Census Profile, 2016 Census
Halifax [Census metropolitan area], Nova Scotia and Quebec [Province]

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Characteristic Halifax
Nova Scotia
[Census metropolitan area]
Quebec

[Province]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 403,390 ... ... 8,164,361 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 390,328 ... ... 7,903,001 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 187,478 ... ... 3,858,943 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 173,459 ... ... 3,531,663 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 73.4 ... ... 6.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 5,496.31 ... ... 1,356,625.27 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 403,390 195,330 208,060 8,164,360 4,016,760 4,147,605
0 to 14 years 60,535 30,915 29,620 1,333,260 682,535 650,720
0 to 4 years 19,790 10,085 9,710 444,930 227,965 216,970
5 to 9 years 20,745 10,620 10,125 469,165 240,225 228,940
10 to 14 years 19,995 10,210 9,790 419,160 214,345 204,815
15 to 64 years 279,680 136,280 143,400 5,335,910 2,664,630 2,671,280
15 to 19 years 22,340 11,320 11,020 429,825 219,070 210,755
20 to 24 years 30,225 15,020 15,210 500,100 252,600 247,500
25 to 29 years 30,200 15,180 15,025 495,410 248,030 247,380
30 to 34 years 27,470 13,495 13,980 515,505 256,440 259,070
35 to 39 years 25,715 12,285 13,430 550,540 274,595 275,945
40 to 44 years 26,645 12,810 13,835 506,525 254,100 252,425
45 to 49 years 27,740 13,170 14,565 519,425 260,410 259,015
50 to 54 years 32,665 15,860 16,805 619,435 309,070 310,370
55 to 59 years 30,610 14,815 15,795 636,475 314,190 322,285
60 to 64 years 26,065 12,330 13,735 562,670 276,140 286,535
65 years and over 63,175 28,135 35,040 1,495,195 669,590 825,605
65 to 69 years 22,510 10,635 11,880 488,175 236,395 251,775
70 to 74 years 15,525 7,250 8,275 373,590 176,905 196,690
75 to 79 years 10,440 4,700 5,740 256,905 116,020 140,890
80 to 84 years 7,505 3,195 4,305 187,835 78,390 109,450
85 years and over 7,190 2,355 4,835 188,685 61,885 126,805
85 to 89 years 4,410 1,585 2,820 120,635 43,795 76,840
90 to 94 years 2,120 610 1,505 53,165 15,155 38,015
95 to 99 years 605 145 460 13,035 2,685 10,350
100 years and over 60 10 50 1,850 255 1,600
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 15.0 15.8 14.2 16.3 17.0 15.7
15 to 64 years 69.3 69.8 68.9 65.4 66.3 64.4
65 years and over 15.7 14.4 16.8 18.3 16.7 19.9
85 years and over 1.8 1.2 2.3 2.3 1.5 3.1
Average age of the population 40.9 39.9 41.8 41.9 40.9 42.9
Median age of the population 41.0 39.8 42.1 42.5 41.4 43.6
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 173,460 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Single-detached house 86,615 ... ... 1,602,680 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 21,000 ... ... 187,800 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 61,850 ... ... 1,717,680 ... ...
Semi-detached house 11,785 ... ... 188,245 ... ...
Row house 6,655 ... ... 93,350 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 6,270 ... ... 265,195 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 36,895 ... ... 1,154,955 ... ...
Other single-attached house 235 ... ... 15,940 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 3,995 ... ... 23,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 person 51,180 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
2 persons 64,425 ... ... 1,227,765 ... ...
3 persons 27,260 ... ... 489,460 ... ...
4 persons 21,020 ... ... 426,250 ... ...
5 or more persons 9,575 ... ... 212,960 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 397,635 ... ... 7,965,455 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 342,850 164,415 178,440 6,831,105 3,334,220 3,496,885
Married or living common law 192,590 96,120 96,470 3,844,145 1,924,750 1,919,395
Married 154,070 76,915 77,155 2,342,980 1,172,720 1,170,260
Living common law 38,515 19,205 19,310 1,501,160 752,025 749,135
Not married and not living common law 150,265 68,295 81,970 2,986,960 1,409,475 1,577,490
Never married 102,415 52,850 49,565 2,010,580 1,084,300 926,280
Separated 9,785 4,175 5,605 103,625 46,390 57,240
Divorced 20,615 7,610 13,000 483,195 194,430 288,760
Widowed 17,450 3,655 13,800 389,555 84,345 305,210
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 113,630 ... ... 2,257,560 ... ...
2 persons 62,585 ... ... 1,204,955 ... ...
3 persons 24,880 ... ... 466,310 ... ...
4 persons 19,240 ... ... 412,160 ... ...
5 or more persons 6,920 ... ... 174,140 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 113,630 ... ... 2,257,560 ... ...
Total couple families 94,735 ... ... 1,878,095 ... ...
Married couples 75,480 ... ... 1,128,355 ... ...
Common-law couples 19,255 ... ... 749,740 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 18,890 ... ... 379,460 ... ...
Female parent 15,265 ... ... 284,900 ... ...
Male parent 3,630 ... ... 94,565 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 94,735 ... ... 1,878,095 ... ...
Couples without children 50,640 ... ... 970,260 ... ...
Couples with children 44,095 ... ... 907,840 ... ...
1 child 19,600 ... ... 356,640 ... ...
2 children 17,945 ... ... 384,875 ... ...
3 or more children 6,550 ... ... 166,315 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 18,895 ... ... 379,465 ... ...
1 child 11,950 ... ... 234,695 ... ...
2 children 5,285 ... ... 109,670 ... ...
3 or more children 1,665 ... ... 35,100 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 84,200 39,385 44,815 1,579,070 775,765 803,305
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 173,460 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
One-census-family households 109,000 ... ... 2,197,340 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 48,760 ... ... 947,305 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 60,240 ... ... 1,250,040 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 2,290 ... ... 29,595 ... ...
Non-census-family households 62,170 ... ... 1,304,725 ... ...
One-person households 51,180 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 10,985 ... ... 129,500 ... ...
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 15 399,575 193,735 205,840 8,066,560 3,977,275 4,089,285
English only 347,440 170,905 176,530 372,445 187,595 184,860
French only 340 160 180 4,032,640 1,874,545 2,158,095
English and French 49,585 21,650 27,935 3,586,410 1,884,135 1,702,275
Neither English nor French 2,205 1,020 1,190 75,065 31,000 44,060
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 16 399,575 193,735 205,840 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285
English 386,355 187,275 199,075 964,120 482,985 481,135
French 9,900 4,910 4,985 6,750,945 3,320,380 3,430,560
English and French 1,210 570 640 278,710 144,060 134,655
Neither English nor French 2,115 975 1,140 72,775 29,845 42,930
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 10,500 5,195 5,305 1,103,480 555,015 548,465
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.6 2.7 2.6 13.7 14.0 13.4
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 18 399,575 193,730 205,840 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285
Single responses 394,420 191,200 203,225 7,881,650 3,884,675 3,996,975
Official languages 363,560 175,515 188,045 6,820,815 3,366,970 3,453,845
English 353,415 170,515 182,900 601,155 301,860 299,300
French 10,145 4,995 5,145 6,219,665 3,065,115 3,154,550
Non-official languages 30,865 15,685 15,180 1,060,830 517,700 543,125
Aboriginal languages 80 40 35 45,570 22,530 23,040
Algonquian languages 60 35 25 33,140 16,365 16,770
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 0 0 31,430 15,575 15,855
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,715 4,155 4,555
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 5 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 590 285 305
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 135 55 80
Plains Cree 0 0 0 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 35 15 15
Swampy Cree 5 5 0 5 5 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 15,790 7,920 7,875
Eastern Algonquian languages 50 30 25 485 225 260
Malecite 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 55 25 25 485 220 260
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 0 1,215 565 645
Algonquin 0 0 0 1,185 555 630
Ojibway 0 0 0 20 10 15
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Athabaskan languages 0 0 5 15 10 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 5 15 10 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 5 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 10 5 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 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 15 5 10 11,970 5,955 6,015
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 5 10 11,895 5,925 5,970
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 75 25 45
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 375 165 210
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 365 160 210
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 0 5 65 30 35
Non-Aboriginal languages 30,790 15,645 15,145 1,015,260 495,175 520,090
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,025 3,845 3,175 197,535 104,185 93,355
Berber languages 10 10 0 20,845 11,125 9,720
Kabyle 0 0 5 12,470 6,625 5,840
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 8,375 4,500 3,875
Cushitic languages 115 60 55 1,125 545 580
Bilen 5 5 5 10 10 5
Oromo 55 35 25 15 10 5
Somali 50 25 25 1,075 515 560
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 30 20 10
Semitic languages 6,895 3,780 3,115 175,215 92,310 82,900
Amharic 110 50 60 745 340 405
Arabic 6,430 3,545 2,880 169,890 89,590 80,300
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 5 5 150 80 70
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5 0 0 15 10 5
Harari 5 0 0 0 5 5
Hebrew 195 105 90 3,885 2,040 1,845
Maltese 5 0 0 25 10 15
Tigrigna 140 65 75 385 185 205
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 110 60 50
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 355 200 155
Austro-Asiatic languages 405 200 205 36,305 17,030 19,275
Khmer (Cambodian) 5 5 0 8,855 4,105 4,750
Vietnamese 395 195 200 27,425 12,920 14,505
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 25 10 15
Austronesian languages 1,665 730 935 21,635 7,800 13,835
Bikol 5 0 0 115 35 80
Cebuano 105 45 60 885 270 610
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 20 10 10 410 125 275
Ilocano 50 15 30 2,060 745 1,315
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,250 590 660
Malay 35 15 20 705 265 440
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 5 5 205 90 110
Pangasinan 0 5 0 95 40 50
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,420 630 790 15,545 5,480 10,065
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 50 10 40
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 320 140 180
Creole languages 60 40 15 56,990 25,220 31,770
Haitian Creole 5 5 0 2,220 1,055 1,170
Creole, n.o.s. 30 25 5 53,785 23,675 30,110
Creole languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 980 490 490
Dravidian languages 870 510 360 14,865 7,435 7,430
Kannada 30 15 15 240 130 110
Malayalam 310 165 140 440 235 205
Tamil 255 160 100 13,600 6,715 6,880
Telugu 265 170 105 570 345 230
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 15 10 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 25 10 15
Indo-European languages 12,660 6,405 6,255 553,045 269,625 283,420
Albanian 250 120 125 2,795 1,420 1,370
Armenian 30 20 10 16,430 7,970 8,460
Balto-Slavic languages 2,790 1,350 1,440 68,155 30,960 37,195
Baltic languages 55 15 40 850 335 515
Latvian 25 10 15 290 120 175
Lithuanian 30 5 25 555 215 340
Slavic languages 2,730 1,340 1,395 67,310 30,630 36,675
Belarusan 5 0 5 80 45 35
Bosnian 115 60 55 1,620 805 815
Bulgarian 40 20 20 6,985 3,385 3,600
Croatian 190 90 95 2,330 1,165 1,170
Czech 145 70 70 1,465 690 775
Macedonian 15 10 5 205 105 95
Polish 590 290 305 13,935 6,065 7,865
Russian 1,155 565 585 28,565 12,715 15,850
Serbian 110 50 55 3,140 1,590 1,545
Serbo-Croatian 80 40 35 1,805 865 940
Slovak 85 40 40 1,040 455 585
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 10 15 755 350 405
Ukrainian 190 95 100 5,210 2,285 2,920
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 175 90 85
Celtic languages 45 20 25 155 95 60
Scottish Gaelic 25 10 15 20 15 10
Welsh 15 15 5 40 20 20
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 90 55 30
Germanic languages 2,075 995 1,075 27,540 13,280 14,260
Afrikaans 80 40 40 125 60 65
Danish 100 60 35 395 190 200
Dutch 490 235 255 2,825 1,395 1,430
Frisian 0 0 5 10 10 0
German 1,205 555 645 13,670 6,340 7,330
Icelandic 30 15 15 65 30 35
Norwegian 75 45 35 200 100 100
Swedish 65 25 40 555 255 300
Vlaams (Flemish) 15 10 5 540 240 300
Yiddish 15 10 5 8,985 4,560 4,420
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 175 100 75
Greek 660 335 325 38,635 19,435 19,205
Indo-Iranian languages 4,295 2,350 1,950 76,040 39,205 36,835
Indo-Aryan languages 2,950 1,645 1,300 45,845 23,875 21,970
Bengali 440 270 175 10,995 5,620 5,380
Gujarati 175 115 60 6,070 2,980 3,090
Hindi 655 395 265 3,030 1,635 1,390
Kashmiri 10 0 5 20 15 5
Konkani 5 0 5 110 60 55
Marathi 65 35 30 255 145 110
Nepali 530 255 275 1,505 740 765
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 475 250 220 12,380 6,720 5,660
Sindhi 15 10 5 330 160 165
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 145 70 75 645 310 330
Urdu 440 240 195 10,470 5,460 5,010
Iranian languages 1,330 685 640 29,760 15,105 14,655
Kurdish 110 60 50 985 550 430
Pashto 65 40 30 1,285 680 610
Persian (Farsi) 1,145 590 560 27,490 13,875 13,615
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 440 225 210
Italic (Romance) languages 2,515 1,210 1,305 323,290 157,260 166,030
Catalan 10 5 5 320 170 150
Italian 555 290 265 104,600 51,705 52,895
Portuguese 385 185 205 36,770 17,735 19,035
Romanian 185 90 95 35,840 17,170 18,665
Spanish 1,375 640 735 145,635 70,405 75,235
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 125 75 50
Japanese 255 65 185 2,525 775 1,750
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 170 80 85
Georgian 5 0 5 170 80 90
Korean 900 380 520 5,160 2,270 2,890
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 190 75 115
Mongolian 5 5 0 195 80 115
Niger-Congo languages 535 275 260 28,355 14,360 13,995
Akan (Twi) 35 15 20 1,050 520 525
Bamanankan 10 5 5 1,200 655 545
Edo 10 0 5 75 45 30
Ewe 30 25 10 730 400 325
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 2,055 1,080 970
Ga 5 5 5 80 40 40
Ganda 20 5 15 35 15 20
Igbo 35 20 15 120 70 50
Lingala 10 5 0 2,465 1,185 1,285
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 10 5 3,345 1,600 1,745
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 45 15 30 2,500 1,115 1,380
Shona 25 15 15 85 45 40
Swahili 120 60 65 3,010 1,460 1,545
Wolof 5 5 0 3,230 1,745 1,485
Yoruba 55 30 25 255 155 100
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 120 60 55 8,135 4,235 3,895
Nilo-Saharan languages 65 35 30 345 180 165
Dinka 10 5 5 5 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 335 170 165
Sign languages 115 55 60 1,330 700 630
American Sign Language 55 25 25 65 35 30
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 670 330 340
Sign languages, n.i.e 60 30 35 595 340 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,500 2,745 2,755 76,840 35,775 41,065
Chinese languages 5,480 2,735 2,740 76,490 35,600 40,895
Cantonese 925 425 500 24,375 11,505 12,875
Hakka 20 10 10 470 215 260
Mandarin 3,950 1,970 1,975 43,700 20,175 23,525
Min Dong 0 0 0 20 10 15
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 95 45 50 3,225 1,480 1,745
Wu (Shanghainese) 45 25 20 1,075 465 605
Chinese, n.o.s. 435 250 180 3,535 1,710 1,825
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 90 40 45
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 10 15 345 175 170
Burmese 5 5 5 80 30 50
Karenic languages 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tibetan 5 0 5 110 65 50
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 85 45 40
Tai-Kadai languages 90 35 50 4,895 2,185 2,710
Lao 5 5 5 4,115 1,995 2,120
Thai 85 30 50 765 180 585
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 10 5 10
Turkic languages 390 215 175 7,980 4,095 3,880
Azerbaijani 10 10 5 290 160 130
Turkish 255 135 115 7,155 3,685 3,470
Uyghur 5 5 5 205 100 105
Uzbek 110 60 50 145 70 75
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 185 80 105
Uralic languages 240 100 140 6,400 2,985 3,410
Estonian 25 10 15 195 75 120
Finnish 40 10 30 360 125 240
Hungarian 175 80 95 5,835 2,790 3,045
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 685 385 300
Multiple responses 5,150 2,535 2,615 184,905 92,600 92,310
English and French 1,775 815 960 72,395 36,695 35,695
English and non-official language 3,045 1,555 1,485 27,485 13,545 13,945
French and non-official language 175 90 85 67,075 33,110 33,970
English, French and non-official language 160 75 85 17,950 9,245 8,705
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 19 399,575 193,735 205,840 8,066,560 3,977,270 4,089,285
Single responses 391,285 189,555 201,725 7,743,740 3,819,315 3,924,425
Official languages 374,880 181,210 193,665 7,157,850 3,536,165 3,621,685
English 371,215 179,410 191,800 782,185 391,125 391,060
French 3,660 1,800 1,860 6,375,665 3,145,040 3,230,625
Non-official languages 16,405 8,345 8,060 585,890 283,150 302,735
Aboriginal languages 15 10 5 40,190 20,205 19,980
Algonquian languages 15 10 5 28,695 14,385 14,310
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 28,110 14,105 14,005
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 7,375 3,590 3,790
Moose Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 590 295 290
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 60 30 30
Plains Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 15 5 10
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 5 5 5
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 14,590 7,355 7,235
Eastern Algonquian languages 15 10 5 220 115 110
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 15 10 10 220 110 105
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 370 170 200
Algonquin 0 0 0 360 165 195
Ojibway 5 0 0 5 5 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 0 0 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 11,375 5,770 5,615
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 5 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 11,350 5,750 5,600
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 15 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 70 35 35
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 70 35 30
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 35 10 25
Non-Aboriginal languages 16,390 8,335 8,050 545,695 262,940 282,755
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,190 2,215 1,980 91,660 46,550 45,110
Berber languages 0 0 0 7,495 3,895 3,605
Kabyle 0 0 0 5,105 2,660 2,450
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 2,390 1,235 1,150
Cushitic languages 75 35 40 535 240 295
Bilen 5 5 0 5 0 5
Oromo 45 20 20 5 0 0
Somali 25 10 15 520 230 290
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Semitic languages 4,115 2,175 1,945 83,520 42,365 41,160
Amharic 50 25 30 340 150 185
Arabic 3,845 2,045 1,800 81,105 41,150 39,955
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 0 0 95 50 45
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 10 0 5
Harari 0 0 0 5 0 5
Hebrew 115 65 50 1,705 880 825
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 95 40 55 205 95 105
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 60 25 35
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages 255 125 130 24,980 11,675 13,305
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 5,180 2,370 2,805
Vietnamese 255 125 130 19,790 9,295 10,495
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 15 5 10
Austronesian languages 895 430 460 9,715 3,960 5,750
Bikol 0 0 0 15 5 10
Cebuano 50 20 30 230 100 125
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 5 0 0 130 55 75
Ilocano 15 10 5 740 305 435
Malagasy 0 0 0 360 185 170
Malay 0 0 0 175 85 95
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 60 30 30
Pangasinan 0 0 0 10 5 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 825 405 420 7,905 3,150 4,760
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 15 10 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 75 35 35
Creole languages 20 10 5 20,705 8,780 11,925
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 855 380 475
Creole, n.o.s. 10 5 5 19,405 8,200 11,210
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 440 200 240
Dravidian languages 390 230 165 11,400 5,595 5,805
Kannada 10 5 10 150 85 65
Malayalam 135 75 60 200 100 100
Tamil 120 65 50 10,720 5,215 5,500
Telugu 130 75 50 330 190 135
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 15 5 5
Indo-European languages 5,505 2,765 2,740 303,215 146,100 157,115
Albanian 110 55 55 1,615 795 820
Armenian 15 10 10 11,990 5,680 6,310
Balto-Slavic languages 1,275 625 650 40,405 19,085 21,325
Baltic languages 20 5 15 190 80 105
Latvian 5 5 0 75 40 40
Lithuanian 10 5 10 115 40 70
Slavic languages 1,255 620 635 40,220 19,000 21,220
Belarusan 0 0 0 25 15 15
Bosnian 65 35 30 965 475 495
Bulgarian 20 15 10 5,125 2,495 2,630
Croatian 60 20 35 1,015 475 545
Czech 40 25 20 460 220 240
Macedonian 0 0 0 130 65 65
Polish 180 80 100 5,970 2,695 3,270
Russian 740 365 370 20,680 9,775 10,900
Serbian 60 30 30 2,010 1,020 990
Serbo-Croatian 30 15 15 960 470 490
Slovak 25 10 10 245 120 130
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 0 0 225 95 135
Ukrainian 45 30 20 2,365 1,060 1,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 15 25
Celtic languages 15 10 5 30 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 20 10 10 5 5 0
Welsh 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 15 5
Germanic languages 360 170 185 9,890 4,980 4,905
Afrikaans 20 15 10 15 10 10
Danish 5 0 5 50 25 25
Dutch 45 25 25 375 170 205
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 240 115 125 2,550 1,190 1,365
Icelandic 25 10 15 30 15 20
Norwegian 10 5 5 20 5 10
Swedish 5 5 0 105 50 60
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 70 35 40
Yiddish 0 0 0 6,665 3,485 3,180
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Greek 245 125 125 18,545 8,865 9,680
Indo-Iranian languages 2,550 1,335 1,215 53,555 26,845 26,710
Indo-Aryan languages 1,650 885 765 31,575 15,985 15,585
Bengali 225 125 105 8,180 4,055 4,125
Gujarati 95 60 35 3,840 1,860 1,985
Hindi 280 180 105 1,535 790 745
Kashmiri 0 0 0 5 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 30 15 15
Marathi 25 15 15 80 40 40
Nepali 475 235 240 1,355 655 700
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 15 10 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 205 100 105 8,840 4,690 4,155
Sindhi 0 5 0 135 65 75
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 85 40 40 365 185 180
Urdu 250 130 120 7,180 3,620 3,565
Iranian languages 895 445 450 21,745 10,740 11,010
Kurdish 85 45 35 510 280 235
Pashto 35 15 15 925 460 465
Persian (Farsi) 775 380 395 20,310 10,005 10,305
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 235 120 120
Italic (Romance) languages 935 430 500 167,190 79,835 87,355
Catalan 5 0 5 110 50 60
Italian 130 55 75 32,935 14,595 18,340
Portuguese 150 70 85 17,260 8,250 9,005
Romanian 60 25 35 24,520 12,000 12,525
Spanish 585 275 310 92,330 44,920 47,415
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 35 20 15
Japanese 80 25 50 1,050 425 620
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 70 35 35
Georgian 0 0 0 70 40 35
Korean 610 270 340 3,540 1,630 1,910
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 145 70 75
Mongolian 0 0 0 145 70 75
Niger-Congo languages 150 70 75 7,250 3,450 3,800
Akan (Twi) 10 5 5 445 215 235
Bamanankan 0 0 0 265 135 125
Edo 0 5 0 10 5 5
Ewe 10 10 5 140 60 80
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 530 255 280
Ga 0 0 5 15 5 10
Ganda 5 0 5 5 5 5
Igbo 15 5 10 15 10 10
Lingala 0 0 5 625 270 355
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 5 0 1,110 510 600
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 10 10 530 225 305
Shona 0 0 0 20 10 10
Swahili 50 25 30 1,100 535 565
Wolof 5 5 0 1,035 555 480
Yoruba 20 10 10 55 25 25
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 1,350 635 710
Nilo-Saharan languages 25 15 10 135 70 65
Dinka 0 0 5 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 130 65 65
Sign languages 155 75 80 1,770 1,000 775
American Sign Language 65 30 35 90 35 50
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 700 360 340
Sign languages, n.i.e 90 45 45 985 600 385
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,825 1,965 1,865 60,370 28,925 31,450
Chinese languages 3,825 1,960 1,860 60,155 28,805 31,345
Cantonese 525 280 250 17,845 8,470 9,375
Hakka 5 0 5 155 75 80
Mandarin 2,935 1,475 1,455 37,075 17,870 19,200
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 40 20 20 1,830 830 1,000
Wu (Shanghainese) 20 10 10 780 355 420
Chinese, n.o.s. 290 170 120 2,435 1,190 1,240
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 40 20 20
Tibeto-Burman languages 5 0 5 215 115 100
Burmese 0 0 0 35 15 20
Karenic languages 0 0 0 65 40 30
Tibetan 0 0 0 70 45 30
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 40 20 20
Tai-Kadai languages 25 15 15 2,375 1,145 1,230
Lao 0 0 0 2,150 1,055 1,100
Thai 30 10 15 225 90 135
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 195 100 95 5,120 2,540 2,575
Azerbaijani 5 0 0 100 50 55
Turkish 120 65 55 4,715 2,340 2,370
Uyghur 0 0 0 140 75 70
Uzbek 70 35 30 105 50 55
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 65 30 35
Uralic languages 50 25 25 2,025 895 1,130
Estonian 5 5 0 30 10 20
Finnish 5 0 0 50 20 30
Hungarian 45 25 25 1,945 860 1,085
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 150 90 60
Multiple responses 8,295 4,175 4,115 322,820 157,960 164,860
English and French 1,155 535 620 86,715 43,820 42,890
English and non-official language 6,810 3,475 3,335 54,400 26,255 28,140
French and non-official language 65 40 25 139,385 66,610 72,775
English, French and non-official language 260 125 130 42,320 21,270 21,045
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 20 399,575 193,735 205,840 8,066,555 3,977,275 4,089,285
None 370,645 179,735 190,910 6,825,240 3,356,340 3,468,900
English 9,220 4,715 4,500 513,410 263,670 249,735
French 8,485 3,710 4,780 320,370 158,340 162,030
Non-official language 10,605 5,290 5,320 317,790 154,450 163,340
Aboriginal 105 45 55 5,700 2,645 3,060
Non-Aboriginal 10,500 5,240 5,260 312,085 151,810 160,280
English and French 125 55 70 36,235 18,285 17,955
English and non-official language 190 90 100 28,630 14,075 14,555
French and non-official language 305 140 165 23,470 11,365 12,095
English, French and non-official language 5 5 5 1,420 740 680
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 21 337,215 161,965 175,250 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 323,835 155,495 168,340 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,089 42,874 31,004 32,975 37,842 28,522
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 323,945 155,515 168,435 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,400
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,754 36,910 27,847 29,535 33,110 26,119
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 293,570 143,465 150,105 5,685,690 2,866,470 2,819,220
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,893 41,760 29,205 30,067 35,597 25,012
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 223,470 93,715 129,765 4,973,245 2,300,800 2,672,445
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,496 3,892 4,737 7,307 5,851 8,246
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 243,395 121,815 121,585 4,627,795 2,408,420 2,219,370
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,240 40,169 29,594 31,263 35,627 27,219
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 337,210 161,965 175,245 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 324,115 155,475 168,640 6,417,010 3,159,415 3,257,595
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,429 55,049 38,482 42,546 49,087 36,203
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 324,225 155,505 168,720 6,418,440 3,159,550 3,258,890
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,502 43,439 32,031 34,887 39,292 30,616
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 293,715 143,570 150,150 5,685,905 2,866,415 2,819,485
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,940 55,168 37,117 40,505 47,810 33,079
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 224,080 93,415 130,665 4,972,650 2,299,595 2,673,050
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,937 6,831 7,013 8,590 7,846 9,229
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 243,395 121,865 121,535 4,627,775 2,408,655 2,219,120
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,079 51,868 36,269 40,382 45,974 34,313
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 337,210 161,965 175,250 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240
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 24 125,080 67,375 57,705 2,036,965 1,114,940 922,025
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 51,704 58,003 45,756 47,111 51,622 42,433
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 61,471 69,022 52,655 56,564 62,750 49,085
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 89.6 92.4 86.0 84.4 88.3 79.1
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 71.3 74.0 67.8 68.4 71.4 64.6
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 10.4 7.6 14.0 15.6 11.7 20.9
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 337,215 161,965 175,250 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,140
Without total income 13,380 6,470 6,905 216,685 99,555 117,125
With total income 323,835 155,495 168,340 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.0 96.1 96.7 96.9 96.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 44,175 19,485 24,690 789,595 351,935 437,660
$10,000 to $19,999 49,890 19,075 30,815 1,188,135 476,630 711,500
$20,000 to $29,999 43,125 16,950 26,180 976,210 428,390 547,830
$30,000 to $39,999 40,205 17,350 22,855 852,735 414,105 438,625
$40,000 to $49,999 35,125 16,250 18,880 747,995 378,215 369,780
$50,000 to $59,999 27,080 14,190 12,890 540,265 292,110 248,150
$60,000 to $69,999 21,015 12,085 8,930 375,935 214,805 161,130
$70,000 to $79,999 17,485 10,065 7,425 286,025 164,240 121,790
$80,000 to $89,999 13,780 8,055 5,720 189,350 113,715 75,635
$90,000 to $99,999 8,685 5,610 3,075 122,750 80,090 42,660
$100,000 and over 23,265 16,395 6,870 348,620 246,360 102,255
$100,000 to $149,999 15,955 10,955 5,005 236,515 164,145 72,370
$150,000 and over 7,305 5,435 1,870 112,105 82,215 29,885
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 337,210 161,965 175,250 6,634,295 3,260,150 3,374,140
Without after-tax income 13,265 6,455 6,810 215,120 99,375 115,750
With after-tax income 323,945 155,510 168,435 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,395
Percentage with after-tax income 96.1 96.0 96.1 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 46,280 19,870 26,405 822,725 359,045 463,675
$10,000 to $19,999 53,335 20,640 32,695 1,246,480 505,165 741,315
$20,000 to $29,999 53,080 21,540 31,540 1,192,885 541,080 651,810
$30,000 to $39,999 50,375 22,485 27,890 1,096,510 553,200 543,315
$40,000 to $49,999 39,430 20,345 19,080 793,150 425,040 368,115
$50,000 to $59,999 28,465 16,480 11,980 498,475 283,130 215,345
$60,000 to $69,999 21,130 12,340 8,790 309,415 180,470 128,945
$70,000 to $79,999 11,720 7,570 4,150 167,895 108,500 59,395
$80,000 and over 20,145 14,240 5,905 291,635 205,155 86,485
$80,000 to $89,999 6,510 4,395 2,115 95,010 64,670 30,335
$90,000 to $99,999 3,930 2,715 1,215 55,980 39,080 16,905
$100,000 and over 9,710 7,130 2,580 140,645 101,405 39,240
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 337,215 161,965 175,250 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145
Without employment income 93,820 40,150 53,665 2,006,505 851,730 1,154,775
With employment income 243,395 121,815 121,580 4,627,790 2,408,420 2,219,375
Percentage with employment income 72.2 75.2 69.4 69.8 73.9 65.8
Under $5,000 (including loss) 30,555 13,935 16,620 606,300 311,780 294,520
$5,000 to $9,999 19,565 8,465 11,095 367,030 162,150 204,885
$10,000 to $19,999 32,145 14,035 18,110 681,920 305,995 375,920
$20,000 to $29,999 27,995 12,400 15,595 586,140 269,950 316,195
$30,000 to $39,999 27,200 11,875 15,330 565,425 277,135 288,285
$40,000 to $49,999 23,805 10,935 12,870 476,665 247,105 229,560
$50,000 to $59,999 18,570 9,855 8,715 359,180 203,580 155,600
$60,000 to $69,999 15,070 8,815 6,255 266,650 156,255 110,395
$70,000 to $79,999 13,695 7,870 5,825 224,040 129,890 94,150
$80,000 and over 34,795 23,630 11,165 494,440 344,585 149,855
$80,000 to $89,999 11,185 6,575 4,615 139,830 90,295 49,540
$90,000 to $99,999 6,745 4,560 2,185 93,860 64,160 29,700
$100,000 and over 16,865 12,500 4,370 260,745 190,125 70,620
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 69,522 ... ... 59,822 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 59,240 ... ... 52,207 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 51,180 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,094 ... ... 31,574 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,580 ... ... 28,469 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 122,280 ... ... 2,356,430 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 87,754 ... ... 78,645 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 74,104 ... ... 67,665 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 86,753 ... ... 77,306 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 70,099 ... ... 63,404 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 51,215 ... ... 1,174,695 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,657 ... ... 40,042 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,398 ... ... 33,262 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 122,245 ... ... 2,356,970 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 104,389 ... ... 95,878 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 84,218 ... ... 78,426 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,745 ... ... 47,170 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,085 ... ... 56,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,970 ... ... 119,570 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,260 ... ... 180,865 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,745 ... ... 179,690 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,525 ... ... 154,150 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,490 ... ... 185,000 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,415 ... ... 184,435 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,450 ... ... 179,855 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,255 ... ... 170,445 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,645 ... ... 313,600 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,730 ... ... 273,620 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 12,185 ... ... 241,940 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,010 ... ... 208,620 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,455 ... ... 176,355 ... ...
$100,000 and over 53,490 ... ... 860,030 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 18,545 ... ... 327,435 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 12,670 ... ... 204,105 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 13,135 ... ... 192,155 ... ...
$200,000 and over 9,140 ... ... 136,335 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 173,455 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,895 ... ... 50,445 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,150 ... ... 57,335 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,050 ... ... 120,860 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,735 ... ... 190,300 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,910 ... ... 202,905 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 8,185 ... ... 187,365 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 9,320 ... ... 231,765 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 9,190 ... ... 225,695 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 9,095 ... ... 211,990 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 8,720 ... ... 202,760 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 16,745 ... ... 363,775 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 15,685 ... ... 309,825 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,385 ... ... 256,150 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,365 ... ... 208,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,490 ... ... 166,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 35,555 ... ... 545,440 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 16,610 ... ... 269,170 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 8,910 ... ... 130,225 ... ...
$150,000 and over 10,035 ... ... 146,045 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 113,310 ... ... 2,261,890 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,366 ... ... 79,378 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 75,061 ... ... 68,152 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 47,635 ... ... 930,195 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 83,567 ... ... 70,075 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,319 ... ... 60,224 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 44,640 ... ... 911,980 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 116,667 ... ... 105,246 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,180 ... ... 88,844 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 17,625 ... ... 364,085 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 50,942 ... ... 52,708 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 46,308 ... ... 47,805 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 113,240 ... ... 2,262,045 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 106,483 ... ... 96,863 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 85,542 ... ... 79,060 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 47,645 ... ... 929,645 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 98,899 ... ... 86,304 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,264 ... ... 70,167 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 44,705 ... ... 912,560 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 132,993 ... ... 122,835 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 105,727 ... ... 99,279 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 17,485 ... ... 363,610 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,771 ... ... 61,753 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,451 ... ... 53,052 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 75,935 36,000 39,930 1,433,210 711,180 722,030
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,382 32,060 30,864 29,195 31,526 27,210
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,151 28,435 27,912 26,706 28,214 25,434
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 75,880 35,780 40,105 1,430,625 708,225 722,405
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,406 40,479 38,449 37,684 39,840 35,571
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 32,585 32,916 32,290 31,513 32,729 30,321
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 397,630 192,815 204,820 7,965,455 3,941,475 4,023,970
In the bottom half of the distribution 200,095 93,985 106,110 4,577,885 2,216,770 2,361,115
In the bottom decile 45,320 21,880 23,435 747,785 368,385 379,395
In the second decile 36,810 16,250 20,560 898,605 408,705 489,900
In the third decile 37,695 17,410 20,285 997,185 481,975 515,210
In the fourth decile 39,240 18,550 20,685 996,230 490,275 505,960
In the fifth decile 41,030 19,890 21,140 938,080 467,425 470,655
In the top half of the distribution 197,535 98,830 98,705 3,387,565 1,724,710 1,662,855
In the sixth decile 41,390 20,585 20,805 881,640 444,865 436,775
In the seventh decile 42,875 21,440 21,435 806,685 409,470 397,220
In the eighth decile 43,135 21,500 21,635 700,450 357,000 343,455
In the ninth decile 38,760 19,485 19,275 557,160 286,195 270,960
In the top decile 31,380 15,825 15,555 441,630 227,185 214,445
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 43 397,375 192,700 204,675 7,921,505 3,919,560 4,001,945
0 to 17 years 72,900 37,150 35,750 1,564,410 800,455 763,960
0 to 5 years 23,875 12,155 11,715 532,410 272,790 259,625
18 to 64 years 264,835 128,505 136,330 5,021,875 2,498,900 2,522,980
65 years and over 59,640 27,040 32,600 1,335,220 620,210 715,010
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 58,825 27,410 31,415 1,160,190 542,405 617,785
0 to 17 years 13,690 6,970 6,720 222,955 114,410 108,540
0 to 5 years 5,085 2,545 2,545 75,270 38,595 36,670
18 to 64 years 38,000 17,830 20,165 688,130 334,825 353,305
65 years and over 7,135 2,605 4,530 249,110 93,170 155,930
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.2 15.3 14.6 13.8 15.4
0 to 17 years (%) 18.8 18.8 18.8 14.3 14.3 14.2
0 to 5 years (%) 21.3 20.9 21.7 14.1 14.1 14.1
18 to 64 years (%) 14.3 13.9 14.8 13.7 13.4 14.0
65 years and over (%) 12.0 9.6 13.9 18.7 15.0 21.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 38,240 18,730 19,510 731,340 358,085 373,260
0 to 17 years 7,785 3,980 3,805 129,325 66,400 62,925
0 to 5 years 2,990 1,525 1,465 44,375 22,705 21,675
18 to 64 years 28,880 14,140 14,745 514,540 261,485 253,060
65 years and over 1,570 610 960 87,475 30,205 57,270
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.6 9.7 9.5 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 10.7 10.7 10.6 8.3 8.3 8.2
0 to 5 years (%) 12.5 12.5 12.5 8.3 8.3 8.3
18 to 64 years (%) 10.9 11.0 10.8 10.2 10.5 10.0
65 years and over (%) 2.6 2.3 2.9 6.6 4.9 8.0
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 44 397,630 192,815 204,820 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Official languages 395,460 191,890 203,565 7,891,110 3,911,220 3,979,890
English 395,190 191,770 203,420 3,930,690 2,058,470 1,872,225
French 49,665 21,765 27,900 7,522,350 3,725,145 3,797,200
Non-official languages 43,820 21,810 22,010 1,610,980 776,265 834,720
Aboriginal languages 190 80 110 50,890 25,190 25,700
Algonquian languages 160 60 100 37,515 18,545 18,965
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 0 0 34,415 17,050 17,370
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 9,850 4,735 5,115
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 10 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 775 385 385
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 260 130 130
Plains Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 35 25 10
Swampy Cree 10 0 0 15 0 10
Woods Cree 0 0 0 10 10 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 17,175 8,600 8,575
Eastern Algonquian languages 155 60 90 885 460 420
Malecite 10 0 0 10 0 0
Mi'kmaq 150 65 90 880 460 425
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 10 2,340 1,105 1,235
Algonquin 0 0 0 2,240 1,055 1,185
Ojibway 0 0 0 105 50 50
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 20 10
Athabaskan languages 10 0 10 20 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 10 0 20 15 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 10 0 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 10 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 10 10 10 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 10 0 12,595 6,270 6,330
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 10 0 12,485 6,210 6,270
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 60 60
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 740 360 375
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 0 0 690 350 335
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 15 35
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 30 15 10
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 10 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Non-Aboriginal languages 43,635 21,735 21,900 1,560,375 751,215 809,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,825 5,290 4,530 301,035 157,545 143,490
Berber languages 25 15 10 27,595 14,650 12,945
Kabyle 25 15 15 16,170 8,580 7,590
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 11,580 6,150 5,425
Cushitic languages 145 50 90 1,550 745 805
Bilen 20 10 15 35 20 10
Oromo 35 15 20 45 30 10
Somali 80 25 55 1,460 680 780
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Semitic languages 9,750 5,270 4,475 286,625 149,970 136,660
Amharic 255 140 125 1,145 540 600
Arabic 8,845 4,765 4,080 267,965 140,280 127,685
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 195 95 95
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 10 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 575 340 235 18,035 9,490 8,540
Maltese 10 10 10 40 10 25
Tigrigna 140 70 70 420 195 225
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 180 85 95
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 810 430 380
Austro-Asiatic languages 460 205 250 46,050 21,955 24,095
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 0 15 11,840 5,620 6,220
Vietnamese 445 200 240 34,580 16,520 18,060
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Austronesian languages 2,265 985 1,280 31,230 11,820 19,410
Bikol 10 0 10 105 45 60
Cebuano 110 55 60 1,105 360 750
Fijian 0 10 0 15 0 10
Hiligaynon 40 15 25 540 195 350
Ilocano 55 10 45 2,500 890 1,610
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,980 940 1,040
Malay 45 10 35 1,210 525 690
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 195 95 100
Pangasinan 0 0 0 60 20 40
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,155 940 1,210 26,705 9,785 16,915
Waray-Waray 0 0 10 55 10 45
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 20 540 270 275
Creole languages 225 105 115 115,445 51,970 63,475
Haitian Creole 10 0 10 4,910 2,285 2,620
Creole, n.o.s. 90 40 50 108,315 48,615 59,705
Creole languages, n.i.e. 125 60 60 2,835 1,390 1,445
Dravidian languages 1,205 690 515 18,710 9,495 9,210
Kannada 70 40 35 415 210 205
Malayalam 490 260 230 510 285 220
Tamil 365 220 140 17,245 8,680 8,565
Telugu 335 200 130 930 540 390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 35 15 25
Indo-European languages 20,810 10,305 10,505 912,945 435,785 477,155
Albanian 380 180 195 3,375 1,730 1,645
Armenian 75 45 30 20,290 9,790 10,500
Balto-Slavic languages 3,190 1,515 1,680 88,425 41,725 46,700
Baltic languages 65 20 45 1,080 500 585
Latvian 20 10 15 335 150 185
Lithuanian 40 15 30 755 350 410
Slavic languages 3,150 1,500 1,645 87,520 41,315 46,205
Belarusan 10 0 10 365 150 215
Bosnian 120 50 70 1,975 990 985
Bulgarian 45 20 20 7,345 3,595 3,750
Croatian 230 85 140 3,580 1,760 1,820
Czech 155 80 75 2,070 975 1,095
Macedonian 70 40 30 285 140 145
Polish 645 290 355 17,760 8,090 9,665
Russian 1,665 840 830 46,665 22,265 24,400
Serbian 135 60 80 4,050 1,980 2,070
Serbo-Croatian 100 60 45 2,385 1,140 1,245
Slovak 95 45 50 1,520 705 820
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 0 15 970 490 480
Ukrainian 260 125 135 9,015 3,885 5,135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 150 75 75
Celtic languages 305 145 160 495 305 195
Scottish Gaelic 200 90 110 155 95 65
Welsh 10 10 10 85 45 40
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 115 55 60 265 175 95
Germanic languages 4,310 2,100 2,210 63,370 31,835 31,530
Afrikaans 240 110 135 415 260 150
Danish 135 75 60 835 410 420
Dutch 740 315 425 5,060 2,665 2,395
Frisian 10 0 10 15 10 0
German 3,010 1,510 1,495 43,475 21,950 21,530
Icelandic 70 30 40 140 80 60
Norwegian 80 65 15 510 255 255
Swedish 175 70 105 1,580 785 795
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 0 10 760 265 495
Yiddish 25 15 15 12,375 6,225 6,155
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 270 125 140
Greek 1,195 605 590 51,060 25,520 25,540
Indo-Iranian languages 5,660 3,165 2,495 93,655 48,040 45,615
Indo-Aryan languages 4,225 2,405 1,825 59,570 30,870 28,700
Bengali 540 305 240 12,870 6,610 6,260
Gujarati 200 125 70 7,950 3,860 4,090
Hindi 2,005 1,150 855 15,570 8,285 7,280
Kashmiri 10 0 10 45 35 15
Konkani 20 15 10 150 70 75
Marathi 105 65 35 475 240 230
Nepali 620 315 305 1,445 725 720
Oriya (Odia) 25 0 15 55 35 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 815 455 365 17,860 9,690 8,165
Sindhi 10 0 10 500 240 255
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 210 110 95 1,335 625 710
Urdu 880 545 340 16,545 8,655 7,890
Iranian languages 1,450 780 670 35,420 17,830 17,585
Kurdish 180 100 75 1,255 665 590
Pashto 60 40 20 1,825 1,005 825
Persian (Farsi) 1,240 655 585 32,965 16,560 16,405
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 60 30 30 845 425 420
Italic (Romance) languages 6,610 3,040 3,575 627,545 293,620 333,920
Catalan 20 10 10 890 525 365
Italian 1,220 615 605 173,710 84,430 89,275
Portuguese 675 375 305 55,100 27,620 27,475
Romanian 210 125 85 42,655 20,550 22,110
Spanish 4,830 2,110 2,720 390,355 177,610 212,745
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 45 35 10 490 345 145
Japanese 635 245 395 7,040 3,340 3,695
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 220 110 110
Georgian 0 10 0 215 105 110
Korean 1,195 505 685 6,260 2,825 3,430
Mongolic languages 0 0 10 270 135 130
Mongolian 10 0 0 265 135 130
Niger-Congo languages 1,145 625 525 52,840 26,665 26,175
Akan (Twi) 35 15 15 1,800 945 855
Bamanankan 10 10 0 2,385 1,240 1,145
Edo 0 0 0 190 95 95
Ewe 70 40 35 1,410 865 545
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 10 0 3,400 1,785 1,620
Ga 25 15 15 315 155 160
Ganda 55 15 40 90 40 55
Igbo 75 40 30 275 190 90
Lingala 30 15 20 9,630 4,430 5,200
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 4,490 2,210 2,285
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 120 55 65 3,535 1,640 1,895
Shona 55 40 25 150 75 80
Swahili 335 190 150 8,015 4,080 3,935
Wolof 30 15 20 6,555 3,545 3,015
Yoruba 220 110 105 885 485 395
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 235 135 100 17,720 9,125 8,595
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 30 15 695 345 350
Dinka 10 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 695 345 350
Sign languages 930 315 615 7,775 3,095 4,675
American Sign Language 560 180 380 675 245 435
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,405 1,590 2,815
Sign languages, n.i.e. 375 140 230 2,960 1,350 1,605
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,840 2,980 2,860 90,460 42,695 47,770
Chinese languages 5,825 2,975 2,845 90,060 42,480 47,580
Cantonese 1,250 600 650 31,885 14,900 16,980
Hakka 50 25 25 545 240 310
Mandarin 4,540 2,275 2,265 59,240 27,560 31,685
Min Dong 0 0 0 15 10 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 150 60 90 4,215 1,860 2,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 50 20 25 1,230 535 690
Chinese, n.o.s. 410 250 155 4,800 2,380 2,425
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 15 0 15 430 235 195
Burmese 0 0 0 140 75 60
Karenic languages 0 0 0 105 55 45
Tibetan 15 0 15 65 50 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 65 80
Tai-Kadai languages 165 75 90 7,280 3,400 3,880
Lao 15 10 10 5,785 2,850 2,935
Thai 150 75 80 2,255 875 1,375
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Turkic languages 535 280 255 12,475 6,265 6,210
Azerbaijani 20 20 0 510 275 235
Turkish 395 190 210 11,415 5,755 5,665
Uyghur 10 0 10 230 110 120
Uzbek 105 65 45 230 105 125
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 235 115 120
Uralic languages 245 120 125 7,870 3,710 4,160
Estonian 40 20 20 150 55 95
Finnish 50 15 30 500 195 305
Hungarian 145 80 65 7,215 3,450 3,765
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 2,140 1,170 970
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 397,635 192,815 204,820 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 376,250 181,630 194,620 7,585,545 3,753,190 3,832,350
Canadian citizens aged under 18 69,480 35,410 34,070 1,521,230 779,620 741,610
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 306,770 146,215 160,550 6,064,310 2,973,575 3,090,740
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 21,380 11,185 10,200 379,910 188,245 191,665
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 397,635 192,815 204,820 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 352,625 169,835 182,795 6,788,085 3,365,345 3,422,735
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 37,205 18,415 18,795 1,091,310 530,325 560,980
Before 1981 10,100 4,910 5,185 238,655 117,080 121,575
1981 to 1990 3,035 1,530 1,505 127,340 63,150 64,190
1991 to 2000 4,895 2,365 2,525 187,860 89,210 98,650
2001 to 2010 9,760 4,925 4,840 322,280 155,785 166,495
2001 to 2005 3,755 1,890 1,865 140,170 67,835 72,335
2006 to 2010 6,005 3,035 2,970 182,115 87,945 94,165
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 9,425 4,680 4,740 215,170 105,105 110,065
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 7,800 4,565 3,235 86,065 45,765 40,295
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 37,205 18,415 18,795 1,091,305 530,325 560,980
Under 5 years 4,640 2,225 2,415 112,930 54,600 58,330
5 to 14 years 6,965 3,525 3,445 174,020 87,165 86,855
15 to 24 years 6,625 3,185 3,445 215,350 98,880 116,475
25 to 44 years 16,235 8,050 8,185 515,770 256,095 259,675
45 years and over 2,735 1,435 1,305 73,230 33,590 39,640
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 37,210 18,415 18,795 1,091,305 530,330 560,980
Americas 5,480 2,565 2,915 247,505 113,190 134,315
Brazil 130 60 70 7,345 3,515 3,830
Colombia 115 65 50 25,580 11,645 13,935
El Salvador 80 40 40 11,120 5,500 5,615
Guyana 140 65 75 2,490 1,085 1,410
Haiti 40 15 25 80,965 35,375 45,585
Jamaica 345 135 210 4,665 2,040 2,625
Mexico 225 110 115 15,820 7,090 8,730
Peru 80 25 60 13,265 5,945 7,325
Trinidad and Tobago 170 100 75 4,075 1,840 2,240
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,225 1,480 1,745 25,955 12,800 13,155
Other places of birth in Americas 925 470 455 56,235 26,370 29,870
Europe 12,255 6,210 6,045 311,090 154,910 156,185
Bosnia and Herzegovina 195 100 95 3,785 1,890 1,895
Croatia 130 50 80 2,140 1,085 1,050
France 340 185 155 81,225 43,490 37,735
Germany 1,150 580 570 9,750 4,365 5,390
Greece 450 235 215 18,420 9,135 9,285
Hungary 80 40 45 3,325 1,620 1,700
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 280 100 180 820 485 330
Italy 380 215 165 51,025 25,370 25,655
Netherlands 465 185 280 1,990 1,035 955
Poland 460 195 270 10,735 4,675 6,060
Portugal 180 115 60 18,985 9,185 9,800
Romania 150 90 60 28,695 13,695 15,005
Russian Federation 505 250 255 11,355 4,975 6,375
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 60 35 25 1,790 830 960
Ukraine 270 130 145 8,670 3,800 4,870
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 5,900 3,105 2,795 12,905 6,645 6,260
Other places of birth in Europe 1,250 595 650 45,500 22,630 22,870
Africa 3,025 1,565 1,460 241,410 125,250 116,165
Algeria 15 10 10 59,465 31,180 28,280
Egypt 725 375 355 19,490 10,290 9,200
Ethiopia 170 90 80 995 495 495
Kenya 120 70 50 785 355 430
Morocco 70 45 25 60,700 31,435 29,270
Nigeria 290 145 145 1,340 740 600
Somalia 60 35 35 580 270 310
South Africa, Republic of 350 150 200 865 475 385
Other places of birth in Africa 1,225 650 570 97,200 50,005 47,190
Asia 16,210 7,915 8,290 289,825 136,175 153,655
Afghanistan 100 40 60 7,280 3,640 3,640
Bangladesh 245 140 110 7,940 3,990 3,950
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,345 975 1,375 49,555 19,905 29,655
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 255 115 140 4,730 2,290 2,435
India 1,875 990 885 17,865 9,195 8,670
IranCensus data footnote 61 840 460 380 17,760 8,880 8,885
Iraq 530 245 280 3,735 1,960 1,775
Japan 170 60 105 1,725 395 1,330
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 720 290 430 4,230 1,995 2,230
Lebanon 1,210 660 545 39,135 20,800 18,340
Pakistan 450 220 230 10,010 5,260 4,750
Philippines 2,030 860 1,165 24,410 9,040 15,370
Sri Lanka 265 120 145 10,715 5,335 5,380
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,040 505 540 17,775 8,800 8,980
Taiwan 180 95 90 2,735 1,100 1,635
Viet Nam 355 170 185 25,440 11,765 13,675
Other places of birth in Asia 3,600 1,965 1,630 44,795 21,840 22,950
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 235 150 80 1,480 805 670
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 9,425 4,685 4,740 215,170 105,105 110,065
Americas 995 450 545 47,710 22,625 25,085
Brazil 85 35 45 3,010 1,495 1,520
Colombia 15 0 15 7,540 3,465 4,075
Cuba 65 35 30 2,565 1,260 1,315
Haiti 15 10 0 16,880 7,690 9,190
Jamaica 130 60 65 190 140 55
Mexico 90 50 40 4,210 1,955 2,255
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 360 165 195 3,990 2,265 1,720
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 0 0 10 1,955 935 1,020
Other places of birth in Americas 225 90 145 7,365 3,425 3,935
Europe 1,390 720 665 39,320 20,085 19,235
France 80 45 35 20,030 10,855 9,175
Germany 85 45 40 580 250 330
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 35 20 20 135 105 35
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 20 10 15 3,750 1,695 2,055
Romania 30 15 15 2,945 1,260 1,685
Russian Federation 165 65 95 1,970 865 1,105
Ukraine 135 60 80 2,460 1,110 1,350
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 540 330 210 860 565 290
Other places of birth in Europe 295 140 155 6,590 3,385 3,205
Africa 960 515 445 74,200 37,110 37,090
Algeria 10 0 10 16,380 8,060 8,320
Cameroon 0 0 0 7,550 3,705 3,845
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 55 25 25 3,370 1,655 1,715
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 5,070 2,505 2,565
Egypt 190 100 85 4,360 2,260 2,095
Eritrea 60 35 25 50 30 20
Ethiopia 40 25 15 125 65 60
Morocco 25 15 10 13,475 6,675 6,805
Nigeria 145 70 80 540 280 260
Somalia 10 0 10 95 40 50
South Africa, Republic of 70 25 45 175 115 60
Tunisia 0 10 0 5,855 3,025 2,825
Other places of birth in Africa 350 200 150 17,155 8,690 8,470
Asia 6,065 2,990 3,075 53,595 25,070 28,525
Afghanistan 20 10 15 1,555 715 840
Bangladesh 60 40 25 860 455 405
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 855 395 455 10,705 4,805 5,895
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 0 120 35 80
India 755 415 345 2,960 1,555 1,405
IranCensus data footnote 61 245 130 115 7,505 3,545 3,960
Iraq 245 125 120 985 465 515
Israel 260 170 90 645 390 255
Japan 65 25 40 330 30 295
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 190 70 120 825 370 455
Lebanon 80 35 40 3,955 2,100 1,860
Nepal 185 95 85 360 165 195
Pakistan 90 50 45 1,815 920 895
Philippines 1,160 515 645 5,635 2,345 3,290
Saudi Arabia 115 65 55 435 210 225
Sri Lanka 85 45 40 860 380 480
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 365 425 7,455 3,740 3,715
Taiwan 0 0 0 170 60 105
Turkey 75 45 30 585 300 285
United Arab Emirates 55 35 20 300 160 145
Viet Nam 45 15 30 1,505 560 945
Other places of birth in Asia 675 350 325 4,025 1,765 2,265
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 25 15 10 345 215 135
Australia 10 10 0 190 120 70
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 10 10 10 155 95 65
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 397,635 192,815 204,815 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
First generationCensus data footnote 69 47,925 24,395 23,525 1,204,895 590,175 614,720
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 38,620 18,965 19,660 792,085 399,535 392,550
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 311,090 149,455 161,635 5,968,475 2,951,730 3,016,745
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 27,440 13,660 13,780 867,685 420,465 447,220
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 16,465 8,580 7,890 469,015 243,915 225,100
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 6,335 4,330 2,005 224,720 137,975 86,745
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 10,130 4,250 5,880 244,300 105,945 138,360
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 6,715 2,880 3,835 241,225 96,130 145,095
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 4,080 2,110 1,975 146,295 75,100 71,195
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 175 90 85 11,150 5,320 5,825
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 397,630 192,815 204,820 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,010
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 15,815 7,460 8,355 182,885 91,890 90,995
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 15,270 7,200 8,065 175,960 88,635 87,325
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,955 3,785 4,170 92,655 45,510 47,145
Métis 6,905 3,230 3,675 69,365 36,260 33,100
Inuk (Inuit) 405 185 220 13,940 6,865 7,075
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 275 135 140 2,760 1,330 1,430
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 265 120 145 4,170 1,930 2,245
Non-Aboriginal identity 381,820 185,355 196,460 7,782,560 3,849,550 3,933,015
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 397,630 192,815 204,815 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,015 1,905 2,110 77,490 38,580 38,915
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 393,615 190,910 202,710 7,887,960 3,902,860 3,985,100
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 397,635 192,815 204,820 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,595 1,175 1,425 118,780 58,535 60,245
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,515 1,145 1,370 115,480 56,930 58,550
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,715 790 925 87,700 42,730 44,965
Métis single ancestry 690 320 365 17,585 9,225 8,360
Inuit single ancestry 110 30 75 10,200 4,980 5,220
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 85 25 60 3,300 1,605 1,700
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 60 15 45 2,220 1,115 1,105
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 995 455 540
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 10 10 65 25 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 20 10 15
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 24,125 11,040 13,085 240,650 113,905 126,740
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 23,265 10,615 12,650 235,365 111,205 124,165
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,335 7,430 8,905 193,625 90,650 102,975
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 6,320 2,895 3,420 37,080 18,320 18,760
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 615 300 320 4,660 2,230 2,425
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 860 420 440 5,280 2,700 2,575
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 705 335 370 4,040 2,105 1,940
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 90 50 40 990 475 515
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 60 40 20 225 110 115
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 25 15 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 370,910 180,605 190,305 7,606,025 3,769,000 3,837,030
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 397,630 192,810 204,820 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 45,290 22,735 22,555 1,032,365 505,180 527,185
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 6,550 3,690 2,865 90,335 46,750 43,585
Chinese 6,975 3,450 3,520 99,505 44,370 55,135
Black 15,090 7,300 7,785 319,230 154,110 165,120
Filipino 2,575 1,125 1,445 34,910 14,275 20,635
Latin American 1,210 610 600 133,920 64,655 69,260
Arab 7,335 3,955 3,385 213,740 113,420 100,320
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 865 375 485 62,820 29,960 32,865
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 1,390 725 665 32,405 16,200 16,210
Korean 1,230 520 710 8,055 3,865 4,190
Japanese 485 220 275 4,570 1,755 2,820
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 490 225 265 9,840 4,670 5,175
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 1,095 540 555 23,045 11,160 11,885
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 352,340 170,075 182,265 6,933,085 3,436,260 3,496,830
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 103 397,630 192,815 204,815 7,965,455 3,941,435 4,024,010
North American Aboriginal origins 26,725 12,210 14,515 359,430 172,440 186,985
First Nations (North American Indian) 18,920 8,620 10,300 289,610 137,550 152,065
Inuit 905 425 485 17,175 8,300 8,880
Métis 7,850 3,615 4,235 61,260 30,915 30,345
Other North American origins 163,555 78,245 85,320 4,850,145 2,390,545 2,459,605
Acadian 10,115 4,535 5,590 34,785 16,440 18,345
American 3,950 1,915 2,035 45,050 21,470 23,580
Canadian 152,835 73,390 79,445 4,647,840 2,288,280 2,359,555
New Brunswicker 25 10 25 750 370 380
Newfoundlander 885 390 495 570 280 295
Nova Scotian 745 345 400 365 155 215
Ontarian 25 10 15 1,345 660 685
Québécois 235 120 115 184,005 93,895 90,110
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 15 0 10 205 110 100
European origins 276,190 132,910 143,280 3,037,890 1,511,060 1,526,825
British Isles origins 228,905 109,560 119,345 745,715 360,135 385,575
Channel Islander 35 10 25 1,440 725 720
Cornish 60 30 25 70 35 40
English 121,790 58,380 63,415 228,520 111,855 116,670
Irish 95,065 44,145 50,925 446,215 211,545 234,665
Manx 75 40 35 200 105 95
Scottish 113,480 53,570 59,910 215,030 103,395 111,635
Welsh 8,845 4,155 4,690 10,765 5,075 5,690
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 11,350 5,345 6,005 32,525 15,440 17,080
French origins 66,425 30,905 35,520 1,878,795 941,770 937,025
Alsatian 10 10 10 1,050 520 525
Breton 0 0 0 11,140 5,410 5,725
Corsican 0 0 0 1,270 690 580
French 66,415 30,900 35,510 1,870,545 937,665 932,875
Western European origins (except French origins) 56,580 26,830 29,750 244,380 119,115 125,260
Austrian 1,005 540 465 12,710 6,285 6,430
Bavarian 10 0 0 40 30 20
Belgian 990 480 515 51,340 25,295 26,050
Dutch 13,220 6,015 7,205 26,000 12,805 13,190
Flemish 65 50 15 1,345 660 685
Frisian 15 0 10 15 20 0
German 45,105 21,395 23,710 142,225 68,250 73,975
Luxembourger 15 0 10 910 445 460
Swiss 1,390 715 675 24,500 12,615 11,885
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 90 60 30 125 80 50
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 8,010 3,835 4,175 25,460 12,490 12,975
Danish 1,890 895 995 5,700 2,815 2,885
Finnish 610 250 360 3,130 1,430 1,700
Icelandic 420 185 235 955 480 470
Norwegian 2,780 1,385 1,395 7,820 3,835 3,985
Swedish 1,920 880 1,040 6,840 3,275 3,565
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 690 380 315 2,500 1,265 1,230
Eastern European origins 16,135 8,015 8,120 249,940 121,660 128,285
Bulgarian 175 80 95 9,570 4,675 4,895
Byelorussian 135 70 65 2,530 1,235 1,295
Czech 670 360 305 6,295 2,965 3,330
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 150 65 85 2,150 1,100 1,050
Estonian 255 130 130 890 460 435
Hungarian 1,395 725 675 28,280 13,970 14,310
Latvian 245 90 150 1,740 835 905
Lithuanian 600 275 325 6,630 3,320 3,305
Moldovan 10 0 10 7,620 3,710 3,900
Polish 5,905 2,900 3,000 79,040 38,705 40,335
Romanian 720 355 360 53,060 25,935 27,125
Russian 2,970 1,405 1,570 55,230 26,405 28,830
Slovak 355 215 140 4,770 2,375 2,395
Ukrainian 5,155 2,640 2,515 42,550 20,575 21,975
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 185 85 105 2,900 1,505 1,400
Southern European origins 16,775 7,980 8,795 549,750 273,670 276,080
Albanian 255 135 120 3,760 1,950 1,805
Bosnian 120 55 70 2,970 1,485 1,490
Catalan 0 0 0 735 395 340
Croatian 455 205 250 6,745 3,375 3,370
Cypriot 25 20 10 480 240 245
Greek 2,430 1,235 1,190 71,330 36,235 35,090
Italian 8,190 3,940 4,245 326,700 162,650 164,045
Kosovar 245 110 130 505 295 210
Macedonian 95 50 45 775 400 370
Maltese 240 105 135 1,220 615 610
Montenegrin 15 10 10 450 250 200
Portuguese 2,335 1,105 1,230 69,805 34,825 34,980
Serbian 190 85 105 5,950 2,915 3,040
Sicilian 10 0 10 1,435 710 725
Slovenian 100 45 60 2,510 1,225 1,280
Spanish 2,685 1,175 1,510 85,360 41,745 43,615
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 190 90 100 3,270 1,595 1,670
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 65 40 25 300 155 145
Other European origins 3,610 1,830 1,780 38,670 19,875 18,800
Basque 105 45 65 3,620 1,930 1,690
Jewish 1,485 725 765 25,235 12,955 12,280
Roma (Gypsy) 60 45 15 475 270 205
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 20 15 10 360 180 185
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,970 1,015 950 9,215 4,690 4,530
Caribbean origins 3,570 1,745 1,825 201,625 93,935 107,690
Antiguan 80 50 35 380 170 205
Bahamian 190 95 100 430 205 225
Barbadian 405 200 200 5,570 2,585 2,985
Bermudan 150 85 75 115 50 65
Carib 40 30 10 405 150 255
Cuban 270 125 145 9,830 4,800 5,035
Dominican 120 60 60 11,560 5,320 6,235
Grenadian 20 10 10 1,965 790 1,175
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 1,010 475 535
Haitian 85 25 65 143,165 66,245 76,925
Jamaican 1,295 640 655 14,100 6,785 7,315
Kittitian/Nevisian 35 10 20 360 200 160
Martinican 10 0 0 1,775 820 950
Montserratan 10 0 0 240 140 105
Puerto Rican 50 20 35 530 270 255
St. Lucian 65 20 40 860 450 405
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 250 145 105 6,585 2,925 3,660
Vincentian/Grenadinian 25 20 10 4,020 1,695 2,325
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 460 240 215 5,635 2,610 3,025
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 280 135 140 4,195 1,995 2,205
Latin, Central and South American origins 2,060 1,045 1,010 167,275 81,215 86,065
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 145 75 70 6,100 2,885 3,210
Arawak 0 0 0 180 60 120
Argentinian 50 30 25 4,950 2,490 2,460
Belizean 10 0 10 80 40 40
Bolivian 35 20 15 1,730 815 915
Brazilian 210 115 100 8,345 4,075 4,275
Chilean 80 50 30 14,060 7,055 7,005
Colombian 240 125 110 33,965 15,915 18,050
Costa Rican 25 0 20 1,180 570 610
Ecuadorian 25 10 10 2,720 1,255 1,470
Guatemalan 55 35 20 10,175 5,380 4,795
Guyanese 270 125 145 3,670 1,810 1,860
Hispanic 55 35 20 1,155 570 585
Honduran 30 25 10 4,335 2,135 2,200
Maya 60 35 20 1,670 935 735
Mexican 465 225 240 26,930 13,185 13,745
Nicaraguan 30 10 25 2,805 1,360 1,445
Panamanian 10 0 15 1,460 755 710
Paraguayan 0 0 0 365 155 205
Peruvian 145 65 80 19,735 9,240 10,495
Salvadorean 85 55 25 19,200 9,535 9,665
Uruguayan 15 0 15 1,755 815 940
Venezuelan 55 40 20 7,475 3,430 4,045
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 150 80 70 5,845 2,965 2,880
African origins 12,510 6,010 6,505 382,665 196,910 185,755
Central and West African origins 1,075 560 515 86,695 44,720 41,975
Akan 0 0 0 630 325 310
Angolan 10 10 10 875 425 450
Ashanti 0 0 0 120 90 35
Beninese 0 0 0 4,125 2,220 1,915
Burkinabe 10 0 0 2,465 1,325 1,145
Cameroonian 25 20 10 17,095 8,635 8,465
Chadian 0 0 0 1,045 525 520
Congolese 165 85 80 20,210 9,960 10,250
Edo 0 0 0 110 60 45
Ewe 0 0 0 460 265 200
Gabonese 0 10 0 1,165 545 620
Gambian 15 0 0 150 95 55
Ghanaian 145 85 65 3,235 1,660 1,575
Guinean 25 20 10 5,255 2,765 2,485
Ibo 90 45 45 185 95 95
Ivorian 0 10 0 8,545 4,350 4,200
Liberian 20 10 10 150 60 90
Malian 0 0 0 3,535 1,755 1,775
Malinké 10 10 0 635 340 295
Nigerian 355 185 170 2,820 1,510 1,310
Peulh 10 0 0 2,110 1,080 1,030
Senegalese 10 0 0 8,250 4,420 3,835
Sierra Leonean 40 30 10 110 55 55
Togolese 70 30 35 4,080 2,210 1,870
Wolof 0 0 0 660 390 270
Yoruba 70 25 45 460 225 235
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 110 60 50 6,955 3,690 3,275
North African origins 1,715 900 815 225,125 117,725 107,410
Algerian 35 25 0 60,375 31,185 29,190
Berber 55 35 15 33,825 17,840 15,985
Coptic 25 10 15 685 385 305
Dinka 0 0 0 15 10 10
Egyptian 1,180 630 545 29,400 15,295 14,100
Libyan 185 90 95 1,075 590 485
Maure 10 10 0 530 290 240
Moroccan 115 55 60 85,940 44,520 41,420
Sudanese 110 50 65 370 220 150
Tunisian 45 15 20 21,475 11,775 9,695
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 40 25 20 3,340 1,845 1,490
Southern and East African origins 1,585 770 810 28,925 14,225 14,705
Afrikaner 20 0 20 115 75 40
Amhara 10 10 0 65 30 35
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 10 0 0 1,905 1,040 870
Burundian 10 0 0 6,015 2,945 3,070
Djiboutian 0 0 0 450 205 245
Eritrean 145 75 70 580 290 290
Ethiopian 250 105 145 1,575 785 785
Harari 0 0 0 20 10 10
Kenyan 145 80 55 530 270 260
Malagasy 20 0 15 3,735 1,815 1,920
Mauritian 10 10 0 3,695 1,735 1,960
Oromo 30 15 15 20 15 10
Rwandan 95 50 50 5,130 2,445 2,685
Seychellois 0 0 0 775 345 425
Somali 170 80 85 1,785 865 915
South African 400 185 220 900 490 420
Tanzanian 55 40 20 325 190 140
Tigrian 15 0 10 95 35 55
Ugandan 55 20 35 290 135 160
Zambian 75 30 45 45 20 25
Zimbabwean 85 55 30 300 150 145
Zulu 0 0 0 70 35 35
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 115 65 50 1,790 915 875
Other African origins 8,315 3,870 4,440 46,805 22,845 23,965
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,460 670 785 3,800 1,845 1,950
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 6,935 3,235 3,700 43,785 21,415 22,370
Asian origins 33,575 17,045 16,535 563,150 275,170 287,980
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 13,795 7,140 6,660 240,795 123,985 116,810
Afghan 230 75 150 10,945 5,550 5,395
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,385 720 660 44,875 23,680 21,195
Armenian 220 130 85 27,380 13,515 13,865
Assyrian 0 0 0 370 205 165
Azerbaijani 20 20 10 555 295 255
Georgian 20 15 10 635 295 345
Hazara 0 0 0 385 190 200
Iranian 1,200 685 515 25,530 12,845 12,685
Iraqi 585 260 325 5,520 2,780 2,740
Israeli 215 115 100 6,060 3,235 2,830
Jordanian 255 145 110 1,610 840 770
Kazakh 40 25 15 620 295 325
Kurd 230 115 115 2,135 1,180 960
Kuwaiti 205 105 100 95 50 50
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 260 140 120
Lebanese 5,205 2,615 2,590 78,140 40,695 37,450
Palestinian 925 500 425 6,865 3,520 3,345
Pashtun 10 0 0 515 280 235
Saudi Arabian 675 440 235 645 390 255
Syrian 1,660 805 850 27,465 13,845 13,620
Tajik 25 15 10 390 180 210
Tatar 35 10 25 910 430 485
Turk 570 270 300 15,060 7,520 7,545
Turkmen 10 0 0 65 45 25
Uighur 10 10 10 375 185 190
Uzbek 90 60 30 465 210 255
Yemeni 205 105 100 805 450 355
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 765 400 365 2,465 1,385 1,075
South Asian origins 6,885 3,885 3,005 95,670 48,925 46,745
Bangladeshi 205 125 85 7,075 3,625 3,450
Bengali 50 35 20 4,125 2,035 2,090
Bhutanese 210 85 115 420 205 215
East Indian 5,030 2,855 2,180 51,650 26,505 25,140
Goan 0 10 0 210 105 110
Gujarati 10 10 10 420 205 215
Kashmiri 10 0 0 260 155 105
Nepali 425 220 210 930 460 470
Pakistani 465 295 175 13,535 7,000 6,535
Punjabi 170 80 90 2,970 1,675 1,295
Sinhalese 10 0 0 310 135 175
Sri Lankan 290 135 150 14,750 7,300 7,450
Tamil 55 25 30 3,100 1,610 1,495
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 390 240 145 2,135 1,190 945
East and Southeast Asian origins 12,855 6,035 6,820 229,985 103,805 126,180
Burmese 15 10 10 530 270 255
Cambodian (Khmer) 55 20 35 15,345 7,360 7,985
Chinese 7,610 3,700 3,905 121,445 54,595 66,850
Filipino 2,685 1,195 1,480 37,910 15,590 22,320
Hmong 0 0 0 35 10 20
Indonesian 95 45 50 1,320 570 755
Japanese 600 240 355 6,495 2,615 3,875
Karen 0 0 0 95 55 40
Korean 1,280 540 740 8,740 4,155 4,580
Laotian 10 0 10 7,625 3,860 3,770
Malaysian 50 20 35 645 300 340
Mongolian 35 10 20 960 470 485
Singaporean 0 0 0 105 65 40
Taiwanese 175 85 95 2,205 940 1,265
Thai 175 65 110 2,695 1,065 1,635
Tibetan 10 0 10 80 45 30
Vietnamese 585 260 320 43,080 20,790 22,290
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 50 35 15 275 125 155
Other Asian origins 295 140 155 1,765 905 865
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 295 140 155 1,770 905 860
Oceania origins 550 270 280 3,250 1,730 1,515
Australian 285 135 145 2,055 1,125 935
New Zealander 190 105 80 490 245 245
Pacific Islands origins 90 30 55 785 410 380
Fijian 10 10 0 70 25 40
Hawaiian 15 0 10 60 40 20
Maori 35 15 25 90 55 35
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 15 10 0 290 145 145
Samoan 10 0 0 15 15 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 10 0 10 295 155 145
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 173,455 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Owner 104,250 ... ... 2,163,735 ... ...
Renter 69,180 ... ... 1,362,010 ... ...
Band housing 30 ... ... 5,915 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 173,460 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Condominium 10,415 ... ... 413,325 ... ...
Not condominium 163,045 ... ... 3,118,340 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
No bedrooms 875 ... ... 23,725 ... ...
1 bedroom 25,150 ... ... 573,370 ... ...
2 bedrooms 45,370 ... ... 1,100,310 ... ...
3 bedrooms 62,955 ... ... 1,157,300 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 39,105 ... ... 676,955 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 46,250 ... ... 1,258,215 ... ...
5 rooms 25,385 ... ... 620,935 ... ...
6 rooms 24,840 ... ... 432,090 ... ...
7 rooms 22,370 ... ... 403,255 ... ...
8 or more rooms 54,610 ... ... 817,165 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 5.8 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 172,115 ... ... 3,492,135 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,345 ... ... 39,530 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 173,455 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Suitable 167,475 ... ... 3,398,910 ... ...
Not suitable 5,990 ... ... 132,755 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 173,455 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
1960 or before 35,105 ... ... 894,495 ... ...
1961 to 1980 49,465 ... ... 1,116,760 ... ...
1981 to 1990 27,070 ... ... 503,495 ... ...
1991 to 2000 24,820 ... ... 369,020 ... ...
2001 to 2005 13,190 ... ... 196,830 ... ...
2006 to 2010 12,695 ... ... 241,545 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 11,110 ... ... 209,515 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 161,990 ... ... 3,304,625 ... ...
Major repairs needed 11,470 ... ... 227,040 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 household maintainer 98,525 ... ... 2,221,970 ... ...
2 household maintainers 70,350 ... ... 1,264,195 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 4,585 ... ... 45,500 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 173,460 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
15 to 24 years 9,080 ... ... 119,495 ... ...
25 to 34 years 27,935 ... ... 498,070 ... ...
35 to 44 years 28,940 ... ... 603,840 ... ...
45 to 54 years 34,530 ... ... 682,290 ... ...
55 to 64 years 33,710 ... ... 731,390 ... ...
65 to 74 years 23,385 ... ... 541,630 ... ...
75 to 84 years 12,040 ... ... 270,280 ... ...
85 years and over 3,835 ... ... 84,680 ... ...
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 141 172,790 ... ... 3,496,460 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 129,585 ... ... 2,763,105 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 43,205 ... ... 733,355 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 36,565 ... ... 647,975 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 104,190 ... ... 2,141,690 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 64.1 ... ... 61.9 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.9 ... ... 12.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,187 ... ... 983 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,268 ... ... 1,085 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 269,126 ... ... 250,302 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 307,511 ... ... 290,484 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 69,085 ... ... 1,358,265 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 8.3 ... ... 9.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 43.3 ... ... 33.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 962 ... ... 720 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,035 ... ... 775 ... ...
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 146 337,210 161,965 175,250 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240
No certificate, diploma or degree 49,435 25,160 24,280 1,323,070 674,955 648,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 85,440 43,010 42,430 1,426,980 674,820 752,155
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 202,335 93,795 108,540 3,884,235 1,910,260 1,973,970
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,270 18,000 8,270 1,120,730 681,515 439,215
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 14,480 8,135 6,345 806,585 435,090 371,495
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 11,790 9,865 1,925 314,145 246,425 67,720
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,970 29,400 40,570 1,165,515 506,775 658,740
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,855 3,195 4,665 236,255 93,680 142,575
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 98,235 43,195 55,035 1,361,730 628,290 733,440
Bachelor's degree 65,780 28,265 37,515 872,060 384,275 487,790
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,155 2,245 2,910 118,955 54,255 64,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,785 1,495 1,290 39,045 19,865 19,185
Master's degree 20,595 8,750 11,840 281,215 139,280 141,935
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 3,920 2,450 1,475 50,455 30,615 19,840
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 225,420 108,730 116,695 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,125
No certificate, diploma or degree 18,865 10,520 8,340 580,635 323,880 256,750
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 49,630 25,545 24,080 808,955 396,620 412,330
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 156,930 72,660 84,270 2,982,345 1,447,305 1,535,040
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 18,455 13,000 5,450 866,595 513,575 353,015
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,105 5,910 4,195 631,795 330,140 301,655
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,350 7,090 1,260 234,800 183,440 51,360
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53,900 23,350 30,550 832,430 367,185 465,245
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,300 2,145 3,155 167,025 67,530 99,495
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 79,275 34,170 45,110 1,116,300 499,010 617,290
Bachelor's degree 53,075 22,730 30,340 712,935 308,760 404,175
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,055 1,650 2,405 94,240 40,085 54,160
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,295 1,115 1,175 30,775 13,505 17,270
Master's degree 17,035 7,065 9,975 238,300 113,895 124,410
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,815 1,605 1,215 40,050 22,780 17,270
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 151 337,210 161,965 175,245 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 134,875 68,170 66,710 2,750,050 1,349,775 1,400,270
Education 12,645 3,230 9,415 273,320 62,470 210,845
13. Education 12,640 3,230 9,415 273,320 62,470 210,845
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,780 3,190 3,595 156,720 71,485 85,240
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,315 970 345 25,380 18,280 7,100
50. Visual and performing arts 5,465 2,215 3,245 131,340 53,200 78,140
Humanities 10,725 4,110 6,620 215,735 86,065 129,675
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 740 230 510 32,180 7,165 25,020
23. English language and literature/letters 3,220 970 2,250 12,900 4,060 8,835
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,305 765 1,535 103,120 42,685 60,435
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 15 30 880 395 485
38. Philosophy and religious studies 715 380 330 10,400 6,650 3,755
39. Theology and religious vocations 860 510 345 10,125 6,200 3,930
54. History 2,255 1,125 1,135 17,055 9,990 7,065
55. French language and literature/letters 585 105 480 29,070 8,920 20,155
Social and behavioural sciences and law 23,785 7,680 16,110 380,995 125,025 255,975
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 415 90 330 4,315 1,165 3,150
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,300 835 1,460 48,530 16,690 31,845
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,015 310 3,705 77,470 6,070 71,400
22. Legal professions and studies 3,600 1,200 2,400 67,185 25,785 41,395
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 390 105 285 9,905 2,035 7,870
42. Psychology 5,035 1,310 3,725 57,335 14,030 43,305
45. Social sciences 8,025 3,825 4,200 116,255 59,245 57,015
Business, management and public administration 47,175 16,450 30,730 879,190 321,450 557,740
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 15 55 815 300 520
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,855 685 2,175 47,715 10,490 37,225
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 44,245 15,745 28,505 830,660 310,665 519,990
Physical and life sciences and technologies 9,850 4,750 5,105 140,990 76,780 64,215
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,595 1,885 2,710 49,705 20,900 28,805
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,020 790 1,235 23,210 13,865 9,350
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 95 25 70 21,890 10,810 11,080
40. Physical sciences 2,815 1,965 850 39,060 27,545 11,515
41. Science technologies/technicians 320 85 240 7,120 3,660 3,465
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,670 6,195 3,475 152,105 104,850 47,255
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,775 5,305 2,470 125,480 92,730 32,750
25. Library science 700 105 600 11,110 2,145 8,965
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,055 685 375 13,415 8,365 5,045
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 135 100 30 2,100 1,605 495
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 37,890 34,940 2,945 828,400 758,350 70,055
04. Architecture and related services 960 620 340 29,015 17,055 11,960
14. Engineering 7,830 6,665 1,170 150,450 124,585 25,865
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,520 7,790 730 150,640 135,445 15,195
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 60 20 40
46. Construction trades 8,730 8,495 235 185,385 179,995 5,390
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,060 7,735 325 184,280 178,510 5,770
48. Precision production 3,785 3,640 140 128,580 122,750 5,830
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,230 1,190 1,040 85,485 56,900 28,585
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,035 515 520 51,770 30,870 20,900
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,200 680 520 33,715 26,025 7,690
Health and related fields 28,890 5,355 23,535 480,230 95,450 384,780
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,900 900 1,000 27,955 14,675 13,280
51. Health professions and related programs 26,040 3,880 22,160 441,105 74,630 366,470
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 950 580 375 11,160 6,140 5,020
Personal, protective and transportation services 12,650 6,705 5,945 290,005 151,070 138,935
12. Personal and culinary services 7,160 1,905 5,260 164,595 43,720 120,875
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 180 180 0 290 270 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 520 475 40 1,345 1,245 100
43. Security and protective services 2,025 1,610 415 54,625 42,415 12,210
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,765 2,540 225 69,160 63,425 5,740
Other 40 10 35 1,055 375 680
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 35 1,055 375 675
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 151 225,425 108,730 116,695 4,371,935 2,167,805 2,204,130
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 68,490 36,070 32,425 1,389,585 720,500 669,085
Education 8,765 2,100 6,670 180,615 37,990 142,625
13. Education 8,765 2,100 6,670 180,615 37,990 142,625
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,325 2,515 2,805 122,045 55,575 66,475
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 970 735 240 19,510 13,740 5,770
50. Visual and performing arts 4,355 1,785 2,570 102,535 41,830 60,705
Humanities 8,300 3,110 5,190 138,330 54,580 83,750
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 600 175 420 25,220 5,455 19,765
23. English language and literature/letters 2,540 770 1,770 9,585 2,990 6,595
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,825 610 1,215 57,730 25,305 32,430
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 20 35 600 255 350
38. Philosophy and religious studies 565 290 280 6,980 4,415 2,570
39. Theology and religious vocations 550 330 225 5,415 3,380 2,035
54. History 1,745 830 910 12,235 7,140 5,095
55. French language and literature/letters 425 75 350 20,555 5,640 14,915
Social and behavioural sciences and law 19,595 6,095 13,500 301,550 95,120 206,430
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 350 70 280 3,550 925 2,620
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,970 695 1,275 40,275 13,900 26,370
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,290 255 3,035 63,120 4,295 58,825
22. Legal professions and studies 3,135 930 2,210 53,620 18,830 34,790
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 300 75 235 6,840 1,420 5,420
42. Psychology 4,035 1,035 2,995 44,540 10,255 34,285
45. Social sciences 6,510 3,030 3,480 89,610 45,495 44,110
Business, management and public administration 36,275 12,865 23,410 706,400 248,920 457,480
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 15 50 615 215 400
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,330 550 1,775 38,320 7,835 30,485
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 33,880 12,300 21,585 667,470 240,870 426,600
Physical and life sciences and technologies 7,310 3,490 3,825 92,480 49,390 43,090
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,575 1,470 2,105 40,895 16,635 24,260
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,485 600 885 12,450 7,435 5,015
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 90 25 65 4,175 2,385 1,785
40. Physical sciences 1,965 1,355 605 29,705 20,255 9,445
41. Science technologies/technicians 195 35 165 5,255 2,675 2,580
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,505 5,570 2,935 132,750 91,865 40,885
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,135 4,920 2,215 112,715 83,240 29,470
25. Library science 480 75 405 8,720 1,665 7,055
27. Mathematics and statistics 770 485 285 9,725 5,815 3,915
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 115 90 25 1,585 1,150 440
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 28,875 26,365 2,510 639,185 577,845 61,335
04. Architecture and related services 735 445 290 24,260 13,870 10,385
14. Engineering 5,890 4,910 975 126,835 103,165 23,665
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,725 6,075 650 116,595 103,710 12,885
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 50 15 30
46. Construction trades 6,650 6,415 230 134,865 130,350 4,510
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,110 5,870 245 139,935 135,155 4,780
48. Precision production 2,755 2,655 105 96,655 91,580 5,075
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,830 975 855 69,865 45,215 24,655
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 835 415 420 41,755 23,965 17,795
03. Natural resources and conservation 995 555 435 28,110 21,250 6,860
Health and related fields 22,215 4,290 17,930 368,600 72,245 296,355
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,510 760 755 22,660 11,635 11,030
51. Health professions and related programs 19,945 3,100 16,845 337,320 56,510 280,810
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 760 430 325 8,620 4,110 4,510
Personal, protective and transportation services 9,890 5,280 4,600 229,640 118,260 111,375
12. Personal and culinary services 5,630 1,575 4,060 129,245 32,830 96,410
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 165 165 10 225 200 25
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 310 285 30 875 795 80
43. Security and protective services 1,600 1,265 335 42,550 32,575 9,975
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,175 1,995 180 56,750 51,860 4,890
Other 40 10 35 890 300 595
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 30 890 300 595
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 157 337,210 161,965 175,250 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 134,875 68,170 66,705 2,750,045 1,349,775 1,400,270
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 202,335 93,795 108,540 3,884,235 1,910,265 1,973,970
Location of study inside Canada 184,280 84,675 99,605 3,509,610 1,716,730 1,792,880
Same as province or territory of residence 140,680 63,335 77,345 3,367,195 1,642,930 1,724,270
Different than province or territory of residence 43,605 21,335 22,265 142,415 73,800 68,610
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 18,060 9,125 8,935 374,620 193,530 181,090
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,800 2,010 1,790 28,320 16,915 11,410
Philippines 1,105 395 720 12,515 3,600 8,920
India 1,475 770 700 6,805 3,660 3,150
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,175 1,855 1,320 11,250 6,535 4,715
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 810 315 495 17,155 7,755 9,395
France 250 145 105 69,665 39,885 29,780
Other 7,440 3,635 3,805 228,905 115,185 113,725
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 157 225,420 108,730 116,695 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,130
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 68,490 36,065 32,425 1,389,590 720,505 669,085
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 156,930 72,660 84,270 2,982,350 1,447,305 1,535,045
Location of study inside Canada 142,985 65,865 77,125 2,676,230 1,293,455 1,382,780
Same as province or territory of residence 108,650 49,100 59,555 2,567,605 1,238,320 1,329,280
Different than province or territory of residence 34,340 16,770 17,570 108,630 55,125 53,500
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 13,940 6,795 7,145 306,115 153,850 152,265
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 2,510 1,275 1,235 19,655 11,145 8,505
Philippines 1,030 375 655 10,545 2,935 7,610
India 1,170 605 565 4,865 2,465 2,400
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,050 1,175 870 7,390 4,245 3,145
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 660 260 400 15,420 6,865 8,550
France 200 115 85 57,315 32,115 25,205
Other 6,325 2,995 3,330 190,930 94,085 96,850
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 337,215 161,965 175,250 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
In the labour force 225,940 115,060 110,880 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Employed 209,425 105,895 103,530 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220
Unemployed 16,515 9,170 7,350 306,170 177,630 128,540
Not in the labour force 111,275 46,905 64,370 2,378,780 1,045,300 1,333,480
Participation rate 67.0 71.0 63.3 64.1 67.9 60.5
Employment rate 62.1 65.4 59.1 59.5 62.5 56.7
Unemployment rate 7.3 8.0 6.6 7.2 8.0 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 164 337,210 161,965 175,250 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 102,100 43,110 58,990 2,228,315 967,660 1,260,655
Worked 235,115 118,855 116,255 4,405,965 2,292,375 2,113,585
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 128,810 69,900 58,910 2,084,020 1,145,805 938,215
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 106,300 48,955 57,345 2,321,945 1,146,575 1,175,375
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.1 43.6 42.7 42.5 42.7 42.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 225,945 115,060 110,880 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,075 2,120 1,955 101,485 51,640 49,850
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 221,860 112,940 108,925 4,154,015 2,163,095 1,990,915
Employee 201,650 100,730 100,925 3,664,920 1,863,740 1,801,185
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 20,210 12,215 8,000 489,090 299,355 189,730
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 172 225,940 115,060 110,880 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,080 2,120 1,955 101,490 51,640 49,850
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 221,860 112,940 108,925 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915
0 Management occupations 24,330 14,500 9,830 418,450 263,585 154,875
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 36,725 10,880 25,840 677,390 210,525 466,865
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 17,555 14,105 3,445 286,270 222,375 63,895
3 Health occupations 17,440 3,410 14,025 295,765 57,160 238,610
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 30,390 12,015 18,380 502,945 147,145 355,795
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 7,555 3,570 3,980 135,730 64,370 71,365
6 Sales and service occupations 55,165 24,350 30,820 988,610 449,820 538,790
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 26,170 24,875 1,295 574,675 544,100 30,570
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 2,740 2,310 430 67,290 55,610 11,685
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 3,785 2,920 870 206,875 148,405 58,475
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 173 225,945 115,065 110,880 4,255,495 2,214,735 2,040,765
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,080 2,120 1,960 101,490 51,635 49,850
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 221,860 112,940 108,925 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,445 1,070 375 84,060 60,460 23,595
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,115 975 140 20,920 18,175 2,745
22 Utilities 1,595 1,045 550 28,410 20,650 7,755
23 Construction 13,810 12,280 1,535 254,055 223,770 30,285
31-33 Manufacturing 10,000 7,310 2,690 458,315 332,080 126,240
41 Wholesale trade 7,070 5,105 1,965 157,365 104,885 52,475
44-45 Retail trade 26,560 11,990 14,570 508,170 239,625 268,545
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 10,025 7,640 2,385 187,550 142,550 45,000
51 Information and cultural industries 6,320 3,610 2,715 100,775 59,705 41,070
52 Finance and insurance 10,370 4,235 6,135 165,140 66,175 98,965
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 4,390 2,455 1,935 61,380 36,505 24,875
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 17,535 9,885 7,655 288,715 161,030 127,685
55 Management of companies and enterprises 230 90 140 3,305 1,270 2,035
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 11,685 6,820 4,865 176,185 108,280 67,905
61 Educational services 17,535 5,935 11,600 306,575 96,170 210,405
62 Health care and social assistance 28,995 5,410 23,580 532,680 99,380 433,295
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,835 2,495 2,345 84,130 44,235 39,895
72 Accommodation and food services 16,125 6,840 9,285 278,500 123,235 155,265
81 Other services (except public administration) 8,850 3,785 5,065 193,700 89,455 104,245
91 Public administration 23,370 13,970 9,395 264,085 135,455 128,630
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 174 209,425 105,895 103,530 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220
Worked at home 13,580 6,570 7,015 266,285 134,325 131,960
Worked outside Canada 1,040 710 325 10,600 7,580 3,020
No fixed workplace address 22,215 16,360 5,855 351,595 265,405 86,185
Worked at usual place 172,585 82,250 90,340 3,320,850 1,629,795 1,691,050
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 172,585 82,250 90,335 3,320,845 1,629,795 1,691,050
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 166,455 78,620 87,840 1,732,155 810,895 921,260
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 155 105 55 485,450 234,700 250,750
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 4,155 2,315 1,835 1,037,125 549,095 488,030
Commute to a different province or territory 1,825 1,215 610 66,125 35,110 31,015
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 175 194,800 98,610 96,190 3,672,445 1,895,200 1,777,240
Car, truck, van - as a driver 137,130 73,100 64,025 2,739,405 1,475,775 1,263,625
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 14,270 5,220 9,045 133,760 51,045 82,715
Public transit 22,980 9,960 13,020 503,285 217,465 285,820
Walked 15,935 7,500 8,435 205,350 93,595 111,760
Bicycle 1,965 1,310 655 54,625 36,470 18,155
Other method 2,530 1,530 1,005 36,010 20,845 15,170
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 176 194,805 98,615 96,195 3,672,440 1,895,200 1,777,240
Less than 15 minutes 48,600 22,265 26,330 1,035,455 493,225 542,235
15 to 29 minutes 79,445 41,265 38,180 1,200,455 617,010 583,445
30 to 44 minutes 42,835 22,665 20,170 777,955 425,640 352,310
45 to 59 minutes 13,965 6,940 7,020 343,540 184,440 159,100
60 minutes and over 9,960 5,475 4,490 315,035 174,875 140,160
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 177 194,805 98,610 96,190 3,672,440 1,895,205 1,777,240
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 9,345 6,050 3,295 256,150 192,835 63,315
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 38,000 22,710 15,295 675,585 420,120 255,465
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 58,980 29,475 29,510 1,133,510 527,925 605,580
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,880 17,970 23,905 714,935 296,300 418,630
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 19,595 8,615 10,980 349,845 148,715 201,125
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 27,000 13,790 13,210 542,425 309,295 233,125
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 178 241,390 121,770 119,620 4,529,770 2,352,115 2,177,655
Single responses 239,880 121,140 118,740 4,187,865 2,169,480 2,018,385
Official languages 239,140 120,745 118,400 4,153,710 2,152,290 2,001,420
English 237,620 120,350 117,270 541,720 294,935 246,780
French 1,520 390 1,125 3,611,990 1,857,350 1,754,640
Non-official languages 735 400 340 34,160 17,190 16,970
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 12,670 6,180 6,490
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 8,350 4,095 4,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 8,285 4,060 4,220
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,100 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 1,800 840 960
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 210 105 100
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 35 20 15
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 5,145 2,515 2,630
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 30 20 10
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 25 20 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 45 15 25
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 30
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 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 4,305 2,080 2,220
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 4,290 2,075 2,215
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 15 0 15
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 10 0 15
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 740 400 340 21,490 11,005 10,480
Afro-Asiatic languages 150 115 40 1,895 1,125 775
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 15 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 150 110 35 1,860 1,110 745
Amharic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 125 100 30 1,715 1,045 665
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 10 0 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 15 15 10 140 70 70
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 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 10 0 10 1,725 850 870
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 315 140 175
Vietnamese 10 0 10 1,410 710 695
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 15 0 10 135 65 70
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 10 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15 0 10 115 50 60
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 275 90 190
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 10 0 10
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 265 90 175
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 150 75 75
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 145 75 70
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Indo-European languages 200 110 90 10,165 5,255 4,910
Albanian 0 0 0 30 20 10
Armenian 0 0 0 275 130 145
Balto-Slavic languages 30 20 15 1,130 500 635
Baltic languages 0 0 10 15 0 10
Latvian 10 0 10 15 10 10
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Slavic languages 25 20 10 1,115 495 625
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 55 20 30
Croatian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Czech 0 0 0 10 0 10
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 0 0 0 170 65 105
Russian 30 20 10 735 340 395
Serbian 0 0 0 10 15 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 110 35 75
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 40 20 20 1,285 575 715
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 10 15 10 0
Dutch 0 0 0 25 10 15
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 25 10 15 370 170 195
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 0 15 10 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 860 375 485
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 10 10 0 525 260 270
Indo-Iranian languages 50 30 15 1,385 780 600
Indo-Aryan languages 20 20 0 680 390 295
Bengali 0 0 0 110 70 35
Gujarati 0 0 0 20 0 10
Hindi 0 0 0 35 20 15
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 20 15 0 20 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 0 0 0 415 225 190
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 85 50 35
Iranian languages 30 10 20 700 395 305
Kurdish 0 0 0 15 0 15
Pashto 0 0 0 10 0 15
Persian (Farsi) 30 10 20 675 385 285
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 75 35 45 5,525 2,990 2,540
Catalan 0 0 0 15 0 15
Italian 10 10 0 590 315 275
Portuguese 30 10 20 635 365 270
Romanian 0 0 0 320 140 175
Spanish 40 15 25 3,975 2,165 1,810
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Japanese 25 10 15 235 80 150
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Georgian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Korean 30 15 20 300 150 150
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 45 25 20
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 25 20 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 10 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 30 0 25 205 60 140
American Sign Language 15 10 15 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 125 20 110
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 0 15 70 45 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 280 155 130 6,070 3,125 2,945
Chinese languages 280 150 130 6,075 3,130 2,950
Cantonese 60 35 25 2,655 1,325 1,330
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 200 105 100 3,100 1,630 1,465
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 70 40 30
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 15 15 0 235 130 110
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 0 110 40 75
Lao 0 0 0 55 25 30
Thai 0 0 0 55 10 40
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 10 0 10 110 60 50
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 10 0 10 110 55 55
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 0 40 10 40
Estonian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 35 0 35
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Multiple responses 1,510 630 880 341,900 182,635 159,265
English and French 920 330 585 315,620 169,365 146,255
English and non-official language 555 280 280 6,545 3,655 2,890
French and non-official language 10 0 0 7,525 3,460 4,065
English, French and non-official language 30 15 15 12,205 6,160 6,055
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 179 241,390 121,770 119,620 4,529,770 2,352,110 2,177,655
None 230,965 116,690 114,270 3,107,035 1,588,345 1,518,690
English 1,325 460 870 1,031,380 555,940 475,440
French 7,040 3,575 3,465 317,490 169,785 147,705
Non-official language 1,905 955 950 49,850 25,900 23,950
Aboriginal 30 15 15 4,985 2,285 2,705
Non-Aboriginal 1,870 940 935 44,865 23,620 21,245
English and French 0 0 0 2,185 1,040 1,140
English and non-official language 10 0 0 14,910 7,255 7,655
French and non-official language 150 90 60 6,855 3,795 3,055
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 65 50 20
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 393,840 190,960 202,880 7,880,315 3,897,740 3,982,575
Non-movers 335,130 162,410 172,720 6,965,520 3,447,320 3,518,195
Movers 58,715 28,555 30,160 914,800 450,420 464,380
Non-migrants 41,645 20,270 21,370 547,410 269,850 277,560
Migrants 17,070 8,275 8,795 367,385 180,565 186,820
Internal migrants 12,075 5,785 6,285 305,465 149,335 156,135
Intraprovincial migrants 4,125 1,835 2,280 284,280 137,945 146,330
Interprovincial migrants 7,955 3,950 4,000 21,190 11,385 9,805
External migrants 4,995 2,490 2,505 61,920 31,235 30,685
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 377,835 182,825 195,015 7,520,960 3,714,155 3,806,805
Non-movers 227,440 109,710 117,730 4,825,870 2,388,805 2,437,065
Movers 150,395 73,110 77,280 2,695,090 1,325,345 1,369,740
Non-migrants 99,295 48,135 51,160 1,507,665 741,220 766,440
Migrants 51,100 24,975 26,120 1,187,425 584,125 603,295
Internal migrants 36,440 17,330 19,115 949,170 464,830 484,340
Intraprovincial migrants 12,010 5,405 6,605 893,800 436,525 457,270
Interprovincial migrants 24,435 11,925 12,505 55,370 28,300 27,070
External migrants 14,660 7,650 7,010 238,250 119,295 118,960

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Halifax [Census metropolitan area], Nova Scotia and Quebec [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 May 13, 2024).

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