Census Profile, 2016 Census
Vancouver Island and Coast [Economic region], British Columbia and Canada [Country]

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 799,400 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 759,366 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.3 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 383,244 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 352,716 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 9.5 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 84,231.61 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 799,400 388,510 410,890 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 108,085 55,205 52,875 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 34,070 17,360 16,710 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 37,270 19,065 18,200 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 36,740 18,775 17,960 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 504,685 245,775 258,905 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 39,980 20,245 19,735 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 43,840 22,405 21,435 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 43,765 21,880 21,885 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 46,020 22,735 23,285 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 44,960 22,035 22,930 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 44,865 21,780 23,085 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 49,560 23,925 25,630 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 59,140 28,275 30,865 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 65,605 30,990 34,615 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 66,945 31,505 35,435 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 186,635 87,530 99,105 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 63,495 30,870 32,625 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 45,055 21,950 23,110 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 30,810 14,900 15,910 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 22,390 10,475 11,915 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 24,880 9,330 15,540 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 14,935 6,240 8,695 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 7,620 2,530 5,090 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 2,045 520 1,530 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 275 50 225 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 13.5 14.2 12.9 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 63.1 63.3 63.0 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 23.3 22.5 24.1 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 3.1 2.4 3.8 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 45.3 44.4 46.2 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 47.8 46.6 49.0 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 352,720 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 196,305 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 11,955 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 133,990 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 15,035 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 18,695 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 34,830 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 64,650 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 780 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 10,465 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 352,715 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 110,495 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 141,325 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 46,025 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 36,170 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 18,700 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 779,595 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 2.2 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 691,315 333,310 358,010 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 403,135 201,150 201,990 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 323,585 161,500 162,085 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 79,555 39,645 39,910 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 288,180 132,160 156,020 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 168,775 91,900 76,880 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 20,080 8,875 11,205 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 56,370 21,965 34,405 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 42,950 9,420 33,530 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 230,590 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 143,165 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 42,540 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 33,345 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 11,535 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.6 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 230,590 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 196,580 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 156,805 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 39,775 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 34,010 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 26,090 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 7,920 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 196,580 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 120,960 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 75,625 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 33,495 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 31,240 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 10,880 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 34,005 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 22,205 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 9,045 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 2,760 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 170,850 79,390 91,455 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 352,715 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 219,680 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 115,925 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 103,760 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 5,365 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 127,675 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 110,495 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 17,180 ... ... 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 15 789,005 384,050 404,950 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 718,300 352,455 365,845 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 275 110 165 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 66,055 29,645 36,415 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 4,365 1,840 2,525 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 16 789,000 384,050 404,950 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 771,075 375,540 395,530 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 12,250 6,060 6,190 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 1,475 700 770 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 4,205 1,745 2,455 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 12,990 6,410 6,580 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.6 1.7 1.6 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 18 789,000 384,050 404,950 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 780,020 379,845 400,170 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 699,285 343,130 356,155 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 686,255 336,700 349,555 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 13,025 6,425 6,600 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 80,735 36,720 44,020 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 1,635 765 870 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 110 45 65 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 90 30 50 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 0 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 0 5 0 315 125 190
Plains Cree 15 5 10 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 15 0 10 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 50 20 35 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 5 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 5 0 0 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 10 5 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 5 5 0 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 20 10 10 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 45 20 30 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 40 15 30 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 0 0 0 190 85 105
Carrier 20 5 10 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin 10 5 5 660 295 360
Dene 15 0 10 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in 5 0 0 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 80 25 50
Sekani 0 0 0 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 5 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 765 365 400
South Slavey 0 0 0 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 5 0 0 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 180 90 90
Tahltan 0 0 0 95 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 0 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 25 10 15 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 5 5 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 15 5 10 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 315 125 185
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 0 5 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 5 5 0 465 230 235
Salish languages 705 355 350 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 80 45 35 80 45 40
Halkomelem 395 190 205 475 225 245
Lillooet 0 0 5 315 155 155
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 0 5 445 225 220
Squamish 0 0 0 40 20 20
Straits 80 40 40 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 140 80 65 255 135 125
Siouan languages 5 5 5 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 5 5 5 1,215 570 635
Stoney 0 0 0 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Tlingit 0 0 5 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 30 5 20 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 15 0 15 880 435 445
Nisga'a 10 0 10 400 200 200
Tsimshian 5 5 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 630 300 330 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 70 35 35 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 295 130 160 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 265 125 135 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 65 25 40 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 79,105 35,960 43,145 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 2,245 1,290 955 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 15 10 10 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 5 5 0 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 95 50 50 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 0 0 0 805 455 350
Oromo 25 10 15 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 70 35 30 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 365 195 170
Semitic languages 2,130 1,230 900 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 125 60 65 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 1,675 990 685 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 5 5 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5 5 0 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 0 0 0 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 160 90 75 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 70 40 35 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 85 40 45 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,095 970 1,125 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 230 115 120 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 1,865 855 1,010 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 5,865 2,095 3,775 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 20 5 15 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 385 130 255 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 20 10 10 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 85 30 50 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 280 95 185 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,430 665 760
Malay 160 50 110 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 10 5 5 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4,780 1,715 3,065 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 20 10 10 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 70 35 35 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 40 25 15 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 470 255 215 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 25 15 10 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 155 90 75 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 175 85 85 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 110 65 45 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 5 5 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 5 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 44,910 21,195 23,715 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 140 80 65 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 75 45 25 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 7,720 3,505 4,215 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 205 115 90 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 120 65 55 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 90 50 40 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 7,510 3,390 4,120 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 10 5 5 810 385 430
Bosnian 50 20 30 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 165 80 80 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 825 410 415 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 755 360 395 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 40 20 20 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 1,815 835 985 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 1,605 660 950 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 295 140 155 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 130 60 70 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 290 135 155 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 190 80 110 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 1,280 545 740 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 170 85 80 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 60 30 25 1,090 540 550
Welsh 95 45 45 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 530 295 235
Germanic languages 18,500 8,580 9,920 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 510 255 255 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 1,260 610 650 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 4,865 2,290 2,570 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 55 25 30 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 10,535 4,790 5,745 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 55 30 25 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 520 255 265 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 525 230 295 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 105 50 55 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 55 30 25 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 525 280 240
Greek 515 310 205 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 8,905 4,475 4,430 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 7,690 3,840 3,850 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 185 95 95 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 260 135 125 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 790 425 365 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 5 5 0 565 300 265
Konkani 15 10 5 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 35 15 20 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 100 55 45 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 0 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,800 2,825 2,975 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 70 40 30 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 90 50 45 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 340 190 150 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 1,180 615 565 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 15 10 0 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 55 35 25 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 1,110 570 540 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 15 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 8,890 4,120 4,770 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 15 5 5 865 440 425
Italian 2,175 1,105 1,070 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 1,795 825 965 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 425 200 230 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 4,460 1,980 2,490 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 720 380 340
Japanese 2,205 660 1,545 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 10 5 5 1,715 910 805
Georgian 10 5 5 1,715 910 805
Korean 2,575 1,095 1,480 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 10 0 0 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 435 225 215 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 35 20 15 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 0 0 0 1,535 815 720
Edo 0 0 5 1,670 770 900
Ewe 10 5 5 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 5 5 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 10 5 5 920 445 470
Ganda 10 5 5 1,295 625 665
Igbo 25 10 15 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 5 5 5 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 40 20 20 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 30 15 10 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 85 45 40 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 15 10 0 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 40 20 25 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 120 55 70 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 15 15 5 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 5 5 0 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 195 110 90 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 80 45 35 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 120 65 50 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 15,070 6,730 8,335 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 14,975 6,670 8,300 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 6,175 2,805 3,365 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 75 20 50 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 7,495 3,285 4,210 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 5 0 0 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 295 125 170 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 145 55 80 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 785 370 415 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 100 55 35 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 40 25 15 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 10 5 5 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 45 25 20 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 530 125 400 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 30 15 15 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 495 110 385 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 5 80 35 55
Turkic languages 240 145 100 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 20 15 10 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 210 125 85 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 0 0 0 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 0 0 0 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 2,110 985 1,125 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 115 45 75 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 715 295 420 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 1,275 640 635 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 50 30 20 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 8,980 4,200 4,775 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 2,040 940 1,095 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 6,485 3,045 3,440 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 240 115 125 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 210 95 115 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 19 789,000 384,050 404,950 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 774,110 377,280 396,825 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 745,480 363,935 381,545 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 742,060 362,305 379,755 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 3,420 1,625 1,790 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 28,635 13,350 15,285 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 140 75 70 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 5 5 0 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 110 55 60
Plains Cree 0 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 0 0 0 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 0 0 0 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 10,255 5,120 5,135
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 50 30 20
Carrier 0 0 0 245 115 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 255 125 130
Dene 0 0 0 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in 0 0 0 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 0 0 0 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 55 55
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 0 0 0 10 5 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 0 0 0 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 0 0 0 255 115 140
Oneida 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 0 0 85 40 45
Salish languages 70 35 35 285 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 40 20 20 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 25 10 15 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 25 15 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 0 0 0 255 140 120
Stoney 0 0 0 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 5 5 0 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 0 315 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 15
Wakashan languages 55 30 20 75 45 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 5 5 0 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 15 5 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 25 20 15 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 5 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 28,490 13,280 15,215 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,095 560 535 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 5 5 5 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 5 5 0 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 45 15 25 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 0 0 0 620 330 285
Oromo 5 5 5 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 30 10 20 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 185 85 95
Semitic languages 1,045 535 505 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 35 15 20 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 885 465 420 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 0 0 0 735 335 400
Hebrew 65 30 35 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 5 5 5 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 45 20 25 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,260 600 655 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 140 70 70 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 1,120 535 585 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 2,105 905 1,195 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 0 0 0 290 140 155
Cebuano 80 35 45 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 0 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 25 15 10 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 70 25 45 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 0 0 0 435 220 210
Malay 15 10 10 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5 0 5 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 0 0 0 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,885 820 1,070 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 15 5 5 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 5 0 0 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 180 95 85 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 10 5 5 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 75 40 35 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 50 25 25 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 40 25 20 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 11,195 5,325 5,870 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 70 30 40 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 20 10 10 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 1,885 885 1,000 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 5 5 5 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 5 0 5 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 0 5 0 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 1,875 885 990 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 0 0 0 230 105 120
Bosnian 5 5 0 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 70 35 35 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 210 100 110 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 170 85 85 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 10 10 5 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 425 205 220 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 680 315 365 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 75 35 40 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 35 20 20 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 45 20 25 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 35 15 20 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 110 45 65 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 670 310 360
Celtic languages 20 10 10 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 10 5 5 185 105 80
Welsh 5 0 5 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 80 50 30
Germanic languages 1,935 930 1,005 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 195 95 105 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 65 30 35 855 410 445
Dutch 395 190 205 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 1,175 575 600 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 10 5 5 270 120 150
Norwegian 30 10 20 345 145 200
Swedish 50 20 30 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 5 355 170 185
Yiddish 0 0 0 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 105 50 55 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 4,555 2,205 2,350 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 3,965 1,915 2,050 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 85 45 45 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 70 35 40 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 280 150 135 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 0 0 0 135 70 70
Konkani 0 5 5 720 355 370
Marathi 10 5 5 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 40 20 20 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 0 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,220 1,530 1,685 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 15 10 5 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 30 15 10 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 200 100 95 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 580 285 295 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 5 0 0 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 25 15 10 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 550 270 285 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 2,605 1,205 1,400 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 5 0 0 355 165 190
Italian 335 145 195 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 520 235 280 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 130 55 75 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 1,620 770 850 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 180 85 95
Japanese 795 325 470 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 0 0 5 1,040 565 475
Georgian 5 5 5 1,035 565 475
Korean 1,705 780 925 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 5 0 0 910 440 470
Mongolian 0 0 0 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 100 45 55 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 10 5 5 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 0 0 0 340 180 160
Edo 0 0 0 415 175 240
Ewe 0 0 0 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 825 400 425
Ga 5 0 5 250 105 140
Ganda 0 0 0 345 160 185
Igbo 5 0 0 1,000 485 510
Lingala 0 0 0 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 5 5 1,530 670 865
Shona 15 5 5 1,035 475 560
Swahili 20 10 10 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 5 5 0 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 10 5 5 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 25 5 15 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 0 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 260 145 115 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 65 35 35 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 190 105 85 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 9,240 4,240 5,000 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 9,195 4,215 4,980 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 3,365 1,555 1,815 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 15 5 5 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 5,205 2,365 2,840 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 0 0 0 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 95 40 55 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 70 35 40 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 445 220 225 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 40 25 20 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 15 10 5 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 0 0 0 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 25 15 15 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 140 60 80 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 10 10 5 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 125 55 75 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 65 30 35 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 5 5 5 1,245 640 610
Turkish 60 25 30 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 0 0 0 610 315 290
Uzbek 0 0 0 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 455 230 225
Uralic languages 330 155 175 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 20 10 15 975 365 610
Finnish 100 45 55 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 210 105 110 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 14,890 6,765 8,120 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 1,180 560 620 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 13,360 6,050 7,310 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 70 25 40 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 285 140 145 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 20 789,000 384,050 404,950 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 735,095 359,655 375,440 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 14,155 6,685 7,470 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 9,555 4,225 5,330 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 29,185 13,030 16,155 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 1,655 750 910 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 27,530 12,285 15,240 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 100 50 55 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 325 160 170 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 575 245 330 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 10 5 5 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 21 671,835 324,380 347,455 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 651,200 314,510 336,685 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,130 41,154 28,973 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 651,970 315,075 336,895 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,668 36,117 26,707 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 593,310 289,620 303,690 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,736 38,065 25,034 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 476,145 211,195 264,955 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,420 8,155 6,993 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 470,065 237,350 232,720 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 28,588 34,262 24,385 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 671,880 324,365 347,510 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 651,155 314,605 336,550 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,485 52,659 36,845 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 651,930 315,150 336,780 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,459 43,223 32,064 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 593,305 289,700 303,605 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,150 50,947 33,757 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 475,965 211,275 264,695 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,317 8,555 8,128 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 470,065 237,580 232,480 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,805 45,618 31,843 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 23 671,880 324,370 347,510 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 24 183,715 101,390 82,325 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 51,737 58,211 46,307 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,137 65,515 51,281 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 86.3 89.0 82.7 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 63.3 66.1 59.5 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 13.7 11.0 17.3 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 31 671,835 324,380 347,455 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 20,635 9,870 10,765 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 651,200 314,510 336,685 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 96.9 97.0 96.9 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 84,555 35,770 48,785 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 112,760 44,025 68,740 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 93,885 37,930 55,955 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 80,555 35,585 44,975 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 69,080 32,485 36,595 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 53,480 27,655 25,825 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 40,895 24,170 16,725 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 31,730 19,290 12,445 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 23,715 14,945 8,765 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 16,835 10,845 5,990 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 43,700 31,815 11,890 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 30,825 22,170 8,660 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 12,875 9,645 3,225 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 671,835 324,380 347,450 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 19,865 9,305 10,555 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 651,970 315,075 336,900 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 97.0 97.1 97.0 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 89,435 38,015 51,420 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 118,710 47,280 71,430 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 111,115 46,165 64,950 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 93,150 42,280 50,870 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 75,155 37,245 37,910 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 53,805 31,180 22,625 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 38,455 23,730 14,730 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 26,390 16,570 9,820 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 45,760 32,610 13,145 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 15,460 10,575 4,890 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 9,270 6,605 2,665 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 21,025 15,430 5,590 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 33 671,835 324,380 347,450 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 201,770 87,030 114,735 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 470,065 237,350 232,715 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 70.0 73.2 67.0 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 89,855 43,955 45,905 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 36,590 15,620 20,965 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 62,925 27,000 35,930 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 52,570 22,940 29,630 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 46,485 20,470 26,015 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 41,700 18,885 22,815 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 33,405 17,230 16,175 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 26,110 15,760 10,355 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 22,190 13,715 8,475 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 58,225 41,780 16,445 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 17,300 11,145 6,160 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 12,040 8,115 3,920 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 28,885 22,525 6,360 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 352,715 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 65,402 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 57,602 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 110,495 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 34,390 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 30,889 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 242,220 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 84,020 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 73,542 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 352,725 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 82,123 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 69,234 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 110,500 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,809 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,296 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 242,220 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 99,603 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 83,804 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 352,715 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,400 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,815 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 11,160 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 15,300 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 16,380 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 14,550 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 16,035 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 16,500 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 15,885 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 15,575 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 29,160 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 26,450 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 24,320 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 21,775 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 18,820 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 99,585 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 36,150 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 23,755 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 23,615 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 16,065 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 352,715 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,825 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,905 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 11,350 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 15,925 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 18,925 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 17,710 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 19,315 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 19,220 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 18,600 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 18,065 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 33,020 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 30,105 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 26,375 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 22,525 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 18,455 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 71,395 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 32,450 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 17,910 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 21,035 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 228,665 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 84,322 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 73,677 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.7 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 114,240 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,534 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,693 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 76,255 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,215 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 94,763 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 31,850 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,330 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 44,380 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 228,760 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 99,911 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 83,831 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 114,225 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,667 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,776 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 76,425 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 123,837 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 103,503 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 31,705 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,605 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 50,761 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 155,285 72,720 82,565 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 30,365 31,392 29,657 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 27,637 28,242 27,213 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 154,860 72,355 82,500 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,463 41,493 37,683 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 33,858 35,035 32,826 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 779,590 379,415 400,180 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 398,200 188,090 210,110 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 91,095 44,045 47,045 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 79,855 35,935 43,925 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 74,855 34,950 39,905 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 74,930 35,590 39,335 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 77,470 37,570 39,895 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 381,390 191,325 190,065 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 78,230 38,340 39,890 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 79,250 39,555 39,695 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 79,895 40,205 39,685 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 78,070 39,660 38,410 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 65,945 33,565 32,380 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 43 761,425 370,245 391,180 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 126,165 64,350 61,810 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 39,555 20,090 19,465 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 463,670 223,885 239,785 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 171,590 82,010 89,580 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 113,365 52,635 60,735 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 24,300 12,605 11,695 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 7,825 4,040 3,780 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 68,775 31,800 36,980 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 20,290 8,225 12,060 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.9 14.2 15.5 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 19.3 19.6 18.9 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 19.8 20.1 19.4 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 14.8 14.2 15.4 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 11.8 10.0 13.5 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 64,590 31,700 32,885 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 12,130 6,240 5,885 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 3,730 1,945 1,790 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 48,310 23,640 24,670 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 4,155 1,815 2,335 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 8.5 8.6 8.4 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 9.6 9.7 9.5 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 9.4 9.7 9.2 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 10.4 10.6 10.3 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 2.4 2.2 2.6 5.1 4.1 5.9
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 779,595 379,415 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 775,195 377,555 397,635 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 774,955 377,475 397,485 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 65,610 29,245 36,365 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 113,670 51,875 61,800 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 3,335 1,575 1,760 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 255 140 120 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 210 115 95 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree 0 0 0 195 80 115
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 545 225 320
Plains Cree 50 25 20 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 15 10 10 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 15 0 15 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 130 75 60 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 55 35 20 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 10 0 0 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 45 35 15 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 90 40 50 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 80 35 40 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 0 340 180 165
Carrier 20 15 10 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 15 10 10 1,150 535 610
Dene 20 0 15 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 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 10 0 0 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 10 0 10 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 0 0 0 270 140 130
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone 0 0 10 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 85 35 50
Haida 25 10 15 465 205 260
Inuit languages 55 25 25 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 40 20 20 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 0 0 0 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 30 10 20 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 1,605 770 835 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 170 75 95 185 75 110
Halkomelem 765 375 395 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 10 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 10 0 0 820 370 450
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 1,305 640 665
Squamish 10 10 0 285 125 155
Straits 355 160 200 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 290 155 140 565 295 270
Siouan languages 10 0 10 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota 0 10 0 1,760 870 890
Stoney 10 0 10 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 70 70
Tlingit 0 0 0 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages 30 15 20 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 10 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 0 0 0 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 15 10 10 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 1,180 535 645 1,490 680 805
Haisla 10 0 10 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 90 40 55 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 530 230 295 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 540 255 280 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 85 35 45 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 110,405 50,325 60,085 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 3,055 1,720 1,335 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 10 10 0 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 0 0 0 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 130 55 80 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 0 0 0 1,085 625 470
Oromo 30 10 20 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 95 40 55 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 480 220 265
Semitic languages 2,905 1,655 1,250 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 150 65 90 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 2,200 1,325 875 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 0 0 0 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 465 215 245 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 85 40 40 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 80 30 50 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,575 1,235 1,340 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 280 165 115 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 2,305 1,075 1,230 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 7,790 2,695 5,100 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 15 0 15 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 580 230 355 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 45 30 15 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 125 30 95 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 445 150 290 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 0 0 0 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 465 175 295 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 30 10 20 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 30 15 10 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,955 2,355 4,600 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 25 10 20 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 150 75 75 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 280 150 135 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 40 25 15 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 115 70 45 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 125 45 80 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 610 325 285 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 40 20 20 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 250 145 110 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 255 130 120 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 125 65 65 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 10 0 0 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 69,115 32,295 36,820 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 155 100 60 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 95 55 45 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 8,850 4,085 4,760 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 175 105 70 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 90 50 40 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 85 55 30 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 8,680 3,985 4,700 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 10 10 0 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 90 30 55 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 240 130 110 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 1,295 645 655 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 1,040 535 495 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 35 25 20 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 2,020 920 1,100 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 2,420 1,045 1,375 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 360 150 210 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 130 85 45 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 320 165 155 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 185 75 105 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 1,500 625 875 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 20 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 360 170 185 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 165 85 80 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 135 65 65 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 70 20 45 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 25,600 11,990 13,615 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 1,355 685 665 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 1,520 670 850 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 5,500 2,595 2,910 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 130 55 80 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 16,450 7,775 8,675 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 125 65 60 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 655 325 330 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 875 375 500 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 160 80 80 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 95 40 55 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 865 465 395 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 11,650 5,885 5,760 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 10,145 5,125 5,025 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 190 75 110 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 300 145 160 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 2,750 1,435 1,315 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 10 0 0 905 490 420
Konkani 25 15 0 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 65 40 20 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 150 50 95 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 7,870 3,925 3,945 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 85 35 45 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 95 45 45 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 725 405 325 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 1,505 760 750 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 25 15 10 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 40 30 10 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 1,470 730 740 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 110 75 35 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 24,540 11,000 13,535 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 75 45 30 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 4,280 1,935 2,340 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 2,510 1,160 1,350 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 465 230 240 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 18,430 8,115 10,320 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 70 25 40 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 4,150 1,755 2,395 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 15 0 10 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 15 0 10 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 2,785 1,265 1,525 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 10 0 10 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 10 0 10 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 1,055 530 525 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 25 15 10 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 0 0 0 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 0 0 10 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 15 10 10 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 15 10 10 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 45 20 25 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 95 45 50 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 30 15 20 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 10 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 70 30 40 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 95 65 25 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 385 185 205 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 0 0 10 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 150 80 70 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 220 105 120 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 35 20 15 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 0 0 0 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 15 15 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 1,535 545 990 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 765 235 525 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 785 310 465 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 16,760 7,625 9,135 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 16,685 7,595 9,095 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 7,220 3,345 3,875 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 90 35 50 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 9,970 4,430 5,545 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 10 0 0 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 425 145 275 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 160 65 100 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 780 340 435 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 75 35 35 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 25 15 10 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 25 15 10 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 735 225 510 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 55 20 30 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 700 210 495 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 445 245 200 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 65 30 35 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 375 215 160 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 0 0 0 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 0 0 0 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 2,390 1,095 1,300 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 135 65 75 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 770 300 470 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 1,495 725 765 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 155 90 65 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 779,595 379,420 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 742,415 362,570 379,845 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 126,545 64,655 61,885 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 615,870 297,915 317,965 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 37,180 16,850 20,330 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 48 779,595 379,420 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 647,265 318,280 328,985 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 122,590 56,355 66,235 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 65,425 31,160 34,265 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 12,685 5,535 7,150 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 13,805 5,995 7,810 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 18,905 8,250 10,655 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 8,030 3,455 4,575 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 10,875 4,795 6,080 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 11,770 5,415 6,355 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 9,740 4,780 4,955 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 122,590 56,355 66,235 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 14,630 7,250 7,380 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 22,000 10,740 11,260 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 28,890 12,910 15,980 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 47,930 21,350 26,585 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 9,140 4,105 5,030 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 122,590 56,355 66,235 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 18,495 8,020 10,470 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 340 140 200 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 395 150 245 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 230 90 145 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 140 70 75 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 115 40 75 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 435 220 220 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 1,085 440 640 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 235 90 145 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 370 135 230 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 13,085 5,765 7,325 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 2,050 875 1,175 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 64,655 31,170 33,490 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 225 105 120 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 775 400 375 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 1,120 495 625 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 7,210 3,355 3,860 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 380 230 155 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 1,015 515 495 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 965 475 485 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 1,490 790 700 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 4,495 2,215 2,280 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 1,540 675 865 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 965 485 480 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 530 265 265 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 835 350 485 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 235 125 105 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 600 270 330 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 35,530 17,065 18,470 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 6,745 3,365 3,380 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 4,875 2,405 2,475 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 20 15 10 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 270 170 100 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 225 90 130 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 310 125 180 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 150 95 50 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 200 100 100 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 55 30 30 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 2,325 1,125 1,200 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 1,330 660 670 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 31,910 13,505 18,405 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 75 45 30 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 105 50 50 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 7,095 3,025 4,070 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,520 720 800 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 5,615 2,765 2,855 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 1,090 540 550 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 120 70 50 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 1,270 295 970 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,845 815 1,035 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 190 115 70 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 490 255 240 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 6,415 2,190 4,225 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 175 80 100 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 265 135 135 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 885 345 540 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 1,800 785 1,015 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 2,950 1,280 1,670 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 2,650 1,255 1,395 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 11,770 5,415 6,355 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 1,750 790 960 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 90 50 40 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 65 10 50 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 45 15 35 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 0 10 0 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 25 15 15 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 230 105 130 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,055 485 575 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 0 10 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 220 110 110 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 2,180 1,130 1,045 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 80 40 45 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 260 100 160 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 70 40 30 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 10 10 10 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 55 30 20 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 135 50 90 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 115 30 85 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 1,010 625 385 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 440 215 225 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 635 320 320 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 0 0 0 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 0 0 0 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 25 0 20 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 45 30 15 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 0 0 10 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 30 20 15 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 35 25 15 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 75 50 30 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 10 0 0 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 205 90 115 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 0 0 0 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 210 105 105 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 6,975 3,015 3,960 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 10 0 0 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 35 15 20 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 1,390 610 775 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 75 50 25 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 775 435 340 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 190 95 95 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 30 15 20 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 30 20 10 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 165 45 120 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 635 260 375 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 25 15 10 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 65 15 50 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 105 45 55 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 2,595 1,035 1,560 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 45 20 20 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 10 0 0 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 200 90 110 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 125 40 85 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 20 10 0 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 25 15 15 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 105 35 75 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 325 135 195 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 235 155 80 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 150 105 45 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 90 55 30 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 779,595 379,420 400,175 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 139,315 64,785 74,530 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 166,290 81,045 85,245 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 473,990 233,590 240,400 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 59,330 26,275 33,055 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 30,915 14,535 16,380 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 13,510 7,515 5,990 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 17,405 7,020 10,385 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 23,440 9,115 14,330 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 4,435 2,370 2,065 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 545 260 285 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 779,595 379,415 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 60,850 29,200 31,645 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 59,240 28,530 30,705 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 41,170 19,925 21,245 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 17,660 8,415 9,245 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 405 190 215 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 890 430 460 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 720 240 475 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 718,745 350,215 368,530 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 85 779,595 379,420 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 33,780 16,300 17,480 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 745,815 363,120 382,700 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 779,595 379,420 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 23,520 11,820 11,700 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 23,270 11,705 11,560 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 21,290 10,635 10,655 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 1,880 1,025 855 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 100 45 55 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 250 115 135 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 205 90 105 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 35 15 20 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 15 0 10 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 46,265 21,790 24,480 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 44,120 20,855 23,260 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 29,090 13,795 15,295 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 14,530 6,790 7,740 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 500 270 230 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 2,150 935 1,220 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,065 895 1,170 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 55 30 25 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 35 10 25 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 709,810 345,810 364,000 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 95 779,595 379,420 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 73,010 34,000 39,010 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 15,130 7,670 7,460 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 21,315 9,805 11,510 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 5,540 2,855 2,685 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 9,095 3,485 5,610 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 3,790 1,725 2,070 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 1,925 1,165 755 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 4,420 1,975 2,440 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 1,400 715 685 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 3,070 1,395 1,675 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 4,210 1,740 2,475 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 890 435 455 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 2,230 1,045 1,185 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 706,585 345,415 361,170 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 103 779,595 379,415 400,175 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 69,785 33,605 36,180 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 52,730 25,465 27,265 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 735 370 360 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 18,720 8,815 9,900 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 206,010 101,885 104,125 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 1,055 545 510 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 17,500 8,395 9,105 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 193,180 95,705 97,475 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 10 0 0 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 555 270 285 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 30 10 15 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 60 10 45 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 500 220 275 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 90 25 65 1,895 950 945
European origins 619,595 299,870 319,720 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 472,030 227,980 244,045 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 160 80 80 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 220 135 85 1,975 995 975
English 307,365 147,210 160,150 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 157,355 72,105 85,250 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 600 270 330 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 213,060 101,255 111,805 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 29,985 14,095 15,890 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 30,130 13,980 16,150 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 86,815 39,960 46,855 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 65 40 30 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 50 25 25 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 25 10 15 1,750 950 805
French 86,740 39,920 46,820 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 162,000 77,595 84,405 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 8,945 4,170 4,775 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 60 20 35 940 485 455
Belgian 4,825 2,305 2,520 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 42,050 20,225 21,830 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 540 250 290 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 160 80 80 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 113,705 54,295 59,405 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 135 40 90 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 5,935 2,905 3,030 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 195 95 105 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 78,230 36,975 41,255 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 14,385 6,805 7,580 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 7,955 3,695 4,260 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 6,065 2,910 3,150 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 30,745 14,535 16,210 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 23,410 10,800 12,615 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 3,930 1,975 1,955 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 98,750 46,785 51,960 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 470 225 245 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 355 165 185 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 4,040 1,925 2,110 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,660 725 940 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 970 425 550 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 10,285 4,805 5,480 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 1,040 505 535 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 1,435 745 690 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 140 65 85 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 27,980 13,200 14,780 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 4,510 2,185 2,325 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 18,300 8,750 9,545 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 1,505 745 760 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 42,265 19,815 22,450 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 620 290 330 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 49,405 23,740 25,665 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 265 155 105 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 155 75 80 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 25 20 10 1,280 740 535
Croatian 3,500 1,805 1,690 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 45 20 30 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 3,590 1,680 1,905 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 25,795 12,610 13,190 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 10 0 10 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 180 90 95 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 810 385 425 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 50 30 15 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 5,575 2,695 2,880 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 1,090 535 555 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 140 55 85 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 835 430 405 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 8,550 3,755 4,800 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,360 620 740 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 85 55 30 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 6,300 3,125 3,175 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 180 90 80 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 2,855 1,390 1,465 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 230 80 155 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 145 70 75 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,930 1,510 1,420 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 3,530 1,620 1,915 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 35 10 25 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 20 15 0 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 295 130 165 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 115 55 55 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 0 0 0 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 245 90 160 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 80 25 55 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 65 20 40 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 1,125 515 605
Haitian 150 80 70 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 1,495 730 765 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 10 10 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 0 0 0 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 0 10 0 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 135 60 75 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 15 0 10 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 440 200 235 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 45 20 25 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 345 130 215 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 210 120 90 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 7,955 3,575 4,380 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 400 195 210 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 10 10 0 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 240 75 165 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 30 10 20 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 45 20 25 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 500 200 295 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 885 405 480 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 610 255 355 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 150 65 80 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 130 60 70 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 190 95 95 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 270 130 140 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 130 60 65 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 125 65 60 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 155 60 100 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 3,020 1,390 1,625 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 220 135 90 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 55 20 35 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 35 15 20 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 345 135 210 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 360 155 210 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 25 15 10 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 155 70 85 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 380 175 200 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 8,510 4,355 4,150 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 840 440 400 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 0 0 0 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 0 0 0 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 10 10 0 1,585 855 735
Beninese 10 0 0 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 10 10 0 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 15 10 10 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 30 20 10 1,845 955 885
Congolese 80 30 45 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 0 0 0 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 0 0 0 845 470 375
Gabonese 0 0 0 1,405 660 750
Gambian 0 0 0 975 495 475
Ghanaian 100 55 50 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 0 0 0 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 30 15 15 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 25 0 25 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 25 10 15 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 15 10 0 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 0 0 0 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 390 220 175 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 0 0 0 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 40 35 0 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 20 10 20 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 10 15 0 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 0 0 0 840 495 345
Yoruba 15 10 0 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 115 65 50 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 1,220 680 540 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 60 45 15 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 25 15 10 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 0 0 0 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 0 0 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 515 290 230 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 175 110 60 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 25 10 20 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 295 180 110 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 60 20 35 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 75 45 35 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 40 10 35 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 3,615 1,740 1,875 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 205 115 90 1,870 955 915
Amhara 0 0 0 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 10 0 0 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 0 0 10 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 0 0 0 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 70 30 40 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 275 125 155 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 0 0 0 665 355 305
Kenyan 255 125 130 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 0 0 0 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 40 20 20 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 20 10 15 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 90 40 45 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 0 0 10 1,285 575 710
Somali 140 70 65 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 2,140 1,020 1,120 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 30 20 10 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 10 10 0 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 85 45 40 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 40 15 20 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 120 70 50 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 0 0 0 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 200 105 95 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 2,940 1,525 1,415 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 405 185 215 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,585 1,365 1,220 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 68,765 31,680 37,085 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 6,745 3,440 3,300 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 175 100 80 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 575 345 230 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 420 210 205 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 25 15 10 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 45 25 20 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 85 40 40 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 0 0 0 1,515 810 705
Iranian 1,990 970 1,020 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 140 90 50 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 235 115 120 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 115 70 45 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 50 20 35 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 40 35 10 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 15 10 0 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 10 0 0 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 1,155 580 580 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 180 85 95 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 0 0 0 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 325 230 100 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 635 290 340 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 20 15 10 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 85 20 60 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 625 315 310 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 25 15 15 1,040 540 500
Uighur 25 15 10 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 10 10 0 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 20 15 10 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 245 140 110 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 16,095 8,170 7,925 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 85 40 45 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 65 30 30 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 15 10 0 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 13,860 7,025 6,835 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 105 65 40 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 75 30 40 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 0 10 10 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 170 55 115 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 575 310 270 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 1,095 575 515 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 55 20 35 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 245 115 125 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 85 45 45 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 240 120 120 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 46,255 20,230 26,030 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 135 55 80 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 405 220 185 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 23,990 10,955 13,030 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 10,025 3,865 6,165 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 15 15 0 805 420 390
Indonesian 740 320 420 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 5,035 2,100 2,940 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 0 0 0 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 3,160 1,450 1,710 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 120 65 55 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 440 145 300 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 170 85 85 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 70 35 35 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 640 250 385 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 810 240 575 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 35 15 15 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 2,955 1,360 1,600 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 60 15 50 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 320 165 155 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 320 170 155 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 5,485 2,650 2,835 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 2,885 1,345 1,535 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 1,240 680 560 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 1,490 695 800 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 275 145 125 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 695 300 400 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 255 105 145 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 115 60 60 1,530 725 805
Samoan 90 55 35 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 110 65 40 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 352,720 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 244,260 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 107,755 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 705 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 352,725 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 48,530 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 304,195 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 352,720 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 3,325 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 49,820 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 102,045 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 114,870 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 82,665 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 352,720 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 101,140 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 56,930 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 51,775 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 42,560 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 100,315 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 352,720 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 349,970 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 2,755 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 352,720 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 341,725 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 11,000 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 352,725 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 67,580 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 110,135 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 53,665 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 56,575 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 19,145 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 27,255 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 18,365 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 352,725 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 330,200 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 22,525 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 352,725 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 203,520 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 140,415 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 8,785 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 352,725 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 11,245 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 40,950 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 47,425 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 62,115 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 77,025 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 66,225 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 34,385 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 13,345 ... ... 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 141 343,765 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 255,350 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 88,415 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 76,165 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 237,755 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 54.9 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 17.1 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 943 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,189 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 425,022 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 501,577 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 106,440 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 12.0 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 44.9 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 951 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,037 ... ... 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 146 671,875 324,370 347,510 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 98,650 51,930 46,720 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 195,040 92,085 102,960 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 378,190 180,355 197,830 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 68,975 51,625 17,350 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 27,760 16,150 11,610 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 41,220 35,475 5,740 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 133,920 51,180 82,745 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 22,240 8,065 14,175 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 153,050 69,490 83,560 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 94,770 40,995 53,780 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 11,080 4,605 6,480 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,055 3,115 1,940 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 34,205 15,785 18,425 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 7,930 4,985 2,945 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 414,845 199,060 215,790 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 40,055 23,465 16,590 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 111,465 54,560 56,905 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 263,330 121,035 142,290 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 44,955 33,845 11,115 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 18,145 10,625 7,520 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 26,815 23,220 3,590 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 95,905 36,540 59,365 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 14,645 5,425 9,225 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 107,815 45,230 62,585 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 68,860 28,290 40,575 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 7,315 2,790 4,530 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 3,410 1,775 1,635 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 24,025 10,125 13,905 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 4,200 2,260 1,940 175,685 102,415 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 151 671,880 324,365 347,510 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 293,695 144,015 149,680 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 30,180 8,030 22,150 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 30,180 8,030 22,145 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15,140 6,365 8,775 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,955 1,540 415 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 13,180 4,820 8,360 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 19,960 8,120 11,845 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,380 665 1,720 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 6,380 2,035 4,345 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3,935 1,465 2,475 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 170 60 110 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,275 795 480 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,800 1,120 680 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 3,275 1,825 1,445 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 745 160 585 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 44,205 15,980 28,230 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 925 225 705 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 3,350 1,250 2,105 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,580 735 6,845 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 6,390 2,195 4,195 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 930 340 580 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 8,335 2,630 5,710 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 16,700 8,610 8,090 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 64,810 22,755 42,060 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 105 40 65 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,585 1,765 4,820 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 58,115 20,950 37,170 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 15,015 8,285 6,730 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 7,315 3,430 3,885 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,200 1,060 1,145 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 125 50 75 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 4,710 3,520 1,195 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 660 225 435 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 11,070 7,035 4,035 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 8,285 5,770 2,515 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 1,090 170 920 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,535 990 545 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 160 105 50 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 74,475 69,400 5,075 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 2,060 1,330 735 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 10,685 9,390 1,295 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 13,620 12,075 1,540 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 30 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 21,020 20,460 560 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 17,890 17,375 520 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 9,165 8,765 400 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 11,545 7,585 3,960 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,245 2,925 2,315 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 6,300 4,655 1,645 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 65,825 12,665 53,160 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,065 1,945 2,120 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 60,190 9,720 50,470 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,565 1,000 570 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 25,900 14,125 11,775 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 15,530 5,220 10,310 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 190 170 20 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 520 465 60 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 2,930 2,145 785 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 6,730 6,130 600 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 70 25 50 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 70 25 45 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 151 414,850 199,060 215,790 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 151,520 78,030 73,495 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 17,665 4,205 13,460 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 17,665 4,205 13,460 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10,955 4,410 6,545 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,270 930 340 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 9,690 3,480 6,205 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 13,010 5,110 7,895 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,545 380 1,170 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 4,115 1,295 2,825 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,810 1,030 1,780 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 100 45 60 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 785 480 305 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,040 600 440 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 2,210 1,230 985 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 390 60 335 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 32,505 10,750 21,755 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 700 140 555 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,740 945 1,790 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,765 570 5,195 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 4,780 1,330 3,450 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 780 295 480 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 5,535 1,500 4,035 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 12,210 5,965 6,245 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 46,190 15,635 30,550 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 25 45 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 4,750 1,100 3,655 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,365 14,505 26,860 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10,020 5,020 5,000 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 5,295 2,340 2,955 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,530 685 840 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 80 30 50 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 2,755 1,865 890 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 365 100 260 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,710 5,700 3,015 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,190 5,095 2,090 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 635 95 540 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 775 425 345 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 115 75 35 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 49,580 45,560 4,020 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 1,410 780 635 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 6,980 5,895 1,085 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,780 7,645 1,130 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 15 0 15 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 14,870 14,405 470 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 11,620 11,240 380 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 5,900 5,605 300 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,775 5,490 3,285 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,815 2,020 1,790 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,970 3,470 1,495 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 47,195 9,085 38,110 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,180 1,485 1,695 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 43,015 7,040 35,980 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,000 560 440 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 18,675 10,055 8,615 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 11,380 3,960 7,420 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 135 115 20 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 275 235 40 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 2,195 1,550 650 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,685 4,190 490 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 50 15 40 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 55 15 35 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 157 671,880 324,365 347,510 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 293,690 144,010 149,680 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 378,190 180,355 197,830 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 324,495 154,080 170,415 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 230,005 107,595 122,405 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 94,495 46,480 48,010 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 53,690 26,280 27,415 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 14,030 7,275 6,755 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 3,670 1,100 2,570 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 1,775 915 860 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 13,840 7,420 6,415 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 2,135 875 1,260 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 500 215 285 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 17,735 8,470 9,265 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 157 414,845 199,060 215,790 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 151,520 78,025 73,490 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 263,325 121,030 142,295 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 232,465 107,505 124,960 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 172,860 78,625 94,235 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 59,605 28,885 30,725 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 30,860 13,530 17,335 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 7,510 3,535 3,975 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 3,235 955 2,280 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 1,335 605 730 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 5,475 2,710 2,775 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 1,845 765 1,075 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 340 135 200 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 11,125 4,825 6,305 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 671,880 324,370 347,510 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 403,195 205,385 197,800 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 375,600 189,630 185,980 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 27,590 15,765 11,825 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 268,690 118,980 149,705 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 60.0 63.3 56.9 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 55.9 58.5 53.5 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 6.8 7.7 6.0 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 164 671,880 324,365 347,505 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 245,815 107,890 137,925 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 426,060 216,480 209,580 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 189,845 105,305 84,540 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 236,215 111,175 125,040 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.6 41.8 41.4 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 168 403,190 205,390 197,805 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 7,150 3,680 3,465 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 396,045 201,710 194,340 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 334,610 165,705 168,905 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 61,435 36,000 25,435 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 172 403,190 205,390 197,800 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 7,145 3,680 3,465 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 396,045 201,705 194,340 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 42,755 25,170 17,585 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 56,085 14,565 41,515 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 26,380 20,735 5,645 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 31,235 6,880 24,350 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 49,995 17,185 32,815 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 13,885 5,725 8,155 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 98,310 41,295 57,020 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 55,960 52,790 3,170 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 13,105 10,600 2,500 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,340 6,760 1,580 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 403,190 205,385 197,805 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 7,145 3,680 3,465 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 396,045 201,705 194,340 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 13,640 10,130 3,505 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 2,925 2,630 295 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 1,295 1,050 245 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 32,090 28,660 3,430 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 17,945 13,845 4,095 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 7,810 5,580 2,240 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 49,290 22,655 26,640 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 16,480 12,210 4,260 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 7,385 4,175 3,210 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 11,255 4,170 7,090 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 7,605 3,940 3,665 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 27,650 15,075 12,580 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 345 140 205 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 18,365 10,620 7,740 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 29,470 9,610 19,860 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 53,455 10,970 42,490 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 10,130 4,880 5,250 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 34,980 14,785 20,205 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 17,770 7,370 10,395 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 36,155 19,220 16,935 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 174 375,600 189,625 185,975 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 34,590 16,255 18,335 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 1,425 930 495 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 54,325 40,680 13,640 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 285,265 131,755 153,510 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 285,260 131,755 153,510 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 128,070 55,720 72,355 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 134,990 63,040 71,950 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 19,140 10,700 8,445 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 3,065 2,295 765 157,970 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 175 339,590 172,440 167,145 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 245,735 126,515 119,225 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 18,435 8,090 10,345 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 23,040 9,750 13,290 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 28,700 12,755 15,945 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 14,255 8,880 5,370 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 9,420 6,450 2,965 193,595 113,525 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 176 339,585 172,440 167,150 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 127,945 59,210 68,740 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 124,030 62,615 61,415 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 50,305 27,950 22,355 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 17,795 9,825 7,975 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 19,505 12,840 6,665 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 177 339,585 172,435 167,150 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 18,410 13,015 5,390 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 53,405 33,395 20,005 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 90,750 47,715 43,030 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 81,930 33,810 48,120 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 44,900 18,150 26,745 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 50,200 26,345 23,850 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 178 439,940 223,150 216,795 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 438,025 222,300 215,725 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 436,160 221,410 214,750 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 434,935 221,120 213,815 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 1,225 290 940 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 1,865 890 975 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 60 20 40 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 370 180 190
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 40 25 10
Plains Cree 0 0 0 95 60 35
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 925 510 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,895 995 900
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 25
Ojibway 0 0 0 765 380 385
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 165 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 45
South Slavey 0 0 0 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages 0 0 0 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 0 0 0 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 35 10 25
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 10 0 0
Salish languages 35 15 25 110 25 85
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 10 0 10 15 10 10
Lillooet 10 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 15 10 15 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 10 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 25 10 15 35 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 10 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 0 10 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,805 865 940 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 25 25 0 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 0 0 0 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 25 20 0 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 0 10 0 200 95 100
Arabic 20 20 0 5,585 3,695 1,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 205 155 55
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 30 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 220 105 115 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 25 15 10 475 230 245
Vietnamese 195 90 105 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 30 10 15 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 0 0 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 10 15 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 0 0 0 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 0 0 0 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 0 0 0 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 345 140 205 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 0 0 0 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 85 25 55 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 80 25 55 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 0 0 10 205 110 90
Croatian 0 0 0 220 130 95
Czech 0 10 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 0 0 95 45 55
Polish 10 0 0 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 55 25 35 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 0 0 0 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 25 0
Slovak 0 0 0 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 0 0 0 1,210 485 725
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 0 10 0 25 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 10 0 15 15 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages 55 30 30 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 10 0 85 40 40
Danish 0 0 0 90 50 35
Dutch 15 15 10 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 35 15 25 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 65 30 40
Swedish 0 0 0 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Yiddish 0 0 0 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 495 225
Greek 0 0 0 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 90 40 55 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 90 35 45 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 0 0 0 530 275 245
Gujarati 0 0 0 880 300 585
Hindi 20 20 0 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 0 0 0 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 70 25 50 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 0 0 0 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 0 0 0 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 0 0 0 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 0 0 0 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 115 40 75 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 10 0 0 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 10 0 0 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 0 0 0 745 365 380
Spanish 95 30 65 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 95 30 70 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 160 95 65 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 10
Igbo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lingala 0 0 0 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 25 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 80 50 30
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 60 10 50 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 55 10 45 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 805 440 365 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 805 445 365 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 400 225 170 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 10 0 10 70 25 45
Mandarin 370 190 175 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 30 20 15 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 270 155 115
Burmese 0 0 0 75 35 35
Karenic languages 0 0 0 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 0 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 45 10 35 675 270 405
Lao 0 0 0 150 70 80
Thai 45 10 40 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 15 0 10 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 15 0 0 685 435 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 0 10 595 270 325
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. 0 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 1,915 850 1,065 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 635 275 360 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 1,215 555 660 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 10 0 10 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 55 15 35 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 179 439,940 223,145 216,795 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 427,590 217,680 209,910 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 1,750 560 1,185 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 5,065 2,460 2,605 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 5,205 2,295 2,915 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 465 125 340 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 4,740 2,165 2,575 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 10 10 0 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 10 0 10 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 310 145 165 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 180 773,310 376,250 397,060 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 652,650 317,445 335,200 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 120,665 58,800 61,860 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 66,675 32,555 34,120 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 53,985 26,250 27,740 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 47,885 23,195 24,690 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 33,290 15,890 17,400 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 14,605 7,310 7,290 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 6,100 3,045 3,055 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 745,635 362,360 383,275 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 433,905 211,490 222,410 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 311,735 150,865 160,870 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 159,140 77,270 81,865 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 152,590 73,590 79,000 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 131,690 63,675 68,010 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 90,195 43,185 47,010 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 41,495 20,490 21,005 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 20,900 9,915 10,985 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Vancouver Island and Coast [Economic region], British Columbia and Canada [Country] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 2, 2024).

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