Census Profile, 2016 Census
Toronto [Census metropolitan area], Ontario and Kootenay [Economic region], British Columbia

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Characteristic Toronto
Ontario
[Census metropolitan area]
Kootenay
British Columbia
[Economic region]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 5,928,040 ... ... 151,403 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 5,583,064 ... ... 146,264 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.2 ... ... 3.5 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 2,235,145 ... ... 83,244 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 2,135,909 ... ... 67,218 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,003.8 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 5,905.84 ... ... 57,721.30 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 5,928,040 2,876,755 3,051,290 151,405 75,495 75,905
0 to 14 years 985,615 505,690 479,920 22,345 11,515 10,830
0 to 4 years 310,070 158,835 151,235 6,875 3,525 3,350
5 to 9 years 338,320 173,665 164,660 7,850 4,080 3,765
10 to 14 years 337,220 173,190 164,035 7,625 3,915 3,710
15 to 64 years 4,083,850 1,988,910 2,094,935 95,215 47,495 47,720
15 to 19 years 366,525 188,790 177,735 7,625 3,965 3,660
20 to 24 years 411,945 210,445 201,500 6,530 3,450 3,080
25 to 29 years 424,345 209,785 214,560 7,065 3,530 3,530
30 to 34 years 419,845 201,620 218,220 8,535 4,205 4,335
35 to 39 years 406,175 190,620 215,555 8,810 4,430 4,375
40 to 44 years 414,490 195,580 218,910 9,000 4,495 4,500
45 to 49 years 440,145 210,225 229,920 9,495 4,690 4,800
50 to 54 years 460,465 225,115 235,350 11,340 5,495 5,845
55 to 59 years 407,175 198,170 209,005 13,335 6,510 6,820
60 to 64 years 332,740 158,560 174,175 13,490 6,720 6,770
65 years and over 858,580 382,150 476,435 33,840 16,485 17,355
65 to 69 years 280,910 132,275 148,635 12,100 6,125 5,975
70 to 74 years 197,490 91,745 105,745 8,330 4,175 4,160
75 to 79 years 151,925 68,045 83,880 5,695 2,860 2,830
80 to 84 years 113,220 49,005 64,215 3,875 1,865 2,005
85 years and over 115,030 41,080 73,955 3,840 1,455 2,380
85 to 89 years 72,340 28,160 44,175 2,465 1,020 1,440
90 to 94 years 33,400 10,570 22,835 1,095 360 735
95 to 99 years 8,030 2,115 5,915 245 70 180
100 years and over 1,270 230 1,040 30 10 25
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 16.6 17.6 15.7 14.8 15.3 14.3
15 to 64 years 68.9 69.1 68.7 62.9 62.9 62.9
65 years and over 14.5 13.3 15.6 22.4 21.8 22.9
85 years and over 1.9 1.4 2.4 2.5 1.9 3.1
Average age of the population 39.7 38.7 40.6 45.0 44.4 45.6
Median age of the population 39.4 38.2 40.4 48.0 47.3 48.8
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
Single-detached house 846,405 ... ... 49,645 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 626,905 ... ... 20 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 661,955 ... ... 12,470 ... ...
Semi-detached house 158,815 ... ... 1,920 ... ...
Row house 195,245 ... ... 2,250 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 89,975 ... ... 2,125 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 214,365 ... ... 5,830 ... ...
Other single-attached house 3,555 ... ... 345 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 640 ... ... 5,080 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
1 person 519,795 ... ... 20,350 ... ...
2 persons 598,700 ... ... 27,820 ... ...
3 persons 373,775 ... ... 8,665 ... ...
4 persons 377,170 ... ... 7,170 ... ...
5 or more persons 266,470 ... ... 3,210 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 5,862,855 ... ... 148,245 ... ...
Average household size 2.7 ... ... 2.2 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 4,942,430 2,371,060 2,571,365 129,055 63,975 65,075
Married or living common law 2,758,170 1,378,855 1,379,315 79,750 39,835 39,915
Married 2,466,925 1,230,930 1,235,995 63,555 31,770 31,785
Living common law 291,240 147,925 143,320 16,195 8,060 8,135
Not married and not living common law 2,184,260 992,210 1,192,050 49,305 24,145 25,155
Never married 1,537,495 798,270 739,220 27,775 15,995 11,775
Separated 130,030 51,235 78,795 3,980 1,895 2,085
Divorced 271,530 97,385 174,150 9,200 4,285 4,910
Widowed 245,200 45,310 199,890 8,350 1,970 6,375
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 1,625,790 ... ... 45,090 ... ...
2 persons 682,915 ... ... 28,035 ... ...
3 persons 397,625 ... ... 7,940 ... ...
4 persons 391,440 ... ... 6,670 ... ...
5 or more persons 153,805 ... ... 2,445 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.0 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 1,625,790 ... ... 45,090 ... ...
Total couple families 1,333,645 ... ... 39,140 ... ...
Married couples 1,188,130 ... ... 31,045 ... ...
Common-law couples 145,515 ... ... 8,095 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 292,150 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
Female parent 241,820 ... ... 4,385 ... ...
Male parent 50,325 ... ... 1,570 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 1,333,645 ... ... 39,140 ... ...
Couples without children 509,835 ... ... 24,285 ... ...
Couples with children 823,805 ... ... 14,855 ... ...
1 child 312,605 ... ... 6,250 ... ...
2 children 366,295 ... ... 6,300 ... ...
3 or more children 144,910 ... ... 2,300 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 292,145 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
1 child 173,080 ... ... 3,750 ... ...
2 children 85,025 ... ... 1,685 ... ...
3 or more children 34,040 ... ... 515 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 923,210 415,830 507,380 28,510 14,540 13,970
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 2,135,910 ... ... 67,215 ... ...
One-census-family households 1,430,535 ... ... 43,835 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 434,860 ... ... 23,695 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 995,670 ... ... 20,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 93,790 ... ... 625 ... ...
Non-census-family households 611,585 ... ... 22,765 ... ...
One-person households 519,790 ... ... 20,355 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 91,795 ... ... 2,415 ... ...
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 5,883,670 2,858,785 3,024,885 149,785 74,915 74,870
English only 5,154,905 2,553,030 2,601,880 140,705 70,910 69,795
French only 4,855 2,035 2,815 40 20 20
English and French 464,980 201,080 263,900 8,825 3,885 4,930
Neither English nor French 258,925 102,635 156,290 215 95 120
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 5,883,665 2,858,785 3,024,885 149,785 74,920 74,870
English 5,503,690 2,700,905 2,802,785 147,125 73,620 73,510
French 72,790 33,545 39,245 2,290 1,130 1,160
English and French 51,895 23,470 28,425 180 85 90
Neither English nor French 255,295 100,870 154,430 190 85 110
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 98,735 45,280 53,455 2,380 1,170 1,205
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.7 1.6 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6
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 5,883,670 2,858,785 3,024,880 149,790 74,920 74,870
Single responses 5,645,915 2,743,825 2,902,090 148,480 74,315 74,165
Official languages 3,127,355 1,550,385 1,576,970 136,840 68,950 67,890
English 3,061,820 1,520,045 1,541,775 134,330 67,700 66,630
French 65,535 30,340 35,195 2,505 1,245 1,260
Non-official languages 2,518,555 1,193,440 1,325,120 11,640 5,370 6,275
Aboriginal languages 575 255 325 160 70 90
Algonquian languages 400 175 230 30 10 25
Blackfoot 5 10 0 5 0 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 115 45 70 25 5 15
Atikamekw 5 0 5 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Naskapi 5 5 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 0 5 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 30 10 20 0 0 0
Woods Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 55 20 35 20 10 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 250 115 140 5 0 5
Algonquin 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 230 105 120 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 15 5 10 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 25 10 15 5 0 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 25 10 15 5 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 5 0 5 0 5
Chilcotin 5 0 5 0 0 0
Dene 5 5 5 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 5
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 35 15 20 5 5 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 30 10 20 5 5 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Iroquoian languages 20 5 10 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 15 10 5 0 0 0
Oneida 5 0 5 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 100 50 50
Michif 5 0 0 5 0 0
Salish languages 5 0 0 15 5 10
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 5 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 5 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 80 40 40 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 2,517,980 1,193,185 1,324,795 11,485 5,300 6,185
Afro-Asiatic languages 140,140 69,950 70,195 75 45 35
Berber languages 220 130 90 0 0 0
Kabyle 105 60 50 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 115 70 45 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 14,405 6,195 8,205 0 0 0
Bilen 80 45 35 0 0 0
Oromo 1,005 490 515 0 0 0
Somali 13,255 5,625 7,630 5 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Semitic languages 125,160 63,435 61,725 75 45 35
Amharic 7,460 3,375 4,085 5 0 5
Arabic 85,175 43,805 41,365 35 25 15
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,195 4,985 5,215 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 1,845 920 925 0 0 0
Harari 930 435 490 0 0 0
Hebrew 10,390 5,560 4,830 20 15 10
Maltese 3,525 1,730 1,795 5 5 0
Tigrigna 4,725 2,160 2,560 5 0 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 925 465 460 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 355 185 175 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 51,160 23,360 27,800 35 15 20
Khmer (Cambodian) 3,090 1,400 1,690 5 5 5
Vietnamese 48,005 21,935 26,070 25 10 20
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 65 25 40 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 160,980 63,835 97,150 540 155 385
Bikol 470 210 260 0 0 0
Cebuano 5,080 2,020 3,055 35 10 25
Fijian 55 25 25 5 5 5
Hiligaynon 2,320 890 1,435 5 0 10
Ilocano 9,415 3,685 5,735 20 10 10
Malagasy 25 15 15 0 0 0
Malay 4,420 1,995 2,430 15 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,305 580 725 0 0 0
Pangasinan 450 185 270 0 0 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 136,115 53,725 82,385 450 135 320
Waray-Waray 315 105 205 5 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,015 400 610 0 5 0
Creole languages 5,505 2,575 2,930 5 5 5
Haitian Creole 200 95 110 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 3,380 1,600 1,785 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 1,920 875 1,040 10 5 0
Dravidian languages 133,415 65,680 67,740 80 50 30
Kannada 2,025 1,015 1,010 5 5 5
Malayalam 12,530 6,430 6,100 50 35 20
Tamil 109,580 53,225 56,355 15 5 5
Telugu 9,015 4,880 4,135 10 5 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 275 135 140 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,372,335 664,655 707,680 9,430 4,455 4,975
Albanian 13,260 6,615 6,645 0 0 0
Armenian 12,570 6,070 6,505 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 261,650 119,970 141,685 3,385 1,530 1,855
Baltic languages 5,445 2,185 3,260 30 10 20
Latvian 2,255 905 1,350 25 15 15
Lithuanian 3,185 1,280 1,910 10 0 5
Slavic languages 256,205 117,785 138,420 3,350 1,515 1,835
Belarusan 355 170 185 0 5 0
Bosnian 2,750 1,330 1,415 5 0 0
Bulgarian 6,945 3,350 3,590 5 5 5
Croatian 16,525 7,925 8,595 80 40 35
Czech 4,795 2,215 2,580 210 105 110
Macedonian 12,010 5,700 6,315 5 0 0
Polish 69,860 31,625 38,240 285 130 155
Russian 83,105 37,735 45,375 2,305 1,000 1,300
Serbian 21,420 10,425 10,995 30 20 15
Serbo-Croatian 2,420 1,130 1,290 5 0 0
Slovak 5,260 2,455 2,800 95 50 45
Slovene (Slovenian) 3,705 1,630 2,075 55 25 30
Ukrainian 26,550 11,840 14,710 270 130 140
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 510 265 245 5 0 5
Celtic languages 460 210 250 15 10 5
Scottish Gaelic 165 75 90 10 5 0
Welsh 150 65 85 10 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 140 75 70 0 0 0
Germanic languages 45,990 20,810 25,180 3,720 1,795 1,925
Afrikaans 985 475 510 140 70 70
Danish 1,570 710 855 105 50 60
Dutch 8,585 4,045 4,540 660 335 325
Frisian 135 60 75 10 5 5
German 29,425 13,140 16,285 2,635 1,270 1,370
Icelandic 85 40 45 10 5 5
Norwegian 380 170 210 60 25 40
Swedish 1,140 485 660 70 30 45
Vlaams (Flemish) 280 110 170 15 15 5
Yiddish 3,355 1,555 1,800 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 50 20 25 5 0 5
Greek 41,225 20,005 21,215 45 25 20
Indo-Iranian languages 589,495 296,750 292,745 550 285 260
Indo-Aryan languages 476,470 239,960 236,510 505 260 250
Bengali 38,325 19,275 19,045 10 5 10
Gujarati 64,115 32,120 31,995 45 25 20
Hindi 48,140 24,165 23,975 65 40 30
Kashmiri 275 140 140 0 0 5
Konkani 2,155 1,020 1,135 0 0 0
Marathi 4,465 2,270 2,200 10 5 5
Nepali 4,685 2,350 2,330 5 5 5
Oriya (Odia) 585 315 270 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 171,230 86,995 84,230 335 165 170
Sindhi 5,800 2,720 3,085 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,860 3,805 4,055 0 0 0
Urdu 128,845 64,790 64,060 20 10 15
Iranian languages 111,100 55,775 55,330 45 25 15
Kurdish 2,775 1,555 1,220 5 0 0
Pashto 7,685 3,960 3,730 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 100,640 50,255 50,380 40 25 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 1,920 1,020 910 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 407,685 194,225 213,460 1,710 800 915
Catalan 165 90 75 5 5 0
Italian 151,415 72,645 78,770 990 460 530
Portuguese 104,305 50,075 54,235 275 135 140
Romanian 25,075 11,670 13,400 35 15 20
Spanish 126,500 59,645 66,860 400 180 220
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 225 105 125 10 5 5
Japanese 9,650 3,370 6,280 200 65 135
Kartvelian languages 1,110 595 515 0 0 0
Georgian 1,110 595 515 0 0 0
Korean 55,005 25,250 29,750 170 85 85
Mongolic languages 345 155 190 0 0 0
Mongolian 345 155 190 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 24,130 11,310 12,820 30 15 15
Akan (Twi) 8,490 3,905 4,580 5 0 0
Bamanankan 60 30 30 0 0 0
Edo 1,020 410 610 0 0 0
Ewe 370 185 190 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 220 115 105 0 5 0
Ga 440 200 245 0 0 0
Ganda 515 245 270 0 0 0
Igbo 1,520 775 750 0 5 0
Lingala 375 175 200 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 355 165 185 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 380 175 210 0 0 0
Shona 680 325 355 0 0 0
Swahili 3,215 1,495 1,715 15 10 10
Wolof 160 90 80 0 0 0
Yoruba 3,380 1,720 1,655 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 2,945 1,310 1,635 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 360 200 160 0 0 0
Dinka 45 25 15 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 315 170 145 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,220 665 555 15 10 10
American Sign Language 470 250 220 5 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 750 420 330 20 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 516,670 239,930 276,740 530 240 290
Chinese languages 510,185 236,775 273,415 480 210 275
Cantonese 247,710 115,020 132,680 235 105 130
Hakka 6,495 2,915 3,580 0 0 0
Mandarin 227,085 105,655 121,435 155 70 90
Min Dong 765 370 395 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 11,580 5,345 6,235 20 10 15
Wu (Shanghainese) 5,290 2,380 2,910 5 5 5
Chinese, n.o.s. 11,075 4,995 6,080 60 20 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 190 95 95 0 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 6,485 3,160 3,325 50 30 20
Burmese 1,005 450 555 20 15 5
Karenic languages 265 125 140 25 15 10
Tibetan 4,875 2,410 2,470 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 335 175 160 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 3,935 1,600 2,340 55 10 40
Lao 2,275 1,095 1,180 15 10 5
Thai 1,640 495 1,145 40 5 35
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 25 10 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 16,700 8,685 8,015 5 5 5
Azerbaijani 1,615 865 745 0 0 0
Turkish 13,700 7,145 6,550 5 5 0
Uyghur 385 195 195 0 0 0
Uzbek 595 300 295 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 405 180 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages 24,330 10,880 13,455 295 140 155
Estonian 2,685 1,100 1,585 15 0 10
Finnish 2,515 1,010 1,505 90 45 45
Hungarian 19,130 8,765 10,360 185 90 100
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 960 495 465 0 5 0
Multiple responses 237,755 114,960 122,795 1,310 600 705
English and French 14,945 6,895 8,050 325 150 175
English and non-official language 210,320 102,445 107,880 935 425 510
French and non-official language 6,050 2,715 3,330 20 15 10
English, French and non-official language 6,440 2,910 3,535 25 10 15
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 5,883,670 2,858,785 3,024,880 149,790 74,920 74,870
Single responses 5,321,900 2,588,170 2,733,730 147,750 74,030 73,720
Official languages 3,866,565 1,899,565 1,966,995 145,300 72,865 72,435
English 3,836,765 1,885,800 1,950,970 144,550 72,500 72,050
French 29,795 13,770 16,030 750 360 390
Non-official languages 1,455,335 688,605 766,730 2,450 1,170 1,285
Aboriginal languages 160 85 80 15 5 5
Algonquian languages 80 40 35 5 5 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 20 10 10 0 5 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 5 5 5 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 10 5 10 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 20 20 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 35 20 15 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 5 5 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 5 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 5 5 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 15 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 0 5 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 5 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 5 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 50 25 30 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,455,175 688,520 766,655 2,435 1,160 1,275
Afro-Asiatic languages 74,095 35,480 38,615 35 20 20
Berber languages 65 30 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 35 15 15 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 35 15 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 8,380 3,530 4,850 0 0 0
Bilen 40 15 20 0 0 0
Oromo 545 250 290 0 0 0
Somali 7,765 3,250 4,520 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 0 0 0
Semitic languages 65,465 31,830 33,635 35 15 20
Amharic 3,815 1,680 2,135 0 0 5
Arabic 45,020 22,145 22,875 20 10 10
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 6,790 3,255 3,535 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 1,095 535 560 0 0 0
Harari 520 235 285 0 0 0
Hebrew 4,395 2,265 2,135 10 5 5
Maltese 875 395 475 0 0 0
Tigrigna 2,480 1,085 1,395 5 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 480 225 250 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 185 90 95 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 33,450 15,260 18,190 15 5 5
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,655 725 935 0 0 5
Vietnamese 31,760 14,525 17,235 10 5 5
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 30 15 20 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 72,495 30,930 41,570 160 80 80
Bikol 85 35 45 5 0 0
Cebuano 1,875 810 1,065 0 0 0
Fijian 10 10 5 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 780 335 445 0 0 0
Ilocano 3,455 1,480 1,970 0 0 0
Malagasy 10 5 5 0 0 0
Malay 1,455 705 750 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 405 180 225 0 0 0
Pangasinan 80 35 40 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 63,985 27,170 36,815 150 75 80
Waray-Waray 75 30 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 285 135 150 0 0 0
Creole languages 2,845 1,315 1,535 5 5 0
Haitian Creole 120 55 60 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,950 900 1,050 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 780 355 425 5 5 0
Dravidian languages 88,295 42,605 45,695 25 10 10
Kannada 830 415 410 0 0 0
Malayalam 6,400 3,260 3,140 15 10 5
Tamil 76,095 36,265 39,830 5 0 5
Telugu 4,870 2,615 2,255 5 5 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 95 40 50 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 723,495 347,435 376,055 1,660 785 875
Albanian 6,385 3,195 3,190 0 0 0
Armenian 7,475 3,530 3,940 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 135,230 63,280 71,950 400 180 220
Baltic languages 1,640 680 960 5 5 0
Latvian 600 245 355 0 0 0
Lithuanian 1,045 440 605 5 5 5
Slavic languages 133,590 62,600 70,995 400 180 220
Belarusan 125 60 65 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,330 645 690 0 0 0
Bulgarian 3,860 1,875 1,980 5 0 0
Croatian 5,940 2,845 3,095 5 5 5
Czech 1,415 685 730 55 20 30
Macedonian 4,970 2,355 2,615 0 0 0
Polish 33,325 15,550 17,775 75 35 40
Russian 53,675 24,950 28,720 210 85 125
Serbian 12,200 5,910 6,290 10 5 5
Serbo-Croatian 935 435 500 5 0 0
Slovak 2,290 1,115 1,175 25 10 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 890 385 500 5 5 0
Ukrainian 12,515 5,720 6,790 10 5 5
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 135 55 80 0 0 0
Celtic languages 65 35 30 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 25 15 10 0 0 0
Welsh 20 5 10 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 5,315 2,430 2,885 540 260 280
Afrikaans 265 125 145 80 40 40
Danish 135 65 75 5 0 5
Dutch 655 300 350 60 35 30
Frisian 5 0 0 0 0 0
German 3,590 1,625 1,965 365 170 190
Icelandic 20 5 15 0 0 0
Norwegian 45 15 20 10 0 5
Swedish 220 100 120 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 25 15 10 15 10 0
Yiddish 350 175 175 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Greek 16,940 7,905 9,035 10 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages 367,340 181,800 185,540 310 165 145
Indo-Aryan languages 292,940 145,580 147,360 295 155 140
Bengali 24,615 12,140 12,470 5 0 5
Gujarati 38,265 18,750 19,515 30 20 15
Hindi 23,995 11,925 12,065 35 25 5
Kashmiri 50 25 25 0 0 0
Konkani 440 215 230 0 0 0
Marathi 2,000 1,030 970 5 0 0
Nepali 3,085 1,560 1,525 0 0 5
Oriya (Odia) 270 135 140 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 116,045 58,355 57,690 200 95 105
Sindhi 2,485 1,140 1,350 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 3,580 1,750 1,825 0 0 0
Urdu 78,105 38,560 39,550 10 10 5
Iranian languages 73,635 35,825 37,805 10 10 5
Kurdish 1,470 795 675 0 0 0
Pashto 4,850 2,430 2,415 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 67,315 32,600 34,715 10 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 770 395 375 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 184,745 85,260 99,480 400 175 225
Catalan 80 40 45 0 0 0
Italian 51,815 22,250 29,560 170 60 110
Portuguese 50,210 24,070 26,135 75 35 40
Romanian 12,200 5,660 6,540 10 5 0
Spanish 70,370 33,205 37,165 145 70 70
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 0 0 0
Japanese 4,550 1,950 2,600 50 15 30
Kartvelian languages 745 405 335 0 0 0
Georgian 745 405 335 0 0 0
Korean 38,435 17,960 20,475 125 70 55
Mongolic languages 200 100 95 0 0 0
Mongolian 200 100 95 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 8,925 3,985 4,945 10 5 5
Akan (Twi) 4,040 1,745 2,300 0 0 0
Bamanankan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Edo 295 115 175 0 0 0
Ewe 95 40 55 0 0 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 75 35 40 0 0 0
Ga 150 65 85 0 0 0
Ganda 155 70 85 0 0 0
Igbo 410 205 205 0 0 0
Lingala 95 40 55 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 125 60 65 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 115 50 65 0 0 0
Shona 235 115 125 0 0 0
Swahili 1,225 540 690 5 0 5
Wolof 80 45 35 0 0 0
Yoruba 1,080 520 560 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 735 330 405 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 90 45 45 0 0 0
Dinka 15 5 5 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 75 40 40 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,910 1,085 825 40 20 15
American Sign Language 720 375 345 10 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 5 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 1,190 710 480 25 15 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 385,150 180,140 205,005 275 130 150
Chinese languages 380,550 177,880 202,675 245 110 130
Cantonese 182,755 84,030 98,725 140 65 75
Hakka 2,725 1,240 1,490 0 0 0
Mandarin 179,665 85,535 94,135 70 30 40
Min Dong 240 105 135 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 5,065 2,315 2,745 15 5 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 3,130 1,465 1,665 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 6,890 3,155 3,735 20 10 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 4,595 2,265 2,330 35 20 15
Burmese 575 260 310 15 5 5
Karenic languages 215 105 110 25 10 10
Tibetan 3,705 1,845 1,860 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 100 55 50 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,635 765 865 10 5 5
Lao 1,050 505 540 5 5 0
Thai 575 255 320 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 9,495 4,755 4,740 0 0 5
Azerbaijani 645 325 320 0 0 0
Turkish 8,155 4,070 4,090 5 0 0
Uyghur 225 120 105 0 0 0
Uzbek 315 165 145 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 0 0 0
Uralic languages 9,040 4,135 4,900 25 20 10
Estonian 650 240 410 0 0 0
Finnish 510 220 290 5 0 0
Hungarian 7,875 3,680 4,200 20 15 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 320 165 155 0 0 0
Multiple responses 561,765 270,615 291,155 2,040 885 1,155
English and French 13,015 5,965 7,055 205 95 120
English and non-official language 535,630 258,900 276,730 1,790 780 1,010
French and non-official language 2,390 1,055 1,340 10 5 5
English, French and non-official language 10,730 4,700 6,035 35 15 25
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 5,883,670 2,858,785 3,024,885 149,785 74,920 74,870
None 4,489,770 2,189,920 2,299,850 142,360 71,550 70,815
English 594,565 291,580 302,985 1,675 810 865
French 52,850 22,910 29,940 1,340 630 715
Non-official language 720,320 342,165 378,160 4,290 1,885 2,410
Aboriginal 480 205 275 165 75 85
Non-Aboriginal 719,840 341,955 377,885 4,130 1,810 2,320
English and French 4,015 1,855 2,165 5 5 5
English and non-official language 13,540 6,615 6,925 30 15 15
French and non-official language 8,355 3,630 4,730 85 35 55
English, French and non-official language 255 120 135 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 4,879,095 2,345,200 2,533,895 125,960 62,715 63,240
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,631,950 2,227,300 2,404,650 122,295 61,205 61,090
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,705 36,559 28,070 32,398 43,070 25,260
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,632,745 2,227,500 2,405,245 122,420 61,290 61,135
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,242 33,167 26,233 29,358 37,664 23,824
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,084,930 2,011,885 2,073,045 111,170 56,735 54,435
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,705 38,299 28,006 28,659 39,124 21,004
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 3,323,485 1,463,175 1,860,305 87,540 39,640 47,895
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 2,205 1,016 3,814 8,025 8,960 7,156
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 3,454,585 1,751,255 1,703,330 89,870 47,285 42,590
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,838 39,549 30,701 27,432 37,973 21,035
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 4,879,095 2,345,190 2,533,905 125,955 62,780 63,180
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,632,420 2,227,415 2,405,000 122,280 61,275 61,000
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,479 60,343 41,343 43,442 53,921 32,916
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,633,195 2,227,640 2,405,550 122,390 61,340 61,050
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,565 47,026 34,582 36,562 44,228 28,860
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,085,085 2,011,905 2,073,175 111,145 56,825 54,320
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,042 62,785 41,617 40,872 51,592 29,659
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,323,000 1,463,150 1,859,850 87,710 39,605 48,110
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,392 5,530 7,071 8,769 9,402 8,248
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,454,590 1,751,680 1,702,905 89,870 47,265 42,610
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 51,801 61,164 42,171 39,528 49,518 28,446
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 4,879,095 2,345,195 2,533,900 125,960 62,780 63,175
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 1,645,880 909,065 736,815 32,510 19,145 13,360
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 56,454 60,974 51,880 55,586 68,403 42,130
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 74,722 84,091 63,161 61,967 71,757 47,939
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 90.9 93.9 86.8 85.7 88.9 80.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 76.5 79.7 72.1 66.8 70.7 60.4
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.1 6.1 13.2 14.3 11.1 19.7
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 4,879,095 2,345,195 2,533,895 125,955 62,715 63,245
Without total income 247,145 117,900 129,245 3,665 1,510 2,155
With total income 4,631,950 2,227,295 2,404,655 122,295 61,205 61,090
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.9 97.1 97.6 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 816,625 368,835 447,795 16,595 6,185 10,410
$10,000 to $19,999 824,160 348,745 475,420 22,055 8,305 13,750
$20,000 to $29,999 589,070 254,985 334,085 18,640 7,590 11,050
$30,000 to $39,999 463,975 209,685 254,290 14,690 6,640 8,050
$40,000 to $49,999 407,495 189,100 218,390 11,845 5,930 5,910
$50,000 to $59,999 325,105 158,480 166,620 8,920 5,095 3,830
$60,000 to $69,999 258,085 134,225 123,855 6,815 4,310 2,500
$70,000 to $79,999 203,100 111,065 92,035 5,260 3,470 1,790
$80,000 to $89,999 161,920 90,560 71,355 4,225 2,935 1,280
$90,000 to $99,999 137,570 73,985 63,585 3,535 2,665 870
$100,000 and over 444,845 287,620 157,225 9,715 8,075 1,635
$100,000 to $149,999 272,905 168,210 104,700 7,355 6,115 1,240
$150,000 and over 171,935 119,415 52,525 2,360 1,960 400
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 4,879,095 2,345,200 2,533,895 125,955 62,715 63,240
Without after-tax income 246,350 117,700 128,650 3,535 1,425 2,105
With after-tax income 4,632,740 2,227,495 2,405,245 122,425 61,285 61,135
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.0 94.9 97.2 97.7 96.7
Under $10,000 (including loss) 830,700 373,605 457,095 17,385 6,575 10,810
$10,000 to $19,999 856,665 364,095 492,575 23,300 8,980 14,320
$20,000 to $29,999 673,015 294,190 378,830 21,695 8,990 12,705
$30,000 to $39,999 552,905 254,030 298,870 16,565 7,860 8,700
$40,000 to $49,999 472,370 226,445 245,925 12,660 6,835 5,820
$50,000 to $59,999 348,665 180,280 168,385 9,105 5,760 3,340
$60,000 to $69,999 256,270 141,835 114,435 6,630 4,400 2,225
$70,000 to $79,999 198,170 109,175 88,995 5,485 4,035 1,450
$80,000 and over 443,970 283,840 160,130 9,605 7,845 1,760
$80,000 to $89,999 132,515 76,100 56,410 3,625 2,950 675
$90,000 to $99,999 79,285 49,680 29,605 2,065 1,695 365
$100,000 and over 232,170 158,060 74,115 3,920 3,200 715
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 4,879,095 2,345,200 2,533,895 125,955 62,715 63,240
Without employment income 1,424,510 593,940 830,565 36,085 15,435 20,655
With employment income 3,454,590 1,751,260 1,703,330 89,870 47,285 42,590
Percentage with employment income 70.8 74.7 67.2 71.4 75.4 67.3
Under $5,000 (including loss) 432,990 203,395 229,595 18,245 8,955 9,285
$5,000 to $9,999 286,225 129,320 156,910 7,130 2,910 4,225
$10,000 to $19,999 470,970 221,325 249,645 12,225 5,065 7,155
$20,000 to $29,999 371,235 170,795 200,440 9,580 3,870 5,715
$30,000 to $39,999 336,685 157,540 179,150 8,500 3,575 4,925
$40,000 to $49,999 310,550 147,370 163,180 6,550 3,060 3,490
$50,000 to $59,999 255,620 129,510 126,105 5,405 2,965 2,440
$60,000 to $69,999 206,215 110,510 95,705 4,550 2,940 1,610
$70,000 to $79,999 166,035 93,745 72,290 3,745 2,540 1,205
$80,000 and over 618,065 387,750 230,315 13,945 11,395 2,550
$80,000 to $89,999 136,480 78,255 58,230 3,290 2,310 980
$90,000 to $99,999 121,935 65,620 56,320 3,000 2,365 635
$100,000 and over 359,645 243,875 115,775 7,650 6,720 930
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 78,373 ... ... 63,721 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,632 ... ... 56,360 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 519,790 ... ... 20,350 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 39,560 ... ... 31,133 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,294 ... ... 28,292 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 1,616,120 ... ... 46,865 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 94,463 ... ... 81,810 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 82,594 ... ... 71,601 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 109,480 ... ... 79,025 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 87,993 ... ... 66,573 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 519,930 ... ... 20,370 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 55,833 ... ... 41,105 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,755 ... ... 35,009 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 1,615,980 ... ... 46,845 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 126,740 ... ... 95,514 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 101,904 ... ... 80,298 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
Under $5,000 47,170 ... ... 980 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 32,275 ... ... 900 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 50,900 ... ... 2,175 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 75,725 ... ... 3,255 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 73,110 ... ... 3,495 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 74,910 ... ... 2,905 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 76,830 ... ... 3,250 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 78,800 ... ... 3,340 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 78,620 ... ... 3,095 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 77,375 ... ... 2,915 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 150,140 ... ... 5,420 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 141,320 ... ... 4,715 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 131,390 ... ... 4,325 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 122,205 ... ... 3,805 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 113,055 ... ... 3,465 ... ...
$100,000 and over 812,085 ... ... 19,170 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 229,055 ... ... 7,100 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 167,755 ... ... 4,780 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 200,605 ... ... 4,535 ... ...
$200,000 and over 214,660 ... ... 2,755 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 2,135,905 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
Under $5,000 49,905 ... ... 1,055 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 32,655 ... ... 925 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 51,760 ... ... 2,225 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 78,605 ... ... 3,390 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 80,190 ... ... 3,955 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 82,520 ... ... 3,520 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 87,360 ... ... 3,920 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 92,550 ... ... 3,630 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 95,185 ... ... 3,630 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 93,510 ... ... 3,365 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 179,885 ... ... 6,085 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 165,340 ... ... 5,430 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 153,020 ... ... 4,980 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 136,810 ... ... 4,315 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 118,465 ... ... 3,615 ... ...
$100,000 and over 638,165 ... ... 13,180 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 229,315 ... ... 6,360 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 149,930 ... ... 3,325 ... ...
$150,000 and over 258,915 ... ... 3,495 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 1,557,640 ... ... 44,915 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 94,132 ... ... 81,682 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 82,232 ... ... 71,393 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.3 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 423,565 ... ... 23,380 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 85,201 ... ... 74,118 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 73,904 ... ... 65,280 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 822,810 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 114,050 ... ... 112,346 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 98,699 ... ... 95,050 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 257,415 ... ... 5,655 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,120 ... ... 45,356 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,715 ... ... 42,293 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 1,556,795 ... ... 44,955 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 127,226 ... ... 95,342 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 102,021 ... ... 80,026 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 423,700 ... ... 23,345 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 120,527 ... ... 87,424 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 94,618 ... ... 73,672 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 823,190 ... ... 14,930 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 148,914 ... ... 123,267 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 118,944 ... ... 102,002 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 255,745 ... ... 5,750 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 73,609 ... ... 55,335 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,869 ... ... 48,758 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 747,115 353,075 394,040 26,480 13,605 12,870
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 32,613 33,636 31,818 29,058 33,269 26,250
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,868 30,519 29,362 26,681 29,661 24,651
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 745,705 351,920 393,790 26,370 13,540 12,830
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 47,973 50,595 45,630 38,918 43,597 33,982
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,048 40,380 37,857 33,285 36,504 29,889
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 5,862,855 2,849,955 3,012,895 148,245 74,190 74,055
In the bottom half of the distribution 2,813,285 1,338,400 1,474,885 77,095 37,075 40,020
In the bottom decile 652,620 315,260 337,360 16,090 7,775 8,305
In the second decile 583,750 269,305 314,445 16,875 7,725 9,150
In the third decile 539,335 254,260 285,075 14,850 7,020 7,830
In the fourth decile 518,440 248,375 270,065 14,670 7,250 7,420
In the fifth decile 519,140 251,205 267,935 14,610 7,300 7,315
In the top half of the distribution 3,049,570 1,511,555 1,538,015 71,150 37,115 34,035
In the sixth decile 528,520 256,980 271,540 14,850 7,555 7,295
In the seventh decile 546,775 267,890 278,885 15,295 7,895 7,400
In the eighth decile 580,185 286,725 293,460 14,765 7,660 7,110
In the ninth decile 639,880 318,340 321,540 14,515 7,725 6,790
In the top decile 754,210 381,625 372,590 11,725 6,285 5,440
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 5,862,595 2,849,835 3,012,760 147,425 73,785 73,645
0 to 17 years 1,195,910 614,060 581,850 26,725 13,760 12,970
0 to 5 years 374,440 191,880 182,555 8,280 4,280 4,000
18 to 64 years 3,851,275 1,866,775 1,984,495 89,050 44,275 44,775
65 years and over 815,415 369,005 446,405 31,645 15,750 15,895
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 912,405 430,210 482,200 23,480 10,990 12,490
0 to 17 years 235,120 121,220 113,905 5,180 2,650 2,525
0 to 5 years 75,855 39,055 36,795 1,590 810 780
18 to 64 years 565,145 264,585 300,560 13,405 6,275 7,135
65 years and over 112,140 44,405 67,735 4,890 2,060 2,835
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 15.6 15.1 16.0 15.9 14.9 17.0
0 to 17 years (%) 19.7 19.7 19.6 19.4 19.3 19.5
0 to 5 years (%) 20.3 20.4 20.2 19.2 18.9 19.5
18 to 64 years (%) 14.7 14.2 15.1 15.1 14.2 15.9
65 years and over (%) 13.8 12.0 15.2 15.5 13.1 17.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 749,935 359,355 390,585 9,320 4,650 4,665
0 to 17 years 178,525 91,985 86,540 1,835 890 940
0 to 5 years 58,105 29,855 28,245 560 265 295
18 to 64 years 499,350 239,960 259,390 6,920 3,495 3,420
65 years and over 72,065 27,410 44,660 565 270 300
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 12.8 12.6 13.0 6.3 6.3 6.3
0 to 17 years (%) 14.9 15.0 14.9 6.9 6.5 7.2
0 to 5 years (%) 15.5 15.6 15.5 6.8 6.2 7.4
18 to 64 years (%) 13.0 12.9 13.1 7.8 7.9 7.6
65 years and over (%) 8.8 7.4 10.0 1.8 1.7 1.9
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 5,862,855 2,849,990 3,012,865 148,240 74,190 74,055
Official languages 5,605,085 2,747,700 2,857,380 148,075 74,130 73,950
English 5,600,485 2,745,820 2,854,665 148,035 74,090 73,945
French 466,820 200,835 265,990 8,730 3,785 4,950
Non-official languages 3,115,825 1,485,485 1,630,340 16,130 7,390 8,745
Aboriginal languages 1,105 450 655 260 130 125
Algonquian languages 940 395 545 65 40 30
Blackfoot 10 0 0 10 0 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 190 90 95 40 30 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 50 30 20 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 30 10 15 0 0 0
Woods Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 100 45 55 40 30 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 45 20 25 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 45 25 25 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 705 280 425 20 10 10
Algonquin 15 10 10 0 0 0
Ojibway 675 270 405 20 10 10
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 20 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 0 10 10 0 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 10 10 10 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 10 10 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 0 10 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 10 0 10
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 15 0 0 0 0 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 60 20 40 0 0 10
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 45 15 35 0 0 0
Oneida 10 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 155 80 75
Michif 15 10 0 10 0 0
Salish languages 10 0 0 15 10 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 10 0 0 10 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Dakota 10 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 10 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 20 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,114,775 1,485,055 1,629,720 15,885 7,265 8,620
Afro-Asiatic languages 211,335 106,115 105,215 165 70 95
Berber languages 245 135 110 0 0 0
Kabyle 80 40 40 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 170 95 75 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 20,445 8,910 11,530 0 0 0
Bilen 85 50 35 0 0 0
Oromo 1,390 590 800 0 0 0
Somali 18,965 8,250 10,715 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 85 30 50 0 0 0
Semitic languages 191,925 97,710 94,215 160 65 95
Amharic 11,440 5,325 6,115 25 10 20
Arabic 125,970 65,090 60,880 55 20 35
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 12,500 6,090 6,410 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 2,220 1,110 1,105 0 0 0
Harari 1,250 635 620 0 0 0
Hebrew 38,385 19,590 18,795 75 30 45
Maltese 4,675 2,295 2,380 0 0 0
Tigrigna 5,960 2,790 3,180 30 15 15
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,135 555 580 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 720 335 390 0 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 67,000 30,750 36,245 25 15 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 4,340 1,900 2,445 0 0 0
Vietnamese 62,935 29,000 33,935 25 15 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 40 0 35 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 205,810 81,995 123,815 750 215 535
Bikol 580 260 325 0 0 0
Cebuano 7,350 2,960 4,395 90 10 85
Fijian 50 20 30 10 10 0
Hiligaynon 2,545 1,015 1,530 0 0 10
Ilocano 12,740 5,000 7,740 20 0 20
Malagasy 90 45 45 0 0 0
Malay 7,305 3,360 3,945 35 15 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,600 735 875 0 0 0
Pangasinan 450 200 255 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 193,480 76,640 116,840 645 185 465
Waray-Waray 320 100 220 10 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,275 525 750 20 15 10
Creole languages 16,750 7,530 9,220 35 15 20
Haitian Creole 645 290 355 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 9,125 4,110 5,015 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 7,130 3,185 3,945 30 15 15
Dravidian languages 176,480 87,740 88,740 50 15 30
Kannada 4,470 2,245 2,215 0 0 0
Malayalam 17,255 8,785 8,475 35 10 25
Tamil 146,145 71,915 74,225 15 10 10
Telugu 13,615 7,460 6,150 15 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 440 225 210 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,768,825 861,040 907,780 13,300 6,315 6,990
Albanian 15,375 7,695 7,680 0 0 0
Armenian 15,225 7,275 7,950 10 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 300,880 140,300 160,580 3,670 1,690 1,975
Baltic languages 6,340 2,595 3,745 40 15 25
Latvian 2,630 1,115 1,520 25 15 15
Lithuanian 3,710 1,480 2,230 10 0 10
Slavic languages 296,240 138,420 157,820 3,630 1,680 1,955
Belarusan 945 495 450 0 0 0
Bosnian 4,355 2,110 2,250 0 0 0
Bulgarian 8,055 3,940 4,120 10 10 10
Croatian 23,785 11,605 12,180 80 50 30
Czech 6,300 2,975 3,325 250 145 105
Macedonian 16,730 8,025 8,700 10 10 0
Polish 83,545 38,245 45,300 225 115 105
Russian 111,165 51,675 59,485 2,710 1,180 1,530
Serbian 27,390 13,560 13,830 15 10 10
Serbo-Croatian 2,865 1,390 1,475 0 0 10
Slovak 6,085 2,790 3,295 105 55 50
Slovene (Slovenian) 4,450 2,010 2,440 75 25 55
Ukrainian 38,030 17,050 20,980 250 145 105
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 630 360 265 10 0 0
Celtic languages 1,910 985 920 65 30 30
Scottish Gaelic 650 325 320 40 15 25
Welsh 235 115 125 10 0 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 1,025 550 475 15 10 0
Germanic languages 80,940 38,460 42,480 4,840 2,370 2,470
Afrikaans 4,255 2,095 2,160 200 100 100
Danish 2,125 965 1,165 190 85 105
Dutch 11,655 5,440 6,215 740 350 395
Frisian 195 75 115 10 10 0
German 55,040 26,285 28,755 3,540 1,755 1,785
Icelandic 130 55 75 15 10 10
Norwegian 960 460 500 105 55 50
Swedish 2,570 1,165 1,410 175 90 85
Vlaams (Flemish) 265 110 150 15 10 10
Yiddish 6,510 3,200 3,305 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 105 50 55 0 0 0
Greek 60,400 29,665 30,735 20 20 0
Indo-Iranian languages 765,115 386,165 378,955 620 385 240
Indo-Aryan languages 639,795 323,555 316,245 585 350 235
Bengali 48,410 24,580 23,830 20 10 10
Gujarati 87,570 43,795 43,770 45 20 25
Hindi 207,780 105,570 102,210 310 205 100
Kashmiri 475 240 235 0 0 0
Konkani 4,995 2,265 2,730 0 0 0
Marathi 8,630 4,460 4,170 30 15 15
Nepali 6,385 3,155 3,235 10 10 0
Oriya (Odia) 930 445 480 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 243,875 125,225 118,655 340 215 130
Sindhi 9,685 4,545 5,135 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 15,135 7,605 7,525 10 0 0
Urdu 194,390 98,385 96,005 65 40 25
Iranian languages 130,695 65,170 65,520 40 35 0
Kurdish 3,845 2,175 1,670 0 0 0
Pashto 11,400 6,040 5,365 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 119,790 59,470 60,320 40 30 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 3,515 1,895 1,620 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 567,300 268,895 298,410 4,650 2,125 2,525
Catalan 315 165 150 15 10 10
Italian 220,425 105,435 114,985 1,380 635 745
Portuguese 134,220 64,585 69,640 495 240 250
Romanian 29,765 13,805 15,965 40 20 20
Spanish 206,090 95,990 110,100 2,840 1,280 1,565
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 655 320 340 0 0 0
Japanese 17,460 7,535 9,920 315 100 215
Kartvelian languages 1,465 740 725 0 0 0
Georgian 1,465 740 725 0 0 0
Korean 62,350 29,150 33,205 150 80 70
Mongolic languages 445 190 255 0 0 0
Mongolian 445 190 255 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 47,720 22,705 25,015 70 25 40
Akan (Twi) 13,715 6,345 7,365 25 10 15
Bamanankan 200 110 90 0 0 0
Edo 1,890 825 1,070 0 0 0
Ewe 520 270 250 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 485 245 240 0 0 0
Ga 1,005 490 515 15 0 10
Ganda 865 410 455 0 0 0
Igbo 2,925 1,445 1,475 0 0 0
Lingala 2,080 895 1,185 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 535 255 285 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 695 295 400 0 0 0
Shona 1,175 515 655 0 0 0
Swahili 10,350 5,110 5,240 35 20 15
Wolof 415 185 230 0 0 0
Yoruba 7,935 3,980 3,960 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 6,340 2,935 3,405 10 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 500 285 215 0 0 0
Dinka 85 65 25 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 415 220 195 0 0 0
Sign languages 5,980 2,555 3,425 200 65 135
American Sign Language 3,505 1,325 2,175 95 30 65
Quebec Sign Language 10 0 15 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 2,575 1,280 1,295 110 35 70
Sino-Tibetan languages 581,165 272,700 308,470 590 235 355
Chinese languages 574,095 269,220 304,875 525 205 325
Cantonese 306,700 142,590 164,115 250 90 155
Hakka 7,185 3,150 4,035 15 0 10
Mandarin 313,605 145,835 167,765 245 85 160
Min Dong 710 285 425 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,985 6,265 7,715 30 10 15
Wu (Shanghainese) 6,885 3,200 3,685 0 10 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 11,470 5,200 6,270 55 15 45
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 135 75 60 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 7,455 3,695 3,770 65 35 30
Burmese 1,325 600 720 60 30 30
Karenic languages 245 115 135 0 0 0
Tibetan 5,465 2,725 2,740 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 500 290 210 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 5,070 2,155 2,915 115 40 80
Lao 2,895 1,370 1,525 25 10 20
Thai 2,450 915 1,535 100 35 65
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 0 0 0
Turkic languages 24,680 12,835 11,845 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 2,645 1,345 1,300 0 0 0
Turkish 20,745 10,830 9,915 0 0 0
Uyghur 490 225 265 0 0 0
Uzbek 815 440 375 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 560 270 290 0 0 0
Uralic languages 27,660 12,555 15,095 330 150 170
Estonian 2,995 1,295 1,705 25 15 10
Finnish 2,835 1,215 1,615 75 20 55
Hungarian 21,890 10,070 11,830 230 120 110
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 2,300 1,195 1,105 0 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 5,862,855 2,849,990 3,012,860 148,245 74,190 74,050
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 5,134,440 2,503,870 2,630,575 142,975 71,720 71,255
Canadian citizens aged under 18 1,102,940 565,995 536,940 26,600 13,675 12,925
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 4,031,505 1,937,875 2,093,635 116,380 58,045 58,330
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 728,410 346,120 382,285 5,265 2,465 2,800
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 5,862,855 2,849,990 3,012,860 148,245 74,190 74,050
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 3,020,405 1,511,930 1,508,475 131,555 66,195 65,355
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 2,705,550 1,269,995 1,435,560 15,445 7,280 8,165
Before 1981 611,635 284,800 326,830 8,810 4,300 4,510
1981 to 1990 370,195 177,010 193,190 1,360 605 750
1991 to 2000 638,770 298,245 340,520 1,545 690 855
2001 to 2010 728,025 341,100 386,925 2,220 1,010 1,215
2001 to 2005 379,400 178,780 200,620 910 385 525
2006 to 2010 348,620 162,320 186,305 1,310 620 690
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 356,930 168,835 188,095 1,510 680 830
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 136,895 68,065 68,830 1,250 710 535
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 2,705,550 1,269,990 1,435,560 15,445 7,280 8,160
Under 5 years 225,470 112,150 113,325 2,060 985 1,075
5 to 14 years 449,875 226,440 223,440 3,095 1,555 1,540
15 to 24 years 588,860 261,700 327,155 3,480 1,575 1,905
25 to 44 years 1,154,390 541,415 612,980 5,870 2,775 3,100
45 years and over 286,960 128,295 158,665 935 390 545
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 2,705,550 1,269,990 1,435,560 15,445 7,280 8,165
Americas 409,865 181,700 228,165 3,705 1,495 2,210
Brazil 10,625 4,950 5,675 50 15 35
Colombia 17,150 7,850 9,295 15 0 10
El Salvador 11,110 5,535 5,580 10 10 0
Guyana 69,025 30,505 38,515 25 10 15
Haiti 2,590 1,225 1,370 0 0 0
Jamaica 99,660 41,700 57,960 110 50 55
Mexico 11,395 5,070 6,320 80 20 60
Peru 8,095 3,600 4,500 25 10 25
Trinidad and Tobago 43,135 19,035 24,095 15 0 10
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 46,695 21,755 24,940 3,130 1,290 1,845
Other places of birth in Americas 90,390 40,480 49,915 240 90 145
Europe 617,555 291,735 325,815 8,855 4,555 4,305
Bosnia and Herzegovina 9,630 4,760 4,875 10 10 10
Croatia 12,010 5,760 6,250 55 30 25
France 6,890 3,220 3,670 175 100 75
Germany 22,970 10,725 12,240 1,520 760 760
Greece 27,885 13,595 14,290 0 0 0
Hungary 11,925 5,380 6,540 145 65 80
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 8,115 3,955 4,160 180 75 100
Italy 103,620 50,525 53,090 685 335 355
Netherlands 7,620 3,700 3,915 660 370 290
Poland 57,450 25,810 31,640 175 75 95
Portugal 71,045 34,235 36,810 240 130 105
Romania 25,515 11,630 13,890 70 40 25
Russian Federation 34,385 14,875 19,510 90 20 70
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 13,080 6,355 6,725 35 20 15
Ukraine 32,110 14,690 17,420 45 20 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 99,165 47,375 51,790 3,530 1,870 1,665
Other places of birth in Europe 74,130 35,130 38,995 1,235 635 600
Africa 152,755 73,585 79,165 515 255 255
Algeria 1,240 650 595 0 0 0
Egypt 24,820 12,865 11,950 10 10 0
Ethiopia 10,865 4,965 5,900 20 10 15
Kenya 11,305 5,165 6,140 25 0 20
Morocco 3,480 1,700 1,780 15 0 10
Nigeria 16,400 8,135 8,260 0 0 0
Somalia 10,850 4,350 6,500 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 13,040 6,345 6,690 350 190 160
Other places of birth in Africa 60,760 29,410 31,355 100 50 55
Asia 1,518,125 719,445 798,680 1,805 700 1,105
Afghanistan 25,420 12,730 12,690 0 0 0
Bangladesh 32,385 16,330 16,055 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 266,840 121,555 145,290 240 80 155
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 100,060 46,985 53,080 65 35 30
India 307,275 153,190 154,085 315 165 150
IranCensus data footnote 61 74,530 37,130 37,395 30 30 0
Iraq 29,230 14,640 14,595 0 0 0
Japan 5,880 1,905 3,975 95 25 75
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 45,700 21,285 24,420 135 80 55
Lebanon 13,610 7,315 6,295 0 0 0
Pakistan 119,085 60,120 58,960 25 10 15
Philippines 192,265 78,690 113,570 525 135 390
Sri Lanka 101,550 49,580 51,965 0 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 10,830 5,430 5,400 15 10 0
Taiwan 14,980 6,510 8,465 50 20 25
Viet Nam 59,365 26,830 32,540 30 20 15
Other places of birth in Asia 119,120 59,225 59,900 275 90 185
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 7,260 3,525 3,730 570 285 285
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 54 356,930 168,835 188,095 1,505 680 830
Americas 40,810 19,490 21,320 330 115 215
Brazil 2,595 1,225 1,370 10 0 10
Colombia 2,610 1,220 1,385 10 0 10
Cuba 1,200 535 660 0 0 10
Haiti 865 415 450 0 0 0
Jamaica 7,300 3,825 3,475 70 40 35
Mexico 3,045 1,450 1,590 15 0 10
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 8,075 4,090 3,990 170 60 110
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,880 875 1,005 25 0 20
Other places of birth in Americas 13,250 5,845 7,395 20 0 20
Europe 31,805 15,585 16,225 375 210 170
France 1,400 675 725 15 10 10
Germany 915 490 420 50 25 20
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,490 935 560 30 30 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 775 365 415 10 0 10
Romania 1,490 590 900 0 0 0
Russian Federation 3,935 1,430 2,505 10 0 15
Ukraine 3,655 1,690 1,960 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 3,990 2,385 1,605 200 115 85
Other places of birth in Europe 14,150 7,020 7,135 65 25 35
Africa 24,760 12,150 12,615 120 60 65
Algeria 205 95 115 0 0 0
Cameroon 805 355 450 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 565 250 315 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 290 135 150 0 0 0
Egypt 5,975 3,105 2,870 0 0 0
Eritrea 1,065 520 540 15 10 10
Ethiopia 1,665 755 915 0 0 0
Morocco 365 145 220 10 0 0
Nigeria 4,805 2,340 2,460 0 0 0
Somalia 1,155 555 600 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 810 440 370 85 35 50
Tunisia 125 90 40 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 6,950 3,375 3,575 20 15 10
Asia 258,265 120,865 137,405 535 205 330
Afghanistan 4,615 2,315 2,300 0 0 0
Bangladesh 6,870 3,400 3,465 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 49,815 22,155 27,660 60 15 45
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,815 730 1,085 0 0 0
India 58,820 29,560 29,260 75 30 50
IranCensus data footnote 61 18,635 9,020 9,620 10 10 0
Iraq 8,270 4,125 4,150 0 0 0
Israel 1,665 880 785 30 10 25
Japan 965 265 700 10 0 10
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,885 2,215 2,665 15 0 10
Lebanon 1,440 780 660 0 0 0
Nepal 2,430 1,245 1,190 0 0 0
Pakistan 21,750 10,650 11,100 10 10 0
Philippines 43,590 17,995 25,595 220 95 130
Saudi Arabia 2,135 1,085 1,045 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 7,395 3,220 4,175 0 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 5,505 2,855 2,650 15 15 0
Taiwan 760 300 460 10 0 0
Turkey 2,055 1,145 910 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 3,375 1,695 1,680 0 0 0
Viet Nam 2,690 1,060 1,625 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 8,780 4,155 4,625 75 20 55
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 1,285 755 535 145 90 55
Australia 1,005 615 390 105 75 25
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 285 140 150 45 15 25
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 5,862,855 2,849,990 3,012,865 148,245 74,190 74,050
First generationCensus data footnote 69 2,874,265 1,354,410 1,519,860 17,570 8,470 9,105
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 1,676,530 844,955 831,575 27,990 13,945 14,045
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 1,312,060 650,630 661,430 102,690 51,785 50,905
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 2,129,485 1,002,290 1,127,200 6,885 3,085 3,800
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 1,063,255 525,765 537,490 3,630 1,790 1,840
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 424,005 261,635 162,370 1,565 980 585
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 639,250 264,130 375,115 2,065 810 1,255
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 717,295 293,165 424,130 2,900 1,100 1,800
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 319,285 169,830 149,460 305 175 130
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 29,655 13,530 16,120 50 15 30
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 5,862,855 2,849,995 3,012,860 148,240 74,190 74,050
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 46,320 21,815 24,505 10,065 4,870 5,205
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 43,735 20,505 23,230 9,755 4,730 5,025
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 27,800 12,935 14,875 4,150 1,975 2,180
Métis 15,240 7,245 7,995 5,475 2,690 2,785
Inuk (Inuit) 690 320 365 125 65 55
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 1,130 530 595 245 120 130
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,455 780 670 70 20 50
Non-Aboriginal identity 5,816,540 2,828,180 2,988,360 138,175 69,325 68,850
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 5,862,855 2,849,990 3,012,860 148,245 74,195 74,050
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 14,865 6,865 8,005 2,435 1,120 1,320
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 5,847,985 2,843,125 3,004,860 145,810 73,070 72,735
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 5,862,855 2,849,990 3,012,860 148,245 74,190 74,055
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 7,435 3,410 4,020 1,935 935 1,000
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 7,255 3,325 3,930 1,870 915 955
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 5,765 2,610 3,155 1,200 570 635
Métis single ancestry 1,375 665 715 665 340 320
Inuit single ancestry 120 55 65 0 0 10
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 175 85 90 60 20 40
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 125 65 60 60 20 40
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 25 10 10 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 15 0 15 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 15 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 66,540 31,435 35,105 9,875 4,770 5,110
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 64,835 30,640 34,190 9,350 4,520 4,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,115 23,300 25,815 5,230 2,445 2,785
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 14,790 6,905 7,890 3,995 2,000 1,995
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 930 435 490 130 75 50
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,710 795 910 525 250 275
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,445 655 785 500 235 265
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 170 80 85 0 10 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 90 50 45 10 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 10 0 10 10 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 5,788,885 2,815,145 2,973,735 136,435 68,490 67,940
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 5,862,855 2,849,990 3,012,860 148,240 74,190 74,050
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 3,011,905 1,449,235 1,562,675 5,205 2,335 2,870
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 973,225 490,875 482,350 905 480 425
Chinese 631,050 300,215 330,830 790 340 450
Black 442,020 204,665 237,350 705 410 290
Filipino 254,475 108,655 145,825 870 235 640
Latin American 132,945 63,735 69,210 385 155 230
Arab 105,610 54,840 50,770 45 30 10
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 83,535 39,210 44,335 300 115 190
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 123,760 61,875 61,885 25 20 10
Korean 69,670 33,180 36,485 175 95 80
Japanese 20,655 8,970 11,685 660 275 385
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 77,780 36,315 41,465 145 80 60
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 97,190 46,700 50,490 200 90 115
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 2,850,950 1,400,760 1,450,190 143,035 71,860 71,180
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 5,862,855 2,849,995 3,012,865 148,245 74,195 74,055
North American Aboriginal origins 73,975 34,840 39,130 11,810 5,700 6,110
First Nations (North American Indian) 56,655 26,735 29,915 7,010 3,280 3,725
Inuit 1,360 645 710 155 90 65
Métis 17,860 8,350 9,505 5,240 2,610 2,635
Other North American origins 786,975 390,020 396,955 41,155 20,670 20,485
Acadian 4,215 2,085 2,125 225 95 135
American 49,455 23,985 25,470 3,655 1,655 2,000
Canadian 746,965 370,515 376,445 38,520 19,445 19,075
New Brunswicker 85 55 35 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 3,280 1,675 1,605 80 40 40
Nova Scotian 645 295 355 0 0 0
Ontarian 645 370 275 10 0 10
Québécois 1,570 780 785 85 40 45
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 245 130 115 0 10 0
European origins 2,760,845 1,345,375 1,415,470 126,480 63,135 63,345
British Isles origins 1,287,260 629,030 658,230 87,045 43,160 43,885
Channel Islander 445 235 210 10 10 10
Cornish 205 105 95 30 20 10
English 732,555 358,040 374,515 54,305 26,615 27,690
Irish 544,380 260,305 284,070 30,350 14,355 15,995
Manx 815 475 345 60 30 35
Scottish 543,760 263,155 280,605 37,910 18,525 19,385
Welsh 56,210 26,940 29,275 5,215 2,530 2,685
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 107,900 51,560 56,340 4,525 2,250 2,270
French origins 248,150 117,595 130,555 17,760 8,435 9,325
Alsatian 355 140 215 0 0 10
Breton 60 35 20 0 0 0
Corsican 60 30 30 0 0 0
French 247,790 117,430 130,360 17,755 8,435 9,325
Western European origins (except French origins) 396,070 192,485 203,585 38,980 19,225 19,760
Austrian 30,375 14,775 15,600 2,250 1,070 1,180
Bavarian 155 65 85 15 15 10
Belgian 9,770 4,540 5,230 890 420 475
Dutch 98,890 47,530 51,360 8,695 4,255 4,440
Flemish 910 430 475 50 35 10
Frisian 400 230 165 55 30 20
German 271,815 132,610 139,205 28,895 14,260 14,635
Luxembourger 305 145 155 55 35 25
Swiss 14,705 7,290 7,415 1,635 760 870
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 530 260 275 10 0 10
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 69,205 33,340 35,865 17,310 8,370 8,940
Danish 15,455 7,630 7,825 2,535 1,265 1,275
Finnish 16,385 7,650 8,735 1,170 560 610
Icelandic 3,985 2,005 1,985 1,280 655 620
Norwegian 16,390 8,040 8,345 7,245 3,480 3,765
Swedish 18,590 8,565 10,020 6,035 2,860 3,175
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 3,515 1,665 1,845 790 390 395
Eastern European origins 596,425 284,470 311,955 29,220 14,615 14,610
Bulgarian 11,220 5,545 5,675 30 15 15
Byelorussian 8,240 4,040 4,205 30 15 15
Czech 16,630 8,030 8,600 1,435 805 625
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 4,755 2,275 2,480 765 390 380
Estonian 7,655 3,580 4,075 95 50 40
Hungarian 59,720 29,025 30,690 2,555 1,270 1,285
Latvian 9,660 4,505 5,155 145 105 35
Lithuanian 19,520 9,380 10,140 250 115 140
Moldovan 3,020 1,545 1,475 55 30 25
Polish 237,245 113,300 123,940 5,995 2,970 3,025
Romanian 50,515 24,070 26,445 860 435 425
Russian 139,910 65,150 74,760 10,225 5,020 5,205
Slovak 14,580 7,040 7,540 520 285 235
Ukrainian 144,330 69,230 75,105 10,310 5,150 5,160
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 7,290 3,405 3,885 90 55 35
Southern European origins 988,415 488,295 500,120 13,370 6,590 6,780
Albanian 17,685 8,940 8,745 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,485 3,150 3,335 10 10 0
Catalan 160 105 60 0 0 0
Croatian 37,460 18,715 18,745 410 185 225
Cypriot 2,620 1,295 1,325 0 0 0
Greek 99,145 49,730 49,410 285 115 165
Italian 484,365 241,940 242,420 10,010 5,065 4,950
Kosovar 485 255 225 0 0 0
Macedonian 28,315 14,150 14,165 30 15 15
Maltese 19,440 9,580 9,860 75 40 35
Montenegrin 1,465 700 770 0 0 0
Portuguese 210,425 102,945 107,480 1,000 460 535
Serbian 33,055 16,630 16,425 115 50 65
Sicilian 1,575 790 780 60 40 20
Slovenian 13,135 6,605 6,530 255 120 135
Spanish 106,690 49,790 56,895 1,075 440 635
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 6,775 3,280 3,495 340 155 180
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 510 210 300 0 0 0
Other European origins 72,270 36,185 36,085 1,180 610 570
Basque 815 400 415 30 15 20
Jewish 59,195 29,745 29,450 475 235 240
Roma (Gypsy) 1,220 575 645 30 10 25
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 980 525 455 90 50 35
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 10,520 5,160 5,360 565 300 260
Caribbean origins 346,530 157,300 189,230 600 330 275
Antiguan 2,430 1,075 1,355 15 15 0
Bahamian 1,255 635 615 0 10 0
Barbadian 18,395 8,370 10,030 25 10 15
Bermudan 1,000 470 540 0 0 0
Carib 1,795 640 1,150 0 0 0
Cuban 9,290 4,200 5,090 25 15 15
Dominican 6,365 3,035 3,335 10 10 0
Grenadian 12,380 5,330 7,050 20 10 10
Guadeloupean 40 10 30 0 0 0
Haitian 5,150 2,425 2,715 20 0 15
Jamaican 200,330 91,035 109,295 420 215 205
Kittitian/Nevisian 1,855 875 985 0 0 0
Martinican 160 50 105 0 0 0
Montserratan 440 210 230 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 750 400 360 40 25 10
St. Lucian 5,405 2,355 3,045 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 44,300 20,370 23,925 25 25 0
Vincentian/Grenadinian 10,290 4,345 5,950 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 46,300 20,555 25,740 15 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 13,305 5,940 7,365 10 0 10
Latin, Central and South American origins 213,985 100,945 113,030 850 425 430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 7,115 3,305 3,810 35 25 10
Arawak 710 315 395 0 0 0
Argentinian 8,415 4,075 4,335 45 35 10
Belizean 355 170 185 0 0 0
Bolivian 1,325 660 665 0 0 0
Brazilian 13,065 6,295 6,780 110 55 60
Chilean 10,435 5,010 5,425 65 30 35
Colombian 24,875 11,890 12,985 25 10 15
Costa Rican 1,770 905 865 75 40 30
Ecuadorian 17,930 8,495 9,440 0 0 0
Guatemalan 5,915 2,850 3,065 20 15 0
Guyanese 57,985 26,585 31,405 35 20 15
Hispanic 3,655 1,780 1,875 10 0 0
Honduran 1,750 810 940 25 20 0
Maya 1,135 555 575 0 0 0
Mexican 19,785 9,185 10,600 310 150 160
Nicaraguan 3,655 1,765 1,890 25 10 20
Panamanian 1,805 775 1,030 0 0 10
Paraguayan 305 140 160 0 0 0
Peruvian 10,665 4,935 5,725 45 15 30
Salvadorean 15,130 7,480 7,650 10 10 0
Uruguayan 3,450 1,770 1,680 0 0 0
Venezuelan 8,260 3,780 4,480 40 10 30
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 9,255 4,505 4,745 20 15 10
African origins 266,640 130,030 136,610 770 430 340
Central and West African origins 58,830 29,030 29,800 30 15 15
Akan 700 395 305 0 0 0
Angolan 1,030 490 535 0 0 0
Ashanti 1,070 545 525 10 10 0
Beninese 370 190 180 0 0 0
Burkinabe 100 45 55 0 0 0
Cameroonian 2,535 1,250 1,285 0 0 0
Chadian 185 95 90 0 0 0
Congolese 3,985 1,895 2,085 0 0 0
Edo 935 490 445 0 0 0
Ewe 160 90 70 0 0 0
Gabonese 45 10 35 0 0 0
Gambian 545 255 295 0 0 0
Ghanaian 20,465 9,735 10,730 10 0 0
Guinean 680 335 340 0 0 0
Ibo 1,495 775 720 0 0 0
Ivorian 615 285 330 0 0 0
Liberian 335 140 200 0 0 0
Malian 260 140 125 0 0 0
Malinké 220 105 120 0 0 0
Nigerian 19,330 9,790 9,545 0 10 0
Peulh 60 40 20 0 0 0
Senegalese 535 280 255 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 815 400 415 0 0 0
Togolese 315 205 105 0 0 0
Wolof 45 25 25 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,925 1,545 1,375 0 0 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 2,895 1,415 1,480 0 0 0
North African origins 53,740 27,655 26,090 85 55 30
Algerian 1,700 835 870 10 0 10
Berber 680 365 315 0 0 0
Coptic 1,815 935 885 0 0 0
Dinka 35 25 10 0 0 0
Egyptian 36,340 18,715 17,625 35 15 20
Libyan 1,275 685 600 0 0 0
Maure 235 130 105 0 0 0
Moroccan 8,595 4,440 4,160 20 20 0
Sudanese 3,735 1,825 1,915 10 0 0
Tunisian 1,085 580 505 15 10 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 840 450 390 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 80,285 38,330 41,955 300 145 150
Afrikaner 340 175 170 30 10 20
Amhara 500 240 260 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 305 170 135 0 0 0
Burundian 710 385 325 0 0 0
Djiboutian 205 95 115 0 0 0
Eritrean 7,625 3,685 3,940 10 0 10
Ethiopian 15,990 7,670 8,325 35 15 20
Harari 460 250 210 0 0 0
Kenyan 3,960 1,830 2,130 15 0 0
Malagasy 180 75 100 0 0 0
Mauritian 2,820 1,465 1,355 15 10 10
Oromo 830 370 460 0 0 0
Rwandan 1,105 490 620 0 0 0
Seychellois 165 65 95 0 0 0
Somali 25,550 11,820 13,740 0 0 0
South African 11,950 6,010 5,940 185 105 80
Tanzanian 1,850 925 920 0 0 0
Tigrian 410 210 200 15 10 10
Ugandan 2,010 980 1,030 0 0 0
Zambian 385 195 190 10 0 10
Zimbabwean 1,760 815 945 0 0 0
Zulu 205 100 110 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 5,470 2,415 3,055 0 0 0
Other African origins 77,575 36,805 40,775 365 215 145
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 10,975 4,750 6,220 90 50 40
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 67,415 32,440 34,975 275 170 105
Asian origins 2,437,365 1,181,245 1,256,120 4,845 2,130 2,710
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 330,340 167,015 163,330 465 250 220
Afghan 41,735 20,950 20,780 0 0 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 23,205 12,005 11,195 35 20 15
Armenian 21,710 10,545 11,165 30 15 15
Assyrian 7,705 3,955 3,745 0 10 10
Azerbaijani 3,340 1,620 1,720 0 0 0
Georgian 2,390 1,220 1,165 20 10 15
Hazara 515 280 235 0 0 0
Iranian 97,110 48,770 48,345 110 70 40
Iraqi 29,045 14,570 14,480 0 0 0
Israeli 14,490 7,510 6,975 85 50 35
Jordanian 5,325 2,865 2,460 0 0 0
Kazakh 975 445 530 0 0 0
Kurd 4,355 2,330 2,025 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 375 215 160 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 245 85 160 0 0 0
Lebanese 29,750 15,125 14,625 100 60 45
Palestinian 15,555 8,380 7,170 10 10 0
Pashtun 2,145 1,180 965 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 1,655 865 785 0 0 0
Syrian 16,150 7,855 8,300 35 20 15
Tajik 1,425 670 755 0 0 0
Tatar 1,785 760 1,025 0 0 0
Turk 23,085 11,685 11,405 20 10 15
Turkmen 405 205 200 0 0 0
Uighur 545 255 290 0 0 0
Uzbek 1,745 870 880 0 0 0
Yemeni 2,530 1,205 1,325 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 10,180 5,245 4,930 20 0 20
South Asian origins 995,125 499,465 495,660 980 530 450
Bangladeshi 23,400 11,960 11,435 10 10 10
Bengali 12,515 6,390 6,125 0 0 0
Bhutanese 150 80 65 0 0 0
East Indian 643,370 322,810 320,555 875 470 405
Goan 4,040 1,880 2,160 0 0 0
Gujarati 4,980 2,575 2,400 0 0 0
Kashmiri 1,345 690 650 15 10 0
Nepali 5,395 2,645 2,745 10 0 10
Pakistani 122,950 62,455 60,490 10 0 10
Punjabi 47,760 24,560 23,205 55 30 25
Sinhalese 4,030 1,970 2,055 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 114,400 55,790 58,615 20 15 10
Tamil 40,115 20,345 19,775 0 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 49,895 25,275 24,620 15 0 10
East and Southeast Asian origins 1,134,050 525,470 608,580 3,470 1,375 2,090
Burmese 2,165 970 1,195 65 25 40
Cambodian (Khmer) 6,430 2,970 3,460 0 0 0
Chinese 700,705 332,650 368,055 1,130 470 655
Filipino 274,670 118,265 156,405 985 285 700
Hmong 55 25 30 0 0 0
Indonesian 6,120 2,825 3,290 150 70 75
Japanese 28,045 12,350 15,695 770 325 445
Karen 265 115 145 0 0 0
Korean 73,385 34,950 38,445 205 110 90
Laotian 4,205 2,080 2,125 25 15 10
Malaysian 5,625 2,660 2,960 25 10 25
Mongolian 1,940 885 1,060 80 35 45
Singaporean 1,070 480 590 0 0 0
Taiwanese 7,975 3,625 4,350 30 15 15
Thai 3,390 1,275 2,115 130 50 75
Tibetan 6,015 3,015 3,000 20 10 0
Vietnamese 73,740 34,880 38,865 70 25 40
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 3,400 1,675 1,725 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 10,705 5,285 5,420 15 0 10
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 10,710 5,285 5,420 15 10 10
Oceania origins 9,705 4,915 4,785 985 540 445
Australian 5,925 3,095 2,830 550 310 240
New Zealander 1,945 1,030 915 330 170 160
Pacific Islands origins 2,045 935 1,110 190 100 90
Fijian 1,185 495 690 35 25 10
Hawaiian 225 115 115 20 10 15
Maori 200 105 90 80 40 40
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 115 45 70 10 0 10
Samoan 90 45 50 10 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 340 160 180 35 25 15
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 2,135,910 ... ... 67,215 ... ...
Owner 1,420,360 ... ... 52,450 ... ...
Renter 715,540 ... ... 14,750 ... ...
Band housing 10 ... ... 20 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
Condominium 445,650 ... ... 4,130 ... ...
Not condominium 1,690,260 ... ... 63,085 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
No bedrooms 24,165 ... ... 170 ... ...
1 bedroom 384,275 ... ... 5,870 ... ...
2 bedrooms 452,930 ... ... 17,775 ... ...
3 bedrooms 627,365 ... ... 24,500 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 647,170 ... ... 18,905 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 2,135,905 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 751,950 ... ... 13,585 ... ...
5 rooms 290,215 ... ... 10,810 ... ...
6 rooms 278,975 ... ... 10,770 ... ...
7 rooms 249,710 ... ... 9,310 ... ...
8 or more rooms 565,055 ... ... 22,745 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.9 ... ... 6.7 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 2,135,910 ... ... 67,215 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 2,042,675 ... ... 66,850 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 93,235 ... ... 370 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 2,135,905 ... ... 67,215 ... ...
Suitable 1,930,485 ... ... 65,715 ... ...
Not suitable 205,420 ... ... 1,505 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
1960 or before 437,615 ... ... 17,555 ... ...
1961 to 1980 566,970 ... ... 22,600 ... ...
1981 to 1990 300,455 ... ... 7,560 ... ...
1991 to 2000 268,320 ... ... 9,280 ... ...
2001 to 2005 198,705 ... ... 2,915 ... ...
2006 to 2010 185,715 ... ... 4,560 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 178,125 ... ... 2,735 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 2,135,910 ... ... 67,220 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,019,695 ... ... 61,525 ... ...
Major repairs needed 116,215 ... ... 5,695 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 2,135,910 ... ... 67,215 ... ...
1 household maintainer 1,205,800 ... ... 40,605 ... ...
2 household maintainers 841,650 ... ... 25,415 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 88,460 ... ... 1,200 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 2,135,905 ... ... 67,215 ... ...
15 to 24 years 48,555 ... ... 1,585 ... ...
25 to 34 years 296,125 ... ... 7,225 ... ...
35 to 44 years 406,810 ... ... 9,835 ... ...
45 to 54 years 497,290 ... ... 11,750 ... ...
55 to 64 years 414,985 ... ... 15,765 ... ...
65 to 74 years 264,505 ... ... 12,610 ... ...
75 to 84 years 149,385 ... ... 6,385 ... ...
85 years and over 58,260 ... ... 2,055 ... ...
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 2,130,850 ... ... 65,885 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 1,418,495 ... ... 52,615 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 712,350 ... ... 13,270 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 589,435 ... ... 11,560 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,418,695 ... ... 51,350 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 63.2 ... ... 52.4 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 26.7 ... ... 14.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,655 ... ... 723 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,755 ... ... 957 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 647,648 ... ... 300,194 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 734,924 ... ... 343,270 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 715,420 ... ... 14,615 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.6 ... ... 12.7 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 46.9 ... ... 41.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,207 ... ... 833 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,264 ... ... 879 ... ...
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 4,879,095 2,345,195 2,533,900 125,955 62,780 63,180
No certificate, diploma or degree 794,735 377,800 416,930 21,055 10,895 10,165
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 1,262,345 621,135 641,215 35,890 17,105 18,785
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,822,010 1,346,255 1,475,755 69,010 34,780 34,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 216,485 144,375 72,110 17,400 13,700 3,700
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 116,425 69,165 47,260 5,840 3,465 2,370
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 100,065 75,215 24,850 11,565 10,230 1,330
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 844,670 369,815 474,855 28,415 11,025 17,390
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 134,705 60,270 74,435 3,840 1,310 2,525
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,626,155 771,800 854,355 19,360 8,745 10,610
Bachelor's degree 1,075,760 494,850 580,905 12,885 5,600 7,285
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 107,255 49,015 58,245 1,245 480 765
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 44,785 22,370 22,420 775 455 320
Master's degree 350,785 176,595 174,185 3,920 1,895 2,020
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 47,570 28,965 18,600 540 315 225
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 3,288,690 1,578,640 1,710,055 80,240 39,500 40,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 316,395 160,105 156,295 8,120 4,505 3,615
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 718,855 360,435 358,420 22,655 11,095 11,555
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,253,435 1,058,095 1,195,340 49,470 23,905 25,560
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 147,990 97,935 50,050 11,580 9,050 2,540
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 79,985 47,200 32,785 3,755 2,215 1,540
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 68,005 50,740 17,270 7,825 6,830 995
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 660,375 288,290 372,080 21,170 8,110 13,060
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 101,090 44,915 56,180 2,470 880 1,590
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,343,990 626,960 717,030 14,245 5,865 8,375
Bachelor's degree 876,470 399,455 477,015 9,650 3,855 5,795
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 87,155 38,320 48,835 805 270 535
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 36,605 17,060 19,545 595 300 290
Master's degree 306,310 150,595 155,715 2,865 1,270 1,595
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 37,445 21,525 15,920 325 160 165
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 4,879,095 2,345,190 2,533,900 125,955 62,785 63,180
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 2,057,085 998,935 1,058,145 56,945 28,005 28,940
Education 143,825 29,335 114,490 5,450 1,495 3,955
13. Education 143,825 29,335 114,490 5,450 1,495 3,955
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 138,915 62,540 76,375 2,340 1,000 1,340
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 18,065 13,420 4,645 430 315 115
50. Visual and performing arts 120,850 49,120 71,735 1,910 685 1,225
Humanities 190,960 67,430 123,535 2,275 920 1,350
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 22,465 4,895 17,570 155 45 115
23. English language and literature/letters 53,980 15,275 38,705 630 200 430
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 57,545 19,230 38,315 610 185 425
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 925 420 505 10 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 12,380 6,900 5,485 120 80 45
39. Theology and religious vocations 10,235 6,460 3,765 345 220 125
54. History 26,685 13,230 13,455 320 175 140
55. French language and literature/letters 6,750 1,015 5,735 80 20 60
Social and behavioural sciences and law 404,445 141,120 263,325 5,135 1,525 3,605
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 5,520 1,040 4,480 50 0 40
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 44,435 17,305 27,130 425 165 260
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 57,210 5,340 51,870 1,395 85 1,305
22. Legal professions and studies 69,375 26,940 42,430 670 200 470
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 6,765 1,550 5,220 95 15 80
42. Psychology 56,380 13,470 42,905 920 320 600
45. Social sciences 164,760 75,470 89,290 1,585 735 845
Business, management and public administration 683,170 305,955 377,210 11,465 3,165 8,300
30.16 Accounting and computer science 1,380 525 855 15 0 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 41,330 8,545 32,785 1,115 150 970
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 640,460 296,885 343,575 10,330 3,010 7,315
Physical and life sciences and technologies 135,195 63,275 71,920 2,020 1,210 810
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 56,780 22,320 34,460 875 435 435
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 33,525 14,700 18,820 335 200 135
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 2,425 770 1,655 15 0 10
40. Physical sciences 37,715 23,855 13,860 640 490 155
41. Science technologies/technicians 4,745 1,620 3,125 160 85 75
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 167,300 108,360 58,945 1,250 710 535
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 129,355 88,860 40,490 925 595 330
25. Library science 5,930 975 4,950 175 10 170
27. Mathematics and statistics 29,330 16,665 12,665 140 100 35
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,690 1,845 840 10 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 483,705 417,195 66,510 19,195 18,075 1,120
04. Architecture and related services 30,785 19,780 11,000 300 170 130
14. Engineering 209,840 167,090 42,755 1,900 1,655 245
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 82,390 74,000 8,390 2,870 2,600 270
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 105 25 75 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 62,875 61,525 1,345 5,320 5,160 160
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 64,895 63,235 1,660 6,070 5,890 180
48. Precision production 32,825 31,545 1,280 2,735 2,605 125
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 31,395 16,880 14,510 3,100 2,155 950
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 18,615 10,510 8,105 1,005 595 410
03. Natural resources and conservation 12,775 6,370 6,410 2,095 1,555 535
Health and related fields 329,520 79,140 250,380 11,675 1,980 9,700
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 27,935 14,250 13,685 1,065 485 580
51. Health professions and related programs 289,225 58,445 230,780 10,450 1,410 9,040
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 12,370 6,450 5,920 160 80 80
Personal, protective and transportation services 113,240 54,930 58,315 5,110 2,540 2,560
12. Personal and culinary services 69,505 21,485 48,025 3,345 1,010 2,330
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 400 355 45 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 545 510 30 35 35 0
43. Security and protective services 27,635 19,200 8,440 625 495 130
49. Transportation and materials moving 15,155 13,380 1,775 1,100 1,005 95
Other 335 95 235 10 10 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 335 100 235 10 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 3,288,690 1,578,640 1,710,050 80,240 39,505 40,735
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,035,250 520,540 514,710 30,770 15,600 15,175
Education 105,195 20,910 84,285 3,360 790 2,575
13. Education 105,195 20,910 84,285 3,360 785 2,570
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 111,390 50,080 61,305 1,745 690 1,055
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 13,840 10,300 3,535 290 200 85
50. Visual and performing arts 97,550 39,775 57,770 1,455 490 965
Humanities 148,140 50,890 97,255 1,610 640 965
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 17,660 3,540 14,120 95 25 70
23. English language and literature/letters 41,970 11,575 30,395 445 120 325
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 45,505 14,730 30,775 480 135 345
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 740 345 390 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 9,615 5,405 4,205 90 60 30
39. Theology and religious vocations 7,505 4,705 2,800 235 165 70
54. History 20,195 9,940 10,250 230 130 100
55. French language and literature/letters 4,965 635 4,325 30 10 20
Social and behavioural sciences and law 328,240 111,705 216,530 3,930 1,005 2,925
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 4,530 880 3,645 30 0 30
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 36,715 14,295 22,425 370 140 235
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 44,120 3,755 40,370 1,115 65 1,050
22. Legal professions and studies 58,950 20,950 38,000 535 145 395
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 5,295 1,275 4,020 85 15 70
42. Psychology 44,300 10,030 34,270 605 155 450
45. Social sciences 134,325 60,520 73,810 1,195 500 700
Business, management and public administration 564,595 248,210 316,390 8,250 2,180 6,065
30.16 Accounting and computer science 1,160 430 735 15 0 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 33,415 6,830 26,585 890 95 800
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 530,015 240,955 289,060 7,340 2,090 5,255
Physical and life sciences and technologies 103,055 46,585 56,475 1,400 795 605
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 43,415 16,535 26,875 620 290 325
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 25,865 11,000 14,865 240 140 100
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 1,995 655 1,335 10 0 15
40. Physical sciences 28,260 17,290 10,970 425 305 120
41. Science technologies/technicians 3,535 1,110 2,430 105 55 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 148,790 96,820 51,970 990 585 405
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 118,355 81,355 37,000 805 515 290
25. Library science 4,220 735 3,485 100 10 90
27. Mathematics and statistics 23,830 13,135 10,700 80 55 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,380 1,595 790 10 10 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 373,050 316,715 56,335 13,165 12,170 995
04. Architecture and related services 25,325 15,870 9,455 220 105 110
14. Engineering 171,640 134,400 37,240 1,320 1,090 235
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 61,555 55,085 6,465 1,945 1,705 245
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 95 20 75 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 45,310 44,305 1,000 3,590 3,455 135
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 47,060 45,880 1,170 4,155 3,995 165
48. Precision production 22,075 21,155 915 1,925 1,825 100
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 24,915 12,845 12,070 2,425 1,610 820
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 14,535 7,740 6,800 690 370 325
03. Natural resources and conservation 10,375 5,105 5,270 1,730 1,240 495
Health and related fields 260,215 62,080 198,135 8,760 1,495 7,270
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 21,080 10,715 10,365 875 380 500
51. Health professions and related programs 229,345 46,565 182,780 7,750 1,060 6,695
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 9,790 4,795 4,990 135 55 75
Personal, protective and transportation services 85,575 41,185 44,390 3,825 1,940 1,890
12. Personal and culinary services 52,095 15,715 36,385 2,495 805 1,690
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 285 245 40 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 255 240 15 30 25 0
43. Security and protective services 20,920 14,315 6,605 445 325 120
49. Transportation and materials moving 12,015 10,670 1,345 855 775 80
Other 285 80 205 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 285 75 210 0 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 4,879,095 2,345,195 2,533,905 125,960 62,780 63,175
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,057,080 998,935 1,058,145 56,945 28,000 28,945
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,822,010 1,346,255 1,475,760 69,010 34,780 34,235
Location of study inside Canada 1,913,405 904,105 1,009,300 60,970 30,725 30,250
Same as province or territory of residence 1,765,910 831,915 934,000 39,625 19,855 19,765
Different than province or territory of residence 147,495 72,195 75,305 21,345 10,865 10,480
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 908,605 442,150 466,460 8,040 4,055 3,985
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 83,885 46,165 37,725 2,940 1,580 1,360
Philippines 96,085 33,600 62,485 345 75 275
India 142,155 71,730 70,420 235 125 110
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 59,990 33,500 26,490 1,345 700 640
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 78,940 37,355 41,580 45 10 40
France 6,680 3,625 3,055 80 45 40
Other 440,875 216,165 224,710 3,050 1,520 1,530
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 3,288,690 1,578,635 1,710,055 80,240 39,505 40,735
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,035,250 520,540 514,715 30,770 15,600 15,170
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,253,435 1,058,100 1,195,340 49,465 23,905 25,560
Location of study inside Canada 1,525,890 713,690 812,200 44,465 21,625 22,840
Same as province or territory of residence 1,408,565 656,055 752,510 29,010 14,005 15,010
Different than province or territory of residence 117,325 57,635 59,690 15,455 7,620 7,830
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 727,550 344,405 383,140 5,005 2,280 2,725
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 66,805 35,720 31,085 1,695 810 885
Philippines 81,210 27,965 53,245 335 80 255
India 122,145 59,885 62,265 175 95 75
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 37,190 20,385 16,805 730 360 370
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 66,635 31,040 35,595 50 10 40
France 5,615 3,030 2,590 40 15 30
Other 347,945 166,390 181,555 1,980 920 1,060
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 4,879,095 2,345,190 2,533,900 125,960 62,780 63,175
In the labour force 3,234,350 1,670,030 1,564,315 75,935 40,325 35,615
Employed 2,984,990 1,546,745 1,438,250 69,785 36,520 33,265
Unemployed 249,360 123,290 126,070 6,150 3,800 2,350
Not in the labour force 1,644,740 675,160 969,585 50,020 22,460 27,565
Participation rate 66.3 71.2 61.7 60.3 64.2 56.4
Employment rate 61.2 66.0 56.8 55.4 58.2 52.7
Unemployment rate 7.7 7.4 8.1 8.1 9.4 6.6
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 4,879,095 2,345,190 2,533,905 125,955 62,780 63,175
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 1,592,740 654,475 938,270 43,830 19,405 24,425
Worked 3,286,350 1,690,715 1,595,635 82,125 43,375 38,750
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 1,694,705 941,950 752,765 33,435 19,675 13,760
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 1,591,645 748,775 842,875 48,685 23,695 24,990
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.6 43.3 41.9 40.1 40.4 39.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 3,234,350 1,670,035 1,564,320 75,940 40,325 35,615
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 90,210 41,705 48,505 1,095 550 545
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 3,144,140 1,628,325 1,515,815 74,840 39,775 35,065
Employee 2,744,970 1,368,035 1,376,935 62,745 32,760 29,980
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 399,170 260,290 138,885 12,100 7,015 5,085
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 3,234,355 1,670,030 1,564,320 75,940 40,320 35,615
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 90,215 41,710 48,505 1,095 550 550
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 3,144,140 1,628,325 1,515,815 74,840 39,775 35,070
0 Management occupations 376,890 228,640 148,255 8,095 4,660 3,430
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 576,955 203,575 373,375 8,670 1,790 6,885
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 269,965 206,395 63,570 3,980 3,175 805
3 Health occupations 173,475 41,565 131,915 5,485 920 4,565
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 357,990 109,080 248,905 7,200 1,990 5,210
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 127,395 62,535 64,855 2,205 940 1,265
6 Sales and service occupations 735,270 338,725 396,550 16,940 6,100 10,835
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 351,740 327,065 24,675 15,305 14,460 845
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 24,245 19,360 4,885 3,800 3,065 740
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 150,215 91,390 58,825 3,165 2,680 485
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 3,234,350 1,670,035 1,564,315 75,940 40,325 35,615
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 90,210 41,710 48,505 1,095 545 550
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 3,144,140 1,628,320 1,515,815 74,845 39,775 35,065
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9,410 5,515 3,890 3,530 2,570 960
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4,500 3,110 1,395 4,050 3,480 570
22 Utilities 15,860 10,905 4,955 700 535 175
23 Construction 191,430 166,670 24,750 6,880 6,075 810
31-33 Manufacturing 285,825 188,490 97,335 6,125 4,975 1,150
41 Wholesale trade 143,725 88,880 54,845 1,570 1,250 315
44-45 Retail trade 338,675 161,855 176,820 9,335 4,075 5,260
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 168,165 123,115 45,050 2,755 2,100 655
51 Information and cultural industries 106,940 61,970 44,970 935 495 445
52 Finance and insurance 247,475 118,710 128,760 1,670 375 1,300
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 82,665 44,590 38,075 1,090 515 575
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 339,305 191,155 148,150 3,750 1,940 1,810
55 Management of companies and enterprises 8,680 3,615 5,065 65 25 40
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 162,185 89,190 72,995 2,835 1,570 1,265
61 Educational services 229,025 70,820 158,200 4,795 1,210 3,580
62 Health care and social assistance 287,975 58,110 229,865 8,950 1,365 7,585
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 63,745 33,560 30,185 2,440 1,285 1,155
72 Accommodation and food services 204,315 93,560 110,760 6,560 2,505 4,055
81 Other services (except public administration) 134,570 56,235 78,335 3,580 1,665 1,915
91 Public administration 119,675 58,255 61,415 3,220 1,780 1,440
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 2,984,990 1,546,745 1,438,245 69,785 36,525 33,265
Worked at home 218,365 111,020 107,345 6,635 2,955 3,675
Worked outside Canada 19,580 13,225 6,350 190 125 65
No fixed workplace address 346,205 246,815 99,395 10,140 7,850 2,295
Worked at usual place 2,400,845 1,175,685 1,225,160 52,820 25,590 27,230
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 2,400,850 1,175,685 1,225,160 52,820 25,590 27,225
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,353,665 614,770 738,890 26,125 11,470 14,660
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 243,620 119,725 123,890 22,215 11,445 10,770
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 798,155 437,940 360,215 3,325 1,875 1,450
Commute to a different province or territory 5,410 3,250 2,160 1,150 800 350
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 2,747,050 1,422,500 1,324,550 62,960 33,440 29,520
Car, truck, van - as a driver 1,714,795 982,905 731,890 49,910 26,465 23,445
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 154,360 56,295 98,065 3,770 2,100 1,670
Public transit 667,255 281,110 386,145 1,350 900 450
Walked 144,135 64,380 79,750 5,475 2,395 3,075
Bicycle 39,320 24,920 14,395 1,310 790 530
Other method 27,190 12,890 14,300 1,155 800 350
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 2,747,050 1,422,500 1,324,550 62,960 33,440 29,525
Less than 15 minutes 391,400 177,910 213,490 32,455 14,840 17,615
15 to 29 minutes 783,980 398,445 385,535 16,455 9,230 7,230
30 to 44 minutes 726,575 394,790 331,790 7,605 4,620 2,985
45 to 59 minutes 372,095 198,325 173,770 2,625 1,795 830
60 minutes and over 473,000 253,030 219,970 3,820 2,955 865
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 2,747,055 1,422,500 1,324,555 62,960 33,440 29,525
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 158,945 113,980 44,970 5,705 4,465 1,240
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 416,640 250,560 166,080 11,335 7,595 3,745
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 699,920 339,560 360,360 15,150 8,140 7,010
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 649,740 299,940 349,800 14,130 5,170 8,960
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 404,420 192,285 212,135 7,075 2,520 4,555
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 417,380 226,175 191,205 9,565 5,540 4,025
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 3,404,195 1,747,775 1,656,415 84,850 44,660 40,185
Single responses 3,323,390 1,708,945 1,614,450 84,660 44,605 40,055
Official languages 3,230,665 1,659,815 1,570,850 84,495 44,510 39,985
English 3,218,730 1,656,605 1,562,120 84,315 44,450 39,865
French 11,940 3,210 8,725 180 65 115
Non-official languages 92,725 49,125 43,600 170 90 75
Aboriginal languages 10 0 10 20 10 10
Algonquian languages 0 0 10 10 0 10
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 10 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 92,715 49,125 43,590 150 80 65
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,865 1,065 805 0 0 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 100 45 60 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 0 0 0 0
Somali 85 30 55 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,755 1,020 735 0 0 0
Amharic 55 20 35 0 0 0
Arabic 1,165 760 405 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 110 75 30 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 360 115 245 0 0 0
Maltese 25 15 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 45 25 20 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,780 740 1,045 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 45 30 25 0 0 0
Vietnamese 1,735 715 1,025 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 1,105 415 690 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 20 10 15 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ilocano 35 15 20 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 40 15 20 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 990 370 615 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Creole languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 20 15 10 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 1,910 905 1,000 0 0 0
Kannada 10 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 55 30 30 0 0 0
Tamil 1,815 870 945 0 0 0
Telugu 35 0 25 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 27,005 14,870 12,135 60 30 30
Albanian 210 125 85 0 0 0
Armenian 140 65 70 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 5,315 2,575 2,745 15 10 10
Baltic languages 55 20 30 0 0 0
Latvian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 45 15 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 5,260 2,550 2,710 15 10 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 45 30 10 0 0 0
Bulgarian 115 75 40 0 0 0
Croatian 95 55 35 0 0 0
Czech 15 10 10 0 0 0
Macedonian 80 35 40 0 0 0
Polish 1,490 800 690 0 0 0
Russian 2,515 1,095 1,415 15 0 10
Serbian 160 110 55 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 0 0 0 0
Slovak 45 30 15 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 680 290 390 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 380 145 230 20 15 10
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dutch 60 40 25 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 240 70 165 15 15 0
Icelandic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Swedish 20 10 15 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 20 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 340 190 155 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 10,855 6,035 4,815 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 8,405 4,500 3,905 0 0 0
Bengali 300 145 155 0 0 0
Gujarati 615 210 405 0 0 0
Hindi 740 355 385 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 10 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 10 15 0 0 0
Nepali 60 20 35 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,635 3,250 2,385 0 10 0
Sindhi 20 10 15 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Urdu 985 480 505 0 0 0
Iranian languages 2,445 1,535 910 0 0 0
Kurdish 85 75 10 0 0 0
Pashto 10 10 10 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 2,350 1,460 890 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 9,760 5,730 4,030 20 10 20
Catalan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 775 415 355 0 0 0
Portuguese 5,070 3,365 1,705 0 0 0
Romanian 245 105 140 0 0 0
Spanish 3,660 1,840 1,820 20 0 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 775 250 520 20 0 20
Kartvelian languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Georgian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Korean 4,265 2,155 2,105 10 10 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 70 35 35 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 15 0 15 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 20 15 10 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 10 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 350 140 210 10 0 0
American Sign Language 245 80 170 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 110 65 45 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 52,745 28,050 24,695 45 30 15
Chinese languages 52,700 28,020 24,675 40 30 10
Cantonese 25,335 13,205 12,130 20 15 10
Hakka 35 10 25 0 0 0
Mandarin 26,135 14,210 11,930 10 0 0
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 220 145 75 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 30 20 10 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 910 420 490 0 10 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 50 30 20 0 0 0
Burmese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 40 25 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 70 30 40 10 0 0
Lao 10 0 10 0 0 0
Thai 65 30 30 0 10 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 415 285 130 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 10 10 0 0 0 0
Turkish 400 270 130 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 10 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 305 140 165 0 0 0
Estonian 50 15 35 0 0 0
Finnish 45 10 35 0 0 0
Hungarian 220 125 95 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 10 10 0
Multiple responses 80,805 38,835 41,970 185 60 130
English and French 16,405 6,285 10,115 55 20 30
English and non-official language 63,155 31,990 31,165 130 30 95
French and non-official language 85 45 40 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 1,160 510 645 0 0 0
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 3,404,200 1,747,780 1,656,420 84,850 44,660 40,190
None 3,137,830 1,614,155 1,523,680 83,280 43,975 39,305
English 44,560 21,510 23,050 175 80 95
French 47,885 20,415 27,475 680 290 395
Non-official language 169,430 89,575 79,855 660 290 365
Aboriginal 155 50 105 105 45 65
Non-Aboriginal 169,270 89,525 79,750 555 250 300
English and French 85 45 45 0 0 0
English and non-official language 1,225 585 640 0 0 0
French and non-official language 3,160 1,480 1,675 55 25 30
English, French and non-official language 25 20 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 5,802,555 2,819,345 2,983,215 146,910 73,525 73,385
Non-movers 5,070,300 2,459,065 2,611,235 127,120 63,880 63,240
Movers 732,260 360,275 371,980 19,790 9,650 10,145
Non-migrants 433,235 212,190 221,040 9,475 4,650 4,825
Migrants 299,025 148,080 150,940 10,320 5,000 5,320
Internal migrants 194,570 96,145 98,430 9,555 4,630 4,925
Intraprovincial migrants 168,510 83,115 85,395 6,005 2,855 3,150
Interprovincial migrants 26,065 13,030 13,030 3,550 1,775 1,775
External migrants 104,455 51,940 52,515 765 370 395
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 5,553,650 2,691,730 2,861,915 141,400 70,770 70,625
Non-movers 3,411,530 1,646,850 1,764,680 90,515 45,360 45,150
Movers 2,142,120 1,044,880 1,097,235 50,890 25,410 25,475
Non-migrants 1,174,140 570,770 603,370 22,730 11,475 11,255
Migrants 967,975 474,110 493,860 28,155 13,930 14,225
Internal migrants 577,355 282,680 294,680 25,715 12,720 12,995
Intraprovincial migrants 510,305 250,225 260,080 15,830 7,755 8,075
Interprovincial migrants 67,050 32,450 34,600 9,885 4,965 4,920
External migrants 390,620 191,435 199,185 2,440 1,215 1,230

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Toronto [Census metropolitan area], Ontario and Kootenay [Economic region], British Columbia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 12, 2024).

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