Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Halifax, County [Census division], Nova Scotia

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 403,390 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 390,328 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 187,478 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 173,459 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 73.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 5,496.31 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530 403,390 195,330 208,060
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 60,535 30,920 29,625
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 19,790 10,085 9,710
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 20,745 10,625 10,125
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 20,000 10,210 9,790
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 279,680 136,280 143,400
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 22,345 11,320 11,025
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 30,225 15,020 15,210
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 30,205 15,180 15,020
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 27,470 13,495 13,980
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 25,710 12,285 13,430
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 26,645 12,815 13,835
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 27,735 13,170 14,565
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 32,665 15,860 16,805
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 30,610 14,810 15,795
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 26,065 12,330 13,735
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 63,170 28,130 35,040
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 22,510 10,635 11,880
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 15,525 7,250 8,280
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 10,440 4,700 5,740
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 7,505 3,195 4,310
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 7,190 2,355 4,835
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 4,405 1,585 2,825
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 2,115 615 1,505
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 610 145 460
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 60 10 50
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 16.6 17.3 15.9 15.0 15.8 14.2
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 69.3 69.8 68.9
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 15.7 14.4 16.8
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 1.8 1.2 2.3
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 40.9 39.9 41.8
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 41.0 39.8 42.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 86,615 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 21,005 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 61,850 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 11,790 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 6,655 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 6,275 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 36,895 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 240 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 3,995 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 51,180 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 64,425 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 27,260 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 21,020 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 9,575 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 397,630 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 342,850 164,410 178,440
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 192,585 96,120 96,470
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 154,070 76,915 77,160
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 38,515 19,205 19,310
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 150,265 68,295 81,970
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 102,415 52,850 49,565
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 9,785 4,175 5,610
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 20,615 7,615 13,000
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 17,450 3,655 13,800
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 113,625 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 62,590 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 24,880 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 19,240 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 6,920 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 113,630 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 94,735 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 75,480 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 19,255 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 18,890 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 15,260 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 3,630 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 94,730 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 50,640 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 44,090 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 19,595 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 17,945 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 6,545 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 18,895 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 11,950 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 5,280 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 84,200 39,385 44,815
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 109,000 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 48,760 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 60,245 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 2,285 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 62,170 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 51,185 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 10,985 ... ...
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 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080 399,570 193,735 205,840
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 347,435 170,905 176,530
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 340 155 185
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 49,585 21,650 27,935
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 2,210 1,020 1,185
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 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 399,575 193,735 205,840
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 386,350 187,275 199,075
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 9,895 4,910 4,980
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 1,210 570 640
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 2,115 975 1,145
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 10,505 5,195 5,305
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 2.6 2.7 2.6
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 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085 399,575 193,735 205,840
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 394,425 191,200 203,225
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 363,555 175,515 188,045
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 353,420 170,520 182,895
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 10,145 4,990 5,145
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 30,865 15,685 15,180
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 80 40 35
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 60 35 30
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 5 5 0
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 0 0 0
Moose Cree 100 50 55 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 0 0 0
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 5 0 0
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 5 0 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 55 30 25
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 50 30 20
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 5 0 0
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 0
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 0 0 5
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 5 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 0 0
Carrier 1,025 465 565 0 0 0
Chilcotin 660 295 360 0 0 0
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 0 0 0
Gwich'in 260 110 145 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 0 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 5 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 270 135 140 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 0 0 0
Tahltan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 290 120 170 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 0 0 0
Haida 75 35 40 0 0 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 10 5 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 10 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 0 0 0
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 0 0 0
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 0 0 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 0 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 0 0 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 0 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 0 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 0 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 285 135 140 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 585 295 295 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 30,790 15,645 15,145
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 7,020 3,845 3,175
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 10 5 5
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 5 5 0
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 120 60 55
Bilen 805 455 350 5 0 5
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 60 35 25
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 50 20 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 5 0 0
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 6,890 3,780 3,110
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 105 45 60
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 6,430 3,550 2,880
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 0 0 0
Harari 1,320 635 685 0 0 0
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 195 110 85
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 5 5 0
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 140 65 75
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 15 5 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 5 5 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 400 195 205
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 5 5 5
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 395 195 200
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 1,665 730 935
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 5 0 0
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 110 45 60
Fijian 745 400 345 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 15 10 10
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 50 10 35
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 5 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 40 15 25
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 10 5 5
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 1,415 625 790
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 5 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 15 5 10
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 55 40 15
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 30 25 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 25 20 5
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 870 510 360
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 30 15 10
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 310 165 140
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 255 155 100
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 270 165 100
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 5 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 12,660 6,400 6,260
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 250 125 125
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 30 20 10
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 2,790 1,355 1,440
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 55 15 40
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 25 5 15
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 35 5 25
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 2,735 1,335 1,395
Belarusan 810 385 430 5 5 5
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 115 60 60
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 40 15 25
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 185 90 100
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 140 75 70
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 10 10 5
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 590 290 305
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 1,155 565 585
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 110 55 60
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 80 40 40
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 85 40 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 20 10 15
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 190 95 100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 0 0 0
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 45 20 25
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 25 10 15
Welsh 1,075 495 575 15 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 0 0 0
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 2,075 995 1,080
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 75 35 40
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 95 65 40
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 490 235 255
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 5 0 0
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 1,200 555 650
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 35 15 15
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 75 45 30
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 65 25 40
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 15 10 5
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 0 0 5
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 660 335 325
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 4,295 2,345 1,950
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 2,945 1,645 1,300
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 440 270 175
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 170 110 60
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 660 400 260
Kashmiri 565 300 265 10 0 5
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 5 0 0
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 65 35 30
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 525 255 270
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 5 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 475 255 220
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 15 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 140 70 70
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 435 245 195
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 1,330 685 640
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 110 65 50
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 65 35 30
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 1,145 585 560
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 2,515 1,210 1,305
Catalan 865 440 425 10 5 5
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 555 290 265
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 390 185 200
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 185 90 95
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 1,375 635 735
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 0 0 5
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 250 70 185
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 5 0 0
Georgian 1,715 910 805 5 0 0
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 900 380 520
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 5 5 0
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 5 5 0
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 535 270 260
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 35 15 15
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 5 5 5
Edo 1,670 770 900 5 5 0
Ewe 1,760 950 805 30 20 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 0 5 0
Ga 920 445 470 5 5 5
Ganda 1,295 625 665 20 10 15
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 30 15 15
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 20 10 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 45 20 30
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 25 10 15
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 120 60 60
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 0 5 0
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 50 30 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 120 65 60
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 65 35 30
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 55 30 25
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 115 55 60
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 55 30 30
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 60 25 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 5,500 2,745 2,755
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 5,480 2,735 2,740
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 925 430 500
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 25 10 15
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 3,950 1,975 1,975
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 95 45 50
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 45 25 15
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 435 250 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 10 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 20 10 10
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 5 0 5
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 0 0 0
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 5 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 10 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 90 35 50
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 5 0 0
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 85 35 55
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 390 215 175
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 15 10 0
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 250 135 115
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 5 0 5
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 105 60 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 5 5 5
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 240 105 135
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 25 10 15
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 35 10 25
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 175 80 95
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 20 5 10
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 5,155 2,535 2,615
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 1,780 815 960
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 3,040 1,555 1,480
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 170 90 85
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 155 75 85
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 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 399,575 193,735 205,840
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 391,280 189,555 201,725
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 374,875 181,210 193,665
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 371,210 179,410 191,800
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 3,665 1,805 1,860
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 16,405 8,345 8,060
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 20 10 10
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 20 10 10
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 0 0 0
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 0 0 0
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 0 0 0
Woods Cree 800 410 390 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 15 10 5
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 15 10 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 0 0 0
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 0 5 5
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 75 40 35 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10,265 5,125 5,135 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 0
Gwich'in 45 25 25 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 820 425 395 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 105 55 55 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 25 15 10 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 0 0 0
Oneida 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 315 155 155 0 0 0
Nisga'a 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tsimshian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 75 45 35 0 0 0
Haisla 20 10 15 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 16,390 8,335 8,050
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 4,195 2,210 1,980
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 0 0 0
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 75 35 40
Bilen 620 330 285 5 0 5
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 40 25 20
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 30 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 0 0 0
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 4,120 2,180 1,940
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 55 25 25
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 3,845 2,040 1,805
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 5 0 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 0 0 0
Harari 735 335 400 5 5 0
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 120 65 50
Maltese 1,130 525 605 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 95 40 55
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 255 125 130
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 0 0 0
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 255 125 130
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 890 435 460
Bikol 290 140 155 0 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 50 20 30
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 5 5 5
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 15 5 5
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 5 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 0 0 0
Pangasinan 240 110 135 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 825 400 420
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 0 0 0
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 20 15 5
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 10 10 5
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 390 225 165
Kannada 1,630 825 800 15 5 10
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 130 75 60
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 120 65 55
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 125 75 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 5 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 5,500 2,760 2,740
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 110 55 55
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 1,275 625 650
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 15 5 10
Latvian 1,255 530 725 5 0 0
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 10 5 10
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 1,255 620 635
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 65 35 35
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 20 15 5
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 60 25 35
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 40 25 15
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 0 0 0
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 180 80 100
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 740 370 370
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 60 30 30
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 30 20 15
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 0 0 5
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 45 30 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 0 5 0
Celtic languages 360 205 155 15 10 5
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 15 10 5
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 5 5 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 360 175 185
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 20 10 10
Danish 855 410 445 10 0 10
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 45 20 25
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 240 115 125
Icelandic 270 120 150 25 15 15
Norwegian 345 145 200 15 5 5
Swedish 1,045 500 545 5 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 0 0 0
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 0 5 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 0 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 250 125 125
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 2,550 1,335 1,215
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 1,650 885 760
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 230 125 105
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 95 60 30
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 285 175 110
Kashmiri 135 70 70 5 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 0 0 0
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 30 15 10
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 470 235 235
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 205 100 105
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 85 40 40
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 250 130 125
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 895 445 450
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 85 50 35
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 30 15 20
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 780 380 395
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 5 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 935 435 500
Catalan 355 165 190 5 5 5
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 130 55 75
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 150 70 85
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 60 30 35
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 585 275 310
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 5 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 80 25 55
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 0 0 0
Georgian 1,035 565 475 0 0 0
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 610 270 345
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 0 0 0
Mongolian 910 435 470 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 150 70 80
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 5 0 5
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 15 10 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 0 0 0
Ga 250 105 140 0 5 0
Ganda 345 160 185 5 0 5
Igbo 1,000 485 510 10 5 10
Lingala 1,045 455 590 5 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 10 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 20 10 10
Shona 1,035 475 560 0 0 0
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 55 25 25
Wolof 1,380 745 635 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 15 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 30 10 15
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 25 10 10
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 155 75 80
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 70 30 35
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 90 45 45
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 3,830 1,960 1,865
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 3,825 1,960 1,860
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 525 280 250
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 5 0 5
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 2,935 1,475 1,460
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 40 25 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 25 10 15
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 290 175 125
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 5 0 5
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 0 0 0
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 0 0 0
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 5 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 25 10 15
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 0 0 0
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 25 15 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 190 105 95
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 0 0 5
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 120 65 55
Uyghur 610 315 290 0 0 0
Uzbek 990 505 490 70 35 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 50 25 30
Estonian 975 365 610 5 0 5
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 5 0 0
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 45 20 25
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 10 0 5
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 8,295 4,175 4,115
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 1,155 535 620
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 6,815 3,480 3,335
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 65 40 25
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 260 125 130
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 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080 399,575 193,735 205,840
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 370,645 179,735 190,905
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 9,215 4,715 4,500
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 8,485 3,705 4,780
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 10,605 5,290 5,315
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 105 50 60
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 10,500 5,240 5,260
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 125 55 70
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 190 85 100
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 305 140 165
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 5 0 0
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 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355 337,210 161,965 175,250
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 323,835 155,495 168,340
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 36,089 42,874 31,004
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 323,945 155,510 168,440
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 31,754 36,910 27,847
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 293,570 143,465 150,105
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 34,893 41,760 29,205
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 223,475 93,710 129,765
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 4,496 3,892 4,737
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 243,395 121,810 121,585
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 34,240 40,169 29,594
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 337,210 161,965 175,245
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 324,115 155,475 168,640
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 46,429 55,049 38,482
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995 324,225 155,500 168,725
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 37,502 43,439 32,031
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 293,720 143,570 150,150
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 45,940 55,168 37,117
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 224,085 93,415 130,665
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 6,937 6,831 7,013
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 243,400 121,865 121,535
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 44,079 51,868 36,269
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 337,215 161,965 175,250
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 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035 125,080 67,375 57,705
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 51,704 58,003 45,756
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 61,471 69,022 52,655
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 88.3 91.6 83.7 89.6 92.4 86.0
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 71.3 74.0 67.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 10.4 7.6 14.0
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 337,210 161,965 175,245
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 13,375 6,470 6,910
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 323,835 155,495 168,335
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.0 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 44,175 19,485 24,690
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 49,890 19,075 30,815
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 43,125 16,945 26,175
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 40,210 17,350 22,860
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 35,125 16,245 18,880
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 27,080 14,190 12,895
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 21,010 12,085 8,930
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 17,490 10,065 7,425
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 13,780 8,055 5,720
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 8,680 5,610 3,075
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 23,260 16,395 6,870
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 15,960 10,955 5,005
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 7,305 5,435 1,865
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 337,215 161,965 175,245
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 13,265 6,450 6,810
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 323,950 155,510 168,440
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.1 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 46,280 19,870 26,410
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 53,335 20,635 32,700
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 53,075 21,540 31,540
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 50,375 22,485 27,890
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 39,425 20,345 19,080
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 28,460 16,485 11,980
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 21,130 12,340 8,790
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 11,720 7,570 4,150
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 20,150 14,240 5,905
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 6,505 4,395 2,110
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 3,925 2,715 1,210
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 9,710 7,130 2,580
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360 337,210 161,965 175,250
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 93,815 40,155 53,665
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 243,395 121,815 121,585
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 72.2 75.2 69.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 30,550 13,940 16,620
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 19,565 8,465 11,095
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 32,145 14,035 18,110
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 27,995 12,400 15,595
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 27,205 11,875 15,330
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 23,800 10,935 12,870
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 18,570 9,855 8,715
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 15,075 8,810 6,260
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 13,695 7,870 5,825
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 34,795 23,630 11,165
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 11,185 6,575 4,610
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 6,745 4,560 2,185
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 16,865 12,500 4,370
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 69,522 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 59,240 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 51,185 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 36,094 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 31,580 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 122,275 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 87,754 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 74,104 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 86,753 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 70,099 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 51,215 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 44,657 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 36,398 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 122,240 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 104,389 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 84,218 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 3,745 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 3,085 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 4,970 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 6,265 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 6,745 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 6,525 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 7,490 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 7,415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 7,450 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 13,645 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 12,730 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 12,180 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 11,010 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 9,460 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 53,485 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 18,540 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 12,670 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 13,135 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 9,145 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 3,890 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 3,150 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 5,045 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 6,735 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 7,910 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 8,185 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 9,325 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 9,185 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 9,095 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 8,720 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 16,745 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 15,685 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 13,380 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 11,365 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 9,490 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 35,555 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 16,610 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 8,910 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 10,035 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 113,305 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 89,366 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 75,061 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 47,640 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 83,567 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 70,319 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 44,645 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 116,667 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 96,180 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 17,620 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 50,942 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 46,308 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 113,240 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 106,483 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 85,542 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 47,645 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 98,899 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 79,264 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 44,710 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 132,993 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 105,727 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 17,490 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 61,771 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 52,451 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 75,935 36,005 39,935
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 31,382 32,060 30,864
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 28,151 28,435 27,912
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 75,880 35,780 40,105
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 39,406 40,479 38,449
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,801 37,724 33,952 32,585 32,916 32,290
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515 397,635 192,810 204,820
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 200,095 93,985 106,110
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 45,315 21,885 23,435
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 36,810 16,250 20,555
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 37,695 17,410 20,285
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 39,240 18,550 20,685
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 41,030 19,890 21,140
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 197,535 98,830 98,705
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 41,390 20,585 20,805
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 42,875 21,440 21,435
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 43,135 21,495 21,640
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 38,760 19,485 19,275
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 31,380 15,820 15,555
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 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035 397,370 192,700 204,675
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 72,900 37,155 35,750
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 23,875 12,155 11,715
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 264,835 128,510 136,325
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 59,635 27,040 32,600
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 58,825 27,410 31,415
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 13,690 6,975 6,720
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 5,090 2,540 2,540
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 37,995 17,830 20,170
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 7,135 2,605 4,530
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 14.8 14.2 15.3
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 18.8 18.8 18.8
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 21.3 20.9 21.7
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 14.3 13.9 14.8
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 12.0 9.6 13.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 38,240 18,730 19,505
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 7,790 3,985 3,810
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 2,985 1,520 1,465
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 28,875 14,135 14,740
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 1,570 610 960
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 9.6 9.7 9.5
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.7 10.7 10.7
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 12.5 12.5 12.5
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.9 11.0 10.8
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 2.6 2.3 2.9
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 397,635 192,815 204,815
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 395,460 191,890 203,565
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 395,185 191,765 203,420
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 49,665 21,765 27,905
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 43,820 21,810 22,005
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 195 85 105
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 160 60 105
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 10 0 10
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 0 0 10
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 155 60 90
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 10
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 155 60 90
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 0 0 0
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 10 0 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 10 0 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 0 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 0 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 0 0 0
Chilcotin 1,150 535 610 0 0 0
Dene 13,060 6,270 6,790 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 0
Gwich'in 360 165 200 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 150 60 90 0 0 0
Sekani 185 85 100 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 2,815 1,340 1,475 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 1,010 475 530 0 0 0
South Slavey 1,365 660 710 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 680 320 360 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 630 340 285 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 0 10 0
Tutchone languages 420 160 260 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 285 115 170 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 145 50 95 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Haida 465 205 260 0 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 10 10 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 10 10 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 10 10 0
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 10 10 0
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 0 0 0
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 0 0 10
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 0 0 0
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 0 0 0
Lillooet 790 405 385 0 0 0
Okanagan 820 370 450 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 1,305 640 665 0 0 0
Squamish 285 125 155 0 0 0
Straits 360 160 200 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 450 220 235 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 565 295 270 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5,430 2,665 2,770 0 0 0
Dakota 1,760 870 890 0 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 0 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 43,635 21,735 21,895
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 9,820 5,290 4,530
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 25 15 15
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 25 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 140 55 90
Bilen 1,085 625 470 25 10 15
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 35 20 20
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 75 25 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 10 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 9,745 5,275 4,470
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 260 135 125
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 8,850 4,765 4,080
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 0 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 0 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 575 335 235
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 10 0 10
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 140 65 70
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 35 20 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 0 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 460 205 255
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 15 10 15
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 440 200 245
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 2,270 985 1,285
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 10 0 10
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 110 55 55
Fijian 1,660 955 705 10 10 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 40 15 25
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 55 10 40
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 10
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 40 10 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 0 0 0
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 2,155 940 1,215
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 25 0 20
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 220 110 120
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 10 10 0
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 90 45 50
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 120 60 65
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 1,205 690 520
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 75 40 35
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 490 260 235
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 370 225 145
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 330 200 125
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 20,810 10,305 10,505
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 375 180 195
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 75 45 25
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 3,195 1,520 1,680
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 65 20 45
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 25 10 20
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 45 15 25
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 3,145 1,500 1,650
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 0 0 0
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 120 50 70
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 40 25 25
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 230 85 140
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 155 80 75
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 70 35 30
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 645 285 355
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 1,665 840 830
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 140 60 75
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 105 60 45
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 95 45 50
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 20 0 15
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 260 125 135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 0 0 0
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 305 145 160
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 200 85 110
Welsh 1,690 830 860 15 0 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 115 55 60
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 4,315 2,105 2,210
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 240 110 135
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 135 75 60
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 745 315 430
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 15 0 10
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 3,005 1,515 1,495
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 65 25 40
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 85 65 15
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 170 70 105
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 10 0 0
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 25 15 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 0 0 10
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 1,190 600 590
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 5,660 3,170 2,500
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 4,225 2,405 1,820
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 545 300 240
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 195 130 75
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 2,005 1,150 855
Kashmiri 905 490 420 10 0 0
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 15 15 10
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 110 70 40
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 620 315 305
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 25 0 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 815 455 360
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 210 110 95
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 880 540 340
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 1,455 780 670
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 180 105 80
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 55 40 15
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 1,240 655 585
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 65 30 30
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 6,610 3,040 3,575
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 20 15 10
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 1,225 620 605
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 675 370 305
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 210 125 85
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 4,830 2,110 2,715
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 45 30 10
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 640 245 395
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 0 10 0
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 0 10 0
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 1,190 510 680
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 0 0 0
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 1,145 625 520
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 35 20 15
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 10 0 10
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 10 0 0
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 70 40 30
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 10 10 0
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 25 15 15
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 55 15 40
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 75 45 30
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 30 15 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 125 55 65
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 55 35 20
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 340 185 150
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 30 10 20
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 215 105 105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 235 130 100
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 40 25 15
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 10 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 35 25 10
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 925 315 615
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 565 180 385
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 370 140 235
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 5,840 2,975 2,865
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 5,825 2,975 2,850
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 1,245 600 650
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 45 25 25
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 4,535 2,275 2,265
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 155 60 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 50 20 25
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 410 255 155
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 20 10 10
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 0 0 0
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 0 0 0
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 15 0 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 165 75 85
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 15 10 10
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 150 75 75
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 535 280 255
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 20 20 0
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 395 190 205
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 15 0 10
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 105 65 40
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 10 10 10
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 245 120 125
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 45 20 20
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 50 20 35
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 140 80 65
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 40 15 30
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 397,630 192,815 204,815
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 376,250 181,625 194,620
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 69,485 35,410 34,070
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 306,770 146,220 160,550
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 21,385 11,180 10,195
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 397,630 192,815 204,820
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 352,630 169,835 182,795
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 37,205 18,415 18,795
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 10,100 4,910 5,185
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 3,035 1,530 1,500
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 4,895 2,370 2,525
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 9,760 4,925 4,840
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 3,760 1,890 1,865
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 6,000 3,030 2,970
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 9,420 4,680 4,740
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 7,795 4,565 3,235
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335 37,205 18,415 18,795
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 4,640 2,225 2,415
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 6,970 3,525 3,445
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 6,630 3,180 3,445
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 16,235 8,050 8,185
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 2,735 1,435 1,300
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 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 37,210 18,415 18,790
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 5,485 2,570 2,915
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 135 60 65
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 115 65 50
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 75 40 40
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 145 70 75
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 40 20 20
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 345 135 210
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 225 115 115
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 80 25 60
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 175 100 75
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 3,225 1,480 1,745
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 925 470 455
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 12,250 6,210 6,045
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 195 100 95
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 130 50 80
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 340 190 150
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 1,150 585 565
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 455 235 220
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 80 35 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 285 100 175
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 380 210 165
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 470 185 280
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 465 190 270
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 180 115 65
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 150 90 60
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 505 245 260
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 65 30 30
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 270 125 145
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 5,900 3,110 2,795
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 1,245 600 645
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 3,030 1,565 1,460
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 10 0 0
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 730 375 350
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 170 90 85
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 120 70 45
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 70 45 20
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 290 145 145
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 60 35 30
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 355 155 200
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 1,225 650 570
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 16,210 7,920 8,290
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 100 40 60
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 250 145 105
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 2,345 975 1,375
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 250 115 135
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 1,875 990 890
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 840 460 380
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 530 250 280
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 170 60 110
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 715 290 430
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 1,205 665 540
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 450 225 225
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 2,030 860 1,165
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 265 120 145
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 1,040 500 545
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 175 95 85
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 355 170 190
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 3,600 1,965 1,630
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 235 155 80
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 1,212,075 582,180 629,895 9,425 4,685 4,740
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 990 450 540
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 85 35 50
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 10 0 15
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 65 35 30
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 15 10 10
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 130 60 70
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 90 45 40
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 365 165 195
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 225 85 140
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 1,390 720 665
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 80 45 35
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 90 40 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 40 15 25
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 25 10 15
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 30 15 15
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 160 65 100
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 135 60 80
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 540 325 215
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 290 140 155
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 960 510 445
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 10 0 0
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 55 25 25
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 0 0 0
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 185 100 85
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 60 40 25
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 40 25 15
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 25 15 10
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 150 70 80
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 70 30 45
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 0 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 350 200 145
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 6,065 2,990 3,070
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 25 0 20
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 65 40 25
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 855 395 455
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 0 0 10
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 755 415 340
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 250 130 120
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 245 125 120
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 260 170 90
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 65 25 35
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 190 65 120
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 75 30 45
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 185 95 85
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 90 50 45
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 1,160 515 645
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 115 65 50
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 85 50 45
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 790 365 425
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 0 0 10
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 70 45 30
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 60 35 25
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 45 15 30
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 675 355 325
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 20 10 10
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 10 10 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 15 10 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 397,635 192,815 204,815
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 47,920 24,395 23,525
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 38,625 18,960 19,660
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 311,090 149,455 161,630
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 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085 27,440 13,660 13,780
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 16,465 8,580 7,890
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 6,335 4,335 2,005
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 10,130 4,250 5,880
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 6,715 2,880 3,835
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 4,080 2,105 1,975
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 175 85 85
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 397,635 192,815 204,815
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 15,815 7,455 8,355
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 15,270 7,200 8,065
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 7,955 3,785 4,175
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 6,910 3,230 3,680
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 400 185 220
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 275 130 140
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 270 125 140
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 381,815 185,355 196,465
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 397,630 192,815 204,815
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 4,015 1,905 2,110
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 393,615 190,910 202,705
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 397,635 192,810 204,820
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 2,600 1,170 1,425
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 2,510 1,145 1,365
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 1,715 790 925
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 685 325 365
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 110 30 80
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 85 25 55
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 60 15 45
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 10 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 15 0 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 0 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 24,130 11,040 13,085
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 23,265 10,620 12,650
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 16,330 7,425 8,910
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 6,315 2,890 3,420
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 620 300 320
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 860 420 440
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 700 335 370
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 90 45 45
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 60 40 25
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 370,905 180,600 190,305
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 397,635 192,810 204,820
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 45,290 22,740 22,555
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 6,555 3,690 2,860
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 6,970 3,450 3,525
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 15,090 7,305 7,785
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 2,575 1,130 1,450
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 1,210 610 600
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 7,335 3,950 3,385
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 865 375 490
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 1,395 725 665
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 1,225 520 705
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 485 215 270
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 490 230 265
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 1,090 540 555
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 352,345 170,075 182,265
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 397,630 192,810 204,820
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 26,725 12,215 14,510
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 18,920 8,620 10,300
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 905 425 480
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 7,850 3,615 4,235
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 163,560 78,245 85,315
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 10,120 4,530 5,590
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 3,950 1,910 2,040
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 152,835 73,390 79,445
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 30 10 20
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 885 395 495
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 750 345 405
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 30 10 15
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 230 120 115
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 15 10 10
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 276,190 132,910 143,280
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 228,910 109,560 119,345
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 40 10 30
Cornish 1,975 995 975 60 35 25
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 121,795 58,375 63,415
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 95,065 44,145 50,920
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 80 40 35
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 113,480 53,570 59,905
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 8,850 4,160 4,690
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 11,350 5,340 6,005
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 66,425 30,905 35,515
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 15 10 0
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 0 0 0
Corsican 1,750 950 805 0 10 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 66,410 30,900 35,515
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 56,580 26,830 29,750
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 1,010 540 465
Bavarian 940 485 455 0 0 0
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 995 480 510
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 13,220 6,020 7,205
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 70 50 15
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 15 0 10
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 45,110 21,395 23,715
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 15 10 0
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 1,395 715 675
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 90 60 35
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 8,015 3,835 4,175
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 1,890 895 1,000
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 610 250 360
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 420 185 235
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 2,780 1,390 1,395
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 1,920 880 1,040
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 690 380 310
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 16,140 8,015 8,120
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 175 80 100
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 135 70 65
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 665 360 305
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 155 65 85
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 255 125 125
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 1,400 725 675
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 240 90 155
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 600 270 325
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 10 0 0
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 5,905 2,900 3,005
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 715 355 365
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 2,975 1,405 1,570
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 355 215 140
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 5,155 2,640 2,515
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 190 80 105
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 16,775 7,980 8,795
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 255 140 120
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 120 55 65
Catalan 1,280 740 535 0 0 10
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 455 200 250
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 25 15 10
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 2,430 1,240 1,190
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 8,190 3,940 4,245
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 240 115 130
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 100 55 50
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 235 105 135
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 15 0 10
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 2,335 1,105 1,235
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 185 85 105
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 10 0 10
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 105 45 60
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 2,685 1,175 1,510
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 190 95 95
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 65 35 25
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 3,610 1,830 1,775
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 105 40 60
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 1,490 725 765
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 60 40 15
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 20 15 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 1,965 1,015 955
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 3,570 1,740 1,825
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 80 45 35
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 195 90 100
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 400 205 200
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 155 85 70
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 40 30 10
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 270 125 145
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 120 65 60
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 20 10 0
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 85 25 60
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 1,295 640 655
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 35 15 20
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 10 0 10
Montserratan 930 460 470 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 50 15 35
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 60 20 40
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 250 145 110
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 30 20 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 460 240 215
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 275 135 145
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 2,060 1,045 1,015
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 145 75 70
Arawak 1,440 610 830 0 0 0
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 50 30 20
Belizean 1,755 915 845 10 0 10
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 35 20 20
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 215 115 100
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 85 50 30
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 235 125 110
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 25 0 20
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 25 15 10
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 55 35 15
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 270 125 145
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 55 30 25
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 30 25 10
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 60 35 25
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 465 230 240
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 35 10 25
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 15 0 10
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 0 0 0
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 140 65 80
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 80 55 30
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 15 0 15
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 55 40 20
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 150 80 70
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 12,510 6,005 6,505
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 1,080 565 515
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 0 0 0
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 15 0 10
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 0 0 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 0 0 0
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 0 10 0
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 25 15 10
Chadian 1,845 955 885 0 0 0
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 165 85 80
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 0 0 0
Ewe 845 470 375 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 10 0
Gambian 975 495 475 10 0 10
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 145 80 60
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 25 15 10
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 90 50 40
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 10 10 0
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 20 10 10
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 10 0 10
Malinké 1,125 585 535 15 10 0
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 360 185 170
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 10 10 0
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 10 10 0
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 40 30 10
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 65 35 35
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 65 20 40
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 110 65 50
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 1,715 900 815
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 30 25 0
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 55 35 20
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 25 10 20
Dinka 900 500 400 0 0 0
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 1,175 630 545
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 185 95 95
Maure 1,190 655 535 0 10 0
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 115 55 60
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 115 45 70
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 40 20 20
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 45 25 20
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 1,580 775 810
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 25 10 20
Amhara 1,530 815 715 10 10 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 0 10 0
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 10 0 0
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 0 0 0
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 145 75 70
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 250 105 145
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 145 85 60
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 15 0 20
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 10 0 0
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 30 15 15
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 95 50 50
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 0 0 0
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 165 75 90
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 400 180 215
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 50 35 15
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 15 0 10
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 60 20 35
Zambian 1,860 935 920 75 30 45
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 80 55 30
Zulu 945 475 475 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 115 65 50
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 8,315 3,875 4,445
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 1,460 670 790
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 6,940 3,240 3,700
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 33,575 17,045 16,530
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 13,800 7,140 6,655
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 230 75 155
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 1,385 725 660
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 215 125 90
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 20 15 0
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 20 10 10
Hazara 1,515 810 705 0 0 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 1,200 680 515
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 585 265 325
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 220 115 100
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 255 140 110
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 35 20 15
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 225 110 115
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 205 105 100
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 0 0 0
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 5,205 2,620 2,590
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 925 500 425
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 10 10 0
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 675 440 235
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 1,660 805 850
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 20 10 10
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 35 10 25
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 565 270 295
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 10 0 0
Uighur 1,555 775 785 10 10 10
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 90 60 30
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 205 105 100
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 765 405 365
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 6,880 3,885 3,005
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 210 120 85
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 55 30 15
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 210 85 120
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 5,030 2,855 2,175
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 10 10 0
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 0 0 10
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 10 0 0
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 425 220 210
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 465 290 175
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 165 75 85
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 10 0 10
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 285 140 150
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 60 25 35
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 390 240 145
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 12,855 6,035 6,820
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 15 0 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 50 15 35
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 7,605 3,700 3,905
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 2,680 1,195 1,485
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 95 45 50
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 600 245 355
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 0
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 1,280 540 740
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 10 0 10
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 50 20 30
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 30 10 20
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 0 0 0
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 180 85 90
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 170 60 110
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 10 0 0
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 585 260 320
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 50 35 15
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 295 140 155
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 295 140 155
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 550 270 285
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 285 140 150
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 190 110 80
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 85 35 55
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 10 10 0
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 10 0 15
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 35 15 25
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 15 10 10
Samoan 1,100 625 475 0 0 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 10 0 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 104,250 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 69,180 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 30 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 10,415 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 163,045 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 880 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 25,150 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 45,370 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 62,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 39,110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 46,250 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 25,385 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 24,840 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 22,375 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 54,610 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 172,115 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 1,350 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 167,470 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 5,990 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 35,105 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 49,470 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 27,070 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 24,820 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 13,190 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 12,695 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 161,990 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 11,470 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 98,520 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 70,355 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 4,585 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 9,080 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 27,935 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 28,940 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 34,535 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 33,710 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 23,385 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 12,040 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 3,835 ... ...
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 13,798,305 ... ... 172,790 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 129,585 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 43,205 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 36,570 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 104,185 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 64.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 12.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,187 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,268 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 269,126 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 307,511 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 69,085 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 8.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 43.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 962 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,035 ... ...
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 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580 337,215 161,965 175,250
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 49,440 25,160 24,280
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 85,440 43,010 42,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 202,335 93,795 108,540
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 26,270 18,000 8,270
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 14,480 8,135 6,345
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 11,790 9,865 1,925
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 69,975 29,400 40,575
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 7,855 3,195 4,665
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 98,230 43,195 55,035
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 65,785 28,265 37,515
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 5,150 2,245 2,910
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 2,780 1,490 1,290
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 20,595 8,750 11,845
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 3,920 2,445 1,475
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 225,425 108,730 116,690
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 18,865 10,520 8,340
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 49,630 25,550 24,085
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 156,935 72,660 84,270
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 18,455 13,000 5,455
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 10,105 5,910 4,195
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 8,345 7,090 1,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 53,905 23,350 30,555
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 5,300 2,140 3,160
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 79,275 34,170 45,105
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 53,070 22,730 30,340
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 4,060 1,650 2,405
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 2,295 1,115 1,180
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 17,040 7,060 9,970
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 2,815 1,605 1,215
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 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 337,215 161,965 175,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 134,875 68,170 66,705
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 12,640 3,225 9,415
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 12,640 3,225 9,415
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 6,785 3,190 3,590
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 1,315 970 345
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 5,465 2,220 3,245
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 10,725 4,105 6,620
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 745 230 510
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 3,225 970 2,255
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 2,300 765 1,540
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 45 20 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 715 385 330
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 855 515 345
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 2,255 1,125 1,135
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 585 105 475
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 23,790 7,680 16,115
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 420 85 325
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 2,300 840 1,460
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 4,020 310 3,705
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 3,605 1,200 2,405
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 390 100 290
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 5,035 1,315 3,725
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 8,030 3,830 4,200
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 47,175 16,450 30,730
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 70 15 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 2,855 685 2,170
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 44,250 15,745 28,505
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 9,850 4,745 5,100
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 4,595 1,885 2,710
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 2,020 790 1,235
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 95 25 70
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 2,810 1,965 845
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 325 85 240
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 9,670 6,195 3,475
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 7,775 5,300 2,470
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 705 100 600
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 1,060 685 375
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 135 100 30
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 37,885 34,940 2,950
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 960 620 340
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 7,830 6,660 1,170
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 8,520 7,790 730
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 8,730 8,495 240
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 8,060 7,735 325
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 3,780 3,640 140
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 2,230 1,195 1,035
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 1,030 510 520
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 1,200 680 515
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 28,890 5,360 23,530
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 1,900 905 1,000
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 26,040 3,880 22,160
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 950 575 375
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 12,650 6,705 5,945
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 7,160 1,905 5,260
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 185 175 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 515 475 40
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 2,020 1,610 415
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 2,765 2,540 225
Other 3,170 885 2,280 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 40 10 35
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 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825 225,425 108,730 116,690
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 68,495 36,070 32,425
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 8,765 2,100 6,665
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 8,765 2,100 6,665
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 5,320 2,520 2,805
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 970 730 240
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 4,355 1,785 2,565
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 8,300 3,110 5,195
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 600 180 420
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 2,540 770 1,765
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 1,825 610 1,215
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 50 15 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 565 290 280
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 555 330 225
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 1,745 830 910
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 430 80 350
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 19,595 6,095 13,500
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 350 70 285
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 1,965 700 1,270
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 3,290 255 3,035
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 3,135 925 2,210
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 300 70 230
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 4,035 1,040 2,995
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 6,515 3,030 3,475
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 36,275 12,865 23,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 65 15 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 2,330 555 1,775
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 33,880 12,295 21,580
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 7,310 3,490 3,825
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 3,575 1,470 2,105
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 1,485 600 885
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 90 25 65
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 1,965 1,355 605
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 200 35 165
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 8,505 5,570 2,935
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 7,135 4,915 2,215
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 485 75 405
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 775 490 290
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 115 90 25
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 28,880 26,370 2,505
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 735 445 290
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 5,890 4,915 980
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 6,725 6,075 650
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 6,650 6,415 235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 6,115 5,870 245
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 2,760 2,650 110
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 1,835 980 860
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 835 420 420
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 1,000 555 440
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 22,215 4,285 17,930
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 1,510 760 755
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 19,950 3,100 16,845
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 755 430 330
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 9,890 5,285 4,605
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 5,630 1,575 4,055
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 165 160 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 315 285 30
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 1,600 1,270 335
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 2,175 1,995 180
Other 2,590 745 1,845 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 40 10 35
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 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585 337,210 161,965 175,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 134,875 68,170 66,705
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 202,335 93,795 108,540
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 184,280 84,675 99,605
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 140,675 63,335 77,340
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 43,600 21,340 22,265
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 18,060 9,125 8,935
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 3,800 2,005 1,790
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 1,110 390 715
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 1,470 775 695
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 3,180 1,855 1,325
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 810 315 495
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 245 145 105
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 7,440 3,630 3,805
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 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 225,425 108,730 116,695
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 68,490 36,070 32,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 156,930 72,660 84,270
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 142,990 65,865 77,120
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 108,650 49,100 59,555
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 34,340 16,770 17,565
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 13,940 6,800 7,145
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 2,510 1,270 1,235
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 1,030 370 655
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 1,170 605 565
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 2,045 1,175 875
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 660 255 400
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 200 115 85
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 6,325 2,995 3,330
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585 337,215 161,965 175,245
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 225,945 115,060 110,880
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 209,425 105,890 103,530
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 16,515 9,165 7,350
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 111,275 46,900 64,370
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 67.0 71.0 63.3
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 62.1 65.4 59.1
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 7.3 8.0 6.6
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 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 337,215 161,965 175,250
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 102,100 43,110 58,990
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 235,115 118,860 116,260
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 128,810 69,905 58,910
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 106,300 48,955 57,345
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 43.1 43.6 42.7
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640 225,940 115,060 110,880
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 4,080 2,125 1,955
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 221,860 112,935 108,925
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 201,655 100,725 100,925
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 20,210 12,215 8,000
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 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645 225,940 115,060 110,880
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 4,080 2,120 1,960
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 221,860 112,940 108,925
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 24,335 14,500 9,835
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 36,720 10,880 25,840
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 17,555 14,105 3,445
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 17,440 3,410 14,025
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 30,390 12,015 18,375
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 7,555 3,570 3,980
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 55,170 24,350 30,815
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 26,175 24,875 1,295
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 2,740 2,310 430
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 3,785 2,915 870
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 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640 225,940 115,060 110,885
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 4,075 2,120 1,955
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 221,865 112,940 108,925
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 1,445 1,070 375
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 1,115 975 140
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 1,595 1,045 550
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 13,815 12,285 1,530
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 10,005 7,310 2,690
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 7,065 5,105 1,965
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 26,560 11,990 14,570
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 10,025 7,640 2,385
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 6,320 3,610 2,715
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 10,365 4,235 6,130
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 4,390 2,455 1,935
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 17,540 9,885 7,655
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 230 90 140
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 11,680 6,815 4,865
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 17,535 5,930 11,600
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 28,990 5,410 23,580
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 4,835 2,495 2,345
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 16,120 6,840 9,285
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 8,850 3,785 5,065
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 23,370 13,970 9,395
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 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495 209,420 105,890 103,530
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 13,585 6,565 7,010
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 1,045 710 325
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 22,220 16,365 5,855
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 172,585 82,250 90,340
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 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315 172,585 82,250 90,335
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 166,460 78,615 87,840
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 155 105 50
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 4,155 2,315 1,835
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 1,820 1,215 605
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 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 194,800 98,610 96,190
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 137,130 73,100 64,030
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 14,265 5,220 9,045
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 22,975 9,955 13,015
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 15,935 7,500 8,430
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 1,965 1,310 655
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 2,535 1,525 1,010
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 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130 194,800 98,610 96,190
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 48,595 22,265 26,335
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 79,445 41,265 38,180
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 42,835 22,665 20,170
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 13,960 6,945 7,020
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 9,960 5,470 4,490
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 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 194,805 98,610 96,190
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 9,340 6,045 3,295
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 38,000 22,710 15,295
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 58,985 29,475 29,510
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 41,875 17,975 23,905
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 19,595 8,615 10,980
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 27,000 13,790 13,210
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 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285 241,390 121,770 119,620
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 239,880 121,140 118,740
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 239,140 120,740 118,400
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 237,620 120,350 117,270
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 1,520 390 1,130
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 740 395 340
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 0 0 0
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 0 0 0
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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 740 400 340
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 155 110 40
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 20 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 275 105 170 0 0 0
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 150 110 35
Amharic 200 95 100 10 0 10
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 125 100 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 20 15 10
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 0 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 0 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 10 0 10
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 0 0 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 15 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 0 0 0
Telugu 45 10 35 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 200 110 95
Albanian 350 220 125 0 0 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 30 15 10
Baltic languages 95 35 60 10 0 0
Latvian 40 10 25 10 0 0
Lithuanian 60 25 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 25 20 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 0 0 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 0 0 0
Croatian 220 130 95 0 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 0 0 0
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 30 20 0
Serbian 530 320 210 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 0 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 40 20 20
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 10 10 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 0 0 0
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 25 10 15
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 50 30 15
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 20 20 0
Bengali 530 275 245 0 0 0
Gujarati 880 300 585 0 0 0
Hindi 1,405 755 650 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 195 95 100 20 15 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 10 0 0
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 0 0 0
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 30 10 15
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 30 15 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 75 35 45
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 0 10 0
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 30 10 15
Romanian 745 365 380 0 0 0
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 40 15 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 25 10 15
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 30 10 20
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 25 10 20 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 0 0 0 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 20 10 10 0 0 0
Igbo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Lingala 10 0 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 0 15 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 0 0 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 0 0 0 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 1,920 740 1,180 30 0 25
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 15 0 10
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 10 0 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 280 150 130
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 280 150 130
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 65 35 25
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 205 100 100
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 15 15 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 0 0 0
Burmese 75 35 35 0 0 0
Karenic languages 135 75 55 0 0 0
Tibetan 50 30 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 675 270 405 0 0 0
Lao 150 70 80 0 0 0
Thai 525 205 325 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 10 0 0
Uyghur 15 15 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 0 0 0
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 0 0 0
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 1,510 630 880
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 915 330 585
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 560 280 275
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 0 0 10
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 30 15 15
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 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290 241,390 121,770 119,620
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 230,965 116,690 114,270
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 1,330 460 870
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 7,045 3,575 3,465
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 1,905 955 950
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 1,875 940 935
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 10 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 0 0 0
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 150 85 60
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035 393,840 190,960 202,880
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 335,125 162,405 172,720
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 58,715 28,550 30,160
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 41,640 20,275 21,365
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 17,070 8,275 8,795
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 12,075 5,790 6,285
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 4,120 1,835 2,285
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 7,950 3,950 4,005
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 5,000 2,490 2,505
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245 377,835 182,825 195,010
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 227,440 109,710 117,730
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 150,395 73,115 77,285
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 99,295 48,135 51,160
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 51,100 24,980 26,125
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 36,440 17,330 19,110
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 12,010 5,400 6,605
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 24,435 11,920 12,505
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 14,660 7,650 7,010

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Halifax, CTY [Census division], Nova Scotia (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 16, 2024).

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