Census Profile, 2016 Census
Edmonton, City [Census subdivision], Alberta and Canada [Country]

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Characteristic Edmonton, CY
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 932,546 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 812,201 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 14.8 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 387,950 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 360,828 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,360.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 685.25 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 932,545 465,890 466,655 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 164,520 84,150 80,370 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 60,070 30,600 29,470 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 56,100 28,710 27,385 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 48,350 24,835 23,515 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 655,590 331,860 323,735 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 50,850 26,010 24,840 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 69,115 34,880 34,235 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 85,410 43,425 41,980 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 84,785 43,135 41,645 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 72,790 37,215 35,580 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 62,770 31,950 30,820 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 58,900 29,880 29,025 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 61,825 31,045 30,780 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 59,620 29,820 29,795 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 49,530 24,505 25,030 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 112,440 49,880 62,555 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 37,215 18,145 19,075 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 24,635 11,330 13,300 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 19,090 8,470 10,620 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 15,165 6,315 8,850 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 16,325 5,620 10,710 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 10,225 3,900 6,325 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 4,710 1,415 3,290 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 1,210 275 935 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 190 30 160 8,230 1,340 6,890
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 17.6 18.1 17.2 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 70.3 71.2 69.4 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 12.1 10.7 13.4 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 1.8 1.2 2.3 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 37.7 36.9 38.5 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 35.7 35.2 36.4 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 360,825 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 180,215 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 25,790 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 152,175 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 22,215 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 36,075 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 10,010 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 83,775 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 95 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 2,650 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 360,825 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 98,055 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 117,110 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 58,810 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 51,650 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 35,210 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 913,580 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 768,030 381,740 386,290 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 425,750 214,060 211,695 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 353,525 177,855 175,670 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 72,230 36,205 36,025 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 342,280 167,675 174,600 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 240,470 133,020 107,450 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 18,430 7,930 10,495 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 48,940 19,925 29,010 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 34,440 6,795 27,645 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 247,020 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 118,670 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 55,525 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 50,160 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 22,665 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 247,015 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 205,460 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 169,350 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 36,110 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 41,555 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 32,765 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 8,795 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 205,460 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 92,955 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 112,505 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 44,450 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 46,910 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 21,140 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 41,560 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 25,715 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 11,070 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 4,770 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 186,840 98,305 88,530 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 360,825 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 228,005 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 85,555 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 142,450 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 9,235 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 123,585 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 98,055 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 25,530 ... ... 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 15 921,060 460,380 460,675 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 833,125 419,990 413,135 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 1,490 645 845 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 66,575 31,780 34,790 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 19,875 7,970 11,905 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 16 921,060 460,380 460,675 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 876,540 439,555 436,990 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 18,805 9,885 8,920 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 6,325 3,240 3,085 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 19,395 7,710 11,685 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 21,965 11,505 10,465 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.4 2.5 2.3 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 18 921,060 460,380 460,675 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 891,125 445,760 445,370 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 605,695 307,085 298,615 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 587,995 297,745 290,245 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 17,705 9,335 8,365 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 285,430 138,675 146,750 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 2,010 755 1,255 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 1,610 610 1,005 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 35 5 20 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 1,495 565 925 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 5 5 5 100 50 55
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 15 5 10 315 125 190
Plains Cree 300 100 200 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 20 5 15 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 130 55 75 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 1,030 400 625 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 0 5 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 80 30 50 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 5 0 0 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 75 25 45 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 200 65 135 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 200 70 130 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 5 0 5 190 85 105
Carrier 5 0 5 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin 0 5 0 660 295 360
Dene 130 45 85 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) 15 5 15 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in 0 5 0 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 80 25 50
Sekani 0 0 0 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages 40 15 25 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 5 0 10 765 365 400
South Slavey 20 5 15 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 5 5 280 130 150
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 5 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 5 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 40 10 30 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 20 10 15 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 5 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 5 0 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 25 15 15 465 230 235
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 5 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 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 85 30 60 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 40 15 30 1,215 570 635
Stoney 45 20 30 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 55 30 25
Tlingit 0 5 0 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 5 0 5 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 880 435 445
Nisga'a 5 0 5 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 20 15 10 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 283,420 137,920 145,495 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 30,335 15,820 14,515 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 130 75 60 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 75 45 30 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 7,890 3,960 3,930 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 245 140 105 805 455 350
Oromo 1,120 580 540 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 6,500 3,230 3,270 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 365 195 170
Semitic languages 22,250 11,745 10,500 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 2,485 1,205 1,280 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 16,695 8,925 7,770 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 65 30 35 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 35 20 10 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 170 85 80 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 390 210 175 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 20 10 10 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 2,315 1,215 1,100 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 40 30 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 25 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,400 4,350 5,045 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 745 355 395 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 8,645 3,995 4,650 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 37,650 16,545 21,110 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 95 45 50 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 1,775 750 1,020 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 50 25 20 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 485 215 270 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 1,680 720 960 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 10 0 5 1,430 665 760
Malay 460 210 255 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 310 145 165 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 95 40 55 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 32,355 14,230 18,120 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 70 35 35 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 270 120 145 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 975 505 465 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 50 25 25 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 590 330 265 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 325 155 175 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 6,440 3,340 3,100 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 195 95 95 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 3,315 1,700 1,615 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 2,025 1,065 960 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 890 465 420 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 132,415 65,745 66,670 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 735 405 335 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 155 80 75 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 29,065 13,530 15,540 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 255 115 140 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 120 55 65 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 135 60 75 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 28,815 13,420 15,395 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 35 15 15 810 385 430
Bosnian 685 345 340 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 430 230 205 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 1,735 910 825 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 675 335 340 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 170 90 80 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 8,095 3,775 4,325 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 5,065 2,360 2,700 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 1,680 845 835 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 340 170 170 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 460 235 225 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 240 110 125 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 9,125 3,965 5,170 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 85 50 35 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 15 1,090 540 550
Welsh 15 10 5 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 530 295 235
Germanic languages 13,130 6,150 6,985 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 330 170 165 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 450 215 235 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 2,440 1,190 1,255 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 60 35 25 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 9,380 4,340 5,045 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 30 15 15 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 145 60 85 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 185 85 105 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 45 20 25 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 55 30 25 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 525 280 240
Greek 920 505 420 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 61,115 31,380 29,735 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 54,775 28,055 26,720 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 2,275 1,200 1,080 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 5,540 2,870 2,670 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 8,010 4,020 3,995 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 20 10 10 565 300 265
Konkani 145 75 70 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 505 260 245 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 1,895 990 905 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 70 40 35 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 26,425 13,570 12,855 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 905 420 480 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,180 615 565 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 7,810 3,985 3,825 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 6,070 3,180 2,890 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 740 410 335 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 625 330 300 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 4,700 2,445 2,255 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 275 145 125 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 27,195 13,650 13,545 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 25 10 10 865 440 425
Italian 4,240 2,070 2,170 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 4,055 1,980 2,075 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 2,300 1,150 1,145 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 16,570 8,435 8,135 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 720 380 340
Japanese 940 310 630 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 60 35 25 1,715 910 805
Georgian 60 40 25 1,715 910 805
Korean 5,995 2,850 3,145 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 80 35 40 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 80 35 40 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 6,985 3,530 3,455 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 840 435 405 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 15 10 5 1,535 815 720
Edo 135 70 70 1,670 770 900
Ewe 115 70 45 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 135 70 60 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 65 40 25 920 445 470
Ganda 205 105 100 1,295 625 665
Igbo 305 160 145 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 150 75 80 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 390 190 200 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 605 300 305 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 520 255 265 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 1,185 575 605 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 130 85 45 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 665 370 300 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,525 720 810 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 735 380 360 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 330 170 160 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 405 210 200 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 295 150 140 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 145 70 80 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 85 65 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 46,565 22,055 24,510 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 45,890 21,695 24,200 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 22,015 10,305 11,705 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 600 285 315 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 19,460 9,270 10,190 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 65 25 40 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,210 550 660 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 225 115 115 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,285 1,130 1,155 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 5 15 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 675 360 315 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 130 70 60 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 425 230 195 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 20 15 10 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 95 45 55 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 895 355 540 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 360 180 180 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 525 170 350 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 5 80 35 55
Turkic languages 1,975 1,095 875 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 110 65 45 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 1,665 925 745 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 50 30 20 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 105 60 45 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 1,450 685 760 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 30 10 20 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 160 65 95 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 1,255 610 645 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 220 130 95 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 29,935 14,625 15,305 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 2,715 1,335 1,380 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 25,555 12,460 13,090 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 1,115 550 560 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 555 280 280 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 19 921,060 460,385 460,675 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 855,580 428,305 427,270 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 691,360 347,590 343,760 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 683,370 343,475 339,900 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 7,990 4,125 3,865 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 164,220 80,715 83,510 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 415 195 230 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 355 165 190 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 10 5 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 330 150 175 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 15 5 5 110 55 60
Plains Cree 50 20 30 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 15 5 15 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 245 115 130 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 5 5 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 5 5 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 10 10 5 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 20 5 15 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 5 15 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 15 5 10 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in 5 0 5 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 5 0 5 370 190 185
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 5 0 5 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 0 0 0 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 5 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 5 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 5 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 25 15 15 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 10 5 10 255 140 120
Stoney 15 10 10 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. 15 10 5 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 163,805 80,520 83,280 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 19,955 10,125 9,830 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 95 45 50 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 50 25 25 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 5,840 2,925 2,910 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 215 125 90 620 330 285
Oromo 885 450 435 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 4,730 2,345 2,380 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 185 85 95
Semitic languages 14,005 7,145 6,865 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 1,695 805 890 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 10,255 5,280 4,970 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 30 15 20 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 10 10 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 115 55 60 735 335 400
Hebrew 190 100 95 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 10 5 5 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 1,650 855 795 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 30 20 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 6,150 2,840 3,310 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 390 180 200 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 5,760 2,655 3,105 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 20,395 9,600 10,795 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 15 10 5 290 140 155
Cebuano 765 365 400 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 25 15 10 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 180 80 100 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 565 265 300 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 5 5 0 435 220 210
Malay 120 55 65 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 125 60 65 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 15 5 10 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 18,485 8,690 9,795 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 10 0 5 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 80 40 40 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 555 285 275 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 40 20 20 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 375 195 180 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 140 70 75 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 4,235 2,180 2,055 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 75 35 40 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 2,260 1,160 1,105 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 1,355 715 635 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 540 270 270 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 0 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 70,050 35,140 34,910 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 355 190 165 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 75 35 35 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 11,655 5,675 5,980 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 90 45 50 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 40 20 25 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 50 25 25 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 11,565 5,635 5,935 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 10 5 5 230 105 120
Bosnian 295 150 145 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 265 140 130 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 830 430 405 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 210 110 105 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 85 45 40 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 3,475 1,625 1,845 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 2,940 1,455 1,485 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 950 475 470 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 105 55 55 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 130 65 65 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 60 35 25 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 2,190 1,045 1,140 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 670 310 360
Celtic languages 10 5 5 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 5 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 80 50 30
Germanic languages 1,785 850 935 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 145 70 75 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 30 15 15 855 410 445
Dutch 140 65 75 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 1,385 660 725 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 15 10 10 270 120 150
Norwegian 10 0 10 345 145 200
Swedish 45 20 30 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 5 355 170 185
Yiddish 0 0 5 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 325 165 165 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 41,435 21,030 20,405 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 37,435 19,010 18,425 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 1,425 735 690 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 3,555 1,810 1,750 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 4,875 2,470 2,400 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 0 0 5 135 70 70
Konkani 35 20 20 720 355 370
Marathi 315 160 155 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 1,335 700 635 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 15 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 19,800 10,075 9,725 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 450 220 225 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 705 370 340 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 4,900 2,425 2,470 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 3,885 1,970 1,920 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 370 195 170 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 405 210 185 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 3,120 1,565 1,555 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 110 50 65 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 14,410 7,190 7,220 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 15 5 10 355 165 190
Italian 1,345 610 735 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 1,800 855 945 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 1,245 620 625 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 10,005 5,100 4,905 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 180 85 95
Japanese 425 170 255 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 50 25 25 1,040 565 475
Georgian 50 30 25 1,035 565 475
Korean 4,380 2,145 2,235 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 50 20 30 910 440 470
Mongolian 50 20 25 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 2,845 1,375 1,470 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 425 200 220 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 0 0 0 340 180 160
Edo 35 15 15 415 175 240
Ewe 40 25 20 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 55 30 20 825 400 425
Ga 15 10 5 250 105 140
Ganda 75 35 40 345 160 185
Igbo 80 40 45 1,000 485 510
Lingala 35 15 20 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 195 90 105 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 285 150 135 1,530 670 865
Shona 200 90 110 1,035 475 560
Swahili 580 275 305 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 85 45 40 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 265 140 130 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 470 215 260 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 365 185 180 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 200 110 90 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 165 75 90 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 385 220 160 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 165 85 80 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 5 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 215 140 85 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 31,760 15,075 16,690 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 31,240 14,800 16,435 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 14,485 6,700 7,780 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 215 90 120 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 14,460 7,025 7,430 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 10 5 5 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 540 225 310 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 120 60 55 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,410 690 720 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 525 275 250 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 90 50 40 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 355 190 165 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 20 10 10 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 430 205 220 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 175 85 90 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 245 115 130 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 30 15 15
Turkic languages 1,260 670 585 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 45 25 20 1,245 640 610
Turkish 1,110 590 520 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 30 20 10 610 315 290
Uzbek 65 30 30 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 455 230 225
Uralic languages 430 205 225 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 5 0 0 975 365 610
Finnish 25 10 15 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 405 195 210 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 65,480 32,075 33,405 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 2,070 1,045 1,015 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 61,650 30,160 31,485 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 545 265 280 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 1,220 600 620 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 20 921,065 460,385 460,680 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 749,235 376,135 373,095 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 73,015 36,560 36,455 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 9,560 4,575 4,985 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 85,880 41,390 44,490 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 1,815 715 1,105 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 84,065 40,675 43,390 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 655 335 315 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 1,795 935 855 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 890 435 460 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 45 25 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 21 749,380 373,235 376,150 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 712,245 354,980 357,260 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,836 51,506 33,820 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 712,370 355,010 357,370 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,352 44,584 31,031 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 656,950 335,805 321,145 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,821 51,517 33,069 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 432,325 178,805 253,525 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,567 2,571 4,014 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 576,325 301,585 274,740 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,069 52,280 34,903 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 749,395 373,375 376,020 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 712,520 355,075 357,440 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 57,032 69,876 44,272 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 712,670 355,105 357,560 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,823 55,986 37,723 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 657,115 335,780 321,335 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 57,236 70,309 43,574 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 431,590 178,230 253,360 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,011 6,751 7,194 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 576,330 301,010 275,315 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,801 65,829 42,745 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 23 749,395 373,375 376,020 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 24 267,435 151,130 116,305 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 62,030 69,850 54,443 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 74,180 84,054 61,348 65,997 74,289 55,510
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 92.6 95.2 88.5 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 77.4 79.6 73.9 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 7.4 4.8 11.5 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 31 749,380 373,230 376,145 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 37,140 18,250 18,890 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 712,245 354,980 357,260 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 95.0 95.1 95.0 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 89,175 35,580 53,600 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 93,515 36,960 56,560 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 86,675 34,500 52,175 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 73,335 32,130 41,210 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 70,490 33,175 37,320 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 62,445 31,450 31,000 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 51,365 28,510 22,855 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 40,570 24,485 16,085 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 31,440 19,520 11,920 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 26,250 16,215 10,035 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 86,985 62,475 24,510 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 58,565 40,680 17,890 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 28,415 21,795 6,625 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 749,380 373,230 376,150 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 37,010 18,225 18,780 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 712,375 355,010 357,365 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 95.1 95.1 95.0 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 90,875 36,085 54,790 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 97,655 38,725 58,930 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 100,035 40,460 59,575 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 92,180 42,085 50,095 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 87,355 43,450 43,910 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 69,290 38,480 30,810 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 49,970 30,460 19,510 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 36,960 23,005 13,955 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 88,055 62,255 25,800 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 27,180 17,610 9,565 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 17,325 11,960 5,365 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 43,555 32,685 10,870 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 33 749,380 373,235 376,145 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 173,050 71,650 101,405 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 576,330 301,585 274,740 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 76.9 80.8 73.0 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 56,045 24,765 31,275 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 37,925 15,895 22,030 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 65,325 27,965 37,360 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 55,825 23,765 32,065 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 55,460 25,405 30,050 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 55,750 26,865 28,885 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 51,430 26,250 25,175 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 42,090 24,000 18,090 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 34,395 21,275 13,120 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 122,080 85,395 36,685 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 27,055 17,255 9,800 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 23,455 14,625 8,825 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 71,570 53,520 18,055 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 360,830 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 87,225 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 75,057 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 98,055 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,935 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,497 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 262,770 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 106,260 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,076 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 360,830 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 112,619 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 92,480 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 98,075 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 59,678 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 48,955 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 262,755 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 132,380 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 108,726 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 360,830 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 5,945 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,715 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,165 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 8,960 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 12,595 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,135 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 10,675 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 11,685 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 11,660 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 11,920 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 24,290 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 24,405 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 23,325 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 21,765 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 20,695 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 153,885 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 43,970 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 33,125 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 40,385 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 36,400 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 360,830 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,225 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,770 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,285 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 9,320 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 13,480 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 11,560 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 12,875 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 14,125 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 14,795 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 15,210 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 30,590 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 29,205 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 27,310 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 25,495 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 22,435 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 119,135 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 44,215 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 29,245 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 45,675 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 244,435 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 105,101 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 90,025 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 83,525 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 100,821 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 85,642 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 112,650 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 125,416 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 106,474 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 38,025 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,791 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,914 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 244,235 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 132,588 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 108,579 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 83,505 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 132,253 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 106,714 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 112,720 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 153,451 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 125,412 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 37,770 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 76,259 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,861 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 157,810 84,815 72,995 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 41,697 45,587 37,593 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 36,995 39,683 34,027 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 157,765 84,825 72,940 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 52,314 56,488 47,461 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 43,421 46,146 40,252 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 913,580 457,210 456,375 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 375,455 181,915 193,540 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 76,415 37,485 38,930 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 69,260 32,005 37,250 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 71,660 34,285 37,375 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 75,965 37,405 38,565 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 82,150 40,730 41,420 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 538,125 275,295 262,835 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 87,485 43,610 43,875 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 93,285 47,125 46,160 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 102,770 52,610 50,160 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 118,060 60,660 57,400 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 136,525 71,290 65,235 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 43 913,580 457,210 456,375 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 193,235 98,860 94,380 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 71,515 36,475 35,035 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 619,535 312,185 307,350 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 100,815 46,170 54,650 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 99,735 47,255 52,480 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 31,190 15,955 15,240 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 12,270 6,280 5,985 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 59,930 28,155 31,770 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 8,620 3,145 5,470 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 10.9 10.3 11.5 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 16.1 16.1 16.1 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 17.2 17.2 17.1 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 9.7 9.0 10.3 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 8.6 6.8 10.0 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 91,090 44,565 46,520 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 25,155 12,830 12,320 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 9,920 5,070 4,850 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 61,135 29,895 31,240 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 4,800 1,840 2,955 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.0 9.7 10.2 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 13.0 13.0 13.1 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 13.9 13.9 13.8 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.6 10.2 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 4.8 4.0 5.4 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 44 913,585 457,210 456,375 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 893,915 449,325 444,585 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 892,545 448,740 443,805 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 67,445 31,990 35,455 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 357,820 174,580 183,240 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 3,660 1,475 2,185 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 3,100 1,195 1,910 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 40 10 30 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 2,960 1,145 1,815 116,585 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 20 0 15 195 80 115
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 10 0 15 545 225 320
Plains Cree 855 310 540 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 25 10 15 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 215 100 115 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 1,840 715 1,120 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 10 0 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 0 10 0 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 125 40 90 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 0 0 0 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 125 35 85 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages 270 115 160 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 275 115 160 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 10 340 180 165
Carrier 25 10 15 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 10 0 0 1,150 535 610
Dene 175 70 105 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 40 25 20 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 35 20 10 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 20 10 10 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 10 0 10 270 140 130
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 10 0 0 465 205 260
Inuit languages 60 30 35 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 15 0 15 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 30 15 20 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 15 0 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 10 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 10 0 0 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 50 30 20 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 25 10 15 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 110
Halkomelem 10 10 0 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 0 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 10 10 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 10 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 565 295 270
Siouan languages 145 80 70 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota 70 40 30 1,760 870 890
Stoney 85 45 40 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 70 70
Tlingit 10 10 0 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages 20 10 10 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 10 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 15 10 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) 10 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 354,280 173,170 181,110 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 43,075 22,315 20,760 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 205 105 100 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 85 45 40 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 9,765 4,975 4,785 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 245 140 100 1,085 625 470
Oromo 1,200 645 560 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 8,370 4,215 4,155 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 480 220 265
Semitic languages 34,290 17,870 16,425 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 4,040 2,055 1,985 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 26,705 14,050 12,660 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 60 35 25 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 20 15 0 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 240 95 140 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 1,390 730 660 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 40 20 20 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 3,120 1,580 1,535 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 155 85 70 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 150 85 65 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 12,500 5,840 6,660 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,065 510 555 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 11,485 5,355 6,125 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 47,290 20,890 26,395 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 60 25 30 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 2,290 1,035 1,250 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 130 85 50 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 475 190 280 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 2,190 930 1,260 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 15 0 0 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 1,105 510 595 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 485 220 270 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 165 70 95 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 44,790 19,725 25,065 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 105 35 70 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 410 170 240 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 2,015 1,085 920 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 115 65 50 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 1,205 670 535 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 705 365 340 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 8,495 4,470 4,025 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 340 165 175 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 4,390 2,250 2,140 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 2,960 1,610 1,350 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 1,295 690 605 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 65 35 25 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 30 15 10 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 169,120 84,245 84,875 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 880 485 395 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 185 75 110 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 33,535 15,825 17,710 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 420 200 220 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 195 90 105 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 225 110 115 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 33,305 15,715 17,585 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 95 45 45 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 1,110 540 570 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 465 240 230 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 2,460 1,350 1,105 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 800 355 445 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 220 105 120 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 9,790 4,765 5,015 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 8,175 3,885 4,295 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 2,305 1,110 1,195 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 420 200 215 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 540 295 240 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 220 115 100 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 11,210 4,785 6,425 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 90 45 50 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 330 205 125 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 125 65 55 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 65 45 20 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 145 95 50 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 18,965 9,315 9,655 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 795 395 405 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 475 220 250 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 2,860 1,390 1,475 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 65 45 25 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 14,295 7,110 7,180 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 35 15 20 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 315 125 195 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 410 210 200 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 10 25 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 70 35 35 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 1,300 635 665 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 75,425 38,920 36,505 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 68,980 35,490 33,485 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 2,760 1,460 1,300 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 7,275 3,620 3,655 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 26,305 13,735 12,570 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 50 30 20 905 490 420
Konkani 125 50 75 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 815 450 365 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 1,925 1,040 880 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 100 55 45 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 34,305 17,695 16,605 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 1,675 770 910 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,695 860 835 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 11,850 6,170 5,675 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 6,935 3,670 3,265 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 855 520 335 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 790 435 355 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 5,510 2,865 2,645 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 450 250 210 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 42,430 20,840 21,585 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 75 40 35 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 7,250 3,610 3,640 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 5,290 2,615 2,670 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 2,795 1,435 1,360 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 28,510 13,865 14,650 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 85 40 40 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 2,140 930 1,200 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 60 20 35 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 60 25 40 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 6,685 3,155 3,530 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 150 65 80 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 145 65 80 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 12,615 6,395 6,215 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 1,370 680 690 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 25 15 15 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 250 115 130 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 150 80 70 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 155 80 80 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 185 100 85 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 425 205 215 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 600 330 270 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 700 340 360 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 580 280 305 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 895 470 425 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 895 440 450 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 3,380 1,800 1,580 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 225 135 90 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 1,555 805 745 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,115 1,515 1,600 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 925 455 465 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 570 260 310 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 355 195 160 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 2,075 835 1,240 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 1,245 450 800 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 840 385 450 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 53,530 25,835 27,690 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 52,725 25,415 27,305 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 27,980 13,370 14,610 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 660 285 370 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 27,395 13,080 14,315 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 20 10 15 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,535 690 850 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 255 120 135 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,330 1,180 1,155 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 830 430 395 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 235 120 110 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 450 230 225 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 45 20 20 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 150 80 70 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 1,085 445 640 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 515 240 275 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 650 220 430 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 2,785 1,535 1,255 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 225 120 105 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 2,290 1,275 1,020 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 145 70 75 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 145 80 70 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 1,815 850 965 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 25 15 10 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 290 95 190 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 1,505 735 765 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 640 370 275 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 913,585 457,210 456,370 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 793,725 397,565 396,165 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 173,215 88,605 84,610 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 620,515 308,960 311,555 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 119,860 59,645 60,215 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 48 913,585 457,210 456,370 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 613,865 309,585 304,280 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 274,360 134,350 140,005 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 48,220 24,090 24,135 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 30,460 15,010 15,455 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 43,245 20,325 22,915 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 80,875 39,850 41,025 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 33,690 16,395 17,295 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 47,185 23,450 23,730 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 71,555 35,075 36,480 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 25,360 13,275 12,085 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 274,355 134,350 140,010 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 25,255 13,065 12,190 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 45,825 23,775 22,050 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 56,420 25,910 30,510 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 123,445 60,725 62,715 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 23,410 10,870 12,540 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 274,355 134,350 140,010 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 26,650 12,960 13,685 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 655 270 390 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 2,455 1,260 1,195 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 2,895 1,465 1,430 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 1,265 575 690 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 505 275 230 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 2,510 1,155 1,355 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 2,045 1,040 1,010 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 475 190 290 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 1,405 690 710 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 6,230 3,005 3,220 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 6,205 3,030 3,175 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 49,280 24,425 24,850 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,815 925 890 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 1,255 655 600 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 575 265 310 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 4,745 2,340 2,405 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 560 320 235 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 755 370 385 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 975 550 425 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 3,050 1,590 1,460 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 2,200 1,200 1,000 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 6,965 3,355 3,610 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 2,335 1,160 1,170 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 2,130 1,085 1,045 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 1,975 870 1,100 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 810 360 450 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 3,445 1,520 1,925 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 10,175 5,190 4,980 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 5,520 2,670 2,855 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 35,155 18,180 16,970 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 350 185 170 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 1,860 1,045 820 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 3,950 2,020 1,935 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 1,840 955 885 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 775 480 295 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 3,045 1,610 1,430 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 4,570 2,250 2,320 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 1,715 825 890 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 17,050 8,820 8,230 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 159,590 76,970 82,620 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 1,455 750 705 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 1,555 785 775 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 19,150 8,790 10,360 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 7,145 3,460 3,685 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 37,035 18,895 18,140 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,525 1,350 1,180 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 1,965 1,060 905 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 590 160 425 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,640 2,175 2,465 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 4,690 2,530 2,160 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 7,950 4,085 3,870 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 40,585 17,950 22,635 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 2,000 990 1,015 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,985 1,080 895 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 965 420 545 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 10,180 4,775 5,405 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 15,180 7,720 7,460 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 3,685 1,805 1,875 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 71,555 35,070 36,480 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 5,095 2,450 2,645 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 210 90 120 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 515 225 295 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 200 95 110 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 170 95 75 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 630 275 350 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 820 440 390 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,205 570 635 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 210 75 135 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 1,135 590 545 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 5,825 2,970 2,860 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 90 45 45 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 385 215 170 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 370 250 125 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 175 70 95 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 345 165 180 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 410 155 255 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 845 385 465 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 1,105 635 475 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 2,090 1,040 1,045 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 11,455 5,800 5,660 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 45 10 30 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 370 175 195 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 515 240 280 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 270 115 150 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 700 380 320 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 990 520 470 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 1,195 625 575 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 240 140 100 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 1,495 785 710 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 1,380 685 695 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 425 215 210 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 150 75 75 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 3,680 1,825 1,850 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 48,605 23,575 25,035 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 215 110 105 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 550 265 285 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 3,605 1,630 1,970 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 305 110 195 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 13,125 6,815 6,310 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 880 480 405 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 685 345 335 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 240 130 110 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 185 65 125 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,460 735 720 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 730 370 360 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 1,075 565 510 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 1,960 980 985 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 18,285 8,390 9,890 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 360 200 160 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 720 340 380 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,375 735 640 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 130 40 85 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 215 135 85 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 295 160 135 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 725 285 440 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 1,490 685 805 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 575 285 290 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 170 90 85 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 400 195 205 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 913,585 457,210 456,375 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 304,795 150,175 154,620 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 196,420 99,020 97,405 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 412,370 208,015 204,355 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 72 230,295 112,385 117,910 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 121,945 61,885 60,055 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 49,650 30,900 18,750 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 72,290 30,980 41,305 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 66,270 27,565 38,710 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 40,500 22,105 18,390 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,585 835 750 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 913,585 457,210 456,370 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 50,280 23,490 26,785 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 49,000 22,895 26,105 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 22,840 10,425 12,415 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 25,440 12,090 13,350 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 715 375 340 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 765 360 400 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 515 235 280 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 863,305 433,715 429,590 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 85 913,580 457,210 456,375 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 19,880 8,885 10,990 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 893,705 448,325 445,385 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 913,585 457,210 456,375 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 15,955 7,260 8,695 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 15,135 6,890 8,240 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 10,460 4,735 5,725 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 4,505 2,075 2,430 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 165 75 95 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 820 370 450 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 775 345 425 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 20 15 10 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 15 10 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 42,130 20,205 21,925 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 39,685 19,165 20,520 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 22,480 10,895 11,585 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,610 7,965 8,645 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 595 305 290 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 2,440 1,040 1,405 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,315 1,000 1,315 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 65 20 45 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 55 20 40 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 855,500 429,745 425,755 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 95 913,585 457,210 456,370 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 339,035 168,615 170,425 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 86,550 44,685 41,860 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 57,715 28,075 29,645 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 54,285 27,815 26,470 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 53,980 24,555 29,430 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 16,980 8,650 8,335 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 23,970 12,785 11,190 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 16,305 7,845 8,460 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 6,390 3,300 3,095 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 7,025 3,365 3,660 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 1,940 740 1,195 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,655 1,705 1,950 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 10,255 5,115 5,135 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 574,545 288,595 285,950 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 103 913,585 457,210 456,375 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 58,080 27,465 30,615 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 36,125 17,010 19,115 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 940 445 490 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 24,295 11,420 12,875 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 168,865 85,990 82,870 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 1,140 640 500 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 12,540 6,080 6,465 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 159,070 80,990 78,080 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 10 0 0 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 380 235 145 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 65 45 15 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 10 0 0 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 315 180 135 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 55 20 30 1,895 950 945
European origins 509,695 254,155 255,540 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 283,430 142,360 141,070 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 45 10 35 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 55 30 25 1,975 995 975
English 153,740 76,265 77,475 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 113,795 55,845 57,950 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 205 100 100 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 126,100 62,595 63,505 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 15,155 7,350 7,810 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 17,660 8,550 9,115 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 85,655 41,405 44,250 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 60 40 25 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 30 20 15 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 70 45 25 1,750 950 805
French 85,565 41,345 44,215 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 160,235 79,155 81,080 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 8,775 4,135 4,640 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 40 15 20 940 485 455
Belgian 3,595 1,720 1,875 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 33,265 16,315 16,950 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 355 195 160 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 90 65 25 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 124,170 61,225 62,945 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 110 60 55 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 3,615 1,895 1,720 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 120 45 80 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 54,800 26,210 28,590 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 9,140 4,375 4,765 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 3,285 1,560 1,725 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 3,330 1,735 1,595 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 25,330 12,145 13,190 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 17,045 7,660 9,385 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 2,695 1,305 1,395 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 161,670 77,950 83,725 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 640 340 295 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 895 470 420 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 3,930 1,930 2,000 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,655 805 855 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 480 235 245 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 9,630 4,610 5,025 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 870 395 470 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 1,260 610 655 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 335 145 190 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 46,705 22,385 24,325 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 8,285 4,035 4,250 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 18,660 8,895 9,760 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 2,130 1,020 1,105 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 98,820 47,525 51,295 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 480 250 235 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 58,880 29,385 29,500 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 805 445 365 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 1,420 700 720 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 35 30 10 1,280 740 535
Croatian 4,175 2,315 1,860 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 25 10 10 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 3,650 1,905 1,750 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 23,890 11,950 11,945 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 170 90 85 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 355 185 175 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 280 160 125 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 100 65 40 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 8,650 4,430 4,220 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 2,990 1,455 1,535 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 80 40 40 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 940 485 450 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 13,845 6,405 7,440 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,125 560 560 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 55 35 25 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 5,700 3,035 2,670 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 85 30 55 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 3,060 1,665 1,395 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 90 40 50 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 185 90 90 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,325 1,225 1,100 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 13,200 6,585 6,620 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 120 55 65 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 100 70 30 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 740 350 390 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 25 15 15 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 30 15 10 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 770 405 365 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 315 160 150 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 325 175 145 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 1,125 515 605
Haitian 810 455 360 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 6,445 3,185 3,260 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 25 0 20 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 0 0 0 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 15 0 15 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 50 15 30 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 210 115 95 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,175 1,140 1,035 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 130 45 85 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 960 465 500 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 830 405 425 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 21,365 10,685 10,675 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 680 300 375 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 15 15 0 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 280 160 120 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 45 25 15 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 50 20 30 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 795 395 405 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 3,525 1,745 1,785 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 3,335 1,660 1,670 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 125 65 60 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 240 115 125 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 635 335 305 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 1,420 690 730 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 650 345 310 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 130 75 50 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 220 110 115 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 4,135 2,135 2,000 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 495 265 235 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 100 50 50 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 25 15 10 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 770 375 400 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 3,695 1,855 1,840 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 125 80 50 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 555 250 300 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 880 460 420 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 55,415 28,480 26,935 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 12,255 6,405 5,850 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 25 20 10 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 120 75 45 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 40 20 15 1,585 855 735
Beninese 40 25 15 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 55 30 30 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 730 355 375 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 10 10 0 1,845 955 885
Congolese 2,165 1,125 1,040 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 135 85 50 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 55 30 25 845 470 375
Gabonese 0 0 0 1,405 660 750
Gambian 40 25 10 975 495 475
Ghanaian 2,005 1,045 960 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 260 130 130 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 385 220 170 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 395 210 185 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 635 305 335 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 35 15 20 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 70 45 30 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 3,350 1,720 1,625 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 60 40 20 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 250 155 90 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 455 235 225 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 45 20 30 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 25 10 15 840 495 345
Yoruba 810 405 405 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 840 475 370 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 8,720 4,555 4,160 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 445 200 245 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 240 155 85 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 55 30 30 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 200 105 100 900 500 400
Egyptian 3,095 1,620 1,475 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 590 300 290 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 30 20 15 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 1,100 600 500 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 2,710 1,425 1,280 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 340 160 180 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 210 105 105 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 26,255 13,560 12,695 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 50 30 15 1,870 955 915
Amhara 185 95 90 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 415 230 185 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 665 365 300 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 155 85 70 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 3,465 1,780 1,690 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 5,210 2,605 2,605 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 120 60 55 665 355 305
Kenyan 880 470 405 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 50 30 20 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 205 105 100 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 550 345 205 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 1,100 580 520 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 0 10 0 1,285 575 710
Somali 9,760 4,980 4,780 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 1,235 620 610 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 450 290 165 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 255 130 125 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 625 345 275 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 90 50 40 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 1,245 630 615 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 155 70 80 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,390 710 680 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 9,360 4,615 4,745 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,000 500 500 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 8,540 4,205 4,330 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 267,595 132,065 135,530 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 36,990 19,470 17,520 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 2,415 1,275 1,135 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,160 2,265 1,895 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 465 245 220 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 100 55 50 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 280 145 140 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 90 40 45 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 105 55 50 1,515 810 705
Iranian 4,165 2,175 1,990 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 1,915 995 920 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 665 350 320 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 605 290 315 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 100 50 50 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 1,060 600 460 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 105 50 60 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 30 20 10 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 13,700 7,065 6,635 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 2,690 1,490 1,200 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 215 100 115 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 185 95 90 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 2,775 1,450 1,325 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 65 45 20 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 120 55 70 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 2,505 1,370 1,130 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 50 15 30 1,040 540 500
Uighur 100 50 50 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 170 85 80 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 250 125 120 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 835 470 370 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 86,420 44,510 41,910 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 1,395 695 700 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 580 335 245 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 80 45 35 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 67,935 34,850 33,080 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 25 10 20 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 480 250 230 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 105 55 45 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 1,775 960 820 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 8,015 4,160 3,855 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 5,945 3,160 2,785 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 215 115 90 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 2,160 1,090 1,075 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 470 245 225 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,870 970 900 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 145,480 68,710 76,770 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 410 205 205 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,485 760 720 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 67,970 32,820 35,150 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 57,050 26,050 31,000 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 0 0 0 805 420 390
Indonesian 820 385 430 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 2,985 1,255 1,720 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 395 225 175 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 7,385 3,525 3,855 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 645 335 315 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 1,325 635 695 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 325 145 180 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 120 55 65 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 615 270 340 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 820 305 510 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 45 25 20 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 13,690 6,590 7,100 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 360 185 170 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 895 485 410 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 895 485 410 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 3,635 1,870 1,765 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 1,160 625 530 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 495 275 215 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 2,030 990 1,035 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 1,715 830 885 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 90 45 45 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 125 65 60 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 35 10 25 1,530 725 805
Samoan 45 25 15 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 25 20 0 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 360,830 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 232,000 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 128,830 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 360,830 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 83,375 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 277,455 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 360,830 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,490 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 50,595 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 86,955 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 123,340 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 97,450 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 360,825 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 118,320 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 58,640 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 50,525 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 41,935 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 91,410 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.9 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 360,825 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 350,070 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,760 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 360,830 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 337,315 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 23,510 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 360,830 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 54,260 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 112,725 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 44,195 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 37,530 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 32,755 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 35,585 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 43,780 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 360,825 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 340,280 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 20,550 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 360,830 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 207,895 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 137,815 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 15,120 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 360,830 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 16,240 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 75,735 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 72,120 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 69,115 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 64,310 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 35,865 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 19,920 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 7,520 ... ... 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 141 359,000 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 272,335 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 86,665 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 75,300 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 231,945 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 65.1 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.5 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,515 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,538 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 390,262 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 424,715 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 128,835 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 10.6 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 38.1 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,232 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,264 ... ... 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 146 749,395 373,375 376,015 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 115,355 57,730 57,630 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 205,670 102,785 102,890 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 428,360 212,860 215,500 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 63,630 50,090 13,545 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 19,695 11,975 7,725 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 43,930 38,120 5,815 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 134,855 57,270 77,590 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 25,145 10,225 14,915 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 204,730 95,280 109,455 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 138,325 61,285 77,040 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 11,155 5,095 6,060 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,925 3,650 3,275 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 38,890 19,250 19,645 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 9,435 6,005 3,430 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 530,020 266,425 263,590 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 53,515 28,450 25,065 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 126,285 64,770 61,520 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 350,220 173,210 177,010 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 49,075 39,190 9,890 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 14,455 9,070 5,385 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 34,620 30,115 4,500 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 109,475 47,015 62,460 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 19,670 8,100 11,575 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 172,000 78,905 93,090 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 115,385 50,835 64,545 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 8,895 3,990 4,905 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,985 2,975 3,015 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 34,210 16,520 17,685 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 7,530 4,585 2,945 175,685 102,415 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 151 749,395 373,380 376,020 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 321,030 160,515 160,515 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 28,520 7,260 21,260 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 28,515 7,255 21,260 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 13,345 5,965 7,385 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,370 1,665 705 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 10,975 4,300 6,680 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 19,635 8,175 11,450 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,385 705 1,675 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 4,330 1,425 2,900 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,150 2,305 3,845 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 65 25 40 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,395 840 550 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,390 1,400 985 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 2,480 1,375 1,105 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 450 100 350 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 41,705 14,650 27,055 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 735 185 550 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,105 1,790 2,315 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,695 645 6,055 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 7,545 2,835 4,710 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 585 190 395 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 8,050 2,265 5,785 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 13,980 6,745 7,240 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 87,090 34,325 52,760 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 135 30 105 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,160 1,135 4,025 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 81,795 33,160 48,635 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 21,120 10,655 10,460 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 8,490 3,755 4,740 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,910 2,160 2,755 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 120 25 95 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 6,255 4,125 2,125 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,345 590 750 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 17,520 10,910 6,610 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 13,885 9,345 4,540 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 1,330 195 1,135 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,180 1,290 890 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 120 80 40 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 104,225 93,125 11,100 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 3,210 2,105 1,110 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 28,715 23,405 5,310 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 19,525 17,010 2,515 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 22,650 21,695 960 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 17,160 16,570 590 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 12,955 12,340 615 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,875 3,840 3,030 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,295 2,305 1,990 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,575 1,535 1,045 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 68,405 14,385 54,025 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,140 1,985 2,150 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 61,900 11,080 50,820 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,370 1,320 1,055 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 19,885 9,540 10,340 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 12,430 3,855 8,575 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 45 40 0 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 235 215 20 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 3,775 2,310 1,460 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,400 3,120 280 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 45 25 20 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 25 20 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 151 530,020 266,430 263,595 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 179,800 93,215 86,585 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 21,225 5,100 16,125 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 21,225 5,105 16,125 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10,880 4,870 6,005 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,860 1,295 560 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 9,015 3,575 5,445 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 16,040 6,520 9,520 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,995 575 1,420 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 3,560 1,150 2,410 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,145 1,880 3,265 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 20 25 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,160 705 455 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,850 1,080 770 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 1,945 1,040 900 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 335 60 270 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 35,050 12,030 23,020 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 625 160 470 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 3,595 1,520 2,075 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,480 525 4,950 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 6,520 2,220 4,300 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 485 160 320 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 6,505 1,765 4,745 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 11,835 5,675 6,165 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 72,845 28,645 44,200 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 115 20 90 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 4,345 910 3,440 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 68,380 27,710 40,670 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 16,515 8,075 8,440 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 6,685 2,885 3,800 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,680 1,595 2,085 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 120 25 90 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 4,980 3,145 1,835 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,045 415 630 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15,555 9,775 5,780 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 12,660 8,535 4,125 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 1,055 175 880 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,740 995 745 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 95 65 30 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 85,180 75,560 9,615 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 2,590 1,640 950 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 24,660 19,955 4,710 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 16,115 13,995 2,120 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 18,100 17,265 840 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 13,370 12,895 480 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 10,340 9,820 525 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 5,510 2,930 2,580 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,340 1,640 1,700 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,170 1,290 880 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 55,480 11,890 43,585 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,315 1,635 1,690 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 50,110 9,185 40,930 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,045 1,080 975 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 15,910 7,795 8,115 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 9,750 3,115 6,630 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 40 35 0 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 150 130 15 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 3,135 1,880 1,255 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,840 2,630 210 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 35 25 10 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 35 25 10 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 157 749,395 373,375 376,020 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 321,030 160,515 160,520 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 428,360 212,860 215,505 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 324,955 162,355 162,595 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 259,315 128,810 130,505 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 65,640 33,550 32,095 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 103,405 50,505 52,900 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,990 5,170 3,825 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 22,250 8,720 13,525 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 17,560 8,905 8,655 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 5,615 3,255 2,365 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,980 2,780 3,200 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 550 330 220 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 42,460 21,340 21,115 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 157 530,025 266,425 263,595 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 179,800 93,215 86,585 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 350,220 173,210 177,010 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 261,445 130,645 130,800 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 207,805 103,355 104,450 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 53,635 27,285 26,355 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 88,780 42,565 46,210 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 6,820 3,770 3,050 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 20,450 7,940 12,510 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 15,615 7,785 7,835 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,910 2,310 1,600 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,205 2,400 2,805 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 480 290 185 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 36,295 18,070 18,220 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 749,395 373,375 376,015 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 537,755 286,320 251,435 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 490,665 258,430 232,235 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 47,090 27,890 19,195 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 211,635 87,055 124,585 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 71.8 76.7 66.9 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 65.5 69.2 61.8 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 8.8 9.7 7.6 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 164 749,395 373,380 376,015 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 194,450 78,930 115,520 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 554,945 294,445 260,495 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 275,070 156,575 118,500 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 279,875 137,875 142,000 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 43.1 42.0 42.4 42.9 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 537,755 286,320 251,435 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 10,340 4,755 5,585 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 527,415 281,565 245,850 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 479,505 250,395 229,115 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 47,915 31,175 16,740 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 172 537,760 286,325 251,435 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 10,340 4,755 5,585 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 527,415 281,565 245,855 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 50,775 30,960 19,810 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 83,555 24,800 58,755 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 41,425 32,415 9,010 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 41,170 8,850 32,320 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 58,085 20,490 37,590 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 12,865 5,570 7,295 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 122,890 53,330 69,560 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 93,910 87,180 6,725 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 7,380 6,280 1,095 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 15,380 11,685 3,690 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 537,755 286,320 251,435 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 10,340 4,755 5,585 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 527,415 281,565 245,850 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,645 970 675 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12,710 10,705 2,005 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 4,900 3,390 1,505 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 57,780 49,525 8,250 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 31,945 24,080 7,870 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 20,515 14,520 5,990 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 60,745 27,950 32,795 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,625 19,140 5,480 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 8,600 4,995 3,600 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 18,265 6,715 11,550 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 10,475 5,995 4,475 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 38,545 22,340 16,205 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 680 285 390 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 21,155 12,475 8,675 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 37,985 13,555 24,425 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 64,850 12,600 52,255 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 9,950 4,965 4,985 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 39,970 17,210 22,760 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 24,940 11,475 13,460 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 37,155 18,665 18,485 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 174 490,665 258,430 232,240 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 23,160 10,650 12,505 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 1,285 845 435 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 69,145 52,655 16,490 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 397,085 194,275 202,805 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 397,080 194,280 202,805 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 343,335 158,730 184,600 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 43,910 28,500 15,410 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 8,240 6,030 2,210 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 1,595 1,015 585 157,970 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 175 466,230 246,935 219,290 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 342,145 194,400 147,745 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 25,080 9,375 15,705 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 67,990 27,300 40,695 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 19,025 8,235 10,790 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 5,575 3,605 1,970 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 6,405 4,020 2,385 193,595 113,525 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 176 466,225 246,930 219,295 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 89,070 40,640 48,430 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 197,445 104,950 92,500 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 116,625 65,550 51,075 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 34,770 18,960 15,815 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 28,310 16,835 11,480 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 177 466,225 246,930 219,295 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 32,505 23,745 8,760 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 89,450 54,910 34,550 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 139,240 71,020 68,220 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 81,710 37,205 44,500 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 50,340 21,835 28,505 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 72,975 38,220 34,755 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 178 571,775 302,245 269,530 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 565,005 298,920 266,085 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 559,025 295,910 263,115 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 557,260 295,220 262,040 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 1,765 690 1,075 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 5,980 3,005 2,975 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 10 0 0 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 10 10 0 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 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 5,975 3,005 2,975 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 485 290 195 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 65 25 35 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 10 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 55 20 35 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 425 260 160 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 30 10 20 200 95 100
Arabic 310 215 95 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 20 10 10 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 15 0 10 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 25 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 415 185 230 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 0 475 230 245
Vietnamese 405 180 225 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 310 175 135 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 10 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 15 10 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 290 165 120 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 10 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 20 15 10 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 10 10 10 90 50 45
Tamil 15 0 10 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 0 0 0 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 2,020 1,055 960 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 10 10 10 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 295 150 145 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 0 0 0 95 35 60
Latvian 0 0 0 40 10 25
Lithuanian 0 0 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 295 150 145 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 10 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 0 0 0 205 110 90
Croatian 10 0 10 220 130 95
Czech 0 0 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 10 0 95 45 55
Polish 115 65 55 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 75 25 50 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 0 0 10 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 25 0
Slovak 15 0 10 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 65 45 25 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 45 10 30 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 10 0 10 90 50 35
Dutch 0 0 10 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 25 15 15 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 10 0 10 65 30 40
Swedish 10 0 10 125 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 0 0 0 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 1,245 700 545 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 1,175 650 525 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 10 10 10 530 275 245
Gujarati 60 10 50 880 300 585
Hindi 105 60 45 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 0 0 10 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 950 565 385 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 45 15 30 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 70 45 20 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 15 10 10 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 50 35 20 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 420 190 230 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 0 0 10 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 40 25 20 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 0 0 0 745 365 380
Spanish 375 170 210 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 30 10 20 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 260 120 140 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 10 0 10 235 120 115
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 90 45 40 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 70 30 40 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 20 20 0 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 2,275 1,075 1,200 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 2,260 1,070 1,195 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 1,470 725 745 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 10 10 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 685 305 385 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 10 0 10 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 85 30 50 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15 0 10 270 155 115
Burmese 0 0 0 75 35 35
Karenic languages 10 0 10 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 0 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 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 45 25 20 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 35 15 20 685 435 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 10 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 0 0 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 10 0 0 105 40 65
Hungarian 10 0 0 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 6,765 3,325 3,445 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 1,410 700 710 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 5,230 2,570 2,665 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 20 10 15 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 105 55 55 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 179 571,775 302,245 269,535 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 544,260 288,400 255,855 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 3,730 1,710 2,025 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 6,230 3,070 3,165 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 17,110 8,845 8,270 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 200 65 135 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 16,905 8,775 8,130 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 0 0 0 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 70 30 45 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 370 195 180 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 180 901,050 450,935 450,110 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 740,360 369,935 370,425 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 160,690 81,000 79,690 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 116,940 59,445 57,505 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 43,745 21,560 22,180 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 28,770 14,570 14,195 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 17,415 8,895 8,520 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 11,355 5,675 5,680 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 14,975 6,990 7,990 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 853,655 426,795 426,850 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 437,380 216,630 220,755 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 416,270 210,170 206,100 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 248,260 125,235 123,030 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 168,005 84,935 83,075 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 99,855 50,915 48,945 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 45,235 22,360 22,870 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 54,620 28,550 26,075 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 68,150 34,020 34,130 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Edmonton, CY [Census subdivision], Alberta 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 March 29, 2024).

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