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

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Characteristic Ottawa - Gatineau
Ontario/Quebec
[Census metropolitan area]
Canada

[Country]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,323,783 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,254,919 r ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.5 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 571,146 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 535,499 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 195.6 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 6,767.41 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,323,785 645,050 678,735 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 227,195 115,770 111,420 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 72,410 36,785 35,625 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 79,030 40,310 38,720 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 75,755 38,675 37,080 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 897,825 440,075 457,750 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 79,545 40,335 39,210 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 92,650 46,710 45,940 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 87,310 43,315 43,995 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 87,090 42,410 44,680 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 86,455 41,375 45,085 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 89,255 42,990 46,270 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 93,305 45,425 47,885 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 105,150 51,770 53,380 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 97,315 47,210 50,105 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 79,740 38,540 41,205 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 198,770 89,205 109,565 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 68,100 32,640 35,455 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 47,805 22,520 25,285 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 33,630 15,265 18,360 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 24,025 10,295 13,730 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 25,210 8,480 16,730 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 15,385 5,725 9,660 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 7,540 2,270 5,265 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 2,015 450 1,560 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 275 35 245 8,230 1,340 6,890
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 17.2 17.9 16.4 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 67.8 68.2 67.4 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 15.0 13.8 16.1 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 1.9 1.3 2.5 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 39.9 39.1 40.8 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 40.1 39.1 41.0 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 535,495 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 240,120 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 75,230 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 218,955 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 38,905 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 88,160 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 15,630 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 75,475 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 790 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,185 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 535,495 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 152,680 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 180,485 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 83,390 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 77,495 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 41,450 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,300,730 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,096,590 529,285 567,310 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 622,065 310,820 311,240 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 490,740 244,860 245,880 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 131,320 65,960 65,360 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 474,530 218,460 256,065 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 326,610 171,115 155,500 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 27,555 11,385 16,170 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 67,685 25,115 42,575 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 52,670 10,850 41,825 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 365,730 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 180,250 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 79,000 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 74,770 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 31,720 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 365,735 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 304,265 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 238,630 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 65,635 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 61,465 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 47,845 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 13,625 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 304,265 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 143,685 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 160,575 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 60,875 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 69,835 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 29,870 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 61,465 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 36,560 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 18,120 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 6,785 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 234,190 109,975 124,210 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 535,500 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 350,590 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 137,470 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 213,125 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 7,450 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 177,455 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 152,680 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 24,775 ... ... 582,350 ... ...
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 598,535 304,995 293,545 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 108,830 48,425 60,405 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 586,205 279,415 306,790 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 15,635 6,295 9,345 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 836,570 414,390 422,185 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 426,165 203,625 222,540 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 31,260 15,040 16,225 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 15,215 6,080 9,135 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 441,795 211,140 230,655 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 33.7 33.0 34.4 22.8 22.7 22.8
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 1,265,260 618,070 647,195 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 1,032,340 507,760 524,580 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 635,215 317,355 317,860 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 397,125 190,405 206,720 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 232,925 110,310 122,615 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 1,015 405 605 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 595 265 330 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 445 205 235 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 10 5 5 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 5 0 5 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 5 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 10 5 5 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 60 25 30 315 125 190
Plains Cree 15 10 10 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 10 5 5 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 30 15 20 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 5 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 300 140 155 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 10 10 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 5 5 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 20 10 15 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 125 45 80 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 45 15 30 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 70 25 50 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 5 5 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 10 5 10 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 10 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 0 0 0 190 85 105
Carrier 0 0 0 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin 0 0 0 660 295 360
Dene 5 0 5 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in 0 0 0 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 80 25 50
Sekani 0 0 0 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 765 365 400
South Slavey 0 0 0 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 180 90 90
Tahltan 0 0 0 95 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 0 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 360 120 240 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 5 5 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 330 105 225 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 35 15 15 1,115 485 635
Cayuga 0 0 0 45 20 20
Mohawk 25 10 15 980 430 555
Oneida 0 0 0 55 20 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 0 5 0 465 230 235
Salish languages 0 0 0 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 0 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 0 0 0 475 225 245
Lillooet 0 0 0 315 155 155
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 445 225 220
Squamish 0 0 0 40 20 20
Straits 0 0 0 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 255 135 125
Siouan languages 0 0 0 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 0 0 0 1,215 570 635
Stoney 0 0 0 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Tlingit 0 0 0 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 0 0 5 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 5 880 435 445
Nisga'a 0 0 0 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 10 5 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 231,910 109,900 122,005 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 52,310 26,380 25,930 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 920 505 415 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 615 330 285 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 305 175 130 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 6,945 3,015 3,935 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 50 25 25 805 455 350
Oromo 225 130 100 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 6,575 2,815 3,760 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 100 45 50 365 195 170
Semitic languages 44,365 22,820 21,545 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 1,515 710 805 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 41,270 21,320 19,945 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 90 40 50 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 5 5 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 55 25 30 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 370 205 165 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 35 15 20 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 940 460 480 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 40 40 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,670 3,530 4,135 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,315 590 725 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 6,340 2,935 3,405 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 8,170 2,935 5,235 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 35 15 20 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 390 130 260 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 0 0 0 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 115 40 75 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 585 230 355 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 110 55 55 1,430 665 760
Malay 430 165 260 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 30 15 15 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,275 2,220 4,055 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 45 20 25 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 130 50 85 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 5,450 2,320 3,125 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 410 180 230 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 4,835 2,045 2,790 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 205 95 105 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 3,875 2,005 1,870 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 220 115 105 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 665 345 320 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 2,460 1,260 1,205 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 495 270 225 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 0 5 0 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 102,905 49,075 53,825 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 715 345 370 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 525 270 260 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 23,565 10,630 12,930 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 495 215 280 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 270 120 145 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 220 90 130 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 23,070 10,420 12,655 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 50 30 25 810 385 430
Bosnian 765 360 405 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 1,075 500 570 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 1,195 565 630 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 1,020 450 565 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 70 35 40 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 6,065 2,720 3,345 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 6,910 3,005 3,895 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 2,295 1,125 1,170 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 890 440 450 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 635 285 350 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 220 100 130 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 1,830 780 1,045 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 45 30 20 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 115 55 60 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 15 1,090 540 550
Welsh 55 20 35 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 530 295 235
Germanic languages 10,250 4,685 5,560 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 175 85 85 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 345 160 185 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 2,660 1,280 1,385 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 50 25 25 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 6,240 2,760 3,480 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 20 10 10 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 150 65 85 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 305 150 155 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 100 45 55 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 180 100 80 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 525 280 240
Greek 2,290 1,210 1,080 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 28,125 14,205 13,920 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 18,785 9,490 9,295 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 3,345 1,660 1,680 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 1,495 775 725 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 2,940 1,505 1,435 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 20 10 10 565 300 265
Konkani 105 55 55 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 295 155 140 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 930 445 485 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 40 20 20 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,960 2,040 1,925 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 265 120 145 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 830 400 430 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 4,555 2,305 2,255 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 9,240 4,650 4,585 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 735 390 340 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 1,050 530 520 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 7,455 3,730 3,720 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 105 65 40 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 37,325 17,675 19,645 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 35 20 15 865 440 425
Italian 9,575 4,780 4,795 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 7,020 3,360 3,665 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 3,635 1,680 1,955 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 17,025 7,820 9,200 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 720 380 340
Japanese 1,115 340 780 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 40 15 20 1,715 910 805
Georgian 40 15 25 1,715 910 805
Korean 2,205 930 1,275 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 35 20 20 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 35 20 15 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 8,550 3,930 4,620 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 385 185 200 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 145 65 80 1,535 815 720
Edo 40 20 20 1,670 770 900
Ewe 165 75 95 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 260 130 130 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 60 35 25 920 445 470
Ganda 135 60 75 1,295 625 665
Igbo 205 105 100 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 510 215 295 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,505 680 830 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,150 460 695 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 120 45 75 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 1,590 735 860 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 275 135 140 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 265 135 130 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,715 850 870 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 335 155 185 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 90 45 40 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 250 110 140 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 290 135 150 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 90 35 55 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 35 15 15 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 165 90 80 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,855 15,705 18,145 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 33,030 15,310 17,720 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 10,475 4,920 5,555 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 160 65 90 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 19,995 9,225 10,775 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 50 20 25 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 780 335 440 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 455 205 250 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,100 525 580 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 825 400 425 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 235 120 115 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 325 155 170 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 90 50 45 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 170 75 95 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 870 320 555 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 470 215 250 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 400 100 300 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 80 35 55
Turkic languages 1,785 910 875 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 125 75 60 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 1,490 765 725 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 20 5 10 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 80 35 45 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 70 30 40 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 2,265 1,090 1,175 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 160 80 85 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 335 135 195 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 1,770 880 890 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 195 110 90 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 43,950 21,060 22,890 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 18,795 9,010 9,790 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 16,045 7,790 8,255 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 6,055 2,835 3,225 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 3,050 1,430 1,620 33,900 16,535 17,365
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 1,237,185 605,060 632,125 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 1,121,640 550,390 571,255 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 768,215 381,070 387,150 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 353,425 169,320 184,105 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 115,545 54,675 60,875 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 405 185 220 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 265 130 140 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 250 120 135 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 5 0 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 5 5 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 5 0 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 30 10 20 110 55 60
Plains Cree 0 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 5 5 5 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 10 0 5 330 140 190
Woods Cree 5 0 5 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 190 100 95 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 10 10 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 10 10 10 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 10,255 5,120 5,135
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 50 30 20
Carrier 5 0 0 245 115 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 255 125 130
Dene 0 0 0 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in 0 0 0 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 0 0 0 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 55 55
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 0 0 0 10 5 0
Inuit languages 135 50 80 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 115 45 70 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 0 0 0 255 115 140
Oneida 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 5 0 0 85 40 45
Salish languages 0 0 0 285 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 45 20 25
Lillooet 0 0 0 25 15 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 55 30 20
Squamish 0 0 0 5 0 5
Straits 0 0 0 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 0 0 0 255 140 120
Stoney 0 0 0 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 315 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 15
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 75 45 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 115,140 54,490 60,655 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 28,965 14,010 14,950 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 475 240 230 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 385 195 185 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 90 45 40 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 4,005 1,650 2,350 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 30 15 15 620 330 285
Oromo 130 70 65 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 3,785 1,540 2,245 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 55 20 30 185 85 95
Semitic languages 24,470 12,110 12,365 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 870 405 460 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 22,950 11,380 11,565 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 35 20 25 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 20 10 10 735 335 400
Hebrew 145 80 65 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 5 0 5 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 430 200 230 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,530 2,090 2,435 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 590 265 325 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 3,935 1,825 2,115 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 3,395 1,420 1,975 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 0 0 5 290 140 155
Cebuano 125 55 70 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 0 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 45 20 30 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 230 110 120 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 25 10 15 435 220 210
Malay 120 55 70 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 5 0 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 10 5 5 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,780 1,150 1,635 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 10 5 10 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 2,235 920 1,315 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 205 85 120 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 1,960 800 1,160 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 75 30 40 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 1,880 930 950 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 80 40 35 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 285 145 140 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 1,310 635 680 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 200 105 90 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 45,425 21,600 23,825 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 320 150 165 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 250 115 135 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 10,880 5,130 5,745 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 110 45 65 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 55 25 35 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 50 20 30 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 10,765 5,085 5,685 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 30 15 10 230 105 120
Bosnian 425 210 215 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 560 265 300 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 430 190 235 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 235 115 125 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 20 15 10 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 2,165 990 1,180 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 4,125 1,915 2,210 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 1,490 755 735 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 465 235 230 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 210 95 115 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 15 10 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 575 265 310 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 670 310 360
Celtic languages 10 5 0 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 185 105 80
Welsh 0 5 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 80 50 30
Germanic languages 1,140 525 615 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 40 20 20 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 25 10 20 855 410 445
Dutch 195 90 105 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 5 5 185 95 90
German 780 350 425 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 5 0 0 270 120 150
Norwegian 10 0 5 345 145 200
Swedish 70 40 25 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 355 170 185
Yiddish 15 5 5 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 670 320 350 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 15,305 7,475 7,825 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 9,795 4,845 4,950 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 1,985 960 1,030 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 620 315 305 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 1,310 660 655 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 5 5 5 135 70 70
Konkani 35 15 20 720 355 370
Marathi 115 50 65 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 735 360 375 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,225 1,130 1,100 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 65 25 40 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 400 195 205 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 2,285 1,130 1,160 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 5,480 2,615 2,865 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 435 230 205 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 655 315 340 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 4,385 2,065 2,315 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 16,850 7,870 8,980 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 20 5 10 355 165 190
Italian 2,580 1,155 1,425 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 3,020 1,435 1,590 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 1,865 875 985 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 9,365 4,390 4,970 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 180 85 95
Japanese 440 155 285 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 5 5 5 1,040 565 475
Georgian 5 5 5 1,035 565 475
Korean 1,215 565 655 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 15 15 5 910 440 470
Mongolian 20 10 5 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 2,275 1,035 1,245 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 130 60 70 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 30 15 15 340 180 160
Edo 0 0 0 415 175 240
Ewe 35 15 15 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 60 30 30 825 400 425
Ga 10 5 5 250 105 140
Ganda 35 10 20 345 160 185
Igbo 55 25 30 1,000 485 510
Lingala 110 40 75 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 480 235 250 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 330 125 205 1,530 670 865
Shona 20 15 10 1,035 475 560
Swahili 560 260 295 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 100 50 55 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 60 30 35 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 250 120 135 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 90 40 45 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 30 15 10 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 60 25 40 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 400 215 185 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 120 55 65 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 40 20 20 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 240 135 100 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 22,425 10,630 11,800 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 21,840 10,355 11,490 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 5,985 2,755 3,230 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 50 20 30 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 14,600 7,005 7,595 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 15 5 5 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 305 125 180 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 250 120 130 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 635 325 310 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 580 275 305 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 150 70 80 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 250 120 125 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 70 40 35 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 335 135 195 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 225 100 125 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 105 35 75 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 925 450 475 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 50 25 30 1,245 640 610
Turkish 800 390 410 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 10 5 5 610 315 290
Uzbek 45 20 25 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 455 230 225
Uralic languages 555 260 290 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 20 10 10 975 365 610
Finnish 40 15 25 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 490 235 255 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 72,020 34,065 37,955 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 19,975 9,300 10,675 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 38,645 18,670 19,975 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 7,085 3,170 3,910 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 6,315 2,930 3,385 69,315 33,465 35,850
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,085 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 1,002,240 493,925 508,315 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 131,290 62,940 68,350 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 84,100 39,365 44,740 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 79,140 37,120 42,020 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 565 220 350 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 78,575 36,905 41,675 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 3,965 1,895 2,070 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 3,780 1,805 1,975 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 4,580 2,020 2,560 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 115 60 55 2,080 1,075 1,010
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 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,028,710 498,065 530,635 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,241 46,738 36,869 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,029,070 498,110 530,960 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,258 40,420 32,858 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 936,155 460,000 476,155 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,490 46,637 35,216 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 718,885 320,095 398,790 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,183 2,517 5,345 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 773,290 390,165 383,125 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,109 44,501 36,367 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,028,635 497,800 530,830 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,455 59,537 45,813 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,029,005 497,825 531,180 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,688 47,611 38,075 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 936,350 459,750 476,600 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,122 59,985 44,536 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 718,435 319,760 398,675 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,172 6,441 7,759 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 773,285 389,505 383,775 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,766 57,094 44,344 46,057 54,369 37,193
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
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 24 393,295 210,765 182,530 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 62,792 67,303 58,965 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 71,298 77,591 64,031 65,997 74,289 55,510
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 90.4 93.1 87.2 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.7 74.9 70.0 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.6 6.9 12.8 11.7 8.4 16.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 45,130 21,910 23,220 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 1,028,705 498,070 530,640 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 95.8 95.8 95.8 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 133,245 61,265 71,975 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 152,825 63,680 89,150 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 115,060 49,245 65,815 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 100,450 44,925 55,525 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 96,125 43,635 52,490 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 87,185 40,980 46,205 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 75,865 37,625 38,235 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 60,350 31,435 28,915 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 50,770 27,330 23,440 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 42,380 22,805 19,575 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 114,450 75,140 39,310 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 82,750 52,275 30,480 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 31,695 22,865 8,830 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 44,765 21,865 22,895 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 1,029,070 498,110 530,955 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 95.8 95.8 95.9 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 139,335 62,495 76,840 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 159,560 67,185 92,375 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 135,590 59,190 76,405 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 127,425 57,705 69,720 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 119,660 55,865 63,795 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 99,760 49,345 50,410 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 76,185 40,485 35,700 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 59,640 32,550 27,090 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 111,910 73,290 38,625 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 40,360 24,115 16,250 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 23,175 15,035 8,140 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 48,375 34,140 14,235 1,095,140 804,690 290,445
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,073,835 519,980 553,855 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 300,545 129,810 170,735 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 773,285 390,165 383,125 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 72.0 75.0 69.2 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 92,380 45,375 47,005 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 56,710 25,510 31,200 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 94,460 43,165 51,295 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 74,780 35,085 39,695 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 67,455 32,260 35,200 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 64,295 30,020 34,280 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 61,835 28,885 32,945 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 54,350 26,755 27,595 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 43,635 22,800 20,840 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 163,385 100,315 63,075 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 40,835 21,765 19,065 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 34,545 18,900 15,650 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 88,005 59,645 28,360 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 535,500 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 82,053 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 69,904 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 152,680 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,189 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,211 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 382,815 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 102,423 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 86,781 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 535,500 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 100,760 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 82,029 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 152,680 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 53,108 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,283 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 382,820 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 119,766 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,482 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 535,495 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,045 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 6,965 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,275 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,185 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 16,425 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 16,305 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 17,340 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 18,210 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 18,735 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 18,715 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 37,900 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 37,130 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 34,455 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 33,010 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 30,555 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 211,255 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 62,625 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 45,925 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 56,635 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 46,070 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 535,500 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,510 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 7,090 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,465 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,980 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 18,500 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 18,995 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 21,435 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 22,975 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 23,815 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 24,180 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 47,325 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 43,920 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 41,150 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 36,895 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 32,040 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 157,220 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 61,155 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 40,210 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 55,855 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 364,260 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 103,954 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 87,807 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 134,365 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 96,455 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 81,260 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 161,365 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 132,633 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,386 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 58,185 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,624 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 54,863 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 364,270 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 121,444 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 98,577 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 134,470 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 113,491 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 91,361 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 161,420 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 148,182 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,540 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 58,035 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 70,115 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 60,044 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 207,010 98,805 108,205 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 37,610 36,830 38,252 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,367 32,607 33,951 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 206,575 98,480 108,100 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 47,046 47,219 46,889 42,939 46,085 39,915
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 38,813 38,652 38,960 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,300,730 635,585 665,145 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 529,735 253,600 276,140 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 117,085 57,600 59,485 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 100,310 46,635 53,675 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 97,770 46,490 51,280 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 102,665 48,925 53,740 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 111,915 53,955 57,965 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 770,995 381,985 389,010 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 124,020 59,975 64,040 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 137,795 67,360 70,430 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 156,470 77,515 78,955 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 180,230 89,855 90,380 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 172,485 87,285 85,200 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475
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 1,300,730 635,585 665,145 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 272,405 138,765 133,640 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 87,655 44,630 43,025 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 845,815 412,545 433,270 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 182,515 84,280 98,235 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 159,040 75,425 83,615 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 40,600 21,030 19,570 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 13,940 7,290 6,655 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 99,465 47,110 52,360 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 18,965 7,280 11,685 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 12.2 11.9 12.6 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 14.9 15.2 14.6 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 15.9 16.3 15.5 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 11.8 11.4 12.1 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 10.4 8.6 11.9 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 129,610 63,115 66,495 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 29,355 15,145 14,205 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 10,245 5,360 4,890 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 88,910 43,765 45,150 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 11,345 4,200 7,145 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.0 9.9 10.0 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 10.8 10.9 10.6 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 11.7 12.0 11.4 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 10.5 10.6 10.4 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 6.2 5.0 7.3 5.1 4.1 5.9
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 1,300,730 635,600 665,135 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 1,285,210 629,390 655,820 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 1,177,535 581,350 596,185 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 691,235 325,890 365,345 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 331,375 156,060 175,305 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 1,615 610 1,005 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 935 365 570 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 10 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 570 210 360 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 0 10 10 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 15 10 10 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree 0 0 0 195 80 115
Naskapi 15 10 10 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 80 35 45 545 225 320
Plains Cree 10 10 0 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 60 15 40 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 20 10 0 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 360 125 235 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 60 35 25 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 10 10 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 50 30 20 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 315 120 195 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 80 35 50 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 215 80 135 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 15 0 10 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages 20 10 15 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 15 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 0 340 180 165
Carrier 0 0 0 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 0 0 0 1,150 535 610
Dene 15 0 10 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 2,375 1,210 1,165
Gwich'in 0 0 0 360 165 200
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 150 60 90
Sekani 0 0 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 0 0 0 270 140 130
Tutchone languages 10 0 0 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone 10 0 10 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 35 50
Haida 0 0 0 465 205 260
Inuit languages 600 225 380 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 550 205 340 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 45 15 30 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 50 10 35 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 55 15 40 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 10 0 0 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 0 0 0 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 110
Halkomelem 0 0 0 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 0 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 0 0 0 820 370 450
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 1,305 640 665
Squamish 0 0 0 285 125 155
Straits 0 0 0 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 565 295 270
Siouan languages 0 0 0 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota 0 0 0 1,760 870 890
Stoney 0 0 0 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 70 70
Tlingit 0 0 0 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 0 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 0 0 0 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 0 0 0 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 1,490 680 805
Haisla 0 0 0 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 10 0 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 329,835 155,485 174,350 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 72,850 36,795 36,055 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 1,340 735 610 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 925 470 450 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 425 265 160 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 9,680 4,345 5,335 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 90 55 35 1,085 625 470
Oromo 395 185 210 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 9,130 4,065 5,065 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 140 60 85 480 220 265
Semitic languages 63,250 32,445 30,805 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 2,135 1,010 1,125 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 58,430 30,115 28,315 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 30 60 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 40 20 15 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 1,945 1,055 890 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 70 20 45 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 1,225 515 705 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 240 150 85 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 200 105 95 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,570 4,535 5,035 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,790 820 970 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 7,835 3,745 4,095 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 10,815 3,990 6,820 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 30 10 20 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 600 215 385 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 10 0 10 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 180 65 120 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 715 305 415 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 200 100 100 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 705 310 400 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 25 45 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 60 25 40 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9,530 3,420 6,110 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 35 0 25 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 115 55 60 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 12,385 5,345 7,040 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 700 295 400 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 11,035 4,760 6,280 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 700 310 390 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 5,135 2,595 2,540 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 465 235 235 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 845 380 465 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 3,390 1,735 1,655 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 805 425 380 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 0 10 0 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 161,040 75,675 85,365 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 870 425 440 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 745 395 350 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 28,735 13,310 15,425 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 570 245 320 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 285 120 170 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 285 125 160 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 28,275 13,110 15,170 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 165 75 90 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 1,265 600 665 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 1,290 605 690 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 2,115 1,045 1,070 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 1,435 615 820 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 120 50 75 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 7,070 3,240 3,835 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 10,705 4,995 5,710 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 2,785 1,380 1,410 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 995 540 460 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 1,035 430 610 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 295 135 155 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 2,660 1,130 1,540 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 60 15 45 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 430 205 225 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 175 85 90 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 100 35 60 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 165 90 80 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 19,985 9,610 10,370 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 455 225 225 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 495 235 260 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 3,440 1,635 1,805 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 70 30 40 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 14,705 7,120 7,585 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 55 25 30 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 380 160 220 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 645 320 330 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 130 50 80 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 355 185 170 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 3,365 1,735 1,630 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 36,835 18,640 18,200 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 26,495 13,405 13,090 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 4,320 2,210 2,105 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 2,290 1,235 1,060 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 10,595 5,465 5,130 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 10 0 10 905 490 420
Konkani 145 75 65 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 580 315 260 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 1,300 660 645 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 75 40 30 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,440 3,315 3,125 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 505 220 280 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,080 495 590 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 7,490 3,720 3,770 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 10,910 5,535 5,370 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 890 495 395 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 1,425 770 655 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 9,435 4,735 4,700 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 205 120 90 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 76,665 34,570 42,095 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 95 40 55 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 17,420 8,395 9,030 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 9,915 4,820 5,100 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 4,210 2,010 2,200 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 49,510 21,430 28,080 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 130 85 50 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 2,800 1,350 1,450 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 45 25 25 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 50 25 20 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 2,795 1,185 1,610 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 60 30 30 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 55 30 25 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 16,450 7,595 8,850 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 700 360 345 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 390 175 210 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 115 50 65 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 375 185 185 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 435 205 225 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 185 90 95 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 225 70 155 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 335 185 145 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 2,525 1,105 1,420 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,560 1,125 1,435 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,810 770 1,035 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 200 75 125 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 4,380 2,045 2,335 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 710 335 370 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 905 485 420 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,925 1,895 2,035 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 380 165 215 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 190 85 105 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 190 80 110 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 2,135 870 1,265 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 1,040 350 685 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 240 85 160 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 940 460 480 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 38,820 18,405 20,415 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 37,925 17,980 19,945 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 13,125 6,240 6,880 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 265 125 140 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 26,420 12,260 14,160 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 40 20 25 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,120 510 605 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 435 210 220 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,140 595 545 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 930 440 485 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 315 145 165 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 370 185 185 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 55 30 20 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 365 150 205 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 1,225 515 715 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 590 265 325 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 730 285 445 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 2,750 1,390 1,360 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 160 95 70 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 2,335 1,195 1,145 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 40 25 15 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 120 40 80 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 2,835 1,385 1,450 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 245 120 130 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 520 235 280 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 2,075 1,030 1,045 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 560 330 230 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,300,735 635,600 665,130 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,225,865 599,815 626,050 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 260,450 132,740 127,705 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 965,415 467,070 498,345 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 74,865 35,785 39,080 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400
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 1,300,735 635,600 665,135 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,027,730 506,010 521,720 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 255,800 120,725 135,075 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 60,785 29,340 31,445 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 33,985 16,505 17,480 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 57,145 26,170 30,975 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 66,000 30,565 35,435 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 30,955 14,270 16,680 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 35,045 16,290 18,750 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 37,890 18,150 19,740 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 17,200 8,865 8,335 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 255,800 120,730 135,075 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 28,605 14,045 14,555 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 45,360 23,135 22,225 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 53,075 24,075 29,000 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 107,900 50,140 57,760 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 20,865 9,330 11,535 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 255,800 120,725 135,075 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 41,155 18,270 22,885 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 1,290 600 695 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 2,745 1,125 1,620 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 2,165 1,030 1,135 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 1,420 665 755 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 8,515 3,650 4,865 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 3,175 1,385 1,790 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 1,825 725 1,100 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 1,165 550 615 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 1,360 525 830 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 9,530 4,375 5,160 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 7,960 3,645 4,315 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 66,815 32,050 34,760 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,345 1,150 1,195 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 1,020 500 520 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 4,470 2,105 2,370 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 4,560 1,965 2,595 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 990 530 460 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 885 465 430 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 920 435 475 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 5,675 2,960 2,715 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 2,280 1,165 1,115 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 4,530 2,025 2,500 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 3,435 1,675 1,760 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 3,370 1,610 1,760 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 3,195 1,335 1,850 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,070 520 550 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 2,005 940 1,065 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 17,230 8,660 8,565 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 8,840 4,010 4,825 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 41,490 19,790 21,700 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 2,245 1,150 1,090 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 3,745 1,990 1,755 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 2,320 1,085 1,245 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 1,160 580 580 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 2,775 1,370 1,405 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 1,385 655 735 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 3,985 1,530 2,455 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 965 515 450 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 22,900 10,925 11,980 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 105,415 50,115 55,300 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 2,510 1,265 1,240 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 2,700 1,405 1,300 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,900 8,150 10,755 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 3,095 1,545 1,550 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 10,685 5,350 5,330 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 4,900 2,465 2,430 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 3,870 2,070 1,800 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 775 190 585 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,855 805 1,050 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 13,560 7,115 6,440 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 3,980 1,980 1,995 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 9,305 3,465 5,835 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 2,400 1,145 1,245 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,615 1,840 1,775 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 880 370 515 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 5,980 2,745 3,235 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 16,410 8,195 8,215 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 930 495 430 57,030 28,210 28,825
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 37,890 18,150 19,740 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 5,595 2,615 2,975 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 200 115 80 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 515 235 280 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 220 105 115 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 1,780 795 990 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 145 85 60 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 320 125 195 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,360 715 645 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 170 60 110 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 885 385 495 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 3,695 1,780 1,920 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 655 335 315 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 175 75 100 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 95 65 30 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 75 35 45 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 240 110 130 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 420 160 260 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 275 135 140 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 665 340 320 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 1,095 530 570 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 9,800 4,635 5,170 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 390 170 220 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 755 410 350 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1,085 470 615 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 425 180 240 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 850 460 385 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 245 115 130 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 335 125 215 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 485 230 250 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 440 200 235 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 370 155 215 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 110 55 55 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 215 105 105 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 4,095 1,955 2,135 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 18,645 9,035 9,610 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 550 280 270 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 540 270 270 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,855 1,220 1,635 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 85 45 35 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 1,950 1,070 875 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 880 415 465 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 1,155 600 555 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 205 110 90 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 115 25 85 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 255 90 165 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 1,115 585 530 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 290 160 125 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 695 380 310 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 2,740 1,105 1,640 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 375 220 155 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 220 95 130 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,130 1,145 990 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 50 25 30 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 195 100 95 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 355 220 135 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 210 80 130 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 1,685 795 890 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 150 80 70 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 135 85 55 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 20 0 15 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 284,330 135,415 148,915 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 225,575 113,220 112,355 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 790,830 386,960 403,865 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330
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 72 198,425 93,110 105,315 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 91,590 46,095 45,500 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 38,645 23,835 14,810 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 52,945 22,260 30,685 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 56,905 22,645 34,260 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 47,655 23,400 24,250 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 2,280 960 1,315 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 38,120 18,150 19,965 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 36,225 17,310 18,915 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 17,790 8,400 9,385 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 17,155 8,325 8,825 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 1,280 580 700 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 765 335 440 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,125 505 615 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,262,615 617,450 645,165 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,300,735 635,600 665,130 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 9,395 4,360 5,040 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,291,335 631,240 660,095 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,300,735 635,600 665,135 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 10,670 4,970 5,700 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 10,400 4,855 5,540 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 7,515 3,515 3,995 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 2,295 1,080 1,215 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 595 260 330 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 275 110 160 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 250 110 145 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 10 10 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 63,450 29,520 33,925 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 61,885 28,870 33,010 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 44,780 20,705 24,075 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,020 7,670 8,345 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,080 490 595 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,565 650 915 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,415 585 825 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 105 50 55 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 45 10 35 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,226,610 601,110 625,505 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 280,985 135,945 145,040 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 39,980 20,320 19,655 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 43,775 20,665 23,105 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 77,995 37,060 40,935 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 12,715 5,085 7,630 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 15,630 7,180 8,460 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 49,520 25,960 23,565 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,725 6,495 7,230 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 9,925 5,075 4,855 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 3,260 1,470 1,800 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 2,625 1,085 1,540 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,095 1,400 1,690 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 8,720 4,140 4,580 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,019,750 499,655 520,090 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000
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 1,300,735 635,605 665,135 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 74,120 34,495 39,630 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 54,090 24,980 29,110 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 1,850 820 1,030 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 20,035 9,465 10,565 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 501,820 245,715 256,100 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 5,515 2,735 2,780 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 14,165 6,970 7,200 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 484,255 236,715 247,540 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 80 50 30 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 780 485 295 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 120 70 45 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 650 300 350 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 6,590 3,420 3,170 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 30 20 15 1,895 950 945
European origins 772,545 377,715 394,830 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 468,015 228,955 239,060 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 115 35 75 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 85 50 35 1,975 995 975
English 224,680 111,250 113,430 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 244,575 116,050 128,530 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 185 110 80 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 197,645 96,760 100,885 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 18,780 9,045 9,735 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 37,045 17,455 19,590 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 300,550 145,090 155,470 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 100 40 60 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 485 260 225 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 95 70 25 1,750 950 805
French 300,290 144,935 155,350 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 136,795 66,595 70,200 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 6,485 3,190 3,295 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 70 20 50 940 485 455
Belgian 6,555 3,035 3,515 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 33,515 16,725 16,795 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 545 285 260 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 75 50 25 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 94,385 45,625 48,760 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 170 95 75 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 5,640 2,745 2,895 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 150 70 75 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 26,295 13,160 13,140 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 5,950 3,105 2,845 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 4,265 2,110 2,155 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 1,600 755 845 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 7,180 3,545 3,630 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 7,640 3,665 3,975 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,660 960 705 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 98,045 47,125 50,915 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 1,795 840 955 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 985 475 515 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 3,930 1,770 2,160 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 810 345 465 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 985 440 545 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 9,650 4,695 4,950 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 1,180 505 680 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 2,600 1,305 1,295 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 520 235 285 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 36,975 17,690 19,285 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 7,895 3,830 4,070 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 17,230 8,030 9,205 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 2,810 1,310 1,500 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 28,150 13,675 14,475 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,055 570 490 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 100,355 48,975 51,380 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 1,190 580 605 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 1,665 785 875 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 20 10 10 1,280 740 535
Croatian 4,130 2,010 2,125 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 165 65 100 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 8,005 4,025 3,980 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 53,825 26,685 27,140 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 60 25 30 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 625 240 385 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 705 340 370 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 195 105 90 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 14,625 7,105 7,525 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 3,635 1,850 1,785 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 310 140 170 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 1,350 645 710 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 15,605 7,115 8,485 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,190 585 610 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 85 35 50 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 9,230 4,780 4,450 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 395 210 185 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 6,220 3,240 2,980 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 95 40 55 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 250 125 125 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,340 1,195 1,140 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 31,680 14,600 17,075 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 275 155 120 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 175 115 65 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 1,390 600 795 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 105 55 50 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 135 50 90 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 1,560 765 795 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 960 435 530 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 320 165 155 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 20 0 15 1,125 515 605
Haitian 13,790 6,305 7,480 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 8,640 4,035 4,610 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 65 40 25 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 50 20 30 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 45 25 20 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 140 65 75 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 815 330 480 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,245 1,015 1,225 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 255 90 160 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,730 755 975 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,190 560 630 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,005 11,285 12,720 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,130 535 600 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 75 35 40 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 800 435 365 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 95 45 55 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 220 105 115 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 1,445 735 710 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 1,395 695 695 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 3,755 1,735 2,020 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 205 85 115 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 280 160 120 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 580 205 375 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 2,090 1,005 1,085 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 420 225 195 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 350 115 230 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 435 225 210 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 4,000 1,825 2,175 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 1,260 640 615 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 130 65 65 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 45 15 25 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 1,760 860 905 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 2,700 1,305 1,395 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 140 60 85 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 1,190 490 700 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,450 620 825 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 74,715 36,465 38,255 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 18,910 9,315 9,590 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 130 75 60 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 250 115 130 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 20 15 0 1,585 855 735
Beninese 615 330 285 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 505 240 270 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 2,275 1,165 1,110 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 225 125 105 1,845 955 885
Congolese 6,005 2,785 3,215 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 50 20 30 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 70 50 25 845 470 375
Gabonese 250 125 125 1,405 660 750
Gambian 45 35 10 975 495 475
Ghanaian 1,550 830 720 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 625 285 335 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 115 55 60 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 1,160 530 625 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 95 55 40 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 585 265 325 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 125 65 65 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 2,305 1,175 1,135 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 200 95 105 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 890 390 500 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 95 45 55 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 805 430 375 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 65 40 25 840 495 345
Yoruba 440 245 195 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 1,540 770 770 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 18,520 9,625 8,890 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 2,590 1,290 1,300 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 1,825 975 850 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 120 60 60 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 50 20 25 900 500 400
Egyptian 6,555 3,465 3,090 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 1,300 670 630 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 100 60 45 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 4,385 2,220 2,165 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 865 435 430 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 1,170 660 510 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 650 325 330 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 26,945 12,710 14,235 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 50 30 25 1,870 955 915
Amhara 95 55 35 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 590 280 315 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 3,180 1,485 1,695 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 880 370 515 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 1,390 640 755 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 3,025 1,380 1,650 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 10 10 0 665 355 305
Kenyan 665 335 325 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 405 185 220 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 385 175 210 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 285 145 135 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 2,445 1,095 1,345 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 30 10 20 1,285 575 710
Somali 10,700 5,055 5,640 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 1,285 635 650 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 360 155 205 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 200 100 100 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 430 205 220 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 150 70 85 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 335 160 175 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 55 45 20 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,485 755 730 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 12,325 5,835 6,490 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,450 590 855 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 11,115 5,365 5,755 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 197,900 96,975 100,925 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 74,700 38,535 36,165 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 4,115 2,090 2,030 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 8,620 4,475 4,145 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 1,735 880 860 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 135 60 80 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 245 100 145 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 190 115 75 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 65 40 25 1,515 810 705
Iranian 7,620 3,830 3,790 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 5,070 2,705 2,360 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 765 410 355 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 1,660 870 785 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 165 80 85 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 890 495 395 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 980 500 480 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 40 30 10 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 31,785 16,255 15,525 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 4,265 2,355 1,915 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 230 115 110 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 590 290 300 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 5,230 2,710 2,525 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 125 65 60 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 160 55 110 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 3,250 1,745 1,510 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 130 70 60 1,040 540 500
Uighur 75 45 30 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 205 100 110 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 1,015 525 495 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,220 1,140 1,075 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 42,310 21,385 20,925 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 2,305 1,200 1,110 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 1,055 530 525 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 315 165 145 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 28,940 14,635 14,310 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 125 65 60 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 180 110 70 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 55 20 30 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 910 450 460 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 4,660 2,330 2,335 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 1,130 590 545 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 290 150 140 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 2,750 1,370 1,380 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 965 480 485 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,235 1,115 1,115 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 82,815 37,970 44,850 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 630 310 320 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,685 1,265 1,430 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 49,925 23,400 26,535 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 14,100 5,720 8,385 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 0 0 0 805 420 390
Indonesian 700 300 395 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 3,370 1,400 1,975 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 280 150 130 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 3,550 1,610 1,935 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 885 415 470 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 520 195 325 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 355 190 160 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 45 20 25 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 785 350 430 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 780 280 505 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 90 40 45 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 9,650 4,705 4,940 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 285 150 135 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 385 175 205 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 380 180 205 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 2,215 1,070 1,145 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 1,490 680 810 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 490 275 220 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 275 125 150 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 55 20 35 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 20 10 15 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 25 25 10 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 95 30 65 1,530 725 805
Samoan 40 30 15 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 55 35 20 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 535,500 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 356,700 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 178,800 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 535,500 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 74,830 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 460,670 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 535,500 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 3,105 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 69,835 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 121,810 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 206,900 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 133,845 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 535,500 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 139,565 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 74,420 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 78,675 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 77,040 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 165,800 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 535,500 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 528,580 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 6,915 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 535,500 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 513,430 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 22,070 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 535,500 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 88,815 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 157,720 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 89,185 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 68,695 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 43,290 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 46,525 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 41,265 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 535,495 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 505,590 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 29,910 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 535,500 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 303,695 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 220,105 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 11,695 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 535,500 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 20,815 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 80,235 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 96,220 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 116,535 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 104,870 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 70,370 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 34,840 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 11,615 ... ... 387,135 ... ...
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 141 533,580 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 413,450 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 120,130 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 102,825 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 355,260 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 63.2 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.4 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,335 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,424 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 349,818 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 397,495 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 178,745 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.3 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.6 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,018 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,066 ... ... 1,002 ... ...
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 152,445 77,680 74,765 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 256,775 125,700 131,075 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 664,600 316,585 348,015 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 69,890 42,260 27,630 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 43,010 22,325 20,685 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 26,880 19,935 6,950 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 212,850 94,825 118,025 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 23,635 9,565 14,070 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 358,220 169,935 188,285 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 222,025 100,370 121,655 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 20,895 9,060 11,840 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 7,880 3,900 3,980 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 89,220 44,635 44,585 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 18,200 11,975 6,230 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 720,165 348,790 371,375 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 58,790 32,800 25,995 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 141,945 71,920 70,030 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 519,430 244,070 275,355 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 51,690 30,650 21,035 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 32,180 16,215 15,960 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 19,510 14,435 5,070 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 164,090 74,245 89,845 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,285 6,805 9,480 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 287,355 132,370 154,985 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 176,800 78,870 97,930 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,215 6,530 9,680 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,350 2,840 3,505 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 74,535 35,970 38,565 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 13,460 8,160 5,310 175,685 102,415 73,275
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 409,225 203,375 205,845 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 22,800 10,100 12,700 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4,695 3,340 1,350 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 18,110 6,760 11,345 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 44,075 16,945 27,130 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 7,500 1,660 5,850 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 9,725 2,950 6,780 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9,980 3,770 6,205 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 415 135 280 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,955 1,730 1,225 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,305 1,400 905 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 7,775 4,480 3,300 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 3,410 830 2,580 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 111,790 42,535 69,255 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,685 445 1,240 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 12,130 4,335 7,795 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 12,210 1,030 11,185 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 17,565 6,585 10,980 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,355 615 1,735 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 16,665 4,165 12,500 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 49,170 25,355 23,820 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 136,845 55,860 80,985 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 220 105 115 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 13,560 3,960 9,605 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 123,065 51,795 71,265 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 32,150 16,580 15,570 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 15,235 6,285 8,950 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,825 2,500 2,325 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 940 410 535 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 10,045 6,930 3,115 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,095 455 645 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 44,125 28,720 15,400 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 33,705 23,910 9,785 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 3,550 725 2,825 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 5,740 3,340 2,400 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,130 745 380 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 108,935 95,975 12,960 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 5,725 3,690 2,035 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 40,470 33,015 7,450 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 23,020 20,755 2,270 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 40 0 30 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 17,255 16,860 395 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 15,890 15,420 470 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 6,545 6,225 320 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10,215 5,820 4,400 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,600 3,215 2,380 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,620 2,605 2,015 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 80,465 17,010 63,455 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 7,595 3,685 3,905 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 70,415 12,010 58,400 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,455 1,305 1,155 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 33,900 17,910 15,990 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 18,305 5,375 12,930 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 860 715 150 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 610 555 55 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 10,185 7,640 2,545 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,935 3,620 310 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 100 35 65 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 65 3,170 890 2,280
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 151 720,165 348,790 371,375 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 200,740 104,720 96,020 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 27,415 6,040 21,375 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 27,410 6,040 21,370 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,635 7,765 9,870 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,560 2,430 1,130 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 14,075 5,340 8,740 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 31,020 11,780 19,245 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,960 1,265 4,695 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 6,980 2,125 4,850 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,265 2,410 3,850 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 320 100 225 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,085 1,230 855 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,515 950 565 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 5,695 3,245 2,450 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 2,195 450 1,745 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 89,800 33,005 56,800 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,400 360 1,045 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,780 3,465 6,310 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9,825 820 9,000 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 14,730 5,050 9,680 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,875 505 1,370 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 12,925 3,055 9,865 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 39,260 19,740 19,525 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 110,570 44,005 66,560 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 190 85 105 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 11,000 3,120 7,875 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 99,380 40,800 58,580 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 23,275 11,255 12,020 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 11,800 4,635 7,160 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,255 1,635 1,620 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 345 120 225 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 7,115 4,565 2,550 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 760 295 465 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 38,635 25,320 13,310 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 30,710 21,735 8,980 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 2,585 535 2,055 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,330 2,420 1,910 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,015 635 370 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 84,450 73,415 11,035 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 4,630 2,865 1,760 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 32,495 25,965 6,530 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 17,730 15,960 1,775 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 25 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 12,855 12,535 320 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 11,925 11,540 380 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 4,790 4,545 240 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,105 4,420 3,685 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,170 2,230 1,940 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,930 2,185 1,745 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 62,125 13,400 48,715 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,065 2,895 3,170 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 54,110 9,580 44,530 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,950 930 1,015 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 26,310 13,630 12,675 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 14,200 4,115 10,085 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 720 585 140 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 370 330 45 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 7,985 5,830 2,160 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,030 2,775 255 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 95 40 60 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 60 2,585 740 1,845
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 409,225 203,375 205,840 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 664,595 316,585 348,015 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 573,905 272,765 301,140 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 445,950 210,800 235,150 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 127,950 61,960 65,990 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 90,695 43,820 46,875 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 13,150 7,345 5,810 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 4,620 1,400 3,225 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 5,610 2,700 2,910 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 10,405 5,850 4,550 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,730 3,055 3,675 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 3,775 2,005 1,765 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 46,405 21,465 24,935 1,253,790 618,135 635,655
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 157 720,170 348,790 371,375 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 200,740 104,720 96,020 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 519,425 244,070 275,355 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 450,640 212,195 238,440 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 351,215 164,240 186,970 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 99,425 47,955 51,475 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 68,785 31,875 36,915 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 9,485 5,020 4,460 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 4,005 1,190 2,815 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 4,005 1,870 2,135 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 6,065 3,305 2,755 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,035 2,210 2,825 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 3,040 1,610 1,435 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 37,160 16,675 20,490 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 727,050 370,620 356,425 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 676,480 343,175 333,300 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 50,570 27,445 23,125 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 346,770 149,340 197,430 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 67.7 71.3 64.4 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 63.0 66.0 60.2 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 7.0 7.4 6.5 7.7 8.3 7.1
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 329,075 141,720 187,355 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 744,745 378,240 366,505 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 402,695 217,110 185,585 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 342,045 161,130 180,920 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.3 43.7 42.9 42.4 42.9 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 727,050 370,620 356,425 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,220 8,680 8,540 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 636,730 317,865 318,860 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 73,095 44,070 29,025 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060
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 172 727,045 370,620 356,430 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,685 8,540 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,890 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 82,180 49,355 32,825 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 132,805 43,485 89,320 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 76,840 58,225 18,615 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 45,155 10,070 35,085 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 113,425 40,340 73,090 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 25,625 11,240 14,380 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 154,565 76,175 78,385 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 64,375 61,140 3,235 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 6,800 5,655 1,155 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,055 6,255 1,795 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 727,045 370,620 356,430 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,680 8,540 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,075 2,715 1,355 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 825 720 110 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 2,290 1,745 545 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 40,695 36,055 4,635 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 22,430 16,480 5,950 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 15,735 11,570 4,165 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 75,510 38,780 36,730 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 21,215 15,960 5,250 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 17,840 11,035 6,805 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 21,760 9,925 11,835 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 11,870 6,650 5,225 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 62,320 37,660 24,660 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 465 185 280 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 32,130 19,995 12,135 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 57,685 19,070 38,615 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 78,410 16,175 62,230 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 14,790 7,380 7,410 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 47,215 23,080 24,130 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 29,765 12,200 17,565 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 152,810 74,555 78,260 1,128,945 589,530 539,405
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 174 676,480 343,175 333,300 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 46,415 23,140 23,280 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 2,490 1,680 810 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 59,925 44,240 15,680 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 567,645 274,120 293,525 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315
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 567,645 274,115 293,525 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 449,910 214,200 235,705 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,350 1,170 1,175 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 40,615 20,390 20,225 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 74,770 38,350 36,420 157,970 91,445 66,525
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 175 627,570 318,360 309,215 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 415,370 224,415 190,960 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 36,845 11,580 25,260 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 115,005 50,935 64,070 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 39,465 18,585 20,875 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 14,895 9,855 5,040 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 5,995 2,990 3,010 193,595 113,525 80,060
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 176 627,570 318,360 309,210 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 124,945 59,125 65,820 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 226,235 116,285 109,945 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 160,070 84,175 75,900 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 69,085 34,790 34,300 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 47,235 23,990 23,245 1,494,830 882,485 612,345
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 177 627,570 318,360 309,210 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 34,610 23,630 10,980 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 122,735 68,180 54,560 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 185,570 87,235 98,335 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 140,045 65,545 74,500 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 64,600 30,595 34,005 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 80,010 43,180 36,830 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765
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 178 765,590 388,485 377,110 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 718,360 365,860 352,505 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 714,285 363,795 350,490 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 570,925 298,020 272,905 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 143,360 65,775 77,585 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 4,080 2,065 2,015 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 90 30 50 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 55 25 30 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 55 25 30 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 370 180 190
Northern East Cree 20 10 0 40 25 10
Plains Cree 0 0 0 95 60 35
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 40 15 25 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 925 510 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,895 995 900
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 25
Ojibway 0 0 0 765 380 385
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 165 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 45
South Slavey 0 0 0 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages 25 10 25 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 25 0 20 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 35 10 25
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 10 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 110 25 85
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 15 10 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 15 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 35 0 30
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 260 155 105
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 240 145 95
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 25 0 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 35 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 0 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,995 2,030 1,960 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 670 405 270 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 20 0 20 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 20 0 20 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 655 400 250 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 0 0 0 200 95 100
Arabic 630 390 235 5,585 3,695 1,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 205 155 55
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 30 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 10 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 175 60 105 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 0 475 230 245
Vietnamese 165 60 110 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 50 20 25 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 0 0 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 15 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 10 20 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 30 15 15 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 10 0 0 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 25 10 10 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 10 10 0 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 0 0 0 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 0 0 0 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 1,210 565 650 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 0 0 0 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 295 110 185 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 0 0 0 95 35 60
Latvian 0 0 0 40 10 25
Lithuanian 0 0 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 295 110 185 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 15 0 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 15 15 0 205 110 90
Croatian 10 0 0 220 130 95
Czech 0 10 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 0 0 95 45 55
Polish 45 10 35 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 155 45 110 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 25 10 15 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 10 0 0 30 25 0
Slovak 0 0 0 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 30 10 15 1,210 485 725
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 10 0 0 25 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 15 15 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages 165 70 90 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 10 10 0 90 50 35
Dutch 20 10 10 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 120 50 70 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 65 30 40
Swedish 10 0 10 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Yiddish 10 0 0 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 495 225
Greek 15 0 10 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 130 70 65 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 55 35 20 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 10 10 0 530 275 245
Gujarati 0 0 0 880 300 585
Hindi 15 15 0 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 0 0 10 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 0 10 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 20 15 10 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 75 35 40 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 0 0 0 185 150 40
Pashto 10 10 10 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 60 30 30 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 605 305 300 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 40 30 10 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 130 80 45 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 10 10 10 745 365 380
Spanish 420 190 235 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 60 25 35 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 10 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 90 50 40 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 35 15 20 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 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 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 10
Igbo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lingala 0 0 0 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 0 15 25 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 10 10 0 80 50 30
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 65 25 45 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 35 15 25 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 20 0 15 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,495 790 710 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 1,490 785 705 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 560 315 245 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 0 0 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 885 435 455 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 10 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 40 35 10 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 0 0 270 155 115
Burmese 10 10 10 75 35 35
Karenic languages 0 0 0 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 0 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 55 30 25 675 270 405
Lao 15 10 10 150 70 80
Thai 40 20 20 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 30 20 10 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 10 10 0 30 20 0
Turkish 20 0 10 685 435 255
Uyghur 10 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 10 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 10 10 10 105 40 65
Hungarian 0 0 0 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 47,225 22,625 24,600 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 42,540 20,330 22,205 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 3,520 1,710 1,805 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 175 80 95 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 1,000 505 495 15,475 7,565 7,915
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 179 765,590 388,480 377,110 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 523,350 272,620 250,735 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 82,440 38,360 44,080 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 147,035 71,190 75,845 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 10,575 5,325 5,250 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 185 55 125 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 10,395 5,270 5,120 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 160 60 100 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 440 200 245 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 1,570 715 850 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language 15 10 0 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,287,080 628,740 658,340 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 1,116,265 545,040 571,220 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 170,825 83,695 87,125 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 116,225 56,810 59,415 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 54,595 26,885 27,710 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 39,610 19,390 20,220 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 24,210 11,575 12,630 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 15,400 7,815 7,590 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 14,980 7,500 7,490 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,228,450 599,130 629,320 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 748,410 364,850 383,560 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 480,040 234,275 245,760 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 310,975 151,435 159,545 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 169,060 82,845 86,220 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 119,125 57,835 61,290 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 73,840 35,405 38,440 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 45,280 22,435 22,850 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 49,935 25,005 24,930 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Ottawa - Gatineau [Census metropolitan area], Ontario/Quebec and Canada [Country] (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 24, 2024).

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