Census Profile, 2016 Census
Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo [Census metropolitan area], Ontario and Ontario [Province]

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Characteristic Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo
Ontario
[Census metropolitan area]
Ontario

[Province]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
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 146 423,865 208,350 215,510 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 77,185 38,430 38,755 1,935,355 961,690 973,670
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 122,855 61,195 61,660 3,026,100 1,485,320 1,540,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 223,825 108,730 115,100 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,905 19,305 7,600 664,180 471,055 193,120
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 12,300 7,460 4,840 324,370 199,510 124,855
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 14,605 11,850 2,760 339,810 271,545 68,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 89,735 38,755 50,970 2,298,715 981,785 1,316,930
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,150 3,445 3,700 242,005 107,065 134,945
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 100,035 47,210 52,825 2,872,085 1,335,845 1,536,250
Bachelor's degree 66,380 30,075 36,305 1,911,530 854,135 1,057,395
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,995 2,655 3,340 189,370 83,670 105,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,225 1,235 990 79,760 42,295 37,460
Master's degree 20,460 9,885 10,570 593,645 294,180 299,470
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 4,980 3,360 1,620 97,790 61,560 36,230
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 282,335 139,050 143,280 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,495
No certificate, diploma or degree 31,420 16,830 14,590 752,995 404,770 348,225
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 73,420 37,200 36,220 1,768,955 895,020 873,935
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 177,495 85,025 92,470 4,707,165 2,198,830 2,508,335
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 19,080 13,755 5,325 446,390 315,975 130,420
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 8,730 5,285 3,440 218,980 134,685 84,295
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,350 8,470 1,880 227,410 181,290 46,120
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 71,620 31,170 40,450 1,782,530 762,505 1,020,030
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,115 2,455 2,660 170,925 75,935 94,995
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 81,680 37,640 44,040 2,307,320 1,044,420 1,262,895
Bachelor's degree 53,140 23,765 29,370 1,519,850 668,450 851,400
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,910 2,070 2,835 148,960 62,370 86,590
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,775 870 905 63,790 30,895 32,895
Master's degree 17,790 8,320 9,470 500,415 239,160 261,255
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 4,065 2,615 1,455 74,310 43,545 30,765
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 151 423,860 208,345 215,510 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 200,035 99,620 100,415 4,961,455 2,447,010 2,514,445
Education 11,560 2,610 8,945 349,745 79,245 270,505
13. Education 11,560 2,610 8,950 349,750 79,245 270,505
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 7,795 3,355 4,435 246,075 109,955 136,120
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,405 980 420 38,745 28,735 10,010
50. Visual and performing arts 6,390 2,380 4,010 207,325 81,220 126,110
Humanities 14,695 5,505 9,195 359,560 133,350 226,210
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,180 265 915 37,900 8,170 29,730
23. English language and literature/letters 3,895 1,025 2,870 98,440 28,290 70,145
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3,115 975 2,140 95,345 32,940 62,410
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 120 45 75 2,165 805 1,365
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,215 605 610 24,255 13,425 10,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,985 1,155 835 28,175 17,120 11,055
54. History 2,435 1,315 1,120 57,295 30,015 27,280
55. French language and literature/letters 755 115 635 15,990 2,590 13,400
Social and behavioural sciences and law 27,310 8,555 18,750 810,410 269,735 540,670
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 310 65 250 10,765 2,210 8,560
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,945 1,105 1,840 81,500 31,825 49,675
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,115 365 4,745 141,750 11,775 129,975
22. Legal professions and studies 3,325 960 2,360 128,860 45,275 83,590
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 620 150 470 16,210 3,400 12,815
42. Psychology 4,960 1,245 3,715 122,545 29,640 92,905
45. Social sciences 10,035 4,665 5,370 308,775 145,620 163,155
Business, management and public administration 42,880 16,840 26,035 1,279,665 527,085 752,580
30.16 Accounting and computer science 90 25 65 2,725 895 1,830
44. Public administration and social service professions 4,025 715 3,315 108,935 21,405 87,530
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 38,760 16,100 22,660 1,168,005 504,780 663,225
Physical and life sciences and technologies 9,335 4,690 4,645 253,905 124,050 129,850
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,720 1,535 2,190 110,950 45,120 65,835
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,070 980 1,095 54,745 24,800 29,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 90 15 75 3,830 1,190 2,640
40. Physical sciences 3,080 2,020 1,060 72,355 48,145 24,205
41. Science technologies/technicians 375 140 235 12,025 4,795 7,235
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12,700 8,420 4,280 290,045 185,310 104,730
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 8,615 6,020 2,595 220,550 150,765 69,790
25. Library science 525 95 430 15,220 2,450 12,770
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,165 2,005 1,155 49,025 28,515 20,515
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 395 290 105 5,235 3,580 1,655
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 49,670 44,680 4,995 1,173,030 1,055,050 117,985
04. Architecture and related services 1,615 995 620 51,845 34,590 17,265
14. Engineering 13,185 10,685 2,505 334,085 271,010 63,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 10,685 9,550 1,140 237,775 214,500 23,275
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 160 30 125
46. Construction trades 7,790 7,575 215 198,790 194,555 4,235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,820 8,610 210 225,860 220,545 5,315
48. Precision production 7,570 7,270 300 124,515 119,820 4,695
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 4,105 2,365 1,735 106,895 67,015 39,880
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,335 1,315 1,025 66,035 41,790 24,240
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,770 1,055 715 40,860 25,230 15,635
Health and related fields 30,150 5,225 24,930 865,970 173,780 692,185
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,490 1,495 2,000 75,715 37,005 38,705
51. Health professions and related programs 26,040 3,365 22,675 767,680 124,280 643,400
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 620 365 255 22,575 12,490 10,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 13,255 6,435 6,820 340,285 170,915 169,375
12. Personal and culinary services 7,240 1,930 5,305 183,925 49,390 134,535
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 20 25 0 2,135 1,815 320
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 85 65 20 2,610 2,385 225
43. Security and protective services 4,060 2,770 1,290 98,325 68,625 29,695
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,850 1,650 200 53,290 48,695 4,595
Other 375 45 330 1,405 260 1,145
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 375 45 330 1,405 255 1,145
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 151 282,335 139,055 143,280 7,229,120 3,498,625 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 104,840 54,025 50,815 2,521,950 1,299,790 1,222,160
Education 8,615 1,855 6,760 243,635 52,670 190,965
13. Education 8,615 1,850 6,760 243,635 52,670 190,965
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,100 2,540 3,555 192,630 85,175 107,450
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 990 725 265 28,705 21,070 7,635
50. Visual and performing arts 5,110 1,815 3,295 163,925 64,105 99,815
Humanities 10,995 3,960 7,040 266,665 95,805 170,855
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 890 135 755 29,210 5,775 23,435
23. English language and literature/letters 3,025 755 2,270 73,110 20,225 52,885
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,290 725 1,570 72,145 24,330 47,815
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 70 20 50 1,665 615 1,045
38. Philosophy and religious studies 875 430 445 17,755 9,925 7,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,415 835 575 19,390 11,790 7,605
54. History 1,890 995 890 42,315 21,735 20,585
55. French language and literature/letters 530 50 485 11,075 1,415 9,655
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,810 6,605 15,205 648,285 207,200 441,085
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 245 40 205 8,630 1,785 6,845
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,485 935 1,560 67,115 26,015 41,105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,000 255 3,750 111,550 8,405 103,145
22. Legal professions and studies 2,820 750 2,070 108,895 34,250 74,650
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 465 115 350 12,875 2,705 10,170
42. Psychology 3,830 875 2,955 93,770 21,045 72,725
45. Social sciences 7,955 3,635 4,320 245,445 113,000 132,445
Business, management and public administration 35,205 13,530 21,675 1,026,975 414,425 612,550
30.16 Accounting and computer science 90 20 70 2,225 715 1,510
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,425 590 2,840 88,130 16,590 71,540
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 31,690 12,920 18,775 936,620 397,120 539,500
Physical and life sciences and technologies 7,190 3,555 3,630 190,235 88,535 101,700
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,930 1,175 1,755 84,580 33,150 51,425
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,545 745 795 41,255 18,020 23,240
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 75 10 65 3,135 975 2,165
40. Physical sciences 2,350 1,520 825 52,490 33,175 19,310
41. Science technologies/technicians 285 100 185 8,775 3,215 5,555
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 11,080 7,385 3,695 252,275 162,360 89,915
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,825 5,480 2,350 198,775 136,120 62,655
25. Library science 430 70 360 10,755 1,765 8,995
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,480 1,585 900 38,160 21,440 16,720
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 345 255 90 4,580 3,030 1,550
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 38,975 34,695 4,280 878,300 779,075 99,225
04. Architecture and related services 1,365 810 555 42,115 27,365 14,745
14. Engineering 10,970 8,795 2,170 266,040 211,240 54,800
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,565 7,600 965 178,830 160,160 18,675
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 140 25 115
46. Construction trades 5,780 5,595 185 141,515 138,160 3,360
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,590 6,420 165 162,855 158,770 4,080
48. Precision production 5,705 5,475 230 86,805 83,355 3,450
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 3,265 1,805 1,455 82,775 49,710 33,065
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,835 980 850 50,160 30,065 20,095
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,430 830 605 32,615 19,650 12,965
Health and related fields 23,475 3,950 19,525 664,880 133,665 531,220
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,690 1,115 1,575 58,160 27,950 30,205
51. Health professions and related programs 20,300 2,590 17,715 589,085 96,720 492,365
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 245 240 17,640 8,990 8,645
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,515 5,105 5,410 259,400 129,985 129,415
12. Personal and culinary services 5,500 1,375 4,130 137,250 36,225 101,030
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 15 15 0 1,685 1,405 280
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30 25 0 1,415 1,270 145
43. Security and protective services 3,380 2,270 1,115 77,190 52,840 24,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,590 1,425 165 41,855 38,245 3,610
Other 270 45 230 1,125 220 900
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 270 40 230 1,125 225 900
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 157 423,860 208,350 215,515 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 200,040 99,620 100,415 4,961,460 2,447,010 2,514,445
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 223,825 108,725 115,100 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,240
Location of study inside Canada 185,885 89,165 96,715 4,786,950 2,261,260 2,525,690
Same as province or territory of residence 175,095 83,930 91,165 4,414,485 2,081,525 2,332,960
Different than province or territory of residence 10,790 5,240 5,550 372,470 179,735 192,730
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 37,940 19,560 18,380 1,290,035 634,485 655,545
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,420 2,920 2,500 167,260 89,350 77,910
Philippines 1,290 380 915 115,410 39,750 75,655
India 4,520 2,435 2,080 169,340 85,500 83,840
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,885 2,380 1,500 115,690 66,215 49,470
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 2,900 1,375 1,515 98,415 46,230 52,185
France 215 120 95 10,775 5,800 4,975
Other 19,715 9,940 9,775 613,145 301,635 311,510
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 157 282,335 139,050 143,280 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 104,835 54,025 50,810 2,521,955 1,299,795 1,222,160
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 177,495 85,030 92,470 4,707,170 2,198,830 2,508,335
Location of study inside Canada 148,660 70,875 77,785 3,713,145 1,728,610 1,984,540
Same as province or territory of residence 140,105 66,695 73,405 3,432,015 1,593,170 1,838,850
Different than province or territory of residence 8,560 4,180 4,380 281,130 135,440 145,690
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 28,835 14,150 14,685 994,025 470,225 523,800
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 4,245 2,200 2,045 127,005 65,045 61,960
Philippines 1,155 330 825 97,230 32,925 64,300
India 3,600 1,840 1,760 143,205 70,040 73,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,115 1,210 905 62,325 34,315 28,010
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 2,365 1,115 1,255 82,020 37,900 44,125
France 155 85 65 8,705 4,630 4,070
Other 15,200 7,370 7,830 473,530 225,365 248,160

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo [Census metropolitan area], Ontario and Ontario [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 March 28, 2024).

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