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

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Characteristic Mississauga, CY
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 721,599 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 713,443 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 1.1 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 248,469 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 240,913 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 2,467.6 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 292.43 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 721,600 351,930 369,670 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 120,925 61,900 59,030 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 35,460 17,880 17,585 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 41,485 21,220 20,270 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 43,980 22,805 21,180 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 498,890 243,785 255,105 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 49,205 25,670 23,535 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 53,645 27,795 25,850 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 47,170 23,710 23,460 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 44,695 21,520 23,175 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 45,050 20,660 24,390 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 48,505 22,445 26,060 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 54,770 25,905 28,865 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 59,925 29,200 30,720 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 53,435 26,160 27,275 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 42,485 20,715 21,770 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 101,780 46,245 55,535 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 34,385 16,430 17,955 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 24,400 11,425 12,970 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 18,130 8,360 9,765 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 12,775 5,600 7,175 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 12,100 4,435 7,665 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 7,780 3,130 4,650 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 3,395 1,080 2,315 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 805 195 610 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 120 30 90 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 16.8 17.6 16.0 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 69.1 69.3 69.0 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 14.1 13.1 15.0 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 1.7 1.3 2.1 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 39.6 38.8 40.5 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 40.0 38.7 41.1 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 240,910 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 90,780 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 63,130 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 86,670 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 26,730 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 34,115 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 8,120 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 17,630 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 80 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 330 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 240,910 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 44,960 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 63,670 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 46,625 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 49,335 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 36,320 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 715,475 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 600,670 290,030 310,645 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 345,335 172,300 173,035 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 319,385 159,320 160,060 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 25,950 12,975 12,970 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 255,335 117,735 137,605 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 181,745 96,235 85,510 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 14,875 5,810 9,060 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 29,690 10,370 19,320 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 29,030 5,320 23,710 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 202,205 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 77,690 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 50,780 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 51,605 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 22,130 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 202,205 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 167,395 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 154,435 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 12,960 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 34,810 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 28,760 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 6,045 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 167,395 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 57,205 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 110,190 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 40,450 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 48,640 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 21,100 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 34,810 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 20,485 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 10,330 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 3,990 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 83,770 37,040 46,730 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 240,915 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 176,385 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 47,355 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 129,025 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 12,430 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 52,100 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 44,965 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 7,140 ... ... 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 15 717,855 350,700 367,155 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 639,595 318,480 321,110 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 645 270 375 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 51,935 22,270 29,665 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 25,680 9,680 16,000 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 16 717,855 350,700 367,155 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 676,440 333,965 342,470 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 8,265 3,690 4,580 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 7,885 3,570 4,310 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 25,265 9,475 15,795 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 12,210 5,470 6,735 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.7 1.6 1.8 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 18 717,855 350,695 367,155 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 679,815 332,140 347,680 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 337,005 167,670 169,335 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 329,990 164,525 165,465 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 7,015 3,145 3,870 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 342,810 164,470 178,345 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 45 20 20 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 20 5 15 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 5 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 0 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 5 0 0 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 315 125 190
Plains Cree 0 0 0 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 0 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 0 0 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 5 5 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 0 0 0 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 5 5 5 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 0 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 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 0 0 0 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 765 365 400
South Slavey 0 0 0 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 180 90 90
Tahltan 0 0 0 95 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 0 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 10 10 5 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 10 10 0 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 0 5 0 1,115 485 635
Cayuga 0 0 0 45 20 20
Mohawk 0 0 0 980 430 555
Oneida 0 0 0 55 20 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 0 0 0 465 230 235
Salish languages 0 0 0 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 0 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 0 0 0 475 225 245
Lillooet 0 0 0 315 155 155
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 445 225 220
Squamish 0 0 0 40 20 20
Straits 0 0 0 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 255 135 125
Siouan languages 0 0 0 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 0 0 0 1,215 570 635
Stoney 0 0 0 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Tlingit 0 0 0 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 880 435 445
Nisga'a 0 0 0 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 342,765 164,445 178,320 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 33,875 17,000 16,870 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 45 25 25 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 35 15 15 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 850 345 505 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 0 0 0 805 455 350
Oromo 25 15 15 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 815 330 485 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 365 195 170
Semitic languages 32,920 16,610 16,310 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 355 155 195 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 29,900 15,150 14,745 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 1,185 575 605 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 150 75 75 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 30 15 15 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 65 40 25 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 865 405 460 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 225 110 110 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 155 80 75 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 55 25 30 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 10,065 4,665 5,400 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 90 40 50 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 9,955 4,625 5,330 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 5 10 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 23,365 9,805 13,560 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 55 20 30 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 580 245 335 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 5 5 5 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 250 90 160 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 655 275 385 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 5 0 0 1,430 665 760
Malay 1,105 500 600 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 215 100 115 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 45 20 25 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 20,325 8,495 11,830 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 35 20 20 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 85 40 45 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 865 425 440 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 555 280 275 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 290 135 155 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 15,705 7,795 7,910 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 595 280 310 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 2,930 1,480 1,455 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 9,930 4,850 5,080 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 2,150 1,140 1,015 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 50 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 203,910 99,145 104,765 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 2,375 1,215 1,165 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 515 265 250 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 54,050 25,490 28,565 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 725 295 425 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 135 50 80 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 590 245 345 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 53,330 25,195 28,135 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 25 10 15 810 385 430
Bosnian 1,105 550 560 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 1,165 570 595 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 4,935 2,440 2,495 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 645 300 345 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 1,245 615 635 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 26,610 12,390 14,220 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 4,930 2,235 2,700 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 3,895 1,915 1,975 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 510 255 255 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 800 385 420 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 850 390 460 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 6,510 3,095 3,410 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 30 5 25 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 15 5 15 1,090 540 550
Welsh 5 0 5 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 530 295 235
Germanic languages 4,305 1,885 2,420 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 90 40 45 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 165 75 95 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 715 325 390 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 5 0 0 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 3,140 1,365 1,775 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 5 0 5 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 25 15 10 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 115 40 70 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 10 20 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 5 5 5 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 525 280 240
Greek 2,460 1,235 1,220 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 92,655 46,610 46,040 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 85,525 43,010 42,510 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 3,815 1,895 1,925 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 7,770 3,810 3,960 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 9,830 4,895 4,935 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 60 35 30 565 300 265
Konkani 780 375 405 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 1,335 670 665 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 795 405 395 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 140 75 65 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 20,235 10,340 9,900 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 985 475 515 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,200 575 625 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 38,575 19,480 19,100 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 6,760 3,405 3,355 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 185 110 75 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 1,165 610 555 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 5,420 2,690 2,730 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 365 190 175 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 47,520 22,440 25,080 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 10 0 0 865 440 425
Italian 12,685 6,225 6,460 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 15,985 7,510 8,470 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 2,830 1,365 1,470 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 15,995 7,325 8,670 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 720 380 340
Japanese 895 345 550 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 40 25 15 1,715 910 805
Georgian 45 25 20 1,715 910 805
Korean 4,745 2,235 2,505 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 25 10 15 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 25 10 15 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 2,345 1,050 1,290 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 705 300 405 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 5 0 5 1,535 815 720
Edo 65 30 35 1,670 770 900
Ewe 75 35 40 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 15 10 10 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 70 35 35 920 445 470
Ganda 35 15 20 1,295 625 665
Igbo 200 105 95 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 20 10 10 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 50 20 30 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 35 15 25 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 95 45 50 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 260 110 145 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 20 10 10 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 405 200 210 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 290 120 170 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 45 25 20 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 5 5 0 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 165 90 80 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 60 35 25 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 105 55 50 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 43,050 20,115 22,930 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 42,745 19,980 22,770 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 16,450 7,655 8,795 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 315 145 170 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 23,275 10,945 12,325 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 30 15 20 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,150 510 640 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 560 245 315 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 955 450 500 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 15 5 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 305 140 165 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 115 45 65 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 170 85 85 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 305 105 200 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 150 60 85 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 160 45 115 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 80 35 55
Turkic languages 1,365 670 690 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 55 30 30 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 1,150 570 585 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 80 40 35 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 40 20 20 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 1,905 875 1,030 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 140 70 70 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 150 55 95 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 1,615 745 865 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 45 55 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 38,040 18,560 19,475 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 1,935 880 1,055 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 34,040 16,775 17,265 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 880 390 490 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 1,185 520 665 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 19 717,855 350,695 367,155 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 627,540 306,695 320,845 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 439,270 216,685 222,585 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 435,940 215,140 220,795 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 3,330 1,545 1,790 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 188,275 90,015 98,255 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 15 10 5 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 5 0 5 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 5 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 5 0 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 110 55 60
Plains Cree 0 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 0 0 0 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 0 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 0 0 0 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 0 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 0 0 0 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 0 0 0 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 55 55
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 0 0 0 10 5 0
Inuit languages 10 5 0 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 10 5 5 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 0 0 0 255 115 140
Oneida 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 0 0 85 40 45
Salish languages 0 0 0 285 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 45 20 25
Lillooet 0 0 0 25 15 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 55 30 20
Squamish 0 0 0 5 0 5
Straits 0 0 0 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 0 0 0 255 140 120
Stoney 0 0 0 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 315 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 15
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 75 45 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 188,255 90,005 98,245 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 18,640 9,120 9,525 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 15 5 5 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 5 5 5 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 400 170 230 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 0 0 0 620 330 285
Oromo 10 5 5 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 390 170 225 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 185 85 95
Semitic languages 18,200 8,930 9,275 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 155 70 85 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 16,810 8,275 8,535 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 725 350 375 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 95 45 55 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 15 5 10 735 335 400
Hebrew 10 10 5 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 220 100 120 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 85 40 45 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 85 40 40 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 6,795 3,140 3,660 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 5 10 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 6,770 3,130 3,640 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 5 10 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 9,945 4,420 5,520 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 0 0 0 290 140 155
Cebuano 175 80 95 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 0 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 70 30 40 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 200 85 110 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 0 0 0 435 220 210
Malay 420 195 225 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 65 30 40 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 0 5 0 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,985 3,990 5,000 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 10 5 0 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 495 240 255 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 10 5 5 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 370 185 185 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 115 55 65 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 9,215 4,480 4,735 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 250 125 125 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 1,495 745 750 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 6,315 3,000 3,310 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 1,125 600 530 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 105,695 50,915 54,775 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 1,220 610 610 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 225 110 120 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 29,070 13,825 15,250 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 250 105 140 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 30 15 15 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 220 90 125 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 28,825 13,715 15,105 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 5 0 5 230 105 120
Bosnian 615 300 315 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 700 345 355 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 2,045 1,000 1,045 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 230 115 115 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 625 315 310 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 14,985 7,065 7,915 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 3,075 1,435 1,645 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 2,290 1,115 1,180 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 210 100 110 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 255 115 140 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 195 95 105 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 3,555 1,705 1,855 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 670 310 360
Celtic languages 10 0 10 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 5 0 5 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 80 50 30
Germanic languages 445 195 245 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 20 5 10 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 10 5 5 855 410 445
Dutch 35 15 15 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 345 150 195 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 0 0 0 270 120 150
Norwegian 0 0 0 345 145 200
Swedish 25 15 15 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 355 170 185
Yiddish 5 0 0 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 830 385 445 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 53,150 26,255 26,895 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 49,150 24,340 24,810 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 2,185 1,070 1,120 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 4,100 1,965 2,130 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 4,790 2,375 2,415 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 15 5 5 135 70 70
Konkani 160 70 85 720 355 370
Marathi 605 310 300 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 520 255 265 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 60 30 30 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,890 6,455 6,435 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 435 210 225 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 500 255 245 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 22,890 11,340 11,545 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 3,865 1,850 2,010 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 100 65 45 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 600 300 300 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 3,160 1,495 1,670 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 130 60 70 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 20,750 9,545 11,205 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 0 0 0 355 165 190
Italian 3,460 1,460 2,005 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 6,460 3,030 3,430 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 1,400 660 740 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 9,415 4,390 5,030 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 180 85 95
Japanese 490 230 265 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 15 5 10 1,040 565 475
Georgian 20 10 10 1,035 565 475
Korean 3,250 1,570 1,680 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 5 5 5 910 440 470
Mongolian 10 5 0 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 725 315 415 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 315 120 190 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 0 0 0 340 180 160
Edo 25 10 15 415 175 240
Ewe 30 15 10 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 5 5 825 400 425
Ga 30 15 15 250 105 140
Ganda 10 5 5 345 160 185
Igbo 25 10 15 1,000 485 510
Lingala 5 5 0 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 10 5 10 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 10 0 5 1,530 670 865
Shona 40 25 20 1,035 475 560
Swahili 80 40 40 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 10 10 5 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 105 40 60 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 10 5 5 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 0 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 265 155 110 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 115 65 50 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 155 90 60 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 31,200 14,700 16,500 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 31,000 14,605 16,400 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 11,415 5,210 6,205 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 75 35 35 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 18,080 8,705 9,375 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 10 5 5 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 485 210 270 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 340 150 190 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 585 275 305 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 200 100 105 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 70 35 35 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 0 0 0 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 130 65 65 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 105 50 55 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 60 25 30 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 45 25 20 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 705 330 380 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 15 5 5 1,245 640 610
Turkish 610 285 325 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 55 30 25 610 315 290
Uzbek 20 10 5 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 455 230 225
Uralic languages 650 315 335 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 15 5 10 975 365 610
Finnish 20 10 15 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 615 295 320 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 90,315 43,995 46,315 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 1,640 730 915 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 86,500 42,350 44,155 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 360 160 195 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 1,805 760 1,045 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 20 717,855 350,700 367,155 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 521,835 255,570 266,270 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 86,080 42,675 43,405 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 5,470 2,235 3,235 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 100,820 48,500 52,320 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 20 5 10 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 100,805 48,495 52,310 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 660 300 360 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 1,935 940 990 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 1,025 460 570 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 30 15 15 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 21 594,765 288,005 306,760 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 560,950 272,120 288,830 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,311 36,591 27,188 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 561,055 272,140 288,910 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 28,899 33,199 25,442 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 495,880 248,020 247,860 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,051 37,572 27,213 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 399,965 177,830 222,135 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 2,089 972 3,661 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 420,840 216,600 204,240 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,727 39,128 30,639 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 594,765 288,065 306,700 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 561,270 272,395 288,880 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,267 52,779 38,184 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 561,375 272,425 288,955 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,373 42,619 32,427 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 495,780 248,425 247,355 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,223 54,022 38,391 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 399,800 177,835 221,965 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,230 5,378 6,913 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 420,845 217,140 203,705 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,176 53,938 39,968 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 23 594,765 288,065 306,700 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 24 201,835 112,220 89,615 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,892 59,310 50,214 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 67,998 74,886 59,374 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 90.2 93.3 86.1 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 78.0 81.2 73.8 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.8 6.7 13.9 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 31 594,760 288,005 306,760 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 33,815 15,890 17,925 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 560,950 272,120 288,830 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 94.3 94.5 94.2 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 103,435 45,555 57,880 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 97,920 41,015 56,910 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 70,805 31,470 39,335 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 57,810 26,820 30,985 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 51,670 24,500 27,170 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 41,440 20,630 20,815 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 31,980 17,175 14,810 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 24,635 14,005 10,630 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 19,475 11,275 8,200 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 15,945 8,900 7,045 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 45,830 30,780 15,055 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 30,420 19,760 10,665 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 15,410 11,020 4,385 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 594,765 288,005 306,760 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 33,715 15,865 17,845 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 561,055 272,140 288,910 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 94.3 94.5 94.2 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 105,010 46,035 58,985 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 101,705 42,820 58,885 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 81,820 36,660 45,155 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 69,315 32,750 36,570 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 60,410 29,495 30,915 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 43,010 22,920 20,095 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 30,780 17,730 13,050 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 23,155 13,220 9,935 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 45,845 30,510 15,335 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 14,960 9,115 5,840 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 8,815 5,825 2,985 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 22,075 15,570 6,505 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 33 594,765 288,005 306,755 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 173,920 71,405 102,515 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 420,845 216,600 204,240 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 70.8 75.2 66.6 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 53,260 25,320 27,940 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 34,430 15,570 18,860 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 57,240 27,505 29,735 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 45,025 21,180 23,840 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 42,775 20,375 22,400 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 40,135 19,455 20,675 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 33,080 16,985 16,100 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 25,895 14,165 11,725 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 20,380 11,890 8,490 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 68,620 44,150 24,465 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 16,715 9,845 6,865 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 14,080 7,925 6,155 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 37,825 26,375 11,445 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 240,915 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 83,018 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 72,657 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 44,960 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,597 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,716 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 195,950 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 95,353 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 83,286 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 240,910 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 105,462 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 87,086 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 44,915 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 52,392 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,145 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 195,995 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 117,625 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,157 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 240,915 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 4,565 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,605 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,230 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,505 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,165 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 7,495 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 8,050 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 8,425 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 8,605 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 8,780 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 17,460 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 16,340 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 15,565 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 14,855 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 13,665 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 96,605 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 28,195 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 20,880 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 24,880 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 22,645 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 240,915 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 4,765 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,665 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,320 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,755 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,805 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 8,340 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 9,050 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 9,975 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 10,700 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 10,800 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 20,795 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 19,370 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 18,445 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 16,565 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 14,630 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 75,915 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 28,485 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 18,660 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 28,770 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 192,070 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 94,535 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 82,568 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.4 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 45,770 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 81,141 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,835 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 110,125 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 112,190 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 97,337 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.2 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 30,110 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,297 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,951 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 191,880 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 117,277 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 96,759 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 45,680 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 104,125 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 84,497 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 110,135 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 135,024 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,016 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 29,885 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 73,345 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 63,619 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 63,005 29,945 33,060 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 35,448 37,766 33,436 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,994 33,711 30,540 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 62,875 29,840 33,030 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 46,188 48,318 44,263 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 38,394 39,555 37,345 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 715,470 349,790 365,685 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 336,735 161,880 174,855 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 71,455 34,640 36,810 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 69,020 32,360 36,665 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 64,625 30,820 33,810 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 64,885 31,455 33,430 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 66,745 32,595 34,145 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 378,740 187,910 190,825 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 68,865 33,660 35,200 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 71,765 35,200 36,565 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 75,750 37,460 38,290 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 82,020 40,935 41,085 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 80,340 40,655 39,685 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 43 715,475 349,795 365,685 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 149,080 76,605 72,480 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 43,115 21,805 21,305 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 469,290 228,355 240,940 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 97,100 44,835 52,265 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 105,250 49,985 55,265 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 31,625 16,400 15,220 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 9,730 4,975 4,750 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 62,215 29,055 33,160 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 11,415 4,525 6,885 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 21.2 21.4 21.0 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 22.6 22.8 22.3 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 13.3 12.7 13.8 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 11.8 10.1 13.2 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 84,125 40,515 43,600 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 24,450 12,680 11,775 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 7,530 3,840 3,690 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 52,425 25,095 27,335 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 7,245 2,745 4,500 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.6 11.9 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 16.4 16.6 16.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 17.5 17.6 17.3 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 11.2 11.0 11.3 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 7.5 6.1 8.6 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 44 715,475 349,790 365,685 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 689,895 340,160 349,735 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 689,295 339,930 349,370 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 52,230 22,515 29,715 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 426,200 205,655 220,545 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 60 25 35 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 40 10 30 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 20 0 15 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree 0 0 0 195 80 115
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 545 225 320
Plains Cree 10 10 10 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. 10 0 10 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 10 0 0 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 0 15 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 10 0 0 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 10 0 15 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 10 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 0 340 180 165
Carrier 0 0 0 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 0 0 0 1,150 535 610
Dene 0 0 0 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,375 1,210 1,165
Gwich'in 0 0 0 360 165 200
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 150 60 90
Sekani 0 0 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 0 0 0 270 140 130
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 35 50
Haida 0 0 0 465 205 260
Inuit languages 0 0 0 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 0 0 0 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 10 0 0 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 0 0 0 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 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 0 0 0 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 0 0 0 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 1,490 680 805
Haisla 0 0 0 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 426,145 205,630 220,510 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 44,490 22,540 21,945 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 40 20 15 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 20 10 10 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 1,440 625 815 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 10 0 0 1,085 625 470
Oromo 50 25 25 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 1,360 590 775 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 480 220 265
Semitic languages 43,130 21,945 21,190 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 520 225 290 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 39,960 20,450 19,515 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 1,570 805 765 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 285 130 155 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 50 20 30 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 430 265 165 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 1,095 500 590 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 305 135 170 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 210 80 130 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 45 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 12,705 6,085 6,615 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 110 55 50 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 12,605 6,035 6,570 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 29,535 12,430 17,105 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 55 20 35 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 980 405 575 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 10 10 0 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 355 125 230 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 885 350 530 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 0 0 0 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 1,615 760 860 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 270 125 145 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 45 20 20 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 27,510 11,495 16,015 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 45 20 25 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 105 60 45 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 2,760 1,350 1,415 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 45 25 20 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 1,810 895 920 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 915 440 470 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 21,940 11,115 10,820 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 1,420 705 720 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 3,925 1,950 1,975 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 14,755 7,420 7,330 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 3,215 1,725 1,485 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 170 100 75 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 261,700 128,070 133,625 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 2,625 1,350 1,280 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 555 290 265 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 61,980 29,670 32,315 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 845 375 470 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 170 70 95 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 680 305 375 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 61,325 29,380 31,945 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 105 60 45 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 1,550 770 780 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 1,395 720 675 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 6,900 3,365 3,535 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 915 440 480 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 1,665 840 820 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 31,745 15,080 16,665 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 8,730 4,255 4,475 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 5,005 2,505 2,500 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 490 240 255 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 1,095 555 545 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 1,030 445 585 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 8,885 4,145 4,740 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 115 60 60 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 115 35 75 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 50 15 35 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 10 10 0 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 55 25 35 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 7,475 3,580 3,895 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 375 195 185 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 185 75 115 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 975 485 490 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 0 0 10 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 5,745 2,750 2,995 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 0 0 0 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 95 35 60 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 225 100 125 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 25 15 10 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 10 10 0 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 3,825 1,990 1,830 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 126,180 63,505 62,670 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 119,000 59,950 59,050 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 4,855 2,410 2,440 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 10,950 5,280 5,675 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 39,365 19,915 19,455 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 110 55 55 905 490 420
Konkani 2,080 895 1,185 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 2,680 1,375 1,300 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 910 440 470 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 225 115 115 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 34,345 17,725 16,620 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 1,630 775 860 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 2,135 1,080 1,050 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 55,805 28,350 27,455 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 8,310 4,095 4,220 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 220 125 95 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 1,580 825 755 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 6,800 3,315 3,480 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 690 390 295 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 63,075 29,710 33,360 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 25 10 15 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 18,370 8,865 9,505 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 20,385 9,600 10,785 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 3,285 1,620 1,660 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 23,485 10,785 12,705 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 1,475 680 790 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 70 35 35 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 70 35 35 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 5,330 2,495 2,840 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 45 20 25 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 45 15 30 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 5,070 2,360 2,705 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 1,275 565 720 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 35 10 25 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 150 90 65 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 80 25 60 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 60 30 35 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 120 60 55 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 85 35 50 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 400 170 235 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 195 85 115 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 45 10 35 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 60 15 40 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 125 50 75 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 1,155 570 590 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 60 20 40 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 980 500 480 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 680 320 355 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 50 40 10 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 10 0 0 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 30 10 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 540 210 325 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 290 90 200 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 260 130 130 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 48,905 22,900 26,005 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 48,520 22,710 25,810 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 20,915 9,685 11,230 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 325 155 170 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 30,545 14,205 16,340 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 65 25 40 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,535 695 835 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 730 355 375 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 975 420 550 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 405 205 200 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 120 55 65 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 230 125 110 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 55 25 25 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 420 165 255 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 180 80 95 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 270 95 175 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 1,810 920 895 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 60 30 30 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 1,590 820 770 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 125 45 75 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 35 20 15 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 2,085 940 1,145 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 170 80 90 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 200 95 105 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 1,715 770 950 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 275 130 145 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 715,475 349,790 365,685 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 620,045 303,715 316,330 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 132,175 67,575 64,600 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 487,870 236,140 251,730 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 95,435 46,075 49,355 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 48 715,475 349,790 365,685 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 320,750 160,730 160,020 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 381,730 182,445 199,285 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 77,125 36,250 40,875 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 50,500 24,260 26,240 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 90,385 43,510 46,875 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 110,310 52,585 57,730 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 59,235 28,400 30,835 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 51,080 24,185 26,900 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 53,410 25,845 27,570 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 12,990 6,615 6,375 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 381,730 182,445 199,285 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 34,375 17,135 17,240 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 66,605 34,445 32,165 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 76,645 34,345 42,300 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 164,845 78,135 86,710 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 39,260 18,390 20,870 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 381,730 182,445 199,285 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 48,660 21,830 26,830 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 1,060 480 580 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 3,625 1,680 1,945 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 880 425 455 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 6,680 3,060 3,625 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 150 80 75 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 11,595 4,965 6,625 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 1,275 510 765 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 1,355 615 745 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 6,340 2,800 3,545 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 5,520 2,655 2,870 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 10,175 4,575 5,600 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 88,515 41,985 46,530 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,605 1,325 1,280 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 3,505 1,705 1,795 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 605 295 310 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 2,710 1,200 1,510 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 1,740 885 860 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 890 410 480 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,025 420 600 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 8,695 4,365 4,335 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 665 330 335 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 21,685 10,080 11,605 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 11,925 5,580 6,345 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 2,810 1,335 1,475 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 2,185 990 1,190 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 2,110 1,035 1,075 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 4,470 2,060 2,410 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 11,060 5,210 5,850 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 9,825 4,745 5,080 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 24,290 11,875 12,415 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 235 120 115 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 9,095 4,670 4,425 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 510 215 300 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 1,835 765 1,070 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 340 160 175 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 2,180 1,140 1,040 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 720 260 460 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 1,095 485 610 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 8,275 4,060 4,215 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 219,420 106,355 113,060 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 2,595 1,310 1,285 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 2,600 1,270 1,330 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 23,110 10,655 12,460 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 7,335 3,405 3,925 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 54,630 27,060 27,570 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,810 1,425 1,390 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 7,390 3,665 3,720 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 575 200 370 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,345 2,040 2,300 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 3,110 1,645 1,465 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 35,855 18,230 17,625 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 28,330 12,320 16,010 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 9,060 4,505 4,555 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,440 1,735 1,700 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 1,900 865 1,030 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 10,350 4,835 5,515 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 21,995 11,180 10,810 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 850 400 455 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 53,415 25,845 27,570 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 5,160 2,495 2,665 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 125 50 80 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 675 365 310 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 180 70 110 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 60 25 35 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 965 515 445 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 340 160 185 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,205 575 630 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 370 180 190 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 1,220 550 670 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 3,585 1,635 1,950 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 55 30 25 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 80 35 50 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 85 45 40 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 10 0 0 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 180 70 110 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 275 95 180 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 635 270 370 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 340 160 180 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 1,920 925 995 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 5,025 2,535 2,485 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 45 20 25 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 75 30 45 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 100 50 50 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 40 25 15 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 2,600 1,380 1,215 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 55 25 30 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 45 10 35 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 70 15 55 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 720 360 360 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 75 30 45 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 70 30 40 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 10 10 0 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 1,120 555 570 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 39,550 19,110 20,440 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 295 150 145 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 420 210 210 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 3,910 1,685 2,220 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 110 50 60 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 10,660 5,360 5,300 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 470 235 230 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 2,815 1,420 1,395 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 60 35 25 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 60 15 45 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 280 105 180 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 430 230 200 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 360 180 175 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 7,585 3,775 3,815 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 4,320 1,840 2,480 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 765 395 375 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 625 270 355 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,795 895 900 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 135 55 80 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 95 60 35 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 1,565 810 760 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 635 300 340 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 2,140 1,035 1,105 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 100 70 30 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 85 60 25 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 15 10 10 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 715,470 349,790 365,685 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 398,030 190,785 207,250 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 197,215 99,910 97,305 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 120,225 59,095 61,130 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 72 309,275 148,535 160,735 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 172,665 88,635 84,025 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 63,175 42,940 20,240 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 109,485 45,695 63,790 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 91,590 35,665 55,925 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 41,820 22,705 19,115 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 3,200 1,525 1,670 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 715,470 349,790 365,680 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 4,175 1,940 2,240 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 3,940 1,825 2,110 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 2,420 1,110 1,315 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 1,475 695 780 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 40 25 15 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 100 45 55 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 140 70 70 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 711,295 347,850 363,445 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 85 715,475 349,790 365,680 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 1,265 600 670 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 714,205 349,190 365,020 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 715,470 349,790 365,685 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 540 270 270 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 515 265 260 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 420 205 210 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 95 55 45 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 0 0 0 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 20 10 10 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 20 0 15 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 6,305 2,965 3,340 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 6,050 2,845 3,205 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,495 2,165 2,330 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,470 645 815 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 90 30 60 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 255 120 130 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 235 120 110 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15 10 10 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 708,630 346,555 362,075 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 95 715,475 349,790 365,685 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 408,930 199,390 209,535 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 165,765 83,560 82,200 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 54,090 25,730 28,370 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 47,005 21,745 25,255 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 36,570 16,305 20,260 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 16,110 7,670 8,445 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 36,200 18,660 17,545 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 14,795 7,200 7,590 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 7,910 3,850 4,060 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 6,095 2,935 3,160 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 1,965 950 1,015 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 9,050 4,285 4,765 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 13,370 6,500 6,865 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 306,550 150,405 156,145 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 103 715,475 349,790 365,685 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 6,840 3,235 3,610 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 5,170 2,500 2,670 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 120 40 85 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 1,830 830 995 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 76,365 38,020 38,355 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 475 190 285 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 3,845 1,855 1,985 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 73,020 36,395 36,630 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 10 10 0 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 220 140 75 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 85 30 55 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 60 30 30 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 155 75 80 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 10 10 0 1,895 950 945
European origins 304,505 147,935 156,565 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 118,495 57,815 60,685 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 75 35 40 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 0 0 0 1,975 995 975
English 66,250 32,490 33,760 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 49,115 23,185 25,935 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 50 30 20 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 47,895 23,185 24,715 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 4,990 2,315 2,670 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 10,290 5,050 5,235 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 23,905 11,190 12,720 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 10 10 10 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 10 0 10 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 0 10 0 1,750 950 805
French 23,895 11,180 12,710 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 37,005 17,670 19,340 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 2,600 1,190 1,405 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 25 0 20 940 485 455
Belgian 915 470 440 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 8,335 3,965 4,370 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 110 55 55 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 25 10 15 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 26,305 12,590 13,715 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 15 0 15 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 1,245 645 605 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 30 20 10 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 5,895 2,885 3,005 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 1,370 710 660 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 1,435 670 760 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 290 160 130 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 1,425 675 750 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 1,585 780 805 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 265 120 145 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 79,755 38,340 41,410 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 1,595 790 805 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 635 300 335 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 1,715 780 930 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 345 195 150 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 515 250 270 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 5,065 2,330 2,735 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 520 255 270 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 1,570 760 805 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 105 45 55 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 43,350 20,875 22,470 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 4,465 2,185 2,285 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 7,510 3,475 4,035 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 2,325 1,130 1,200 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 20,180 9,655 10,525 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 200 125 75 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 120,065 59,400 60,660 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 3,020 1,540 1,480 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 2,005 985 1,020 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 0 0 0 1,280 740 535
Croatian 8,885 4,495 4,395 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 125 60 65 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 7,490 3,965 3,520 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 44,840 22,640 22,195 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 110 55 55 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 2,390 1,235 1,155 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 3,535 1,680 1,860 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 190 100 95 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 34,035 16,400 17,630 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 5,930 2,980 2,950 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 90 40 45 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 2,600 1,320 1,275 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 14,070 6,550 7,520 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 835 420 415 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 80 35 50 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 2,445 1,240 1,200 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 30 15 20 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 1,310 690 620 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 145 85 60 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 145 85 60 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 815 375 445 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 40,210 18,290 21,925 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 290 120 165 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 135 75 65 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 2,125 955 1,165 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 60 20 40 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 160 65 90 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 1,180 520 660 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 725 365 360 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 1,005 435 570 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 10 10 0 1,125 515 605
Haitian 405 195 205 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 23,820 10,785 13,040 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 280 145 130 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 20 15 0 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 10 10 10 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 35 15 20 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 485 235 250 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 5,355 2,430 2,925 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 790 345 450 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 5,550 2,460 3,090 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,435 690 745 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,900 11,775 13,125 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 645 295 355 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 70 25 45 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 1,030 485 550 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 25 10 15 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 185 85 100 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 1,345 620 725 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 1,390 705 695 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 5,190 2,530 2,660 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 155 60 90 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 1,485 715 765 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 505 270 235 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 5,865 2,685 3,185 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 420 220 205 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 185 100 90 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 95 45 50 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 2,185 920 1,270 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 220 100 120 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 220 80 135 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 35 15 15 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 1,630 725 905 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 1,045 515 530 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 730 420 315 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 1,120 535 575 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 895 475 420 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 34,745 17,235 17,515 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 6,350 3,145 3,200 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 60 35 25 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 40 25 15 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 45 20 25 1,585 855 735
Beninese 60 30 25 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 0 0 0 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 230 110 130 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 30 15 10 1,845 955 885
Congolese 355 170 180 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 150 85 65 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 65 40 25 845 470 375
Gabonese 0 0 0 1,405 660 750
Gambian 15 10 10 975 495 475
Ghanaian 2,105 965 1,140 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 55 35 25 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 115 60 60 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 95 45 45 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 45 25 25 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 25 10 20 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 0 0 0 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 2,285 1,205 1,085 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 0 0 0 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 90 50 40 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 80 35 45 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 20 10 0 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 0 0 0 840 495 345
Yoruba 425 250 175 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 350 160 190 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 14,230 7,360 6,870 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 370 215 160 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 55 30 20 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 665 350 315 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 10 10 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 11,840 6,140 5,700 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 325 170 160 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 20 10 10 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 710 380 330 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 720 325 400 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 35 20 15 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 170 75 100 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 6,365 2,975 3,395 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 10 0 10 1,870 955 915
Amhara 70 30 40 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 35 20 15 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 70 35 40 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 10 0 10 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 410 210 200 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 740 345 390 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 0 0 0 665 355 305
Kenyan 470 205 270 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 15 0 15 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 790 405 390 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 20 10 0 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 85 30 50 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 0 0 0 1,285 575 710
Somali 1,970 890 1,075 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 860 395 465 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 150 60 90 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 15 0 10 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 220 85 130 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 70 35 35 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 150 80 70 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 25 20 10 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 470 220 250 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 8,305 3,960 4,340 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,000 460 545 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 7,350 3,530 3,825 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 336,350 165,265 171,085 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 48,455 24,665 23,795 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 4,355 2,090 2,270 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 7,245 3,720 3,520 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 1,325 650 675 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 1,105 570 535 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 140 55 85 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 115 60 50 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 45 30 15 1,515 810 705
Iranian 5,160 2,620 2,540 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 7,270 3,650 3,620 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 385 190 200 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 2,200 1,165 1,035 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 25 10 15 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 330 160 170 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 155 95 60 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 10 0 10 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 5,860 2,970 2,895 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 6,425 3,435 2,985 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 570 340 230 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 160 90 70 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 5,410 2,750 2,660 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 115 40 75 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 165 60 110 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 2,845 1,425 1,420 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 25 15 10 1,040 540 500
Uighur 110 35 70 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 100 50 55 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 305 140 165 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,410 1,265 1,145 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 168,660 84,870 83,780 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 1,865 890 975 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 925 450 480 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 10 0 10 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 110,220 55,350 54,870 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 1,350 625 725 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 700 355 345 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 530 275 255 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 825 400 430 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 35,660 18,240 17,420 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 5,760 2,930 2,825 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 455 210 245 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 10,730 5,385 5,355 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 3,440 1,730 1,705 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 10,015 5,005 5,010 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 123,340 57,865 65,470 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 195 90 105 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 205 100 105 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 64,965 31,025 33,935 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 39,755 17,840 21,915 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 0 0 10 805 420 390
Indonesian 1,200 565 635 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 2,865 1,360 1,510 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 0 0 0 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 6,405 3,065 3,340 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 265 140 125 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 945 435 510 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 205 100 105 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 105 50 60 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 980 465 515 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 430 160 265 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 245 140 105 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 14,155 6,960 7,200 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 485 235 245 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 1,795 825 965 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,795 830 965 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 900 425 470 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 455 220 230 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 130 65 70 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 320 155 175 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 205 90 115 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 40 15 25 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 20 10 10 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 20 15 0 1,530 725 805
Samoan 0 0 0 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 40 20 20 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 240,910 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 174,130 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 66,785 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 240,910 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 63,305 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 177,610 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 240,915 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 685 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 28,190 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 47,780 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 82,215 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 82,055 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 240,910 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 69,850 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 36,640 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 35,680 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 30,755 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 67,990 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.1 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 240,910 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 228,350 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 12,560 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 240,915 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 216,390 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 24,525 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 240,915 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 18,250 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 76,465 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 48,650 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 47,080 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 25,425 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 16,040 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 9,000 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 240,910 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 229,645 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 11,265 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 240,915 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 130,230 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 100,085 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,600 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 240,910 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,475 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 24,510 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 43,705 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 61,770 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 53,720 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 32,080 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 16,190 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 5,460 ... ... 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 141 240,660 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 165,000 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 75,660 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 63,585 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 174,120 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 63.8 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 25.7 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,638 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,697 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 599,824 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 642,468 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 66,785 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.7 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 46.3 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,263 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,281 ... ... 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 146 594,765 288,070 306,695 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 89,995 42,400 47,600 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 155,850 76,270 79,590 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 348,915 169,405 179,510 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,900 18,015 8,885 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 14,890 9,015 5,880 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 12,010 9,000 3,010 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 105,460 46,775 58,695 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 17,205 7,805 9,400 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 199,350 96,810 102,535 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 133,360 62,035 71,325 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 12,985 6,340 6,650 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,140 2,780 3,355 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 42,275 22,570 19,705 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 4,595 3,090 1,505 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 395,240 190,080 205,160 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 33,520 16,765 16,750 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 85,095 41,685 43,410 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 276,630 131,630 144,995 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 18,190 11,950 6,240 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,180 6,070 4,105 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,010 5,880 2,135 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 81,505 35,840 45,670 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,550 5,595 6,955 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 164,375 78,245 86,130 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 107,710 49,335 58,375 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 10,530 4,965 5,565 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,185 2,275 2,915 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 37,320 19,405 17,915 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 3,630 2,270 1,360 175,685 102,415 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 151 594,765 288,070 306,695 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 245,850 118,665 127,185 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 16,275 3,030 13,240 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 16,275 3,035 13,240 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 12,075 5,470 6,605 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,880 1,445 435 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 10,195 4,025 6,170 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 22,050 6,740 15,310 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,410 350 2,060 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 5,775 1,290 4,480 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8,155 2,515 5,635 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 75 40 35 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,185 635 550 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 985 625 355 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 2,760 1,195 1,565 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 710 90 625 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 43,620 14,125 29,490 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 350 60 290 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,345 1,625 2,715 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,740 560 6,180 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 6,830 2,365 4,460 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 635 150 485 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 5,665 1,195 4,475 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 19,050 8,160 10,890 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 88,915 40,240 48,670 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 140 45 100 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,890 815 3,075 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 84,880 39,385 45,505 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 18,590 8,620 9,975 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 7,035 2,665 4,370 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,925 2,140 2,785 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 250 80 170 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 5,615 3,435 2,180 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 760 300 460 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 21,815 14,010 7,805 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 17,420 11,790 5,635 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 495 75 420 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,560 1,935 1,620 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 340 215 130 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 67,395 58,365 9,030 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 3,120 2,045 1,075 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 32,130 25,875 6,260 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 11,305 10,125 1,180 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 7,560 7,425 145 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,760 8,560 200 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 4,510 4,340 170 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 4,110 2,190 1,915 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,705 1,495 1,210 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,400 695 710 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 40,250 9,905 30,350 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,660 1,440 1,215 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 36,115 7,795 28,325 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,475 670 805 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 13,810 6,700 7,115 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 8,090 2,290 5,805 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 45 45 0 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 70 75 0 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 3,630 2,530 1,105 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,970 1,765 205 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 15 10 10 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 0 10 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 151 395,235 190,080 205,160 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 118,610 58,450 60,160 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 11,630 2,030 9,605 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 11,630 2,030 9,600 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 9,240 4,075 5,165 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,335 1,005 325 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 7,905 3,070 4,835 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 17,500 5,030 12,470 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,920 250 1,670 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 4,680 960 3,720 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,555 1,880 4,675 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 60 30 25 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 915 485 435 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 765 470 300 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 2,070 890 1,180 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 525 65 460 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 34,490 10,800 23,685 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 300 55 240 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 3,385 1,250 2,130 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,970 350 4,620 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 5,710 1,820 3,890 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 440 115 325 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 4,425 835 3,595 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 15,265 6,375 8,895 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 72,815 32,415 40,405 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 110 35 70 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,100 675 2,420 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 69,615 31,700 37,910 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 13,840 5,940 7,895 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 5,200 1,785 3,420 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,710 1,485 2,225 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 215 65 145 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 4,155 2,435 1,720 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 560 175 380 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 19,715 12,610 7,110 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 16,105 10,885 5,225 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 395 65 335 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,920 1,495 1,425 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 290 165 125 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 52,075 44,340 7,740 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 2,525 1,620 910 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 26,455 20,930 5,525 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,455 7,545 915 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 5,245 5,130 120 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,355 6,200 160 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 3,035 2,925 110 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 3,155 1,630 1,525 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,100 1,085 1,015 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,055 550 505 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 31,835 7,870 23,965 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,930 1,035 895 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 28,730 6,305 22,420 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,175 530 650 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,315 4,880 5,430 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 5,970 1,580 4,390 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 35 35 0 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30 30 0 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 2,680 1,810 865 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,600 1,420 175 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 10 10 10 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 10 0 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 157 594,765 288,070 306,695 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 245,850 118,665 127,185 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 348,915 169,405 179,510 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 207,315 99,835 107,480 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 193,370 92,710 100,665 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 13,940 7,125 6,820 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 141,600 69,565 72,030 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 9,330 5,475 3,855 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 14,580 5,675 8,905 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 28,290 13,735 14,560 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,290 4,370 2,920 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 9,085 4,300 4,790 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 535 310 220 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 72,485 35,705 36,780 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 157 395,235 190,080 205,160 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 118,615 58,450 60,160 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 276,625 131,625 145,000 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 161,260 76,425 84,835 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 150,570 70,905 79,665 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 10,695 5,525 5,170 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 115,370 55,205 60,160 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 7,815 4,495 3,320 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 11,460 4,455 7,005 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 24,345 11,495 12,850 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,520 2,700 1,815 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,585 3,535 4,055 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 470 270 200 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 59,185 28,250 30,925 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 594,765 288,070 306,695 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 394,640 206,395 188,245 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 361,690 189,995 171,690 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 32,950 16,400 16,550 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 200,125 81,670 118,455 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 66.4 71.6 61.4 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 60.8 66.0 56.0 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 8.3 7.9 8.8 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 164 594,765 288,070 306,695 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 195,355 79,395 115,960 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 399,410 208,675 190,735 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 206,930 115,780 91,155 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 192,475 92,890 99,580 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 43.0 41.7 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 168 394,635 206,395 188,245 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,435 5,585 6,850 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 382,205 200,815 181,395 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 337,930 170,630 167,300 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 44,275 30,180 14,090 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 172 394,640 206,395 188,245 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,435 5,585 6,850 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 382,205 200,810 181,395 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 44,005 27,200 16,805 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 73,880 26,215 47,660 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 37,580 29,050 8,525 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 20,840 4,920 15,920 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 34,725 9,875 24,845 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 9,455 4,605 4,850 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 93,120 41,845 51,275 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 46,335 42,835 3,500 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 2,485 2,040 450 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 19,775 12,225 7,555 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 394,640 206,400 188,245 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,435 5,585 6,845 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 382,205 200,815 181,390 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 885 440 445 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 545 370 175 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 1,925 1,305 625 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 22,390 19,470 2,920 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 40,380 27,305 13,075 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 22,795 13,885 8,910 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 45,310 21,990 23,320 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 26,585 18,205 8,380 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 10,435 6,325 4,100 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 29,355 13,220 16,140 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 8,750 4,720 4,030 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 38,615 22,585 16,025 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 1,125 500 620 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 20,860 11,420 9,435 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 24,060 6,855 17,205 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 32,270 6,195 26,075 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 5,485 3,000 2,485 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 23,330 10,150 13,180 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 14,955 6,895 8,060 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 12,150 5,975 6,175 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 174 361,690 189,995 171,690 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 22,645 12,075 10,575 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 2,925 2,105 820 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 39,930 28,720 11,205 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 296,185 147,095 149,095 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 296,190 147,095 149,095 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 159,940 73,510 86,430 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 19,770 11,085 8,685 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 115,790 62,060 53,730 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 690 440 250 157,970 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 175 336,120 175,820 160,300 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 240,820 137,135 103,685 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 21,400 7,145 14,255 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 60,750 25,550 35,205 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 8,875 3,660 5,215 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 1,140 840 300 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 3,135 1,495 1,645 193,595 113,525 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 176 336,120 175,820 160,295 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 51,135 22,675 28,470 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 114,595 58,455 56,140 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 81,025 45,355 35,675 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 35,955 20,265 15,690 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 53,410 29,075 24,330 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 177 336,115 175,820 160,300 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 19,890 13,960 5,930 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 53,625 32,235 21,390 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 88,530 43,665 44,860 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 74,510 34,770 39,735 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 46,145 22,020 24,125 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 53,425 29,160 24,260 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 178 413,940 215,740 198,200 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 403,310 210,620 192,690 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 395,955 206,790 189,170 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 394,625 206,450 188,180 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 1,330 345 990 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 7,355 3,830 3,520 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 370 180 190
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 40 25 10
Plains Cree 0 0 0 95 60 35
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 925 510 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,895 995 900
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 25
Ojibway 0 0 0 765 380 385
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 165 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 45
South Slavey 0 0 0 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages 0 0 0 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 0 0 0 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 35 10 25
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 10 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 110 25 85
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 15 10 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 15 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 35 0 30
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 260 155 105
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 240 145 95
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 25 0 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 35 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,355 3,835 3,520 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 405 260 145 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 0 0 10 275 105 170
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 400 260 140 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 0 0 0 200 95 100
Arabic 390 250 140 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 0 0 0 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 10 10 0 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 335 115 220 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 475 230 245
Vietnamese 335 115 220 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 180 80 100 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 10 0 10 25 0 15
Ilocano 10 10 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 0 10 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 145 65 80 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 0 0 0 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 120 50 80 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 110 40 65 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 15 0 10 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 3,395 1,785 1,605 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 50 40 15 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 1,300 695 605 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 25 20 10 95 35 60
Latvian 0 0 0 40 10 25
Lithuanian 25 15 10 60 25 30
Slavic languages 1,270 680 595 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 30 20 15 155 90 65
Bulgarian 15 10 0 205 110 90
Croatian 35 25 10 220 130 95
Czech 10 0 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 35 15 20 95 45 55
Polish 745 400 340 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 95 50 45 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 45 30 20 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 0 10 0 30 25 0
Slovak 0 0 0 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 260 115 150 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 30 10 20 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 0 0 0 90 50 35
Dutch 0 0 0 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 25 10 15 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 65 30 40
Swedish 0 0 0 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Yiddish 0 0 0 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 495 225
Greek 25 10 10 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 1,240 630 615 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 1,180 595 585 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 25 15 10 530 275 245
Gujarati 80 30 55 880 300 585
Hindi 150 75 75 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 15 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 15 0 10 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 555 305 250 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 10 0 10 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 10 0 40 25 20
Urdu 330 150 180 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 60 30 25 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 0 0 0 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 60 35 25 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 755 405 350 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 45 20 25 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 325 225 95 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 15 10 0 745 365 380
Spanish 370 150 220 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 60 30 35 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 290 130 160 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 10
Igbo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lingala 0 0 0 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 25 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 80 50 30
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 20 0 15 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 15 10 15 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 0 0 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 2,495 1,350 1,150 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 2,490 1,345 1,145 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 815 445 370 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 10 0 10 70 25 45
Mandarin 1,600 865 735 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 20 15 10 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 10 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 40 20 25 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 10 0 270 155 115
Burmese 0 0 0 75 35 35
Karenic languages 0 0 0 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 10 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 10 0 0 675 270 405
Lao 0 0 0 150 70 80
Thai 10 0 10 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 15 15 0 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 15 15 0 685 435 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 25 15 10 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 10 0 0 105 40 65
Hungarian 25 15 10 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 10,630 5,115 5,510 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 2,485 900 1,585 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 7,965 4,115 3,845 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 0 0 0 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 170 95 80 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 179 413,940 215,735 198,205 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 383,980 200,410 183,565 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 4,155 1,995 2,160 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 5,115 1,940 3,180 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 20,275 11,185 9,085 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 10 0 0 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 20,265 11,185 9,085 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 10 0 10 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 80 55 25 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 330 155 175 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 708,770 346,445 362,325 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 626,910 305,835 321,075 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 81,860 40,610 41,255 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 45,210 22,230 22,975 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 36,655 18,380 18,275 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 21,350 10,760 10,590 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 18,555 9,325 9,230 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 2,795 1,440 1,360 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 15,305 7,615 7,690 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 680,150 332,195 347,960 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 440,805 214,810 225,995 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 239,345 117,385 121,960 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 128,325 62,415 65,915 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 111,020 54,970 56,045 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 54,155 26,800 27,360 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 48,230 23,780 24,450 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 5,930 3,015 2,910 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 56,860 28,175 28,690 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Mississauga, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario and Canada [Country] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed April 25, 2024).

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