Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Ontario [Province]

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 13,448,494 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 12,851,821 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 4.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 5,598,391 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 5,169,174 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 14.8 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 908,699.33 ... ...
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 13,448,495 6,559,390 6,889,105
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 2,207,970 1,131,615 1,076,350
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 697,360 357,300 340,055
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 756,085 387,320 368,765
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 754,530 387,000 367,530
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 8,988,865 4,412,115 4,576,750
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 811,670 416,730 394,945
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 894,390 457,815 436,570
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 874,350 436,345 438,010
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 864,765 420,800 443,965
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 842,485 402,900 439,585
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 871,875 418,465 453,415
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 937,385 453,105 484,275
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 1,056,345 517,170 539,175
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 989,460 482,280 507,180
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 846,145 406,505 439,640
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 2,251,655 1,015,655 1,236,000
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 737,745 352,475 385,270
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 528,645 250,455 278,185
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 393,010 179,810 213,195
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 291,185 126,825 164,360
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 301,075 106,090 194,985
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 188,470 73,045 115,425
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 88,390 27,400 60,990
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 21,210 5,150 16,060
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 3,005 495 2,520
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 16.4 17.3 15.6
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 66.8 67.3 66.4
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 16.7 15.5 17.9
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 41.0 40.0 41.9
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 41.3 40.2 42.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 2,807,380 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 886,705 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 1,460,200 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 289,975 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 460,425 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 176,080 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 522,810 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 10,910 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 14,890 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 1,693,525 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 834,260 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 796,320 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 503,775 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 13,242,160 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
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 11,240,525 5,427,775 5,812,750
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 6,438,085 3,219,290 3,218,795
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 5,531,930 2,764,275 2,767,655
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 906,155 455,015 451,145
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 4,802,440 2,208,485 2,593,955
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 3,182,785 1,689,180 1,493,605
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 328,675 138,140 190,535
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 653,835 252,900 400,935
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 637,150 128,265 508,880
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 3,782,540 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 1,815,000 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 844,545 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 792,435 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 330,560 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 3,782,545 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 3,137,570 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 2,684,735 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 452,840 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 518,480 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 126,495 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 3,137,565 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 1,428,575 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 1,708,995 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 658,305 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 738,710 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 311,975 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 386,425 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 186,240 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 72,310 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 2,139,825 990,525 1,149,300
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 3,481,885 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 1,311,575 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 2,170,315 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 145,615 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 1,541,665 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 1,341,305 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 200,365 ... ...
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 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 11,455,500 5,689,830 5,765,665
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 40,040 17,340 22,705
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 1,490,390 665,850 824,540
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 326,935 130,850 196,085
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 13,312,865 6,503,880 6,808,995
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 12,394,325 6,095,970 6,298,355
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 504,130 236,875 267,250
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 92,940 42,910 50,030
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 321,480 128,125 193,355
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 550,600 258,330 292,270
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 4.1 4.0 4.3
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 13,312,870 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 12,946,960 6,327,630 6,619,330
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 9,393,040 4,637,520 4,755,520
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 8,902,320 4,406,210 4,496,110
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 490,715 231,310 259,410
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 3,553,920 1,690,110 1,863,810
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 22,765 10,815 11,950
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 21,235 10,175 11,060
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 10 5 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 5,080 2,485 2,595
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 5 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 5 5 5
Moose Cree 100 50 55 85 40 45
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 55 25 30
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 35 5 30
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 5 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 355 135 225
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 15 10 5
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 4,500 2,255 2,245
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 90 40 50
Malecite 305 140 160 10 5 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 85 35 50
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 16,025 7,620 8,400
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 65 30 35
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 9,505 4,515 4,985
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 6,310 3,015 3,300
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 145 65 80
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 30 20 10
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 60 20 40
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 55 20 35
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 0 0
Carrier 1,025 465 565 5 0 5
Chilcotin 660 295 360 5 0 5
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 20 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 5 5 5
Gwich'in 260 110 145 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 10 0 5
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 5 5 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 0 0 5
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 5
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 5 0 5
Haida 75 35 40 0 5 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 475 165 305
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 5 5 5
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 425 145 280
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 45 20 25
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 710 300 410
Cayuga 45 20 20 40 20 20
Mohawk 980 430 555 590 255 335
Oneida 55 20 40 55 15 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 20 5 15
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 25 15 15
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 5 0 5
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 5 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 10 5 5
Dakota 1,215 570 635 5 5 5
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 10 5 5
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 5 5 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 5
Nisga'a 400 200 200 5 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 5 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 5
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 5 5 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 585 295 295 235 130 105
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 3,531,160 1,679,300 1,851,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 253,830 127,720 126,110
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 725 405 320
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 425 225 200
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 305 180 120
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 24,605 10,730 13,870
Bilen 805 455 350 250 140 110
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 1,445 720 730
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 22,680 9,755 12,925
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 225 115 110
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 227,985 116,320 111,665
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 10,720 4,960 5,760
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 171,370 88,400 82,965
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 14,555 7,135 7,420
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 4,795 2,365 2,425
Harari 1,320 635 685 1,030 485 545
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 11,575 6,220 5,350
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 5,175 2,575 2,600
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 7,345 3,470 3,870
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 1,435 705 730
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 520 265 250
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 78,125 35,880 42,240
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 7,355 3,330 4,020
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 70,690 32,520 38,165
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 85 30 50
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 194,380 76,060 118,315
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 595 260 330
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 6,545 2,500 4,045
Fijian 745 400 345 80 45 40
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 2,750 1,030 1,725
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 11,285 4,430 6,860
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 100 45 55
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 5,760 2,520 3,240
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 1,505 670 840
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 535 215 315
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 163,415 63,665 99,755
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 405 140 270
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 1,400 550 850
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 11,255 5,095 6,165
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 630 290 340
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 8,025 3,580 4,440
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 2,605 1,225 1,380
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 148,605 73,530 75,075
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 2,670 1,365 1,305
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 17,140 8,795 8,350
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 117,630 57,310 60,320
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 10,820 5,895 4,925
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 340 165 175
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 525 250 270
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 2,024,365 980,200 1,044,165
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 19,045 9,535 9,510
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 15,070 7,305 7,765
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 410,725 188,695 222,025
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 9,080 3,785 5,295
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 3,910 1,650 2,260
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 5,175 2,135 3,035
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 401,645 184,915 216,730
Belarusan 810 385 430 515 230 280
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 6,370 3,125 3,245
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 9,095 4,355 4,740
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 31,875 15,460 16,410
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 10,670 4,930 5,740
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 15,635 7,470 8,165
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 121,075 54,675 66,405
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 101,100 45,630 55,470
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 41,740 20,585 21,150
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 4,875 2,310 2,570
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 10,280 4,710 5,565
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 6,740 2,995 3,745
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 40,375 17,760 22,610
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 1,310 670 635
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 1,110 505 605
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 450 210 240
Welsh 1,075 495 575 435 180 260
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 225 120 110
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 200,640 94,475 106,165
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 2,295 1,125 1,170
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 4,265 2,010 2,250
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 51,720 24,875 26,840
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 1,240 630 620
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 131,525 61,520 70,005
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 210 100 110
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 940 405 540
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 2,395 1,040 1,350
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 2,150 925 1,225
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 3,735 1,765 1,970
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 170 80 85
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 55,415 27,305 28,110
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 707,845 357,350 350,495
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 565,600 285,720 279,875
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 46,810 23,615 23,195
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 76,675 38,740 37,940
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 58,735 29,805 28,930
Kashmiri 565 300 265 345 170 175
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 2,510 1,195 1,315
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 5,490 2,805 2,685
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 7,870 3,915 3,960
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 715 380 335
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 197,060 100,160 96,895
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 6,840 3,225 3,615
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 10,165 4,925 5,235
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 152,385 76,795 75,595
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 139,675 70,270 69,405
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 6,665 3,615 3,050
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 10,950 5,630 5,315
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 122,070 61,025 61,040
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 2,565 1,350 1,215
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 614,525 295,030 319,490
Catalan 865 440 425 285 150 135
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 231,040 112,440 118,600
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 150,000 72,280 77,715
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 41,755 19,565 22,190
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 191,025 90,390 100,630
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 420 200 215
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 13,260 4,590 8,670
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 1,200 635 565
Georgian 1,715 910 805 1,200 635 565
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 69,775 32,035 37,740
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 405 180 220
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 405 180 225
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 35,760 16,705 19,050
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 9,695 4,510 5,190
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 140 60 80
Edo 1,670 770 900 1,140 475 670
Ewe 1,760 950 805 560 270 295
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 365 180 185
Ga 920 445 470 600 275 325
Ganda 1,295 625 665 760 360 400
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 2,090 1,080 1,010
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 850 365 485
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 1,430 640 785
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 1,330 545 785
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 1,455 660 790
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 5,525 2,540 2,985
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 290 145 150
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 4,365 2,260 2,105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 5,155 2,345 2,810
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 1,610 810 800
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 345 170 175
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 1,260 635 625
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 3,030 1,570 1,455
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 1,305 640 670
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 20 10 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 1,700 925 780
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 611,795 284,865 326,935
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 602,610 280,340 322,270
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 275,315 128,090 147,220
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 6,985 3,140 3,840
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 283,735 132,275 151,460
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 855 405 450
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 13,545 6,240 7,300
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 6,300 2,825 3,470
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 15,645 7,235 8,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 240 120 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 9,185 4,520 4,660
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 1,640 775 865
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 1,730 865 860
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 5,115 2,530 2,585
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 700 345 350
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 8,485 3,535 4,945
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 5,190 2,480 2,710
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 3,270 1,045 2,220
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 25 10 15
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 22,615 11,745 10,870
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 1,990 1,070 920
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 18,415 9,610 8,810
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 515 255 260
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 1,055 515 545
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 640 295 345
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 50,670 23,095 27,570
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 4,205 1,810 2,400
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 9,720 4,140 5,580
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 36,740 17,150 19,590
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 1,475 780 690
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 365,910 176,250 189,660
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 54,045 25,165 28,880
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 288,285 140,345 147,940
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 12,565 5,735 6,830
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 11,010 5,000 6,005
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 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 12,522,045 6,123,955 6,398,085
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 10,605,725 5,214,425 5,391,300
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 10,328,680 5,084,885 5,243,800
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 277,045 129,540 147,500
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 1,916,315 909,530 1,006,780
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 9,210 4,600 4,610
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 8,685 4,370 4,320
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 2,370 1,205 1,165
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 5 5 5
Moose Cree 10 5 5 10 10 5
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 20 10 15
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 105 50 55
Woods Cree 800 410 390 5 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 2,220 1,135 1,085
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 5 5 5
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 6,305 3,155 3,145
Algonquin 370 170 200 5 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 3,315 1,695 1,620
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 2,905 1,420 1,490
Ottawa (Odawa) 75 40 35 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10,265 5,125 5,135 20 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 15 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 5 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 5 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 5
Gwich'in 45 25 25 5 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 5 5 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 5 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 160 60 90
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 5
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 140 60 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 210 90 120
Cayuga 10 0 5 5 5 5
Mohawk 255 115 140 185 80 100
Oneida 15 5 10 20 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 5 5 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 5 0 5
Dakota 255 140 120 5 5 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 5
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 5 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 120 55 65
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 1,907,105 904,930 1,002,170
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 138,460 66,865 71,590
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 345 175 170
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 255 125 130
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 90 50 45
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 14,460 6,100 8,360
Bilen 620 330 285 170 80 85
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 805 380 425
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 13,370 5,590 7,780
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 110 50 65
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 123,410 60,475 62,940
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 5,625 2,540 3,085
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 94,195 46,505 47,695
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 9,515 4,595 4,920
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 2,915 1,410 1,500
Harari 735 335 400 555 250 305
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 4,850 2,505 2,345
Maltese 1,130 525 605 1,090 505 580
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 3,920 1,805 2,115
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 755 360 395
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 245 115 125
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 50,245 23,105 27,140
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 3,770 1,650 2,120
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 46,435 21,435 25,000
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 40 20 20
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 85,370 36,525 48,845
Bikol 290 140 155 90 35 55
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 2,325 1,020 1,315
Fijian 195 105 90 15 10 10
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 910 385 530
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 4,100 1,780 2,320
Malagasy 435 220 210 35 15 20
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 1,810 860 945
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 445 200 250
Pangasinan 240 110 135 90 40 50
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 75,070 31,965 43,105
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 90 35 55
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 380 175 200
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 5,325 2,355 2,970
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 355 165 190
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 3,995 1,735 2,255
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 975 455 520
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 96,250 46,575 49,680
Kannada 1,630 825 800 1,060 540 520
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 8,760 4,460 4,295
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 80,600 38,460 42,140
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 5,705 3,050 2,655
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 125 55 70
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 200 95 105
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 978,300 469,640 508,670
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 9,190 4,580 4,605
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 8,630 4,065 4,560
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 192,945 90,585 102,365
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 2,305 950 1,355
Latvian 1,255 530 725 860 350 515
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 1,440 600 840
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 190,645 89,635 101,005
Belarusan 230 105 120 175 80 90
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 3,220 1,595 1,620
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 4,830 2,350 2,480
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 11,125 5,275 5,855
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 3,070 1,480 1,595
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 6,255 2,965 3,285
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 52,555 24,510 28,045
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 63,570 29,655 33,920
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 23,175 11,335 11,840
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 1,925 920 1,010
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 3,520 1,680 1,845
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 1,465 645 815
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 15,415 6,995 8,420
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 355 160 190
Celtic languages 360 205 155 120 65 55
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 60 30 25
Welsh 95 50 45 30 10 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 35 20 15
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 44,515 21,630 22,880
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 755 365 390
Danish 855 410 445 280 135 150
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 4,450 2,145 2,305
Frisian 185 95 90 90 45 45
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 37,255 18,140 19,120
Icelandic 270 120 150 45 20 30
Norwegian 345 145 200 70 30 40
Swedish 1,045 500 545 385 190 190
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 145 60 85
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 370 190 185
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 655 315 340
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 21,700 10,160 11,535
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 435,835 215,755 220,080
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 344,050 171,125 172,920
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 29,590 14,595 14,995
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 45,445 22,410 23,035
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 28,960 14,485 14,475
Kashmiri 135 70 70 65 30 35
Konkani 720 355 370 540 260 280
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 2,420 1,230 1,190
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 5,640 2,815 2,820
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 325 160 165
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 132,135 66,410 65,725
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 2,880 1,320 1,560
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 4,595 2,250 2,345
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 91,450 45,160 46,295
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 90,730 44,090 46,640
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 3,675 1,900 1,770
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 6,750 3,360 3,395
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 80,305 38,830 41,475
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 1,050 540 515
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 265,375 122,790 142,585
Catalan 355 165 190 135 60 75
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 72,960 31,195 41,770
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 67,415 32,065 35,355
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 19,920 9,380 10,535
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 104,820 50,035 54,785
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 110 50 60
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 6,040 2,590 3,450
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 770 420 355
Georgian 1,035 565 475 775 420 355
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 48,540 22,685 25,855
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 225 115 110
Mongolian 910 435 470 230 120 110
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 12,120 5,400 6,725
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 4,415 1,915 2,495
Bamanankan 340 180 160 25 15 15
Edo 415 175 240 305 120 180
Ewe 410 185 225 135 60 80
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 110 55 55
Ga 250 105 140 175 80 100
Ganda 345 160 185 195 85 110
Igbo 1,000 485 510 540 265 275
Lingala 1,045 455 590 225 100 130
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 475 230 240
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 420 160 260
Shona 1,035 475 560 455 210 245
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 2,085 925 1,160
Wolof 1,380 745 635 130 65 65
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 1,300 625 675
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 1,120 500 625
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 550 260 290
Dinka 1,130 580 550 120 60 65
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 425 195 225
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 4,425 2,485 1,940
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 1,605 830 770
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 25 15 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 2,795 1,640 1,150
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 448,200 210,560 237,640
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 441,615 207,305 234,310
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 198,745 91,545 107,200
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 2,870 1,305 1,575
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 220,535 105,360 115,175
Min Dong 345 150 195 265 115 145
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 5,775 2,635 3,140
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 3,690 1,735 1,955
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 9,630 4,565 5,070
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 100 45 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 6,580 3,250 3,330
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 1,010 480 530
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 1,360 685 675
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 3,875 1,925 1,945
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 335 165 170
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 3,865 1,845 2,020
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 2,535 1,220 1,315
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 1,315 615 695
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 10 5 10
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 12,435 6,200 6,230
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 770 385 380
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 10,545 5,245 5,300
Uyghur 610 315 290 290 150 140
Uzbek 990 505 490 585 290 295
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 250 130 120
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 15,330 6,990 8,340
Estonian 975 365 610 790 290 500
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 1,835 780 1,050
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 12,700 5,915 6,790
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 465 245 225
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 790,825 379,925 410,905
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 45,655 20,895 24,755
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 719,595 347,730 371,865
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 6,725 2,930 3,795
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 18,855 8,365 10,490
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 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 11,071,665 5,436,665 5,635,000
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 896,170 437,015 459,155
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 243,970 108,390 135,580
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 1,056,960 501,315 555,645
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 14,315 6,580 7,735
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 1,042,645 494,735 547,910
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 8,150 3,755 4,395
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 19,105 9,370 9,735
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 16,435 7,165 9,270
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 415 205 215
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 10,556,935 5,115,460 5,441,475
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 33,539 39,889 28,676
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,975
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 30,641 35,753 26,585
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 9,391,800 4,650,130 4,741,675
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 32,871 39,831 27,012
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 7,632,575 3,402,810 4,229,770
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 4,206 2,034 5,463
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 33,946 39,490 29,413
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 10,556,925 5,114,340 5,442,580
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 47,915 56,780 39,585
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 10,559,935 5,114,725 5,445,210
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 39,318 45,443 33,564
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 9,391,645 4,649,230 4,742,415
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 47,890 57,511 38,459
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 7,632,220 3,402,745 4,229,475
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 7,346 6,763 7,815
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 7,790,680 3,995,700 3,794,985
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 47,369 55,263 39,057
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
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 3,737,385 2,082,480 1,654,900
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 55,121 60,345 49,713
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 68,628 76,536 58,676
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 88.9 92.1 84.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 72.9 76.0 68.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 11.1 7.9 15.3
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 481,500 227,390 254,115
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 10,556,940 5,115,460 5,441,475
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 95.6 95.7 95.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 1,615,790 711,105 904,685
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 1,829,355 742,710 1,086,645
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 1,410,760 589,975 820,785
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 1,147,510 519,550 627,955
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 1,021,880 489,595 532,285
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 809,115 415,950 393,165
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 630,635 348,525 282,110
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 479,890 277,725 202,165
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 378,185 222,095 156,095
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 324,810 181,815 142,995
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 909,005 616,420 292,585
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 600,995 394,410 206,590
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 308,010 222,010 86,000
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 478,635 227,025 251,610
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,980
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 95.7 95.8 95.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 1,659,280 722,040 937,235
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 1,906,875 777,330 1,129,540
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 1,623,230 690,290 932,940
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 1,377,100 642,645 734,450
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 1,166,040 585,490 580,555
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 845,305 464,610 380,700
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 604,005 354,015 249,985
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 465,485 268,140 197,345
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 912,490 611,260 301,230
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 299,315 183,410 115,905
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 174,110 116,330 57,785
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 439,070 311,525 127,540
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 3,247,760 1,344,515 1,903,245
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 70.6 74.8 66.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 1,094,860 546,920 547,940
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 635,305 281,135 354,165
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 1,027,910 464,445 563,465
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 827,805 372,185 455,625
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 767,840 351,925 415,910
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 709,775 341,320 368,450
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 588,220 310,155 278,065
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 465,670 263,430 202,240
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 369,085 218,570 150,515
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 1,304,210 848,245 455,970
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 307,660 182,660 125,005
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 280,530 156,440 124,090
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 716,015 509,140 206,875
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 74,287 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 65,285 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 36,900 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 33,219 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 3,827,875 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 90,967 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 79,528 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 97,856 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 80,322 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 1,341,115 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 49,571 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 40,830 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 3,828,060 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 114,773 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 94,157 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 86,720 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 70,245 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 134,395 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 185,245 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 200,770 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 189,450 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 202,580 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 207,180 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 206,605 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 202,015 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 388,820 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 363,580 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 335,770 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 309,105 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 282,740 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 1,803,955 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 560,090 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 394,570 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 449,885 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 399,410 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 92,220 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 71,480 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 136,550 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 192,920 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 222,605 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 211,440 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 232,755 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 244,335 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 247,645 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 241,965 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 463,170 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 422,695 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 388,720 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 342,330 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 290,720 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 1,367,630 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 539,915 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 334,420 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 493,295 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 3,689,580 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 91,089 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 79,531 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 1,280,890 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 81,459 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 71,237 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 1,716,115 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 115,381 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 99,205 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 584,180 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 54,363 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 50,317 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 3,689,080 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 115,328 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 94,410 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 1,280,580 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 104,425 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 84,952 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 1,717,295 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 140,590 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 114,144 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 581,945 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 67,748 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 58,742 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 1,818,815 867,175 951,640
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 32,097 33,925 30,753
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 29,417 30,678 28,442
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 1,814,575 864,020 950,555
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 44,298 46,765 42,057
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 36,874 38,228 35,644
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 13,242,160 6,472,205 6,769,955
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 6,335,170 3,016,275 3,318,895
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 1,346,645 651,310 695,335
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 1,280,675 581,380 699,290
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 1,237,415 583,840 653,575
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 1,223,510 589,740 633,770
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 1,246,925 610,000 636,930
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 6,906,990 3,455,930 3,451,060
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 1,279,095 629,635 649,465
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 1,321,220 655,840 665,375
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 1,382,795 691,630 691,165
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 1,464,415 736,030 728,385
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 1,459,465 742,795 716,670
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 13,184,055 6,442,930 6,741,130
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 2,656,535 1,361,905 1,294,630
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 835,000 428,025 406,975
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 8,418,960 4,110,615 4,308,345
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 2,108,560 970,405 1,138,155
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 1,898,975 886,530 1,012,445
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 489,905 251,830 238,080
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 165,140 84,825 80,310
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 1,155,315 538,535 616,780
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 253,755 96,170 157,585
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 14.4 13.8 15.0
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 18.4 18.5 18.4
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 19.8 19.8 19.7
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 13.7 13.1 14.3
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 12.0 9.9 13.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 1,298,590 627,935 670,650
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 304,390 156,575 147,815
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 102,750 52,810 49,935
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 887,640 430,545 457,095
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 106,555 40,815 65,740
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 9.8 9.7 9.9
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 11.5 11.5 11.4
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 12.3 12.3 12.3
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.5 10.5 10.6
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 5.1 4.2 5.8
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 12,918,075 6,342,930 6,575,145
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 12,879,045 6,326,225 6,552,825
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 1,521,020 677,505 843,510
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 4,431,270 2,115,510 2,315,760
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 33,855 15,815 18,035
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 30,630 14,505 16,125
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 15 15 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 6,560 3,160 3,395
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 10 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 10 0 10
Moose Cree 195 80 115 145 70 75
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 25 10 10
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 65 25 45
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 105 50 50
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 605 255 350
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 45 25 25
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 5,620 2,760 2,865
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 180 95 85
Malecite 755 370 390 20 20 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 160 75 85
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 23,980 11,285 12,690
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 205 95 105
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 16,220 7,600 8,630
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 7,515 3,585 3,935
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 200 105 100
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 85 40 50
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 85 25 65
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 80 25 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 10 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 0 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 10 0 10
Chilcotin 1,150 535 610 10 0 10
Dene 13,060 6,270 6,790 45 20 30
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 10 0 10
Gwich'in 360 165 200 10 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 150 60 90 0 0 0
Sekani 185 85 100 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 2,815 1,340 1,475 10 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 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 420 160 260 10 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 21,630 840 320 525
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 10 0 10
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 730 285 445
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 105 35 70
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 1,940 810 1,125
Cayuga 125 40 85 120 35 85
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 1,625 710 915
Oneida 180 60 125 180 55 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 50 25 25
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 180 65 110
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 10 0 10
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 10 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 10 0 10
Siouan languages 5,430 2,665 2,770 40 10 30
Dakota 1,760 870 890 20 10 10
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 20 0 15
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 10 0 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 10 0 10
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 10 0 10
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 10 10 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 10 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. 665 310 360 210 100 110
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 4,397,690 2,099,820 2,297,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 362,645 183,050 179,595
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 925 505 415
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 530 280 255
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 390 225 165
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 34,160 15,155 19,000
Bilen 1,085 625 470 355 200 160
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 2,075 905 1,175
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 31,535 13,925 17,610
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 370 170 205
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 330,315 168,750 161,570
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 16,010 7,565 8,445
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 246,015 127,015 119,000
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 17,825 8,775 9,050
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 6,185 3,045 3,140
Harari 1,710 855 860 1,310 660 645
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 43,255 22,165 21,090
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 7,020 3,455 3,570
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 9,385 4,320 5,065
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 1,985 1,010 975
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 1,125 535 590
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 99,830 46,210 53,620
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 10,045 4,490 5,550
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 90,265 41,965 48,300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 60 10 50
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 249,435 98,295 151,150
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 755 340 425
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 9,475 3,650 5,830
Fijian 1,660 955 705 110 40 65
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 3,110 1,205 1,910
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 15,235 5,940 9,295
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 215 115 100
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 9,780 4,500 5,280
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 1,935 855 1,080
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 565 245 320
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 232,935 91,110 141,820
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 410 125 285
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 1,785 755 1,030
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 30,260 13,525 16,735
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 1,430 605 830
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 19,375 8,480 10,895
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 9,685 4,525 5,155
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 196,315 97,975 98,335
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 5,775 2,930 2,845
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 22,880 11,535 11,345
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 157,700 77,975 79,730
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 16,315 8,925 7,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 495 250 240
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 545 265 280
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 2,608,060 1,265,535 1,342,525
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 22,375 11,180 11,195
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 18,435 8,860 9,575
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 473,565 221,450 252,120
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 10,545 4,495 6,050
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 4,675 2,070 2,610
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 5,875 2,430 3,445
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 465,170 217,885 247,285
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 1,360 680 680
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 9,915 4,905 5,010
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 10,410 5,060 5,350
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 46,580 22,880 23,700
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 14,045 6,615 7,430
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 21,505 10,365 11,140
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 142,985 65,415 77,575
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 138,735 64,355 74,380
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 53,250 26,725 26,525
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 5,815 2,845 2,965
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 12,035 5,550 6,490
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 7,935 3,550 4,390
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 54,615 24,125 30,490
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 1,750 935 815
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 3,800 1,880 1,920
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 1,480 720 765
Welsh 1,690 830 860 685 300 390
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 1,650 870 785
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 274,305 130,610 143,700
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 7,360 3,625 3,735
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 5,440 2,455 2,980
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 63,410 29,875 33,535
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 1,655 820 835
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 189,035 90,730 98,305
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 285 130 155
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 2,140 975 1,165
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 5,125 2,345 2,785
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 2,275 1,050 1,225
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 7,175 3,535 3,640
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 3,290 1,645 1,645
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 80,690 40,105 40,590
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 915,765 463,175 452,585
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 759,390 384,940 374,450
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 59,685 30,420 29,265
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 103,890 52,380 51,510
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 250,095 127,765 122,335
Kashmiri 905 490 420 600 300 300
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 5,490 2,515 2,975
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 10,360 5,380 4,980
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 10,245 5,115 5,135
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 1,090 515 570
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 282,065 145,050 137,015
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 11,515 5,385 6,130
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 18,555 9,230 9,330
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 231,500 117,305 114,190
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 163,490 81,710 81,785
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 8,795 4,755 4,040
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 15,315 8,145 7,170
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 145,465 72,275 73,190
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 4,665 2,495 2,175
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 880,330 418,225 462,105
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 515 275 240
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 333,645 161,190 172,455
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 193,520 93,885 99,635
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 49,635 23,205 26,430
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 337,615 156,040 181,580
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 1,355 745 605
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 25,675 11,535 14,140
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 1,555 775 780
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 1,555 770 785
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 79,175 36,930 42,245
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 515 225 285
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 515 225 285
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 70,570 33,620 36,945
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 15,950 7,520 8,435
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 385 195 185
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 2,130 930 1,195
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 880 435 445
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 700 320 375
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 1,340 645 695
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 1,225 550 675
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 4,025 2,105 1,920
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 4,885 2,165 2,720
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 2,555 1,080 1,475
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 2,220 885 1,330
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 2,350 1,055 1,300
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 16,750 8,110 8,640
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 730 355 375
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 10,495 5,345 5,150
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 11,210 5,255 5,950
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 2,025 1,020 1,010
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 415 220 200
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 1,615 805 810
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 18,865 7,645 11,220
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 10,220 3,695 6,525
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 235 60 180
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 8,690 4,005 4,680
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 689,145 324,575 364,565
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 679,170 319,635 359,530
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 341,875 159,280 182,600
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 7,865 3,445 4,420
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 385,395 179,890 205,510
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 810 330 480
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 16,980 7,650 9,330
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 8,305 3,860 4,440
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 16,455 7,710 8,745
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 185 95 90
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 10,460 5,200 5,260
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 2,215 1,055 1,165
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 1,820 905 920
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 5,695 2,845 2,850
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 1,245 645 605
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 11,120 4,945 6,180
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 6,740 3,215 3,520
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 5,195 2,065 3,135
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 30 10 20
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 33,335 17,310 16,025
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 3,260 1,710 1,550
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 27,850 14,510 13,340
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 700 350 345
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 1,405 700 705
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 915 450 465
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 58,370 27,060 31,310
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 4,785 2,155 2,625
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 11,145 4,865 6,280
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 42,545 20,070 22,480
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 3,675 1,950 1,725
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 12,223,065 5,987,360 6,235,705
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 2,546,075 1,305,820 1,240,255
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 9,676,990 4,681,540 4,995,445
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 1,019,095 484,880 534,215
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 9,188,815 4,555,270 4,633,545
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 1,077,745 507,500 570,240
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 513,995 246,235 267,755
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 834,510 390,315 444,195
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 953,730 446,895 506,835
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 490,560 230,950 259,610
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 463,170 215,945 247,225
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 472,170 223,715 248,450
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 201,200 102,305 98,895
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 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,485
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 369,955 184,255 185,705
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 685,085 345,865 339,225
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 855,475 381,025 474,450
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 1,579,500 741,340 838,160
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 362,130 162,180 199,945
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 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 598,950 265,930 333,025
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 14,705 6,700 8,010
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 28,815 13,085 15,730
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 20,920 10,165 10,750
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 79,745 35,325 44,420
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 10,195 4,410 5,785
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 119,840 51,320 68,525
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 30,075 13,895 16,185
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 10,550 4,660 5,895
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 52,810 23,515 29,300
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 109,005 47,170 61,830
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 122,280 55,685 66,600
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 1,144,295 546,250 598,050
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 21,300 10,655 10,645
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 27,330 13,495 13,835
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 13,385 6,310 7,070
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 63,460 29,685 33,775
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 36,575 18,225 18,350
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 22,085 10,495 11,590
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 15,275 7,415 7,860
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 157,815 78,510 79,305
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 47,400 23,910 23,490
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 96,000 43,155 52,845
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 103,025 50,240 52,785
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 42,720 19,720 23,000
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 42,980 18,540 24,440
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 23,695 11,610 12,085
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 39,945 18,150 21,795
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 264,125 125,730 138,390
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 127,190 60,395 66,790
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 226,770 109,585 117,185
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 2,925 1,480 1,450
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 34,510 18,000 16,510
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 15,570 7,230 8,340
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 14,940 6,910 8,025
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 5,485 2,690 2,795
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 20,630 10,285 10,345
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 16,970 6,845 10,125
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 19,390 9,545 9,840
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 96,355 46,610 49,745
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 1,869,805 886,570 983,240
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 33,145 16,490 16,655
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 39,410 19,970 19,440
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 317,225 143,705 173,515
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 108,030 50,945 57,090
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 360,540 179,950 180,590
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 86,810 43,445 43,360
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 50,390 25,280 25,115
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 8,145 2,550 5,585
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 57,085 26,660 30,425
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 34,545 18,145 16,405
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 142,265 71,925 70,345
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 231,760 93,730 138,030
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 109,855 53,640 56,215
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 22,680 11,405 11,270
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 17,840 7,775 10,065
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 80,525 36,545 43,985
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 169,555 84,400 85,160
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 12,330 6,330 5,990
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 1,212,075 582,180 629,895 472,170 223,720 248,450
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 60,700 29,005 31,700
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 3,180 1,505 1,675
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 4,520 2,005 2,520
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 1,950 910 1,045
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 2,575 1,140 1,435
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 8,935 4,840 4,090
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 5,670 2,745 2,925
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 14,635 7,225 7,405
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 2,460 1,120 1,340
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 16,775 7,510 9,265
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 45,295 22,250 23,045
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 2,010 1,025 985
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 1,695 885 805
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 1,900 1,185 715
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 880 400 480
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 2,425 995 1,430
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 4,905 1,790 3,115
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 4,455 2,005 2,445
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 7,780 4,515 3,265
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 19,245 9,450 9,795
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 39,380 19,045 20,330
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 415 180 240
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 1,390 640 750
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 1,835 845 990
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 605 245 360
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 8,220 4,290 3,935
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 2,055 1,010 1,045
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 2,505 1,115 1,385
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 655 275 375
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 5,910 2,895 3,015
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 2,065 965 1,100
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 1,410 715 695
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 310 155 150
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 12,010 5,715 6,295
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 324,820 152,205 172,615
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 5,785 2,845 2,945
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 8,180 4,055 4,125
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 58,840 26,025 32,815
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 1,985 800 1,190
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 69,325 35,060 34,265
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 21,225 10,300 10,930
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 14,645 7,315 7,330
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 2,050 1,085 970
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 1,385 370 1,015
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 6,320 2,855 3,470
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 3,230 1,685 1,545
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 3,395 1,725 1,665
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 25,435 12,425 13,015
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 53,190 21,740 31,450
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 3,140 1,615 1,530
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 8,185 3,580 4,605
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 12,710 6,590 6,120
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 1,015 435 580
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 2,590 1,440 1,145
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 4,290 2,230 2,055
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 3,885 1,520 2,365
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 13,995 6,505 7,485
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 1,980 1,215 765
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 1,535 965 565
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 445 250 200
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 4,122,840 1,953,095 2,169,740
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 3,049,835 1,525,300 1,524,540
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 6,069,485 2,993,845 3,075,640
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 2,825,480 1,331,730 1,493,750
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 1,364,380 677,695 686,685
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 540,795 338,460 202,335
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 823,580 339,240 484,350
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 940,405 382,890 557,520
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 482,665 253,750 228,910
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 38,035 17,400 20,640
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 374,395 179,970 194,420
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 361,125 173,685 187,445
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 236,680 112,840 123,845
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 120,585 59,015 61,570
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 3,860 1,835 2,030
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 5,730 2,680 3,045
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 7,540 3,615 3,930
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 12,867,765 6,292,265 6,575,500
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 170,895 81,560 89,335
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 13,071,265 6,390,680 6,680,585
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 112,875 54,840 58,035
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 111,575 54,180 57,395
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 97,430 47,130 50,305
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 12,925 6,490 6,435
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 1,220 565 655
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 1,295 665 640
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 1,055 545 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 145 70 75
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 65 25 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 30 20 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 405,425 192,320 213,100
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 395,205 187,695 207,510
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 276,920 130,810 146,110
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 113,785 54,830 58,955
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 4,500 2,050 2,450
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 10,215 4,620 5,590
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 9,305 4,205 5,100
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 595 290 305
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 300 125 170
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 15 0 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 12,723,865 6,225,080 6,498,785
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 3,885,585 1,878,075 2,007,505
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 1,150,415 582,010 568,400
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 754,550 359,230 395,315
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 627,715 296,270 331,445
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 311,675 132,440 179,230
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 195,950 93,645 102,310
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 210,435 109,585 100,850
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 133,855 63,255 70,605
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 154,670 77,385 77,280
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 88,935 42,445 46,495
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 30,830 13,595 17,235
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 97,970 46,105 51,860
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 128,585 62,105 66,485
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 9,356,575 4,594,165 4,762,410
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 518,300 247,160 271,135
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 385,505 183,075 202,430
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 6,870 3,150 3,720
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 137,485 66,245 71,235
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 3,220,595 1,585,255 1,635,340
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 16,580 8,135 8,450
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 140,165 67,480 72,690
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 3,109,770 1,531,645 1,578,125
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 320 190 125
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 10,850 5,520 5,325
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 1,485 685 800
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 2,165 1,085 1,075
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 5,390 2,730 2,665
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 675 375 300
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 8,151,470 3,978,900 4,172,570
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 4,900,430 2,380,595 2,519,835
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 1,120 530 590
Cornish 1,975 995 975 755 370 385
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 2,808,805 1,357,650 1,451,160
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 2,095,460 991,625 1,103,835
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 2,450 1,320 1,130
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 2,107,295 1,016,260 1,091,030
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 198,475 94,555 103,920
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 323,185 152,525 170,660
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 1,350,520 643,360 707,160
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 1,235 495 740
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 290 175 120
Corsican 1,750 950 805 205 125 85
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 1,349,255 642,790 706,470
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 1,766,975 864,010 902,970
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 72,475 35,415 37,065
Bavarian 940 485 455 450 225 230
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 57,890 28,460 29,430
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 527,750 259,585 268,165
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 4,005 2,005 1,995
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 2,705 1,400 1,305
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 1,189,670 579,315 610,355
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 915 500 415
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 59,835 29,395 30,440
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 1,095 560 530
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 266,085 127,885 138,195
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 53,555 26,355 27,195
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 76,755 36,955 39,800
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 13,215 6,325 6,895
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 59,335 28,350 30,980
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 71,035 32,705 38,325
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 12,540 6,400 6,140
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 1,339,610 644,610 695,000
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 16,750 8,230 8,525
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 11,690 5,645 6,045
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 42,340 20,815 21,530
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 14,810 6,820 7,990
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 15,075 7,255 7,825
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 163,500 79,850 83,655
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 18,095 8,615 9,480
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 35,100 16,965 18,135
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 3,905 1,910 1,995
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 523,490 251,575 271,910
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 98,235 46,825 51,410
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 220,850 103,650 117,200
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 40,535 19,645 20,885
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 376,440 181,725 194,715
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 10,330 4,940 5,390
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 1,772,160 880,335 891,830
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 25,980 13,085 12,895
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 14,680 7,255 7,425
Catalan 1,280 740 535 285 180 110
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 82,220 41,350 40,875
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 4,400 2,170 2,230
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 148,555 74,830 73,720
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 931,805 467,100 464,705
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 1,305 655 650
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 39,440 19,820 19,625
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 35,255 17,525 17,730
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 2,545 1,295 1,250
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 324,930 160,970 163,960
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 66,835 34,035 32,800
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 4,190 2,090 2,100
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 26,485 13,215 13,275
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 171,145 78,880 92,265
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 20,245 9,785 10,460
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 965 425 540
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 105,865 53,050 52,820
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 1,585 805 780
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 77,280 38,860 38,425
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 2,295 1,050 1,245
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 2,065 1,110 955
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 23,290 11,540 11,750
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 462,600 213,660 248,940
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 3,275 1,480 1,800
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 2,305 1,190 1,115
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 26,625 12,375 14,250
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 2,010 925 1,085
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 2,295 855 1,440
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 14,490 6,625 7,865
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 9,180 4,420 4,760
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 14,690 6,420 8,275
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 70 20 50
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 17,715 8,085 9,630
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 257,060 119,100 137,955
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 2,260 1,090 1,175
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 195 65 125
Montserratan 930 460 470 620 300 325
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 1,495 755 740
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 7,170 3,195 3,985
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 59,560 27,850 31,710
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 12,155 5,250 6,905
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 56,865 25,380 31,480
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 16,970 7,770 9,195
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 322,210 153,045 169,165
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 10,795 5,040 5,750
Arawak 1,440 610 830 1,055 470 585
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 11,460 5,620 5,840
Belizean 1,755 915 845 810 395 415
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 1,885 935 955
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 18,395 8,760 9,635
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 14,625 7,015 7,610
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 40,820 19,345 21,480
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 2,790 1,380 1,410
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 20,385 9,650 10,735
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 10,040 4,870 5,170
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 73,360 34,050 39,315
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 5,805 2,790 3,015
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 3,360 1,590 1,765
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 2,500 1,285 1,215
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 43,120 20,735 22,380
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 7,100 3,440 3,665
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 2,475 1,125 1,355
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 600 280 320
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 14,780 6,985 7,800
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 27,595 13,530 14,070
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 4,200 2,150 2,050
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 11,750 5,320 6,430
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 14,095 6,745 7,350
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 414,095 203,260 210,835
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 85,735 42,745 42,990
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 965 540 425
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 1,635 815 820
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 1,205 620 585
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 555 280 270
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 415 190 225
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 4,700 2,330 2,370
Chadian 1,845 955 885 645 320 325
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 10,425 4,960 5,460
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 1,025 545 480
Ewe 845 470 375 180 95 80
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 170 80 90
Gambian 975 495 475 630 305 330
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 24,850 12,060 12,790
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 1,105 550 560
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 1,940 1,035 905
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 1,350 600 745
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 770 365 405
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 490 250 240
Malinké 1,125 585 535 345 160 185
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 26,560 13,620 12,940
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 135 80 55
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 1,000 500 495
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 1,175 585 585
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 670 370 300
Wolof 840 495 345 80 45 35
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 4,055 2,155 1,900
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 4,745 2,340 2,410
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 86,665 44,970 41,695
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 4,065 2,035 2,030
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 1,845 985 860
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 2,305 1,185 1,120
Dinka 900 500 400 205 110 95
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 52,845 27,465 25,375
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 3,785 2,015 1,760
Maure 1,190 655 535 290 160 125
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 12,305 6,310 6,000
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 8,975 4,600 4,375
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 2,295 1,210 1,085
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 1,755 920 830
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 128,910 61,680 67,230
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 560 285 275
Amhara 1,530 815 715 720 360 360
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 870 455 415
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 3,105 1,465 1,640
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 1,035 460 575
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 11,870 5,740 6,125
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 22,560 10,755 11,800
Harari 665 355 305 475 255 215
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 5,860 2,780 3,080
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 430 200 230
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 3,600 1,830 1,770
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 1,290 610 685
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 3,215 1,380 1,830
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 350 140 205
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 40,995 19,200 21,795
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 19,760 9,790 9,970
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 2,610 1,300 1,315
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 770 395 375
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 2,950 1,445 1,505
Zambian 1,860 935 920 805 410 395
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 3,425 1,595 1,830
Zulu 945 475 475 440 225 215
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 8,475 3,900 4,570
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 119,670 57,245 62,420
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 17,380 7,720 9,660
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 103,560 50,150 53,410
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 3,100,450 1,506,795 1,593,655
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 523,340 265,615 257,730
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 54,535 27,255 27,280
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 44,705 23,345 21,360
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 29,675 14,570 15,105
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 12,075 6,140 5,935
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 4,105 1,995 2,110
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 2,815 1,415 1,395
Hazara 1,515 810 705 680 390 290
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 117,065 58,995 58,065
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 50,460 25,420 25,035
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 17,080 8,890 8,185
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 9,660 5,110 4,545
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 1,325 610 715
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 9,210 4,880 4,330
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 1,510 795 715
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 340 130 210
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 86,245 43,700 42,545
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 28,480 15,215 13,270
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 3,010 1,635 1,375
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 3,660 1,975 1,685
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 31,440 15,570 15,870
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 1,850 880 970
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 2,135 930 1,205
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 34,165 17,340 16,825
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 695 345 355
Uighur 1,555 775 785 755 385 375
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 2,400 1,155 1,240
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 4,225 2,065 2,155
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 16,270 8,395 7,875
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 1,182,845 595,480 587,370
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 29,195 14,965 14,230
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 15,235 7,795 7,445
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 1,450 710 735
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 774,500 390,015 384,480
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 4,775 2,245 2,525
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 5,915 3,055 2,860
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 1,795 900 895
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 8,150 4,070 4,080
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 149,060 75,860 73,200
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 55,455 28,580 26,875
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 5,195 2,545 2,645
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 124,270 60,685 63,585
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 42,760 21,705 21,050
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 58,705 29,705 29,005
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 1,422,890 659,650 763,245
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 4,420 2,105 2,315
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 14,655 6,810 7,845
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 849,345 403,280 446,065
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 337,760 144,830 192,930
Hmong 805 420 390 650 340 305
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 9,325 4,305 5,025
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 41,620 18,530 23,090
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 1,645 830 815
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 93,420 44,585 48,835
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 9,875 4,865 5,015
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 7,310 3,370 3,935
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 2,940 1,390 1,545
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 1,260 565 700
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 10,060 4,595 5,465
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 6,865 2,725 4,135
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 6,365 3,175 3,185
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 107,640 51,350 56,290
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 4,375 2,165 2,210
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 13,430 6,575 6,855
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 13,430 6,575 6,855
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 20,680 10,435 10,240
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 13,315 6,780 6,530
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 4,250 2,255 2,000
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 3,490 1,625 1,860
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 1,610 665 945
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 470 235 240
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 485 255 230
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 275 115 165
Samoan 1,100 625 475 225 140 85
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 555 265 290
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 3,601,825 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 1,559,720 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 7,635 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 680,495 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 4,488,680 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 33,950 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 699,980 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 1,122,145 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 1,876,905 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 1,436,185 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 1,369,660 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 718,020 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 770,730 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 713,595 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 1,597,165 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 5,046,810 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 122,360 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 4,858,170 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 311,005 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 1,293,135 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 1,449,585 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 709,135 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 622,565 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 396,130 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 368,235 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 330,390 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 4,851,335 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 317,840 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 2,962,065 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 2,059,710 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 147,400 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 135,835 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 681,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 880,070 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 1,113,885 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 1,047,185 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 738,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 414,210 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 157,860 ... ...
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 ... ... 5,106,290 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 3,694,385 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 1,411,900 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 1,208,010 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 3,557,485 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 61.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 19.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,299 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,463 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 400,496 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 506,409 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 1,554,940 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 15.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 45.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,109 ... ...
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 1,935,355 961,690 973,670
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 3,026,100 1,485,320 1,540,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 664,180 471,055 193,120
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 324,370 199,510 124,855
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 339,810 271,545 68,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 2,298,715 981,785 1,316,930
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 242,005 107,065 134,945
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 2,872,085 1,335,845 1,536,250
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 1,911,530 854,135 1,057,395
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 189,370 83,670 105,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 79,760 42,295 37,460
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 593,645 294,180 299,470
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 97,790 61,560 36,230
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 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,495
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 752,995 404,770 348,225
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 1,768,955 895,020 873,935
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 4,707,165 2,198,830 2,508,335
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 446,390 315,975 130,420
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 218,980 134,685 84,295
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 227,410 181,290 46,120
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 1,782,530 762,505 1,020,030
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 170,925 75,935 94,995
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 2,307,320 1,044,420 1,262,895
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 1,519,850 668,450 851,400
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 148,960 62,370 86,590
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 63,790 30,895 32,895
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 500,415 239,160 261,255
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 74,310 43,545 30,765
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 4,961,455 2,447,010 2,514,445
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 349,745 79,245 270,505
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 349,750 79,245 270,505
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 246,075 109,955 136,120
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 38,745 28,735 10,010
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 207,325 81,220 126,110
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 359,560 133,350 226,210
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 37,900 8,170 29,730
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 98,440 28,290 70,145
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 95,345 32,940 62,410
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 2,165 805 1,365
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 24,255 13,425 10,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 28,175 17,120 11,055
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 57,295 30,015 27,280
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 15,990 2,590 13,400
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 810,410 269,735 540,670
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 10,765 2,210 8,560
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 81,500 31,825 49,675
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 141,750 11,775 129,975
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 128,860 45,275 83,590
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 16,210 3,400 12,815
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 122,545 29,640 92,905
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 308,775 145,620 163,155
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 1,279,665 527,085 752,580
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 2,725 895 1,830
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 108,935 21,405 87,530
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 1,168,005 504,780 663,225
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 253,905 124,050 129,850
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 110,950 45,120 65,835
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 54,745 24,800 29,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 3,830 1,190 2,640
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 72,355 48,145 24,205
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 12,025 4,795 7,235
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 290,045 185,310 104,730
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 220,550 150,765 69,790
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 15,220 2,450 12,770
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 49,025 28,515 20,515
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 5,235 3,580 1,655
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 1,173,030 1,055,050 117,985
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 51,845 34,590 17,265
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 334,085 271,010 63,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 237,775 214,500 23,275
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 160 30 125
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 198,790 194,555 4,235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 225,860 220,545 5,315
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 124,515 119,820 4,695
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 106,895 67,015 39,880
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 66,035 41,790 24,240
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 40,860 25,230 15,635
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 865,970 173,780 692,185
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 75,715 37,005 38,705
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 767,680 124,280 643,400
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 22,575 12,490 10,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 340,285 170,915 169,375
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 183,925 49,390 134,535
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 2,135 1,815 320
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 2,610 2,385 225
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 98,325 68,625 29,695
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 53,290 48,695 4,595
Other 3,170 885 2,280 1,405 260 1,145
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 1,405 255 1,145
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 7,229,120 3,498,625 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 2,521,950 1,299,790 1,222,160
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 243,635 52,670 190,965
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 243,635 52,670 190,965
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 192,630 85,175 107,450
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 28,705 21,070 7,635
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 163,925 64,105 99,815
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 266,665 95,805 170,855
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 29,210 5,775 23,435
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 73,110 20,225 52,885
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 72,145 24,330 47,815
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 1,665 615 1,045
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 17,755 9,925 7,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 19,390 11,790 7,605
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 42,315 21,735 20,585
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 11,075 1,415 9,655
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 648,285 207,200 441,085
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 8,630 1,785 6,845
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 67,115 26,015 41,105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 111,550 8,405 103,145
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 108,895 34,250 74,650
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 12,875 2,705 10,170
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 93,770 21,045 72,725
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 245,445 113,000 132,445
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 1,026,975 414,425 612,550
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 2,225 715 1,510
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 88,130 16,590 71,540
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 936,620 397,120 539,500
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 190,235 88,535 101,700
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 84,580 33,150 51,425
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 41,255 18,020 23,240
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 3,135 975 2,165
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 52,490 33,175 19,310
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 8,775 3,215 5,555
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 252,275 162,360 89,915
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 198,775 136,120 62,655
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 10,755 1,765 8,995
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 38,160 21,440 16,720
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 4,580 3,030 1,550
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 878,300 779,075 99,225
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 42,115 27,365 14,745
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 266,040 211,240 54,800
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 178,830 160,160 18,675
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 140 25 115
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 141,515 138,160 3,360
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 162,855 158,770 4,080
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 86,805 83,355 3,450
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 82,775 49,710 33,065
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 50,160 30,065 20,095
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 32,615 19,650 12,965
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 664,880 133,665 531,220
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 58,160 27,950 30,205
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 589,085 96,720 492,365
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 17,640 8,990 8,645
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 259,400 129,985 129,415
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 137,250 36,225 101,030
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 1,685 1,405 280
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 1,415 1,270 145
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 77,190 52,840 24,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 41,855 38,245 3,610
Other 2,590 745 1,845 1,125 220 900
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 1,125 225 900
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 4,961,460 2,447,010 2,514,445
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,240
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 4,786,950 2,261,260 2,525,690
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 4,414,485 2,081,525 2,332,960
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 372,470 179,735 192,730
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 1,290,035 634,485 655,545
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 167,260 89,350 77,910
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 115,410 39,750 75,655
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 169,340 85,500 83,840
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 115,690 66,215 49,470
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 98,415 46,230 52,185
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 10,775 5,800 4,975
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 613,145 301,635 311,510
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 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 2,521,955 1,299,795 1,222,160
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 4,707,170 2,198,830 2,508,335
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 3,713,145 1,728,610 1,984,540
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 3,432,015 1,593,170 1,838,850
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 281,130 135,440 145,690
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 994,025 470,225 523,800
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 127,005 65,045 61,960
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 97,230 32,925 64,300
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 143,205 70,040 73,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 62,325 34,315 28,010
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 82,020 37,900 44,125
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 8,705 4,630 4,070
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 473,530 225,365 248,160
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,680
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,895
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 529,525 275,370 254,160
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 3,896,765 1,653,130 2,243,630
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 64.7 69.1 60.6
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 59.9 63.9 56.1
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 7.4 7.5 7.4
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 3,696,235 1,561,475 2,134,755
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 7,342,205 3,781,280 3,560,925
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 3,837,565 2,148,635 1,688,935
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 3,504,645 1,632,645 1,871,995
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 42.9 43.4 42.3
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 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 171,050 81,735 89,315
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 6,146,035 3,084,740 3,061,295
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 824,595 523,145 301,445
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 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 171,045 81,735 89,315
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 790,880 483,240 307,635
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 1,124,770 357,215 767,555
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 516,110 399,195 116,915
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 447,045 90,495 356,550
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 831,340 265,075 566,265
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 225,720 104,445 121,275
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 1,632,085 709,375 922,710
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 927,820 866,870 60,950
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 113,405 88,150 25,260
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 361,455 243,835 117,620
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 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 171,050 81,730 89,315
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 102,070 67,005 35,070
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 32,340 27,920 4,415
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 50,820 38,195 12,630
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 476,835 419,600 57,230
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 683,335 482,800 200,530
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 270,745 178,945 91,800
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 783,540 367,175 416,365
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 329,240 242,045 87,190
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 176,715 101,045 75,670
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 380,765 169,590 211,180
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 144,275 77,385 66,890
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 567,825 316,685 251,140
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 12,365 5,290 7,075
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 338,640 190,210 148,430
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 528,470 163,680 364,795
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 754,555 134,270 620,275
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 147,425 75,330 72,095
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 478,070 201,260 276,805
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 296,960 133,220 163,745
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 415,635 216,250 199,385
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 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,900
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 480,290 242,495 237,795
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 39,145 25,995 13,150
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 736,715 536,140 200,570
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 5,355,995 2,609,620 2,746,375
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 5,356,000 2,609,625 2,746,375
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 3,109,070 1,418,260 1,690,810
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 857,565 419,960 437,605
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 1,350,375 749,770 600,605
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 38,990 21,630 17,355
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 6,092,710 3,145,765 2,946,945
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 4,375,215 2,392,270 1,982,945
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 372,480 151,880 220,600
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 888,920 376,690 512,235
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 320,015 143,885 176,130
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 75,460 50,200 25,260
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 60,620 30,835 29,785
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 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 1,463,845 675,540 788,310
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 1,964,690 991,525 973,165
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 1,295,375 706,155 589,225
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 612,415 336,090 276,325
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 756,385 436,455 319,930
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 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 413,515 296,265 117,245
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 1,039,255 640,810 398,445
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 1,571,230 778,100 793,130
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 1,354,870 577,565 777,310
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 740,330 328,410 411,920
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 973,515 524,620 448,895
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 7,579,085 3,895,880 3,683,200
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 7,434,675 3,828,665 3,606,015
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 7,319,360 3,767,405 3,551,955
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 7,225,210 3,732,550 3,492,655
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 94,145 34,850 59,295
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 115,320 61,255 54,060
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 1,485 765 715
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 1,420 745 675
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 370 220 150
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 10
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 360 215 145
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 1,050 525 525
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 495 235 265
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 545 290 260
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 10 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 25 0 20
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 25 10 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 25 10 20
Cayuga 10 0 0 10 0 10
Mohawk 35 10 25 20 10 10
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 10 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 113,835 60,490 53,340
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 3,305 1,995 1,310
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 275 105 170 125 45 80
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 15 10 10
Somali 220 80 145 110 35 70
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 3,175 1,955 1,225
Amharic 200 95 100 75 30 45
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 2,430 1,605 825
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 145 110 40
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 35 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 395 140 260
Maltese 25 15 10 20 15 10
Tigrigna 135 70 60 60 30 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 10 10 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 2,575 1,065 1,510
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 95 50 50
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 2,480 1,015 1,465
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 1,280 495 790
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 25 10 15
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 10 10 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 40 20 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 55 20 30
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 1,145 435 705
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 10 0 10
Creole languages 350 125 225 60 35 30
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 15 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 50 25 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 10 10 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 1,980 945 1,035
Kannada 0 0 0 10 0 10
Malayalam 90 50 45 75 45 30
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 1,870 900 975
Telugu 45 10 35 35 10 20
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 38,960 21,375 17,580
Albanian 350 220 125 275 170 105
Armenian 450 220 230 145 75 75
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 6,655 3,165 3,495
Baltic languages 95 35 60 70 25 40
Latvian 40 10 25 20 10 10
Lithuanian 60 25 30 45 20 25
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 6,595 3,135 3,455
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 100 55 40
Bulgarian 205 110 90 120 85 40
Croatian 220 130 95 155 100 50
Czech 70 40 30 25 20 10
Macedonian 95 45 55 85 35 45
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 1,925 960 960
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 2,905 1,240 1,670
Serbian 530 320 210 390 240 145
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 20 10 10
Slovak 100 60 40 55 40 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 15 0 10
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 780 320 460
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 15 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 10 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 10 10 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 6,905 3,655 3,250
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 30 15 20
Dutch 1,165 630 540 790 425 365
Frisian 40 25 15 25 20 10
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 5,690 3,005 2,690
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 30 10 20
Swedish 125 55 70 55 15 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 10 10 10
Yiddish 895 390 505 20 0 20
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 240 155 80
Greek 1,020 545 475 405 240 165
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 11,880 6,560 5,315
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 9,205 4,900 4,310
Bengali 530 275 245 335 160 170
Gujarati 880 300 585 730 255 475
Hindi 1,405 755 650 800 380 415
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 30 10 20
Nepali 195 95 100 80 30 50
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 6,025 3,480 2,550
Sindhi 35 10 30 20 10 15
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 30 15 10
Urdu 1,495 705 790 1,150 555 600
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 2,660 1,655 1,005
Kurdish 185 150 40 105 95 15
Pashto 50 20 25 20 10 15
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 2,530 1,555 975
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 10 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 12,680 7,505 5,170
Catalan 30 10 20 10 0 10
Italian 1,705 895 805 945 505 445
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 5,815 3,865 1,950
Romanian 745 365 380 300 140 160
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 5,590 2,985 2,605
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 20 10 10
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 1,010 360 655
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 15 0 10
Georgian 30 10 20 15 0 10
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 4,945 2,505 2,445
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 120 55 65
Akan (Twi) 25 10 20 20 0 20
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 10 0
Ganda 20 10 10 25 15 15
Igbo 10 10 0 10 0 0
Lingala 10 0 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 0 15 15 0 10
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 20 10 0
Wolof 10 0 10 10 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 0 20 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,920 740 1,180 810 295 515
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 575 170 410
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 10 0 10
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 225 130 100
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 57,620 30,735 26,890
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 57,535 30,690 26,840
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 26,955 14,190 12,770
Hakka 70 25 45 30 10 25
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 29,090 15,730 13,360
Min Dong 25 15 10 30 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 250 155 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 35 20 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 1,145 565 580
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 90 50 45
Burmese 75 35 35 10 10 10
Karenic languages 135 75 55 30 10 20
Tibetan 50 30 20 45 30 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 675 270 405 235 95 145
Lao 150 70 80 80 40 35
Thai 525 205 325 160 55 105
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 465 315 150
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 15 15 0
Turkish 685 435 255 440 295 140
Uyghur 15 15 0 10 10 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 420 205 220
Estonian 50 15 40 45 10 35
Finnish 105 40 65 75 25 50
Hungarian 435 225 215 295 165 130
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 10 0 10
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 144,405 67,215 77,185
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 63,665 26,760 36,900
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 78,240 39,330 38,910
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 175 75 100
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 2,325 1,055 1,270
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 7,579,080 3,895,880 3,683,200
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 6,975,415 3,605,485 3,369,930
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 109,150 48,930 60,220
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 260,050 118,655 141,395
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 226,490 119,130 107,360
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 5,970 2,480 3,490
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 220,520 116,650 103,870
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 245 100 150
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 1,620 780 845
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 6,080 2,780 3,300
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 35 25 10
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 13,106,990 6,403,470 6,703,520
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 11,475,985 5,603,290 5,872,695
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 1,631,005 800,180 830,820
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 941,380 460,170 481,210
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 689,625 340,015 349,610
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 535,180 263,055 272,120
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 467,890 229,080 238,810
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 67,290 33,980 33,315
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 154,445 76,955 77,490
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 12,546,040 6,116,715 6,429,325
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 7,887,825 3,845,945 4,041,880
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 4,658,215 2,270,770 2,387,445
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 2,545,875 1,238,055 1,307,820
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 2,112,340 1,032,710 1,079,630
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 1,562,375 761,630 800,740
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 1,380,900 672,540 708,360
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 181,480 89,090 92,390
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 549,965 271,080 278,885

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Ontario [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed March 28, 2024).

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