360 7,375 8,985 275 95 180
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 8,790 4,145 4,650 115 50 65
Master's degree 62,455 31,525 30,930 1,320 535 785
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 9,345 5,690 3,655 80 45 40
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 1,197,280 594,870 602,410 32,325 16,470 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 479,125 241,285 237,845 15,775 8,255 7,520
Education 43,020 9,180 33,845 1,525 400 1,125
13. Education 43,020 9,180 33,845 1,525 405 1,125
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 23,060 9,510 13,550 405 220 185
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,960 2,750 1,210 95 80 10
50. Visual and performing arts 19,100 6,770 12,340 315 145 170
Humanities 31,770 11,660 20,110 655 260 395
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 3,340 695 2,650 105 25 80
23. English language and literature/letters 7,670 2,020 5,650 110 30 80
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9,700 3,260 6,435 215 80 140
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 135 65 70 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,115 1,150 965 50 35 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,775 2,205 1,565 85 50 40
54. History 4,230 2,095 2,130 80 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 805 170 640 0 0 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 75,070 26,050 49,025 1,615 590 1,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 855 150 705 65 15 60
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,265 3,080 6,175 210 70 135
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9,380 890 8,495 305 50 255
22. Legal professions and studies 14,125 4,860 9,265 230 105 115
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 965 235 730 25 0 20
42. Psychology 11,870 2,625 9,250 205 30 175
45. Social sciences 28,615 14,205 14,405 585 315 270
Business, management and public administration 163,090 66,810 96,285 3,420 1,005 2,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 215 65 145 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 8,105 1,405 6,705 420 85 335
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 154,775 65,340 89,435 2,995 920 2,075
Physical and life sciences and technologies 36,425 19,815 16,615 655 325 330
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 11,375 4,575 6,800 305 135 165
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 6,890 3,355 3,540 160 65 95
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 330 120 205 10 10 0
40. Physical sciences 16,220 11,210 5,005 160 110 50
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,610 550 1,065 25 15 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 30,310 19,625 10,685 400 235 165
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 24,720 17,200 7,520 320 220 100
25. Library science 1,650 230 1,420 45 0 40
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,620 1,985 1,635 35 10 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 325 210 110 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 172,005 148,565 23,435 3,535 3,165 370
04. Architecture and related services 5,990 3,705 2,285 120 65 55
14. Engineering 64,160 51,315 12,850 455 365 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 33,195 27,090 6,110 735 635 100
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 35 0 30 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 29,180 28,295 885 975 920 55
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 26,570 25,745 825 1,025 970 60
48. Precision production 12,875 12,420 455 215 210 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 13,085 7,195 5,890 625 375 255
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 7,470 4,390 3,075 65 20 45
03. Natural resources and conservation 5,615 2,800 2,815 565 350 210
Health and related fields 100,060 20,545 79,515 2,120 485 1,635
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 8,405 4,065 4,335 210 110 100
51. Health professions and related programs 88,880 14,980 73,900 1,885 365 1,520
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,775 1,505 1,270 30 20 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 30,175 14,610 15,565 1,590 1,160 435
12. Personal and culinary services 19,460 5,895 13,565 485 170 310
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 130 120 10 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 205 180 30 25 20 0
43. Security and protective services 4,675 3,250 1,425 250 195 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,705 5,165 540 820 765 60
Other 75 25 45 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 70 25 45 0 0 0
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 151 863,310 429,605 433,700 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 266,535 137,905 128,635 9,415 4,975 4,445
Education 32,950 6,505 26,445 1,325 350 975
13. Education 32,950 6,505 26,450 1,325 350 975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 19,065 7,690 11,380 335 180 160
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,235 2,200 1,030 80 65 10
50. Visual and performing arts 15,835 5,490 10,345 260 110 145
Humanities 26,290 9,470 16,820 530 205 320
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,835 565 2,270 80 20 60
23. English language and literature/letters 6,420 1,655 4,765 95 25 65
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8,290 2,740 5,550 180 55 120
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 120 65 60 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,710 935 775 40 30 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,825 1,650 1,175 50 25 30
54. History 3,515 1,735 1,775 75 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 585 130 450 0 0 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 64,295 21,870 42,425 1,405 525 880
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 725 140 585 60 10 50
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 8,035 2,610 5,425 175 70 105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,640 710 6,930 260 45 215
22. Legal professions and studies 12,300 3,965 8,330 205 95 105
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 800 200 600 20 0 15
42. Psychology 9,995 2,080 7,910 170 25 150
45. Social sciences 24,790 12,160 12,635 520 280 235
Business, management and public administration 138,050 56,325 81,725 3,045 880 2,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 180 65 115 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,860 1,120 5,740 365 65 295
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 131,010 55,145 75,870 2,680 810 1,875
Physical and life sciences and technologies 29,445 15,555 13,890 575 285 290
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,355 3,660 5,695 265 120 150
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 5,675 2,775 2,900 130 55 80
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 255 110 145 10 0 0
40. Physical sciences 12,955 8,630 4,325 150 100 55
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,210 380 830 20 10 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 27,300 17,740 9,555 375 215 160
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 22,860 15,885 6,970 300 200 100
25. Library science 1,310 190 1,120 40 0 45
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,865 1,500 1,365 35 10 20
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 270 170 105 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 142,120 121,305 20,810 2,930 2,605 330
04. Architecture and related services 5,000 2,965 2,040 85 35 45
14. Engineering 55,540 43,720 11,815 400 310 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 27,075 21,930 5,140 640 550 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 25 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 23,770 23,030 740 820 770 45
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 20,840 20,170 670 830 790 40
48. Precision production 9,870 9,495 380 155 155 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 11,140 5,910 5,230 560 330 230
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 6,095 3,440 2,650 50 15 35
03. Natural resources and conservation 5,045 2,465 2,580 510 315 195
Health and related fields 81,825 17,260 64,565 1,830 420 1,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 7,165 3,490 3,675 175 90 85
51. Health professions and related programs 72,210 12,515 59,695 1,630 315 1,315
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,445 1,255 1,195 25 15 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 24,220 12,050 12,180 1,285 920 360
12. Personal and culinary services 15,360 4,790 10,565 420 160 255
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 90 85 10 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 110 100 10 20 20 0
43. Security and protective services 3,855 2,720 1,140 215 160 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,800 4,350 450 615 575 45
Other 55 20 40 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 60 20 35 0 0 0
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 1,197,280 594,870 602,410 32,325 16,475 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 479,130 241,280 237,845 15,775 8,255 7,525
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 718,150 353,595 364,560 16,555 8,220 8,335
Location of study inside Canada 544,240 268,515 275,725 14,785 7,445 7,345
Same as province or territory of residence 378,555 185,865 192,690 4,155 2,040 2,115
Different than province or territory of residence 165,690 82,650 83,035 10,630 5,400 5,225
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 173,910 85,075 88,835 1,765 775 990
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 22,770 13,060 9,705 310 125 185
Philippines 29,050 11,180 17,870 515 180 340
India 19,675 9,795 9,880 105 70 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 15,985 9,050 6,930 175 95 85
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 12,005 5,660 6,355 20 15 10
France 1,250 725 525 25 20 10
Other 73,175 35,605 37,570 610 270 340
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 157 863,305 429,605 433,700 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 266,540 137,905 128,635 9,415 4,970 4,440
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 596,765 291,700 305,065 14,195 6,910 7,280
Location of study inside Canada 448,255 220,835 227,425 12,650 6,245 6,410
Same as province or territory of residence 312,355 153,220 159,135 3,525 1,680 1,850
Different than province or territory of residence 135,905 67,615 68,285 9,125 4,570 4,560
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 148,510 70,870 77,645 1,540 665 875
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 17,905 9,930 7,970 265 105 160
Philippines 26,965 10,280 16,690 460 155 305
India 17,685 8,625 9,060 100 65 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 11,570 6,525 5,045 120 70 50
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 10,580 4,885 5,695 20 15 10
France 1,085 640 445 15 10 0
Other 62,720 29,980 32,740 555 240 315
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,197,285 594,870 602,410 32,330 16,475 15,855
In the labour force 874,540 465,665 408,880 23,945 12,640 11,305
Employed 793,590 419,905 373,685 21,415 11,075 10,345
Unemployed 80,950 45,755 35,195 2,535 1,570 960
Not in the labour force 322,740 129,210 193,530 8,380 3,835 4,545
Participation rate 73.0 78.3 67.9 74.1 76.7 71.3
Employment rate 66.3 70.6 62.0 66.2 67.2 65.2
Unemployment rate 9.3 9.8 8.6 10.6 12.4 8.5
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 1,197,285 594,870 602,410 32,330 16,475 15,855
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 292,620 115,250 177,370 7,415 3,400 4,020
Worked 904,660 479,620 425,035 24,910 13,075 11,835
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 452,730 262,190 190,550 13,780 7,325 6,450
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 451,925 217,435 234,495 11,135 5,745 5,385
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.6 43.3 41.7 41.6 41.4 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 874,540 465,660 408,880 23,945 12,640 11,305
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,265 7,915 9,350 695 390 300
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 857,280 457,750 399,525 23,250 12,245 11,005
Employee 753,930 392,560 361,375 21,895 11,385 10,510
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 103,345 65,190 38,155 1,355 865 500
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 172 874,540 465,665 408,880 23,945 12,640 11,305
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,265 7,910 9,355 695 395 300
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 857,275 457,750 399,530 23,255 12,245 11,010
0 Management occupations 99,450 64,225 35,220 2,830 1,685 1,145
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 149,680 45,785 103,895 3,895 1,000 2,895
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 90,620 70,650 19,970 1,550 1,145 405
3 Health occupations 55,610 11,155 44,455 1,205 200 1,005
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 86,440 27,755 58,690 4,045 1,500 2,545
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 22,275 9,260 13,015 605 255 350
6 Sales and service occupations 191,845 84,250 107,595 4,325 1,995 2,330
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 125,410 116,855 8,550 3,785 3,560 225
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 15,440 12,390 3,050 670 610 60
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 20,515 15,420 5,095 330 285 45
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 173 874,540 465,660 408,880 23,945 12,640 11,305
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,260 7,910 9,350 695 395 300
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 857,275 457,750 399,530 23,255 12,245 11,005
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8,060 5,010 3,050 190 170 25
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 54,135 34,895 19,240 1,440 1,145 295
22 Utilities 9,370 6,020 3,345 300 235 60
23 Construction 82,100 70,690 11,410 1,745 1,505 245
31-33 Manufacturing 45,020 33,365 11,660 240 175 65
41 Wholesale trade 31,055 21,295 9,765 290 235 55
44-45 Retail trade 93,930 45,345 48,590 2,260 1,180 1,075
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 48,645 34,010 14,635 1,460 1,105 355
51 Information and cultural industries 16,535 9,780 6,760 465 235 240
52 Finance and insurance 30,670 13,105 17,565 345 110 230
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 17,270 9,690 7,580 415 220 190
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 87,980 51,080 36,900 930 470 460
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,935 2,075 1,865 15 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 36,190 20,845 15,345 710 410 295
61 Educational services 53,390 16,440 36,950 1,805 525 1,285
62 Health care and social assistance 91,075 16,330 74,745 2,175 390 1,785
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 19,610 9,490 10,125 350 195 155
72 Accommodation and food services 58,315 24,560 33,755 1,230 520 710
81 Other services (except public administration) 36,995 15,545 21,450 870 420 455
91 Public administration 32,970 18,185 14,790 6,010 2,990 3,020
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 174 793,595 419,910 373,685 21,415 11,070 10,345
Worked at home 59,950 28,200 31,755 780 375 400
Worked outside Canada 3,420 2,625 800 10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 111,415 83,740 27,670 1,975 1,590 385
Worked at usual place 618,800 305,340 313,460 18,650 9,095 9,560
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 618,800 305,340 313,455 18,655 9,095 9,560
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 517,695 248,285 269,415 17,200 8,175 9,025
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 85,290 46,075 39,215 755 505 250
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 12,065 8,650 3,415 550 335 220
Commute to a different province or territory 3,750 2,330 1,415 150 85 65
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 175 730,215 389,085 341,130 20,630 10,690 9,940
Car, truck, van - as a driver 538,535 301,215 237,320 11,820 6,310 5,505
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 36,825 13,005 23,820 2,000 850 1,155
Public transit 99,260 44,485 54,775 255 140 115
Walked 33,950 16,060 17,890 4,910 2,165 2,745
Bicycle 10,500 7,355 3,150 340 240 95
Other method 11,140 6,960 4,170 1,305 980 325
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 176 730,215 389,080 341,130 20,630 10,685 9,940
Less than 15 minutes 136,275 61,580 74,700 15,205 7,700 7,505
15 to 29 minutes 288,215 153,450 134,765 3,805 1,955 1,855
30 to 44 minutes 193,110 110,650 82,460 640 310 330
45 to 59 minutes 65,965 36,565 29,405 180 130 50
60 minutes and over 46,650 26,845 19,805 795 595 195
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 177 730,215 389,085 341,130 20,630 10,685 9,945
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 51,280 36,110 15,170 650 495 160
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 152,385 93,335 59,055 1,945 1,320 625
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 212,760 110,115 102,650 5,725 3,230 2,490
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 128,640 59,460 69,180 8,035 3,485 4,550
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 78,365 33,695 44,670 2,030 975 1,055
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 106,780 56,365 50,410 2,240 1,185 1,060
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 178 929,720 491,055 438,660 25,565 13,355 12,205
Single responses 919,425 486,150 433,275 25,360 13,265 12,100
Official languages 909,380 480,955 428,430 24,990 13,075 11,915
English 907,140 480,310 426,830 24,790 13,005 11,780
French 2,245 645 1,600 200 70 135
Non-official languages 10,045 5,195 4,845 370 185 180
Aboriginal languages 50 30 25 330 155 170
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 315 150 165
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
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 25 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 160 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 125 60 60
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 50
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 10 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 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 10 0 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 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 45 25 25 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 45 25 25 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,995 5,170 4,825 40 30 10
Afro-Asiatic languages 340 205 135 0 0 0
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 10 10 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 335 200 130 0 0 0
Amharic 50 30 15 0 0 0
Arabic 240 155 85 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 10 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 25 10 20 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 15 10 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 835 305 530 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 835 310 525 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 345 155 195 0 10 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 15 0 15 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 10 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 320 150 170 10 10 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 20 0 10 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 15 10 10 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 3,265 1,810 1,455 0 10 0
Albanian 25 15 10 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 325 155 165 0 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 325 160 170 10 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 15 10 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 15 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 100 70 25 0 0 0
Russian 160 65 95 0 0 0
Serbian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 25 0 25 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 125 75 50 0 0 0
Afrikaans 15 10 10 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 0 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 95 60 35 0 0 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 10 0 0 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 15 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,895 1,135 765 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 1,760 1,050 715 0 0 0
Bengali 15 10 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 15 10 10 0 0 0
Hindi 105 55 55 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 30 15 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,465 915 555 0 0 0
Sindhi 10 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Urdu 105 45 65 0 0 0
Iranian languages 135 85 50 0 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 15 15 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 120 65 50 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 880 420 460 0 0 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 95 45 45 0 0 0
Romanian 50 30 20 0 0 0
Spanish 730 340 390 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 90 35 60 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 495 210 285 0 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 25 10 20 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 25 10 20 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 60 20 40 0 0 0
American Sign Language 30 0 20 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 4,410 2,350 2,055 20 10 0
Chinese languages 4,370 2,330 2,040 20 10 10
Cantonese 2,845 1,465 1,380 0 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 1,385 780 605 10 0 10
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 125 75 50 10 10 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 40 20 15 0 0 0
Burmese 10 10 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 25 10 15 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 20 10 15 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 25 10 15 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 55 35 20 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 55 35 15 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 10,290 4,905 5,390 205 95 110
English and French 1,770 690 1,080 65 40 25
English and non-official language 8,355 4,130 4,220 135 55 75
French and non-official language 20 10 10 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 145 70 75 0 0 0
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 179 929,715 491,050 438,660 25,565 13,355 12,210
None 889,705 470,855 418,850 23,255 12,340 10,915
English 5,470 2,520 2,950 445 205 250
French 8,545 3,855 4,690 630 280 350
Non-official language 25,310 13,470 11,835 1,220 525 695
Aboriginal 140 55 85 1,050 460 595
Non-Aboriginal 25,170 13,420 11,750 170 70 100
English and French 25 10 15 0 0 0
English and non-official language 110 55 60 0 0 0
French and non-official language 560 295 265 10 10 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,460,030 729,620 730,415 40,525 20,610 19,915
Non-movers 1,232,685 615,060 617,620 34,010 17,345 16,665
Movers 227,350 114,555 112,790 6,520 3,265 3,250
Non-migrants 158,390 80,545 77,845 3,700 1,830 1,870
Migrants 68,960 34,015 34,945 2,820 1,435 1,380
Internal migrants 46,830 23,065 23,770 2,565 1,325 1,240
Intraprovincial migrants 29,785 14,835 14,945 700 330 375
Interprovincial migrants 17,050 8,225 8,825 1,865 1,000 870
External migrants 22,125 10,955 11,175 250 115 140
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,383,920 690,395 693,530 38,035 19,310 18,720
Non-movers 747,715 371,835 375,880 21,380 10,970 10,410
Movers 636,205 318,560 317,650 16,650 8,340 8,310
Non-migrants 370,660 187,130 183,530 9,000 4,570 4,430
Migrants 265,550 131,430 134,115 7,655 3,770 3,880
Internal migrants 171,970 85,775 86,190 6,755 3,355 3,400
Intraprovincial migrants 88,185 44,040 44,145 1,745 835 915
Interprovincial migrants 83,785 41,735 42,045 5,010 2,530 2,490
External migrants 93,580 45,655 47,930 895 415 480

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Calgary [Economic region], Alberta and Northwest Territories [Territory] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 30, 2024).

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