Census Profile, 2016 Census
Montréal, Ville [Census subdivision], Quebec and Canada [Country]

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,704,694 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,649,519 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 843,872 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 779,802 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 4,662.1 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 365.65 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,704,695 830,930 873,765 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 265,785 135,490 130,295 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 98,815 50,510 48,300 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 91,005 46,335 44,670 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 75,965 38,640 37,325 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 1,165,895 581,940 583,955 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 81,790 41,070 40,720 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 123,925 61,105 62,825 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 142,400 70,090 72,305 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 141,520 69,615 71,905 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 134,710 67,500 67,210 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 114,785 58,595 56,195 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 109,250 56,180 53,065 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 113,465 58,220 55,240 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 109,560 54,240 55,325 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 94,490 45,315 49,170 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 273,015 113,505 159,515 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 80,575 37,465 43,110 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 61,060 26,760 34,300 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 48,665 20,190 28,470 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 39,765 15,750 24,015 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 42,960 13,340 29,615 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 27,115 9,340 17,775 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 12,190 3,335 8,860 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 3,135 585 2,550 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 510 75 435 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 15.6 16.3 14.9 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 68.4 70.0 66.8 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 16.0 13.7 18.3 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 2.5 1.6 3.4 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 40.3 39.0 41.4 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 38.5 37.7 39.3 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 779,805 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 57,130 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 110,475 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 611,795 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 25,415 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 25,705 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 106,095 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 451,305 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 3,275 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 405 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 779,805 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 318,325 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 231,615 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 104,190 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 81,550 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 44,130 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,663,235 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 2.1 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,438,910 695,440 743,470 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 685,000 345,290 339,700 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 478,480 240,005 238,480 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 206,520 105,290 101,225 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 753,915 350,145 403,765 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 530,785 279,685 251,100 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 30,350 12,800 17,550 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 114,570 42,725 71,845 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 78,210 14,935 63,270 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 419,750 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 213,020 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 94,690 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 77,320 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 34,715 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 419,755 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 329,780 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 226,615 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 103,165 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 89,970 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 73,455 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 16,520 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 329,780 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 155,320 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 174,455 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 70,975 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 70,935 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 32,550 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 89,975 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 57,700 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 23,720 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 8,555 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 456,810 225,415 231,395 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 779,805 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 405,925 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 150,715 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 255,210 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 6,780 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 367,090 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 318,325 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 48,770 ... ... 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 1,680,910 821,035 859,870 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 170,490 86,310 84,180 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 503,105 224,265 278,840 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 965,480 494,050 471,430 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 41,835 16,415 25,420 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 1,680,910 821,035 859,875 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 400,245 200,775 199,470 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 1,097,345 530,565 566,780 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 142,675 73,850 68,825 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 40,645 15,845 24,800 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 471,585 237,700 233,880 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 28.1 29.0 27.2 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 1,680,905 821,035 859,875 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 1,600,455 780,840 819,610 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 1,041,420 509,795 531,620 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 208,140 104,900 103,245 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 833,280 404,900 428,380 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 559,030 271,040 287,995 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 475 170 305 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 265 100 165 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 230 80 150 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 25 5 20 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 45 10 30 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 0 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 15 5 10 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 35 15 25 315 125 190
Plains Cree 0 0 0 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 5 0 5 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 5 0 0 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 0 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 105 35 70 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 5 5 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 10 5 5 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 15 10 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 20 10 5 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 0 0 0 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. 5 5 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 0 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 5 5 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. 5 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 5 50 20 35
Haida 0 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 145 40 110 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 5 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 125 35 90 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 30 15 15 1,115 485 635
Cayuga 0 0 0 45 20 20
Mohawk 25 15 15 980 430 555
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 5 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 5 400 200 200
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. 25 10 10 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 558,560 270,870 287,690 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 112,440 59,540 52,905 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 13,730 7,305 6,425 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 8,460 4,510 3,945 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5,275 2,795 2,480 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 680 325 355 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 10 5 5 805 455 350
Oromo 5 5 0 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 645 300 345 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 365 195 170
Semitic languages 97,870 51,815 46,050 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 510 240 270 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 95,165 50,450 44,715 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 50 25 25 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 5 5 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 5 0 0 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 1,785 925 860 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 10 5 5 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 305 145 160 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 165 90 70 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 23,000 10,805 12,195 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 4,875 2,265 2,600 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 18,115 8,530 9,585 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 5 5 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 14,755 5,375 9,380 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 90 30 65 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 575 200 375 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 0 0 0 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 305 90 215 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 1,720 630 1,095 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 410 185 230 1,430 665 760
Malay 400 165 235 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 145 65 80 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 70 30 40 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 10,770 3,875 6,895 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 40 5 30 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 220 90 125 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 36,160 15,975 20,190 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 1,300 625 680 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 34,390 15,105 19,290 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 470 245 225 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 10,445 5,270 5,180 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 150 80 70 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 250 140 110 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 9,595 4,765 4,825 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 450 280 170 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 20 10 10 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 286,810 138,535 148,280 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 1,595 815 780 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 6,330 2,995 3,335 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 33,090 14,675 18,420 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 380 140 245 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 125 50 70 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 260 90 170 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 32,710 14,535 18,175 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 40 25 15 810 385 430
Bosnian 250 125 130 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 3,625 1,725 1,905 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 955 470 485 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 610 285 320 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 85 40 45 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 7,000 3,015 3,985 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 14,685 6,435 8,245 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 1,240 605 635 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 415 185 225 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 435 175 260 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 310 140 175 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 2,995 1,285 1,710 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 50 30 25 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 10 10 0 1,090 540 550
Welsh 15 5 10 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 10 530 295 235
Germanic languages 11,495 5,675 5,825 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 50 30 25 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 145 65 80 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 770 405 365 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 5 5 0 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 3,990 1,845 2,145 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 30 15 20 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 65 35 25 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 235 105 135 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 105 40 70 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 6,030 3,100 2,935 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 60 35 30 525 280 240
Greek 16,935 8,310 8,625 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 44,150 22,955 21,190 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 29,965 15,825 14,140 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 9,290 4,740 4,545 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 4,075 2,030 2,040 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 1,765 985 780 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 15 15 0 565 300 265
Konkani 65 40 25 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 150 95 55 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 145 75 70 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 20 15 5 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 7,300 4,110 3,190 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 175 85 90 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 385 185 205 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 6,580 3,455 3,125 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 13,975 7,005 6,965 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 535 290 250 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 845 445 400 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 12,585 6,270 6,315 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 210 120 85 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 173,175 83,085 90,090 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 195 95 100 865 440 425
Italian 67,800 32,300 35,500 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 17,130 8,260 8,870 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 15,230 7,195 8,035 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 72,760 35,210 37,550 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 60 30 25 720 380 340
Japanese 1,420 445 980 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 125 60 70 1,715 910 805
Georgian 125 55 65 1,715 910 805
Korean 3,120 1,415 1,705 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 65 25 40 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 65 25 40 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 13,465 6,855 6,615 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 690 340 350 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 680 385 295 1,535 815 720
Edo 45 25 20 1,670 770 900
Ewe 320 175 140 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 1,145 595 550 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 45 25 25 920 445 470
Ganda 10 5 10 1,295 625 665
Igbo 65 40 25 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 1,500 690 810 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,160 555 600 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 990 450 540 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 60 30 30 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 870 415 460 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 1,660 905 755 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 160 95 65 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,065 2,115 1,950 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 120 70 50 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 0 0 0 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 120 70 50 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 375 200 180 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 20 15 10 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 185 90 95 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 165 90 75 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 46,340 21,515 24,825 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 46,205 21,445 24,755 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 14,435 6,790 7,640 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 245 110 135 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 26,245 12,075 14,170 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 20 10 10 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,240 1,035 1,200 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 640 275 360 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,335 1,120 1,215 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 50 25 25 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 135 65 65 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 45 15 30 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 35 20 15 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 1,765 800 965 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 1,445 715 725 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 320 80 235 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 5 80 35 55
Turkic languages 5,035 2,580 2,455 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 160 95 65 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 4,535 2,325 2,205 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 140 70 70 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 70 35 35 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 135 55 80 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 2,715 1,210 1,510 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 85 25 50 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 165 55 110 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 2,465 1,125 1,345 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 365 200 170 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 80,460 40,195 40,260 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 20,700 10,610 10,095 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 15,390 7,540 7,850 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 35,465 17,475 17,990 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 8,900 4,575 4,325 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 1,680,905 821,035 859,875 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 1,523,890 744,310 779,585 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 1,208,800 593,825 614,980 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 305,620 153,160 152,460 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 903,180 440,665 462,520 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 315,090 150,485 164,605 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 185 85 100 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 110 50 60 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 105 45 55 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 5 5 5 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 15 5 15 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 10 5 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 20 10 10 110 55 60
Plains Cree 5 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 5 0 5 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 0 0 0 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 55 25 25 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 5 0 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 5 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 5 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 5 0 0 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 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 0 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 5 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 50 20 30 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 40 15 25 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 10 5 0 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 15 10 5 255 115 140
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 5 0 5 285 130 150
Comox 5 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. 10 5 5 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 314,905 150,400 164,500 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 53,925 27,640 26,280 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 5,250 2,765 2,480 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 3,595 1,900 1,695 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 1,645 860 785 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 325 145 185 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 5 0 5 620 330 285
Oromo 5 5 0 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 320 140 185 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 185 85 95
Semitic languages 48,295 24,715 23,585 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 255 115 140 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 46,920 24,030 22,890 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 35 10 20 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 0 0 0 735 335 400
Hebrew 895 465 430 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 0 0 5 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 175 80 95 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 50 20 30 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 17,000 7,900 9,100 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 3,060 1,400 1,660 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 13,940 6,495 7,440 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 7,540 2,970 4,570 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 10 5 10 290 140 155
Cebuano 195 85 110 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 0 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 95 40 60 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 645 265 385 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 125 70 55 435 220 210
Malay 120 60 55 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 45 25 20 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 15 5 10 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,240 2,400 3,845 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 10 5 5 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 14,095 6,065 8,025 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 565 260 305 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 13,345 5,720 7,620 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 185 85 100 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 8,270 4,125 4,150 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 95 55 40 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 115 60 55 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 7,785 3,840 3,940 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 260 160 105 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 165,335 78,500 86,835 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 915 450 470 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 4,550 2,095 2,460 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 19,870 9,135 10,735 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 100 40 55 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 35 20 15 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 65 25 40 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 19,770 9,095 10,680 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 10 5 5 230 105 120
Bosnian 130 60 70 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 2,590 1,255 1,340 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 435 195 230 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 190 90 100 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 50 25 25 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 3,255 1,435 1,820 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 10,490 4,845 5,650 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 730 360 375 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 175 80 100 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 90 40 45 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 115 45 70 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 1,490 655 835 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 670 310 360
Celtic languages 10 5 0 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 80 50 30
Germanic languages 5,625 2,895 2,735 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 10 5 5 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 25 15 15 855 410 445
Dutch 120 60 60 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 695 320 380 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 20 5 10 270 120 150
Norwegian 5 5 0 345 145 200
Swedish 45 20 25 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 5 355 170 185
Yiddish 4,690 2,460 2,230 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 9,455 4,445 5,005 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 31,610 15,955 15,660 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 21,235 10,900 10,335 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 7,095 3,525 3,570 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 2,680 1,315 1,370 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 905 485 425 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 0 0 0 135 70 70
Konkani 25 10 15 720 355 370
Marathi 45 25 20 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 100 45 55 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 0 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,290 2,920 2,375 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 75 35 40 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 235 110 120 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 4,770 2,425 2,345 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 10,280 4,995 5,280 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 280 140 135 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 650 320 325 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 9,355 4,530 4,820 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 100 55 40 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 93,290 43,520 49,770 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 75 35 40 355 165 190
Italian 26,930 11,775 15,155 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 9,015 4,260 4,755 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 10,425 5,045 5,380 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 46,830 22,395 24,435 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 180 85 95
Japanese 595 245 350 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 55 30 30 1,040 565 475
Georgian 60 30 30 1,035 565 475
Korean 2,120 990 1,135 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 40 15 25 910 440 470
Mongolian 40 20 25 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 3,445 1,685 1,760 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 345 170 180 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 175 95 75 340 180 160
Edo 5 0 5 415 175 240
Ewe 75 30 40 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 350 170 180 825 400 425
Ga 10 5 5 250 105 140
Ganda 5 0 0 345 160 185
Igbo 10 5 5 1,000 485 510
Lingala 380 160 220 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 355 165 190 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 255 110 145 1,530 670 865
Shona 20 5 10 1,035 475 560
Swahili 270 140 130 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 525 290 235 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 35 15 20 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 635 315 310 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 30 20 10 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 0 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 520 305 215 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 35 15 20 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 245 120 120 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 245 165 75 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 36,590 17,315 19,275 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 36,530 17,285 19,245 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 10,795 5,075 5,725 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 95 45 50 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 22,200 10,560 11,640 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 0 0 0 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 600 720 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 485 215 265 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,620 775 840 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 60 30 30 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 20 5 10 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 0 0 0 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 15 10 5 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 900 440 455 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 780 395 390 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 115 50 70 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 3,345 1,670 1,680 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 45 20 25 1,245 640 610
Turkish 3,110 1,550 1,565 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 100 55 45 610 315 290
Uzbek 50 25 25 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 455 230 225
Uralic languages 990 420 570 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 10 0 10 975 365 610
Finnish 25 15 15 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 955 405 545 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 90 55 35 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 157,015 76,725 80,290 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 28,945 14,840 14,100 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 31,285 15,045 16,245 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 74,940 35,805 39,130 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 21,850 11,035 10,815 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 1,680,910 821,035 859,870 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 1,198,670 581,675 616,995 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 141,405 71,900 69,510 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 132,810 65,560 67,250 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 163,565 79,705 83,855 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 230 80 150 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 163,335 79,625 83,710 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 18,890 9,545 9,345 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 12,725 6,350 6,380 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 12,055 5,890 6,170 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 780 410 370 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 1,397,900 678,980 718,920 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,343,685 653,790 689,895 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 28,321 30,656 26,377 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,343,835 653,830 690,010 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 26,237 27,892 24,825 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,150,920 570,610 580,300 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,049 30,675 23,748 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,085,230 504,070 581,160 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,800 2,901 7,380 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 945,525 486,595 458,930 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 28,610 31,118 26,099 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,397,885 678,870 719,015 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,343,415 653,590 689,825 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,079 44,701 35,699 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,343,565 653,625 689,940 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,905 35,776 30,184 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,150,355 570,415 579,940 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,573 45,630 33,616 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,084,900 503,345 581,560 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,668 6,334 8,823 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 945,510 486,525 458,985 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,692 44,345 34,759 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 1,397,885 678,875 719,015 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 24 393,485 216,495 176,990 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 45,987 48,513 43,443 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 57,373 62,299 51,348 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 84.5 89.1 79.2 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 69.8 73.9 64.9 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 15.5 10.9 20.8 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 1,397,900 678,985 718,920 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 54,215 25,190 29,025 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 1,343,690 653,790 689,895 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 96.1 96.3 96.0 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 211,945 106,555 105,395 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 276,675 119,270 157,405 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 213,200 95,425 117,775 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 168,005 81,390 86,620 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 135,770 65,275 70,500 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 94,615 46,715 47,900 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 65,325 33,640 31,690 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 49,145 26,100 23,040 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 33,880 18,860 15,020 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 22,685 13,565 9,115 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 72,445 47,005 25,440 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 46,530 29,145 17,385 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 25,910 17,855 8,055 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,397,905 678,980 718,920 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 54,065 25,155 28,905 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 1,343,835 653,830 690,010 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 96.1 96.3 96.0 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 216,265 107,895 108,370 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 288,340 125,300 163,040 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 253,845 116,805 137,045 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 209,565 102,120 107,445 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 142,420 69,510 72,905 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 86,865 44,745 42,125 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 53,950 29,220 24,730 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 30,835 18,100 12,745 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 61,735 40,130 21,605 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 18,490 11,360 7,125 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 11,545 7,265 4,280 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 31,700 21,505 10,195 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 1,397,905 678,985 718,915 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 452,380 192,390 259,985 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 945,520 486,595 458,930 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 67.6 71.7 63.8 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 129,415 63,210 66,210 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 82,455 38,605 43,855 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 150,655 72,640 78,020 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 126,295 62,060 64,235 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 113,045 57,585 55,460 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 90,455 45,535 44,920 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 66,290 35,090 31,195 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 48,415 26,380 22,040 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 39,720 21,685 18,030 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 98,775 63,795 34,975 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 25,720 15,455 10,270 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 17,360 10,990 6,370 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 55,685 37,355 18,335 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 779,805 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 50,227 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 44,737 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 318,325 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 29,985 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 27,376 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 461,475 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 67,818 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 60,458 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 779,795 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 69,047 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 56,694 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 318,385 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,111 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,011 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 461,415 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,013 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 73,035 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 779,800 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 22,980 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 20,945 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 36,535 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 50,620 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 46,735 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 41,760 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 42,575 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 43,795 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 42,770 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 39,400 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 71,115 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 57,495 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 47,510 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 38,325 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 30,990 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 146,255 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 53,650 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 32,505 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 31,690 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 28,410 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 779,800 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 23,890 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 21,120 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 36,825 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 53,100 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 52,565 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 49,370 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 53,440 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 53,085 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 49,085 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 45,885 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 77,935 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 60,575 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 46,000 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 35,720 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 27,290 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 93,935 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 43,190 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 21,615 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 29,130 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 424,385 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 69,228 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 61,440 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.9 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 147,710 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,398 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 59,257 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 174,975 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 85,922 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 75,700 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 86,210 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,091 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 44,619 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 424,155 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,334 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 74,601 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 147,375 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 91,609 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 73,054 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 175,175 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 109,831 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 89,541 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 86,130 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,956 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 50,198 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 415,420 207,150 208,270 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,434 26,492 26,381 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 24,759 24,615 24,877 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 415,055 206,890 208,170 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 36,387 37,108 35,669 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 30,277 30,474 30,082 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,663,235 814,235 849,005 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 1,105,685 533,730 571,950 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 270,515 135,490 135,030 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 235,050 108,580 126,470 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 234,665 112,495 122,165 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 200,310 96,825 103,480 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 165,145 80,340 84,810 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 557,555 280,500 277,050 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 139,305 68,705 70,595 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 122,585 61,260 61,325 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 109,275 54,880 54,395 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 94,965 48,590 46,375 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 91,430 47,065 44,365 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 1,663,235 814,235 849,005 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 310,170 157,955 152,215 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 117,485 60,060 57,425 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 1,109,830 551,635 558,195 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 243,230 104,645 138,590 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 377,955 181,580 196,375 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 75,150 38,305 36,845 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 28,090 14,260 13,825 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 247,190 122,800 124,385 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 55,615 20,470 35,140 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 22.7 22.3 23.1 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 24.2 24.3 24.2 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 23.9 23.7 24.1 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 22.3 22.3 22.3 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 22.9 19.6 25.4 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 319,685 157,660 162,020 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 56,730 28,980 27,750 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 21,205 10,770 10,435 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 224,180 114,575 109,605 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 38,775 14,100 24,670 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 19.2 19.4 19.1 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 18.3 18.3 18.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 18.0 17.9 18.2 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 20.2 20.8 19.6 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 15.9 13.5 17.8 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 1,663,220 814,170 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 1,621,610 798,110 823,500 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 1,127,835 576,030 551,805 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 1,452,245 712,000 740,245 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 799,635 386,350 413,290 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 575 280 300 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 290 160 130 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 230 110 115 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 10 0 10 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 45 20 25 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 70 45 20 545 225 320
Plains Cree 0 10 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. 90 30 60 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 15 10 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 25 15 10 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 30 20 10 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 25 10 10 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 10 0 0 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. 10 10 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 10 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 240 95 150 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 200 80 125 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 45 15 25 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 35 30 10 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 30 30 0 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 10 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 10 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 10 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 799,105 386,095 413,015 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 167,415 88,245 79,175 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 18,170 9,630 8,535 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 10,980 5,855 5,125 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 7,300 3,835 3,460 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 1,040 500 535 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 35 20 10 1,085 625 470
Oromo 30 25 0 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 970 455 510 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 480 220 265
Semitic languages 158,275 83,345 74,930 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 730 370 355 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 149,650 78,670 70,975 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 65 30 35 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 10 0 10 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 8,120 4,445 3,680 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 10 0 10 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 260 120 135 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 55 15 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 400 200 195 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 28,895 13,845 15,055 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 6,220 3,010 3,215 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 22,915 10,955 11,960 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 15 15 0 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 21,235 8,090 13,145 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 95 40 50 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 630 230 400 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 0 0 0 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 350 120 235 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 1,910 720 1,190 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 775 375 400 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 625 260 365 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 130 60 65 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 45 10 35 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 18,985 7,090 11,900 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 35 10 25 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 275 120 150 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 68,360 30,615 37,745 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 2,835 1,345 1,495 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 64,570 28,850 35,720 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 1,325 620 700 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 13,030 6,775 6,260 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 270 140 130 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 275 160 120 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 11,980 6,170 5,815 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 770 455 315 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 30 15 15 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 427,865 204,965 222,905 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 1,875 950 925 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 7,595 3,565 4,030 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 42,815 19,665 23,150 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 505 240 265 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 165 80 85 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 340 155 180 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 42,420 19,480 22,935 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 110 35 75 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 280 130 150 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 3,765 1,785 1,980 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 1,465 680 780 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 905 430 475 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 100 40 65 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 8,815 3,945 4,870 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 24,100 11,260 12,840 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 1,640 750 890 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 565 240 320 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 615 295 315 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 420 190 230 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 5,170 2,230 2,945 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 70 35 35 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 230 150 85 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 75 45 25 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 40 25 20 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 125 80 45 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 26,810 13,735 13,075 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 175 125 55 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 365 165 200 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 1,760 965 795 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 0 0 0 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 16,280 8,320 7,960 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 65 45 20 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 175 75 100 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 740 360 375 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 215 55 160 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 7,805 4,055 3,750 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 80 40 40 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 21,895 10,685 11,205 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 54,120 27,940 26,185 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 37,575 19,815 17,765 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 10,745 5,495 5,260 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 5,185 2,545 2,635 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 9,530 5,245 4,290 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 35 30 10 905 490 420
Konkani 60 40 25 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 285 155 135 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 135 75 60 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 40 25 15 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10,615 5,985 4,630 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 255 110 140 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 755 370 385 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 9,715 5,115 4,595 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 16,935 8,350 8,590 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 610 305 300 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 1,085 590 495 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 15,420 7,560 7,860 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 365 210 155 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 289,415 136,245 153,165 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 500 305 195 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 102,355 48,730 53,625 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 25,510 12,855 12,650 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 18,340 8,625 9,715 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 160,995 74,640 86,350 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 185 115 70 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 3,725 1,690 2,035 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 135 70 65 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 135 65 65 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 3,665 1,740 1,930 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 110 65 50 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 115 60 55 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 25,760 13,035 12,720 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 1,210 640 570 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 1,285 675 610 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 120 50 75 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 710 475 235 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,025 1,085 940 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 125 65 55 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 25 10 20 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 160 105 55 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 5,335 2,385 2,955 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,465 690 770 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,380 660 720 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 95 50 40 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 2,865 1,440 1,430 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 3,155 1,725 1,435 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 545 300 250 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 8,680 4,500 4,175 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 175 115 65 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 0 0 0 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 180 115 65 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 2,000 820 1,180 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 250 95 155 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 1,140 425 715 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 690 340 355 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 54,085 25,385 28,700 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 53,955 25,310 28,645 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 19,010 8,855 10,155 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 295 140 155 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 34,945 16,160 18,785 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 20 0 10 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,800 1,230 1,575 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 770 345 425 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,165 1,550 1,615 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 50 20 30 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 150 95 60 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 65 40 25 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 25 25 0 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 25 30 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 2,630 1,245 1,375 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 1,980 990 990 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 930 385 545 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 10 10 115 50 65
Turkic languages 7,270 3,640 3,630 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 305 170 130 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 6,660 3,350 3,310 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 175 85 90 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 120 50 75 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 120 50 75 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 3,450 1,595 1,850 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 50 25 25 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 215 70 145 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 3,180 1,500 1,680 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 975 550 425 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,663,225 814,170 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,435,340 700,545 734,795 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 278,775 141,915 136,860 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 1,156,570 558,635 597,935 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 227,880 113,625 114,255 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 1,663,220 814,170 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,033,590 507,215 526,370 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 570,940 275,645 295,295 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 115,540 54,335 61,205 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 64,650 32,005 32,650 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 96,815 45,960 50,860 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 165,470 80,350 85,120 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 67,025 32,555 34,475 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 98,445 47,795 50,650 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 128,460 62,995 65,465 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 58,690 31,310 27,380 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 570,940 275,645 295,300 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 50,420 25,180 25,240 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 85,295 42,275 43,015 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 114,050 51,595 62,455 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 280,970 138,380 142,585 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 40,210 18,215 21,995 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 570,945 275,645 295,300 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 130,230 59,645 70,585 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 3,530 1,700 1,830 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 8,495 3,990 4,505 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 6,765 3,355 3,410 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 1,390 585 805 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 49,145 21,480 27,665 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 2,930 1,245 1,685 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 8,275 3,855 4,415 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 6,895 3,080 3,815 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 2,265 1,030 1,235 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 9,780 5,130 4,650 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 30,760 14,190 16,565 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 148,260 71,355 76,900 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 670 340 330 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 885 435 450 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 35,390 18,600 16,785 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 2,845 1,210 1,630 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 9,150 4,405 4,745 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 1,545 760 785 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 290 165 125 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 36,455 17,055 19,395 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 615 335 275 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 5,395 2,285 3,110 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 9,080 4,200 4,875 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 11,545 5,305 6,240 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 5,850 2,510 3,340 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 815 365 455 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 4,705 2,010 2,700 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 4,115 2,215 1,895 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 18,915 9,160 9,755 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 133,030 68,845 64,190 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 39,340 20,465 18,875 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 9,590 4,955 4,635 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 655 330 325 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 285 150 135 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 33,665 17,405 16,260 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 770 415 360 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 430 210 220 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 330 180 145 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 47,965 24,730 23,235 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 158,735 75,415 83,320 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 1,305 660 645 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 6,615 3,325 3,290 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 26,630 11,540 15,085 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,235 1,080 1,155 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 10,135 5,280 4,855 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 10,910 5,305 5,600 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 1,620 860 760 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 940 260 685 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 2,120 965 1,160 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 17,265 9,245 8,020 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 5,765 3,055 2,705 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 16,970 6,425 10,550 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 7,325 3,675 3,650 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 9,060 4,590 4,470 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 1,330 540 790 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 16,665 7,755 8,910 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 21,850 10,855 11,000 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 695 390 305 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 54 128,460 62,995 65,465 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 27,445 13,030 14,415 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 1,595 805 790 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 2,975 1,435 1,540 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 1,215 625 595 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 11,640 5,315 6,330 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 105 85 25 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 2,390 1,130 1,260 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 2,165 1,225 940 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 985 480 510 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 4,370 1,945 2,425 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 22,715 11,590 11,125 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 11,990 6,440 5,555 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 300 135 170 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 80 65 15 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 2,560 1,140 1,415 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 1,330 555 775 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 1,155 530 625 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 1,375 640 735 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 385 245 140 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 3,540 1,835 1,705 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 46,030 23,050 22,985 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 13,025 6,370 6,650 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 4,185 2,055 2,130 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1,595 755 840 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 2,770 1,375 1,395 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 2,840 1,505 1,330 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 50 25 20 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 105 55 45 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 9,400 4,700 4,695 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 345 175 170 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 75 40 35 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 75 40 35 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 3,665 1,855 1,810 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 7,915 4,090 3,825 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 32,065 15,200 16,860 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 225 105 120 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 760 400 355 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 6,525 2,925 3,595 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 80 25 50 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 2,085 1,150 940 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 5,545 2,570 2,970 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 345 160 180 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 285 160 125 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 235 30 205 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 420 185 230 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 2,050 1,140 910 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 40 25 20 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 970 520 455 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 4,250 1,835 2,415 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 315 160 155 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 630 280 350 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,815 1,950 1,860 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 85 40 50 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 395 205 190 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 170 75 90 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 965 380 580 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 1,895 875 1,020 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 205 135 70 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 115 75 40 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 90 55 35 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,663,220 814,170 849,050 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 639,850 312,255 327,590 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 341,380 171,815 169,560 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 682,000 330,095 351,900 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 72 462,630 224,735 237,900 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 254,165 131,940 122,225 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 128,120 76,345 51,775 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 126,045 55,600 70,445 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 127,340 50,890 76,450 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 73,840 38,435 35,405 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 7,285 3,465 3,815 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,663,220 814,170 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 12,035 5,635 6,395 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 11,345 5,305 6,050 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 5,465 2,580 2,890 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 5,380 2,550 2,830 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 505 180 320 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 270 140 130 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 410 190 220 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,651,185 808,535 842,650 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 1,663,220 814,175 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 3,060 1,495 1,565 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,660,160 812,675 847,485 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,663,220 814,170 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 6,005 2,665 3,340 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 5,760 2,545 3,215 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 4,625 2,055 2,570 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 875 410 460 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 260 75 185 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 250 120 130 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 185 85 100 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 60 30 30 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 36,220 16,155 20,065 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 35,655 15,870 19,790 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 31,170 13,850 17,315 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,015 1,835 2,185 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 470 185 285 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 560 285 275 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 445 230 220 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 70 40 30 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 20 20 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,620,995 795,350 825,645 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 1,663,225 814,170 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 568,570 278,705 289,865 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 55,595 29,165 26,430 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 54,670 25,245 29,430 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 171,385 81,705 89,675 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 23,500 9,510 13,985 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 67,525 32,805 34,715 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 122,185 64,920 57,265 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 34,815 16,635 18,175 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 15,340 7,540 7,805 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 4,225 2,015 2,210 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 2,505 960 1,545 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 4,750 2,240 2,510 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 12,085 5,960 6,120 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,094,650 535,470 559,180 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 1,663,220 814,170 849,050 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 42,225 18,820 23,405 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 36,565 16,295 20,265 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 905 350 555 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 5,565 2,580 2,990 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 533,005 255,935 277,075 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 5,955 2,755 3,200 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 12,845 6,270 6,580 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 488,930 233,755 255,180 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 160 75 85 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 200 100 95 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 160 80 80 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 215 115 110 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 36,235 18,370 17,865 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 50 30 20 1,895 950 945
European origins 733,440 360,725 372,715 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 161,940 77,515 84,435 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 200 75 125 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 20 10 10 1,975 995 975
English 56,720 27,700 29,015 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 92,145 42,970 49,175 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 50 25 30 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 50,740 24,260 26,475 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 3,550 1,775 1,775 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 10,195 4,775 5,420 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 336,510 167,815 168,695 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 250 125 120 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 1,940 990 950 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 615 360 255 1,750 950 805
French 334,870 166,970 167,900 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 65,035 31,710 33,325 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 4,485 2,270 2,210 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 25 15 10 940 485 455
Belgian 12,340 6,060 6,280 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 7,425 3,735 3,700 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 395 220 175 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 0 0 0 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 38,460 18,310 20,145 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 340 165 175 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 6,250 3,180 3,070 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 40 25 15 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 7,885 3,905 3,975 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 1,760 790 975 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 1,070 485 580 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 325 180 145 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 2,160 1,145 1,015 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 2,600 1,265 1,335 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 580 265 315 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 103,530 49,645 53,880 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 4,615 2,190 2,430 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 1,145 525 620 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 2,610 1,280 1,330 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 760 380 375 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 385 205 175 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 12,795 6,310 6,485 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 855 420 435 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 2,585 1,310 1,270 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 4,435 2,150 2,280 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 30,680 14,850 15,830 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 21,455 10,250 11,205 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 23,850 11,295 12,555 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 1,720 875 850 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 18,010 8,350 9,660 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,390 700 695 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 237,830 116,535 121,290 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 2,035 1,035 1,000 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 505 260 250 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 435 235 200 1,280 740 535
Croatian 2,540 1,270 1,265 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 205 110 95 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 29,060 14,565 14,495 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 147,015 71,965 75,050 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 260 140 120 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 340 175 165 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 465 260 210 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 200 115 90 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 27,145 13,410 13,730 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 2,225 1,010 1,220 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 510 275 240 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 1,010 450 560 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 37,660 18,230 19,425 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,040 465 575 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 75 50 25 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 16,145 8,400 7,745 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 1,130 620 510 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 12,175 6,310 5,870 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 240 150 90 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 185 85 95 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,545 1,335 1,205 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 112,810 51,815 61,000 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 195 95 100 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 195 105 90 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 3,085 1,380 1,705 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 35 10 20 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 255 100 155 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 4,575 2,170 2,410 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 6,690 3,040 3,650 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 1,300 520 785 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 465 205 260 1,125 515 605
Haitian 79,715 36,605 43,110 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 8,145 3,790 4,355 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 220 105 115 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 1,000 495 510 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 110 65 50 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 240 120 120 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 475 245 225 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 3,485 1,595 1,890 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 2,925 1,210 1,715 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 3,210 1,385 1,825 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 2,675 1,225 1,455 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 78,145 37,995 40,155 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 3,150 1,510 1,640 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 100 20 80 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 2,310 1,175 1,135 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 15 10 10 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 850 415 425 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 3,730 1,825 1,910 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 6,335 3,170 3,165 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 11,545 5,470 6,075 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 525 270 245 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 1,440 620 820 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 5,620 2,905 2,715 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 1,915 900 1,015 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 535 285 250 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 2,735 1,300 1,435 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 945 550 395 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 12,365 6,010 6,360 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 1,460 740 715 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 785 400 380 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 140 70 70 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 9,515 4,525 4,990 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 11,250 5,560 5,685 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 845 390 455 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 3,510 1,595 1,915 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 3,205 1,630 1,575 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 204,650 105,595 99,055 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 43,310 22,380 20,930 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 380 205 175 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 425 200 230 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 65 55 0 1,585 855 735
Beninese 1,825 920 910 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 1,215 650 565 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 8,410 4,305 4,110 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 615 315 295 1,845 955 885
Congolese 9,625 4,670 4,955 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 65 35 35 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 210 130 75 845 470 375
Gabonese 430 185 245 1,405 660 750
Gambian 60 30 30 975 495 475
Ghanaian 1,990 990 1,000 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 2,965 1,575 1,390 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 115 50 65 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 4,295 2,165 2,130 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 40 15 20 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 1,770 895 880 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 400 210 190 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 1,620 870 750 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 1,265 640 625 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 3,875 2,120 1,755 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 80 45 45 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 1,785 945 840 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 340 210 140 840 495 345
Yoruba 275 140 135 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 3,345 1,805 1,545 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 126,915 66,510 60,410 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 39,050 20,285 18,760 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 21,085 11,075 10,005 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 305 160 150 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 0 0 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 13,385 6,985 6,405 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 690 370 320 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 325 190 130 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 44,985 23,380 21,600 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 205 105 95 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 12,045 6,570 5,470 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 1,955 1,110 840 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 12,270 6,060 6,205 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 60 55 10 1,870 955 915
Amhara 20 15 10 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 870 475 395 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 1,955 945 1,015 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 225 100 125 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 310 165 140 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 1,020 520 500 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 15 0 10 665 355 305
Kenyan 185 80 105 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 1,380 690 690 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 1,550 740 810 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 10 10 0 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 1,930 915 1,015 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 425 200 225 1,285 575 710
Somali 1,210 580 630 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 390 215 175 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 140 80 55 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 60 25 40 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 95 35 60 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 20 0 0 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 185 95 90 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 40 25 15 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 790 400 390 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 24,295 11,840 12,450 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,910 890 1,025 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 22,780 11,160 11,615 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 300,395 147,455 152,945 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 115,050 59,390 55,660 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 2,160 1,090 1,065 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 25,830 13,625 12,200 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 10,485 5,090 5,395 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 145 85 60 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 355 185 170 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 400 190 210 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 0 0 0 1,515 810 705
Iranian 15,120 7,460 7,660 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 2,430 1,220 1,210 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 2,790 1,510 1,280 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 875 460 415 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 345 165 175 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 1,240 670 570 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 55 25 25 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 185 100 85 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 33,180 17,585 15,595 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 3,590 1,830 1,765 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 295 165 130 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 515 325 195 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 13,275 6,790 6,485 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 60 25 35 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 505 235 270 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 8,420 4,050 4,375 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 30 15 10 1,040 540 500
Uighur 290 135 155 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 235 110 125 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 520 260 255 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 1,420 790 630 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 57,945 29,960 27,990 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 5,895 3,045 2,845 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 3,470 1,680 1,790 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 0 0 0 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 28,195 14,700 13,490 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 90 40 55 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 190 95 100 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 215 140 80 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 150 75 75 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 8,290 4,230 4,055 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 1,810 1,075 740 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 200 85 115 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 9,845 4,930 4,905 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 2,135 1,145 990 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,500 835 660 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 128,850 58,715 70,140 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 125 60 65 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 7,540 3,690 3,850 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 66,225 30,735 35,485 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 24,915 10,090 14,825 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 30 10 20 805 420 390
Indonesian 625 260 360 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 3,360 1,340 2,015 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 0 0 0 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 4,595 2,185 2,410 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 2,695 1,390 1,300 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 335 155 185 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 390 170 220 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 80 45 35 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 1,115 455 665 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 1,020 415 605 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 40 20 15 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 25,975 12,460 13,515 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 160 80 85 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 1,120 620 500 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,115 620 500 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 1,550 835 715 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 990 575 420 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 210 105 105 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 410 190 220 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 30 15 20 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 25 10 15 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 55 35 20 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 120 50 65 1,530 725 805
Samoan 10 10 0 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 185 85 100 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 779,795 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 286,430 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 493,365 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 779,795 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 148,975 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 630,820 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 779,800 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 13,690 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 242,295 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 274,040 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 190,235 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,540 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 779,795 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 442,240 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 153,390 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 70,265 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 47,985 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 65,915 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 4.6 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 779,800 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 756,570 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 23,225 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 779,795 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 713,055 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 66,740 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 779,795 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 302,395 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 249,620 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 88,725 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 50,505 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 25,955 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 30,385 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 32,200 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 779,795 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 717,445 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 62,350 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 779,795 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 528,690 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 232,620 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 18,490 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 779,800 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 37,815 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 144,075 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 149,465 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 141,765 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 133,880 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 94,270 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 56,375 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 22,160 ... ... 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 141 778,370 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 538,505 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 239,865 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 200,980 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 286,425 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 61.1 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 21.1 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,207 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,337 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 380,419 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 430,072 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 493,370 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 8.9 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 36.5 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 770 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 835 ... ... 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 1,397,885 678,875 719,015 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 248,130 117,700 130,430 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 284,585 141,040 143,545 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 865,175 420,135 445,040 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 146,605 82,045 64,560 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 107,165 54,800 52,365 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 39,445 27,250 12,200 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 224,985 104,250 120,740 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 55,880 23,915 31,965 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 437,705 209,935 227,775 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 255,355 118,485 136,865 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 41,305 19,325 21,980 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 11,610 5,750 5,860 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 108,700 54,270 54,425 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 20,735 12,100 8,640 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 951,195 473,645 477,555 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 107,530 56,250 51,285 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 160,705 84,435 76,275 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 682,960 332,960 350,000 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 112,110 61,505 50,600 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 83,250 41,880 41,365 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 28,860 19,625 9,235 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 157,390 75,665 81,730 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 42,725 18,780 23,940 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 370,730 177,005 193,725 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 212,765 99,140 113,625 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 34,855 15,945 18,910 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 9,415 4,255 5,155 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 96,450 48,005 48,440 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 17,250 9,660 7,590 175,685 102,415 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 1,397,885 678,875 719,015 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 532,715 258,735 273,975 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 45,010 10,405 34,610 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 45,015 10,405 34,610 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 59,670 29,005 30,665 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 7,840 5,795 2,040 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 51,830 23,210 28,625 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 67,685 27,010 40,680 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 13,070 3,210 9,860 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 6,550 2,035 4,510 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 24,605 10,315 14,285 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 255 90 175 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 4,220 2,670 1,545 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,085 1,520 565 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 6,065 3,460 2,605 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 10,840 3,705 7,130 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 120,860 44,550 76,310 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,835 485 1,355 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 19,265 7,020 12,245 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 15,920 1,780 14,140 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 21,630 8,825 12,805 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,875 780 2,095 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 15,620 4,120 11,495 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 43,720 21,540 22,185 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 194,160 82,550 111,615 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 215 90 130 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,430 2,285 7,140 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 184,520 80,175 104,345 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 42,535 22,550 19,985 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 17,235 7,130 10,110 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 7,080 4,165 2,910 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 3,950 2,095 1,855 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 12,900 8,420 4,480 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,365 735 635 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 46,375 32,765 13,615 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 37,375 28,180 9,190 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 3,105 720 2,385 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 5,210 3,305 1,905 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 695 560 140 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 142,080 121,370 20,705 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 10,220 5,855 4,365 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 56,060 44,580 11,480 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 21,465 19,150 2,315 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 0 20 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 21,130 20,170 960 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 20,750 19,955 795 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 12,430 11,655 770 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,415 4,415 4,000 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,350 2,775 2,575 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,065 1,640 1,430 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 97,990 24,210 73,780 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 5,695 2,905 2,790 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 88,625 19,335 69,290 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 3,675 1,970 1,705 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 40,250 21,260 18,985 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 26,140 9,375 16,760 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 50 45 10 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 130 130 0 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 6,885 5,395 1,495 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 7,030 6,310 720 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 130 45 90 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 130 45 85 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 151 951,195 473,645 477,550 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 268,245 140,685 127,560 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 32,350 7,325 25,025 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 32,355 7,325 25,025 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 48,115 23,830 24,285 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 6,075 4,440 1,640 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 42,040 19,395 22,650 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 47,510 19,070 28,440 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 10,510 2,655 7,855 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 5,190 1,605 3,585 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 14,520 6,485 8,040 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 165 55 110 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 3,120 1,985 1,135 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,340 960 380 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 4,605 2,665 1,935 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 8,055 2,660 5,395 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 96,030 35,215 60,810 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,525 410 1,115 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 16,285 6,040 10,245 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 12,610 1,240 11,365 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 17,930 7,025 10,900 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,080 595 1,485 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 11,885 3,040 8,845 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 33,715 16,865 16,845 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 158,610 67,340 91,270 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 180 80 100 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,660 1,880 5,780 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 150,770 65,380 85,390 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 30,170 15,685 14,485 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 14,290 5,850 8,445 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,795 2,265 1,530 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 995 575 420 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 10,005 6,405 3,600 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,095 590 500 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 41,035 29,285 11,755 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 33,950 25,685 8,270 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 2,485 630 1,850 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,075 2,565 1,510 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 530 405 125 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 113,860 95,560 18,300 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 8,685 4,820 3,860 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 48,670 38,195 10,475 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 16,505 14,700 1,805 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 10 20 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 15,325 14,500 825 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 15,645 14,990 650 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 9,015 8,350 660 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 7,190 3,715 3,480 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,495 2,295 2,200 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,700 1,420 1,280 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 76,435 19,025 57,405 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,760 2,430 2,330 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 68,770 15,165 53,600 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,905 1,425 1,480 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 31,540 16,880 14,660 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 20,260 7,315 12,940 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 30 25 10 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 90 95 0 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 5,380 4,235 1,150 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,770 5,205 560 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 115 35 85 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 115 35 85 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 1,397,890 678,870 719,015 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 532,715 258,735 273,975 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 865,175 420,140 445,040 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 664,320 317,790 346,535 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 636,615 303,300 333,310 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 27,710 14,495 13,215 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 200,855 102,340 98,510 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 11,655 6,845 4,820 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 8,850 2,515 6,335 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 4,200 2,395 1,810 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,835 2,755 2,090 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 10,310 4,655 5,650 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 37,715 20,970 16,745 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 123,285 62,220 61,065 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 157 951,200 473,645 477,555 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 268,240 140,685 127,555 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 682,960 332,960 350,000 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 513,560 247,905 265,655 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 491,345 236,275 255,070 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 22,215 11,630 10,585 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 169,400 85,060 84,340 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,745 5,015 3,725 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 7,710 2,135 5,570 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 3,105 1,650 1,450 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,640 2,080 1,560 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 9,265 4,125 5,140 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 32,480 17,925 14,555 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 104,465 52,125 52,340 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,397,890 678,870 719,020 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 898,230 467,230 430,995 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 814,660 422,040 392,620 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 83,560 45,185 38,375 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 499,660 211,640 288,015 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 64.3 68.8 59.9 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 58.3 62.2 54.6 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 9.3 9.7 8.9 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 1,397,885 678,870 719,015 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 487,080 207,025 280,055 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 910,810 471,845 438,960 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 405,450 224,390 181,055 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 505,360 247,455 257,905 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.6 42.0 41.1 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 168 898,225 467,235 431,000 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 34,315 17,360 16,955 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 863,910 449,870 414,045 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 763,345 387,685 375,665 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 100,565 62,190 38,380 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 172 898,230 467,230 431,000 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 34,315 17,360 16,955 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 863,915 449,870 414,045 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 82,960 49,950 33,005 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 151,455 56,275 95,180 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 75,565 59,010 16,555 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 57,830 14,685 43,140 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 113,390 36,275 77,110 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 51,050 26,290 24,760 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 219,105 112,210 106,900 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 71,935 67,505 4,430 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,035 3,330 700 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 36,585 24,330 12,260 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 898,230 467,230 430,995 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 34,315 17,360 16,955 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 863,915 449,870 414,040 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,275 1,425 855 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 915 670 245 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 4,330 2,635 1,700 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 28,155 24,565 3,585 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 76,310 51,875 24,430 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 36,015 22,095 13,915 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 94,290 46,475 47,815 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 38,200 28,905 9,295 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 39,385 23,505 15,875 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 43,000 20,465 22,535 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 16,580 9,880 6,705 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 91,405 53,545 37,860 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 1,135 450 685 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 47,800 28,930 18,865 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 75,085 27,910 47,175 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 105,260 24,940 80,320 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 23,350 12,180 11,170 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 66,455 35,695 30,760 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 39,845 16,640 23,210 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 34,130 17,090 17,040 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 174 814,665 422,040 392,620 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 54,295 28,685 25,610 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 3,520 2,380 1,145 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 66,970 46,055 20,915 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 689,875 344,930 344,955 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 689,880 344,925 344,950 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 563,420 273,725 289,700 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 60,310 31,670 28,635 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 63,550 37,935 25,615 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 2,605 1,595 1,010 157,970 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 175 756,850 390,980 365,865 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 357,060 211,425 145,635 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 22,010 7,200 14,810 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 276,625 120,475 156,145 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 65,000 29,955 35,045 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 29,415 18,090 11,325 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 6,745 3,845 2,905 193,595 113,525 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 176 756,845 390,980 365,870 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 110,440 55,415 55,025 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 250,320 133,615 116,705 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 220,825 117,645 103,180 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 97,255 47,030 50,230 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 78,015 37,275 40,735 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 177 756,850 390,980 365,870 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 40,380 28,665 11,715 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 107,830 62,275 45,560 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 206,215 95,980 110,240 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 182,950 85,200 97,750 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 104,355 51,580 52,775 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 115,115 67,285 47,830 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 178 944,220 488,345 455,880 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 806,820 415,640 391,185 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 794,440 409,425 385,015 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 220,435 118,915 101,525 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 574,005 290,510 283,490 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 12,385 6,215 6,170 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 40 10 25 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 25 15 15 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 25 10 15 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 15 15 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. 10 0 10 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 15 0 15 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 15 0 15 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 12,340 6,200 6,140 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,020 625 395 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 20 0 20 35 10 30
Kabyle 15 0 20 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 0 0 0 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,005 625 375 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 0 0 0 200 95 100
Arabic 925 585 340 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 80 45 35 825 335 490
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 1,275 630 640 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 180 70 105 475 230 245
Vietnamese 1,095 560 540 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 110 60 50 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 10 10 10 110 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) 90 45 45 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 180 60 120 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 10 10 10 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 175 60 115 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 120 70 55 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 120 70 50 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 0 0 10 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 10 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 5,425 2,645 2,785 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 10 10 0 350 220 125
Armenian 90 45 45 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 710 305 405 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 20 0 10 95 35 60
Latvian 15 10 10 40 10 25
Lithuanian 10 10 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 695 300 400 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 25 10 20 205 110 90
Croatian 10 10 0 220 130 95
Czech 10 0 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 0 0 95 45 55
Polish 135 55 85 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 405 185 220 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 10 10 0 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 25 0
Slovak 0 0 0 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 100 35 65 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 695 280 415 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 10 0 0 90 50 35
Dutch 15 0 15 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 125 45 80 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 540 225 315 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 495 225
Greek 280 140 135 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 830 495 340 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 415 260 155 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 80 60 20 530 275 245
Gujarati 15 10 0 880 300 585
Hindi 25 20 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 0 0 0 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 230 140 90 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 60 35 30 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 415 230 190 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 10 0 10 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 410 225 180 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 2,815 1,375 1,440 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 10 30 10 20
Italian 445 250 195 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 365 215 150 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 210 95 115 745 365 380
Spanish 1,800 815 980 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 170 70 100 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 200 100 95 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 10 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 65 25 40 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 0 0 0 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 35 0 30 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 35 20 10 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,630 1,855 1,770 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 3,630 1,855 1,775 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 1,575 765 810 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 0 0 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 1,850 985 865 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 55 25 25 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 150 70 70 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 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. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 25 15 10 675 270 405
Lao 10 10 0 150 70 80
Thai 15 10 10 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 75 35 40 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 75 35 40 685 435 255
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 35 0 30 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 0 0 0 105 40 65
Hungarian 35 10 30 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 137,400 72,710 64,695 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 123,495 65,520 57,975 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 3,725 2,120 1,605 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 3,570 1,685 1,885 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 6,610 3,380 3,230 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 179 944,220 488,345 455,880 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 523,270 266,785 256,480 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 265,510 139,795 125,715 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 118,860 62,835 56,025 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 24,685 13,005 11,675 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 80 40 45 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 24,605 12,965 11,635 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 1,025 485 540 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 7,245 3,470 3,780 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 3,600 1,955 1,645 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language 25 15 10 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,643,170 803,970 839,200 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 1,389,360 676,470 712,895 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 253,805 127,500 126,305 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 180,605 90,625 89,980 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 73,200 36,880 36,325 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 36,775 18,495 18,280 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 28,960 14,305 14,655 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 7,815 4,185 3,625 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 36,430 18,385 18,040 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,564,495 763,525 800,975 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 860,940 412,915 448,025 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 703,560 350,605 352,950 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 452,090 224,945 227,140 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 251,470 125,660 125,810 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 106,015 51,925 54,085 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 87,150 42,455 44,690 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 18,870 9,470 9,395 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 145,455 73,735 71,720 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Montréal, V [Census subdivision], Quebec 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 April 18, 2024).

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