Census Profile, 2016 Census
Kitchener, City [Census subdivision], Ontario and Canada [Country]

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Characteristic Kitchener, CY
Ontario
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Canada

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 233,222 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 219,153 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.4 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 95,495 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 92,217 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,705.2 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 136.77 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 233,220 114,715 118,505 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 40,870 20,860 20,010 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 13,710 6,985 6,725 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 14,020 7,165 6,855 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 13,140 6,715 6,430 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 159,960 79,460 80,505 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 13,370 6,825 6,545 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 16,125 8,270 7,855 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 18,560 9,200 9,365 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 17,970 8,905 9,060 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 16,375 8,160 8,215 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 15,565 7,690 7,875 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 15,980 7,940 8,045 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 17,230 8,515 8,710 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 15,685 7,710 7,975 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 13,100 6,250 6,850 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 32,385 14,395 17,990 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 10,650 5,070 5,575 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 7,585 3,485 4,100 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 5,760 2,640 3,120 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 4,130 1,735 2,390 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 4,265 1,465 2,805 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 2,780 1,025 1,750 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 1,170 375 800 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 285 55 230 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 30 5 30 8,230 1,340 6,890
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 17.5 18.2 16.9 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 68.6 69.3 67.9 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 13.9 12.5 15.2 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 1.8 1.3 2.4 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 39.0 38.0 39.9 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 37.9 36.9 38.9 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 92,220 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 44,815 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 13,380 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 34,015 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 5,390 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 11,190 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 3,010 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 14,350 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 70 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 15 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 92,215 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 24,980 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 30,555 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 15,035 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 13,690 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 7,955 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 230,000 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 192,350 93,855 98,495 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 109,195 54,505 54,695 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 90,560 45,205 45,355 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 18,635 9,300 9,340 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 83,155 39,350 43,800 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 55,065 30,085 24,985 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 6,355 2,625 3,725 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 12,265 4,780 7,490 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 9,465 1,870 7,600 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 65,135 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 31,585 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 14,725 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 13,115 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 5,710 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 65,140 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 53,450 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 44,130 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 9,315 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 11,690 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 9,415 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 2,275 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 53,450 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 24,665 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 28,780 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 11,285 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 12,165 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 5,335 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 11,690 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 6,915 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 3,445 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 1,325 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 39,520 19,785 19,735 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 92,220 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 61,260 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 23,140 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 38,120 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 1,895 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 29,065 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 24,980 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 4,085 ... ... 582,350 ... ...
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 15 230,645 113,730 116,915 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 210,895 105,235 105,660 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 130 45 85 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 14,895 6,525 8,370 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 4,725 1,930 2,800 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 16 230,645 113,735 116,915 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 221,885 109,870 112,020 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 2,740 1,275 1,460 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 1,375 685 685 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 4,650 1,895 2,755 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 3,420 1,620 1,805 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.5 1.4 1.5 22.8 22.7 22.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 230,650 113,735 116,915 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 225,530 111,215 114,315 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 164,930 81,810 83,120 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 162,160 80,495 81,660 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 2,775 1,315 1,465 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 60,595 29,405 31,190 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 20 5 10 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 10 5 5 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 0 0 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 0 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 315 125 190
Plains Cree 0 0 0 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 0 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 0 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 5 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 0 0 0 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 10 0 5 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 5 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 0 0 0 190 85 105
Carrier 0 0 0 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin 0 0 0 660 295 360
Dene 0 0 0 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in 0 0 0 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 80 25 50
Sekani 0 0 0 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 765 365 400
South Slavey 0 0 0 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 180 90 90
Tahltan 0 0 0 95 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 0 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 0 0 0 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 0 0 0 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 5 0 5 1,115 485 635
Cayuga 0 0 0 45 20 20
Mohawk 0 0 5 980 430 555
Oneida 0 0 0 55 20 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 0 0 0 465 230 235
Salish languages 0 0 0 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 0 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 0 0 0 475 225 245
Lillooet 0 0 0 315 155 155
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 445 225 220
Squamish 0 0 0 40 20 20
Straits 0 0 0 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 255 135 125
Siouan languages 0 0 0 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 0 0 0 1,215 570 635
Stoney 0 0 0 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Tlingit 0 0 0 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 880 435 445
Nisga'a 0 0 0 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 5 0 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 60,580 29,395 31,180 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 6,645 3,325 3,320 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 5 0 5 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 5 5 5 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 980 465 515 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 100 50 45 805 455 350
Oromo 75 40 40 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 770 355 415 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 365 195 170
Semitic languages 5,655 2,850 2,800 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 660 320 340 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 3,890 1,995 1,890 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 215 110 105 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 10 15 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 15 5 5 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 50 30 25 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 20 15 10 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 735 355 380 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 35 15 25 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,545 1,235 1,310 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 220 100 120 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 2,325 1,130 1,190 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 1,040 365 680 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 5 0 5 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 60 20 40 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 0 0 0 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 20 10 15 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 50 15 35 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,430 665 760
Malay 70 30 45 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 5 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 0 0 0 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 800 275 525 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 95 50 45 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 5 0 5 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 45 25 25 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 50 30 20 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 855 450 400 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 45 25 15 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 330 165 160 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 320 170 145 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 155 80 70 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 375 185 190 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 41,200 20,070 21,135 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 840 440 405 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 170 80 90 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 11,800 5,705 6,095 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 80 45 35 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 45 25 20 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 40 20 20 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 11,715 5,655 6,060 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 10 5 5 810 385 430
Bosnian 440 225 220 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 55 25 30 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 1,455 735 715 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 395 185 205 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 110 55 55 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 2,965 1,370 1,595 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 825 380 445 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 4,010 2,015 1,995 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 375 175 200 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 325 140 185 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 175 85 95 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 405 165 240 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 175 90 85 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 15 10 0 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 1,090 540 550
Welsh 10 5 5 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 530 295 235
Germanic languages 5,340 2,410 2,925 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 30 20 10 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 70 30 40 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 595 275 325 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 5 5 0 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 4,570 2,050 2,520 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 5 0 0 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 10 5 5 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 20 10 10 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 25 15 10 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 0 0 0 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 525 280 240
Greek 715 355 360 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 9,055 4,665 4,390 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 6,145 3,185 2,955 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 470 255 215 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 1,065 555 515 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 700 375 325 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 0 0 0 565 300 265
Konkani 15 10 10 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 60 30 25 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 170 95 80 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 10 0 10 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,220 1,165 1,055 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 145 65 80 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 90 50 45 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 1,190 595 595 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 2,755 1,400 1,360 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 515 280 240 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 165 90 80 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 2,075 1,030 1,040 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 155 75 80 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 13,270 6,405 6,865 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 0 0 0 865 440 425
Italian 655 350 305 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 3,050 1,480 1,570 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 4,050 1,975 2,080 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 5,505 2,595 2,910 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 380 340
Japanese 160 50 110 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 0 0 5 1,715 910 805
Georgian 0 0 0 1,715 910 805
Korean 790 360 425 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 0 0 0 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 425 180 245 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 35 20 15 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 0 0 0 1,535 815 720
Edo 5 5 5 1,670 770 900
Ewe 5 5 0 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 5 5 5 920 445 470
Ganda 10 0 5 1,295 625 665
Igbo 15 10 5 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 5 0 5 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 10 5 5 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 10 15 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 55 25 35 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 100 35 60 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 5 0 5 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 45 25 20 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 105 40 65 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 205 105 100 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 5 5 0 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 205 105 100 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 55 25 30 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 35 10 20 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 25 10 15 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,935 1,915 2,015 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 3,585 1,730 1,855 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 830 375 455 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 55 25 30 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 2,315 1,135 1,185 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 5 0 5 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 85 55 35 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 35 15 20 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 250 120 130 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 350 190 165 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 130 70 60 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 110 60 55 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 10 5 5 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 100 55 45 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 705 320 385 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 645 305 340 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 55 15 40 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 80 35 55
Turkic languages 535 260 275 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 25 15 5 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 475 235 240 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 5 0 0 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 10 5 0 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 975 480 500 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 30 15 15 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 55 25 20 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 890 435 455 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 5,115 2,515 2,600 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 605 290 320 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 4,270 2,120 2,155 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 115 50 65 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 120 60 65 33,900 16,535 17,365
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 19 230,645 113,735 116,915 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 218,065 107,570 110,495 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 186,340 92,195 94,150 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 185,525 91,810 93,715 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 815 385 430 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 31,725 15,380 16,350 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 110 55 60
Plains Cree 0 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 0 0 0 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 0 0 0 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 10,255 5,120 5,135
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 50 30 20
Carrier 0 0 0 245 115 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 255 125 130
Dene 0 0 0 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in 0 0 5 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 0 0 0 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 55 55
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 0 0 0 10 5 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 0 0 0 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 0 0 0 255 115 140
Oneida 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 0 0 85 40 45
Salish languages 0 0 0 285 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 45 20 25
Lillooet 0 0 0 25 15 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 55 30 20
Squamish 0 0 0 5 0 5
Straits 0 0 0 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 0 0 0 255 140 120
Stoney 0 0 0 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 315 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 15
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 75 45 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 5 0 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 31,720 15,375 16,345 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,540 2,205 2,330 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 5 5 0 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 5 5 5 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 680 305 370 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 85 45 45 620 330 285
Oromo 50 20 30 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 530 240 295 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 185 85 95
Semitic languages 3,850 1,890 1,955 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 450 215 240 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 2,695 1,350 1,345 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 135 65 65 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 20 10 10 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 10 5 5 735 335 400
Hebrew 15 10 5 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 0 0 5 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 490 230 265 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 25 5 15 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,620 790 830 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 110 50 60 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 1,510 740 770 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 360 155 200 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 0 0 0 290 140 155
Cebuano 15 5 10 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 0 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 10 5 5 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 0 0 0 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 0 0 0 435 220 210
Malay 35 15 20 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 0 0 0 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 290 125 165 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 60 25 30 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 35 15 20 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 500 265 230 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 20 10 5 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 195 100 95 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 180 95 80 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 100 50 45 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 150 70 85 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 19,940 9,660 10,285 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 495 255 235 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 85 35 45 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 6,010 2,920 3,095 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 10 5 5 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 5 0 5 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 5 0 0 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 6,010 2,915 3,090 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 0 5 5 230 105 120
Bosnian 220 110 105 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 30 15 15 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 650 315 335 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 130 65 65 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 45 20 25 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 1,265 605 665 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 470 230 240 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 2,635 1,305 1,335 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 175 85 90 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 125 60 70 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 40 15 25 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 115 40 75 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 670 310 360
Celtic languages 5 0 0 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 50 30
Germanic languages 720 310 415 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 10 5 5 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 5 5 5 855 410 445
Dutch 50 20 25 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 650 270 385 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 5 5 0 270 120 150
Norwegian 0 0 0 345 145 200
Swedish 5 0 0 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 355 170 185
Yiddish 0 0 0 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 290 130 160 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 5,675 2,825 2,855 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 3,725 1,880 1,840 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 290 150 145 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 610 305 305 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 405 210 190 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 0 0 0 135 70 70
Konkani 0 0 5 720 355 370
Marathi 20 15 10 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 120 60 55 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 5 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,490 770 725 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 80 35 40 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 45 20 20 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 650 315 340 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 1,870 910 970 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 275 140 135 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 100 45 55 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 1,505 725 780 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 80 35 45 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 6,660 3,180 3,480 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 0 0 0 355 165 190
Italian 105 50 55 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 1,280 605 670 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 2,060 1,000 1,065 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 3,220 1,525 1,695 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 180 85 95
Japanese 70 25 45 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 5 0 0 1,040 565 475
Georgian 0 0 0 1,035 565 475
Korean 590 275 315 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 910 440 470
Mongolian 0 0 0 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 115 45 75 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 5 0 0 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 0 0 0 340 180 160
Edo 0 0 0 415 175 240
Ewe 0 0 0 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 825 400 425
Ga 0 0 0 250 105 140
Ganda 5 0 5 345 160 185
Igbo 5 5 0 1,000 485 510
Lingala 0 0 0 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 5 0 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 10 0 5 1,530 670 865
Shona 20 5 15 1,035 475 560
Swahili 45 15 25 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 0 0 0 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 5 5 5 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 25 10 20 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 100 55 45 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 5 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 75 40 35 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 45 20 20 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 35 15 15 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 2,705 1,330 1,370 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 2,390 1,175 1,215 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 430 205 220 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 35 20 20 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 1,695 835 855 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 0 0 5 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 20 10 10 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 25 10 15 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 185 85 95 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 315 160 150 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 135 70 60 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 105 55 55 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 5 0 0 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 340 160 180 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 320 155 160 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 20 10 15 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 275 135 140 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 1,245 640 610
Turkish 250 125 125 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 0 0 0 610 315 290
Uzbek 5 5 5 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 455 230 225
Uralic languages 280 135 150 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 0 0 0 975 365 610
Finnish 0 0 0 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 280 135 145 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 12,580 6,160 6,420 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 305 140 165 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 11,995 5,900 6,100 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 35 10 20 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 240 110 135 69,315 33,465 35,850
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 20 230,650 113,730 116,915 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 196,480 97,150 99,330 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 14,020 6,960 7,060 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 2,075 900 1,180 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 17,495 8,450 9,045 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 25 10 20 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 17,470 8,440 9,025 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 105 45 60 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 285 140 145 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 170 70 95 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 10 5 0 2,080 1,075 1,010
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 21 189,215 92,620 96,595 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 181,510 89,155 92,355 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,520 41,035 29,228 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 181,535 89,160 92,375 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,384 36,549 27,056 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 162,815 81,710 81,105 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,799 41,457 27,212 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 128,700 57,240 71,460 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,759 1,449 5,255 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 139,720 72,290 67,425 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,761 42,654 29,878 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 189,215 92,645 96,575 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 181,600 89,200 92,400 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,651 50,888 36,665 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 181,605 89,200 92,405 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,797 41,939 31,833 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 162,620 81,605 81,015 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,066 51,164 34,910 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 128,975 57,475 71,505 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,162 6,338 7,824 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,720 72,240 67,480 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,496 50,574 35,919 46,057 54,369 37,193
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 189,215 92,645 96,575 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
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 71,930 40,690 31,235 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 51,710 57,218 46,100 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 60,496 67,082 51,915 65,997 74,289 55,510
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 88.4 92.1 83.4 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 76.7 80.5 71.6 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.6 7.9 16.6 11.7 8.4 16.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 189,220 92,620 96,595 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 7,700 3,465 4,240 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 181,515 89,155 92,355 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 95.9 96.3 95.6 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 24,380 10,725 13,655 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 30,450 12,105 18,345 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 25,585 10,445 15,135 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 22,640 10,195 12,445 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 20,590 10,005 10,585 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 15,515 8,490 7,025 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 11,410 6,690 4,715 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 8,235 5,105 3,125 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 6,170 3,935 2,240 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 5,125 3,115 2,015 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,355 3,065 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 8,155 5,850 2,305 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 3,260 2,500 755 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 189,215 92,620 96,600 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 7,685 3,460 4,220 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 181,535 89,155 92,375 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 95.9 96.3 95.6 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 24,930 10,900 14,030 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 31,940 12,720 19,220 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 29,955 12,435 17,525 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 27,790 13,075 14,715 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 22,830 12,060 10,775 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 15,125 8,735 6,385 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 10,200 6,460 3,735 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 7,350 4,570 2,785 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 11,415 8,205 3,210 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 4,145 2,810 1,340 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 2,335 1,680 655 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 4,935 3,720 1,215 1,095,140 804,690 290,445
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 189,215 92,620 96,595 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 49,500 20,330 29,170 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 139,720 72,295 67,425 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 73.8 78.1 69.8 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 16,700 7,910 8,790 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 10,605 4,590 6,015 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 18,175 7,855 10,320 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 15,255 6,540 8,710 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 16,035 7,205 8,835 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 15,570 7,860 7,710 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 12,375 7,085 5,290 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 9,010 5,490 3,520 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 6,720 4,330 2,390 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 19,280 13,440 5,840 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 5,405 3,525 1,875 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 4,520 2,790 1,730 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 9,355 7,120 2,235 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 92,215 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,774 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 62,481 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 24,980 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,355 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,423 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 67,235 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 86,824 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,244 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 92,220 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 85,962 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 72,465 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 25,000 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,389 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,260 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 67,220 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 101,051 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 85,187 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 92,215 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 1,305 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,040 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 2,420 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 3,115 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 3,670 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 3,355 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 3,785 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 4,005 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 4,015 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 4,135 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 7,645 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 7,050 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 6,630 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 5,955 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 5,545 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 28,540 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 10,450 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 6,830 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 6,775 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 4,485 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 92,215 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 1,385 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,065 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 2,455 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 3,255 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 4,155 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 3,840 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 4,490 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 4,740 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 4,880 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 4,800 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 9,015 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 8,215 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 7,500 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 6,605 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 5,385 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 20,450 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 9,450 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 5,160 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 5,840 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 64,250 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 86,932 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,236 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 22,625 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,725 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,922 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 28,960 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 109,251 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 93,930 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 10,815 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,955 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,899 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 64,175 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 101,495 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 85,392 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 22,560 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 93,615 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,223 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 29,020 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 122,117 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 102,052 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 10,725 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 63,726 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,168 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 34,305 17,555 16,755 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,653 36,361 31,042 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 30,483 32,494 28,697 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 34,415 17,545 16,865 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 41,073 44,036 37,991 42,939 46,085 39,915
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 34,939 36,713 33,094 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 230,000 113,425 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 116,215 55,565 60,655 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 22,300 10,845 11,455 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 21,315 9,490 11,825 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 23,200 10,865 12,335 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 24,425 11,965 12,465 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 24,980 12,395 12,580 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 113,785 57,860 55,925 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 25,070 12,615 12,455 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 24,610 12,440 12,175 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 24,520 12,535 11,990 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 22,590 11,560 11,030 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 16,995 8,715 8,275 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475
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 43 230,005 113,425 116,580 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 48,585 24,725 23,855 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 16,495 8,440 8,050 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 151,110 74,935 76,175 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 30,305 13,755 16,550 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 31,450 14,555 16,895 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 8,965 4,470 4,495 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 3,325 1,625 1,700 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 18,790 8,760 10,035 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 3,690 1,325 2,365 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 13.7 12.8 14.5 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 18.5 18.1 18.8 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 20.2 19.3 21.1 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 12.4 11.7 13.2 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 12.2 9.6 14.3 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 18,560 9,255 9,305 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 4,770 2,425 2,345 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 1,775 880 895 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 13,025 6,510 6,520 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 770 325 445 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 8.1 8.2 8.0 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 9.8 9.8 9.8 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 10.8 10.4 11.1 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 8.6 8.7 8.6 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 2.5 2.4 2.7 5.1 4.1 5.9
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 44 230,000 113,420 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 225,305 111,520 113,785 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 225,155 111,465 113,690 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 15,180 6,585 8,595 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 71,890 34,940 36,950 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 60 30 35 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 55 25 30 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 15 0 15 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree 0 0 0 195 80 115
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 545 225 320
Plains Cree 0 0 0 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 0 0 0 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 10 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 0 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 40 20 15 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 0 0 0 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 40 20 20 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 0 340 180 165
Carrier 0 0 0 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 0 0 0 1,150 535 610
Dene 0 0 0 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,375 1,210 1,165
Gwich'in 0 0 0 360 165 200
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 150 60 90
Sekani 0 0 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 0 0 0 270 140 130
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 35 50
Haida 0 0 0 465 205 260
Inuit languages 0 0 0 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 0 0 0 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 10 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 10 0 0 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 0 0 0 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 0 0 0 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 110
Halkomelem 0 0 0 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 0 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 0 0 0 820 370 450
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 1,305 640 665
Squamish 0 0 0 285 125 155
Straits 0 0 0 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 565 295 270
Siouan languages 0 0 0 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota 0 0 0 1,760 870 890
Stoney 0 0 0 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 70 70
Tlingit 0 0 0 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 0 0 0 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 0 0 0 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 1,490 680 805
Haisla 0 0 0 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 71,825 34,910 36,920 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 8,005 4,100 3,905 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 0 0 0 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 0 0 0 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 1,310 665 645 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 160 80 80 1,085 625 470
Oromo 80 35 40 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 980 495 485 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 110 60 50 480 220 265
Semitic languages 6,935 3,555 3,385 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 890 450 445 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 5,075 2,625 2,445 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 195 100 90 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 45 20 20 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 0 0 0 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 220 145 75 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 45 25 15 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 965 420 545 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 15 15 10 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 3,065 1,450 1,615 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 260 110 145 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 2,835 1,355 1,480 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 1,270 430 845 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 10 0 10 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 50 10 45 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 0 0 0 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 15 10 15 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 30 10 25 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 0 0 0 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 180 90 95 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 10 10 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 0 0 0 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,070 335 735 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 290 145 145 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 0 10 0 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 125 65 60 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 155 75 80 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 1,045 510 530 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 90 50 40 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 290 135 160 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 475 245 230 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 220 100 120 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 355 170 190 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 50,140 24,460 25,680 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 900 500 405 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 205 95 110 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 13,455 6,530 6,925 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 125 65 60 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 85 45 40 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 40 25 20 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 13,340 6,465 6,870 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 45 25 20 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 650 300 345 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 65 30 40 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 2,260 1,090 1,170 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 430 230 195 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 130 60 75 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 3,335 1,500 1,835 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 1,210 535 675 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 4,985 2,585 2,405 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 515 255 255 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 420 205 210 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 200 90 110 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 485 195 290 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 150 75 70 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 40 25 20 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 0 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 25 10 15 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 7,340 3,300 4,040 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 80 50 30 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 95 40 55 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 830 340 495 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 20 0 10 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 6,330 2,860 3,470 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 10 10 0 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 50 30 25 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 45 25 25 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 20 10 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 0 0 0 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 1,090 570 520 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 11,275 5,800 5,475 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 8,315 4,360 3,955 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 505 285 220 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 1,495 740 760 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 3,350 1,785 1,560 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 0 0 0 905 490 420
Konkani 45 30 20 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 75 50 25 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 340 185 160 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 10 0 10 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,060 1,685 1,380 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 235 105 125 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 160 80 85 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 1,800 935 860 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 3,085 1,520 1,565 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 720 365 355 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 190 120 70 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 2,370 1,145 1,220 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 205 95 115 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 17,390 8,355 9,030 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 0 0 0 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 1,185 615 565 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 3,695 1,815 1,885 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 4,900 2,375 2,520 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 8,125 3,805 4,320 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 290 140 145 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 0 0 10 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 860 395 460 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 0 0 0 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 660 320 345 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 45 25 20 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 0 0 0 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 20 10 10 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 10 0 0 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 0 0 0 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 30 0 25 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 20 15 10 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 80 45 35 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 35 10 30 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 25 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 15 0 10 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 230 110 120 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 0 0 0 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 115 75 45 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 105 45 60 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 315 140 175 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 10 0 10 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 320 140 175 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 305 110 195 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 205 55 155 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 100 55 40 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 4,740 2,350 2,390 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 4,360 2,150 2,210 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 1,170 550 615 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 125 55 65 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 2,990 1,485 1,505 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 10 0 0 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 195 105 95 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 60 35 15 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 275 125 160 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 385 205 185 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 155 75 80 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 90 50 40 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 0 0 0 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 255 130 125 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 660 325 330 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 595 300 290 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 95 30 65 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 915 450 465 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 50 30 20 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 790 380 410 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 0 0 0 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 30 15 20 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 55 25 30 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 1,165 580 585 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 70 40 30 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 60 35 30 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 1,035 510 535 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 230,005 113,420 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 213,855 105,435 108,425 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 46,110 23,515 22,590 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 167,750 81,915 85,835 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 16,145 7,990 8,155 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 230,000 113,420 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 166,040 82,300 83,740 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 60,425 29,150 31,275 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 15,460 7,380 8,085 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 8,160 4,060 4,110 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 13,220 6,525 6,695 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 15,665 7,325 8,340 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 7,725 3,550 4,180 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 7,945 3,775 4,165 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 7,910 3,865 4,045 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 3,535 1,965 1,565 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 60,430 29,150 31,275 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 6,765 3,455 3,315 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 11,700 5,920 5,780 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 13,075 5,820 7,250 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 24,485 12,020 12,470 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 4,400 1,945 2,460 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 60,425 29,155 31,275 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 9,560 4,370 5,190 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 235 85 145 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 1,195 550 645 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 1,315 600 720 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 1,215 555 660 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 30 20 10 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 1,130 545 580 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 440 185 255 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 90 45 40 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 310 160 155 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,700 690 1,010 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 1,905 935 975 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 26,085 12,595 13,490 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,650 1,365 1,280 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 1,535 765 770 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 165 80 90 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 2,460 1,150 1,305 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 325 145 185 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 420 195 230 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 175 85 90 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 415 260 160 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 645 285 360 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 2,490 1,120 1,365 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 2,015 970 1,045 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 3,655 1,760 1,900 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 305 150 155 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,825 925 905 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 385 170 220 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 4,075 1,880 2,190 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 2,540 1,300 1,240 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 4,695 2,300 2,395 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 15 10 10 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 515 270 250 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 775 395 380 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 245 130 110 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 10 0 0 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 150 100 45 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 615 285 335 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 165 75 85 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 2,205 1,040 1,170 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 19,995 9,830 10,165 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 985 440 540 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 355 195 165 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,015 960 1,055 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 235 135 105 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 3,830 1,925 1,905 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 700 390 310 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 1,270 670 595 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 45 10 35 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 480 250 235 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 275 150 130 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 1,290 675 610 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 1,140 420 720 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 350 170 185 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,070 550 520 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 120 60 55 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 2,070 965 1,105 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 3,775 1,875 1,900 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 85 45 35 57,030 28,210 28,825
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 7,915 3,870 4,050 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 975 450 525 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 30 20 15 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 185 70 115 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 85 35 45 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 20 10 10 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 75 60 20 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 65 15 45 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 250 100 150 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 35 15 20 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 235 125 110 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 970 480 495 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 25 15 10 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 45 30 15 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 15 10 10 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 25 10 20 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 210 95 125 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 40 15 20 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 60 25 35 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 95 60 30 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 450 220 235 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 1,155 560 600 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 0 10 0 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 0 0 0 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 15 10 10 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 135 60 80 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 340 160 180 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 190 80 110 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 0 0 0 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 60 45 15 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 190 90 100 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 40 15 25 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 10 10 0 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 180 100 75 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 4,800 2,360 2,435 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 195 70 130 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 60 30 30 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 425 200 225 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 20 0 15 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 925 495 430 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 230 135 95 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 600 345 250 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 40 20 15 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 15 0 10 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 35 20 15 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 35 15 20 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 55 20 35 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 235 105 125 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 315 100 215 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 60 40 25 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 60 30 35 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 725 370 350 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 25 10 15 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 65 45 20 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 20 10 15 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 205 80 125 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 450 205 250 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 15 15 0 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 10 10 0 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 10 10 0 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 230,005 113,425 116,580 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 65,020 31,730 33,295 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 48,990 24,570 24,415 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 115,990 57,120 58,875 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330
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 45,690 22,100 23,590 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 15,725 8,165 7,560 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 5,885 4,245 1,640 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 9,845 3,920 5,920 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 12,420 4,840 7,580 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 17,150 8,925 8,230 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 390 170 220 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 230,005 113,425 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 4,405 2,075 2,335 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 4,190 1,960 2,235 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 2,780 1,300 1,480 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 1,345 635 710 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 65 25 45 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 120 85 35 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 100 35 65 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 225,590 111,345 114,250 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 230,005 113,425 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 1,290 600 690 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 228,710 112,820 115,890 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 230,000 113,425 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 755 375 380 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 750 375 380 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 610 305 305 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 135 70 65 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 10 0 10 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 0 0 0 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 0 0 0 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 6,305 3,010 3,295 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 6,185 2,960 3,230 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,680 2,225 2,460 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,360 640 715 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 145 85 60 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 115 50 65 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 100 45 50 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15 10 10 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 222,945 110,040 112,905 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 230,005 113,425 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 50,200 25,050 25,155 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 11,400 5,945 5,455 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 4,735 2,385 2,345 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 9,540 4,870 4,665 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 1,575 650 925 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 5,915 2,845 3,065 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 4,155 2,140 2,010 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 5,190 2,520 2,675 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 2,685 1,295 1,395 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 1,025 505 525 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 325 135 190 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,880 885 995 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 1,770 870 900 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 179,805 88,375 91,430 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000
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 103 230,000 113,420 116,580 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 7,055 3,380 3,670 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 5,410 2,580 2,830 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 170 95 75 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 1,590 760 830 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 56,365 27,820 28,545 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 250 110 140 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 2,225 1,140 1,085 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 54,490 26,870 27,615 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 435 200 235 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 45 20 25 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 45 25 25 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 90 50 40 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 10 10 0 1,895 950 945
European origins 159,995 78,095 81,900 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 88,370 42,545 45,830 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 20 20 0 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 10 0 0 1,975 995 975
English 48,350 23,285 25,065 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 37,630 17,305 20,325 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 40 25 10 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 37,190 17,640 19,555 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 3,835 1,855 1,980 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 6,590 3,095 3,495 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 20,905 9,890 11,015 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 115 55 65 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 0 0 0 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 0 0 0 1,750 950 805
French 20,790 9,845 10,945 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 60,635 29,505 31,130 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 1,995 935 1,060 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 0 10 0 940 485 455
Belgian 790 360 430 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 9,815 4,690 5,125 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 60 35 30 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 60 25 35 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 51,050 24,955 26,095 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 55 30 20 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 2,115 1,060 1,050 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 10 10 0 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 3,730 1,835 1,895 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 765 375 395 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 810 390 420 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 155 80 70 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 1,015 510 505 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 975 475 500 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 230 135 95 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 31,615 15,125 16,490 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 200 95 105 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 225 110 120 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 1,080 545 535 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 295 110 185 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 165 80 85 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 3,925 1,940 1,980 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 385 200 185 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 535 275 255 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 95 35 60 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 12,595 6,005 6,585 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 6,410 3,045 3,365 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 3,215 1,495 1,715 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 965 490 470 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 5,720 2,675 3,045 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 100 40 55 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 29,745 15,090 14,655 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 980 525 455 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 1,095 560 540 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 0 0 0 1,280 740 535
Croatian 3,000 1,500 1,490 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 400 185 220 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 1,990 1,040 950 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 7,620 3,870 3,750 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 105 55 45 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 340 160 185 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 270 160 110 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 120 45 70 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 6,430 3,275 3,150 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 5,435 2,775 2,660 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 80 50 30 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 715 320 390 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 2,840 1,345 1,490 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 970 500 470 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 15 10 0 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 1,070 485 590 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 60 30 35 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 525 240 285 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 30 10 20 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 60 20 40 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 415 205 215 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 5,155 2,605 2,550 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 45 25 25 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 10 0 10 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 280 145 135 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 50 15 35 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 0 0 0 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 395 185 215 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 140 75 60 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 95 50 50 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 0 10 0 1,125 515 605
Haitian 70 40 35 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 2,980 1,510 1,470 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 40 25 15 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 10 0 10 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 30 15 10 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 25 15 15 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 60 30 25 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 630 315 315 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 70 25 35 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 480 225 255 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 150 70 85 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 7,855 3,705 4,145 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 175 90 85 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 0 0 0 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 95 50 50 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 0 0 0 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 20 0 10 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 285 130 160 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 250 105 140 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 1,660 765 890 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 10 0 0 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 90 40 50 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 430 195 230 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 1,425 675 745 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 205 90 115 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 105 65 35 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 65 40 25 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 725 330 395 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 390 215 180 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 20 0 15 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 20 0 15 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 130 75 50 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 1,540 745 800 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 10 0 10 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 175 75 95 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 430 190 245 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 8,040 4,100 3,945 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 830 460 370 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 0 0 0 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 0 0 0 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 0 0 0 1,585 855 735
Beninese 10 0 10 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 0 0 0 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 25 0 20 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 0 0 0 1,845 955 885
Congolese 140 70 65 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 0 0 0 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 0 0 0 845 470 375
Gabonese 0 0 0 1,405 660 750
Gambian 10 0 0 975 495 475
Ghanaian 120 60 55 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 10 10 0 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 0 0 0 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 0 0 0 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 65 40 30 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 0 0 0 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 10 0 0 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 245 155 90 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 0 0 0 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 10 0 10 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 35 20 15 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 0 0 0 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 0 0 0 840 495 345
Yoruba 70 55 10 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 115 45 75 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 1,795 950 850 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 50 35 20 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 10 0 0 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 10 10 0 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 0 0 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 815 425 395 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 30 30 0 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 0 0 0 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 70 30 40 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 825 425 400 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 20 10 10 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 20 15 0 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 4,035 2,010 2,025 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 10 10 0 1,870 955 915
Amhara 10 0 0 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 25 15 10 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 35 0 30 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 0 0 0 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 1,280 615 665 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 1,100 550 550 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 0 0 0 665 355 305
Kenyan 70 45 25 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 0 0 0 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 40 25 10 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 30 15 15 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 50 20 30 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 0 10 0 1,285 575 710
Somali 1,140 570 565 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 155 75 75 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 15 10 10 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 40 25 15 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 65 20 45 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 0 0 0 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 40 15 25 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 0 0 0 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 145 75 75 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 1,610 815 795 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 145 60 80 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 1,470 760 710 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 34,940 17,380 17,565 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 9,240 4,655 4,585 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 1,565 725 840 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 740 390 350 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 400 220 175 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 110 60 45 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 80 35 40 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 30 0 25 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 40 25 15 1,515 810 705
Iranian 975 500 475 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 1,020 560 460 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 90 45 40 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 230 110 125 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 10 10 0 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 670 345 325 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 45 25 15 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 15 0 15 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 865 425 435 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 595 290 305 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 35 15 25 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 100 55 35 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 1,050 530 520 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 135 65 70 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 10 0 0 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 1,040 495 540 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 40 20 20 1,040 540 500
Uighur 0 0 0 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 40 15 25 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 25 15 10 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 330 165 165 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 11,820 6,105 5,715 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 335 175 155 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 95 55 40 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 135 80 60 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 8,385 4,345 4,040 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 25 10 15 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 185 95 95 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 20 10 10 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 305 165 140 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 1,380 735 645 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 705 365 340 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 70 30 40 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 350 180 175 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 150 75 80 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 595 320 270 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 14,110 6,765 7,350 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 495 245 250 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 365 160 200 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 6,020 3,020 3,000 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 1,810 750 1,060 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 435 225 210 805 420 390
Indonesian 185 80 105 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 430 180 250 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 85 45 40 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 1,060 520 535 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 995 495 500 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 70 45 25 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 20 10 15 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 10 10 0 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 75 45 30 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 210 85 125 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 0 0 0 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 3,340 1,645 1,690 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 35 15 20 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 130 50 85 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 130 50 85 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 240 120 115 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 195 90 100 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 30 20 10 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 10 10 10 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 0 0 0 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 15 10 10 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 0 0 0 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 0 0 0 1,530 725 805
Samoan 0 0 0 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 0 0 0 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 92,220 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 57,240 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 34,975 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 92,220 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 10,770 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 81,450 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 92,215 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 390 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 12,460 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 21,600 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 39,375 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 18,390 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 92,220 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 25,615 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 14,285 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 14,580 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 12,305 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 25,430 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 92,220 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 90,430 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,790 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 92,215 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 87,465 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 4,750 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 92,220 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 19,635 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 29,245 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 12,650 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 10,080 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 7,315 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 7,405 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 5,890 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 92,215 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 87,155 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 5,060 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 92,215 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 51,955 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 37,560 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 2,705 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 92,215 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,015 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 16,400 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 17,100 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 19,370 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 17,045 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 10,990 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 6,010 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 2,285 ... ... 387,135 ... ...
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 92,135 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 68,455 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 23,680 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 21,050 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 57,240 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 66.3 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 15.8 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,358 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,370 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,167 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 366,792 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 34,975 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.7 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 41.9 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 993 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,028 ... ... 1,002 ... ...
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 146 189,220 92,640 96,575 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,100 17,670 17,435 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 54,900 27,390 27,510 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 99,210 47,580 51,630 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 12,235 8,570 3,665 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 5,785 3,430 2,350 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 6,450 5,135 1,315 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 41,750 17,760 23,990 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 3,145 1,550 1,595 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 42,080 19,700 22,380 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 28,400 12,965 15,440 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 2,805 1,290 1,510 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 880 420 455 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 8,390 3,985 4,405 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,610 1,040 570 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 129,550 63,720 65,825 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 14,840 8,025 6,805 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 34,815 17,855 16,960 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 79,900 37,835 42,060 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 8,705 6,135 2,575 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 4,070 2,440 1,630 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 4,635 3,690 940 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 33,695 14,460 19,235 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 2,335 1,175 1,165 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 35,165 16,075 19,085 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 23,335 10,505 12,830 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 2,350 1,050 1,305 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 725 325 400 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 7,370 3,340 4,030 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,380 860 520 175,685 102,415 73,275
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 151 189,215 92,645 96,575 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 90,005 45,060 44,945 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 4,740 1,145 3,600 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 4,745 1,145 3,600 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 3,585 1,625 1,960 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 710 495 215 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 2,875 1,130 1,740 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 6,660 2,555 4,110 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 555 150 405 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 1,800 510 1,290 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,390 460 930 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 65 20 40 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 545 260 280 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 950 550 405 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 1,040 545 495 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 315 55 260 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 11,920 3,625 8,300 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 140 25 110 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,300 480 820 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,210 185 2,020 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 1,585 400 1,185 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 280 90 190 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 2,025 495 1,535 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 4,370 1,940 2,435 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 19,195 7,350 11,845 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 50 0 45 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,050 385 1,665 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 17,100 6,960 10,145 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 3,745 1,770 1,975 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 1,545 625 920 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 845 370 475 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 40 10 35 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 1,150 730 420 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 165 50 120 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 5,690 3,795 1,895 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 4,200 2,935 1,260 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 215 40 175 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,145 730 410 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 135 85 45 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 22,080 19,795 2,280 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 710 440 270 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 5,710 4,640 1,065 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 4,925 4,340 585 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 3,645 3,525 120 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 3,745 3,625 115 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 3,345 3,215 130 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,545 850 695 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 845 420 430 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 700 430 270 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 13,770 2,230 11,540 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,375 630 740 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 12,170 1,485 10,685 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 225 115 115 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 6,110 2,825 3,280 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 3,520 930 2,590 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 15 15 0 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 45 45 0 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 1,725 1,140 580 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 805 695 105 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 170 20 150 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 170 20 150 3,170 890 2,280
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 151 129,550 63,725 65,825 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 49,650 25,885 23,770 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 3,555 815 2,740 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 3,555 815 2,740 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,910 1,295 1,605 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 550 400 150 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 2,360 895 1,460 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 5,150 1,860 3,290 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 425 80 350 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 1,420 370 1,045 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,030 320 705 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 15 25 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 430 205 225 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 680 390 295 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 875 450 430 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 245 30 215 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 9,690 2,875 6,815 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 105 15 90 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,115 405 710 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,710 140 1,570 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 1,350 335 1,010 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 240 85 160 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 1,620 380 1,240 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 3,555 1,515 2,035 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 15,855 5,950 9,910 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 50 0 45 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,755 340 1,420 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 14,050 5,605 8,450 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 3,010 1,410 1,600 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 1,220 480 735 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 685 290 400 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 35 0 35 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 935 605 330 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 130 30 100 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 5,070 3,420 1,660 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 3,845 2,690 1,155 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 180 35 145 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 935 615 315 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 115 70 40 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 17,550 15,555 1,995 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 625 375 250 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 4,835 3,865 965 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 4,040 3,550 480 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 2,715 2,615 100 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,750 2,655 100 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 2,590 2,485 105 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,215 615 595 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 655 305 355 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 550 315 240 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 10,885 1,745 9,140 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,050 490 560 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 9,650 1,165 8,485 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 185 90 95 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,890 2,280 2,615 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 2,730 695 2,030 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 25 20 0 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 1,445 940 505 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 685 600 80 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 120 25 95 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 120 20 95 2,585 740 1,845
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 157 189,215 92,640 96,575 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 90,000 45,060 44,945 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 99,210 47,585 51,630 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 81,045 38,145 42,900 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 76,505 35,935 40,570 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 4,540 2,215 2,330 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 18,170 9,440 8,730 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 2,140 1,190 955 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 635 185 455 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 2,210 1,200 1,010 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 1,345 800 550 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 925 485 445 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 85 40 40 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 10,820 5,535 5,280 1,253,790 618,135 635,655
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 157 129,550 63,725 65,830 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 49,650 25,885 23,770 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 79,900 37,840 42,060 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 65,795 30,855 34,935 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 62,065 29,040 33,025 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 3,730 1,820 1,910 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 14,105 6,985 7,120 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 1,705 905 795 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 560 155 405 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 1,770 890 885 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 755 415 335 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 800 410 385 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 70 40 35 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 8,445 4,160 4,280 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 189,220 92,640 96,570 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 130,080 67,695 62,380 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 121,190 63,110 58,085 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 8,885 4,590 4,300 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 59,140 24,945 34,190 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 68.7 73.1 64.6 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 64.0 68.1 60.1 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 6.8 6.8 6.9 7.7 8.3 7.1
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 164 189,215 92,640 96,570 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 56,005 23,480 32,525 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 133,215 69,165 64,055 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 73,205 41,570 31,635 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 60,010 27,595 32,420 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.7 44.3 43.0 42.4 42.9 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 130,080 67,695 62,380 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 2,680 1,310 1,375 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 127,400 66,390 61,010 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 116,155 59,505 56,645 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 11,245 6,880 4,360 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060
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 172 130,080 67,695 62,380 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 2,680 1,305 1,370 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 127,400 66,385 61,015 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 12,140 7,085 5,050 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 18,610 5,580 13,025 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 11,075 8,595 2,480 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 7,595 1,080 6,520 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 13,030 4,090 8,940 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 3,240 1,390 1,850 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 29,745 12,290 17,455 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 18,450 17,265 1,190 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 1,320 1,010 315 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 12,190 8,005 4,180 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 130,080 67,695 62,380 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 2,680 1,305 1,375 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 127,400 66,390 61,010 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 540 310 230 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 125 120 10 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 360 260 105 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 8,430 7,500 930 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 21,370 15,285 6,085 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 4,945 3,460 1,490 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 14,105 6,570 7,535 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 5,500 4,175 1,325 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 3,790 2,125 1,665 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 8,175 2,855 5,320 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 1,955 1,010 950 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 9,450 5,510 3,945 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 185 75 110 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 6,020 3,305 2,720 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 10,075 3,455 6,625 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 13,095 1,970 11,120 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 1,890 970 915 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 8,460 3,255 5,210 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 4,765 2,225 2,535 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 4,150 1,960 2,185 1,128,945 589,530 539,405
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 174 121,190 63,105 58,085 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 6,545 2,990 3,555 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 415 295 115 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 12,170 9,015 3,155 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 102,060 50,800 51,260 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315
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 102,060 50,800 51,265 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 48,890 20,810 28,075 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 39,000 20,790 18,205 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 13,935 9,075 4,865 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 240 130 105 157,970 91,445 66,525
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 175 114,230 59,815 54,415 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 91,175 49,275 41,905 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 7,905 3,425 4,485 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 8,370 3,620 4,750 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 4,855 2,215 2,640 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 1,185 905 280 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 730 370 360 193,595 113,525 80,060
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 176 114,230 59,815 54,415 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 32,070 14,945 17,125 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 52,385 26,890 25,495 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 16,840 9,800 7,030 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 5,375 3,300 2,080 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 7,565 4,880 2,690 1,494,830 882,485 612,345
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 177 114,235 59,820 54,415 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 8,190 5,655 2,535 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 20,325 13,180 7,150 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 26,405 13,150 13,260 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 25,350 10,850 14,500 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 12,560 5,455 7,105 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 21,400 11,525 9,875 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765
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 178 137,410 71,165 66,245 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 136,370 70,685 65,685 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 135,470 70,170 65,300 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 135,090 70,075 65,010 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 380 90 290 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 900 515 385 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 370 180 190
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 40 25 10
Plains Cree 0 0 0 95 60 35
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 925 510 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,895 995 900
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 25
Ojibway 0 0 0 765 380 385
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 165 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 45
South Slavey 0 0 0 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages 0 0 0 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 0 0 0 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 35 10 25
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 10 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 110 25 85
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 15 10 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 15 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 35 0 30
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 260 155 105
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 240 145 95
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 25 0 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 35 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 900 515 385 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 125 90 35 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 10 0 0 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 10 0 0 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 125 95 25 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 10 0 10 200 95 100
Arabic 105 85 20 5,585 3,695 1,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 205 155 55
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 30 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 10 0 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 100 35 60 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 0 475 230 245
Vietnamese 95 35 60 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 0 0 0 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 0 0 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0 0 0 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 0 0 0 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 0 0 0 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 0 0 0 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 430 265 170 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 20 20 10 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 95 45 50 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 0 0 0 95 35 60
Latvian 0 0 0 40 10 25
Lithuanian 0 0 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 100 45 50 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 0 0 0 205 110 90
Croatian 0 0 0 220 130 95
Czech 0 0 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 0 0 95 45 55
Polish 25 0 25 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 15 10 10 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 45 20 20 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 25 0
Slovak 0 0 0 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 0 10 0 1,210 485 725
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 25 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 15 15 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages 20 10 15 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 0 0 0 90 50 35
Dutch 10 10 10 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 10 0 10 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 65 30 40
Swedish 0 0 0 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Yiddish 0 0 0 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 495 225
Greek 10 0 0 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 85 40 45 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 60 30 35 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 0 0 0 530 275 245
Gujarati 10 0 10 880 300 585
Hindi 15 10 10 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 10 10 0 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 30 15 10 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 10 0 10 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 25 10 15 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 15 10 0 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 10 0 10 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 200 145 50 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 0 0 0 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 60 50 10 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 15 10 10 745 365 380
Spanish 125 90 35 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 0 0 0 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 60 40 20 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 10
Igbo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lingala 0 0 0 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 25 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 80 50 30
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 25 10 20 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 20 10 15 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 125 55 70 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 120 50 65 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 30 15 10 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 0 0 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 85 35 55 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 10 0 0 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 10 0 270 155 115
Burmese 0 0 0 75 35 35
Karenic languages 0 0 0 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 0 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 20 15 10 675 270 405
Lao 20 15 10 150 70 80
Thai 0 0 0 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 10 0 0 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 0 0 0 685 435 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 15 0 10 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 0 0 0 105 40 65
Hungarian 15 10 10 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 1,040 480 565 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 280 95 185 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 740 380 360 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 0 0 0 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 20 10 15 15,475 7,565 7,915
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 179 137,410 71,165 66,250 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 132,465 68,960 63,510 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 585 270 315 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 1,455 500 960 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 2,825 1,425 1,400 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 0 0 0 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 2,825 1,420 1,400 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 0 0 0 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 10 10 0 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 70 10 55 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 227,325 112,085 115,235 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 192,775 94,985 97,785 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 34,545 17,095 17,450 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 20,275 9,985 10,290 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 14,275 7,115 7,155 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 11,150 5,510 5,640 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 9,725 4,800 4,925 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 1,425 715 710 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 3,125 1,605 1,520 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 216,420 106,580 109,840 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 126,000 61,790 64,205 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 90,415 44,785 45,635 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 53,175 26,130 27,040 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 37,240 18,655 18,590 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 27,915 13,845 14,070 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 25,090 12,445 12,645 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 2,825 1,395 1,420 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 9,330 4,805 4,525 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Kitchener, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario and Canada [Country] (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 11, 2024).

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