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