Census Profile, 2016 Census
Capital, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province]

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 383,360 ... ... 4,648,055 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 359,991 ... ... 4,400,057 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.5 ... ... 5.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 183,562 ... ... 2,063,417 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 170,157 ... ... 1,881,969 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 163.8 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 2,340.49 ... ... 922,503.01 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 383,360 184,900 198,460 4,648,055 2,278,245 2,369,815
0 to 14 years 49,895 25,330 24,565 691,390 355,400 335,985
0 to 4 years 16,125 8,135 7,990 220,625 113,355 107,275
5 to 9 years 16,895 8,635 8,260 236,900 122,070 114,830
10 to 14 years 16,870 8,555 8,320 233,860 119,975 113,885
15 to 64 years 250,375 122,140 128,235 3,107,680 1,527,280 1,580,400
15 to 19 years 18,970 9,480 9,490 258,980 133,000 125,985
20 to 24 years 24,740 12,505 12,235 287,560 147,615 139,945
25 to 29 years 24,405 12,180 12,220 303,000 151,585 151,415
30 to 34 years 24,680 12,325 12,360 313,750 155,035 158,715
35 to 39 years 23,515 11,655 11,860 293,590 143,070 150,520
40 to 44 years 22,685 11,020 11,665 295,045 141,930 153,115
45 to 49 years 24,650 11,965 12,680 322,365 155,325 167,040
50 to 54 years 27,725 13,425 14,305 354,375 172,065 182,310
55 to 59 years 29,495 13,830 15,665 354,925 171,210 183,715
60 to 64 years 29,500 13,755 15,745 324,095 156,450 167,645
65 years and over 83,090 37,430 45,660 848,985 395,560 453,425
65 to 69 years 27,665 13,060 14,605 287,520 139,490 148,035
70 to 74 years 19,225 9,110 10,110 201,785 97,675 104,110
75 to 79 years 13,205 6,130 7,070 145,225 68,715 76,510
80 to 84 years 10,165 4,550 5,615 105,255 48,645 56,610
85 years and over 12,840 4,585 8,255 109,190 41,035 68,155
85 to 89 years 7,355 2,890 4,470 67,510 27,930 39,575
90 to 94 years 4,180 1,380 2,800 31,815 10,615 21,205
95 to 99 years 1,145 290 855 8,545 2,215 6,330
100 years and over 160 25 135 1,325 275 1,050
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 13.0 13.7 12.4 14.9 15.6 14.2
15 to 64 years 65.3 66.1 64.6 66.9 67.0 66.7
65 years and over 21.7 20.2 23.0 18.3 17.4 19.1
85 years and over 3.3 2.5 4.2 2.3 1.8 2.9
Average age of the population 44.4 43.3 45.4 42.3 41.5 43.1
Median age of the population 45.5 44.1 46.8 43.0 41.9 44.0
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Single-detached house 70,630 ... ... 830,660 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 10,400 ... ... 177,830 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 87,130 ... ... 824,190 ... ...
Semi-detached house 6,220 ... ... 57,395 ... ...
Row house 10,380 ... ... 147,830 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 25,835 ... ... 230,075 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 44,375 ... ... 385,140 ... ...
Other single-attached house 320 ... ... 3,755 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,990 ... ... 49,290 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 170,155 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1 person 56,720 ... ... 541,910 ... ...
2 persons 64,200 ... ... 663,770 ... ...
3 persons 22,550 ... ... 277,690 ... ...
4 persons 17,830 ... ... 243,125 ... ...
5 or more persons 8,860 ... ... 155,470 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 372,875 ... ... 4,560,240 ... ...
Average household size 2.2 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 333,465 159,575 173,890 3,956,665 1,922,840 2,033,825
Married or living common law 187,075 93,310 93,765 2,297,325 1,146,175 1,151,150
Married 150,425 75,000 75,425 1,925,345 959,690 965,645
Living common law 36,650 18,310 18,340 371,985 186,485 185,505
Not married and not living common law 146,390 66,265 80,125 1,659,335 776,660 882,675
Never married 90,310 48,280 42,025 1,076,085 582,975 493,110
Separated 9,115 4,015 5,095 105,700 45,225 60,475
Divorced 27,535 9,935 17,600 263,870 103,475 160,395
Widowed 19,435 4,030 15,405 213,685 44,990 168,700
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 106,335 ... ... 1,311,340 ... ...
2 persons 63,895 ... ... 703,685 ... ...
3 persons 20,765 ... ... 275,965 ... ...
4 persons 16,640 ... ... 243,960 ... ...
5 or more persons 5,040 ... ... 87,730 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.7 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 106,340 ... ... 1,311,345 ... ...
Total couple families 90,950 ... ... 1,113,405 ... ...
Married couples 72,630 ... ... 927,440 ... ...
Common-law couples 18,325 ... ... 185,960 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 15,385 ... ... 197,940 ... ...
Female parent 11,945 ... ... 155,670 ... ...
Male parent 3,440 ... ... 42,265 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 90,955 ... ... 1,113,400 ... ...
Couples without children 53,540 ... ... 577,790 ... ...
Couples with children 37,410 ... ... 535,610 ... ...
1 child 16,715 ... ... 221,065 ... ...
2 children 15,840 ... ... 230,705 ... ...
3 or more children 4,850 ... ... 83,840 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 15,385 ... ... 197,940 ... ...
1 child 10,350 ... ... 125,890 ... ...
2 children 4,045 ... ... 54,900 ... ...
3 or more children 990 ... ... 17,145 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 89,660 40,715 48,945 882,895 418,495 464,405
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
One-census-family households 101,115 ... ... 1,195,735 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 50,975 ... ... 527,700 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 50,140 ... ... 668,035 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 2,575 ... ... 55,620 ... ...
Non-census-family households 66,465 ... ... 630,620 ... ...
One-person households 56,720 ... ... 541,915 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 9,750 ... ... 88,705 ... ...
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 15 377,670 182,240 195,430 4,598,415 2,255,395 2,343,015
English only 336,115 163,740 172,370 4,127,770 2,050,130 2,077,645
French only 155 65 90 1,810 820 985
English and French 38,265 17,115 21,145 314,925 140,650 174,275
Neither English nor French 3,140 1,315 1,825 153,910 63,795 90,115
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 16 377,665 182,240 195,430 4,598,415 2,255,395 2,343,020
English 367,440 177,435 190,000 4,373,330 2,156,680 2,216,655
French 6,175 3,060 3,115 55,325 27,680 27,640
English and French 1,005 475 530 18,000 8,315 9,685
Neither English nor French 3,050 1,265 1,785 151,760 62,720 89,040
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 6,680 3,295 3,385 64,325 31,840 32,480
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.4
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 18 377,670 182,235 195,430 4,598,415 2,255,400 2,343,015
Single responses 372,385 179,765 192,620 4,494,995 2,205,775 2,289,220
Official languages 322,925 157,545 165,380 3,227,535 1,614,375 1,613,160
English 316,565 154,395 162,165 3,170,110 1,585,760 1,584,355
French 6,360 3,145 3,215 57,425 28,615 28,810
Non-official languages 49,465 22,225 27,240 1,267,460 591,400 676,060
Aboriginal languages 265 120 145 8,435 3,940 4,490
Algonquian languages 45 20 25 1,050 445 605
Blackfoot 0 0 0 40 5 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 35 15 15 840 375 465
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Plains Cree 15 5 5 150 60 85
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 25 15 10
Woods Cree 10 5 5 60 25 35
Cree, n.o.s. 15 10 5 585 270 320
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 5 10 5 10
Malecite 0 0 0 5 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 10 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 5 5 155 55 105
Algonquin 0 0 5 5 5 0
Ojibway 5 5 5 135 50 90
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 5 10 2,310 1,045 1,260
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 5 5 2,295 1,045 1,250
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 55
Beaver 0 0 0 160 75 85
Carrier 5 0 0 1,005 460 550
Chilcotin 5 0 0 650 295 355
Dene 5 5 0 90 35 50
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Gwich'in 5 0 0 15 5 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Sekani 0 0 0 85 40 45
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 75 30 45
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 5 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 5 15
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 50 25 30
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 105 45 50
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 15 10 5
Tahltan 0 0 0 90 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 5 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 10
Haida 0 0 0 70 30 40
Inuit languages 5 0 5 80 30 55
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuktitut 5 0 0 50 20 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 15 10 5
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 10 5 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 100 55 50
Michif 5 5 0 35 20 10
Salish languages 150 75 75 2,270 1,115 1,155
Comox 5 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 50 20 30 475 230 245
Lillooet 5 0 0 315 155 160
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 0 0 435 220 215
Squamish 0 0 0 35 20 20
Straits 80 45 40 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 330 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 250 130 120
Siouan languages 0 0 0 45 25 20
Dakota 0 0 0 30 15 20
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 5
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 30 15 15
Tsimshian languages 5 0 5 1,460 715 740
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 0 875 435 445
Nisga'a 0 0 0 385 195 190
Tsimshian 0 0 0 195 90 110
Wakashan languages 30 15 20 795 365 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 55
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 100 45 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 0 5 320 140 180
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 25 10 15 275 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 5 10 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 0 5 190 80 110
Non-Aboriginal languages 49,200 22,105 27,095 1,259,025 587,455 671,570
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,685 930 760 24,870 13,405 11,465
Berber languages 15 5 5 115 75 45
Kabyle 5 5 5 40 30 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 80 45 30
Cushitic languages 80 45 45 1,505 765 740
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oromo 25 10 10 205 115 95
Somali 60 30 30 1,270 640 640
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Semitic languages 1,585 875 715 23,195 12,540 10,655
Amharic 110 45 60 1,370 670 700
Arabic 1,250 705 545 17,480 9,595 7,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 5 0 650 315 330
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 440 245 200
Harari 0 0 0 20 5 15
Hebrew 115 60 55 2,065 1,125 940
Maltese 25 15 10 215 100 115
Tigrigna 75 40 40 805 395 405
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 150 80 65
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,120 500 615 28,740 13,170 15,575
Khmer (Cambodian) 135 65 70 1,560 710 850
Vietnamese 985 440 545 27,150 12,440 14,710
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Austronesian languages 4,025 1,515 2,515 96,535 38,765 57,770
Bikol 10 0 5 375 165 215
Cebuano 245 90 155 4,065 1,565 2,505
Fijian 5 5 5 470 240 230
Hiligaynon 50 20 25 1,470 550 920
Ilocano 195 70 120 5,240 2,055 3,190
Malagasy 0 0 0 20 10 15
Malay 105 30 70 3,895 1,675 2,220
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 5 5 700 320 380
Pangasinan 10 5 0 295 130 170
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,335 1,260 2,085 78,770 31,550 47,220
Waray-Waray 15 10 5 215 85 135
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 1,015 435 580
Creole languages 45 20 20 840 440 400
Haitian Creole 5 5 0 35 20 15
Creole, n.o.s. 20 15 10 500 255 245
Creole languages, n.i.e. 20 5 15 305 155 145
Dravidian languages 355 185 165 7,500 3,995 3,510
Kannada 20 10 10 280 150 135
Malayalam 90 50 40 2,385 1,260 1,130
Tamil 145 70 70 3,615 1,875 1,740
Telugu 95 50 45 1,175 695 480
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 5 5 45 20 25
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 140 75 70
Indo-European languages 24,945 11,660 13,280 588,175 286,135 302,035
Albanian 125 70 55 1,465 765 705
Armenian 50 30 20 1,195 600 600
Balto-Slavic languages 4,410 1,995 2,415 83,110 38,595 44,515
Baltic languages 110 65 45 1,070 485 585
Latvian 55 35 20 565 255 300
Lithuanian 55 30 20 505 225 280
Slavic languages 4,300 1,935 2,370 82,040 38,110 43,930
Belarusan 5 5 0 95 45 50
Bosnian 35 10 20 1,360 675 685
Bulgarian 115 50 60 2,025 955 1,070
Croatian 420 210 210 7,475 3,655 3,820
Czech 375 180 195 5,920 2,850 3,070
Macedonian 15 5 10 325 160 165
Polish 1,115 515 600 16,910 7,875 9,035
Russian 1,080 445 640 25,955 11,640 14,310
Serbian 195 90 100 7,045 3,600 3,450
Serbo-Croatian 90 40 45 1,395 670 725
Slovak 145 65 75 3,400 1,525 1,870
Slovene (Slovenian) 80 35 45 1,160 545 615
Ukrainian 615 255 355 8,630 3,730 4,900
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 5 345 175 170
Celtic languages 85 40 40 615 325 290
Scottish Gaelic 25 20 5 240 130 110
Welsh 40 20 25 280 145 135
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 95 50 45
Germanic languages 7,960 3,580 4,375 101,725 48,350 53,380
Afrikaans 185 95 90 3,260 1,655 1,610
Danish 465 205 260 4,665 2,280 2,385
Dutch 2,090 980 1,105 21,020 10,130 10,895
Frisian 20 10 15 295 145 145
German 4,665 2,055 2,615 66,885 31,525 35,360
Icelandic 30 15 15 275 135 145
Norwegian 220 105 115 2,005 970 1,035
Swedish 205 85 125 2,520 1,100 1,420
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 10 25 445 220 225
Yiddish 40 20 20 290 150 140
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 65 45 25
Greek 320 185 135 6,115 3,245 2,870
Indo-Iranian languages 6,180 3,055 3,125 297,800 147,830 149,970
Indo-Aryan languages 5,220 2,565 2,660 251,000 124,260 126,740
Bengali 150 70 80 3,180 1,665 1,510
Gujarati 150 75 75 6,895 3,290 3,605
Hindi 525 280 245 26,720 12,910 13,810
Kashmiri 5 5 0 65 35 25
Konkani 15 5 5 255 130 125
Marathi 30 15 20 620 325 295
Nepali 75 40 30 1,155 620 540
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 5 70 35 35
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,885 1,860 2,025 198,805 98,525 100,285
Sindhi 50 30 20 1,675 780 895
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 80 45 35 1,675 845 830
Urdu 265 145 120 9,885 5,090 4,795
Iranian languages 935 480 450 46,390 23,355 23,035
Kurdish 5 10 0 1,765 945 825
Pashto 50 30 20 1,155 615 535
Persian (Farsi) 870 445 430 43,470 21,795 21,675
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 30 10 10 410 220 195
Italic (Romance) languages 5,810 2,700 3,110 96,135 46,430 49,710
Catalan 10 5 10 160 85 75
Italian 1,065 525 545 22,680 11,445 11,230
Portuguese 1,410 645 755 17,450 8,240 9,210
Romanian 295 140 155 8,730 4,250 4,480
Spanish 3,025 1,385 1,640 47,010 22,335 24,675
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 105 65 40
Japanese 1,510 425 1,090 21,350 7,195 14,150
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 85 50 35
Georgian 10 5 0 85 50 40
Korean 1,620 670 945 52,160 23,495 28,670
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 360 150 205
Mongolian 0 0 5 360 155 210
Niger-Congo languages 290 140 140 3,725 1,875 1,850
Akan (Twi) 20 10 10 495 275 220
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 5 5
Edo 0 0 0 85 50 35
Ewe 5 5 0 85 45 35
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 5 45 25 20
Ga 0 0 5 45 20 25
Ganda 10 5 5 90 45 45
Igbo 15 0 10 245 145 105
Lingala 0 5 0 80 30 45
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 0 0 115 50 60
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 35 15 15 155 70 80
Shona 15 5 5 215 100 115
Swahili 65 35 30 805 400 405
Wolof 10 10 5 50 25 25
Yoruba 15 10 10 330 185 150
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 80 35 40 885 410 480
Nilo-Saharan languages 15 10 5 340 175 165
Dinka 5 5 5 105 60 45
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 240 115 125
Sign languages 110 60 45 1,155 610 545
American Sign Language 45 20 20 470 230 240
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 5 0 5
Sign languages, n.i.e 65 40 30 690 380 305
Sino-Tibetan languages 11,945 5,310 6,630 410,920 187,725 223,190
Chinese languages 11,865 5,260 6,600 408,415 186,455 221,960
Cantonese 5,150 2,350 2,800 193,530 89,325 104,210
Hakka 45 15 35 2,325 1,010 1,315
Mandarin 5,785 2,510 3,280 186,325 84,370 101,955
Min Dong 0 0 5 230 105 120
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 230 100 125 11,210 4,995 6,215
Wu (Shanghainese) 125 50 75 4,540 1,995 2,545
Chinese, n.o.s. 520 240 280 10,050 4,570 5,480
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 205 85 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 80 50 35 2,500 1,265 1,230
Burmese 35 25 10 1,125 580 545
Karenic languages 10 5 5 815 395 425
Tibetan 35 20 15 330 175 160
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 230 120 110
Tai-Kadai languages 320 85 235 3,985 1,335 2,650
Lao 15 5 10 1,100 550 550
Thai 300 75 225 2,865 775 2,090
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 20 10 15
Turkic languages 180 105 75 4,140 2,295 1,845
Azerbaijani 15 10 10 530 290 235
Turkish 160 95 65 3,145 1,790 1,360
Uyghur 0 0 0 170 85 85
Uzbek 0 0 0 105 50 55
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 190 80 110
Uralic languages 1,010 460 550 13,490 6,285 7,205
Estonian 65 20 40 705 295 410
Finnish 270 100 170 3,760 1,555 2,200
Hungarian 680 345 335 9,025 4,435 4,590
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 500 280 225
Multiple responses 5,280 2,470 2,815 103,415 49,625 53,795
English and French 1,090 500 590 10,065 4,815 5,250
English and non-official language 3,910 1,840 2,075 89,135 42,820 46,315
French and non-official language 150 70 80 2,100 1,040 1,065
English, French and non-official language 135 60 70 2,115 950 1,165
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 19 377,670 182,240 195,435 4,598,415 2,255,395 2,343,015
Single responses 368,105 177,880 190,225 4,365,875 2,145,020 2,220,855
Official languages 348,310 168,790 179,525 3,648,500 1,807,825 1,840,675
English 346,395 167,875 178,525 3,631,700 1,799,625 1,832,075
French 1,910 920 995 16,795 8,195 8,605
Non-official languages 19,795 9,090 10,700 717,375 337,200 380,180
Aboriginal languages 35 10 25 1,565 765 795
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 105 50 55
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 5 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 5 0 85 40 45
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 15 10 10
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 5
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 60 30 30
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 15 5 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 610 290 320
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 605 290 315
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 40 20 20
Carrier 0 0 0 245 110 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 260 125 130
Dene 0 0 0 15 5 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 5 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 10 5 5
Inuit languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 10 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
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 15 10 5
Michif 0 0 0 0 5 0
Salish languages 30 10 20 275 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 5 0 0 50 20 30
Lillooet 0 0 0 25 15 15
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 50 30 20
Squamish 0 0 0 5 5 0
Straits 25 10 10 25 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 20 10 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 15 10 5
Dakota 0 0 0 10 10 5
Stoney 0 0 0 5 5 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 405 215 195
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 310 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 45 25
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 10
Wakashan languages 10 5 5 75 40 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 5 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 5 0 0 30 15 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 45 15 25
Non-Aboriginal languages 19,755 9,080 10,675 715,815 336,435 379,380
Afro-Asiatic languages 820 400 420 13,990 7,065 6,920
Berber languages 5 5 0 45 25 20
Kabyle 5 0 5 20 10 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 25 15 10
Cushitic languages 35 15 20 770 355 415
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 10 5 5 90 50 45
Somali 25 10 20 665 300 360
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 10
Semitic languages 785 385 400 13,155 6,680 6,475
Amharic 30 10 20 600 275 320
Arabic 660 330 325 10,415 5,335 5,080
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 405 195 210
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 310 165 145
Harari 0 0 0 10 5 5
Hebrew 50 25 25 900 465 440
Maltese 5 0 0 15 5 10
Tigrigna 45 15 25 410 190 225
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 95 45 50
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 605 280 320 17,870 8,305 9,560
Khmer (Cambodian) 70 35 35 800 375 420
Vietnamese 530 245 285 17,055 7,920 9,130
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 15 10 5
Austronesian languages 1,575 685 890 40,605 17,945 22,660
Bikol 0 0 0 75 30 35
Cebuano 60 30 35 1,305 585 715
Fijian 0 0 0 110 65 55
Hiligaynon 10 5 5 415 175 240
Ilocano 65 25 40 1,615 695 930
Malagasy 0 0 0 10 5 10
Malay 10 5 5 1,120 510 605
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 150 70 80
Pangasinan 0 0 0 55 25 30
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,420 625 795 35,375 15,600 19,770
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 55 25 35
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 310 150 160
Creole languages 5 0 5 335 150 180
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 5
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 5 235 105 130
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 95 50 45
Dravidian languages 130 70 60 3,940 1,995 1,940
Kannada 10 5 5 110 55 60
Malayalam 45 25 20 1,225 615 605
Tamil 45 25 20 2,055 1,025 1,030
Telugu 35 20 20 535 295 240
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 10
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 55 25 30
Indo-European languages 7,150 3,385 3,765 282,090 137,135 144,955
Albanian 70 30 35 695 335 360
Armenian 15 5 10 545 240 305
Balto-Slavic languages 1,180 550 630 31,640 15,150 16,490
Baltic languages 0 0 0 210 90 115
Latvian 0 0 0 80 30 50
Lithuanian 0 0 0 125 60 65
Slavic languages 1,180 550 630 31,430 15,060 16,370
Belarusan 0 0 0 15 5 5
Bosnian 5 0 5 595 300 300
Bulgarian 50 25 25 1,035 485 550
Croatian 125 60 60 2,235 1,055 1,180
Czech 70 30 35 1,595 800 795
Macedonian 5 5 0 150 75 75
Polish 285 140 145 5,690 2,720 2,970
Russian 445 200 240 13,310 6,290 7,020
Serbian 70 30 35 3,695 1,870 1,825
Serbo-Croatian 25 15 10 500 235 265
Slovak 20 10 10 1,000 480 520
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 5 5 145 65 85
Ukrainian 75 25 45 1,430 665 765
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 40 20 20
Celtic languages 10 5 5 70 40 30
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 35 20 10
Welsh 0 0 0 25 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Germanic languages 885 425 460 14,430 6,870 7,555
Afrikaans 50 20 30 1,475 715 760
Danish 25 15 15 305 145 160
Dutch 190 85 100 1,895 890 1,005
Frisian 0 0 0 10 5 5
German 580 290 300 10,085 4,795 5,295
Icelandic 5 0 0 75 35 35
Norwegian 15 5 10 140 60 80
Swedish 20 10 10 360 170 195
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 0 0 50 30 20
Yiddish 0 0 0 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Greek 50 25 25 2,010 975 1,035
Indo-Iranian languages 3,080 1,475 1,605 194,590 95,380 99,215
Indo-Aryan languages 2,610 1,240 1,370 164,185 80,610 83,575
Bengali 70 30 35 1,815 895 920
Gujarati 35 15 15 2,970 1,320 1,645
Hindi 185 90 90 12,310 5,890 6,425
Kashmiri 0 0 0 10 5 5
Konkani 0 5 0 40 25 25
Marathi 15 5 10 270 140 130
Nepali 35 20 15 665 345 320
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,075 970 1,105 139,080 68,565 70,515
Sindhi 10 10 5 615 270 345
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 30 15 15 675 330 340
Urdu 155 75 70 5,705 2,825 2,880
Iranian languages 460 230 230 30,205 14,665 15,540
Kurdish 0 0 0 1,080 540 535
Pashto 25 15 10 700 350 350
Persian (Farsi) 435 215 220 28,420 13,765 14,660
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 200 100 100
Italic (Romance) languages 1,865 870 995 38,110 18,145 19,970
Catalan 0 0 0 65 35 35
Italian 160 70 95 5,200 2,245 2,955
Portuguese 450 205 240 6,725 3,140 3,580
Romanian 100 40 60 3,800 1,830 1,970
Spanish 1,155 550 600 22,310 10,900 11,410
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 5 10
Japanese 525 205 320 9,860 4,070 5,790
Kartvelian languages 5 0 0 30 15 10
Georgian 5 0 5 30 15 15
Korean 1,030 455 580 38,605 17,785 20,820
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 170 80 90
Mongolian 0 0 0 165 80 85
Niger-Congo languages 75 30 45 960 430 530
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 150 80 65
Bamanankan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Edo 0 0 0 15 10 10
Ewe 0 0 0 20 5 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 20 5 10
Ga 5 0 0 5 5 0
Ganda 5 0 0 10 5 5
Igbo 5 0 0 40 20 15
Lingala 0 0 0 35 15 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 55 20 40
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 5 5 60 25 35
Shona 15 5 5 65 25 40
Swahili 20 5 10 200 90 115
Wolof 0 5 5 20 10 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 60 30 35
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 200 85 120
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 140 60 75
Dinka 0 0 0 55 30 20
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 30 55
Sign languages 140 80 60 1,535 850 685
American Sign Language 35 20 15 455 230 225
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 105 60 45 1,080 615 460
Sino-Tibetan languages 7,375 3,340 4,030 299,420 137,555 161,865
Chinese languages 7,345 3,325 4,015 297,675 136,670 161,000
Cantonese 2,860 1,315 1,545 137,075 62,545 74,525
Hakka 10 5 5 700 295 410
Mandarin 4,035 1,815 2,220 146,435 67,695 78,740
Min Dong 0 0 0 65 25 35
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 75 30 40 4,820 2,185 2,630
Wu (Shanghainese) 65 30 40 2,595 1,195 1,400
Chinese, n.o.s. 300 135 170 5,885 2,680 3,205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 105 45 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 30 15 15 1,745 885 865
Burmese 10 5 5 720 375 350
Karenic languages 0 0 0 725 355 370
Tibetan 20 5 10 205 110 90
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 45 45
Tai-Kadai languages 95 45 55 1,380 595 785
Lao 5 0 0 460 225 235
Thai 95 40 55 920 370 545
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 5 0 10 5 5
Turkic languages 40 20 20 1,695 880 815
Azerbaijani 5 5 5 195 105 95
Turkish 35 15 20 1,310 685 630
Uyghur 0 0 0 95 50 50
Uzbek 0 0 0 45 25 20
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 20 25
Uralic languages 175 85 90 3,005 1,415 1,590
Estonian 5 5 5 95 40 55
Finnish 35 15 15 725 325 400
Hungarian 140 65 70 2,185 1,050 1,130
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 145 70 75
Multiple responses 9,565 4,360 5,210 232,540 110,375 122,165
English and French 685 325 360 6,155 2,970 3,185
English and non-official language 8,635 3,915 4,725 222,670 105,750 116,920
French and non-official language 45 15 25 650 290 360
English, French and non-official language 195 100 100 3,065 1,365 1,700
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 20 377,665 182,240 195,430 4,598,415 2,255,400 2,343,015
None 344,665 167,330 177,330 3,931,210 1,940,390 1,990,820
English 9,650 4,510 5,135 274,535 132,990 141,545
French 5,110 2,280 2,830 41,020 18,435 22,590
Non-official language 17,570 7,820 9,750 340,930 158,590 182,345
Aboriginal 410 185 225 7,985 3,765 4,215
Non-Aboriginal 17,160 7,635 9,530 332,945 154,820 178,125
English and French 75 35 40 1,195 545 650
English and non-official language 220 105 115 5,660 2,655 3,005
French and non-official language 375 155 220 3,765 1,745 2,020
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 100 45 50
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 21 323,105 154,705 168,395 3,870,330 1,882,865 1,987,460
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 313,565 150,050 163,515 3,727,360 1,815,500 1,911,860
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,101 43,280 32,519 33,012 40,370 27,543
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 313,940 150,340 163,600 3,731,980 1,819,375 1,912,600
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,999 37,664 29,515 29,783 35,383 25,659
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 291,005 139,955 151,050 3,363,310 1,665,225 1,698,085
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,287 41,169 28,761 31,585 39,557 25,304
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 220,730 95,175 125,555 2,628,215 1,140,195 1,488,025
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,626 5,487 5,685 4,592 3,717 4,920
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 235,565 117,030 118,530 2,775,010 1,415,295 1,359,715
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,820 37,181 27,515 31,713 39,186 26,034
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 323,120 154,690 168,430 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 313,485 149,965 163,515 3,727,715 1,815,380 1,912,335
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 48,004 56,068 40,608 45,616 54,797 36,901
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 313,905 150,315 163,590 3,732,420 1,819,290 1,913,130
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,939 45,390 34,931 37,922 44,282 31,874
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 291,045 139,970 151,075 3,362,835 1,664,850 1,697,985
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,044 55,034 37,714 44,933 54,787 35,271
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 220,660 95,125 125,535 2,628,230 1,139,390 1,488,840
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,466 7,411 7,508 7,207 7,255 7,171
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 235,565 117,480 118,085 2,775,010 1,415,100 1,359,910
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,654 48,343 35,000 43,339 52,171 34,149
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 323,120 154,690 168,430 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
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 24 100,060 54,770 45,290 1,147,070 652,115 494,950
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,896 59,237 49,179 53,940 61,004 47,039
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 61,987 67,979 54,742 64,625 72,840 53,801
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 89.0 91.5 85.9 88.9 91.7 84.9
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 65.5 68.2 62.2 70.8 74.4 65.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.0 8.5 14.1 11.1 8.3 15.1
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 323,105 154,705 168,395 3,870,330 1,882,865 1,987,460
Without total income 9,540 4,660 4,880 142,970 67,370 75,600
With total income 313,565 150,045 163,520 3,727,360 1,815,505 1,911,860
Percentage with total income 97.0 97.0 97.1 96.3 96.4 96.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 38,870 16,965 21,900 573,315 240,120 333,195
$10,000 to $19,999 49,620 20,050 29,565 653,915 262,225 391,685
$20,000 to $29,999 41,670 16,905 24,760 503,290 209,095 294,195
$30,000 to $39,999 37,070 15,960 21,110 424,330 188,860 235,470
$40,000 to $49,999 34,105 15,280 18,825 366,220 173,020 193,200
$50,000 to $59,999 27,780 13,445 14,335 286,310 148,095 138,215
$60,000 to $69,999 21,305 11,800 9,505 222,975 129,400 93,580
$70,000 to $79,999 17,165 9,825 7,335 171,625 103,795 67,830
$80,000 to $89,999 12,865 7,740 5,130 134,090 83,100 50,990
$90,000 to $99,999 9,080 5,505 3,570 96,825 62,825 34,005
$100,000 and over 24,050 16,570 7,480 294,475 214,980 79,500
$100,000 to $149,999 16,365 11,040 5,325 198,355 142,260 56,095
$150,000 and over 7,680 5,530 2,155 96,115 72,715 23,405
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 323,105 154,710 168,395 3,870,330 1,882,870 1,987,460
Without after-tax income 9,165 4,370 4,790 138,350 63,495 74,855
With after-tax income 313,940 150,340 163,600 3,731,980 1,819,375 1,912,605
Percentage with after-tax income 97.2 97.2 97.2 96.4 96.6 96.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 41,265 18,090 23,170 597,310 253,480 343,835
$10,000 to $19,999 52,180 21,485 30,690 686,510 280,490 406,015
$20,000 to $29,999 50,090 20,890 29,200 593,490 252,075 341,415
$30,000 to $39,999 43,960 19,300 24,665 495,200 226,080 269,120
$40,000 to $49,999 38,350 17,920 20,430 402,535 200,565 201,965
$50,000 to $59,999 28,240 15,315 12,930 293,450 167,870 125,585
$60,000 to $69,999 20,580 12,015 8,565 210,085 128,000 82,080
$70,000 to $79,999 14,105 8,350 5,755 151,775 95,230 56,545
$80,000 and over 25,175 16,985 8,190 301,635 215,590 86,045
$80,000 to $89,999 8,045 5,125 2,925 94,700 64,330 30,370
$90,000 to $99,999 4,955 3,320 1,630 59,050 42,050 17,000
$100,000 and over 12,180 8,545 3,635 147,885 109,215 38,670
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 323,100 154,710 168,400 3,870,330 1,882,865 1,987,460
Without employment income 87,545 37,680 49,870 1,095,320 467,570 627,745
With employment income 235,560 117,035 118,530 2,775,010 1,415,295 1,359,715
Percentage with employment income 72.9 75.6 70.4 71.7 75.2 68.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 39,980 18,660 21,320 441,080 204,275 236,810
$5,000 to $9,999 17,595 7,535 10,060 212,715 90,015 122,705
$10,000 to $19,999 30,295 13,185 17,110 371,875 160,350 211,525
$20,000 to $29,999 25,355 11,395 13,960 309,470 135,945 173,525
$30,000 to $39,999 23,315 10,625 12,685 282,045 126,870 155,180
$40,000 to $49,999 22,630 9,985 12,645 253,810 118,870 134,935
$50,000 to $59,999 18,335 8,980 9,360 203,885 107,605 96,280
$60,000 to $69,999 14,165 8,050 6,115 163,740 98,205 65,535
$70,000 to $79,999 12,320 7,240 5,085 132,340 82,120 50,220
$80,000 and over 31,575 21,390 10,185 404,040 291,050 112,990
$80,000 to $89,999 9,570 5,885 3,680 106,680 67,815 38,860
$90,000 to $99,999 6,525 4,135 2,385 76,470 51,990 24,480
$100,000 and over 15,485 11,360 4,120 220,890 171,245 49,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 69,665 ... ... 69,995 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 60,652 ... ... 61,280 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 56,720 ... ... 541,915 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,429 ... ... 35,701 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,293 ... ... 31,899 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 113,440 ... ... 1,340,055 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,630 ... ... 88,466 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,439 ... ... 77,108 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 88,438 ... ... 90,354 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 73,679 ... ... 75,209 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 56,740 ... ... 541,925 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,186 ... ... 46,696 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 39,804 ... ... 39,091 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 113,420 ... ... 1,340,045 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 109,075 ... ... 108,010 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,626 ... ... 89,816 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 170,155 ... ... 1,881,965 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,455 ... ... 43,415 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,210 ... ... 27,140 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,135 ... ... 55,745 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,730 ... ... 77,565 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,220 ... ... 78,695 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,455 ... ... 72,985 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 6,945 ... ... 78,080 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,255 ... ... 78,395 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,175 ... ... 76,775 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,140 ... ... 75,860 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,590 ... ... 143,475 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,195 ... ... 132,845 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,510 ... ... 122,350 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 10,455 ... ... 111,350 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,250 ... ... 99,420 ... ...
$100,000 and over 53,445 ... ... 607,855 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 18,110 ... ... 198,140 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 12,490 ... ... 138,420 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 13,120 ... ... 149,210 ... ...
$200,000 and over 9,730 ... ... 122,080 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 170,155 ... ... 1,881,965 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,690 ... ... 46,350 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,255 ... ... 27,605 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,235 ... ... 56,780 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 7,045 ... ... 80,315 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 8,440 ... ... 89,795 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 7,935 ... ... 88,035 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 8,525 ... ... 93,640 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 8,680 ... ... 92,220 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 8,520 ... ... 91,635 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 8,505 ... ... 88,520 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 15,235 ... ... 165,685 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 14,075 ... ... 150,650 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 12,570 ... ... 136,430 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 10,925 ... ... 118,520 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,140 ... ... 101,185 ... ...
$100,000 and over 39,390 ... ... 454,595 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 16,900 ... ... 187,490 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 9,950 ... ... 111,260 ... ...
$150,000 and over 12,545 ... ... 155,845 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 105,660 ... ... 1,276,275 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 92,455 ... ... 88,451 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,935 ... ... 77,002 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.7 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 50,465 ... ... 519,030 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,885 ... ... 80,788 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 75,253 ... ... 70,464 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 37,615 ... ... 536,175 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 117,510 ... ... 111,736 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 100,468 ... ... 96,176 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 14,580 ... ... 179,945 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 54,039 ... ... 51,056 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,843 ... ... 46,668 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.5 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 105,735 ... ... 1,275,865 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 110,112 ... ... 108,241 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,130 ... ... 89,792 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 50,480 ... ... 518,295 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 106,410 ... ... 100,772 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 87,194 ... ... 83,021 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 37,690 ... ... 536,580 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 133,386 ... ... 131,213 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,337 ... ... 108,407 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 14,505 ... ... 179,615 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 63,658 ... ... 63,004 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,409 ... ... 54,655 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 82,365 37,715 44,650 768,855 373,390 395,465
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 32,199 32,549 31,940 31,255 33,342 29,674
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,037 29,094 28,989 28,320 29,815 27,221
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 82,225 37,735 44,490 766,660 371,595 395,060
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 41,417 43,027 40,052 41,666 44,615 38,892
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,284 36,105 34,588 35,191 37,100 33,395
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 372,875 179,965 192,905 4,560,235 2,237,490 2,322,745
In the bottom half of the distribution 174,015 81,325 92,695 2,265,245 1,078,695 1,186,555
In the bottom decile 40,710 19,645 21,060 537,405 258,275 279,140
In the second decile 32,860 14,650 18,215 449,395 205,320 244,075
In the third decile 32,020 14,760 17,260 420,355 198,845 221,510
In the fourth decile 32,810 15,265 17,540 422,805 203,710 219,095
In the fifth decile 35,615 17,000 18,615 435,290 212,555 222,735
In the top half of the distribution 198,855 98,640 100,215 2,294,990 1,158,795 1,136,195
In the sixth decile 37,265 17,960 19,305 442,070 218,225 223,845
In the seventh decile 39,395 19,445 19,950 451,795 226,240 225,555
In the eighth decile 41,105 20,505 20,600 462,900 233,935 228,970
In the ninth decile 42,330 21,265 21,070 473,535 241,165 232,375
In the top decile 38,770 19,470 19,300 464,685 239,235 225,450
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 43 367,660 177,465 190,190 4,477,875 2,196,415 2,281,460
0 to 17 years 59,440 30,145 29,300 822,390 422,685 399,710
0 to 5 years 19,010 9,555 9,455 260,110 133,670 126,445
18 to 64 years 232,945 112,650 120,295 2,876,495 1,404,390 1,472,105
65 years and over 75,270 34,675 40,600 778,990 369,345 409,645
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 48,985 22,685 26,300 694,960 325,015 369,940
0 to 17 years 9,300 4,850 4,445 151,880 78,110 73,770
0 to 5 years 2,885 1,495 1,390 46,920 24,035 22,885
18 to 64 years 31,570 14,655 16,915 427,085 198,475 228,615
65 years and over 8,115 3,175 4,940 115,990 48,430 67,560
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 13.3 12.8 13.8 15.5 14.8 16.2
0 to 17 years (%) 15.6 16.1 15.2 18.5 18.5 18.5
0 to 5 years (%) 15.2 15.6 14.7 18.0 18.0 18.1
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.0 14.1 14.8 14.1 15.5
65 years and over (%) 10.8 9.2 12.2 14.9 13.1 16.5
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 32,930 16,045 16,885 491,645 236,430 255,215
0 to 17 years 5,350 2,745 2,605 99,330 50,890 48,450
0 to 5 years 1,495 775 725 29,250 14,930 14,315
18 to 64 years 25,325 12,355 12,970 345,345 165,740 179,605
65 years and over 2,250 940 1,315 46,965 19,805 27,165
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.0 9.0 8.9 11.0 10.8 11.2
0 to 17 years (%) 9.0 9.1 8.9 12.1 12.0 12.1
0 to 5 years (%) 7.9 8.1 7.7 11.2 11.2 11.3
18 to 64 years (%) 10.9 11.0 10.8 12.0 11.8 12.2
65 years and over (%) 3.0 2.7 3.2 6.0 5.4 6.6
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 44 372,875 179,965 192,910 4,560,235 2,237,490 2,322,745
Official languages 369,775 178,695 191,085 4,407,125 2,173,840 2,233,285
English 369,630 178,640 190,990 4,405,380 2,173,040 2,232,340
French 38,010 16,840 21,165 314,225 140,085 174,140
Non-official languages 69,245 31,415 37,835 1,546,550 727,200 819,355
Aboriginal languages 740 335 410 17,190 8,115 9,075
Algonquian languages 140 60 80 1,950 905 1,045
Blackfoot 0 0 0 35 0 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 120 55 70 1,600 795 805
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 15 0 10
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Plains Cree 40 20 20 345 160 180
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 55 25 30
Woods Cree 15 0 20 80 45 40
Cree, n.o.s. 70 35 40 1,090 560 525
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 30 20 10
Malecite 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 25 15 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 10 10 310 100 205
Algonquin 10 0 0 20 0 15
Ojibway 10 10 10 275 95 180
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 15 0 15
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 30 15 15 4,375 2,050 2,330
Northern Athabaskan languages 30 15 10 4,345 2,035 2,315
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 200 100 95
Beaver 0 0 0 255 130 130
Carrier 0 0 0 2,045 940 1,110
Chilcotin 10 10 0 1,130 525 605
Dene 0 0 0 130 55 80
Dogrib (Tlicho) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 10 10 0 125 60 75
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 10 0 10
South Slavey 0 0 0 25 15 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 105 45 60
Tahltan languages 10 10 0 290 155 130
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 35 20 15
Tahltan 0 0 0 250 135 120
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 10 0 10
Northern Tutchone 10 0 0 0 0 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 15 10
Haida 10 10 10 455 195 255
Inuit languages 0 0 0 170 70 95
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Inuktitut 0 10 0 120 50 70
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 25
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 30 10 15
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 25 10 15
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 10 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 170 95 80
Michif 20 10 10 110 50 60
Salish languages 420 195 225 5,660 2,690 2,970
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 105
Halkomelem 30 10 20 1,045 470 570
Lillooet 0 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 0 0 0 805 360 445
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 1,280 630 650
Squamish 10 0 0 280 125 155
Straits 345 155 190 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 440 220 220
Salish languages, n.i.e. 45 25 15 540 280 260
Siouan languages 10 10 0 55 20 35
Dakota 0 0 0 30 15 15
Stoney 0 0 0 10 10 10
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tlingit 10 0 0 60 40 20
Tsimshian languages 25 10 10 2,685 1,330 1,350
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 10 1,275 635 645
Nisga'a 0 0 0 1,035 535 500
Tsimshian 15 10 10 405 180 230
Wakashan languages 90 35 50 1,460 670 795
Haisla 0 0 0 175 65 105
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 120 50 70
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 25 10 20 590 275 315
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 60 25 35 560 265 295
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 20 15 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 25 10 15 240 105 135
Non-Aboriginal languages 68,550 31,105 37,450 1,529,635 719,190 810,440
Afro-Asiatic languages 2,335 1,265 1,060 35,115 18,585 16,530
Berber languages 10 10 0 145 95 45
Kabyle 0 0 0 65 40 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 80 60 20
Cushitic languages 125 55 75 2,070 955 1,120
Bilen 0 0 0 20 10 15
Oromo 30 15 20 245 140 110
Somali 95 35 55 1,800 815 985
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Semitic languages 2,195 1,215 985 33,110 17,660 15,460
Amharic 140 65 80 2,095 1,050 1,045
Arabic 1,660 955 700 24,230 13,180 11,050
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 760 370 390
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 10 0 570 285 285
Harari 0 0 0 55 35 20
Hebrew 345 160 185 5,450 2,805 2,645
Maltese 35 20 15 315 155 155
Tigrigna 65 30 35 1,055 560 495
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 300 160 140
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 170 85 85
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,390 650 740 35,915 17,130 18,785
Khmer (Cambodian) 175 95 80 1,875 850 1,020
Vietnamese 1,220 555 665 34,140 16,295 17,840
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Austronesian languages 5,355 1,920 3,435 125,425 51,215 74,210
Bikol 10 0 10 530 215 310
Cebuano 375 160 215 5,365 2,000 3,370
Fijian 10 0 0 1,095 655 440
Hiligaynon 100 30 70 1,685 710 975
Ilocano 285 105 175 6,450 2,480 3,970
Malagasy 0 0 0 25 15 10
Malay 320 125 205 7,495 3,480 4,010
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 855 365 495
Pangasinan 20 10 0 480 205 275
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4,815 1,705 3,110 113,265 45,455 67,805
Waray-Waray 25 10 20 320 130 195
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 100 40 50 1,515 740 775
Creole languages 160 80 75 2,485 1,320 1,165
Haitian Creole 10 10 0 135 55 75
Creole, n.o.s. 75 55 20 1,310 730 585
Creole languages, n.i.e. 70 20 50 1,055 540 515
Dravidian languages 425 235 190 10,390 5,485 4,905
Kannada 30 20 10 510 250 265
Malayalam 155 95 60 3,350 1,795 1,550
Tamil 195 105 90 5,445 2,830 2,610
Telugu 95 45 50 1,720 970 750
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 85 30 55
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 165 85 80
Indo-European languages 39,430 18,285 21,145 764,815 371,760 393,060
Albanian 145 95 50 1,640 840 795
Armenian 70 35 40 1,680 845 835
Balto-Slavic languages 5,140 2,375 2,765 94,050 44,710 49,340
Baltic languages 90 60 35 1,030 515 520
Latvian 45 25 20 555 290 265
Lithuanian 45 35 10 475 220 250
Slavic languages 5,050 2,315 2,735 93,235 44,305 48,940
Belarusan 10 10 0 245 115 125
Bosnian 55 15 40 2,075 1,020 1,050
Bulgarian 150 80 75 2,430 1,105 1,325
Croatian 755 395 360 10,685 5,255 5,430
Czech 545 260 285 7,480 3,665 3,815
Macedonian 15 10 0 400 220 185
Polish 1,195 540 650 19,175 8,980 10,190
Russian 1,710 760 950 33,990 15,850 18,135
Serbian 235 105 125 9,110 4,625 4,485
Serbo-Croatian 60 40 20 1,525 770 750
Slovak 155 80 75 4,270 2,045 2,225
Slovene (Slovenian) 55 15 40 1,375 610 760
Ukrainian 755 320 440 10,740 4,835 5,905
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 420 215 205
Celtic languages 150 60 90 1,855 990 865
Scottish Gaelic 60 30 30 660 395 265
Welsh 55 20 35 345 145 195
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 860 450 410
Germanic languages 12,105 5,580 6,530 136,685 65,350 71,335
Afrikaans 595 290 300 7,670 3,875 3,800
Danish 640 285 355 5,510 2,490 3,020
Dutch 2,275 1,115 1,155 24,060 11,520 12,550
Frisian 60 20 40 465 230 240
German 8,230 3,750 4,475 95,005 45,840 49,165
Icelandic 95 50 45 405 210 195
Norwegian 305 165 140 2,845 1,425 1,415
Swedish 385 175 215 4,825 2,125 2,695
Vlaams (Flemish) 70 35 40 545 270 275
Yiddish 55 15 40 505 225 280
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 155 95 60
Greek 540 290 250 9,095 4,725 4,370
Indo-Iranian languages 8,025 4,035 3,990 363,205 181,340 181,865
Indo-Aryan languages 6,865 3,450 3,420 311,955 155,465 156,490
Bengali 145 55 90 3,670 1,885 1,785
Gujarati 195 105 90 11,500 5,455 6,050
Hindi 1,895 990 900 81,330 39,950 41,380
Kashmiri 10 10 0 60 30 25
Konkani 15 10 10 415 215 200
Marathi 50 30 20 1,475 780 695
Nepali 95 30 70 1,485 725 760
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 70 40 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,310 2,620 2,690 244,485 122,450 122,035
Sindhi 70 30 40 3,300 1,415 1,885
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 75 35 35 2,430 1,265 1,170
Urdu 535 300 235 16,750 8,840 7,915
Iranian languages 1,150 575 580 52,300 26,435 25,870
Kurdish 20 10 10 2,225 1,185 1,040
Pashto 35 25 10 1,660 940 725
Persian (Farsi) 1,120 550 570 49,835 25,135 24,690
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 80 55 25 935 490 450
Italic (Romance) languages 15,145 6,660 8,485 177,685 83,505 94,185
Catalan 55 30 30 395 210 180
Italian 2,385 1,020 1,365 37,475 18,075 19,400
Portuguese 1,765 835 935 23,260 11,060 12,200
Romanian 300 135 170 10,045 4,945 5,105
Spanish 11,415 4,945 6,465 115,115 53,215 61,900
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 55 25 30 380 245 140
Japanese 2,940 1,240 1,700 36,990 15,955 21,040
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 115 55 60
Georgian 10 0 0 115 55 55
Korean 1,875 820 1,050 57,490 26,310 31,180
Mongolic languages 10 0 10 370 170 200
Mongolian 10 0 10 370 165 195
Niger-Congo languages 655 325 330 8,025 4,130 3,895
Akan (Twi) 10 0 0 630 350 280
Bamanankan 0 0 0 30 20 15
Edo 10 0 0 145 80 60
Ewe 10 10 10 135 90 45
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 105 30 70
Ga 0 0 0 150 95 50
Ganda 20 10 10 165 80 85
Igbo 45 15 30 425 240 185
Lingala 20 15 0 280 125 150
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 125 45 75
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 50 25 25 290 125 165
Shona 70 45 20 415 220 195
Swahili 280 140 140 3,365 1,785 1,575
Wolof 0 0 0 50 25 30
Yoruba 90 40 50 885 455 435
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 135 60 75 1,835 840 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages 25 10 15 405 210 200
Dinka 0 0 0 85 50 35
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 325 155 165
Sign languages 865 320 550 7,545 2,865 4,680
American Sign Language 440 145 300 3,860 1,280 2,575
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 425 170 255 3,780 1,615 2,160
Sino-Tibetan languages 13,090 5,965 7,130 457,595 211,220 246,375
Chinese languages 13,045 5,950 7,105 454,885 209,850 245,030
Cantonese 5,935 2,820 3,115 234,445 108,485 125,960
Hakka 35 10 25 2,715 1,290 1,430
Mandarin 7,750 3,420 4,320 265,635 119,995 145,640
Min Dong 0 0 0 130 55 75
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 275 100 175 16,410 7,230 9,185
Wu (Shanghainese) 135 55 85 5,600 2,445 3,155
Chinese, n.o.s. 475 180 295 10,380 4,725 5,650
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 200 75 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 45 15 30 3,000 1,500 1,505
Burmese 0 0 0 1,490 730 755
Karenic languages 0 0 0 955 485 465
Tibetan 15 10 0 375 205 165
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 330 150 180
Tai-Kadai languages 440 170 270 5,635 2,190 3,450
Lao 25 20 10 1,630 735 890
Thai 415 150 260 4,275 1,535 2,740
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Turkic languages 310 175 135 6,785 3,685 3,095
Azerbaijani 35 20 10 945 510 435
Turkish 280 155 120 5,585 3,025 2,555
Uyghur 10 0 0 115 60 55
Uzbek 0 0 0 170 95 75
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 275 140 130
Uralic languages 1,125 535 590 15,280 7,095 8,185
Estonian 80 25 50 780 350 425
Finnish 230 80 145 4,030 1,640 2,385
Hungarian 820 425 395 10,495 5,100 5,395
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 85 50 35 1,045 575 470
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 372,875 179,965 192,915 4,560,235 2,237,485 2,322,750
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 349,885 169,665 180,220 4,138,300 2,038,285 2,100,015
Canadian citizens aged under 18 57,630 29,290 28,335 790,485 406,970 383,510
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 292,255 140,375 151,880 3,347,820 1,631,310 1,716,505
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 22,990 10,300 12,695 421,935 199,205 222,735
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 372,875 179,965 192,910 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 297,135 145,405 151,740 3,167,155 1,584,305 1,582,855
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 68,925 31,295 37,630 1,292,675 603,800 688,875
Before 1981 32,495 15,135 17,355 356,155 171,330 184,825
1981 to 1990 7,490 3,325 4,170 152,220 70,475 81,750
1991 to 2000 8,990 3,990 5,000 287,505 132,190 155,315
2001 to 2010 12,065 5,295 6,770 321,240 147,250 173,985
2001 to 2005 5,100 2,235 2,865 147,735 67,425 80,305
2006 to 2010 6,960 3,055 3,905 173,505 79,825 93,680
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 7,885 3,555 4,335 175,555 82,555 92,995
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 6,815 3,265 3,550 100,405 49,385 51,020
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 68,920 31,295 37,625 1,292,670 603,800 688,875
Under 5 years 7,845 3,830 4,010 112,665 56,495 56,175
5 to 14 years 12,090 5,850 6,235 212,710 108,975 103,730
15 to 24 years 15,520 6,940 8,575 279,495 126,690 152,805
25 to 44 years 27,870 12,160 15,710 537,500 242,185 295,310
45 years and over 5,605 2,510 3,095 150,305 69,455 80,845
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 68,925 31,295 37,630 1,292,675 603,800 688,875
Americas 10,570 4,580 5,990 110,850 50,515 60,330
Brazil 195 95 105 3,800 1,545 2,260
Colombia 305 125 180 3,915 1,720 2,195
El Salvador 175 70 105 5,425 2,710 2,715
Guyana 100 40 60 1,305 600 710
Haiti 65 25 40 570 250 315
Jamaica 300 165 135 3,505 1,770 1,735
Mexico 795 350 440 10,375 4,425 5,945
Peru 145 65 80 3,265 1,330 1,930
Trinidad and Tobago 250 90 160 2,620 1,205 1,415
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 6,930 3,015 3,915 57,780 26,425 31,355
Other places of birth in Americas 1,310 540 770 18,295 8,530 9,765
Europe 31,665 15,055 16,610 319,885 156,975 162,915
Bosnia and Herzegovina 125 60 65 4,570 2,230 2,345
Croatia 375 205 165 5,780 2,945 2,830
France 570 215 360 5,700 2,895 2,805
Germany 3,160 1,400 1,760 35,045 16,835 18,210
Greece 230 135 90 3,630 1,965 1,670
Hungary 545 305 240 6,175 3,145 3,030
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 480 250 230 5,890 3,090 2,795
Italy 680 355 325 15,405 8,050 7,355
Netherlands 1,695 875 825 18,225 9,365 8,855
Poland 905 375 525 15,115 6,965 8,145
Portugal 700 320 385 8,215 4,125 4,090
Romania 315 150 165 8,995 4,400 4,595
Russian Federation 615 275 340 10,920 4,700 6,215
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 155 90 65 4,480 2,225 2,260
Ukraine 425 205 225 7,500 3,520 3,980
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 17,630 8,330 9,300 123,810 60,975 62,835
Other places of birth in Europe 3,060 1,520 1,540 40,425 19,545 20,880
Africa 2,925 1,420 1,505 42,805 21,500 21,310
Algeria 10 10 0 485 310 175
Egypt 195 130 70 2,705 1,480 1,225
Ethiopia 180 75 100 2,070 1,015 1,060
Kenya 210 75 135 4,705 2,175 2,535
Morocco 115 70 45 985 535 455
Nigeria 130 65 65 1,740 925 815
Somalia 55 25 30 1,080 515 570
South Africa, Republic of 1,190 560 630 13,375 6,700 6,675
Other places of birth in Africa 840 410 425 15,645 7,840 7,800
Asia 22,390 9,585 12,805 788,055 359,835 428,220
Afghanistan 70 45 30 5,040 2,550 2,490
Bangladesh 70 30 35 2,125 1,080 1,040
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 5,590 2,375 3,220 199,990 89,145 110,845
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,245 585 660 74,210 34,120 40,090
India 3,715 1,845 1,870 162,650 79,395 83,245
IranCensus data footnote 61 780 380 400 37,160 18,890 18,270
Iraq 100 55 45 5,550 2,855 2,690
Japan 905 210 695 13,365 3,840 9,520
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,160 510 655 41,515 18,870 22,645
Lebanon 140 85 60 2,235 1,290 950
Pakistan 400 220 180 10,665 5,470 5,190
Philippines 4,380 1,560 2,820 112,100 45,890 66,210
Sri Lanka 130 55 70 4,585 2,360 2,230
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 150 85 70 2,845 1,450 1,400
Taiwan 665 250 420 38,900 17,450 21,450
Viet Nam 935 420 515 27,875 12,970 14,905
Other places of birth in Asia 1,935 875 1,060 47,255 22,215 25,045
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 1,380 655 720 31,075 14,975 16,100
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 7,880 3,550 4,335 175,555 82,555 92,995
Americas 1,110 460 650 14,550 7,160 7,385
Brazil 50 30 15 1,145 525 615
Colombia 50 10 45 580 250 325
Cuba 15 0 20 140 60 80
Haiti 0 0 0 35 35 10
Jamaica 0 0 0 625 355 265
Mexico 195 90 105 2,885 1,420 1,460
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 645 265 375 6,485 3,290 3,190
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 0 10 270 115 155
Other places of birth in Americas 145 60 90 2,380 1,105 1,275
Europe 1,235 640 590 19,735 10,260 9,475
France 50 20 25 970 510 460
Germany 105 55 55 1,450 775 675
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 50 30 15 1,430 900 530
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 10 0 10 245 120 125
Romania 15 10 10 690 310 380
Russian Federation 90 45 50 1,735 620 1,110
Ukraine 85 25 60 1,230 495 735
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 555 335 220 6,540 3,840 2,695
Other places of birth in Europe 270 115 150 5,455 2,685 2,765
Africa 435 210 225 6,200 3,150 3,050
Algeria 0 0 0 65 40 20
Cameroon 0 0 0 65 25 35
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 20 10 20 150 80 75
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 20 10 10
Egypt 30 20 10 625 340 290
Eritrea 0 0 0 320 175 145
Ethiopia 25 15 15 305 170 140
Morocco 20 10 15 205 115 95
Nigeria 60 35 20 645 325 315
Somalia 10 0 10 355 145 215
South Africa, Republic of 110 40 70 1,625 815 810
Tunisia 0 0 0 80 30 45
Other places of birth in Africa 155 80 75 1,745 890 860
Asia 4,980 2,145 2,835 131,880 60,140 71,735
Afghanistan 10 0 0 870 455 415
Bangladesh 15 10 10 470 230 245
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 1,030 435 595 38,105 16,965 21,140
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 60 35 20 1,800 770 1,030
India 525 300 220 27,460 13,780 13,680
IranCensus data footnote 61 165 80 80 8,645 4,315 4,330
Iraq 30 15 15 1,910 940 965
Israel 30 20 10 365 205 160
Japan 120 35 80 2,285 570 1,715
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 430 175 255 8,025 3,430 4,595
Lebanon 15 10 10 265 155 110
Nepal 50 15 35 310 115 195
Pakistan 65 35 30 1,965 990 975
Philippines 1,870 740 1,135 26,680 11,615 15,065
Saudi Arabia 40 20 25 400 180 215
Sri Lanka 0 0 0 535 265 265
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 95 45 50 2,185 1,095 1,085
Taiwan 105 35 70 2,505 970 1,530
Turkey 20 10 0 395 220 170
United Arab Emirates 25 10 10 385 195 195
Viet Nam 60 30 35 1,780 685 1,090
Other places of birth in Asia 230 95 135 4,545 1,980 2,560
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 125 95 30 3,185 1,845 1,340
Australia 80 55 20 1,920 1,130 790
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 45 40 10 1,265 715 550
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 372,875 179,960 192,915 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
First generationCensus data footnote 69 79,745 36,635 43,115 1,426,450 670,440 756,010
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 86,280 41,840 44,440 1,043,860 523,340 520,520
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 206,845 101,490 105,355 2,089,925 1,043,705 1,046,225
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 37,750 16,810 20,940 955,955 442,040 513,915
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 20,115 9,495 10,625 537,875 258,560 279,315
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 8,780 4,780 4,000 209,685 123,645 86,040
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 11,335 4,715 6,620 328,185 134,915 193,275
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 14,465 5,670 8,795 323,440 133,775 189,670
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 2,825 1,485 1,345 82,360 44,250 38,110
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 350 165 180 12,285 5,455 6,825
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 372,875 179,960 192,910 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 17,880 8,260 9,615 270,585 130,265 140,320
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 17,200 7,965 9,235 263,540 127,115 136,425
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 10,230 4,735 5,500 172,520 83,645 88,880
Métis 6,830 3,185 3,650 89,405 42,715 46,690
Inuk (Inuit) 135 50 85 1,610 760 855
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 370 180 185 4,350 2,090 2,260
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 310 120 190 2,695 1,060 1,635
Non-Aboriginal identity 354,995 171,700 183,300 4,289,655 2,107,225 2,182,430
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 372,875 179,965 192,910 4,560,240 2,237,485 2,322,750
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 7,725 3,510 4,215 135,835 65,560 70,280
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 365,150 176,455 188,695 4,424,400 2,171,930 2,252,470
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 372,875 179,960 192,915 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 4,835 2,350 2,485 91,710 45,690 46,020
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 4,735 2,295 2,435 90,390 45,100 45,295
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 4,105 1,970 2,140 79,875 39,685 40,190
Métis single ancestry 590 320 275 10,080 5,215 4,865
Inuit single ancestry 30 10 25 430 200 235
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 105 60 50 1,325 595 725
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 80 45 30 1,175 535 635
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 25 0 15 100 50 50
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 45 10 45
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 18,040 8,275 9,760 211,100 100,835 110,260
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 17,155 7,915 9,240 201,895 96,650 105,245
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 11,030 5,145 5,885 130,020 62,170 67,850
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 5,950 2,685 3,265 70,180 33,595 36,585
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 180 90 95 1,700 890 815
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 885 360 520 9,200 4,185 5,015
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 845 345 505 8,865 4,050 4,810
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 10 0 165 75 90
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30 10 20 125 35 90
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 45 20 20
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 350,005 169,335 180,665 4,257,430 2,090,960 2,166,465
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 372,875 179,965 192,915 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 50,990 23,790 27,200 1,381,235 658,260 722,975
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 10,280 5,205 5,075 365,705 183,650 182,055
Chinese 16,460 7,605 8,855 508,480 237,805 270,670
Black 3,535 1,845 1,690 43,500 22,455 21,045
Filipino 6,150 2,365 3,780 145,025 62,505 82,520
Latin American 2,675 1,255 1,420 44,115 20,600 23,515
Arab 1,480 870 615 19,840 10,865 8,980
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 2,550 1,185 1,370 54,920 25,975 28,950
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 1,095 560 535 48,695 24,880 23,810
Korean 2,110 950 1,165 60,495 27,915 32,580
Japanese 2,635 1,035 1,600 41,230 17,435 23,800
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 495 225 265 8,760 4,280 4,485
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 1,515 690 825 40,465 19,900 20,565
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 321,885 156,180 165,705 3,179,005 1,579,230 1,599,775
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 103 372,875 179,960 192,910 4,560,240 2,237,490 2,322,750
North American Aboriginal origins 22,870 10,625 12,250 302,810 146,530 156,280
First Nations (North American Indian) 16,095 7,520 8,570 220,245 106,595 113,650
Inuit 275 125 150 2,615 1,280 1,340
Métis 7,490 3,395 4,095 90,515 43,460 47,050
Other North American origins 95,560 47,160 48,400 922,690 460,355 462,335
Acadian 550 290 260 3,940 1,960 1,980
American 8,995 4,205 4,795 78,170 37,765 40,405
Canadian 89,015 44,005 45,015 866,530 432,975 433,560
New Brunswicker 10 10 0 60 45 15
Newfoundlander 155 105 55 1,875 995 880
Nova Scotian 10 0 15 185 95 85
Ontarian 25 0 30 130 55 75
Québécois 290 130 155 1,830 945 880
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 35 10 25 405 175 230
European origins 293,500 141,260 152,240 2,857,080 1,408,510 1,448,575
British Isles origins 226,415 109,100 117,315 1,926,040 945,580 980,460
Channel Islander 95 45 50 455 230 220
Cornish 135 80 55 610 340 265
English 147,585 70,730 76,855 1,203,540 585,700 617,845
Irish 76,705 35,080 41,625 675,135 318,455 356,675
Manx 270 135 140 1,810 835 975
Scottish 102,985 48,735 54,250 860,775 417,080 443,700
Welsh 14,740 6,815 7,925 113,905 54,260 59,645
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 15,835 7,360 8,475 122,700 59,225 63,475
French origins 40,645 18,445 22,205 388,815 184,705 204,110
Alsatian 30 25 10 210 95 115
Breton 25 10 15 110 45 65
Corsican 15 10 10 105 40 65
French 40,600 18,410 22,190 388,580 184,595 203,980
Western European origins (except French origins) 74,865 35,610 39,260 839,860 411,165 428,695
Austrian 4,490 2,050 2,440 48,510 23,030 25,485
Bavarian 50 20 35 225 105 120
Belgian 2,210 1,015 1,190 19,980 9,615 10,360
Dutch 18,560 8,825 9,735 213,670 105,040 108,630
Flemish 245 100 145 2,215 1,145 1,075
Frisian 95 45 45 850 425 425
German 53,065 25,230 27,830 603,265 294,860 308,410
Luxembourger 65 15 55 695 340 355
Swiss 2,920 1,430 1,490 31,390 15,510 15,880
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 115 55 55 905 425 485
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 33,080 15,560 17,520 346,525 166,100 180,425
Danish 6,410 3,065 3,345 58,205 27,985 30,220
Finnish 2,865 1,350 1,515 34,150 16,285 17,870
Icelandic 2,760 1,305 1,445 26,410 12,860 13,545
Norwegian 12,710 5,935 6,780 138,430 66,870 71,565
Swedish 9,855 4,515 5,345 110,030 51,000 59,030
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,725 875 855 15,080 7,610 7,470
Eastern European origins 48,300 22,970 25,335 569,260 275,900 293,360
Bulgarian 285 135 155 4,015 1,875 2,140
Byelorussian 225 115 105 2,760 1,400 1,365
Czech 2,080 965 1,120 23,375 11,500 11,875
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 635 290 350 7,970 3,795 4,175
Estonian 435 175 260 4,840 2,250 2,590
Hungarian 5,120 2,500 2,620 56,535 27,450 29,090
Latvian 545 265 280 4,935 2,565 2,370
Lithuanian 865 435 435 7,225 3,465 3,755
Moldovan 70 30 40 1,085 510 580
Polish 14,170 6,765 7,410 149,635 71,605 78,030
Romanian 2,435 1,130 1,305 31,250 15,125 16,125
Russian 8,945 4,325 4,620 131,060 62,880 68,180
Slovak 785 385 400 11,220 5,440 5,780
Ukrainian 20,105 9,405 10,705 229,205 111,285 117,915
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 385 170 215 3,555 1,645 1,915
Southern European origins 25,525 12,040 13,480 334,740 164,780 169,960
Albanian 200 125 75 1,925 975 950
Bosnian 90 35 50 3,290 1,635 1,655
Catalan 25 15 10 120 85 30
Croatian 1,780 940 845 23,845 12,180 11,660
Cypriot 30 10 25 440 230 205
Greek 2,065 970 1,100 24,460 12,410 12,050
Italian 12,045 5,750 6,290 166,095 83,095 83,000
Kosovar 0 0 0 280 135 145
Macedonian 105 50 45 1,205 620 580
Maltese 320 160 160 2,645 1,350 1,295
Montenegrin 30 25 10 710 360 350
Portuguese 3,495 1,625 1,875 41,770 20,620 21,145
Serbian 635 310 325 12,895 6,625 6,270
Sicilian 70 35 35 545 295 255
Slovenian 450 230 225 5,555 2,725 2,825
Spanish 4,995 2,170 2,825 64,470 29,245 35,225
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 595 280 315 7,080 3,360 3,725
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 65 45 25 395 200 195
Other European origins 3,650 1,795 1,850 34,700 17,800 16,900
Basque 130 55 70 840 470 375
Jewish 1,815 885 935 17,580 8,950 8,635
Roma (Gypsy) 100 40 60 805 320 485
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 35 35 965 520 450
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,550 785 765 14,715 7,635 7,080
Caribbean origins 2,320 1,045 1,275 25,010 12,350 12,660
Antiguan 15 0 10 220 115 105
Bahamian 10 10 0 255 140 110
Barbadian 165 65 100 1,870 945 930
Bermudan 75 40 35 335 155 175
Carib 10 0 0 70 50 25
Cuban 145 50 100 1,320 615 700
Dominican 60 15 45 735 330 410
Grenadian 60 20 45 380 195 185
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 15 0 15
Haitian 105 60 45 1,140 530 615
Jamaican 1,015 485 530 10,545 5,425 5,120
Kittitian/Nevisian 0 10 10 130 70 55
Martinican 0 0 0 25 0 20
Montserratan 10 10 0 25 15 10
Puerto Rican 75 25 50 570 260 310
St. Lucian 10 0 10 190 85 110
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 285 135 150 4,170 2,085 2,085
Vincentian/Grenadinian 20 15 0 415 180 230
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 235 90 140 2,120 930 1,190
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 140 75 70 1,920 945 975
Latin, Central and South American origins 5,125 2,315 2,815 69,920 33,580 36,335
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 235 105 125 2,625 1,350 1,275
Arawak 0 0 0 90 45 45
Argentinian 165 55 110 2,025 910 1,120
Belizean 15 0 10 125 60 65
Bolivian 40 25 20 375 145 230
Brazilian 280 115 170 5,455 2,465 2,990
Chilean 425 190 230 5,700 2,740 2,955
Colombian 470 215 255 5,860 2,805 3,055
Costa Rican 105 50 55 810 385 425
Ecuadorian 120 50 65 1,040 490 550
Guatemalan 170 85 80 2,575 1,310 1,265
Guyanese 190 75 115 1,925 995 935
Hispanic 80 35 40 1,535 720 810
Honduran 55 25 30 1,445 750 695
Maya 80 35 55 930 475 455
Mexican 1,970 915 1,055 23,055 11,025 12,035
Nicaraguan 150 85 65 1,520 735 785
Panamanian 25 10 20 325 140 185
Paraguayan 25 10 15 895 475 420
Peruvian 200 95 110 3,905 1,775 2,135
Salvadorean 220 100 115 6,815 3,390 3,425
Uruguayan 15 10 0 410 205 205
Venezuelan 90 35 60 1,900 915 980
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 305 150 155 3,310 1,605 1,705
African origins 5,225 2,680 2,540 59,985 30,635 29,345
Central and West African origins 505 250 255 7,075 3,810 3,265
Akan 0 0 0 40 30 10
Angolan 0 0 0 90 55 35
Ashanti 0 0 0 85 30 50
Beninese 0 10 0 35 20 15
Burkinabe 0 0 0 45 30 15
Cameroonian 10 0 0 150 85 70
Chadian 25 10 10 70 50 25
Congolese 65 25 40 810 405 400
Edo 0 0 0 85 55 30
Ewe 0 0 0 55 25 30
Gabonese 0 0 0 10 0 10
Gambian 0 0 0 25 10 15
Ghanaian 65 35 35 1,600 865 730
Guinean 0 0 0 130 45 80
Ibo 15 10 10 280 160 115
Ivorian 25 0 25 100 55 50
Liberian 0 0 0 250 95 150
Malian 10 10 10 80 55 25
Malinké 0 0 0 10 0 0
Nigerian 215 115 100 2,615 1,430 1,185
Peulh 0 0 0 20 0 15
Senegalese 30 20 10 95 75 25
Sierra Leonean 20 0 15 130 60 65
Togolese 15 15 0 100 70 40
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 10 255 135 125
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 70 35 30 620 305 315
North African origins 885 495 395 9,840 5,210 4,630
Algerian 25 25 0 770 465 305
Berber 20 15 0 210 130 80
Coptic 0 0 0 150 90 65
Dinka 0 0 0 45 25 15
Egyptian 395 220 175 4,520 2,340 2,180
Libyan 170 115 60 420 275 140
Maure 0 0 0 150 60 90
Moroccan 190 105 85 2,005 1,105 895
Sudanese 30 15 15 1,225 535 695
Tunisian 65 35 30 500 290 215
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 25 10 25 215 115 105
Southern and East African origins 2,275 1,140 1,135 24,800 12,345 12,450
Afrikaner 125 60 60 705 355 355
Amhara 0 0 0 115 60 50
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 10 0 10 255 140 120
Burundian 0 0 0 215 95 120
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 65 30 35 1,055 550 505
Ethiopian 220 105 115 2,550 1,280 1,270
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 175 95 80 1,615 775 845
Malagasy 0 0 0 105 65 40
Mauritian 35 15 20 975 520 450
Oromo 20 10 15 140 75 65
Rwandan 70 40 30 420 225 195
Seychellois 0 0 0 25 15 15
Somali 125 65 60 2,295 1,115 1,180
South African 1,180 590 590 11,060 5,510 5,550
Tanzanian 25 15 10 490 220 275
Tigrian 10 0 0 205 110 95
Ugandan 50 30 15 775 390 380
Zambian 30 10 15 210 95 110
Zimbabwean 65 35 30 855 445 405
Zulu 0 0 0 75 25 45
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 155 80 80 1,840 910 930
Other African origins 1,630 825 810 19,215 9,745 9,465
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 225 115 115 2,660 1,315 1,340
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 1,430 720 710 16,740 8,515 8,225
Asian origins 47,515 21,885 25,635 1,312,445 624,270 688,175
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 4,745 2,405 2,340 99,560 51,315 48,245
Afghan 165 90 75 7,895 4,005 3,885
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 370 205 170 5,660 3,125 2,540
Armenian 315 160 155 3,715 1,905 1,815
Assyrian 20 15 10 545 295 250
Azerbaijani 40 25 15 990 570 425
Georgian 40 25 15 740 380 355
Hazara 0 0 0 55 30 20
Iranian 1,460 695 765 47,985 24,290 23,695
Iraqi 110 75 35 5,575 2,860 2,715
Israeli 145 75 70 2,655 1,370 1,285
Jordanian 115 65 45 785 425 355
Kazakh 30 0 25 385 205 175
Kurd 35 25 10 2,120 1,165 950
Kuwaiti 15 10 10 125 85 40
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 175 90 85
Lebanese 720 345 375 7,980 4,175 3,805
Palestinian 165 80 85 2,625 1,410 1,210
Pashtun 0 0 0 360 200 160
Saudi Arabian 240 145 100 975 615 360
Syrian 400 190 210 3,955 1,905 2,055
Tajik 15 10 0 260 135 125
Tatar 50 20 30 790 365 425
Turk 420 220 200 6,355 3,485 2,865
Turkmen 25 10 15 120 70 55
Uighur 25 15 15 130 65 60
Uzbek 0 10 0 270 150 120
Yemeni 25 10 10 300 185 115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 200 110 95 2,635 1,340 1,295
South Asian origins 10,850 5,495 5,350 363,885 182,650 181,235
Bangladeshi 70 30 40 1,840 925 920
Bengali 40 15 25 850 405 445
Bhutanese 15 10 10 120 65 55
East Indian 9,230 4,660 4,575 309,315 154,795 154,520
Goan 75 55 25 485 245 240
Gujarati 60 25 40 700 335 365
Kashmiri 10 0 0 185 100 85
Nepali 105 30 75 1,495 690 805
Pakistani 460 270 190 12,585 6,565 6,015
Punjabi 760 385 375 38,725 19,700 19,025
Sinhalese 25 10 10 620 325 300
Sri Lankan 165 70 100 5,710 2,970 2,740
Tamil 70 40 30 1,235 670 560
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 200 95 105 8,245 4,070 4,170
East and Southeast Asian origins 32,260 14,175 18,090 855,345 393,475 461,875
Burmese 65 20 40 2,310 1,135 1,175
Cambodian (Khmer) 230 125 105 3,235 1,580 1,655
Chinese 17,980 8,260 9,720 540,155 253,065 287,090
Filipino 6,730 2,655 4,075 158,215 68,710 89,505
Hmong 10 0 0 130 70 60
Indonesian 425 155 275 6,625 3,115 3,510
Japanese 3,130 1,230 1,895 51,150 22,200 28,945
Karen 0 0 0 895 450 445
Korean 2,170 985 1,185 63,300 29,330 33,975
Laotian 95 60 30 2,530 1,275 1,255
Malaysian 300 105 190 5,060 2,260 2,800
Mongolian 75 40 35 1,495 740 760
Singaporean 65 30 25 1,055 490 560
Taiwanese 455 170 280 21,455 9,810 11,650
Thai 495 180 320 5,065 1,870 3,195
Tibetan 30 15 10 550 290 260
Vietnamese 1,665 780 890 41,435 20,205 21,230
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 50 0 45 785 310 470
Other Asian origins 180 80 100 2,500 1,250 1,250
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 185 80 100 2,500 1,250 1,255
Oceania origins 2,660 1,255 1,405 41,125 20,605 20,520
Australian 1,385 635 750 16,240 8,385 7,855
New Zealander 630 340 295 6,565 3,405 3,155
Pacific Islands origins 745 335 410 19,135 9,240 9,890
Fijian 120 75 50 14,145 6,895 7,250
Hawaiian 335 140 195 2,200 970 1,235
Maori 155 50 105 1,120 595 530
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 50 20 25 600 275 325
Samoan 70 45 30 485 255 230
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 35 30 10 905 440 465
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 170,155 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Owner 107,775 ... ... 1,279,020 ... ...
Renter 62,270 ... ... 599,360 ... ...
Band housing 110 ... ... 3,590 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 170,155 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Condominium 30,160 ... ... 416,770 ... ...
Not condominium 140,000 ... ... 1,465,200 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,370 ... ... 22,705 ... ...
1 bedroom 32,945 ... ... 311,035 ... ...
2 bedrooms 49,895 ... ... 514,015 ... ...
3 bedrooms 46,095 ... ... 513,135 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 38,855 ... ... 521,075 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 59,820 ... ... 642,910 ... ...
5 rooms 25,240 ... ... 274,780 ... ...
6 rooms 21,310 ... ... 235,845 ... ...
7 rooms 18,125 ... ... 199,715 ... ...
8 or more rooms 45,675 ... ... 528,720 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.9 ... ... 6.0 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 170,155 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 168,650 ... ... 1,839,850 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,505 ... ... 42,120 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 170,160 ... ... 1,881,965 ... ...
Suitable 164,105 ... ... 1,781,905 ... ...
Not suitable 6,055 ... ... 100,060 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1960 or before 40,440 ... ... 267,560 ... ...
1961 to 1980 54,755 ... ... 559,485 ... ...
1981 to 1990 25,275 ... ... 289,565 ... ...
1991 to 2000 21,145 ... ... 331,865 ... ...
2001 to 2005 8,375 ... ... 125,335 ... ...
2006 to 2010 11,775 ... ... 171,945 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 8,390 ... ... 136,210 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 170,155 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 160,960 ... ... 1,763,105 ... ...
Major repairs needed 9,200 ... ... 118,865 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 170,155 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
1 household maintainer 96,760 ... ... 1,091,500 ... ...
2 household maintainers 68,230 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 5,170 ... ... 64,790 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 170,160 ... ... 1,881,970 ... ...
15 to 24 years 7,010 ... ... 58,620 ... ...
25 to 34 years 22,895 ... ... 253,950 ... ...
35 to 44 years 24,430 ... ... 304,185 ... ...
45 to 54 years 30,380 ... ... 378,545 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,895 ... ... 390,185 ... ...
65 to 74 years 28,915 ... ... 288,165 ... ...
75 to 84 years 15,020 ... ... 152,225 ... ...
85 years and over 6,610 ... ... 56,085 ... ...
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 141 166,925 ... ... 1,832,420 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 119,385 ... ... 1,320,210 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,540 ... ... 512,210 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,450 ... ... 420,705 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 105,280 ... ... 1,242,600 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 56.3 ... ... 58.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 19.1 ... ... 20.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,156 ... ... 1,149 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,388 ... ... 1,387 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 577,597 ... ... 500,874 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 634,182 ... ... 720,689 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 61,905 ... ... 592,825 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 12.0 ... ... 12.5 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 44.5 ... ... 43.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,003 ... ... 1,036 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,113 ... ... 1,149 ... ...
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 146 323,120 154,690 168,430 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
No certificate, diploma or degree 38,385 20,050 18,335 601,640 305,320 296,315
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 91,460 43,515 47,945 1,138,565 549,580 588,985
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 193,275 91,125 102,145 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,310
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,190 19,215 6,980 338,980 250,270 88,720
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,580 5,890 4,695 142,935 83,055 59,880
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,610 13,325 2,285 196,045 167,210 28,840
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62,695 24,725 37,970 700,945 280,300 420,645
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 9,355 3,440 5,910 138,010 54,420 83,585
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 95,035 43,745 51,285 952,240 442,880 509,360
Bachelor's degree 58,360 25,610 32,750 622,670 281,020 341,655
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,255 2,670 3,590 69,005 28,575 40,430
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,875 1,720 1,155 29,110 16,690 12,420
Master's degree 21,845 10,145 11,695 195,825 94,360 101,465
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 5,695 3,600 2,100 35,625 22,240 13,390
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 203,455 98,130 105,325 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,940
No certificate, diploma or degree 14,850 8,965 5,885 244,000 134,410 109,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 50,430 25,200 25,230 671,010 330,835 340,175
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 138,175 63,965 74,210 1,617,965 761,790 856,175
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 17,770 13,290 4,480 231,445 172,290 59,155
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 7,050 4,015 3,030 97,350 56,920 40,435
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,725 9,270 1,450 134,095 115,370 18,725
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45,720 18,450 27,275 528,805 210,880 317,925
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,080 2,375 3,700 99,695 39,205 60,490
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 68,600 29,850 38,755 758,015 339,415 418,605
Bachelor's degree 43,395 18,455 24,935 497,845 219,005 278,840
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,270 1,745 2,530 52,955 20,995 31,965
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,925 980 950 22,440 11,665 10,775
Master's degree 15,855 6,900 8,955 159,740 73,335 86,405
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 3,155 1,770 1,380 25,030 14,420 10,615
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 151 323,120 154,690 168,430 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 129,845 63,565 66,280 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Education 14,805 3,980 10,825 144,100 34,915 109,185
13. Education 14,810 3,980 10,825 144,100 34,910 109,185
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 8,775 3,600 5,165 98,735 44,465 54,275
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 950 765 180 16,970 12,880 4,090
50. Visual and performing arts 7,825 2,840 4,990 81,765 31,580 50,185
Humanities 12,775 5,130 7,640 124,600 49,025 75,575
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,675 460 1,215 15,235 3,675 11,555
23. English language and literature/letters 4,210 1,315 2,900 34,710 10,845 23,865
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,300 900 1,395 35,720 13,670 22,050
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 125 45 75 585 210 375
38. Philosophy and religious studies 860 545 320 6,710 4,050 2,660
39. Theology and religious vocations 865 550 315 12,275 7,400 4,880
54. History 2,190 1,210 980 15,780 8,475 7,300
55. French language and literature/letters 540 110 430 3,580 705 2,880
Social and behavioural sciences and law 27,290 10,595 16,700 245,990 87,960 158,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 600 150 455 4,120 1,060 3,060
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,170 770 1,400 23,180 8,505 14,680
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,390 345 3,050 38,070 3,285 34,785
22. Legal professions and studies 3,855 1,450 2,405 38,505 13,545 24,955
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 625 255 375 4,325 1,345 2,985
42. Psychology 5,280 1,720 3,565 43,230 12,480 30,750
45. Social sciences 11,370 5,915 5,450 94,560 47,755 46,810
Business, management and public administration 34,165 13,235 20,930 426,460 166,470 259,990
30.16 Accounting and computer science 45 25 20 775 215 560
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,855 1,165 2,690 26,520 5,960 20,565
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 30,260 12,040 18,215 399,160 160,295 238,865
Physical and life sciences and technologies 9,365 5,170 4,195 86,425 46,070 40,355
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,490 2,075 2,415 36,760 16,800 19,960
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,335 620 710 19,025 9,400 9,620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 70 15 60 835 225 610
40. Physical sciences 3,220 2,400 820 26,370 18,395 7,975
41. Science technologies/technicians 250 60 195 3,440 1,255 2,185
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 7,315 4,855 2,460 80,070 51,490 28,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 5,515 4,020 1,500 62,795 43,900 18,890
25. Library science 660 95 565 5,560 755 4,805
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,025 660 365 10,875 6,295 4,580
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 110 80 30 835 540 300
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,680 28,965 2,725 427,670 388,335 39,340
04. Architecture and related services 1,355 875 480 15,490 9,985 5,505
14. Engineering 6,170 5,335 835 98,455 81,055 17,395
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,660 5,880 780 68,500 60,490 8,010
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 0 25 90 25 65
46. Construction trades 8,505 8,320 185 100,765 97,615 3,150
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 5,520 5,305 205 97,720 94,520 3,200
48. Precision production 3,460 3,240 215 46,660 44,650 2,015
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 4,325 2,675 1,655 50,210 31,680 18,525
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,170 1,245 925 24,950 13,670 11,275
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,160 1,435 730 25,260 18,010 7,250
Health and related fields 31,855 6,920 24,940 322,715 65,735 256,975
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,105 1,110 1,000 23,740 11,920 11,820
51. Health professions and related programs 28,835 5,235 23,605 290,645 48,985 241,655
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 915 575 340 8,330 4,835 3,495
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,875 5,980 4,895 122,855 61,605 61,250
12. Personal and culinary services 6,840 2,670 4,170 79,740 24,860 54,885
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 155 140 10 320 290 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 265 240 25 1,235 1,120 115
43. Security and protective services 1,500 1,040 465 13,935 10,390 3,545
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,110 1,890 220 27,620 24,945 2,680
Other 40 20 20 355 115 240
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 20 20 350 115 240
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 151 203,455 98,130 105,325 2,532,980 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 65,280 34,165 31,115 915,015 465,250 449,765
Education 8,660 2,230 6,430 96,005 21,035 74,970
13. Education 8,660 2,230 6,430 96,010 21,035 74,975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,435 2,600 3,835 77,655 34,430 43,225
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 635 485 150 12,710 9,580 3,130
50. Visual and performing arts 5,800 2,115 3,690 64,940 24,845 40,090
Humanities 8,595 3,320 5,275 93,605 35,490 58,115
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,125 265 860 11,710 2,510 9,195
23. English language and literature/letters 2,815 855 1,970 25,665 7,810 17,850
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,685 660 1,030 28,260 10,505 17,750
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 75 35 40 425 170 255
38. Philosophy and religious studies 535 325 210 4,970 2,960 2,010
39. Theology and religious vocations 530 295 235 8,330 4,945 3,385
54. History 1,525 845 685 11,805 6,140 5,665
55. French language and literature/letters 300 45 250 2,445 455 2,000
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20,360 7,420 12,945 196,450 67,000 129,450
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 450 95 350 3,460 845 2,615
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,825 620 1,200 19,685 6,940 12,750
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,580 265 2,315 29,855 2,505 27,350
22. Legal professions and studies 2,870 895 1,980 31,190 9,665 21,525
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 535 225 305 3,540 1,110 2,425
42. Psychology 3,590 1,045 2,540 33,055 8,845 24,210
45. Social sciences 8,515 4,270 4,250 75,665 37,095 38,575
Business, management and public administration 25,145 9,490 15,655 335,220 128,975 206,245
30.16 Accounting and computer science 30 20 15 540 170 365
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,685 720 1,960 20,695 4,240 16,455
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 22,430 8,750 13,680 313,985 124,565 189,425
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,455 3,315 3,140 63,705 32,325 31,385
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,355 1,485 1,865 28,505 12,595 15,915
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 940 435 500 13,825 6,570 7,260
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 40 0 35 645 160 485
40. Physical sciences 1,990 1,355 630 18,525 12,250 6,270
41. Science technologies/technicians 135 25 105 2,210 750 1,460
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 5,975 4,075 1,900 68,660 44,820 23,840
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 4,910 3,605 1,310 56,390 39,660 16,725
25. Library science 385 70 315 3,830 545 3,290
27. Mathematics and statistics 590 340 245 7,760 4,185 3,570
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 85 65 25 680 430 250
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 22,335 20,115 2,220 310,855 277,375 33,475
04. Architecture and related services 940 545 400 12,110 7,240 4,875
14. Engineering 4,355 3,635 720 76,935 61,380 15,560
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 4,545 3,940 605 48,690 42,285 6,405
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 15 0 15 65 20 45
46. Construction trades 6,220 6,065 155 72,800 70,225 2,570
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 3,860 3,695 165 69,025 66,545 2,480
48. Precision production 2,405 2,240 165 31,225 29,690 1,535
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 3,315 1,920 1,395 39,360 23,810 15,555
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,605 890 720 18,965 9,875 9,090
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,715 1,035 680 20,395 13,930 6,470
Health and related fields 22,865 5,035 17,830 244,975 50,520 194,460
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,700 875 825 18,900 9,380 9,520
51. Health professions and related programs 20,605 3,860 16,740 219,800 37,800 182,000
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 560 300 255 6,285 3,340 2,940
Personal, protective and transportation services 7,990 4,425 3,565 91,185 45,925 45,265
12. Personal and culinary services 5,065 2,085 2,985 58,820 18,880 39,945
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 105 90 15 195 165 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 170 145 20 570 505 65
43. Security and protective services 1,135 770 360 11,175 8,110 3,060
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,510 1,335 180 20,430 18,265 2,165
Other 35 15 20 275 85 185
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 35 10 20 270 85 185
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 157 323,125 154,690 168,430 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 129,845 63,565 66,280 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 193,275 91,125 102,150 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,305
Location of study inside Canada 161,960 76,215 85,750 1,625,550 785,340 840,205
Same as province or territory of residence 113,135 52,405 60,730 1,243,905 593,275 650,635
Different than province or territory of residence 48,825 23,810 25,020 381,645 192,070 189,575
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 31,310 14,910 16,400 504,630 242,530 262,100
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,220 4,230 3,990 74,030 40,425 33,610
Philippines 2,590 810 1,785 56,845 20,455 36,395
India 1,125 590 535 44,115 22,045 22,065
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,230 3,785 3,445 58,825 31,920 26,910
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 1,620 645 970 61,840 27,630 34,210
France 300 135 170 4,385 2,360 2,025
Other 10,225 4,725 5,495 204,580 97,700 106,885
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 157 203,450 98,130 105,325 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 65,280 34,160 31,115 915,015 465,250 449,765
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 138,170 63,965 74,205 1,617,960 761,790 856,170
Location of study inside Canada 118,710 55,475 63,230 1,239,640 589,155 650,490
Same as province or territory of residence 86,795 39,925 46,875 970,485 454,780 515,700
Different than province or territory of residence 31,910 15,555 16,355 269,155 134,375 134,785
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 19,470 8,490 10,980 378,325 172,640 205,685
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 4,525 2,130 2,395 50,095 26,175 23,920
Philippines 2,330 705 1,625 48,935 17,385 31,555
India 855 385 470 36,800 17,455 19,345
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,040 1,495 1,540 32,890 17,360 15,530
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 1,370 555 815 53,570 23,445 30,125
France 220 90 130 3,505 1,885 1,615
Other 7,125 3,125 4,005 152,530 68,935 83,595
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 323,120 154,690 168,430 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,610
In the labour force 205,935 104,100 101,840 2,471,665 1,285,835 1,185,830
Employed 194,510 97,915 96,590 2,305,690 1,194,455 1,111,240
Unemployed 11,430 6,180 5,245 165,975 91,385 74,590
Not in the labour force 117,185 50,595 66,595 1,398,710 596,935 801,775
Participation rate 63.7 67.3 60.5 63.9 68.3 59.7
Employment rate 60.2 63.3 57.3 59.6 63.4 55.9
Unemployment rate 5.6 5.9 5.2 6.7 7.1 6.3
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 164 323,120 154,690 168,430 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 106,435 45,635 60,800 1,290,235 547,350 742,885
Worked 216,685 109,055 107,630 2,580,140 1,335,420 1,244,720
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 103,045 56,645 46,395 1,183,405 675,950 507,460
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 113,640 52,405 61,230 1,396,735 659,470 737,260
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 41.9 41.8 42.4 41.1
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 205,935 104,095 101,835 2,471,670 1,285,840 1,185,835
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 3,160 1,540 1,620 43,805 21,245 22,555
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 202,775 102,550 100,220 2,427,860 1,264,585 1,163,275
Employee 172,955 85,120 87,830 2,084,470 1,054,630 1,029,840
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 29,820 17,435 12,385 343,395 209,955 133,430
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 172 205,935 104,095 101,840 2,471,665 1,285,835 1,185,830
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 3,160 1,540 1,615 43,805 21,245 22,560
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 202,775 102,555 100,220 2,427,860 1,264,585 1,163,270
0 Management occupations 22,630 13,345 9,285 275,000 168,820 106,180
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 32,140 9,200 22,940 368,940 106,205 262,740
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15,765 12,275 3,495 161,520 127,060 34,460
3 Health occupations 15,985 3,900 12,090 162,865 35,775 127,095
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 28,850 10,905 17,945 269,255 87,765 181,485
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 8,080 3,445 4,630 93,100 44,855 48,245
6 Sales and service occupations 49,860 22,790 27,070 595,225 251,490 343,735
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 22,895 21,630 1,265 360,970 339,660 21,315
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 3,920 3,020 895 64,235 47,530 16,700
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 2,650 2,050 600 76,745 55,430 21,315
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 173 205,935 104,095 101,840 2,471,665 1,285,835 1,185,830
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 3,160 1,540 1,620 43,805 21,250 22,555
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 202,775 102,555 100,220 2,427,865 1,264,590 1,163,270
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,305 1,460 840 65,205 42,840 22,360
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 555 80 25,920 21,810 4,115
22 Utilities 500 405 95 12,445 8,915 3,535
23 Construction 13,935 12,575 1,360 199,985 175,195 24,790
31-33 Manufacturing 7,055 5,240 1,815 157,560 113,945 43,615
41 Wholesale trade 3,790 2,635 1,150 82,105 55,530 26,580
44-45 Retail trade 23,520 11,315 12,200 283,135 129,985 153,150
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 7,780 5,770 2,015 128,400 98,580 29,815
51 Information and cultural industries 4,215 2,425 1,790 67,225 41,065 26,155
52 Finance and insurance 6,180 2,555 3,630 93,805 38,430 55,380
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 4,305 2,245 2,060 54,995 29,515 25,475
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 17,115 9,805 7,310 196,670 107,680 88,990
55 Management of companies and enterprises 210 75 130 4,320 1,975 2,345
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 9,280 5,430 3,850 109,095 62,325 46,775
61 Educational services 16,620 5,975 10,645 173,820 56,455 117,365
62 Health care and social assistance 27,450 6,225 21,225 270,855 52,320 218,530
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 5,675 2,715 2,960 57,940 29,050 28,895
72 Accommodation and food services 18,650 8,705 9,945 207,045 86,555 120,490
81 Other services (except public administration) 8,695 3,490 5,205 112,335 47,960 64,375
91 Public administration 24,870 12,965 11,895 125,000 64,450 60,545
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 174 194,510 97,915 96,595 2,305,690 1,194,455 1,111,240
Worked at home 17,495 8,555 8,940 196,510 95,515 100,990
Worked outside Canada 820 540 280 16,040 11,285 4,760
No fixed workplace address 24,035 17,480 6,550 326,180 243,130 83,050
Worked at usual place 152,160 71,335 80,825 1,766,965 844,520 922,440
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 152,160 71,335 80,825 1,766,965 844,520 922,440
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 56,880 25,260 31,625 864,410 382,105 482,305
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 91,175 43,620 47,555 807,840 405,435 402,400
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,050 1,770 1,275 81,750 47,820 33,930
Commute to a different province or territory 1,055 685 370 12,965 9,160 3,805
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 175 176,190 88,815 87,375 2,093,145 1,087,655 1,005,490
Car, truck, van - as a driver 114,990 59,895 55,100 1,475,585 803,485 672,095
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 8,520 3,145 5,375 114,580 49,075 65,500
Public transit 18,820 7,775 11,040 274,205 117,830 156,375
Walked 18,115 8,120 9,995 142,310 62,395 79,920
Bicycle 11,400 7,055 4,340 51,350 32,665 18,680
Other method 4,345 2,825 1,520 35,115 22,195 12,915
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 176 176,190 88,815 87,375 2,093,140 1,087,650 1,005,490
Less than 15 minutes 53,615 25,405 28,210 601,950 276,005 325,950
15 to 29 minutes 72,040 36,475 35,560 689,520 353,590 335,925
30 to 44 minutes 31,910 17,195 14,715 425,680 237,995 187,685
45 to 59 minutes 10,720 5,460 5,260 184,690 104,220 80,465
60 minutes and over 7,905 4,275 3,630 191,305 115,840 75,470
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 177 176,190 88,815 87,375 2,093,140 1,087,650 1,005,490
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 7,540 5,070 2,475 142,370 101,315 41,050
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 28,135 16,980 11,150 342,500 214,795 127,700
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 47,980 24,355 23,630 526,485 271,110 255,375
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 43,760 19,005 24,750 470,210 202,910 267,295
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 24,025 10,385 13,640 292,185 125,470 166,715
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 24,745 13,020 11,730 319,400 172,045 147,355
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 178 223,215 112,270 110,945 2,670,700 1,378,580 1,292,120
Single responses 221,950 111,735 110,215 2,622,495 1,354,780 1,267,710
Official languages 220,745 111,190 109,555 2,537,990 1,309,980 1,228,015
English 220,080 111,005 109,075 2,531,850 1,308,325 1,223,530
French 660 190 475 6,140 1,660 4,485
Non-official languages 1,210 545 665 84,500 44,805 39,705
Aboriginal languages 20 0 15 260 75 180
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 15 0 10
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 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 10 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 45 15 30
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 45 15 30
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 10 10
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 10 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 10
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 20 10 15 110 30 85
Comox 0 0 0 10 0 10
Halkomelem 0 0 0 15 0 15
Lillooet 10 10 0 15 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 0 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 30 10 25
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 10 15 0 10
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 25 10 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 15 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Haisla 0 0 0 10 0 10
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 15 10 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,185 535 655 84,245 44,730 39,520
Afro-Asiatic languages 10 10 0 440 295 145
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 10 0 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 10 10 0 435 295 135
Amharic 10 10 0 15 15 0
Arabic 10 10 0 320 235 85
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 25 20 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 75 30 50
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 50 25 25 2,505 1,165 1,345
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 10 0 45 30 20
Vietnamese 40 25 15 2,460 1,140 1,325
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 20 0 15 825 385 440
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 20 0 20
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 30 15 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 65 35 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 20 10 10 695 320 375
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 15 10
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 0 0 0 30 15 20
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 30 10 15
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 230 70 160 23,765 13,305 10,460
Albanian 0 0 0 15 15 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 55 10 45 950 440 510
Baltic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Slavic languages 60 10 45 935 435 500
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Bulgarian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Croatian 0 0 0 30 10 25
Czech 0 0 0 40 20 10
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Polish 0 0 10 115 50 70
Russian 40 15 35 565 255 315
Serbian 0 0 10 95 55 40
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 15 10 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 40 25 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 10 10 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 35 10 20 805 465 335
Afrikaans 0 0 0 15 10 0
Danish 0 0 0 15 15 0
Dutch 10 10 0 120 70 45
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 20 10 20 590 330 260
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Swedish 0 0 0 25 20 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 0 0 0 55 25 30
Indo-Iranian languages 55 20 30 19,805 11,280 8,535
Indo-Aryan languages 45 20 25 18,715 10,560 8,160
Bengali 0 0 0 15 15 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 35 15 25
Hindi 10 10 0 300 185 110
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 35 15 25 18,295 10,310 7,985
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 10
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 45 25 25
Iranian languages 0 0 0 1,085 720 365
Kurdish 0 0 0 25 25 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 0 0 1,060 700 360
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 85 30 60 2,140 1,085 1,060
Catalan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Italian 10 0 0 110 50 60
Portuguese 10 0 10 515 255 260
Romanian 0 0 0 70 45 25
Spanish 70 25 45 1,435 725 710
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Japanese 80 20 60 1,730 650 1,080
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Korean 100 55 45 5,585 3,005 2,585
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 10 15 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 10 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 50 10 40 280 90 190
American Sign Language 45 10 35 215 45 165
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 70 45 25
Sino-Tibetan languages 600 315 280 48,735 25,645 23,085
Chinese languages 600 320 285 48,645 25,595 23,055
Cantonese 295 165 130 23,555 12,020 11,535
Hakka 0 0 0 15 0 10
Mandarin 285 145 140 23,835 12,935 10,900
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 210 120 85
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 50 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 20 0 15 985 485 500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 85 50 30
Burmese 0 0 0 25 15 15
Karenic languages 0 0 0 55 35 15
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 25 0 20 170 65 110
Lao 0 0 0 10 0 10
Thai 25 10 20 165 65 105
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 15 10 10 65 50 15
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 10 0
Turkish 15 10 10 55 40 15
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 10 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 10 45 20 25
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 25 10 15
Hungarian 0 0 10 25 10 15
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 20 20
Multiple responses 1,260 535 725 48,205 23,795 24,410
English and French 430 190 245 4,210 1,865 2,345
English and non-official language 800 340 470 43,480 21,760 21,720
French and non-official language 10 0 0 55 30 25
English, French and non-official language 25 10 15 465 145 320
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 179 223,215 112,270 110,945 2,670,700 1,378,580 1,292,120
None 215,565 108,775 106,790 2,498,070 1,293,650 1,204,420
English 1,060 370 690 36,505 18,270 18,235
French 3,090 1,530 1,565 22,465 10,170 12,300
Non-official language 3,310 1,495 1,815 110,375 54,925 55,455
Aboriginal 80 30 45 1,860 630 1,225
Non-Aboriginal 3,225 1,460 1,765 108,515 54,295 54,225
English and French 0 0 0 60 40 15
English and non-official language 10 0 10 1,155 545 610
French and non-official language 180 95 85 2,070 980 1,090
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 369,775 178,430 191,350 4,516,810 2,215,515 2,301,295
Non-movers 309,555 149,130 160,430 3,811,375 1,868,420 1,942,945
Movers 60,220 29,295 30,925 705,440 347,095 358,345
Non-migrants 35,595 17,405 18,190 386,620 189,765 196,855
Migrants 24,625 11,890 12,730 318,825 157,335 161,490
Internal migrants 20,580 9,865 10,710 249,960 123,425 126,540
Intraprovincial migrants 13,280 6,210 7,065 188,225 92,150 96,070
Interprovincial migrants 7,300 3,660 3,640 61,740 31,275 30,465
External migrants 4,045 2,025 2,025 68,860 33,910 34,950
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 356,820 171,985 184,835 4,339,960 2,124,780 2,215,180
Non-movers 201,460 96,885 104,575 2,490,535 1,220,635 1,269,905
Movers 155,355 75,100 80,255 1,849,425 904,145 945,275
Non-migrants 85,610 41,655 43,955 940,895 460,185 480,710
Migrants 69,745 33,440 36,305 908,535 443,965 464,570
Internal migrants 55,945 26,965 28,980 672,805 329,700 343,105
Intraprovincial migrants 35,445 16,915 18,535 503,685 245,895 257,795
Interprovincial migrants 20,500 10,050 10,450 169,115 83,805 85,310
External migrants 13,800 6,475 7,330 235,730 114,265 121,465

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Capital, RD [Census division], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed April 19, 2024).

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