Census Profile, 2016 Census
Région de Montréal [Health region, December 2017], Quebec and Canada [Country]

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Characteristic Région de Montréal
Quebec
[Health region, December 2017]
Canada

[Country]
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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,942,044 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,886,481 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 2.9 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 939,112 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 870,373 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3,889.8 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 499.26 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,942,045 944,485 997,560 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 304,470 155,315 149,150 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 109,735 56,060 53,680 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 104,380 53,250 51,135 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 90,350 46,010 44,335 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 1,313,915 653,520 660,400 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 97,835 49,370 48,465 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 139,720 69,190 70,530 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 153,500 75,655 77,850 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 152,195 74,675 77,520 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 147,480 73,445 74,040 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 128,970 65,110 63,860 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 125,505 63,790 61,715 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 131,865 67,070 64,795 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 127,010 62,675 64,335 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 109,825 52,545 57,285 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 323,655 135,650 188,010 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 95,180 44,330 50,855 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 72,395 31,980 40,410 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 57,285 24,015 33,275 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 46,700 18,670 28,030 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 52,100 16,660 35,440 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 32,315 11,370 20,940 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 15,195 4,360 10,835 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 3,950 830 3,125 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 645 100 545 8,230 1,340 6,890
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 15.7 16.4 15.0 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 67.7 69.2 66.2 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 16.7 14.4 18.8 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 2.7 1.8 3.6 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 40.6 39.4 41.8 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 39.1 38.2 40.1 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 870,375 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 99,485 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 126,600 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 643,860 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 32,185 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 33,500 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 108,890 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 465,915 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 3,365 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 425 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 870,370 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 342,510 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 259,295 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 118,640 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 97,485 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 52,435 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,895,000 ... ... 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 1,637,570 789,170 848,405 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 799,700 402,505 397,195 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 579,130 290,175 288,960 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 220,570 112,335 108,240 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 837,870 386,660 451,205 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 585,780 308,260 277,520 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 33,635 14,010 19,620 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 127,000 46,890 80,110 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 91,460 17,505 73,960 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 485,285 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 241,425 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 109,085 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 93,225 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 41,555 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 485,285 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 385,585 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 275,400 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 110,185 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 99,700 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 81,195 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 18,505 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 385,590 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 178,110 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 207,480 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 82,310 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 85,985 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 39,180 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 99,700 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 63,315 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 26,780 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 9,610 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 488,715 238,040 250,675 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 870,375 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 469,260 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 172,620 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 296,640 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 7,860 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 393,255 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 342,505 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 50,750 ... ... 582,350 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 1,914,760 933,260 981,495 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 220,425 109,555 110,870 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 517,445 230,455 286,990 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 1,131,680 575,455 556,230 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 45,205 17,800 27,410 648,970 265,920 383,045
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 1,914,760 933,265 981,495 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 543,485 270,085 273,400 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 1,164,335 562,200 602,135 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 163,030 83,805 79,225 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 43,910 17,175 26,735 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 625,000 311,990 313,015 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 32.6 33.4 31.9 22.8 22.7 22.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 1,914,760 933,265 981,495 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 1,823,080 887,655 935,430 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 1,195,590 584,185 611,400 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 307,080 153,045 154,040 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 888,510 431,145 457,365 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 627,495 303,460 324,030 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 585 210 375 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 310 115 190 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 275 100 175 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 25 5 20 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 45 10 30 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 0 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 15 5 10 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 50 20 30 315 125 190
Plains Cree 0 0 0 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 5 0 5 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 0 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 135 45 85 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 15 5 10 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 15 5 10 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 10 10 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 20 10 10 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 0 5 0 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 0 0 0 190 85 105
Carrier 0 0 0 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin 0 0 0 660 295 360
Dene 0 0 0 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in 0 0 0 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 80 25 50
Sekani 5 0 0 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages 5 5 0 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 765 365 400
South Slavey 0 0 0 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 5 5 5 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 180 90 90
Tahltan 0 0 0 95 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 0 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 205 55 150 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 175 45 130 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 35 10 25 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 30 15 15 1,115 485 635
Cayuga 0 0 0 45 20 20
Mohawk 30 15 10 980 430 555
Oneida 0 0 0 55 20 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 0 0 0 465 230 235
Salish languages 0 0 0 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 0 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 0 0 0 475 225 245
Lillooet 0 0 0 315 155 155
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 445 225 220
Squamish 0 0 0 40 20 20
Straits 0 0 0 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 255 135 125
Siouan languages 0 0 0 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 0 0 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 0 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 880 435 445
Nisga'a 5 0 5 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 25 10 10 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 626,910 303,255 323,655 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 122,040 64,460 57,580 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 13,915 7,405 6,515 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 8,560 4,560 3,995 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5,355 2,835 2,520 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 690 330 360 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 15 10 5 805 455 350
Oromo 5 5 0 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 660 310 350 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 15 15 5 365 195 170
Semitic languages 107,255 56,630 50,625 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 585 275 310 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 102,805 54,345 48,465 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 60 30 25 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5 0 0 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 0 0 0 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 3,435 1,795 1,635 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 10 5 5 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 310 150 160 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 20 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 175 100 75 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 24,425 11,465 12,960 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 4,975 2,315 2,660 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 19,435 9,145 10,295 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 5 5 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 17,460 6,340 11,120 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 100 35 65 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 650 230 420 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 0 0 0 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 375 120 250 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 1,910 695 1,210 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 445 200 245 1,430 665 760
Malay 455 185 270 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 185 85 100 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 80 40 40 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 12,980 4,650 8,330 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 40 10 35 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 240 100 135 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 36,850 16,265 20,580 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 1,320 635 685 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 35,020 15,370 19,650 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 510 265 250 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 11,900 5,990 5,910 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 200 105 95 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 330 185 150 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 10,865 5,390 5,470 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 495 300 195 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 20 10 10 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 328,955 158,580 170,385 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 1,730 880 855 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 7,455 3,530 3,925 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 41,965 18,705 23,260 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 570 200 370 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 205 75 125 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 365 125 245 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 41,395 18,505 22,895 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 55 30 20 810 385 430
Bosnian 285 135 150 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 4,295 2,055 2,240 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 1,195 590 605 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 830 380 445 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 100 45 55 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 8,870 3,815 5,060 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 18,990 8,425 10,565 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 1,490 730 765 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 475 215 265 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 640 260 385 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 405 185 225 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 3,680 1,595 2,085 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 80 40 40 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 60 35 25 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 5 1,090 540 550
Welsh 15 10 10 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 530 295 235
Germanic languages 15,165 7,225 7,940 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 70 35 35 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 205 90 115 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 1,175 590 585 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 5 5 0 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 6,070 2,695 3,380 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 55 25 30 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 110 60 50 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 335 150 185 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 145 50 95 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 6,925 3,495 3,430 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 70 40 30 525 280 240
Greek 20,075 9,905 10,175 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 52,610 27,185 25,430 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 34,700 18,190 16,515 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 9,620 4,915 4,710 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 5,120 2,520 2,600 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 2,325 1,260 1,060 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 20 15 0 565 300 265
Konkani 80 50 35 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 200 120 75 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 160 80 80 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 5 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 8,930 4,950 3,980 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 260 125 135 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 445 210 235 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 7,520 3,930 3,590 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 17,675 8,860 8,815 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 585 310 275 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 905 480 430 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 16,185 8,070 8,115 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 235 135 100 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 189,890 91,120 98,775 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 220 105 110 865 440 425
Italian 74,490 35,605 38,885 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 18,525 8,890 9,635 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 18,370 8,720 9,650 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 78,215 37,760 40,460 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 75 40 30 720 380 340
Japanese 1,705 540 1,160 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 145 65 75 1,715 910 805
Georgian 145 65 75 1,715 910 805
Korean 4,160 1,870 2,295 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 155 65 90 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 155 65 90 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 13,995 7,115 6,885 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 790 390 400 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 695 395 300 1,535 815 720
Edo 60 35 25 1,670 770 900
Ewe 330 185 145 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 1,185 615 570 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 55 25 30 920 445 470
Ganda 10 5 5 1,295 625 665
Igbo 80 45 30 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 1,520 700 820 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,190 570 620 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,030 465 565 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 55 35 30 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 890 425 470 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 1,720 940 780 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 165 100 65 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,225 2,195 2,025 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 125 70 55 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 0 5 0 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 120 70 55 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 415 220 195 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 35 20 15 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 190 90 100 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 195 105 85 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 52,755 24,555 28,200 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 52,610 24,480 28,130 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 15,850 7,470 8,380 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 300 130 165 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 30,720 14,210 16,510 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 20 10 10 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,400 1,105 1,295 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 755 330 425 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,505 1,200 1,305 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 60 30 30 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 140 75 70 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 45 20 30 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 35 20 15 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 35 25 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 1,850 830 1,020 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 1,490 740 750 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 350 85 265 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 5 80 35 55
Turkic languages 5,555 2,835 2,720 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 200 115 85 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 4,935 2,525 2,415 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 140 70 75 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 120 60 60 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 150 70 85 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 4,020 1,780 2,245 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 150 55 90 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 220 70 150 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 3,655 1,645 2,005 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 390 210 180 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 91,675 45,610 46,065 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 25,180 12,815 12,370 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 18,755 9,105 9,650 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 37,330 18,385 18,945 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 10,410 5,310 5,100 33,900 16,535 17,365
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 1,914,760 933,260 981,495 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 1,740,115 848,195 891,920 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 1,390,200 681,115 709,085 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 437,075 216,655 220,420 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 953,130 464,465 488,665 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 349,915 167,075 182,840 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 230 105 125 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 135 60 75 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 130 60 70 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 10 0 5 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 15 5 10 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 10 5 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 30 15 15 110 55 60
Plains Cree 0 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 5 0 5 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 0 0 0 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 65 30 35 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 0 0 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 0 5 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 5 0 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 5 0 5 370 170 200
Ojibway 0 0 0 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 0 0 5 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10,255 5,120 5,135
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 50 30 20
Carrier 0 0 0 245 115 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 255 125 130
Dene 0 0 0 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in 0 0 0 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 0 0 0 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 55 55
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 0 0 0 10 5 0
Inuit languages 70 30 45 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 60 20 40 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 10 10 5 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 15 10 5 255 115 140
Oneida 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 0 0 85 40 45
Salish languages 0 0 0 285 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 45 20 25
Lillooet 0 0 0 25 15 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 55 30 20
Squamish 0 0 0 5 0 5
Straits 0 0 0 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 0 0 0 255 140 120
Stoney 0 0 0 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 315 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 15
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 75 45 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 349,680 166,975 182,710 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 58,305 29,785 28,520 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 5,315 2,790 2,520 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 3,635 1,920 1,720 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 1,680 875 800 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 335 145 190 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 5 0 5 620 330 285
Oromo 0 5 0 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 325 140 190 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 185 85 95
Semitic languages 52,600 26,820 25,780 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 285 130 155 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 50,575 25,800 24,770 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 35 15 20 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 0 0 5 735 335 400
Hebrew 1,500 775 725 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 0 0 0 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 180 85 95 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 55 25 30 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 17,930 8,340 9,585 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 3,120 1,425 1,695 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 14,805 6,915 7,890 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 8,615 3,420 5,195 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 15 5 5 290 140 155
Cebuano 210 90 120 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 0 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 110 45 65 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 695 285 410 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 135 70 65 435 220 210
Malay 130 65 65 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 55 30 30 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 10 5 5 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,190 2,795 4,400 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 15 5 10 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 45 20 30 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 14,360 6,180 8,180 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 570 265 305 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 13,580 5,825 7,755 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 215 95 115 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 9,270 4,610 4,660 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 125 70 50 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 155 80 75 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 8,700 4,285 4,415 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 280 165 115 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 15 5 5 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 185,570 88,155 97,415 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 990 485 505 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 5,185 2,375 2,810 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 25,165 11,655 13,505 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 140 60 80 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 60 30 30 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 75 25 50 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 25,025 11,600 13,425 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 15 5 10 230 105 120
Bosnian 165 80 90 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 3,115 1,505 1,610 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 525 240 280 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 250 115 130 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 60 30 30 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 3,985 1,770 2,210 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 13,830 6,445 7,380 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 875 425 445 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 200 90 110 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 135 65 75 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 130 50 75 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 1,720 765 955 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 670 310 360
Celtic languages 15 10 0 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 0 5 0 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 80 50 30
Germanic languages 6,165 3,130 3,035 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 15 10 5 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 30 10 15 855 410 445
Dutch 185 90 95 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 1,075 480 595 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 30 10 20 270 120 150
Norwegian 15 5 5 345 145 200
Swedish 75 35 40 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 0 10 355 170 185
Yiddish 4,725 2,480 2,250 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 1,625 820 810
Greek 10,425 4,915 5,515 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 37,260 18,710 18,555 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 24,025 12,260 11,765 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 7,295 3,625 3,675 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 3,285 1,600 1,690 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 1,160 600 555 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 0 0 0 135 70 70
Konkani 30 15 15 720 355 370
Marathi 65 35 30 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 105 50 60 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,380 3,455 2,925 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 90 45 50 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 245 125 130 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 5,355 2,715 2,635 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 13,120 6,385 6,735 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 300 150 145 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 675 335 340 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 12,150 5,895 6,255 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 65 50 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 100,370 46,875 53,495 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 85 40 45 355 165 190
Italian 27,910 12,205 15,700 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 9,660 4,550 5,105 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 12,610 6,110 6,495 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 50,090 23,945 26,135 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 180 85 95
Japanese 735 310 430 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 60 35 30 1,040 565 475
Georgian 65 30 30 1,035 565 475
Korean 2,945 1,350 1,595 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 125 60 65 910 440 470
Mongolian 125 60 65 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 3,535 1,725 1,805 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 370 180 195 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 180 100 80 340 180 160
Edo 10 0 0 415 175 240
Ewe 75 30 45 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 350 175 180 825 400 425
Ga 10 5 10 250 105 140
Ganda 0 0 0 345 160 185
Igbo 10 5 5 1,000 485 510
Lingala 380 155 225 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 360 170 195 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 265 115 155 1,530 670 865
Shona 20 5 10 1,035 475 560
Swahili 275 145 130 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 540 300 235 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 35 15 15 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 645 325 325 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 35 20 15 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 0 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 585 340 240 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 45 20 30 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 250 125 120 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 295 195 100 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 41,620 19,770 21,850 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 41,560 19,740 21,815 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 11,620 5,465 6,155 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 105 50 55 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 26,085 12,475 13,605 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 0 0 0 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,410 645 765 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 580 265 315 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,735 830 900 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 60 30 30 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 20 5 10 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 0 0 0 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 15 10 5 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 930 455 475 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 810 410 400 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 120 50 75 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 3,620 1,800 1,820 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 65 35 35 1,245 640 610
Turkish 3,315 1,645 1,665 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 100 50 45 610 315 290
Uzbek 95 45 50 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 50 20 25 455 230 225
Uralic languages 1,335 560 775 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 25 10 15 975 365 610
Finnish 30 15 20 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 1,280 535 740 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 95 60 35 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 174,640 85,070 89,575 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 34,135 17,340 16,800 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 38,285 18,350 19,930 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 77,415 36,940 40,475 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 24,800 12,435 12,370 69,315 33,465 35,850
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 1,914,760 933,260 981,500 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 1,358,400 658,450 699,945 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 164,875 83,085 81,795 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 156,830 77,380 79,450 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 183,265 88,830 94,430 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 280 100 180 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 182,980 88,730 94,250 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 21,915 11,010 10,900 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 13,995 6,950 7,045 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 14,585 7,085 7,495 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 905 470 435 2,080 1,075 1,010
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,591,010 770,800 820,205 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,527,425 741,020 786,405 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,198 31,716 27,061 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,527,630 741,070 786,560 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 26,873 28,718 25,306 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,319,250 651,480 667,770 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,843 31,722 24,323 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,220,350 562,060 658,295 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,964 2,979 7,393 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,076,775 552,940 523,830 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,102 31,811 26,411 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,590,985 770,725 820,250 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,526,955 740,635 786,315 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,670 50,317 37,410 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,527,155 740,685 786,470 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,155 39,256 31,292 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,318,335 651,115 667,215 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,430 51,690 35,370 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,220,065 561,415 658,655 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,727 6,430 8,832 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,076,765 553,085 523,680 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,754 49,167 35,982 46,057 54,369 37,193
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,590,985 770,730 820,255 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 24 451,855 249,195 202,655 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 47,182 50,049 44,352 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 62,105 69,189 53,395 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 85.8 90.2 80.3 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 69.1 73.0 64.1 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 14.2 9.8 19.7 11.7 8.4 16.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,591,010 770,800 820,205 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 63,580 29,785 33,800 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 1,527,425 741,020 786,405 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 239,225 118,900 120,325 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 304,770 130,875 173,895 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 235,475 104,540 130,935 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 186,820 89,430 97,390 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 152,610 72,485 80,130 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 107,705 52,510 55,195 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 75,560 38,430 37,135 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 57,765 30,270 27,490 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 40,455 22,220 18,235 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 27,515 16,235 11,280 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 99,530 65,125 34,405 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 59,525 37,210 22,320 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 40,005 27,915 12,090 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,591,005 770,800 820,205 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 63,380 29,730 33,650 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 1,527,625 741,070 786,560 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 244,920 120,610 124,310 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 317,790 137,530 180,265 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 280,350 127,895 152,455 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 233,880 112,565 121,315 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 161,415 77,845 83,565 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 100,755 51,380 49,375 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 64,225 34,415 29,810 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 37,690 21,995 15,690 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 86,605 56,830 29,775 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 23,470 14,370 9,095 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 15,190 9,590 5,605 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 47,945 32,870 15,070 1,095,140 804,690 290,445
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,591,010 770,805 820,205 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 514,235 217,860 296,375 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 1,076,770 552,940 523,830 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 67.7 71.7 63.9 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 149,115 72,790 76,325 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 93,250 43,420 49,830 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 167,710 80,255 87,450 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 139,770 68,060 71,710 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 124,900 62,855 62,045 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 100,740 50,135 50,605 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 74,570 38,925 35,645 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 55,005 29,595 25,410 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 45,820 24,710 21,105 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 125,895 82,190 43,705 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 30,000 17,920 12,080 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 20,735 13,030 7,710 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 75,155 51,235 23,915 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 870,370 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 52,519 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 46,559 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 342,510 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 30,642 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 27,860 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 527,865 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 71,245 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 62,917 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 870,370 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 76,614 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,682 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 342,490 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,473 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,940 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 527,880 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 99,413 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,682 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 870,375 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 24,465 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 21,890 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 38,230 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 53,480 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 50,070 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 44,750 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 45,725 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 47,060 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 46,115 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 42,655 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 77,515 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 63,470 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 52,585 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 43,035 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 35,265 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 184,085 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 62,300 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 39,110 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 40,015 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 42,665 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 870,375 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 25,570 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 22,120 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 38,565 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 56,115 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 56,305 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 52,835 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 57,450 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 57,295 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 53,145 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 49,970 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 85,660 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 67,270 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 52,000 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 41,015 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 31,890 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 123,170 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 52,170 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 27,430 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 43,570 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 489,520 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 72,845 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 64,039 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 169,175 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 71,408 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 61,304 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 208,095 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,649 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 79,750 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 95,475 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 49,168 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 45,426 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 489,420 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 102,221 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 81,540 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 168,845 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,556 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,271 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 208,250 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 124,472 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 98,758 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 95,425 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 60,918 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,129 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 443,400 218,395 225,005 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 27,024 26,960 27,071 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 25,186 24,951 25,373 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 442,760 217,825 224,930 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 37,613 38,298 36,950 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 31,122 31,265 30,983 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,895,000 925,870 969,130 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 1,202,765 579,085 623,680 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 287,610 143,605 144,000 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 252,935 116,590 136,345 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 255,250 122,145 133,110 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 221,160 106,575 114,585 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 185,810 90,175 95,635 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 692,235 346,780 345,455 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 160,105 78,680 81,425 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 143,935 71,540 72,390 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 132,125 66,220 65,910 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 119,890 60,885 59,000 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 136,185 69,460 66,725 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 1,895,000 925,865 969,130 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 358,105 182,640 175,465 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 130,840 66,865 63,970 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 1,247,985 617,995 629,985 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 288,910 125,230 163,680 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 403,880 193,535 210,350 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 81,100 41,415 39,685 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 29,655 15,075 14,575 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 262,435 129,925 132,510 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 60,345 22,195 38,155 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 21.3 20.9 21.7 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 22.6 22.7 22.6 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 22.7 22.5 22.8 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 21.0 21.0 21.0 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 20.9 17.7 23.3 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 339,685 166,970 172,715 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 61,195 31,290 29,905 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 22,340 11,360 10,990 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 236,695 120,520 116,175 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 41,790 15,165 26,630 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 17.9 18.0 17.8 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 17.1 17.1 17.0 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 17.1 17.0 17.2 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 19.0 19.5 18.4 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.1 16.3 5.1 4.1 5.9
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 1,894,995 925,815 969,185 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 1,850,005 908,355 941,655 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 1,342,265 680,010 662,255 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 1,631,820 799,640 832,180 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 900,350 433,465 466,885 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 755 340 415 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 330 185 145 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 265 130 130 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 10 10 10 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 55 30 30 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree 0 0 0 195 80 115
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 70 40 25 545 225 320
Plains Cree 10 0 0 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 10 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 0 0 10 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 0 0 0 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 115 45 75 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 25 10 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 25 20 0 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 30 20 10 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 20 10 10 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 10 10 0 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 10 0 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 0 340 180 165
Carrier 0 0 0 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 0 0 0 1,150 535 610
Dene 0 10 0 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,375 1,210 1,165
Gwich'in 0 0 0 360 165 200
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 150 60 90
Sekani 0 0 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 0 0 0 270 140 130
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 35 50
Haida 0 0 0 465 205 260
Inuit languages 375 125 245 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 330 110 225 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 40 15 30 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 40 35 10 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 35 35 0 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 0 0 0 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 0 0 0 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 110
Halkomelem 0 0 0 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 0 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 0 0 0 820 370 450
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 1,305 640 665
Squamish 0 0 0 285 125 155
Straits 0 0 0 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 565 295 270
Siouan languages 0 0 0 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota 0 0 0 1,760 870 890
Stoney 0 0 0 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 70 70
Tlingit 0 0 0 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 0 0 10 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 0 0 0 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 1,490 680 805
Haisla 0 0 0 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 0 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 899,645 433,150 466,495 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 188,110 98,615 89,500 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 18,525 9,830 8,695 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 11,195 5,985 5,210 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 7,440 3,905 3,535 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 1,045 505 540 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 35 20 10 1,085 625 470
Oromo 30 20 10 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 980 460 515 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 480 220 265
Semitic languages 178,735 93,590 85,140 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 820 405 415 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 162,300 85,070 77,235 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 75 35 40 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 10 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 10 10 10 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 16,160 8,435 7,725 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 10 0 0 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 255 125 130 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 80 60 20 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 435 220 215 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 30,725 14,715 16,010 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 6,335 3,045 3,290 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 24,615 11,780 12,830 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 25,320 9,560 15,760 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 105 50 55 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 710 260 455 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 10 0 10 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 450 160 290 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 2,270 825 1,445 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 835 405 430 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 720 295 425 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 165 85 85 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 50 15 35 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 22,775 8,440 14,330 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 40 10 25 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 320 150 175 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 70,350 31,455 38,895 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 2,895 1,375 1,525 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 66,340 29,580 36,760 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 1,485 705 785 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 14,895 7,655 7,240 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 360 180 180 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 395 225 170 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 13,650 6,960 6,695 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 830 485 345 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 30 15 10 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 490,845 234,275 256,575 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 2,070 1,045 1,020 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 9,210 4,365 4,840 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 53,575 24,605 28,970 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 715 330 385 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 240 105 130 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 475 220 255 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 52,990 24,340 28,650 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 190 80 115 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 330 150 180 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 4,425 2,120 2,305 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 1,790 850 935 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 1,275 575 705 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 140 55 85 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 11,090 4,910 6,175 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 30,185 14,095 16,090 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 1,935 890 1,050 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 640 270 360 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 845 395 450 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 570 270 305 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 6,175 2,680 3,495 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 100 45 55 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 275 175 105 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 85 50 30 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 40 25 20 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 155 100 55 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 34,405 16,995 17,405 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 235 165 70 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 450 210 240 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 2,345 1,225 1,125 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 10 10 0 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 21,045 10,415 10,630 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 95 65 30 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 300 135 165 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 920 410 510 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 250 70 185 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 9,875 4,910 4,960 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 85 45 40 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 26,310 12,845 13,465 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 64,650 33,330 31,320 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 43,825 22,985 20,840 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 11,090 5,680 5,410 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 6,570 3,235 3,335 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 11,870 6,420 5,445 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 40 30 10 905 490 420
Konkani 110 55 60 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 375 195 180 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 140 75 60 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 35 25 15 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,795 7,135 5,665 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 350 155 195 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 925 440 490 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 11,250 5,935 5,320 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 21,240 10,580 10,660 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 675 340 335 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 1,140 610 525 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 19,650 9,770 9,880 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 445 255 190 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 320,755 150,495 170,260 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 550 330 220 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 114,505 54,380 60,125 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 27,360 13,775 13,580 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 22,115 10,440 11,675 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 176,745 81,465 95,280 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 225 145 85 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 4,275 1,925 2,345 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 195 95 95 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 195 95 100 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 4,930 2,310 2,615 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 205 105 95 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 205 105 100 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 26,800 13,565 13,240 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 1,350 710 640 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 1,310 690 620 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 140 60 80 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 730 490 240 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,090 1,115 975 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 170 100 70 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 30 10 20 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 180 120 60 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 5,470 2,450 3,020 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,510 720 790 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,425 680 745 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 105 55 50 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 2,985 1,495 1,490 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 3,295 1,800 1,495 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 595 330 260 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 8,970 4,620 4,350 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 200 130 75 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 0 0 0 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 205 125 70 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 2,135 890 1,245 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 300 120 175 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 1,160 430 725 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 760 375 390 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 61,480 28,975 32,500 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 61,350 28,905 32,450 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 20,890 9,735 11,155 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 380 170 215 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 40,715 18,965 21,755 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 20 10 10 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,990 1,310 1,675 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 925 420 500 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,410 1,665 1,745 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 80 35 45 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 155 95 60 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 70 40 25 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 25 25 0 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 2,785 1,315 1,475 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 2,100 1,040 1,060 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 975 405 570 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 8,200 4,100 4,095 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 395 220 180 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 7,400 3,705 3,690 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 175 85 90 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 185 80 105 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 175 85 85 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 4,905 2,205 2,705 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 105 45 65 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 270 100 170 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 4,525 2,055 2,470 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,075 590 480 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,894,995 925,815 969,180 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,648,430 803,195 845,235 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 322,920 164,555 158,365 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 1,325,510 638,635 686,870 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 246,570 122,620 123,950 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 1,895,000 925,810 969,185 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,187,260 582,135 605,120 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 644,680 310,250 334,430 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 141,755 66,725 75,035 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 74,330 36,560 37,775 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 108,760 51,330 57,430 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 181,200 87,585 93,615 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 74,840 36,150 38,695 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 106,360 51,435 54,920 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 138,635 68,050 70,585 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 63,055 33,425 29,635 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 644,680 310,250 334,435 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 58,110 28,915 29,195 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 97,550 48,370 49,180 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 128,855 58,295 70,555 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 314,350 153,930 160,420 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 45,815 20,735 25,080 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 644,680 310,250 334,430 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 140,940 64,340 76,600 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 3,955 1,865 2,090 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 9,135 4,295 4,835 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 6,965 3,465 3,500 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 1,825 765 1,060 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 50,160 21,895 28,255 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 3,555 1,525 2,030 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 9,155 4,205 4,950 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 7,395 3,280 4,115 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 2,895 1,305 1,590 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 12,335 6,325 6,005 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 33,555 15,400 18,160 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 172,245 82,670 89,575 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 735 375 360 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 1,075 540 535 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 38,170 20,010 18,155 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 4,235 1,785 2,455 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 10,320 4,995 5,325 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 2,270 1,025 1,240 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 490 270 220 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 39,110 18,410 20,700 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 915 490 425 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 6,930 2,955 3,975 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 9,480 4,385 5,095 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 14,255 6,560 7,695 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 7,475 3,245 4,235 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,045 465 580 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 5,750 2,490 3,255 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 7,105 3,680 3,420 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 22,890 10,990 11,900 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 143,550 74,055 69,495 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 40,135 20,920 19,220 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 12,705 6,535 6,170 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 735 370 365 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 425 210 215 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 37,360 19,160 18,205 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 910 495 410 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 435 210 225 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 505 275 230 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 50,330 25,885 24,450 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 187,130 88,730 98,400 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 1,490 730 755 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 6,870 3,440 3,430 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 30,710 13,440 17,275 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,795 1,335 1,465 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 13,340 6,915 6,420 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 14,165 6,970 7,190 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 1,980 1,040 945 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 1,155 295 855 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 2,800 1,265 1,535 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 20,020 10,680 9,335 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 6,730 3,545 3,180 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 20,535 7,735 12,805 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 8,310 4,135 4,175 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 10,075 5,055 5,030 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 1,660 675 985 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 17,850 8,300 9,550 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 26,645 13,180 13,470 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 820 460 365 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 54 138,635 68,055 70,585 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 29,030 13,815 15,220 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 1,730 870 855 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 3,180 1,535 1,645 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 1,265 650 620 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 11,770 5,370 6,400 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 125 95 30 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 2,595 1,215 1,380 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 2,515 1,415 1,100 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,130 540 590 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 4,720 2,125 2,590 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 24,945 12,795 12,155 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 12,465 6,725 5,735 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 320 155 170 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 80 60 15 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 2,900 1,325 1,575 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 1,695 735 960 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 1,445 685 765 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 1,640 750 890 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 520 340 180 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 3,885 2,015 1,870 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 47,375 23,705 23,665 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 13,155 6,440 6,715 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 4,255 2,090 2,170 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1,660 780 875 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 2,795 1,385 1,415 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 3,220 1,720 1,495 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 45 30 15 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 110 55 50 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 9,610 4,790 4,820 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 400 210 185 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 75 35 40 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 100 50 45 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 3,730 1,880 1,845 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 8,225 4,225 4,000 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 37,060 17,590 19,465 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 255 110 140 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 785 415 380 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 7,780 3,565 4,215 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 80 25 55 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 2,390 1,300 1,095 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 6,745 3,185 3,565 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 380 180 205 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 490 275 210 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 240 30 215 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 665 260 405 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 2,285 1,265 1,020 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 40 20 15 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 1,095 590 505 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 4,825 2,075 2,745 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 345 170 175 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 685 295 390 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,980 2,035 1,950 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 105 50 55 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 395 205 190 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 200 95 110 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 1,020 400 625 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 2,260 1,050 1,215 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 225 145 80 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 120 80 35 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 105 65 40 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,895,000 925,810 969,185 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 719,980 350,065 369,915 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 404,595 203,185 201,415 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 770,420 372,565 397,855 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 72 511,335 247,530 263,805 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 285,275 147,400 137,875 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 141,270 84,080 57,190 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 144,005 63,320 80,685 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 139,475 55,580 83,890 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 78,765 40,875 37,880 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 7,825 3,665 4,155 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,894,995 925,815 969,180 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,100 6,090 7,010 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 12,330 5,735 6,590 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 5,910 2,780 3,125 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 5,750 2,725 3,020 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 675 225 450 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 305 145 160 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 470 215 255 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,881,895 919,725 962,175 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,895,000 925,815 969,180 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 3,380 1,665 1,715 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,891,620 924,150 967,470 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,895,000 925,810 969,185 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 6,345 2,820 3,525 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 6,065 2,680 3,380 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 4,830 2,155 2,670 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 905 430 475 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 335 95 235 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 280 135 145 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 185 85 100 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 95 45 50 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 39,260 17,620 21,645 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 38,625 17,315 21,310 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 33,525 15,015 18,515 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,530 2,080 2,445 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 575 225 345 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 635 300 335 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 485 240 250 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 105 45 60 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 15 20 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,849,395 905,385 944,015 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,895,000 925,810 969,180 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 623,890 305,345 318,545 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 65,660 34,270 31,395 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 63,465 29,420 34,040 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 180,575 86,145 94,430 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 28,675 11,625 17,060 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 71,375 34,600 36,775 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 129,940 68,880 61,060 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 37,325 17,830 19,495 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 18,930 9,395 9,535 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 5,615 2,650 2,965 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 3,060 1,170 1,885 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 5,545 2,625 2,915 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 13,715 6,720 6,995 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,271,105 620,470 650,635 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 1,894,995 925,815 969,185 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 45,600 20,430 25,170 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 39,230 17,585 21,645 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 1,145 430 720 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 6,145 2,855 3,295 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 591,035 283,995 307,050 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 6,570 3,025 3,540 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 16,130 7,775 8,355 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 542,980 259,895 283,090 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 170 70 100 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 235 120 120 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 195 95 100 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 270 135 140 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 37,925 19,190 18,740 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 80 40 40 1,895 950 945
European origins 876,355 429,400 446,950 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 213,610 102,275 111,330 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 220 95 130 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 35 15 20 1,975 995 975
English 80,070 39,050 41,020 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 117,040 54,535 62,505 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 110 65 45 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 71,115 33,825 37,290 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 5,465 2,590 2,875 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 15,785 7,470 8,315 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 372,960 185,485 187,475 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 295 140 155 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 1,995 1,015 975 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 655 385 270 1,750 950 805
French 371,250 184,605 186,645 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 82,830 39,970 42,860 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 6,820 3,305 3,520 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 35 15 15 940 485 455
Belgian 14,130 6,890 7,235 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 10,055 4,915 5,135 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 445 230 210 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 0 10 0 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 49,385 23,475 25,915 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 355 170 185 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 7,685 3,950 3,740 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 85 50 35 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 10,760 5,220 5,540 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 2,465 1,095 1,365 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 1,520 690 835 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 515 270 250 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 2,865 1,475 1,390 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 3,410 1,610 1,805 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 800 395 405 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 145,755 70,100 75,655 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 5,500 2,610 2,890 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 1,575 770 805 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 3,735 1,815 1,925 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,105 575 535 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 630 330 305 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 16,870 8,270 8,600 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 1,230 580 645 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 4,225 2,105 2,120 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 5,110 2,490 2,620 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 46,860 22,830 24,035 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 29,635 14,285 15,350 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 38,270 18,115 20,155 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 2,405 1,195 1,210 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 23,600 11,240 12,355 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,550 1,315 1,230 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 273,825 134,115 139,710 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 2,295 1,180 1,120 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 580 285 300 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 470 245 225 1,280 740 535
Croatian 3,170 1,605 1,570 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 255 140 115 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 35,805 17,905 17,900 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 168,105 82,250 85,860 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 265 140 120 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 420 220 195 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 605 335 270 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 240 135 105 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 29,890 14,805 15,085 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 2,760 1,265 1,495 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 555 290 260 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 1,355 645 710 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 43,300 20,870 22,435 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,270 570 700 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 130 85 45 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 24,800 12,690 12,115 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 1,270 705 560 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 19,845 10,105 9,735 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 250 155 90 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 195 95 100 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 3,450 1,760 1,690 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 119,515 54,900 64,615 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 235 125 110 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 230 125 105 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 3,765 1,665 2,100 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 60 15 40 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 300 120 180 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 4,815 2,315 2,505 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 6,945 3,160 3,785 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 1,490 595 900 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 495 225 270 1,125 515 605
Haitian 81,995 37,700 44,305 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 9,595 4,440 5,155 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 275 135 140 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 1,020 495 525 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 135 70 65 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 285 140 145 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 530 265 265 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 4,330 1,940 2,385 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 3,285 1,345 1,940 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 3,795 1,665 2,130 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 2,945 1,350 1,600 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 85,035 41,350 43,685 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 3,405 1,635 1,770 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 120 30 95 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 2,745 1,390 1,350 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 20 10 0 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 930 440 490 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 4,350 2,105 2,245 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 6,855 3,465 3,390 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 12,530 5,945 6,580 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 595 300 295 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 1,615 715 900 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 5,830 3,000 2,830 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 2,465 1,205 1,255 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 590 325 265 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 2,810 1,355 1,460 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 960 565 400 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 13,840 6,685 7,145 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 1,505 750 750 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 835 425 405 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 190 95 100 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 10,190 4,805 5,385 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 11,530 5,710 5,820 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 870 400 470 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 4,025 1,825 2,195 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 3,410 1,730 1,685 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 224,265 115,410 108,850 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 45,140 23,345 21,795 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 400 210 185 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 470 225 245 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 60 55 0 1,585 855 735
Beninese 1,885 950 940 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 1,245 665 575 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 8,790 4,475 4,315 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 650 345 310 1,845 955 885
Congolese 9,955 4,840 5,115 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 95 50 40 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 215 130 80 845 470 375
Gabonese 455 190 260 1,405 660 750
Gambian 80 45 30 975 495 475
Ghanaian 2,240 1,125 1,110 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 3,085 1,630 1,450 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 135 60 80 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 4,360 2,195 2,170 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 65 30 35 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 1,820 920 900 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 405 210 190 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 1,810 975 835 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 1,310 660 650 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 4,065 2,225 1,845 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 80 40 45 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 1,865 985 880 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 360 210 150 840 495 345
Yoruba 285 140 145 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 3,410 1,845 1,565 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 142,110 74,140 67,970 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 40,120 20,825 19,290 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 21,545 11,345 10,200 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 375 210 165 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 0 0 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 17,790 9,225 8,565 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 770 410 355 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 355 205 150 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 53,670 27,715 25,955 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 215 115 100 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 12,870 6,975 5,890 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 2,135 1,205 930 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 13,315 6,550 6,765 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 75 65 10 1,870 955 915
Amhara 20 10 10 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 900 495 405 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 2,020 975 1,045 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 220 105 120 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 335 175 160 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 1,125 565 560 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 20 10 10 665 355 305
Kenyan 295 135 165 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 1,495 750 745 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 1,735 830 910 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 10 0 0 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 1,995 940 1,055 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 475 220 260 1,285 575 710
Somali 1,230 595 635 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 540 280 260 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 135 80 55 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 60 20 40 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 120 50 65 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 30 15 20 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 225 120 105 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 45 25 25 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 875 420 455 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 25,930 12,605 13,325 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 2,125 990 1,135 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 24,200 11,815 12,385 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 353,570 173,390 180,180 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 137,900 70,995 66,900 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 2,390 1,210 1,185 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 27,100 14,270 12,830 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 13,180 6,420 6,765 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 185 105 75 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 435 225 215 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 520 240 280 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 10 0 10 1,515 810 705
Iranian 19,675 9,825 9,845 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 3,380 1,685 1,690 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 5,195 2,750 2,445 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 1,075 560 515 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 445 220 225 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 1,395 755 640 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 55 30 25 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 210 115 95 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 40,100 21,075 19,025 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 4,555 2,335 2,225 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 340 190 150 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 555 335 220 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 15,765 8,050 7,715 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 110 40 65 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 655 315 340 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 9,585 4,620 4,965 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 30 15 10 1,040 540 500
Uighur 290 135 160 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 340 160 175 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 605 320 290 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 1,765 980 785 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 68,825 35,490 33,335 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 6,110 3,155 2,955 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 3,570 1,730 1,840 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 0 0 0 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 35,825 18,635 17,195 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 165 75 90 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 340 165 175 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 225 145 85 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 180 100 80 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 9,510 4,880 4,630 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 2,125 1,235 885 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 205 85 120 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 11,255 5,590 5,665 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 2,505 1,320 1,185 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,585 880 710 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 148,720 67,730 80,985 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 175 100 75 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 7,745 3,775 3,970 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 76,085 35,395 40,690 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 30,545 12,435 18,115 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 30 10 25 805 420 390
Indonesian 790 340 450 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 4,025 1,575 2,445 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 0 0 0 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 6,035 2,860 3,180 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 2,810 1,445 1,365 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 425 190 240 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 510 230 280 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 90 50 40 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 1,365 570 795 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 1,100 445 655 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 35 20 20 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 28,155 13,530 14,630 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 220 105 120 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 1,270 675 600 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,270 675 600 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 1,870 1,005 865 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 1,245 705 535 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 265 130 135 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 425 205 220 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 30 10 20 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 25 10 15 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 55 35 15 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 130 60 70 1,530 725 805
Samoan 10 10 0 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 195 95 105 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 870,370 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 348,235 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 522,145 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 870,375 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 161,045 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 709,325 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 870,375 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 14,110 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 254,690 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 292,930 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 216,835 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 91,805 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 870,370 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 467,495 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 163,465 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 79,935 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 58,855 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 100,625 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 4.8 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 870,375 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 845,575 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 24,795 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 870,370 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 799,145 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 71,230 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 870,375 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 334,265 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 284,020 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 100,065 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 55,905 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 28,930 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 32,720 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 34,465 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 870,375 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 801,740 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 68,635 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 870,375 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 584,240 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 266,160 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 19,970 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 870,375 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 39,040 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 151,650 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 163,270 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 161,100 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 152,860 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 109,830 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 65,975 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 26,650 ... ... 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 141 868,755 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 606,785 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 261,975 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 219,820 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 348,225 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 59.3 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 20.2 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,218 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,366 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 399,785 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 462,244 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 522,140 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 8.7 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 36.8 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 778 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 851 ... ... 1,002 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,590,985 770,730 820,255 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 268,120 127,730 140,390 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 324,455 159,960 164,490 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 998,410 483,035 515,375 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 158,510 88,680 69,830 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 115,480 59,085 56,395 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 43,025 29,595 13,430 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 260,250 119,475 140,775 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 63,120 26,705 36,415 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 516,530 248,170 268,360 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 301,965 139,970 161,995 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 48,790 22,960 25,830 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 15,175 7,755 7,415 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 125,995 62,960 63,030 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 24,610 14,520 10,085 231,510 144,640 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 1,067,005 528,725 538,275 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 112,985 59,375 53,605 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 178,710 93,480 85,230 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 775,310 375,870 399,445 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 119,695 65,705 53,990 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 88,605 44,645 43,960 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 31,090 21,060 10,030 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 177,940 84,760 93,180 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 47,550 20,665 26,885 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 430,130 204,745 225,380 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 248,185 115,200 132,985 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 40,235 18,400 21,840 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 11,910 5,425 6,485 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 109,920 54,580 55,340 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 19,880 11,155 8,725 175,685 102,415 73,275
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 1,590,985 770,725 820,255 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 592,575 287,695 304,880 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 53,045 11,820 41,230 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 53,045 11,820 41,225 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 65,710 31,350 34,355 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 8,345 6,210 2,135 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 57,360 25,140 32,215 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 77,355 30,055 47,300 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 14,995 3,490 11,510 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 8,215 2,515 5,700 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 27,880 11,405 16,475 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 285 105 185 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 4,830 2,985 1,845 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,430 1,700 730 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 7,040 3,975 3,065 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 11,675 3,875 7,805 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 141,250 52,570 88,675 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,010 530 1,475 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 20,935 7,630 13,305 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 17,860 1,995 15,860 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 25,305 10,650 14,655 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 3,105 835 2,275 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 18,860 4,905 13,955 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 53,170 26,025 27,145 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 228,550 98,790 129,760 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 245 95 145 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 10,685 2,520 8,160 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 217,625 96,175 121,455 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 51,040 27,060 23,980 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 20,305 8,325 11,980 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 9,500 5,530 3,965 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 4,380 2,310 2,065 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 15,330 10,090 5,245 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,525 805 715 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 52,285 36,520 15,755 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 41,680 31,280 10,405 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 3,625 755 2,870 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 6,135 3,850 2,280 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 840 635 205 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 161,710 138,000 23,710 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 11,440 6,570 4,875 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 66,425 52,940 13,485 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 24,460 21,825 2,640 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 0 15 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 22,655 21,665 985 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 23,180 22,290 890 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 13,525 12,705 820 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 9,600 5,025 4,575 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 6,105 3,180 2,920 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,495 1,845 1,650 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 113,455 28,650 84,800 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,710 3,420 3,285 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 101,660 22,475 79,185 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 5,090 2,755 2,330 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 44,270 23,130 21,140 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 28,680 10,020 18,660 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 60 50 10 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 170 170 0 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 7,455 5,825 1,630 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 7,905 7,065 840 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 150 55 90 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 145 50 95 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 1,067,000 528,725 538,275 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 291,685 152,855 138,835 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 37,030 8,115 28,915 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 37,030 8,110 28,915 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 52,420 25,520 26,900 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 6,460 4,740 1,725 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 45,955 20,780 25,180 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 53,455 20,955 32,500 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 11,870 2,820 9,055 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 6,260 1,920 4,345 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 16,240 7,070 9,165 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 190 70 125 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 3,530 2,205 1,325 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,565 1,105 460 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 5,260 3,055 2,210 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 8,535 2,715 5,815 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 110,575 40,835 69,740 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,665 445 1,220 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 17,580 6,515 11,060 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 14,040 1,380 12,655 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 20,645 8,225 12,420 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,220 615 1,600 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 14,185 3,610 10,570 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 40,245 20,035 20,210 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 184,060 79,010 105,040 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 205 90 120 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 8,555 2,025 6,525 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 175,300 76,895 98,400 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 34,920 17,960 16,960 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 16,520 6,645 9,880 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,635 2,710 1,925 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 1,090 615 470 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 11,490 7,355 4,130 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,180 630 550 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45,775 32,340 13,435 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 37,735 28,385 9,345 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 2,760 645 2,120 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,625 2,845 1,775 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 655 460 190 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 127,850 107,030 20,815 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 9,630 5,365 4,265 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 56,565 44,310 12,250 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 18,385 16,350 2,035 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 0 15 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 16,345 15,500 845 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 17,245 16,530 715 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 9,655 8,970 685 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,060 4,155 3,910 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,045 2,570 2,475 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,015 1,585 1,430 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 86,710 21,765 64,945 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 5,530 2,820 2,715 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 77,255 17,055 60,195 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 3,920 1,890 2,035 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 34,345 18,155 16,195 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 21,990 7,730 14,260 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 30 25 10 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 120 115 0 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 5,770 4,515 1,255 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 6,435 5,760 675 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 120 35 85 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 125 35 90 2,585 740 1,845
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 1,590,985 770,725 820,255 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 592,575 287,695 304,880 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 998,410 483,035 515,370 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 766,825 365,720 401,100 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 730,595 346,900 383,695 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 36,225 18,820 17,410 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 231,585 117,310 114,270 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 16,020 9,365 6,655 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 10,640 3,035 7,605 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 5,400 2,935 2,465 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,135 4,090 3,045 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 12,015 5,430 6,585 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 39,950 22,250 17,705 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 140,420 70,205 70,215 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 1,067,000 528,725 538,275 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 291,685 152,855 138,835 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 775,310 375,870 399,440 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 584,410 280,785 303,620 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 556,140 266,180 289,960 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 28,265 14,605 13,660 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 190,905 95,085 95,820 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 11,565 6,575 4,995 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 9,045 2,505 6,545 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 3,905 1,980 1,925 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,805 2,760 2,045 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 10,835 4,830 6,005 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 34,215 18,870 15,340 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 116,535 57,565 58,970 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,590,980 770,730 820,250 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 1,019,360 529,935 489,425 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 927,715 480,600 447,115 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 91,640 49,335 42,310 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 571,625 240,795 330,830 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 64.1 68.8 59.7 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 58.3 62.4 54.5 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 9.0 9.3 8.6 7.7 8.3 7.1
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 1,590,985 770,730 820,250 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 553,110 233,515 319,595 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 1,037,875 537,215 500,655 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 466,195 258,815 207,385 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 571,675 278,405 293,275 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.7 42.1 41.2 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 1,019,360 529,935 489,420 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 37,225 18,850 18,375 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 982,130 511,080 471,045 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 861,390 435,915 425,475 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 120,740 75,165 45,570 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 1,019,360 529,935 489,425 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 37,225 18,855 18,375 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 982,130 511,085 471,050 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 102,460 62,870 39,590 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 174,400 64,685 109,715 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 86,455 67,345 19,110 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 66,455 17,440 49,020 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 128,005 41,285 86,715 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 56,345 28,505 27,840 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 244,935 124,895 120,040 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 78,995 74,080 4,920 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,620 3,830 790 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 39,455 26,150 13,310 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 1,019,360 529,935 489,425 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 37,230 18,850 18,375 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 982,130 511,080 471,045 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,495 1,565 930 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,065 790 275 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 4,680 2,860 1,825 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 31,495 27,340 4,150 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 87,550 59,285 28,265 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 44,745 27,130 17,610 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 107,155 52,615 54,535 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 44,395 33,130 11,265 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 43,105 25,715 17,390 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 49,540 24,120 25,415 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 20,390 12,020 8,365 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 107,080 62,860 44,215 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 1,525 630 895 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 52,300 31,485 20,815 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 85,270 31,335 53,935 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 118,530 28,480 90,055 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 26,285 13,675 12,605 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 72,915 38,965 33,945 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 44,295 18,450 25,840 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 37,315 18,620 18,700 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 174 927,720 480,605 447,115 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 65,840 34,655 31,185 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 4,345 3,000 1,350 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 74,690 51,335 23,355 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 782,845 391,615 391,230 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 782,840 391,615 391,225 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 575,810 278,865 296,945 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 134,045 69,050 64,995 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 69,715 41,695 28,025 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 3,270 2,005 1,270 157,970 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 175 857,525 442,945 414,585 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 427,535 250,230 177,305 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 26,395 8,575 17,820 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 295,855 128,960 166,895 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 69,410 31,970 37,435 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 30,645 18,895 11,745 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 7,690 4,310 3,385 193,595 113,525 80,060
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 857,530 442,945 414,585 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 130,495 64,645 65,855 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 287,420 153,305 134,115 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 244,380 130,560 113,820 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 107,170 52,160 55,010 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 88,065 42,275 45,790 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 177 857,525 442,945 414,585 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 43,450 30,780 12,675 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 120,205 69,870 50,335 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 237,655 111,655 126,000 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 209,795 98,525 111,275 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 119,630 58,555 61,075 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 126,790 73,565 53,225 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 1,074,970 555,425 519,540 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 914,945 471,330 443,620 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 901,370 464,540 436,830 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 292,300 156,175 136,125 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 609,075 308,370 300,705 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 13,575 6,785 6,785 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 45 15 35 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 25 10 10 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 25 15 15 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 370 180 190
Northern East Cree 20 10 10 40 25 10
Plains Cree 0 0 0 95 60 35
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 10 0 10 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 925 510 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,895 995 900
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 25
Ojibway 0 0 0 765 380 385
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 165 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 45
South Slavey 0 0 0 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages 25 0 25 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 20 0 20 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 35 10 25
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 10 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 110 25 85
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 15 10 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 15 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 35 0 30
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 260 155 105
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 240 145 95
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 25 0 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 35 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 13,530 6,775 6,750 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,140 690 450 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 20 0 20 35 10 30
Kabyle 20 0 20 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 0 0 0 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,120 690 435 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 0 0 0 200 95 100
Arabic 1,005 630 375 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 120 60 55 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,305 645 660 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 175 75 100 475 230 245
Vietnamese 1,130 575 555 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 120 60 60 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 0 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 10 10 10 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 105 45 60 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 185 60 125 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 10 10 0 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 175 55 120 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 125 65 55 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 120 65 50 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 10 0 0 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 0 10 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 5,980 2,910 3,070 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 10 15 0 350 220 125
Armenian 110 60 50 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 885 400 485 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 15 10 0 95 35 60
Latvian 10 0 10 40 10 25
Lithuanian 0 0 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 865 390 480 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 25 10 20 205 110 90
Croatian 10 0 0 220 130 95
Czech 0 0 10 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 0 0 95 45 55
Polish 145 60 90 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 560 270 295 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 15 15 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 105 35 70 1,210 485 725
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 25 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 15 15 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages 755 300 455 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 10 0 0 90 50 35
Dutch 20 10 15 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 180 65 110 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 65 30 40
Swedish 0 0 10 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Yiddish 545 230 320 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 495 225
Greek 310 160 150 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 925 545 380 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 440 275 165 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 85 60 20 530 275 245
Gujarati 15 10 10 880 300 585
Hindi 30 25 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) 250 145 105 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 60 35 30 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 485 275 215 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 10 0 0 185 150 40
Pashto 10 0 10 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 470 270 200 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 2,985 1,440 1,550 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 10 30 10 20
Italian 455 255 200 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 375 220 160 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 230 105 125 745 365 380
Spanish 1,915 860 1,055 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 180 70 110 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 10 0 10 30 10 20
Georgian 10 0 10 30 10 20
Korean 275 140 135 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 10 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 10
Igbo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lingala 10 0 10 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 25 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 80 50 30
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 65 25 40 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 0 0 0 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 30 10 30 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 35 20 10 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 4,000 2,045 1,950 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 4,000 2,045 1,950 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 1,615 780 835 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 0 0 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 2,160 1,155 1,000 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 50 25 25 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 0 10 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 160 70 85 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 270 155 115
Burmese 0 0 0 75 35 35
Karenic languages 0 0 0 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 0 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 25 15 10 675 270 405
Lao 10 10 0 150 70 80
Thai 15 0 10 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 80 35 40 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 80 40 45 685 435 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 35 0 30 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 0 0 0 105 40 65
Hungarian 35 10 30 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 160,020 84,100 75,925 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 144,525 76,125 68,400 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 4,385 2,475 1,905 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 3,730 1,770 1,960 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 7,385 3,720 3,660 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 1,074,970 555,430 519,545 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 585,485 298,310 287,175 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 289,295 152,320 136,975 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 159,505 83,700 75,805 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 27,455 14,465 12,985 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 125 55 65 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 27,330 14,410 12,915 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 1,145 535 610 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 7,690 3,670 4,020 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 4,370 2,400 1,965 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language 30 15 10 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,872,865 914,480 958,380 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 1,596,465 775,885 820,575 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 276,400 138,595 137,800 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 192,940 96,765 96,175 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 83,460 41,830 41,630 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 43,805 21,870 21,935 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 35,005 17,190 17,815 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 8,795 4,675 4,120 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 39,650 19,960 19,695 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,785,390 869,670 915,715 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 1,013,590 485,800 527,790 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 771,800 383,875 387,925 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 487,230 242,160 245,075 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 284,565 141,715 142,850 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 126,750 62,015 64,740 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 105,505 51,385 54,120 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 21,250 10,630 10,615 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 157,815 79,705 78,115 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Région de Montréal [Health region, December 2017], Quebec and Canada [Country] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 11, 2024).

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