Census Profile, 2016 Census
Vancouver [Census metropolitan area], British Columbia and Northwest Territories [Territory]

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Characteristic Vancouver
British Columbia
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Northwest Territories

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 2,463,431 ... ... 41,786 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 2,313,328 ... ... 41,462 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.5 ... ... 0.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 1,027,613 ... ... 17,666 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 960,894 ... ... 14,981 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 854.6 ... ... 0.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 2,882.68 ... ... 1,143,793.86 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 2,463,430 1,202,175 1,261,255 41,785 21,280 20,510
0 to 14 years 362,110 186,780 175,335 8,875 4,475 4,395
0 to 4 years 116,270 60,045 56,225 3,120 1,605 1,515
5 to 9 years 122,735 63,390 59,345 3,015 1,520 1,495
10 to 14 years 123,110 63,340 59,765 2,740 1,350 1,385
15 to 64 years 1,714,005 838,860 875,145 29,690 15,090 14,600
15 to 19 years 142,285 73,185 69,100 2,715 1,405 1,310
20 to 24 years 167,270 85,385 81,885 3,065 1,635 1,430
25 to 29 years 179,940 89,305 90,640 3,465 1,755 1,710
30 to 34 years 182,625 89,925 92,700 3,385 1,670 1,720
35 to 39 years 167,955 81,090 86,860 3,215 1,565 1,650
40 to 44 years 168,375 79,440 88,930 2,825 1,365 1,460
45 to 49 years 184,285 87,850 96,440 2,880 1,485 1,400
50 to 54 years 191,370 93,230 98,140 3,200 1,620 1,575
55 to 59 years 177,095 85,590 91,505 2,825 1,480 1,345
60 to 64 years 152,805 73,865 78,940 2,105 1,110 1,000
65 years and over 387,315 176,530 210,780 3,220 1,715 1,510
65 to 69 years 131,035 62,615 68,425 1,410 785 630
70 to 74 years 89,675 42,495 47,180 820 450 370
75 to 79 years 66,505 30,600 35,905 465 230 235
80 to 84 years 48,825 21,965 26,860 300 155 145
85 years and over 51,280 18,860 32,415 225 95 130
85 to 89 years 31,475 12,745 18,735 150 65 80
90 to 94 years 14,870 4,905 9,965 55 25 35
95 to 99 years 4,190 1,050 3,140 20 5 10
100 years and over 740 160 580 0 0 5
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 14.7 15.5 13.9 21.2 21.0 21.4
15 to 64 years 69.6 69.8 69.4 71.1 70.9 71.2
65 years and over 15.7 14.7 16.7 7.7 8.1 7.4
85 years and over 2.1 1.6 2.6 0.5 0.4 0.6
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 34.9 35.1 34.8
Median age of the population 40.9 39.7 42.0 34.0 34.0 34.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 960,890 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Single-detached house 282,355 ... ... 8,625 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 160,060 ... ... 450 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 513,900 ... ... 5,400 ... ...
Semi-detached house 20,530 ... ... 975 ... ...
Row house 93,415 ... ... 1,595 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 156,445 ... ... 385 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 242,205 ... ... 2,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 1,305 ... ... 60 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 4,580 ... ... 505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 person 275,455 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
2 persons 300,170 ... ... 4,305 ... ...
3 persons 153,085 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
4 persons 139,180 ... ... 2,425 ... ...
5 or more persons 93,000 ... ... 1,935 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 2,426,235 ... ... 41,135 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 2,101,320 1,015,395 1,085,925 32,910 16,800 16,110
Married or living common law 1,193,125 594,185 598,940 17,955 9,010 8,945
Married 1,033,885 513,730 520,155 11,585 5,840 5,735
Living common law 159,240 80,455 78,785 6,375 3,165 3,205
Not married and not living common law 908,195 421,215 486,980 14,955 7,790 7,165
Never married 629,040 334,130 294,905 11,840 6,570 5,270
Separated 50,130 20,265 29,860 800 365 435
Divorced 128,040 47,275 80,770 1,315 575 735
Widowed 100,985 19,540 81,445 1,010 280 730
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 679,365 ... ... 11,105 ... ...
2 persons 327,260 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
3 persons 158,785 ... ... 2,730 ... ...
4 persons 145,805 ... ... 2,230 ... ...
5 or more persons 47,515 ... ... 1,305 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 679,365 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total couple families 574,670 ... ... 8,695 ... ...
Married couples 495,060 ... ... 5,510 ... ...
Common-law couples 79,605 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 104,695 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
Female parent 84,740 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
Male parent 19,950 ... ... 620 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 574,670 ... ... 8,700 ... ...
Couples without children 260,290 ... ... 3,395 ... ...
Couples with children 314,380 ... ... 5,300 ... ...
1 child 129,480 ... ... 2,105 ... ...
2 children 139,080 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
3 or more children 45,815 ... ... 1,205 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 104,695 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
1 child 66,970 ... ... 1,440 ... ...
2 children 29,305 ... ... 625 ... ...
3 or more children 8,420 ... ... 345 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 462,125 214,710 247,420 7,125 3,975 3,150
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 960,890 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One-census-family households 600,780 ... ... 9,930 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 226,485 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 374,290 ... ... 6,850 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 37,595 ... ... 565 ... ...
Non-census-family households 322,525 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
One-person households 275,455 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 47,070 ... ... 840 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 2,440,145 1,191,670 1,248,470 41,375 21,055 20,325
English only 2,130,565 1,058,310 1,072,260 36,845 18,945 17,900
French only 1,110 530 580 60 30 30
English and French 172,140 76,645 95,500 4,275 1,985 2,295
Neither English nor French 136,320 56,185 80,135 195 90 105
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 2,440,145 1,191,670 1,248,470 41,375 21,050 20,325
English 2,265,310 1,116,840 1,148,475 39,875 20,255 19,620
French 25,705 12,830 12,880 1,165 625 540
English and French 14,465 6,635 7,830 150 85 65
Neither English nor French 134,655 55,370 79,285 195 90 100
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 32,940 16,145 16,795 1,240 665 570
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.3 1.4 1.3 3.0 3.2 2.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 2,440,140 1,191,670 1,248,470 41,380 21,050 20,330
Single responses 2,361,890 1,153,910 1,207,975 40,565 20,675 19,890
Official languages 1,341,635 678,675 662,965 32,940 16,920 16,020
English 1,316,635 666,170 650,465 31,765 16,290 15,470
French 25,000 12,505 12,500 1,175 630 550
Non-official languages 1,020,255 475,240 545,010 7,625 3,755 3,875
Aboriginal languages 855 390 470 4,635 2,270 2,360
Algonquian languages 315 135 180 145 65 80
Blackfoot 20 5 15 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 225 105 120 130 60 70
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 40 15 25 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 5 5 5 0 0
Woods Cree 20 10 10 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 150 70 80 120 55 65
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 5 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 5 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 70 25 45 15 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 60 25 35 15 5 5
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 105 50 55 3,875 1,950 1,930
Northern Athabaskan languages 105 45 55 3,875 1,945 1,930
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 35 15 25 0 0 0
Chilcotin 25 15 10 0 0 0
Dene 20 10 10 440 250 190
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,600 820 775
Gwich'in 5 5 5 140 60 90
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 1,690 820 870
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 745 365 380
South Slavey 5 0 0 775 375 395
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 175 80 90
Tahltan languages 5 5 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 5 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 10 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 25 5 15 600 250 350
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 5 470 210 265
Inuktitut 15 5 10 110 30 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 20 10 5
Iroquoian languages 5 5 0 0 5 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 5 5 5 0 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 5 5 5 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 5 5 5 0
Salish languages 135 65 70 0 5 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 35 20 15 0 0 0
Lillooet 10 5 5 0 0 0
Okanagan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 10 10 5 0 0 0
Squamish 20 5 15 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 0 0 0
Siouan languages 25 15 10 0 0 0
Dakota 25 5 10 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 95 40 55 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 50 15 25 0 0 0
Nisga'a 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 55 25 30 0 0 0
Haisla 10 5 5 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 20 5 15 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 75 35 35 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,019,395 474,850 544,545 2,990 1,480 1,510
Afro-Asiatic languages 20,725 11,005 9,715 215 140 70
Berber languages 95 60 40 5 0 0
Kabyle 35 20 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 60 35 25 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,355 675 680 50 40 10
Bilen 5 5 0 0 0 0
Oromo 170 95 75 0 0 0
Somali 1,170 570 600 45 40 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 19,230 10,250 8,980 160 105 60
Amharic 1,140 560 580 20 10 10
Arabic 14,320 7,720 6,600 120 75 50
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 630 305 325 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 435 240 195 0 0 0
Harari 25 5 10 0 5 0
Hebrew 1,770 965 805 0 5 0
Maltese 80 40 40 0 0 0
Tigrigna 695 340 355 20 15 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 135 70 60 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 24,200 11,075 13,125 165 75 90
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,215 555 655 0 0 0
Vietnamese 22,950 10,505 12,450 160 75 85
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 35 20 15 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 82,025 33,570 48,460 910 380 525
Bikol 310 135 170 5 0 5
Cebuano 3,215 1,285 1,930 60 25 35
Fijian 390 195 200 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 1,280 485 795 15 10 10
Ilocano 4,605 1,820 2,790 70 25 45
Malagasy 15 5 5 0 0 0
Malay 3,480 1,545 1,930 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 635 290 345 5 0 0
Pangasinan 265 115 150 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 66,830 27,275 39,555 745 320 430
Waray-Waray 180 70 110 0 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 835 360 470 5 5 0
Creole languages 610 315 300 40 25 15
Haitian Creole 20 15 10 5 5 5
Creole, n.o.s. 365 180 190 25 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 225 120 100 15 10 5
Dravidian languages 6,210 3,290 2,920 60 40 25
Kannada 225 115 110 0 0 0
Malayalam 1,750 905 840 25 15 5
Tamil 3,275 1,695 1,580 20 10 5
Telugu 920 550 370 15 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 130 65 65 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 416,565 203,240 213,325 1,045 540 500
Albanian 1,090 560 525 10 5 0
Armenian 1,060 520 540 45 25 25
Balto-Slavic languages 57,625 26,950 30,675 220 120 100
Baltic languages 645 275 365 0 0 5
Latvian 315 145 175 0 0 0
Lithuanian 325 130 195 0 0 5
Slavic languages 56,975 26,675 30,300 220 125 100
Belarusan 65 35 30 5 0 0
Bosnian 1,155 580 575 5 0 0
Bulgarian 1,720 805 915 10 5 5
Croatian 5,460 2,650 2,815 15 10 5
Czech 3,565 1,705 1,865 15 5 10
Macedonian 250 120 130 5 5 5
Polish 12,040 5,650 6,390 45 30 20
Russian 18,170 8,270 9,905 40 20 20
Serbian 6,300 3,215 3,080 15 10 5
Serbo-Croatian 1,140 545 600 0 0 0
Slovak 2,390 1,060 1,335 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 540 250 295 10 5 5
Ukrainian 3,990 1,705 2,285 35 15 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 175 90 90 0 0 0
Celtic languages 315 170 140 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 125 65 60 0 0 0
Welsh 120 65 55 5 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 65 40 25 0 0 0
Germanic languages 37,825 18,005 19,825 270 125 145
Afrikaans 1,435 730 710 20 5 15
Danish 2,065 1,020 1,045 5 5 0
Dutch 7,455 3,600 3,855 55 25 30
Frisian 80 35 50 0 0 0
German 24,060 11,340 12,715 170 80 90
Icelandic 155 70 85 5 0 5
Norwegian 840 410 430 0 0 0
Swedish 1,290 570 720 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 200 105 90 0 0 0
Yiddish 220 110 110 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Greek 4,885 2,515 2,370 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 242,395 119,930 122,465 285 155 125
Indo-Aryan languages 198,075 97,680 100,395 245 140 110
Bengali 2,680 1,390 1,290 70 40 30
Gujarati 6,285 2,960 3,325 15 10 5
Hindi 24,220 11,580 12,640 40 20 20
Kashmiri 40 30 15 0 0 0
Konkani 225 110 110 0 0 0
Marathi 535 280 255 5 0 0
Nepali 920 485 435 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 65 35 30 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 151,205 74,825 76,380 50 30 20
Sindhi 1,575 730 850 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,455 730 725 10 0 0
Urdu 8,880 4,535 4,340 45 20 25
Iranian languages 43,980 22,075 21,910 35 15 20
Kurdish 1,655 875 780 0 0 0
Pashto 1,065 565 500 5 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 41,265 20,635 20,630 30 10 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 340 175 165 5 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 71,375 34,590 36,785 190 95 95
Catalan 120 65 55 0 0 0
Italian 15,445 7,735 7,710 50 35 15
Portuguese 11,950 5,655 6,295 25 10 15
Romanian 7,175 3,480 3,690 10 5 5
Spanish 36,625 17,615 19,005 105 50 60
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 60 35 25 0 0 0
Japanese 16,900 5,750 11,145 60 20 45
Kartvelian languages 65 35 25 0 0 0
Georgian 65 35 25 0 0 0
Korean 45,990 20,680 25,310 40 20 20
Mongolic languages 340 145 195 0 0 0
Mongolian 340 145 200 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 2,650 1,335 1,315 135 80 60
Akan (Twi) 400 220 180 15 10 10
Bamanankan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Edo 80 45 35 0 0 0
Ewe 60 30 25 0 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 20 10 5 0 0 0
Ga 35 15 20 0 0 0
Ganda 65 35 30 10 10 0
Igbo 160 95 65 5 5 0
Lingala 55 25 30 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 100 40 55 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 100 45 55 5 5 0
Shona 150 70 85 40 20 15
Swahili 580 285 295 5 0 0
Wolof 25 10 20 0 0 0
Yoruba 190 110 80 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 610 285 330 50 25 30
Nilo-Saharan languages 265 135 135 5 5 0
Dinka 75 50 30 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 185 85 100 5 0 0
Sign languages 620 330 295 5 5 0
American Sign Language 265 125 135 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 355 200 155 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 387,645 177,140 210,505 250 120 130
Chinese languages 385,355 175,990 209,365 250 120 125
Cantonese 184,370 85,070 99,295 110 55 55
Hakka 2,185 955 1,230 0 0 5
Mandarin 174,920 79,280 95,635 60 30 30
Min Dong 220 105 115 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 10,655 4,755 5,900 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 4,330 1,905 2,430 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 8,485 3,840 4,645 75 40 35
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 195 80 115 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,285 1,145 1,140 0 0 0
Burmese 1,035 525 510 0 0 0
Karenic languages 765 370 400 0 0 0
Tibetan 260 135 125 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 220 110 105 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 2,750 980 1,775 10 0 5
Lao 805 405 400 5 0 0
Thai 1,935 570 1,360 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 15 5 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 3,700 2,035 1,665 5 5 5
Azerbaijani 500 275 225 0 0 0
Turkish 2,770 1,560 1,210 5 5 0
Uyghur 165 85 85 0 0 0
Uzbek 100 45 55 5 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 165 75 95 0 0 0
Uralic languages 7,640 3,535 4,110 30 20 10
Estonian 455 195 255 5 0 0
Finnish 1,900 770 1,130 10 5 5
Hungarian 5,285 2,570 2,715 20 15 5
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 370 195 170 5 0 5
Multiple responses 78,255 37,760 40,490 815 375 440
English and French 5,200 2,535 2,660 145 65 75
English and non-official language 69,885 33,750 36,135 630 285 345
French and non-official language 1,545 755 795 35 20 15
English, French and non-official language 1,620 725 900 5 0 5
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 2,440,140 1,191,675 1,248,470 41,380 21,055 20,325
Single responses 2,252,465 1,102,225 1,150,240 40,290 20,550 19,740
Official languages 1,631,365 811,500 819,865 36,905 18,780 18,125
English 1,622,740 807,235 815,500 36,270 18,465 17,810
French 8,625 4,265 4,365 635 315 315
Non-official languages 621,100 290,725 330,375 3,385 1,765 1,620
Aboriginal languages 105 45 55 2,045 1,080 965
Algonquian languages 25 10 15 20 5 5
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 15 5 10 15 10 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 5 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 15 5 10 15 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 5
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 5 0 5 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 5 10 1,950 1,040 915
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 5 10 1,950 1,035 915
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 5 5 160 85 70
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 470
Gwich'in 0 0 0 20 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 745 385 360
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 185 160
South Slavey 0 0 0 320 160 160
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 90 45 45
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Haida 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 70 30 40
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 55 20 30
Inuktitut 0 0 0 10 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 5 0 5 0 0
Salish languages 15 5 5 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 5 5 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 5 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 10 10 5 0 0 0
Dakota 10 10 5 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 10 5 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Nisga'a 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 5 0 10 0 0 0
Haisla 5 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 5 10 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 621,000 290,680 330,320 1,340 685 655
Afro-Asiatic languages 11,900 5,965 5,935 130 90 40
Berber languages 35 20 20 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 5 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 695 315 380 35 30 0
Bilen 5 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 75 40 35 0 0 0
Somali 610 270 340 35 35 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 11,160 5,630 5,535 95 60 35
Amharic 535 250 290 10 5 5
Arabic 8,675 4,405 4,275 75 45 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 400 200 200 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 300 165 140 0 0 0
Harari 10 5 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 785 400 380 0 0 0
Maltese 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tigrigna 350 160 190 15 5 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 85 45 45 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 15,000 6,955 8,045 105 50 55
Khmer (Cambodian) 620 290 325 0 0 0
Vietnamese 14,365 6,660 7,710 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 35,340 15,585 19,755 455 215 235
Bikol 65 30 35 0 0 0
Cebuano 1,090 485 600 20 10 15
Fijian 100 50 50 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 355 155 200 15 10 5
Ilocano 1,465 625 840 20 5 10
Malagasy 5 5 0 0 0 0
Malay 1,050 485 565 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 135 65 75 0 0 0
Pangasinan 55 25 30 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30,695 13,510 17,185 400 190 215
Waray-Waray 55 20 30 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 260 125 130 0 0 0
Creole languages 290 130 160 15 10 5
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 5 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 205 85 120 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 80 40 40 5 5 5
Dravidian languages 3,355 1,700 1,655 30 15 15
Kannada 95 40 55 0 0 0
Malayalam 885 450 435 15 10 5
Tamil 1,935 960 965 5 5 5
Telugu 425 235 190 10 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 55 20 30 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 220,605 107,095 113,505 350 170 175
Albanian 525 255 270 0 0 0
Armenian 505 220 280 25 10 15
Balto-Slavic languages 25,645 12,295 13,355 55 25 30
Baltic languages 160 70 85 0 0 0
Latvian 65 30 35 0 0 0
Lithuanian 95 45 50 0 0 0
Slavic languages 25,490 12,225 13,265 55 25 30
Belarusan 10 0 10 0 0 0
Bosnian 540 270 275 5 5 0
Bulgarian 925 430 495 0 0 0
Croatian 1,795 845 950 0 0 0
Czech 1,030 520 510 5 0 5
Macedonian 125 60 65 0 0 0
Polish 4,490 2,130 2,355 10 5 5
Russian 10,795 5,120 5,675 20 10 10
Serbian 3,475 1,760 1,710 5 5 0
Serbo-Croatian 435 200 235 0 0 0
Slovak 780 375 405 5 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 60 30 35 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,005 465 545 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 0 0 0
Celtic languages 35 20 15 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 10 5 0 0 0 0
Welsh 20 10 10 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 4,660 2,200 2,460 45 20 20
Afrikaans 520 250 270 10 0 5
Danish 180 90 95 0 0 0
Dutch 690 325 365 5 0 5
Frisian 0 5 5 0 0 0
German 2,890 1,350 1,550 25 15 15
Icelandic 50 25 30 0 0 5
Norwegian 70 35 35 0 0 0
Swedish 220 105 115 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 15 15 5 0 0 0
Yiddish 10 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Greek 1,730 835 890 5 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 156,840 76,640 80,200 170 90 80
Indo-Aryan languages 127,625 62,475 65,150 155 85 70
Bengali 1,575 775 795 40 25 20
Gujarati 2,740 1,210 1,530 10 5 5
Hindi 11,230 5,310 5,920 15 10 5
Kashmiri 5 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 35 20 15 0 0 0
Marathi 245 125 115 0 0 0
Nepali 550 290 265 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 35 15 15 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 104,855 51,630 53,220 40 25 15
Sindhi 595 255 340 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 595 290 310 5 0 0
Urdu 5,165 2,560 2,610 35 20 15
Iranian languages 29,035 14,075 14,960 20 5 10
Kurdish 1,020 515 505 0 0 0
Pashto 660 335 330 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 27,355 13,230 14,125 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 175 90 90 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 30,665 14,635 16,030 45 25 30
Catalan 60 25 30 0 0 0
Italian 3,950 1,720 2,230 5 5 5
Portuguese 5,115 2,435 2,680 5 0 5
Romanian 3,220 1,545 1,670 5 5 0
Spanish 18,315 8,905 9,410 30 15 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Japanese 8,235 3,375 4,855 50 20 25
Kartvelian languages 15 10 5 0 0 0
Georgian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Korean 34,225 15,720 18,505 20 10 10
Mongolic languages 160 80 85 0 0 0
Mongolian 160 75 85 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 730 325 405 40 20 20
Akan (Twi) 125 70 55 5 0 0
Bamanankan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ewe 15 10 10 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ga 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 10 5 0 5 0 0
Igbo 35 20 15 0 0 5
Lingala 35 15 20 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 45 20 30 0 0 0
Shona 40 20 25 15 5 10
Swahili 155 65 90 0 0 0
Wolof 5 0 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 40 20 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 155 65 85 10 10 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 105 45 60 0 0 0
Dinka 40 25 15 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 65 25 40 0 0 0
Sign languages 830 455 375 5 5 5
American Sign Language 300 150 150 0 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 530 310 220 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 285,515 130,990 154,525 135 70 65
Chinese languages 283,885 130,170 153,715 135 70 65
Cantonese 132,185 60,235 71,950 55 30 25
Hakka 670 280 390 0 0 0
Mandarin 138,680 64,055 74,625 35 15 20
Min Dong 65 30 35 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,640 2,105 2,540 0 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 2,495 1,150 1,350 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 5,045 2,270 2,775 45 25 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 100 45 55 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,625 820 810 5 0 0
Burmese 685 350 335 0 0 0
Karenic languages 690 335 350 0 0 0
Tibetan 165 90 75 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 85 45 45 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 435 580 5 0 0
Lao 335 155 175 5 0 0
Thai 670 275 400 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,550 810 740 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 185 100 90 0 0 0
Turkish 1,190 625 570 0 0 0
Uyghur 100 50 45 0 0 0
Uzbek 40 20 20 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,980 930 1,050 0 0 0
Estonian 80 35 45 0 0 0
Finnish 435 190 245 0 0 0
Hungarian 1,470 710 760 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 110 55 60 0 0 0
Multiple responses 187,675 89,450 98,230 1,090 500 585
English and French 3,475 1,700 1,775 125 55 70
English and non-official language 181,310 86,450 94,855 930 430 495
French and non-official language 495 225 275 15 5 5
English, French and non-official language 2,395 1,075 1,325 25 10 15
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 2,440,140 1,191,675 1,248,470 41,375 21,050 20,325
None 1,919,300 944,770 974,530 34,235 17,535 16,700
English 232,050 112,195 119,855 2,180 1,145 1,030
French 19,620 8,935 10,690 785 365 425
Non-official language 260,735 121,820 138,915 4,105 1,970 2,135
Aboriginal 795 370 425 2,995 1,440 1,555
Non-Aboriginal 259,935 121,455 138,485 1,110 530 580
English and French 960 435 530 15 5 5
English and non-official language 4,895 2,285 2,605 15 10 10
French and non-official language 2,495 1,190 1,305 45 25 25
English, French and non-official language 80 40 45 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 2,064,585 998,865 1,065,720 32,330 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,978,490 957,500 1,020,990 31,290 15,980 15,315
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,612 38,879 27,793 50,618 54,924 46,322
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,981,205 959,985 1,021,225 31,295 15,980 15,310
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,422 34,038 25,878 45,254 48,505 41,935
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,781,275 875,750 905,525 28,515 14,760 13,750
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,645 39,631 26,888 53,324 58,388 49,104
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,370,150 582,525 787,620 30,555 15,590 14,965
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 2,459 1,246 3,359 948 943 1,794
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,487,050 752,840 734,210 27,150 14,125 13,030
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,621 40,050 28,268 53,161 57,762 48,970
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 2,064,610 998,830 1,065,785 32,325 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,978,875 957,440 1,021,440 31,265 15,995 15,275
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,821 55,848 38,360 64,586 70,000 58,918
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,981,625 959,980 1,021,650 31,270 15,995 15,275
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,512 44,592 32,798 53,344 56,951 49,567
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,780,850 875,325 905,525 28,545 14,780 13,770
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,281 57,128 37,762 65,472 71,244 59,277
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,370,125 581,865 788,260 30,535 15,630 14,900
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,169 5,955 6,327 4,924 4,259 5,622
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,487,050 752,855 734,195 27,155 14,110 13,040
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,081 55,081 36,854 63,796 69,117 58,040
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 2,064,615 998,835 1,065,780 32,325 16,475 15,855
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 637,390 361,430 275,965 13,570 7,190 6,375
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,955 60,834 49,056 86,780 91,659 81,218
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 67,916 76,209 57,055 91,177 96,979 84,636
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 90.9 93.5 87.3 92.6 94.2 90.5
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 74.0 77.5 69.1 85.3 86.5 83.9
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.1 6.5 12.7 7.4 5.8 9.5
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 2,064,585 998,870 1,065,720 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without total income 86,095 41,365 44,730 1,035 495 540
With total income 1,978,485 957,500 1,020,985 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with total income 95.8 95.9 95.8 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 337,915 144,295 193,620 4,455 2,335 2,120
$10,000 to $19,999 345,800 143,885 201,920 3,655 1,750 1,910
$20,000 to $29,999 248,300 105,920 142,380 3,100 1,430 1,670
$30,000 to $39,999 211,515 94,950 116,565 2,290 1,065 1,220
$40,000 to $49,999 188,015 87,605 100,415 2,025 930 1,095
$50,000 to $59,999 149,455 74,740 74,720 1,830 895 935
$60,000 to $69,999 116,775 64,275 52,500 1,730 855 875
$70,000 to $79,999 89,555 51,265 38,295 1,620 750 870
$80,000 to $89,999 70,690 41,215 29,475 1,560 690 870
$90,000 to $99,999 50,825 30,925 19,900 1,495 735 760
$100,000 and over 169,635 118,425 51,210 7,520 4,535 2,980
$100,000 to $149,999 109,000 73,650 35,350 5,685 3,250 2,435
$150,000 and over 60,640 44,780 15,860 1,835 1,290 550
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 2,064,585 998,865 1,065,715 32,330 16,470 15,855
Without after-tax income 83,380 38,885 44,495 1,040 490 540
With after-tax income 1,981,205 959,985 1,021,220 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 350,380 152,060 198,315 4,495 2,350 2,145
$10,000 to $19,999 361,855 152,890 208,960 3,755 1,805 1,950
$20,000 to $29,999 293,475 127,930 165,550 3,395 1,580 1,815
$30,000 to $39,999 250,620 114,230 136,390 2,710 1,245 1,465
$40,000 to $49,999 209,335 101,560 107,770 2,455 1,195 1,260
$50,000 to $59,999 153,280 83,235 70,040 2,285 1,145 1,140
$60,000 to $69,999 109,410 62,815 46,595 2,130 940 1,195
$70,000 to $79,999 79,210 46,380 32,830 2,090 1,020 1,075
$80,000 and over 173,650 118,880 54,770 7,965 4,700 3,265
$80,000 to $89,999 50,810 32,310 18,500 2,060 1,030 1,035
$90,000 to $99,999 32,520 21,870 10,645 1,930 1,080 850
$100,000 and over 90,320 64,695 25,625 3,970 2,595 1,380
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 2,064,585 998,870 1,065,720 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without employment income 577,535 246,030 331,505 5,180 2,350 2,830
With employment income 1,487,050 752,840 734,215 27,155 14,125 13,025
Percentage with employment income 72.0 75.4 68.9 84.0 85.8 82.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 209,270 93,700 115,565 3,295 1,675 1,615
$5,000 to $9,999 112,350 47,995 64,355 1,825 945 880
$10,000 to $19,999 199,780 88,460 111,320 2,625 1,255 1,370
$20,000 to $29,999 164,960 74,775 90,180 1,940 965 975
$30,000 to $39,999 153,815 70,955 82,855 1,765 850 920
$40,000 to $49,999 141,800 66,710 75,090 1,650 795 855
$50,000 to $59,999 113,915 59,035 54,880 1,520 765 755
$60,000 to $69,999 90,840 52,060 38,780 1,480 705 775
$70,000 to $79,999 71,740 42,295 29,445 1,505 685 825
$80,000 and over 228,585 156,845 71,740 9,545 5,495 4,050
$80,000 to $89,999 57,565 34,490 23,075 1,470 655 815
$90,000 to $99,999 40,995 26,105 14,890 1,385 715 670
$100,000 and over 130,025 96,250 33,775 6,685 4,120 2,565
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 72,662 ... ... 117,688 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 63,365 ... ... 99,664 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 275,455 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,164 ... ... 62,098 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,804 ... ... 53,862 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 685,440 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 92,067 ... ... 141,399 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 80,158 ... ... 119,496 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 96,423 ... ... 134,794 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,421 ... ... 111,332 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 275,485 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 49,950 ... ... 73,309 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,250 ... ... 60,172 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 685,410 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 115,102 ... ... 154,528 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 94,764 ... ... 127,752 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 28,325 ... ... 145 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 15,380 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 28,770 ... ... 285 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 38,310 ... ... 405 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 36,160 ... ... 485 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 35,660 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 36,315 ... ... 335 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 36,530 ... ... 385 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 36,630 ... ... 320 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 36,515 ... ... 295 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 70,005 ... ... 615 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 65,325 ... ... 590 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 60,005 ... ... 580 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 55,025 ... ... 680 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 49,190 ... ... 590 ... ...
$100,000 and over 332,745 ... ... 8,660 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 100,070 ... ... 1,635 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 72,355 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 82,630 ... ... 2,260 ... ...
$200,000 and over 77,695 ... ... 3,240 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 960,890 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 30,260 ... ... 150 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 15,590 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 29,290 ... ... 290 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 39,595 ... ... 410 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 41,045 ... ... 510 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 42,935 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 43,905 ... ... 385 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 44,060 ... ... 415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 44,380 ... ... 370 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 43,085 ... ... 345 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 80,740 ... ... 760 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 73,385 ... ... 725 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 66,780 ... ... 855 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 58,305 ... ... 855 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 50,780 ... ... 830 ... ...
$100,000 and over 256,755 ... ... 7,465 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 97,835 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 61,385 ... ... 1,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 97,540 ... ... 3,955 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 653,340 ... ... 10,770 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 92,273 ... ... 138,515 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 80,245 ... ... 117,120 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 222,580 ... ... 2,990 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 85,383 ... ... 140,928 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 73,895 ... ... 118,323 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 313,355 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 112,167 ... ... 166,071 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,888 ... ... 139,235 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 93,805 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,852 ... ... 71,680 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 49,006 ... ... 64,939 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 652,790 ... ... 10,750 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 115,694 ... ... 151,967 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 95,002 ... ... 125,470 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 222,055 ... ... 2,960 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 109,780 ... ... 156,606 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 88,896 ... ... 126,428 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 313,600 ... ... 5,325 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 135,322 ... ... 175,858 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,039 ... ... 145,333 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 93,545 ... ... 2,005 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 67,562 ... ... 83,886 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,922 ... ... 72,465 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 393,510 189,745 203,765 5,695 3,240 2,460
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 32,421 33,964 31,209 55,744 53,959 57,808
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,236 30,331 28,391 48,923 47,588 50,611
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 392,915 188,815 204,100 5,695 3,325 2,375
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 43,593 46,216 41,167 67,699 66,575 69,271
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 36,392 38,096 34,815 56,001 54,960 57,458
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,835 41,135 20,905 20,230
In the bottom half of the distribution 1,175,580 559,445 616,130 13,210 6,735 6,475
In the bottom decile 303,915 145,415 158,500 3,475 1,785 1,695
In the second decile 228,320 105,405 122,915 2,810 1,420 1,385
In the third decile 210,940 100,050 110,895 2,275 1,175 1,095
In the fourth decile 212,600 102,005 110,595 2,225 1,145 1,085
In the fifth decile 219,800 106,575 113,225 2,430 1,210 1,220
In the top half of the distribution 1,250,660 625,955 624,705 27,925 14,170 13,755
In the sixth decile 225,360 110,190 115,165 2,355 1,205 1,155
In the seventh decile 234,070 116,120 117,950 3,090 1,550 1,540
In the eighth decile 245,245 122,625 122,620 3,990 2,000 1,990
In the ninth decile 260,495 131,100 129,390 6,545 3,270 3,280
In the top decile 285,490 145,915 139,575 11,940 6,145 5,790
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 2,417,260 1,181,115 1,236,145 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 441,530 227,695 213,840 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 139,285 71,940 67,345 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 1,612,690 785,035 827,650 0 0 0
65 years and over 363,045 168,390 194,660 0 0 0
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 398,715 187,770 210,950 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 83,635 42,965 40,670 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 24,690 12,560 12,130 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 255,225 119,285 135,940 0 0 0
65 years and over 59,860 25,525 34,340 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 16.5 15.9 17.1 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 18.9 18.9 19.0 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 17.7 17.5 18.0 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 15.8 15.2 16.4 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 16.5 15.2 17.6 ... ... ...
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 337,080 160,485 176,600 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 67,070 34,355 32,710 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 19,175 9,740 9,430 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 232,635 110,555 122,080 0 0 0
65 years and over 37,385 15,575 21,805 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 13.9 13.6 14.3 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 15.2 15.1 15.3 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 13.8 13.5 14.0 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 14.4 14.1 14.8 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 10.3 9.2 11.2 ... ... ...
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,835 41,135 20,905 20,230
Official languages 2,290,565 1,129,240 1,161,325 40,865 20,780 20,085
English 2,289,520 1,128,740 1,160,780 40,815 20,765 20,055
French 172,260 76,605 95,655 4,265 1,910 2,350
Non-official languages 1,220,345 574,040 646,300 10,750 5,305 5,445
Aboriginal languages 1,605 675 935 6,535 3,235 3,295
Algonquian languages 485 200 290 250 125 115
Blackfoot 15 0 15 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 310 145 165 210 110 95
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Moose Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 90 45 45 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 20 10 15 0 0 0
Woods Cree 15 0 10 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 185 90 95 210 110 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 145 40 100 30 10 20
Algonquin 15 10 10 10 0 0
Ojibway 115 35 85 30 15 20
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 90 30 55 5,405 2,720 2,690
Northern Athabaskan languages 80 30 60 5,400 2,720 2,685
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 45 10 40 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 10 10 630 340 285
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,285 1,175 1,110
Gwich'in 0 0 0 250 115 135
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,365 1,130 1,230
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 970 455 510
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,140 550 585
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 475 230 240
Tahltan languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 10 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 10 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. 10 0 0 0 0 10
Haida 60 35 25 0 0 0
Inuit languages 60 30 30 900 400 500
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 0 740 340 400
Inuktitut 45 15 25 135 50 85
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 25 15 15
Iroquoian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 10 10 0 10
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 35 20 15 10 10 0
Salish languages 540 210 325 0 0 0
Comox 20 0 20 0 0 0
Halkomelem 155 60 95 0 0 0
Lillooet 20 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 30 15 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Squamish 225 100 125 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 10 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 25 15 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 60 15 45 0 0 10
Siouan languages 30 10 15 0 0 0
Dakota 15 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 185 80 105 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 55 15 35 0 0 0
Nisga'a 65 30 40 0 0 0
Tsimshian 60 35 30 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 100 45 55 0 0 0
Haisla 30 0 25 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 15 0 10 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 40 30 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 35 20 20 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,218,825 573,410 645,415 4,245 2,090 2,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 29,225 15,270 13,960 285 180 105
Berber languages 125 80 45 0 0 0
Kabyle 55 30 25 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 70 50 20 0 10 0
Cushitic languages 1,875 875 1,005 30 25 15
Bilen 15 0 15 0 0 0
Oromo 190 110 75 0 0 0
Somali 1,675 755 915 30 20 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 27,480 14,465 13,015 245 150 95
Amharic 1,755 905 855 25 10 15
Arabic 19,995 10,675 9,315 195 125 65
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 715 345 375 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 545 270 275 0 0 0
Harari 55 35 20 0 0 0
Hebrew 4,585 2,365 2,225 10 0 0
Maltese 165 90 80 0 0 0
Tigrigna 935 510 425 15 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 290 150 135 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 30,390 14,495 15,895 215 100 120
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,440 620 815 0 0 0
Vietnamese 29,015 13,890 15,125 215 95 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 60 35 25 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 106,580 44,625 61,960 1,120 490 630
Bikol 490 205 290 10 0 0
Cebuano 4,185 1,630 2,555 55 20 35
Fijian 985 580 405 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 1,365 600 770 10 10 0
Ilocano 5,665 2,210 3,455 120 45 75
Malagasy 10 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 6,435 3,050 3,385 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 775 350 430 10 0 0
Pangasinan 440 180 265 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 96,290 39,665 56,620 1,075 470 605
Waray-Waray 275 120 155 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,170 580 595 0 0 0
Creole languages 1,820 970 845 95 45 50
Haitian Creole 60 20 35 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,025 545 475 60 25 30
Creole languages, n.i.e. 755 420 335 35 15 20
Dravidian languages 8,880 4,710 4,165 65 40 20
Kannada 445 210 235 0 0 0
Malayalam 2,585 1,395 1,190 45 30 15
Tamil 4,855 2,530 2,325 0 10 0
Telugu 1,425 830 595 15 10 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 65 25 40 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 155 75 75 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 536,810 262,060 274,750 1,760 920 845
Albanian 1,135 580 560 0 0 0
Armenian 1,460 730 735 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 66,120 31,540 34,590 245 140 110
Baltic languages 635 310 320 10 0 0
Latvian 310 175 140 0 0 0
Lithuanian 325 140 190 0 0 10
Slavic languages 65,670 31,320 34,350 245 135 105
Belarusan 205 95 110 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,775 885 890 0 0 0
Bulgarian 1,970 875 1,095 0 0 10
Croatian 7,995 3,920 4,075 20 10 10
Czech 4,575 2,140 2,440 15 15 0
Macedonian 345 185 160 20 10 10
Polish 13,820 6,540 7,275 55 35 20
Russian 24,005 11,325 12,675 70 35 30
Serbian 8,010 4,110 3,905 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 1,245 595 645 0 0 0
Slovak 3,060 1,430 1,630 35 15 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 730 330 400 10 0 0
Ukrainian 5,960 2,605 3,355 25 15 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 250 125 120 0 0 0
Celtic languages 1,175 655 520 0 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 345 225 120 10 10 0
Welsh 145 60 80 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 690 370 320 0 0 0
Germanic languages 57,255 27,525 29,735 475 245 230
Afrikaans 4,230 2,160 2,070 15 0 10
Danish 2,460 1,150 1,305 10 10 0
Dutch 9,200 4,345 4,855 60 35 25
Frisian 120 55 65 0 10 0
German 38,665 18,845 19,825 390 200 195
Icelandic 215 115 100 0 0 0
Norwegian 1,405 725 675 0 0 0
Swedish 2,765 1,210 1,560 15 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 220 125 95 0 0 0
Yiddish 385 175 210 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 75 40 30 0 0 0
Greek 7,230 3,675 3,555 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 297,060 147,625 149,435 470 260 205
Indo-Aryan languages 248,620 123,210 125,405 415 240 175
Bengali 3,140 1,610 1,530 140 75 65
Gujarati 10,685 5,025 5,650 15 20 0
Hindi 70,500 34,305 36,195 130 75 55
Kashmiri 45 25 15 0 0 0
Konkani 375 185 190 0 0 0
Marathi 1,275 650 625 0 0 0
Nepali 1,185 595 585 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 70 40 30 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 187,530 93,595 93,935 105 60 45
Sindhi 3,135 1,340 1,795 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 2,145 1,115 1,030 10 10 0
Urdu 14,610 7,635 6,975 120 70 55
Iranian languages 49,445 24,955 24,490 55 20 30
Kurdish 2,075 1,095 975 0 0 0
Pashto 1,540 860 680 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 47,155 23,770 23,385 55 20 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 750 380 375 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 118,715 56,405 62,310 625 300 320
Catalan 245 125 120 0 0 0
Italian 25,610 12,450 13,160 95 55 35
Portuguese 15,675 7,450 8,225 55 35 20
Romanian 8,265 4,075 4,190 0 0 10
Spanish 75,105 35,250 39,855 505 230 270
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 215 130 85 10 0 0
Japanese 28,630 12,410 16,215 125 30 95
Kartvelian languages 90 45 40 0 0 0
Georgian 90 50 40 0 0 10
Korean 50,640 23,170 27,465 100 45 50
Mongolic languages 320 155 165 10 0 0
Mongolian 320 155 165 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 5,805 3,015 2,785 225 130 95
Akan (Twi) 495 280 215 30 15 15
Bamanankan 20 15 10 0 0 0
Edo 115 60 55 0 0 0
Ewe 110 75 35 10 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 45 10 35 0 0 0
Ga 95 60 30 0 0 0
Ganda 105 60 45 30 30 0
Igbo 240 140 95 15 15 10
Lingala 240 110 130 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 100 40 65 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 205 95 115 0 0 0
Shona 265 125 140 65 30 30
Swahili 2,655 1,440 1,220 10 10 0
Wolof 30 15 15 0 0 0
Yoruba 505 260 250 15 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,325 605 720 55 25 35
Nilo-Saharan languages 305 155 150 0 0 0
Dinka 45 35 15 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 255 120 135 0 0 0
Sign languages 3,535 1,405 2,130 40 20 20
American Sign Language 2,035 690 1,345 30 15 15
Quebec Sign Language 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 1,565 735 830 15 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 431,540 199,110 232,430 240 95 145
Chinese languages 429,070 197,865 231,205 235 95 140
Cantonese 223,700 103,515 120,185 100 45 55
Hakka 2,550 1,215 1,340 10 0 0
Mandarin 250,175 112,935 137,235 80 35 45
Min Dong 125 55 70 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 15,660 6,940 8,715 15 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 5,385 2,345 3,035 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 8,745 3,985 4,765 60 20 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 195 80 115 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,755 1,375 1,380 0 0 0
Burmese 1,390 685 700 0 0 0
Karenic languages 905 455 450 0 0 0
Tibetan 305 165 140 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 300 140 155 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 3,810 1,535 2,270 10 0 10
Lao 1,125 505 615 10 10 0
Thai 2,870 1,105 1,765 10 10 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 5,955 3,225 2,725 15 0 0
Azerbaijani 835 450 380 0 0 0
Turkish 4,875 2,635 2,245 10 0 10
Uyghur 110 50 60 0 0 0
Uzbek 170 95 75 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 225 120 105 0 0 0
Uralic languages 9,045 4,200 4,840 30 20 10
Estonian 500 205 295 0 0 0
Finnish 2,090 825 1,260 10 10 0
Hungarian 6,480 3,175 3,310 20 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 700 385 315 10 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,835 41,135 20,905 20,230
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 2,103,115 1,032,695 1,070,420 39,585 20,145 19,435
Canadian citizens aged under 18 403,685 208,715 194,970 10,235 5,130 5,105
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 1,699,430 823,985 875,450 29,345 15,020 14,335
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 323,120 152,705 170,415 1,555 755 790
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,835 41,135 20,905 20,230
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,358,990 686,180 672,805 37,140 18,865 18,275
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 989,540 461,660 527,885 3,690 1,875 1,815
Before 1981 209,975 100,680 109,295 705 390 315
1981 to 1990 120,730 56,305 64,425 410 205 205
1991 to 2000 247,835 114,340 133,490 620 355 265
2001 to 2010 268,470 123,240 145,230 1,135 530 610
2001 to 2005 124,890 57,190 67,695 510 260 255
2006 to 2010 143,580 66,050 77,535 625 270 355
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 142,535 67,090 75,440 815 400 420
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 77,700 37,560 40,140 310 170 145
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 989,540 461,660 527,885 3,690 1,875 1,815
Under 5 years 78,020 39,580 38,445 370 195 175
5 to 14 years 158,290 81,570 76,720 660 385 275
15 to 24 years 204,755 93,100 111,650 730 385 345
25 to 44 years 424,180 189,745 234,440 1,600 740 860
45 years and over 124,300 57,665 66,630 335 175 160
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 989,545 461,660 527,880 3,685 1,875 1,815
Americas 65,325 30,720 34,605 450 205 245
Brazil 2,855 1,175 1,685 10 10 10
Colombia 3,075 1,400 1,675 15 10 10
El Salvador 4,405 2,235 2,170 25 10 10
Guyana 920 420 500 10 0 0
Haiti 260 110 155 10 0 0
Jamaica 2,230 1,160 1,070 80 35 45
Mexico 7,855 3,420 4,435 20 10 15
Peru 2,700 1,160 1,540 10 10 0
Trinidad and Tobago 1,935 895 1,045 10 10 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 26,445 12,755 13,695 220 110 110
Other places of birth in Americas 12,645 5,995 6,645 60 25 30
Europe 170,930 83,890 87,040 770 455 315
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,925 1,905 2,025 0 0 0
Croatia 4,115 2,075 2,035 15 15 0
France 3,440 1,800 1,640 35 30 10
Germany 13,520 6,480 7,040 130 75 55
Greece 2,885 1,520 1,370 10 10 0
Hungary 3,700 1,895 1,810 10 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 3,835 2,100 1,735 15 15 0
Italy 10,395 5,350 5,045 40 35 10
Netherlands 6,300 3,130 3,170 35 25 10
Poland 10,480 4,885 5,590 20 15 0
Portugal 4,660 2,315 2,345 0 10 0
Romania 7,110 3,445 3,665 10 0 0
Russian Federation 8,460 3,655 4,810 15 10 10
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 3,775 1,890 1,885 10 0 0
Ukraine 5,480 2,590 2,885 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 56,530 28,245 28,280 320 155 165
Other places of birth in Europe 22,320 10,615 11,705 100 55 45
Africa 32,100 16,260 15,840 480 280 205
Algeria 425 275 150 10 10 10
Egypt 2,110 1,130 980 10 0 0
Ethiopia 1,665 835 825 30 20 15
Kenya 4,065 1,875 2,190 10 0 0
Morocco 730 385 345 25 15 15
Nigeria 1,205 630 570 35 25 10
Somalia 1,010 485 525 25 20 0
South Africa, Republic of 8,205 4,265 3,935 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Africa 12,690 6,365 6,325 305 170 130
Asia 697,305 319,470 377,835 1,955 920 1,035
Afghanistan 4,860 2,445 2,420 10 0 0
Bangladesh 1,870 945 925 95 55 45
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 188,965 84,380 104,580 105 55 55
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 71,720 32,950 38,770 35 20 15
India 125,640 61,245 64,395 185 120 60
IranCensus data footnote 61 35,250 17,905 17,345 35 15 20
Iraq 5,215 2,660 2,555 0 0 0
Japan 10,675 3,140 7,535 65 15 55
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 36,860 16,745 20,120 75 35 35
Lebanon 1,860 1,040 820 0 0 0
Pakistan 9,220 4,725 4,500 70 35 35
Philippines 96,685 40,635 56,040 955 420 535
Sri Lanka 4,160 2,160 1,995 10 10 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,310 1,170 1,140 0 0 0
Taiwan 37,425 16,850 20,575 10 0 10
Viet Nam 24,025 11,235 12,790 175 75 95
Other places of birth in Asia 40,560 19,240 21,325 120 50 70
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 23,885 11,325 12,560 40 20 20
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 142,530 67,090 75,440 820 395 420
Americas 10,095 5,115 4,980 70 25 45
Brazil 960 440 520 0 0 0
Colombia 460 220 245 0 0 0
Cuba 65 35 35 0 0 0
Haiti 15 0 10 0 0 0
Jamaica 155 115 45 40 15 25
Mexico 2,295 1,160 1,130 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 4,065 2,155 1,905 15 10 10
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 220 100 115 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 1,855 880 970 10 0 10
Europe 13,610 7,015 6,595 70 45 25
France 785 420 370 10 10 0
Germany 770 450 325 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,210 760 450 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 200 110 90 0 0 0
Romania 545 240 305 0 0 0
Russian Federation 1,405 500 910 0 0 0
Ukraine 945 375 565 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 3,855 2,230 1,620 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Europe 3,895 1,935 1,960 15 10 10
Africa 4,355 2,280 2,075 120 65 50
Algeria 55 40 20 10 10 10
Cameroon 55 20 35 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 115 70 45 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 10 10 10 0 0 0
Egypt 510 280 235 0 0 0
Eritrea 300 165 130 0 0 0
Ethiopia 255 140 115 10 0 10
Morocco 115 60 60 10 0 10
Nigeria 375 185 190 15 15 0
Somalia 350 140 205 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 850 475 375 0 0 0
Tunisia 70 30 40 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 1,300 685 615 80 45 30
Asia 112,400 51,560 60,840 560 260 295
Afghanistan 855 450 405 0 0 0
Bangladesh 385 180 205 10 0 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 35,895 16,005 19,880 10 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,695 710 985 0 0 0
India 21,380 10,695 10,685 50 30 15
IranCensus data footnote 61 8,315 4,160 4,155 10 0 10
Iraq 1,850 910 945 0 0 0
Israel 300 170 125 15 10 0
Japan 1,845 465 1,380 30 0 25
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,640 2,860 3,775 30 15 15
Lebanon 210 110 100 0 0 0
Nepal 215 90 125 10 0 0
Pakistan 1,670 840 830 0 0 0
Philippines 20,205 9,060 11,145 330 160 170
Saudi Arabia 335 145 185 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 460 230 230 10 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,785 900 885 0 0 0
Taiwan 2,325 905 1,420 10 0 10
Turkey 365 205 160 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 340 175 165 10 0 10
Viet Nam 1,510 600 910 40 15 25
Other places of birth in Asia 3,840 1,695 2,145 10 10 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 2,075 1,120 955 0 0 10
Australia 1,140 610 525 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 935 510 425 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,835 41,135 20,905 20,230
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,085,610 508,765 576,850 4,100 2,085 2,015
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 607,590 307,925 299,665 3,890 1,935 1,955
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 733,040 368,715 364,325 33,145 16,885 16,260
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 794,150 368,155 425,995 3,030 1,505 1,525
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 461,950 221,655 240,300 1,620 810 810
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 176,955 104,335 72,620 790 430 365
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 285,000 117,320 167,685 830 380 450
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 249,920 103,575 146,345 1,005 460 545
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 71,115 37,970 33,145 375 220 150
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 11,165 4,955 6,205 30 15 15
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,830 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 61,455 29,075 32,380 20,860 10,350 10,510
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 59,595 28,195 31,400 20,650 10,245 10,400
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 35,765 16,870 18,900 13,180 6,590 6,590
Métis 23,425 11,145 12,280 3,385 1,720 1,670
Inuk (Inuit) 405 180 220 4,075 1,935 2,140
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 1,070 505 565 155 75 80
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 790 375 420 55 30 25
Non-Aboriginal identity 2,364,780 1,156,325 1,208,450 20,275 10,555 9,720
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,830 41,135 20,905 20,230
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 24,115 11,160 12,950 13,365 6,645 6,720
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 2,402,120 1,174,240 1,227,880 27,770 14,255 13,510
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,830 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 13,615 6,540 7,075 15,190 7,575 7,615
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 13,305 6,385 6,925 14,160 7,055 7,095
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 10,895 5,120 5,770 10,280 5,145 5,140
Métis single ancestry 2,265 1,190 1,080 915 490 425
Inuit single ancestry 145 75 75 2,955 1,425 1,535
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 310 155 150 1,035 520 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 290 145 145 490 245 245
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 15 10 10 505 250 250
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 10 20 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 15 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 61,085 29,110 31,975 5,525 2,610 2,920
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 58,700 28,025 30,675 4,745 2,275 2,470
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 38,755 18,495 20,260 3,110 1,540 1,575
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 19,595 9,365 10,230 930 410 525
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 355 170 180 710 330 380
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 2,385 1,085 1,305 780 335 445
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,305 1,065 1,240 480 195 285
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30 10 25 230 100 130
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30 10 20 35 15 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 20 10 20 35 25 15
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 2,351,530 1,149,750 1,201,785 20,420 10,720 9,700
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 2,426,235 1,185,405 1,240,835 41,135 20,905 20,230
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,185,680 565,020 620,660 3,960 1,950 2,005
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 291,005 145,545 145,460 615 360 250
Chinese 474,655 221,985 252,670 300 150 150
Black 29,830 15,465 14,370 760 435 325
Filipino 123,170 54,260 68,910 1,300 570 725
Latin American 34,805 16,490 18,315 135 55 80
Arab 16,430 8,805 7,635 100 60 45
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 44,905 21,400 23,505 255 115 145
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 46,010 23,455 22,555 50 25 30
Korean 52,980 24,465 28,515 100 50 55
Japanese 30,110 12,580 17,535 150 45 105
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 6,490 3,165 3,330 95 40 50
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 35,290 17,420 17,870 90 45 40
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,240,555 620,380 620,170 37,180 18,955 18,225
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 2,426,235 1,185,400 1,240,830 41,135 20,905 20,230
North American Aboriginal origins 74,700 35,655 39,050 20,720 10,185 10,530
First Nations (North American Indian) 52,305 24,845 27,460 15,155 7,505 7,645
Inuit 600 275 330 4,515 2,170 2,340
Métis 24,505 11,775 12,730 2,915 1,395 1,525
Other North American origins 353,945 177,115 176,830 8,220 4,195 4,020
Acadian 1,520 775 745 250 125 120
American 32,115 15,550 16,565 495 285 210
Canadian 331,205 166,010 165,200 7,655 3,865 3,785
New Brunswicker 10 0 0 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 660 370 290 70 35 30
Nova Scotian 75 40 35 20 0 15
Ontarian 35 25 15 0 0 0
Québécois 750 440 310 35 10 20
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 170 80 90 0 0 0
European origins 1,195,185 593,595 601,590 18,115 9,335 8,780
British Isles origins 763,525 379,940 383,585 12,815 6,630 6,185
Channel Islander 155 90 70 0 0 0
Cornish 245 125 120 0 0 0
English 470,340 232,230 238,110 6,560 3,315 3,245
Irish 275,355 132,540 142,820 5,060 2,580 2,480
Manx 770 365 405 15 10 0
Scottish 341,075 167,685 173,390 6,090 3,175 2,915
Welsh 44,935 21,730 23,205 555 260 295
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 55,695 27,505 28,190 765 410 350
French origins 147,835 71,180 76,660 4,230 2,085 2,150
Alsatian 115 50 60 10 0 0
Breton 45 15 30 0 0 0
Corsican 75 35 45 0 0 0
French 147,715 71,115 76,595 4,230 2,075 2,150
Western European origins (except French origins) 312,330 154,110 158,220 4,480 2,240 2,240
Austrian 21,260 10,070 11,185 185 100 80
Bavarian 80 50 35 0 0 0
Belgian 8,205 4,065 4,135 145 50 95
Dutch 77,635 38,345 39,290 1,015 540 480
Flemish 955 485 465 0 0 0
Frisian 195 70 125 0 0 0
German 222,025 109,675 112,350 3,410 1,670 1,745
Luxembourger 330 175 150 0 0 0
Swiss 11,340 5,720 5,625 140 75 65
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 455 200 250 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 130,095 62,650 67,445 1,720 900 820
Danish 23,025 11,200 11,820 350 150 195
Finnish 14,085 6,665 7,420 75 40 40
Icelandic 11,055 5,475 5,580 200 105 90
Norwegian 49,335 24,045 25,290 710 400 310
Swedish 40,690 18,725 21,965 370 175 200
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 5,320 2,705 2,615 125 80 50
Eastern European origins 256,190 124,165 132,020 2,865 1,435 1,430
Bulgarian 2,940 1,370 1,570 10 0 0
Byelorussian 1,825 945 880 10 0 10
Czech 11,710 5,670 6,040 90 65 25
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,560 1,310 1,250 30 20 15
Estonian 2,540 1,175 1,375 0 0 0
Hungarian 25,860 12,720 13,135 260 150 110
Latvian 2,455 1,260 1,195 50 35 15
Lithuanian 4,155 2,000 2,155 30 15 15
Moldovan 720 340 375 0 0 0
Polish 70,590 33,860 36,725 860 400 465
Romanian 17,490 8,455 9,030 115 55 60
Russian 58,535 27,690 30,850 510 260 255
Slovak 6,345 2,945 3,400 65 35 30
Ukrainian 94,400 46,150 48,250 1,290 590 700
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,230 1,015 1,220 10 0 10
Southern European origins 196,295 97,515 98,785 1,215 630 580
Albanian 1,330 665 665 0 0 0
Bosnian 2,675 1,315 1,360 0 0 0
Catalan 65 55 15 10 0 0
Croatian 15,670 8,100 7,570 30 25 0
Cypriot 345 195 150 0 0 0
Greek 16,085 8,275 7,810 50 35 15
Italian 87,875 44,495 43,380 500 275 225
Kosovar 170 90 80 0 0 0
Macedonian 865 470 390 45 15 30
Maltese 1,185 655 535 15 10 10
Montenegrin 600 280 315 0 0 0
Portuguese 24,575 12,050 12,520 205 105 100
Serbian 10,160 5,285 4,875 10 0 0
Sicilian 210 135 80 0 10 0
Slovenian 3,050 1,475 1,575 20 15 10
Spanish 43,990 20,385 23,605 315 135 180
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 3,275 1,470 1,805 30 20 15
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 230 110 125 10 10 0
Other European origins 18,865 9,790 9,070 255 135 115
Basque 475 280 195 0 0 0
Jewish 11,230 5,795 5,435 95 50 50
Roma (Gypsy) 325 120 205 10 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 505 255 255 10 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 6,470 3,400 3,065 140 80 60
Caribbean origins 16,395 8,195 8,205 215 105 110
Antiguan 130 60 70 0 0 0
Bahamian 160 90 65 0 0 0
Barbadian 1,310 690 620 0 0 0
Bermudan 155 75 85 0 0 0
Carib 60 40 20 0 0 0
Cuban 870 440 430 0 0 0
Dominican 535 250 290 40 15 25
Grenadian 280 150 130 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 10 10 10 0 0 0
Haitian 635 285 345 0 0 0
Jamaican 6,455 3,365 3,085 120 60 60
Kittitian/Nevisian 95 55 45 0 0 0
Martinican 20 10 20 0 0 0
Montserratan 15 0 10 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 280 115 165 0 0 0
St. Lucian 115 60 60 10 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 3,120 1,550 1,565 30 10 15
Vincentian/Grenadinian 325 145 180 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,440 655 785 10 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,485 715 770 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 49,100 23,700 25,405 205 90 110
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,790 935 860 10 0 0
Arawak 55 30 30 0 0 0
Argentinian 1,360 610 745 0 0 0
Belizean 35 20 15 0 0 0
Bolivian 185 60 125 0 10 0
Brazilian 4,065 1,830 2,230 15 10 0
Chilean 3,840 1,840 2,000 15 10 10
Colombian 4,600 2,240 2,355 25 0 20
Costa Rican 460 225 230 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 740 355 385 0 0 0
Guatemalan 1,985 1,050 935 10 10 0
Guyanese 1,240 635 600 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,200 575 625 10 10 10
Honduran 1,120 585 530 0 0 0
Maya 620 335 290 10 10 0
Mexican 15,115 7,170 7,945 50 25 30
Nicaraguan 1,060 485 570 10 0 10
Panamanian 195 105 90 0 10 0
Paraguayan 285 145 135 0 0 0
Peruvian 3,100 1,435 1,665 0 0 0
Salvadorean 5,310 2,690 2,620 25 10 20
Uruguayan 285 150 135 0 0 0
Venezuelan 1,555 750 800 15 10 10
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 2,450 1,205 1,245 20 10 10
African origins 40,665 20,870 19,795 780 455 330
Central and West African origins 4,965 2,665 2,305 110 70 40
Akan 30 20 10 0 0 0
Angolan 55 25 25 0 0 0
Ashanti 65 25 40 0 0 0
Beninese 30 15 15 0 0 0
Burkinabe 20 15 10 0 0 0
Cameroonian 85 45 40 10 0 0
Chadian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Congolese 675 355 325 0 0 0
Edo 60 40 15 0 0 0
Ewe 55 25 25 0 0 0
Gabonese 10 0 10 0 0 0
Gambian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 1,270 705 565 30 20 10
Guinean 125 45 80 0 0 0
Ibo 200 120 80 30 25 10
Ivorian 45 25 15 0 0 0
Liberian 205 90 115 0 0 0
Malian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Malinké 10 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 1,680 920 760 50 35 15
Peulh 20 10 15 0 0 0
Senegalese 45 35 15 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 90 40 50 0 0 0
Togolese 80 45 35 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 130 70 60 15 10 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 400 190 205 10 0 10
North African origins 7,325 3,840 3,490 175 105 65
Algerian 615 360 255 35 15 15
Berber 185 115 70 10 0 10
Coptic 120 70 55 0 10 0
Dinka 15 10 10 0 0 0
Egyptian 3,405 1,785 1,620 0 10 0
Libyan 210 150 60 0 0 0
Maure 105 40 65 0 0 0
Moroccan 1,480 780 700 30 15 10
Sudanese 940 405 535 95 60 30
Tunisian 380 205 175 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 170 100 65 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 17,295 8,745 8,550 275 160 115
Afrikaner 365 175 190 0 0 10
Amhara 115 60 55 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 235 125 115 0 0 0
Burundian 195 90 105 0 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 950 505 445 30 25 10
Ethiopian 2,020 1,060 965 20 10 10
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 1,170 570 605 0 0 0
Malagasy 80 50 30 0 0 0
Mauritian 760 420 335 10 10 10
Oromo 120 70 50 0 0 0
Rwandan 305 170 140 0 0 0
Seychellois 15 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 2,105 1,015 1,090 70 40 30
South African 6,485 3,305 3,180 25 15 10
Tanzanian 425 170 250 0 0 0
Tigrian 180 100 85 0 0 0
Ugandan 595 295 300 30 30 0
Zambian 120 65 60 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 565 290 270 70 35 35
Zulu 65 25 40 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,390 690 695 10 0 0
Other African origins 11,685 5,945 5,745 240 120 125
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,460 750 710 50 30 20
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 10,325 5,240 5,085 205 90 110
Asian origins 1,128,155 536,680 591,470 3,125 1,500 1,625
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 86,090 44,390 41,705 215 105 105
Afghan 7,500 3,785 3,715 10 10 10
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,655 2,510 2,140 45 30 15
Armenian 2,845 1,460 1,390 25 15 15
Assyrian 450 245 205 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 890 510 375 0 0 10
Georgian 550 290 260 0 0 0
Hazara 55 30 20 0 0 0
Iranian 44,355 22,490 21,865 60 20 35
Iraqi 5,205 2,635 2,565 0 10 0
Israeli 2,075 1,100 965 0 0 0
Jordanian 585 310 275 0 0 0
Kazakh 275 170 100 0 0 0
Kurd 1,980 1,075 900 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 100 70 30 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 155 85 70 0 0 0
Lebanese 5,320 2,830 2,490 20 10 10
Palestinian 2,245 1,190 1,060 0 0 0
Pashtun 325 190 140 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 550 320 220 0 0 10
Syrian 2,780 1,340 1,440 25 10 15
Tajik 240 120 115 0 0 0
Tatar 650 325 325 0 0 0
Turk 5,185 2,865 2,325 15 10 0
Turkmen 75 45 25 0 0 0
Uighur 100 45 50 0 0 0
Uzbek 245 135 110 0 0 0
Yemeni 255 160 90 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,135 1,105 1,030 0 0 0
South Asian origins 287,900 143,920 143,985 615 355 260
Bangladeshi 1,510 745 760 70 35 30
Bengali 755 355 405 50 30 15
Bhutanese 100 50 45 0 0 0
East Indian 243,135 121,175 121,960 355 220 135
Goan 320 160 160 0 0 0
Gujarati 615 300 320 0 0 0
Kashmiri 145 75 70 0 0 0
Nepali 1,155 550 605 20 10 10
Pakistani 10,825 5,610 5,210 85 45 40
Punjabi 30,670 15,525 15,145 15 10 0
Sinhalese 530 290 240 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 5,065 2,665 2,405 25 20 10
Tamil 1,060 580 475 10 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 7,200 3,550 3,655 15 0 10
East and Southeast Asian origins 759,850 351,250 408,605 2,315 1,050 1,265
Burmese 1,970 1,000 965 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,510 1,205 1,310 0 0 0
Chinese 499,175 234,015 265,160 375 175 200
Filipino 133,925 59,375 74,555 1,415 620 790
Hmong 115 55 55 0 0 0
Indonesian 4,935 2,355 2,575 10 0 0
Japanese 37,630 16,280 21,350 200 85 120
Karen 890 445 440 0 0 0
Korean 55,505 25,720 29,790 105 45 55
Laotian 1,775 870 905 0 0 0
Malaysian 4,230 1,955 2,275 0 0 0
Mongolian 1,000 485 525 10 0 10
Singaporean 895 420 475 0 0 0
Taiwanese 20,345 9,320 11,025 20 10 15
Thai 3,330 1,300 2,030 0 0 10
Tibetan 445 235 215 0 0 0
Vietnamese 34,915 17,065 17,850 245 120 120
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 630 265 365 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 1,805 910 890 15 10 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,805 915 895 15 10 0
Oceania origins 26,820 13,345 13,465 85 35 50
Australian 8,360 4,370 3,990 35 15 25
New Zealander 3,340 1,695 1,645 45 20 20
Pacific Islands origins 15,550 7,520 8,025 10 0 0
Fijian 13,085 6,375 6,705 0 0 0
Hawaiian 865 370 495 0 0 0
Maori 565 320 245 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 345 145 195 10 0 10
Samoan 245 125 120 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 680 320 355 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 960,895 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
Owner 612,005 ... ... 8,045 ... ...
Renter 348,700 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Band housing 190 ... ... 20 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Condominium 293,765 ... ... 1,315 ... ...
Not condominium 667,130 ... ... 13,670 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
No bedrooms 17,175 ... ... 145 ... ...
1 bedroom 208,400 ... ... 2,200 ... ...
2 bedrooms 259,450 ... ... 3,585 ... ...
3 bedrooms 215,335 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 260,530 ... ... 3,090 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 960,890 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 413,395 ... ... 5,350 ... ...
5 rooms 129,200 ... ... 3,235 ... ...
6 rooms 100,710 ... ... 2,480 ... ...
7 rooms 83,140 ... ... 1,600 ... ...
8 or more rooms 234,455 ... ... 2,310 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.6 ... ... 5.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 927,685 ... ... 14,215 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 33,210 ... ... 770 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 960,890 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Suitable 890,535 ... ... 13,410 ... ...
Not suitable 70,365 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1960 or before 128,710 ... ... 560 ... ...
1961 to 1980 253,845 ... ... 4,805 ... ...
1981 to 1990 151,760 ... ... 3,430 ... ...
1991 to 2000 171,550 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
2001 to 2005 71,265 ... ... 1,355 ... ...
2006 to 2010 95,910 ... ... 945 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 87,855 ... ... 935 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 906,230 ... ... 12,275 ... ...
Major repairs needed 54,665 ... ... 2,710 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 household maintainer 555,795 ... ... 8,750 ... ...
2 household maintainers 364,605 ... ... 5,630 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 40,495 ... ... 595 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 960,895 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
15 to 24 years 30,220 ... ... 500 ... ...
25 to 34 years 142,600 ... ... 2,900 ... ...
35 to 44 years 171,450 ... ... 3,025 ... ...
45 to 54 years 209,675 ... ... 3,450 ... ...
55 to 64 years 188,785 ... ... 3,055 ... ...
65 to 74 years 126,445 ... ... 1,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 66,025 ... ... 475 ... ...
85 years and over 25,700 ... ... 130 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 953,380 ... ... 14,865 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 648,420 ... ... 13,020 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 304,955 ... ... 1,845 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 240,995 ... ... 1,605 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 608,080 ... ... 7,975 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.3 ... ... 61.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 25.4 ... ... 9.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,376 ... ... 1,581 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,622 ... ... 1,739 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 800,220 ... ... 321,099 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 1,005,920 ... ... 346,427 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 347,220 ... ... 6,900 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.1 ... ... 41.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 43.5 ... ... 16.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,136 ... ... 1,298 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,242 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 2,064,610 998,830 1,065,780 32,325 16,475 15,855
No certificate, diploma or degree 287,135 139,610 147,525 8,860 4,745 4,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 589,940 288,420 301,520 6,915 3,510 3,405
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,187,535 570,805 616,730 16,550 8,215 8,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 133,015 94,640 38,380 3,170 2,475 690
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 61,205 35,080 26,125 1,565 1,090 475
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 71,810 59,560 12,255 1,600 1,385 220
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 345,280 145,135 200,145 6,115 2,730 3,380
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 77,845 32,950 44,900 805 325 485
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 631,385 298,080 333,305 6,470 2,690 3,775
Bachelor's degree 415,805 191,250 224,550 4,485 1,865 2,615
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 44,855 18,920 25,935 320 110 205
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 18,135 9,810 8,325 130 60 70
Master's degree 129,655 63,875 65,780 1,440 600 840
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 22,935 14,225 8,710 95 60 40
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,392,440 671,970 720,470 23,610 11,885 11,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 111,575 58,090 53,480 4,845 2,650 2,195
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 339,185 168,975 170,210 4,570 2,320 2,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 941,685 444,905 496,780 14,190 6,915 7,285
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 93,815 67,360 26,455 2,615 2,040 570
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 43,165 24,930 18,230 1,315 925 395
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 50,655 42,430 8,225 1,300 1,120 180
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 267,620 112,745 154,885 5,135 2,250 2,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 58,545 24,490 34,055 650 260 385
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 521,700 240,310 281,385 5,795 2,360 3,435
Bachelor's degree 342,235 154,945 187,290 4,000 1,640 2,360
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 35,940 14,735 21,210 275 95 180
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 14,490 7,215 7,280 115 50 65
Master's degree 111,335 53,020 58,310 1,320 535 785
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 17,690 10,400 7,300 80 45 40
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 2,064,610 998,835 1,065,780 32,325 16,470 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 877,080 428,030 449,050 15,775 8,255 7,520
Education 69,880 15,415 54,465 1,525 400 1,125
13. Education 69,880 15,410 54,470 1,525 405 1,125
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 67,210 31,010 36,200 405 220 185
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 11,500 8,720 2,780 95 80 10
50. Visual and performing arts 55,710 22,290 33,420 315 145 170
Humanities 79,940 30,295 49,645 655 260 395
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 11,125 2,575 8,550 105 25 80
23. English language and literature/letters 22,630 7,005 15,625 110 30 80
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 24,845 9,590 15,260 215 80 140
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 350 140 215 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 4,010 2,390 1,620 50 35 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 5,345 3,190 2,160 85 50 40
54. History 9,335 4,980 4,355 80 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 2,305 430 1,875 0 0 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 155,565 57,725 97,840 1,615 590 1,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,615 690 1,925 65 15 60
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 16,575 5,980 10,595 210 70 135
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 19,095 1,740 17,350 305 50 255
22. Legal professions and studies 24,595 9,270 15,320 230 105 115
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,635 770 1,860 25 0 20
42. Psychology 26,775 7,540 19,235 205 30 175
45. Social sciences 63,280 31,730 31,550 585 315 270
Business, management and public administration 260,400 112,020 148,380 3,420 1,005 2,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 420 130 285 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 10,235 2,465 7,770 420 85 335
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 249,745 109,420 140,320 2,995 920 2,075
Physical and life sciences and technologies 55,940 29,310 26,640 655 325 330
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 22,715 10,225 12,490 305 135 165
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 13,390 6,565 6,825 160 65 95
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 635 160 475 10 10 0
40. Physical sciences 17,610 11,790 5,820 160 110 50
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,600 565 1,035 25 15 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 56,690 37,010 19,680 400 235 165
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 44,915 31,730 13,190 320 220 100
25. Library science 3,210 480 2,725 45 0 40
27. Mathematics and statistics 7,980 4,430 3,550 35 10 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 590 375 215 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 211,910 186,360 25,550 3,535 3,165 370
04. Architecture and related services 11,380 7,200 4,185 120 65 55
14. Engineering 74,080 59,710 14,370 455 365 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 33,825 29,890 3,935 735 635 100
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 40 25 10 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 39,190 37,980 1,210 975 920 55
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 35,815 34,715 1,095 1,025 970 60
48. Precision production 17,580 16,840 745 215 210 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 16,890 9,535 7,350 625 375 255
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 10,385 5,480 4,905 65 20 45
03. Natural resources and conservation 6,505 4,060 2,450 565 350 210
Health and related fields 159,905 36,460 123,440 2,120 485 1,635
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 12,705 6,575 6,125 210 110 100
51. Health professions and related programs 141,910 26,980 114,930 1,885 365 1,520
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 5,295 2,905 2,390 30 20 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 52,975 25,600 27,375 1,590 1,160 435
12. Personal and culinary services 36,770 12,030 24,745 485 170 310
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 90 85 10 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 265 250 15 25 20 0
43. Security and protective services 5,915 4,425 1,495 250 195 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 9,940 8,810 1,125 820 765 60
Other 220 70 155 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 225 70 150 0 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 1,392,435 671,965 720,475 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 450,760 227,065 223,695 9,415 4,975 4,445
Education 49,160 10,165 38,995 1,325 350 975
13. Education 49,160 10,165 38,995 1,325 350 975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 54,535 25,050 29,485 335 180 160
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 9,115 6,975 2,140 80 65 10
50. Visual and performing arts 45,415 18,075 27,340 260 110 145
Humanities 62,810 23,065 39,740 530 205 320
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 8,935 1,885 7,055 80 20 60
23. English language and literature/letters 17,550 5,320 12,235 95 25 65
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 20,030 7,495 12,530 180 55 120
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 270 115 155 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 3,135 1,830 1,310 40 30 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,965 2,340 1,620 50 25 30
54. History 7,210 3,755 3,460 75 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 1,705 325 1,380 0 0 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 127,395 45,820 81,575 1,405 525 880
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,270 580 1,685 60 10 50
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 14,210 5,000 9,205 175 70 105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 15,160 1,385 13,770 260 45 215
22. Legal professions and studies 20,290 6,915 13,375 205 95 105
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,135 615 1,515 20 0 15
42. Psychology 21,460 5,815 15,650 170 25 150
45. Social sciences 51,875 25,505 26,370 520 280 235
Business, management and public administration 213,390 90,380 123,015 3,045 880 2,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 310 105 200 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 8,095 1,895 6,200 365 65 295
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 204,985 88,375 116,605 2,680 810 1,875
Physical and life sciences and technologies 42,715 21,695 21,020 575 285 290
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 18,145 8,020 10,120 265 120 150
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 9,880 4,685 5,195 130 55 80
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 500 115 385 10 0 0
40. Physical sciences 13,105 8,500 4,600 150 100 55
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,095 370 725 20 10 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 49,880 32,880 16,995 375 215 160
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 40,915 28,945 11,965 300 200 100
25. Library science 2,350 365 1,985 40 0 45
27. Mathematics and statistics 6,115 3,260 2,850 35 10 20
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 500 310 190 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 162,555 140,255 22,300 2,930 2,605 330
04. Architecture and related services 9,170 5,455 3,720 85 35 45
14. Engineering 60,360 47,375 12,980 400 310 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 24,985 21,790 3,195 640 550 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 20 0 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 29,305 28,340 965 820 770 45
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 26,760 25,920 840 830 790 40
48. Precision production 11,945 11,365 590 155 155 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 13,480 7,310 6,175 560 330 230
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 8,225 4,165 4,060 50 15 35
03. Natural resources and conservation 5,260 3,145 2,110 510 315 195
Health and related fields 125,485 28,740 96,745 1,830 420 1,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 10,075 5,185 4,890 175 90 85
51. Health professions and related programs 111,260 21,460 89,795 1,630 315 1,315
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 4,155 2,095 2,055 25 15 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 40,095 19,480 20,615 1,285 920 360
12. Personal and culinary services 27,530 9,115 18,415 420 160 255
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 45 40 10 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 100 95 0 20 20 0
43. Security and protective services 4,830 3,550 1,285 215 160 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 7,590 6,675 915 615 575 45
Other 180 55 125 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 180 55 120 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 2,064,610 998,835 1,065,785 32,325 16,475 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 877,080 428,030 449,050 15,775 8,255 7,525
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 1,187,535 570,805 616,730 16,555 8,220 8,335
Location of study inside Canada 808,025 390,720 417,305 14,785 7,445 7,345
Same as province or territory of residence 651,950 311,405 340,545 4,155 2,040 2,115
Different than province or territory of residence 156,075 79,315 76,760 10,630 5,400 5,225
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 379,505 180,085 199,420 1,765 775 990
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 42,490 23,545 18,950 310 125 185
Philippines 48,070 17,835 30,230 515 180 340
India 35,220 17,465 17,755 105 70 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 33,180 18,105 15,070 175 95 85
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 58,575 26,315 32,260 20 15 10
France 3,355 1,850 1,505 25 20 10
Other 158,620 74,970 83,645 610 270 340
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 1,392,440 671,970 720,475 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 450,760 227,065 223,695 9,415 4,970 4,440
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 941,680 444,905 496,780 14,195 6,910 7,280
Location of study inside Canada 641,620 307,965 333,660 12,650 6,245 6,410
Same as province or territory of residence 522,570 247,290 275,280 3,525 1,680 1,850
Different than province or territory of residence 119,050 60,670 58,385 9,125 4,570 4,560
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 300,065 136,940 163,120 1,540 665 875
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 31,750 17,165 14,590 265 105 160
Philippines 41,085 15,065 26,015 460 155 305
India 29,660 14,020 15,635 100 65 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 21,325 11,480 9,845 120 70 50
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 50,715 22,290 28,420 20 15 10
France 2,815 1,570 1,245 15 10 0
Other 122,715 55,350 67,365 555 240 315
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 2,064,615 998,835 1,065,780 32,330 16,475 15,855
In the labour force 1,355,520 703,360 652,160 23,945 12,640 11,305
Employed 1,276,900 663,785 613,115 21,415 11,075 10,345
Unemployed 78,620 39,570 39,050 2,535 1,570 960
Not in the labour force 709,090 295,475 413,620 8,380 3,835 4,545
Participation rate 65.7 70.4 61.2 74.1 76.7 71.3
Employment rate 61.8 66.5 57.5 66.2 67.2 65.2
Unemployment rate 5.8 5.6 6.0 10.6 12.4 8.5
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 2,064,615 998,835 1,065,780 32,330 16,475 15,855
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 665,515 276,425 389,090 7,415 3,400 4,020
Worked 1,399,100 722,410 676,695 24,910 13,075 11,835
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 657,640 374,985 282,650 13,780 7,325 6,450
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 741,460 347,425 394,040 11,135 5,745 5,385
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.2 43.0 41.3 41.6 41.4 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 1,355,520 703,360 652,160 23,945 12,640 11,305
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 24,960 11,630 13,325 695 390 300
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 1,330,565 691,730 638,830 23,250 12,245 11,005
Employee 1,150,055 579,375 570,680 21,895 11,385 10,510
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 180,505 112,355 68,155 1,355 865 500
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 1,355,520 703,365 652,160 23,945 12,640 11,305
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 24,955 11,635 13,325 695 395 300
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 1,330,565 691,725 638,835 23,255 12,245 11,010
0 Management occupations 156,610 97,575 59,040 2,830 1,685 1,145
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 222,325 71,120 151,210 3,895 1,000 2,895
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 101,405 79,690 21,710 1,550 1,145 405
3 Health occupations 83,990 20,060 63,930 1,205 200 1,005
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 148,620 49,540 99,080 4,045 1,500 2,545
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 61,975 31,655 30,320 605 255 350
6 Sales and service occupations 331,590 147,165 184,430 4,325 1,995 2,330
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 167,640 157,870 9,775 3,785 3,560 225
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 17,660 12,070 5,590 670 610 60
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 38,740 24,985 13,760 330 285 45
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 1,355,520 703,360 652,160 23,945 12,640 11,305
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 24,955 11,630 13,325 695 395 300
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 1,330,565 691,725 638,835 23,255 12,245 11,005
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 13,025 6,860 6,160 190 170 25
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4,470 3,245 1,225 1,440 1,145 295
22 Utilities 6,840 4,430 2,410 300 235 60
23 Construction 98,365 85,805 12,555 1,745 1,505 245
31-33 Manufacturing 84,355 56,870 27,485 240 175 65
41 Wholesale trade 55,415 36,140 19,275 290 235 55
44-45 Retail trade 150,000 70,385 79,615 2,260 1,180 1,075
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 74,775 57,460 17,320 1,460 1,105 355
51 Information and cultural industries 50,230 31,635 18,600 465 235 240
52 Finance and insurance 65,245 28,935 36,315 345 110 230
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 35,440 19,460 15,980 415 220 190
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 133,130 74,620 58,505 930 470 460
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,185 1,450 1,730 15 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 61,000 35,270 25,730 710 410 295
61 Educational services 99,830 33,935 65,895 1,805 525 1,285
62 Health care and social assistance 137,665 28,495 109,170 2,175 390 1,785
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 31,525 15,900 15,635 350 195 155
72 Accommodation and food services 111,360 48,695 62,665 1,230 520 710
81 Other services (except public administration) 60,840 24,870 35,970 870 420 455
91 Public administration 53,855 27,260 26,595 6,010 2,990 3,020
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 1,276,900 663,790 613,115 21,415 11,070 10,345
Worked at home 104,865 52,665 52,200 780 375 400
Worked outside Canada 12,825 9,110 3,715 10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 169,320 123,645 45,680 1,975 1,590 385
Worked at usual place 989,890 478,370 511,520 18,650 9,095 9,560
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 989,890 478,370 511,520 18,655 9,095 9,560
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 436,405 192,755 243,650 17,200 8,175 9,025
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 534,525 274,720 259,810 755 505 250
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 14,895 8,330 6,570 550 335 220
Commute to a different province or territory 4,060 2,565 1,495 150 85 65
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 1,159,215 602,010 557,200 20,630 10,690 9,940
Car, truck, van - as a driver 745,820 419,660 326,160 11,820 6,310 5,505
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 58,040 22,500 35,535 2,000 850 1,155
Public transit 235,985 100,450 135,535 255 140 115
Walked 77,830 33,760 44,075 4,910 2,165 2,745
Bicycle 27,240 17,585 9,650 340 240 95
Other method 14,305 8,055 6,250 1,305 980 325
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 1,159,210 602,015 557,200 20,630 10,685 9,940
Less than 15 minutes 207,755 93,355 114,400 15,205 7,700 7,505
15 to 29 minutes 375,370 191,570 183,805 3,805 1,955 1,855
30 to 44 minutes 306,130 169,105 137,030 640 310 330
45 to 59 minutes 139,550 76,570 62,975 180 130 50
60 minutes and over 130,405 71,410 58,990 795 595 195
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 1,159,210 602,010 557,200 20,630 10,685 9,945
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 75,905 52,030 23,880 650 495 160
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 182,840 110,300 72,540 1,945 1,320 625
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 282,190 141,805 140,380 5,725 3,230 2,490
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 260,320 120,855 139,470 8,035 3,485 4,550
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 183,650 83,955 99,695 2,030 975 1,055
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 174,300 93,070 81,235 2,240 1,185 1,060
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 1,449,815 746,815 703,000 25,565 13,355 12,205
Single responses 1,408,665 726,520 682,150 25,360 13,265 12,100
Official languages 1,333,800 686,630 647,165 24,990 13,075 11,915
English 1,330,560 685,750 644,805 24,790 13,005 11,780
French 3,245 885 2,360 200 70 135
Non-official languages 74,865 39,885 34,980 370 185 180
Aboriginal languages 10 0 0 330 155 170
Algonquian languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 25 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 160 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 125 60 60
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 50
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 10 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 10 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 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 74,860 39,880 34,980 40 30 10
Afro-Asiatic languages 390 245 140 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 10 0 10 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 380 245 130 0 0 0
Amharic 10 10 0 0 0 0
Arabic 275 195 80 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 25 20 10 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 75 30 45 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,000 920 1,085 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 1,985 900 1,080 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 745 360 380 0 10 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 10 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 25 10 15 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 50 35 20 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 635 300 335 10 10 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 25 15 15 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 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 17,420 10,045 7,370 0 10 0
Albanian 10 15 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 730 340 395 0 0 0
Baltic languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 720 330 385 10 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Croatian 25 10 20 0 0 0
Czech 20 10 10 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Polish 100 45 55 0 0 0
Russian 435 190 250 0 0 0
Serbian 85 50 35 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Slovak 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 340 185 155 0 0 0
Afrikaans 10 10 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 0 0 0 0
Dutch 75 40 30 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 210 100 110 0 0 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Swedish 25 20 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 55 25 30 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 14,590 8,630 5,960 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 13,515 7,915 5,600 0 0 0
Bengali 15 15 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 35 15 25 0 0 0
Hindi 265 160 105 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 20 10 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 13,130 7,695 5,435 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 45 20 15 0 0 0
Iranian languages 1,075 715 355 0 0 0
Kurdish 30 25 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 1,045 695 350 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,695 865 835 0 0 0
Catalan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Italian 85 35 50 0 0 0
Portuguese 490 245 245 0 0 0
Romanian 70 40 20 0 0 0
Spanish 1,040 530 515 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 1,545 585 960 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Korean 5,075 2,715 2,355 0 0 0
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 175 55 115 0 0 0
American Sign Language 140 25 110 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 35 25 10 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 47,255 24,805 22,450 20 10 0
Chinese languages 47,185 24,765 22,425 20 10 10
Cantonese 22,885 11,635 11,250 0 0 0
Hakka 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 23,195 12,570 10,625 10 0 10
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 210 120 90 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 50 25 25 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 850 410 430 10 10 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 65 40 25 0 0 0
Burmese 20 10 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tibetan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 100 45 55 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 100 45 55 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 50 35 10 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 10 0 0 0 0
Turkish 35 25 0 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 30 20 15 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 15 10 10 0 0 0
Hungarian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Multiple responses 41,150 20,300 20,850 205 95 110
English and French 2,780 1,230 1,550 65 40 25
English and non-official language 37,980 18,925 19,060 135 55 75
French and non-official language 35 25 15 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 350 125 225 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 1,449,815 746,820 702,995 25,565 13,355 12,210
None 1,311,375 677,965 633,405 23,255 12,340 10,915
English 30,725 15,720 15,010 445 205 250
French 11,780 5,160 6,620 630 280 350
Non-official language 93,460 46,775 46,685 1,220 525 695
Aboriginal 115 45 70 1,050 460 595
Non-Aboriginal 93,345 46,735 46,615 170 70 100
English and French 35 25 15 0 0 0
English and non-official language 1,115 540 580 0 0 0
French and non-official language 1,320 625 690 10 10 0
English, French and non-official language 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 2,403,020 1,173,535 1,229,480 40,525 20,610 19,915
Non-movers 2,024,075 986,910 1,037,165 34,010 17,345 16,665
Movers 378,945 186,625 192,320 6,520 3,265 3,250
Non-migrants 207,285 101,800 105,485 3,700 1,830 1,870
Migrants 171,655 84,825 86,835 2,820 1,435 1,380
Internal migrants 117,565 58,210 59,355 2,565 1,325 1,240
Intraprovincial migrants 93,805 46,105 47,700 700 330 375
Interprovincial migrants 23,760 12,100 11,660 1,865 1,000 870
External migrants 54,095 26,620 27,475 250 115 140
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 2,310,250 1,125,640 1,184,605 38,035 19,310 18,720
Non-movers 1,298,680 632,380 666,300 21,380 10,970 10,410
Movers 1,011,565 493,260 518,305 16,650 8,340 8,310
Non-migrants 516,530 251,585 264,945 9,000 4,570 4,430
Migrants 495,040 241,680 253,360 7,655 3,770 3,880
Internal migrants 309,035 151,830 157,205 6,755 3,355 3,400
Intraprovincial migrants 246,845 121,080 125,765 1,745 835 915
Interprovincial migrants 62,190 30,755 31,440 5,010 2,530 2,490
External migrants 186,000 89,845 96,155 895 415 480

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Vancouver [Census metropolitan area], British Columbia and Northwest Territories [Territory] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 28, 2024).

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