Census Profile, 2016 Census
Quebec [Province] and Cape Breton [Economic region], Nova Scotia

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[Province]
Cape Breton
Nova Scotia
[Economic region]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 8,164,361 ... ... 132,010 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 7,903,001 ... ... 135,974 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... -2.9 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 3,858,943 ... ... 66,640 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 3,531,663 ... ... 57,516 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 6.0 ... ... 12.7 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 1,356,625.27 ... ... 10,405.98 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 8,164,360 4,016,760 4,147,605 132,010 63,080 68,925
0 to 14 years 1,333,260 682,535 650,720 18,310 9,345 8,960
0 to 4 years 444,930 227,965 216,970 5,495 2,745 2,750
5 to 9 years 469,165 240,225 228,940 6,240 3,260 2,980
10 to 14 years 419,160 214,345 204,815 6,570 3,340 3,230
15 to 64 years 5,335,910 2,664,630 2,671,280 82,500 39,720 42,780
15 to 19 years 429,825 219,070 210,755 7,320 3,755 3,560
20 to 24 years 500,100 252,600 247,500 7,145 3,630 3,510
25 to 29 years 495,410 248,030 247,380 6,190 3,070 3,120
30 to 34 years 515,505 256,440 259,070 5,945 2,855 3,090
35 to 39 years 550,540 274,595 275,945 6,385 2,860 3,520
40 to 44 years 506,525 254,100 252,425 7,295 3,365 3,925
45 to 49 years 519,425 260,410 259,015 8,210 3,925 4,285
50 to 54 years 619,435 309,070 310,370 10,570 4,910 5,660
55 to 59 years 636,475 314,190 322,285 11,780 5,600 6,175
60 to 64 years 562,670 276,140 286,535 11,675 5,750 5,930
65 years and over 1,495,195 669,590 825,605 31,195 14,015 17,185
65 to 69 years 488,175 236,395 251,775 10,710 5,230 5,485
70 to 74 years 373,590 176,905 196,690 7,550 3,555 3,995
75 to 79 years 256,905 116,020 140,890 5,535 2,510 3,030
80 to 84 years 187,835 78,390 109,450 3,765 1,565 2,200
85 years and over 188,685 61,885 126,805 3,635 1,155 2,480
85 to 89 years 120,635 43,795 76,840 2,180 780 1,400
90 to 94 years 53,165 15,155 38,015 1,095 300 795
95 to 99 years 13,035 2,685 10,350 310 70 240
100 years and over 1,850 255 1,600 55 5 45
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 16.3 17.0 15.7 13.9 14.8 13.0
15 to 64 years 65.4 66.3 64.4 62.5 63.0 62.1
65 years and over 18.3 16.7 19.9 23.6 22.2 24.9
85 years and over 2.3 1.5 3.1 2.8 1.8 3.6
Average age of the population 41.9 40.9 42.9 45.7 44.5 46.7
Median age of the population 42.5 41.4 43.6 49.6 48.5 50.5
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 3,531,660 ... ... 57,520 ... ...
Single-detached house 1,602,680 ... ... 43,675 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 187,800 ... ... 210 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 1,717,680 ... ... 11,435 ... ...
Semi-detached house 188,245 ... ... 3,145 ... ...
Row house 93,350 ... ... 770 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 265,195 ... ... 2,110 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 1,154,955 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
Other single-attached house 15,940 ... ... 130 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 23,505 ... ... 2,190 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
1 person 1,175,230 ... ... 17,755 ... ...
2 persons 1,227,765 ... ... 21,665 ... ...
3 persons 489,460 ... ... 8,810 ... ...
4 persons 426,250 ... ... 6,000 ... ...
5 or more persons 212,960 ... ... 3,285 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 7,965,455 ... ... 129,520 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 6,831,105 3,334,220 3,496,885 113,705 53,735 59,960
Married or living common law 3,844,145 1,924,750 1,919,395 60,545 30,275 30,270
Married 2,342,980 1,172,720 1,170,260 51,100 25,560 25,545
Living common law 1,501,160 752,025 749,135 9,440 4,715 4,725
Not married and not living common law 2,986,960 1,409,475 1,577,490 53,160 23,460 29,695
Never married 2,010,580 1,084,300 926,280 32,255 16,820 15,435
Separated 103,625 46,390 57,240 3,945 1,630 2,315
Divorced 483,195 194,430 288,760 7,115 2,975 4,140
Widowed 389,555 84,345 305,210 9,840 2,040 7,805
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 2,257,560 ... ... 38,955 ... ...
2 persons 1,204,955 ... ... 22,700 ... ...
3 persons 466,310 ... ... 8,615 ... ...
4 persons 412,160 ... ... 5,375 ... ...
5 or more persons 174,140 ... ... 2,270 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 2,257,560 ... ... 38,960 ... ...
Total couple families 1,878,095 ... ... 29,755 ... ...
Married couples 1,128,355 ... ... 25,035 ... ...
Common-law couples 749,740 ... ... 4,725 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 379,460 ... ... 9,205 ... ...
Female parent 284,900 ... ... 7,555 ... ...
Male parent 94,565 ... ... 1,650 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 1,878,095 ... ... 29,755 ... ...
Couples without children 970,260 ... ... 17,070 ... ...
Couples with children 907,840 ... ... 12,690 ... ...
1 child 356,640 ... ... 6,145 ... ...
2 children 384,875 ... ... 4,585 ... ...
3 or more children 166,315 ... ... 1,955 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 379,465 ... ... 9,200 ... ...
1 child 234,695 ... ... 5,635 ... ...
2 children 109,670 ... ... 2,470 ... ...
3 or more children 35,100 ... ... 1,105 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 1,579,070 775,765 803,305 24,590 11,205 13,385
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 3,531,660 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
One-census-family households 2,197,340 ... ... 36,930 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 947,305 ... ... 16,405 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 1,250,040 ... ... 20,530 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 29,595 ... ... 1,000 ... ...
Non-census-family households 1,304,725 ... ... 19,585 ... ...
One-person households 1,175,230 ... ... 17,755 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 129,500 ... ... 1,830 ... ...
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 8,066,560 3,977,275 4,089,285 130,085 62,410 67,675
English only 372,445 187,595 184,860 119,570 57,745 61,820
French only 4,032,640 1,874,545 2,158,095 100 35 65
English and French 3,586,410 1,884,135 1,702,275 10,305 4,575 5,730
Neither English nor French 75,065 31,000 44,060 110 55 50
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 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285 130,085 62,410 67,675
English 964,120 482,985 481,135 125,280 60,150 65,135
French 6,750,945 3,320,380 3,430,560 4,550 2,135 2,420
English and French 278,710 144,060 134,655 155 80 75
Neither English nor French 72,775 29,845 42,930 95 50 45
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 1,103,480 555,015 548,465 4,635 2,175 2,460
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 13.7 14.0 13.4 3.6 3.5 3.6
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285 130,085 62,410 67,675
Single responses 7,881,650 3,884,675 3,996,975 129,230 62,000 67,230
Official languages 6,820,815 3,366,970 3,453,845 123,485 59,150 64,330
English 601,155 301,860 299,300 118,730 56,940 61,790
French 6,219,665 3,065,115 3,154,550 4,755 2,210 2,545
Non-official languages 1,060,830 517,700 543,125 5,740 2,850 2,895
Aboriginal languages 45,570 22,530 23,040 3,685 1,755 1,930
Algonquian languages 33,140 16,365 16,770 3,680 1,750 1,930
Blackfoot 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 31,430 15,575 15,855 0 5 0
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,715 4,155 4,555 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 590 285 305 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 135 55 80 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 35 15 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 0 5 0 0
Woods Cree 10 5 5 5 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 15,790 7,920 7,875 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 485 225 260 3,675 1,750 1,920
Malecite 0 0 0 5 0 5
Mi'kmaq 485 220 260 3,665 1,745 1,920
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,215 565 645 5 0 5
Algonquin 1,185 555 630 0 0 0
Ojibway 20 10 15 5 0 5
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 5 5 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 5 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 5 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 11,970 5,955 6,015 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 11,895 5,925 5,970 5 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 75 25 45 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 375 165 210 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 365 160 210 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 5 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 65 30 35 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,015,260 495,175 520,090 2,055 1,095 960
Afro-Asiatic languages 197,535 104,185 93,355 180 115 65
Berber languages 20,845 11,125 9,720 0 0 0
Kabyle 12,470 6,625 5,840 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,375 4,500 3,875 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,125 545 580 0 0 5
Bilen 10 10 5 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 5 0 0 0
Somali 1,075 515 560 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 175,215 92,310 82,900 180 120 65
Amharic 745 340 405 0 0 0
Arabic 169,890 89,590 80,300 175 115 60
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 150 80 70 0 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 10 5 0 0 0
Harari 0 5 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 3,885 2,040 1,845 5 5 5
Maltese 25 10 15 0 0 5
Tigrigna 385 185 205 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 110 60 50 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 355 200 155 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 36,305 17,030 19,275 35 15 20
Khmer (Cambodian) 8,855 4,105 4,750 0 0 0
Vietnamese 27,425 12,920 14,505 40 15 20
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 25 10 15 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 21,635 7,800 13,835 115 50 65
Bikol 115 35 80 0 0 0
Cebuano 885 270 610 5 0 5
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 410 125 275 5 0 0
Ilocano 2,060 745 1,315 0 0 0
Malagasy 1,250 590 660 0 0 0
Malay 705 265 440 5 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 205 90 110 0 0 0
Pangasinan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15,545 5,480 10,065 100 45 55
Waray-Waray 50 10 40 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 320 140 180 0 0 0
Creole languages 56,990 25,220 31,770 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 2,220 1,055 1,170 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 53,785 23,675 30,110 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 980 490 490 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 14,865 7,435 7,430 25 15 5
Kannada 240 130 110 0 0 0
Malayalam 440 235 205 10 5 0
Tamil 13,600 6,715 6,880 10 10 5
Telugu 570 345 230 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 25 10 15 5 0 0
Indo-European languages 553,045 269,625 283,420 1,080 555 530
Albanian 2,795 1,420 1,370 0 5 0
Armenian 16,430 7,970 8,460 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 68,155 30,960 37,195 140 55 85
Baltic languages 850 335 515 5 5 5
Latvian 290 120 175 5 5 0
Lithuanian 555 215 340 5 0 0
Slavic languages 67,310 30,630 36,675 135 50 85
Belarusan 80 45 35 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,620 805 815 0 0 0
Bulgarian 6,985 3,385 3,600 0 0 0
Croatian 2,330 1,165 1,170 10 5 5
Czech 1,465 690 775 5 5 5
Macedonian 205 105 95 5 0 0
Polish 13,935 6,065 7,865 45 20 30
Russian 28,565 12,715 15,850 15 5 10
Serbian 3,140 1,590 1,545 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 1,805 865 940 0 0 0
Slovak 1,040 455 585 5 5 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 755 350 405 5 0 0
Ukrainian 5,210 2,285 2,920 40 15 25
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 175 90 85 0 5 0
Celtic languages 155 95 60 95 45 45
Scottish Gaelic 20 15 10 85 40 45
Welsh 40 20 20 0 0 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 90 55 30 5 5 0
Germanic languages 27,540 13,280 14,260 480 250 230
Afrikaans 125 60 65 5 0 0
Danish 395 190 200 10 10 0
Dutch 2,825 1,395 1,430 135 70 65
Frisian 10 10 0 5 0 0
German 13,670 6,340 7,330 305 160 145
Icelandic 65 30 35 0 0 0
Norwegian 200 100 100 10 5 0
Swedish 555 255 300 5 0 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 540 240 300 0 0 5
Yiddish 8,985 4,560 4,420 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 175 100 75 0 5 0
Greek 38,635 19,435 19,205 50 30 25
Indo-Iranian languages 76,040 39,205 36,835 170 105 65
Indo-Aryan languages 45,845 23,875 21,970 155 100 55
Bengali 10,995 5,620 5,380 5 5 5
Gujarati 6,070 2,980 3,090 10 5 0
Hindi 3,030 1,635 1,390 15 10 5
Kashmiri 20 15 5 0 0 0
Konkani 110 60 55 0 0 0
Marathi 255 145 110 0 0 0
Nepali 1,505 740 765 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,380 6,720 5,660 30 15 10
Sindhi 330 160 165 5 0 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 645 310 330 5 0 0
Urdu 10,470 5,460 5,010 90 60 30
Iranian languages 29,760 15,105 14,655 10 5 5
Kurdish 985 550 430 5 0 0
Pashto 1,285 680 610 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 27,490 13,875 13,615 10 5 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 440 225 210 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 323,290 157,260 166,030 155 70 80
Catalan 320 170 150 5 0 0
Italian 104,600 51,705 52,895 75 40 35
Portuguese 36,770 17,735 19,035 15 5 10
Romanian 35,840 17,170 18,665 5 0 0
Spanish 145,635 70,405 75,235 60 25 35
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 125 75 50 0 0 0
Japanese 2,525 775 1,750 15 5 10
Kartvelian languages 170 80 85 0 0 0
Georgian 170 80 90 0 0 0
Korean 5,160 2,270 2,890 45 25 25
Mongolic languages 190 75 115 0 0 0
Mongolian 195 80 115 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 28,355 14,360 13,995 15 5 5
Akan (Twi) 1,050 520 525 0 0 0
Bamanankan 1,200 655 545 0 0 0
Edo 75 45 30 0 0 0
Ewe 730 400 325 0 0 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,055 1,080 970 0 0 0
Ga 80 40 40 5 5 0
Ganda 35 15 20 0 0 0
Igbo 120 70 50 5 0 0
Lingala 2,465 1,185 1,285 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 3,345 1,600 1,745 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 2,500 1,115 1,380 0 0 0
Shona 85 45 40 0 0 0
Swahili 3,010 1,460 1,545 0 0 0
Wolof 3,230 1,745 1,485 0 0 0
Yoruba 255 155 100 0 5 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 8,135 4,235 3,895 5 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 345 180 165 0 0 0
Dinka 5 5 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 335 170 165 0 0 5
Sign languages 1,330 700 630 15 10 10
American Sign Language 65 35 30 5 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 670 330 340 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 595 340 255 10 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 76,840 35,775 41,065 470 265 205
Chinese languages 76,490 35,600 40,895 470 265 205
Cantonese 24,375 11,505 12,875 60 30 25
Hakka 470 215 260 0 0 0
Mandarin 43,700 20,175 23,525 335 195 145
Min Dong 20 10 15 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 3,225 1,480 1,745 5 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,075 465 605 0 5 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,535 1,710 1,825 65 45 25
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 45 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 345 175 170 5 0 0
Burmese 80 30 50 0 0 0
Karenic languages 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tibetan 110 65 50 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 85 45 40 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 4,895 2,185 2,710 15 5 5
Lao 4,115 1,995 2,120 0 0 0
Thai 765 180 585 15 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 7,980 4,095 3,880 5 5 0
Azerbaijani 290 160 130 0 0 0
Turkish 7,155 3,685 3,470 5 5 0
Uyghur 205 100 105 0 0 0
Uzbek 145 70 75 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 185 80 105 0 0 0
Uralic languages 6,400 2,985 3,410 30 15 15
Estonian 195 75 120 0 0 0
Finnish 360 125 240 5 5 5
Hungarian 5,835 2,790 3,045 25 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 685 385 300 0 5 0
Multiple responses 184,905 92,600 92,310 860 410 445
English and French 72,395 36,695 35,695 435 205 230
English and non-official language 27,485 13,545 13,945 405 200 210
French and non-official language 67,075 33,110 33,970 10 10 5
English, French and non-official language 17,950 9,245 8,705 5 5 5
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 8,066,560 3,977,270 4,089,285 130,090 62,410 67,675
Single responses 7,743,740 3,819,315 3,924,425 129,170 61,980 67,195
Official languages 7,157,850 3,536,165 3,621,685 125,780 60,225 65,555
English 782,185 391,125 391,060 123,230 59,055 64,175
French 6,375,665 3,145,040 3,230,625 2,550 1,165 1,380
Non-official languages 585,890 283,150 302,735 3,390 1,750 1,640
Aboriginal languages 40,190 20,205 19,980 2,450 1,225 1,230
Algonquian languages 28,695 14,385 14,310 2,450 1,225 1,225
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 28,110 14,105 14,005 0 0 0
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 7,375 3,590 3,790 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 590 295 290 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 60 30 30 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 14,590 7,355 7,235 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 220 115 110 2,450 1,220 1,225
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 0
Mi'kmaq 220 110 105 2,445 1,220 1,230
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 370 170 200 0 0 0
Algonquin 360 165 195 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 5 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 11,375 5,770 5,615 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 11,350 5,750 5,600 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 70 35 35 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 70 35 30 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 35 10 25 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 545,695 262,940 282,755 940 530 410
Afro-Asiatic languages 91,660 46,550 45,110 120 70 45
Berber languages 7,495 3,895 3,605 0 0 0
Kabyle 5,105 2,660 2,450 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,390 1,235 1,150 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 535 240 295 0 0 0
Bilen 5 0 5 0 0 0
Oromo 5 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 520 230 290 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 83,520 42,365 41,160 115 70 45
Amharic 340 150 185 0 0 0
Arabic 81,105 41,150 39,955 120 70 50
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 50 45 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 5 0 0 0
Harari 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,705 880 825 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 205 95 105 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 105 50 55 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 24,980 11,675 13,305 25 10 15
Khmer (Cambodian) 5,180 2,370 2,805 0 0 0
Vietnamese 19,790 9,295 10,495 20 10 15
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 5 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,715 3,960 5,750 45 25 20
Bikol 15 5 10 0 0 0
Cebuano 230 100 125 5 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 130 55 75 0 0 0
Ilocano 740 305 435 0 0 0
Malagasy 360 185 170 0 0 0
Malay 175 85 95 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 30 30 0 0 0
Pangasinan 10 5 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,905 3,150 4,760 45 25 15
Waray-Waray 15 10 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 0 0 0
Creole languages 20,705 8,780 11,925 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 855 380 475 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 19,405 8,200 11,210 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 440 200 240 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 11,400 5,595 5,805 5 0 0
Kannada 150 85 65 0 0 0
Malayalam 200 100 100 0 0 0
Tamil 10,720 5,215 5,500 0 5 0
Telugu 330 190 135 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 15 5 5 5 0 0
Indo-European languages 303,215 146,100 157,115 345 180 165
Albanian 1,615 795 820 0 0 0
Armenian 11,990 5,680 6,310 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 40,405 19,085 21,325 30 15 10
Baltic languages 190 80 105 5 0 5
Latvian 75 40 40 0 0 5
Lithuanian 115 40 70 0 0 0
Slavic languages 40,220 19,000 21,220 25 15 10
Belarusan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Bosnian 965 475 495 0 0 0
Bulgarian 5,125 2,495 2,630 0 0 0
Croatian 1,015 475 545 0 0 0
Czech 460 220 240 0 0 0
Macedonian 130 65 65 0 0 0
Polish 5,970 2,695 3,270 15 5 5
Russian 20,680 9,775 10,900 5 5 5
Serbian 2,010 1,020 990 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 960 470 490 0 0 0
Slovak 245 120 130 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 225 95 135 0 0 0
Ukrainian 2,365 1,060 1,300 0 5 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 0 5 0
Celtic languages 30 20 10 30 20 15
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 35 15 15
Welsh 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 15 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 9,890 4,980 4,905 135 75 60
Afrikaans 15 10 10 0 0 0
Danish 50 25 25 0 0 0
Dutch 375 170 205 10 5 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 2,550 1,190 1,365 120 65 55
Icelandic 30 15 20 0 0 0
Norwegian 20 5 10 0 5 0
Swedish 105 50 60 5 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 70 35 40 0 0 0
Yiddish 6,665 3,485 3,180 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Greek 18,545 8,865 9,680 15 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages 53,555 26,845 26,710 100 55 45
Indo-Aryan languages 31,575 15,985 15,585 90 55 40
Bengali 8,180 4,055 4,125 10 5 5
Gujarati 3,840 1,860 1,985 5 5 0
Hindi 1,535 790 745 0 0 0
Kashmiri 5 0 0 0 5 0
Konkani 30 15 15 0 0 0
Marathi 80 40 40 0 0 0
Nepali 1,355 655 700 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 15 10 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 8,840 4,690 4,155 5 5 0
Sindhi 135 65 75 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 365 185 180 0 0 5
Urdu 7,180 3,620 3,565 70 40 30
Iranian languages 21,745 10,740 11,010 10 0 5
Kurdish 510 280 235 0 0 0
Pashto 925 460 465 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 20,310 10,005 10,305 10 0 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 235 120 120 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 167,190 79,835 87,355 40 15 25
Catalan 110 50 60 0 0 0
Italian 32,935 14,595 18,340 10 5 10
Portuguese 17,260 8,250 9,005 5 0 5
Romanian 24,520 12,000 12,525 0 0 0
Spanish 92,330 44,920 47,415 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 0 0 0
Japanese 1,050 425 620 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 70 35 35 0 0 0
Georgian 70 40 35 0 0 0
Korean 3,540 1,630 1,910 25 20 5
Mongolic languages 145 70 75 0 0 0
Mongolian 145 70 75 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 7,250 3,450 3,800 5 0 0
Akan (Twi) 445 215 235 0 0 0
Bamanankan 265 135 125 0 0 0
Edo 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ewe 140 60 80 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 530 255 280 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 0 0 0
Ganda 5 5 5 0 0 0
Igbo 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lingala 625 270 355 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,110 510 600 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 530 225 305 0 0 0
Shona 20 10 10 0 0 0
Swahili 1,100 535 565 0 0 0
Wolof 1,035 555 480 0 0 0
Yoruba 55 25 25 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,350 635 710 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 135 70 65 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 130 65 65 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,770 1,000 775 30 15 10
American Sign Language 90 35 50 10 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 700 360 340 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 985 600 385 25 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 60,370 28,925 31,450 330 190 140
Chinese languages 60,155 28,805 31,345 330 190 135
Cantonese 17,845 8,470 9,375 35 20 15
Hakka 155 75 80 0 0 0
Mandarin 37,075 17,870 19,200 250 145 110
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,830 830 1,000 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 780 355 420 5 5 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,435 1,190 1,240 40 25 15
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 215 115 100 0 0 0
Burmese 35 15 20 0 0 0
Karenic languages 65 40 30 0 0 0
Tibetan 70 45 30 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 2,375 1,145 1,230 10 5 5
Lao 2,150 1,055 1,100 0 0 0
Thai 225 90 135 10 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 5,120 2,540 2,575 5 0 0
Azerbaijani 100 50 55 0 0 0
Turkish 4,715 2,340 2,370 5 5 0
Uyghur 140 75 70 0 0 0
Uzbek 105 50 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 0 0 0
Uralic languages 2,025 895 1,130 5 5 0
Estonian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Finnish 50 20 30 0 0 0
Hungarian 1,945 860 1,085 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 150 90 60 0 0 0
Multiple responses 322,820 157,960 164,860 915 435 480
English and French 86,715 43,820 42,890 280 120 160
English and non-official language 54,400 26,255 28,140 625 310 310
French and non-official language 139,385 66,610 72,775 5 0 0
English, French and non-official language 42,320 21,270 21,045 5 5 0
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 8,066,555 3,977,275 4,089,285 130,085 62,410 67,670
None 6,825,240 3,356,340 3,468,900 122,935 59,105 63,835
English 513,410 263,670 249,735 2,845 1,400 1,445
French 320,370 158,340 162,030 1,870 810 1,060
Non-official language 317,790 154,450 163,340 2,390 1,085 1,305
Aboriginal 5,700 2,645 3,060 1,615 710 905
Non-Aboriginal 312,085 151,810 160,280 770 370 400
English and French 36,235 18,285 17,955 5 5 0
English and non-official language 28,630 14,075 14,555 5 5 0
French and non-official language 23,470 11,365 12,095 30 10 20
English, French and non-official language 1,420 740 680 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145 111,230 52,835 58,395
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 106,765 50,685 56,075
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,975 37,842 28,522 28,697 33,819 24,628
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,400 106,780 50,685 56,095
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,535 33,110 26,119 26,444 30,402 23,341
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 5,685,690 2,866,470 2,819,220 87,195 42,755 44,440
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,067 35,597 25,012 24,540 28,904 21,040
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,973,245 2,300,800 2,672,445 88,765 40,630 48,130
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,307 5,851 8,246 10,218 11,292 9,586
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,627,795 2,408,420 2,219,370 67,910 33,690 34,215
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,263 35,627 27,219 25,753 29,731 22,797
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 111,230 52,825 58,405
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 6,417,010 3,159,415 3,257,595 106,575 50,535 56,045
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,546 49,087 36,203 36,794 43,120 31,091
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 6,418,440 3,159,550 3,258,890 106,590 50,535 56,060
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,887 39,292 30,616 31,188 35,694 27,126
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 5,685,905 2,866,415 2,819,485 86,990 42,675 44,315
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,505 47,810 33,079 34,217 40,380 28,283
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,972,650 2,299,595 2,673,050 88,405 40,405 48,005
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,590 7,846 9,229 10,689 11,284 10,189
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,627,775 2,408,655 2,219,120 67,905 33,780 34,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,382 45,974 34,313 35,275 41,356 29,256
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240 111,230 52,825 58,405
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 2,036,965 1,114,940 922,025 25,620 12,480 13,145
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 47,111 51,622 42,433 45,282 51,888 41,222
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 56,564 62,750 49,085 53,083 58,963 47,502
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 84.4 88.3 79.1 76.1 79.1 72.4
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 68.4 71.4 64.6 60.8 63.5 57.5
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 15.6 11.7 20.9 23.9 20.9 27.6
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,140 111,230 52,835 58,395
Without total income 216,685 99,555 117,125 4,470 2,155 2,315
With total income 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 106,765 50,685 56,080
Percentage with total income 96.7 96.9 96.5 96.0 95.9 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 789,595 351,935 437,660 15,625 6,675 8,945
$10,000 to $19,999 1,188,135 476,630 711,500 21,005 7,715 13,285
$20,000 to $29,999 976,210 428,390 547,830 18,900 8,050 10,850
$30,000 to $39,999 852,735 414,105 438,625 15,110 7,180 7,930
$40,000 to $49,999 747,995 378,215 369,780 10,920 5,450 5,470
$50,000 to $59,999 540,265 292,110 248,150 7,325 4,140 3,185
$60,000 to $69,999 375,935 214,805 161,130 4,905 3,140 1,765
$70,000 to $79,999 286,025 164,240 121,790 3,840 2,245 1,595
$80,000 to $89,999 189,350 113,715 75,635 3,020 1,655 1,365
$90,000 to $99,999 122,750 80,090 42,660 1,830 1,140 695
$100,000 and over 348,620 246,360 102,255 4,265 3,290 975
$100,000 to $149,999 236,515 164,145 72,370 3,170 2,365 810
$150,000 and over 112,105 82,215 29,885 1,100 930 170
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 6,634,295 3,260,150 3,374,140 111,230 52,835 58,395
Without after-tax income 215,120 99,375 115,750 4,450 2,150 2,300
With after-tax income 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,395 106,780 50,685 56,095
Percentage with after-tax income 96.8 97.0 96.6 96.0 95.9 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 822,725 359,045 463,675 16,080 6,780 9,300
$10,000 to $19,999 1,246,480 505,165 741,315 22,255 8,295 13,965
$20,000 to $29,999 1,192,885 541,080 651,810 22,480 9,900 12,580
$30,000 to $39,999 1,096,510 553,200 543,315 17,455 8,475 8,980
$40,000 to $49,999 793,150 425,040 368,115 11,000 6,095 4,905
$50,000 to $59,999 498,475 283,130 215,345 6,695 4,190 2,500
$60,000 to $69,999 309,415 180,470 128,945 4,700 2,600 2,105
$70,000 to $79,999 167,895 108,500 59,395 2,520 1,605 920
$80,000 and over 291,635 205,155 86,485 3,590 2,745 845
$80,000 to $89,999 95,010 64,670 30,335 1,365 980 385
$90,000 to $99,999 55,980 39,080 16,905 720 550 170
$100,000 and over 140,645 101,405 39,240 1,510 1,220 295
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145 111,230 52,835 58,395
Without employment income 2,006,505 851,730 1,154,775 43,325 19,145 24,175
With employment income 4,627,790 2,408,420 2,219,375 67,905 33,690 34,215
Percentage with employment income 69.8 73.9 65.8 61.0 63.8 58.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 606,300 311,780 294,520 9,640 4,345 5,295
$5,000 to $9,999 367,030 162,150 204,885 6,850 2,870 3,985
$10,000 to $19,999 681,920 305,995 375,920 11,850 5,505 6,345
$20,000 to $29,999 586,140 269,950 316,195 9,320 4,235 5,090
$30,000 to $39,999 565,425 277,135 288,285 7,650 3,420 4,230
$40,000 to $49,999 476,665 247,105 229,560 5,710 2,750 2,960
$50,000 to $59,999 359,180 203,580 155,600 4,410 2,525 1,890
$60,000 to $69,999 266,650 156,255 110,395 3,105 1,975 1,130
$70,000 to $79,999 224,040 129,890 94,150 2,605 1,470 1,135
$80,000 and over 494,440 344,585 149,855 6,755 4,600 2,160
$80,000 to $89,999 139,830 90,295 49,540 2,365 1,230 1,140
$90,000 to $99,999 93,860 64,160 29,700 1,370 895 480
$100,000 and over 260,745 190,125 70,620 3,020 2,475 545
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 59,822 ... ... 53,862 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 52,207 ... ... 48,384 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 1,175,230 ... ... 17,750 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,574 ... ... 25,574 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 28,469 ... ... 24,309 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 2,356,430 ... ... 39,765 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,645 ... ... 70,731 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 67,665 ... ... 62,378 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,306 ... ... 68,180 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 63,404 ... ... 57,799 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 1,174,695 ... ... 17,735 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,042 ... ... 34,348 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,262 ... ... 29,577 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 2,356,970 ... ... 39,785 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 95,878 ... ... 83,260 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,426 ... ... 70,378 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Under $5,000 47,170 ... ... 850 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 56,315 ... ... 1,430 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 119,570 ... ... 2,145 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 180,865 ... ... 3,665 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 179,690 ... ... 3,615 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 154,150 ... ... 3,070 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 185,000 ... ... 3,405 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 184,435 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 179,855 ... ... 2,920 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 170,445 ... ... 2,610 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 313,600 ... ... 4,730 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 273,620 ... ... 4,190 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 241,940 ... ... 3,660 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,620 ... ... 3,210 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 176,355 ... ... 2,535 ... ...
$100,000 and over 860,030 ... ... 12,300 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 327,435 ... ... 4,840 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 204,105 ... ... 3,015 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 192,155 ... ... 2,925 ... ...
$200,000 and over 136,335 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 3,531,660 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Under $5,000 50,445 ... ... 875 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 57,335 ... ... 1,435 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 120,860 ... ... 2,180 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 190,300 ... ... 3,840 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 202,905 ... ... 4,025 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 187,365 ... ... 3,540 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 231,765 ... ... 3,880 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 225,695 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 211,990 ... ... 3,195 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 202,760 ... ... 3,105 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 363,775 ... ... 5,650 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 309,825 ... ... 4,790 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 256,150 ... ... 3,895 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,765 ... ... 3,165 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 166,295 ... ... 2,440 ... ...
$100,000 and over 545,440 ... ... 7,860 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 269,170 ... ... 4,110 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 130,225 ... ... 1,985 ... ...
$150,000 and over 146,045 ... ... 1,770 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 2,261,890 ... ... 38,665 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,378 ... ... 70,672 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 68,152 ... ... 62,310 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.9 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 930,195 ... ... 15,945 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,075 ... ... 66,409 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 60,224 ... ... 58,485 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 911,980 ... ... 13,010 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 105,246 ... ... 101,308 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 88,844 ... ... 86,574 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 364,085 ... ... 8,430 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,708 ... ... 43,034 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,805 ... ... 40,825 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 2,262,045 ... ... 38,710 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 96,863 ... ... 83,227 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,060 ... ... 70,317 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 929,645 ... ... 16,035 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,304 ... ... 75,507 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,167 ... ... 63,851 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 912,560 ... ... 13,010 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 122,835 ... ... 113,489 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 99,279 ... ... 93,883 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 363,610 ... ... 8,420 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,753 ... ... 50,978 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,052 ... ... 45,851 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,433,210 711,180 722,030 21,135 9,730 11,405
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,195 31,526 27,210 24,986 26,938 23,869
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,706 28,214 25,434 23,859 25,000 23,264
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 1,430,625 708,225 722,405 20,990 9,595 11,395
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 37,684 39,840 35,571 33,333 35,754 31,295
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 31,513 32,729 30,321 28,698 30,083 27,533
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 7,965,455 3,941,475 4,023,970 129,520 62,175 67,350
In the bottom half of the distribution 4,577,885 2,216,770 2,361,115 79,455 36,905 42,550
In the bottom decile 747,785 368,385 379,395 17,355 7,930 9,425
In the second decile 898,605 408,705 489,900 17,925 7,745 10,175
In the third decile 997,185 481,975 515,210 15,710 7,390 8,320
In the fourth decile 996,230 490,275 505,960 14,810 7,110 7,700
In the fifth decile 938,080 467,425 470,655 13,665 6,730 6,930
In the top half of the distribution 3,387,565 1,724,710 1,662,855 50,065 25,265 24,800
In the sixth decile 881,640 444,865 436,775 13,075 6,460 6,610
In the seventh decile 806,685 409,470 397,220 11,725 5,945 5,780
In the eighth decile 700,450 357,000 343,455 11,025 5,470 5,555
In the ninth decile 557,160 286,195 270,960 8,925 4,625 4,300
In the top decile 441,630 227,185 214,445 5,320 2,765 2,555
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 7,921,505 3,919,560 4,001,945 123,220 59,130 64,085
0 to 17 years 1,564,410 800,455 763,960 20,185 10,330 9,855
0 to 5 years 532,410 272,790 259,625 5,780 2,925 2,860
18 to 64 years 5,021,875 2,498,900 2,522,980 73,905 35,460 38,445
65 years and over 1,335,220 620,210 715,010 29,125 13,345 15,780
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 1,160,190 542,405 617,785 23,255 10,230 13,025
0 to 17 years 222,955 114,410 108,540 5,455 2,875 2,585
0 to 5 years 75,270 38,595 36,670 1,920 1,025 895
18 to 64 years 688,130 334,825 353,305 12,215 5,315 6,900
65 years and over 249,110 93,170 155,930 5,585 2,045 3,545
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.6 13.8 15.4 18.9 17.3 20.3
0 to 17 years (%) 14.3 14.3 14.2 27.0 27.8 26.2
0 to 5 years (%) 14.1 14.1 14.1 33.2 35.0 31.3
18 to 64 years (%) 13.7 13.4 14.0 16.5 15.0 17.9
65 years and over (%) 18.7 15.0 21.8 19.2 15.3 22.5
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 731,340 358,085 373,260 8,995 4,325 4,670
0 to 17 years 129,325 66,400 62,925 2,200 1,165 1,040
0 to 5 years 44,375 22,705 21,675 795 435 360
18 to 64 years 514,540 261,485 253,060 6,365 2,995 3,370
65 years and over 87,475 30,205 57,270 430 165 270
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 7.3 7.3 7.3
0 to 17 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.2 10.9 11.3 10.6
0 to 5 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.3 13.8 14.9 12.6
18 to 64 years (%) 10.2 10.5 10.0 8.6 8.4 8.8
65 years and over (%) 6.6 4.9 8.0 1.5 1.2 1.7
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 129,520 62,175 67,345
Official languages 7,891,110 3,911,220 3,979,890 129,450 62,130 67,320
English 3,930,690 2,058,470 1,872,225 129,330 62,080 67,250
French 7,522,350 3,725,145 3,797,200 10,425 4,775 5,650
Non-official languages 1,610,980 776,265 834,720 7,640 3,680 3,960
Aboriginal languages 50,890 25,190 25,700 4,645 2,235 2,410
Algonquian languages 37,515 18,545 18,965 4,645 2,235 2,410
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 34,415 17,050 17,370 15 10 0
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 9,850 4,735 5,115 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 10 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 775 385 385 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 260 130 130 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 35 25 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 0 10 10 0 0
Woods Cree 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 17,175 8,600 8,575 10 10 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 885 460 420 4,625 2,220 2,405
Malecite 10 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 880 460 425 4,620 2,220 2,405
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 2,340 1,105 1,235 10 0 0
Algonquin 2,240 1,055 1,185 0 0 0
Ojibway 105 50 50 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 35 20 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 0 10 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 12,595 6,270 6,330 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 12,485 6,210 6,270 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 115 60 60 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 740 360 375 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 690 350 335 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 30 15 10 10 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 10 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,560,375 751,215 809,160 3,010 1,455 1,555
Afro-Asiatic languages 301,035 157,545 143,490 200 85 120
Berber languages 27,595 14,650 12,945 0 0 0
Kabyle 16,170 8,580 7,590 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 11,580 6,150 5,425 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,550 745 805 0 0 0
Bilen 35 20 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 30 10 0 0 0
Somali 1,460 680 780 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 286,625 149,970 136,660 195 80 115
Amharic 1,145 540 600 0 0 0
Arabic 267,965 140,280 127,685 185 85 100
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 195 95 95 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 18,035 9,490 8,540 0 10 0
Maltese 40 10 25 10 0 10
Tigrigna 420 195 225 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 810 430 380 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 46,050 21,955 24,095 15 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 11,840 5,620 6,220 0 0 0
Vietnamese 34,580 16,520 18,060 10 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 31,230 11,820 19,410 170 85 85
Bikol 105 45 60 0 0 0
Cebuano 1,105 360 750 0 0 0
Fijian 15 0 10 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 540 195 350 0 0 0
Ilocano 2,500 890 1,610 10 0 0
Malagasy 1,980 940 1,040 0 0 0
Malay 1,210 525 690 0 10 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 195 95 100 0 0 0
Pangasinan 60 20 40 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 26,705 9,785 16,915 170 85 85
Waray-Waray 55 10 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 540 270 275 0 0 0
Creole languages 115,445 51,970 63,475 15 10 10
Haitian Creole 4,910 2,285 2,620 10 10 10
Creole, n.o.s. 108,315 48,615 59,705 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,835 1,390 1,445 10 0 0
Dravidian languages 18,710 9,495 9,210 40 25 15
Kannada 415 210 205 0 0 0
Malayalam 510 285 220 15 15 0
Tamil 17,245 8,680 8,565 30 10 15
Telugu 930 540 390 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 35 15 25 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 912,945 435,785 477,155 1,825 880 945
Albanian 3,375 1,730 1,645 10 0 0
Armenian 20,290 9,790 10,500 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 88,425 41,725 46,700 165 60 110
Baltic languages 1,080 500 585 25 0 20
Latvian 335 150 185 15 0 0
Lithuanian 755 350 410 10 0 15
Slavic languages 87,520 41,315 46,205 150 55 95
Belarusan 365 150 215 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,975 990 985 0 0 0
Bulgarian 7,345 3,595 3,750 0 0 0
Croatian 3,580 1,760 1,820 15 10 10
Czech 2,070 975 1,095 0 0 0
Macedonian 285 140 145 0 0 0
Polish 17,760 8,090 9,665 50 25 25
Russian 46,665 22,265 24,400 30 15 15
Serbian 4,050 1,980 2,070 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 2,385 1,140 1,245 0 0 0
Slovak 1,520 705 820 0 0 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 970 490 480 0 10 0
Ukrainian 9,015 3,885 5,135 35 0 40
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 150 75 75 0 0 0
Celtic languages 495 305 195 425 185 240
Scottish Gaelic 155 95 65 420 175 240
Welsh 85 45 40 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 265 175 95 10 10 0
Germanic languages 63,370 31,835 31,530 685 365 320
Afrikaans 415 260 150 15 0 15
Danish 835 410 420 0 0 0
Dutch 5,060 2,665 2,395 185 100 85
Frisian 15 10 0 0 10 0
German 43,475 21,950 21,530 485 265 215
Icelandic 140 80 60 0 0 0
Norwegian 510 255 255 20 20 0
Swedish 1,580 785 795 10 10 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 760 265 495 0 0 0
Yiddish 12,375 6,225 6,155 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 270 125 140 10 10 0
Greek 51,060 25,520 25,540 60 35 25
Indo-Iranian languages 93,655 48,040 45,615 145 95 50
Indo-Aryan languages 59,570 30,870 28,700 135 90 40
Bengali 12,870 6,610 6,260 15 10 0
Gujarati 7,950 3,860 4,090 0 10 0
Hindi 15,570 8,285 7,280 40 35 10
Kashmiri 45 35 15 10 10 0
Konkani 150 70 75 0 0 0
Marathi 475 240 230 10 10 0
Nepali 1,445 725 720 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 55 35 20 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 17,860 9,690 8,165 25 20 0
Sindhi 500 240 255 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,335 625 710 0 0 0
Urdu 16,545 8,655 7,890 75 40 30
Iranian languages 35,420 17,830 17,585 15 0 10
Kurdish 1,255 665 590 10 10 0
Pashto 1,825 1,005 825 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 32,965 16,560 16,405 10 0 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 845 425 420 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 627,545 293,620 333,920 385 170 215
Catalan 890 525 365 0 0 0
Italian 173,710 84,430 89,275 100 55 50
Portuguese 55,100 27,620 27,475 40 20 20
Romanian 42,655 20,550 22,110 0 0 0
Spanish 390,355 177,610 212,745 270 110 165
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 490 345 145 0 0 0
Japanese 7,040 3,340 3,695 25 10 25
Kartvelian languages 220 110 110 0 0 0
Georgian 215 105 110 0 0 0
Korean 6,260 2,825 3,430 75 45 30
Mongolic languages 270 135 130 0 0 0
Mongolian 265 135 130 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 52,840 26,665 26,175 50 20 30
Akan (Twi) 1,800 945 855 0 0 0
Bamanankan 2,385 1,240 1,145 0 0 0
Edo 190 95 95 0 0 0
Ewe 1,410 865 545 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 3,400 1,785 1,620 0 0 0
Ga 315 155 160 0 0 0
Ganda 90 40 55 0 0 0
Igbo 275 190 90 0 0 0
Lingala 9,630 4,430 5,200 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 4,490 2,210 2,285 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 3,535 1,640 1,895 0 0 0
Shona 150 75 80 0 0 0
Swahili 8,015 4,080 3,935 0 0 10
Wolof 6,555 3,545 3,015 0 0 0
Yoruba 885 485 395 20 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 17,720 9,125 8,595 25 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 695 345 350 10 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 695 345 350 10 0 10
Sign languages 7,775 3,095 4,675 90 25 65
American Sign Language 675 245 435 35 10 25
Quebec Sign Language 4,405 1,590 2,815 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 2,960 1,350 1,605 55 15 40
Sino-Tibetan languages 90,460 42,695 47,770 505 265 240
Chinese languages 90,060 42,480 47,580 505 265 240
Cantonese 31,885 14,900 16,980 85 40 45
Hakka 545 240 310 0 0 0
Mandarin 59,240 27,560 31,685 395 215 180
Min Dong 15 10 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,215 1,860 2,350 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,230 535 690 15 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 4,800 2,380 2,425 50 20 30
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 430 235 195 0 0 0
Burmese 140 75 60 0 0 0
Karenic languages 105 55 45 0 0 0
Tibetan 65 50 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 140 65 80 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 7,280 3,400 3,880 10 10 10
Lao 5,785 2,850 2,935 0 0 0
Thai 2,255 875 1,375 10 10 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 12,475 6,265 6,210 10 0 0
Azerbaijani 510 275 235 0 0 0
Turkish 11,415 5,755 5,665 10 10 0
Uyghur 230 110 120 0 0 0
Uzbek 230 105 125 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 235 115 120 0 0 0
Uralic languages 7,870 3,710 4,160 10 0 10
Estonian 150 55 95 0 0 0
Finnish 500 195 305 10 0 0
Hungarian 7,215 3,450 3,765 10 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 2,140 1,170 970 20 15 10
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 129,520 62,175 67,345
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 7,585,545 3,753,190 3,832,350 127,645 61,195 66,450
Canadian citizens aged under 18 1,521,230 779,620 741,610 22,650 11,635 11,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 6,064,310 2,973,575 3,090,740 104,995 49,560 55,435
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 379,910 188,245 191,665 1,875 975 895
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 129,520 62,175 67,350
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 6,788,085 3,365,345 3,422,735 125,785 60,265 65,520
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 1,091,310 530,325 560,980 2,930 1,490 1,440
Before 1981 238,655 117,080 121,575 1,580 775 800
1981 to 1990 127,340 63,150 64,190 205 105 100
1991 to 2000 187,860 89,210 98,650 250 120 130
2001 to 2010 322,280 155,785 166,495 490 255 235
2001 to 2005 140,170 67,835 72,335 230 130 95
2006 to 2010 182,115 87,945 94,165 265 120 145
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 215,170 105,105 110,065 405 235 175
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 86,065 45,765 40,295 800 415 385
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 1,091,305 530,325 560,980 2,930 1,490 1,440
Under 5 years 112,930 54,600 58,330 415 215 200
5 to 14 years 174,020 87,165 86,855 595 350 245
15 to 24 years 215,350 98,880 116,475 595 230 365
25 to 44 years 515,770 256,095 259,675 1,005 510 495
45 years and over 73,230 33,590 39,640 320 180 140
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 1,091,305 530,330 560,980 2,935 1,495 1,445
Americas 247,505 113,190 134,315 910 410 505
Brazil 7,345 3,515 3,830 0 0 0
Colombia 25,580 11,645 13,935 0 0 0
El Salvador 11,120 5,500 5,615 0 0 0
Guyana 2,490 1,085 1,410 0 0 0
Haiti 80,965 35,375 45,585 0 0 0
Jamaica 4,665 2,040 2,625 20 10 15
Mexico 15,820 7,090 8,730 10 10 0
Peru 13,265 5,945 7,325 0 0 0
Trinidad and Tobago 4,075 1,840 2,240 10 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 25,955 12,800 13,155 840 380 465
Other places of birth in Americas 56,235 26,370 29,870 35 10 25
Europe 311,090 154,910 156,185 1,420 780 645
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,785 1,890 1,895 0 0 0
Croatia 2,140 1,085 1,050 10 10 0
France 81,225 43,490 37,735 35 10 25
Germany 9,750 4,365 5,390 315 150 170
Greece 18,420 9,135 9,285 30 20 15
Hungary 3,325 1,620 1,700 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 820 485 330 30 25 10
Italy 51,025 25,370 25,655 35 25 10
Netherlands 1,990 1,035 955 145 80 60
Poland 10,735 4,675 6,060 20 10 10
Portugal 18,985 9,185 9,800 0 0 0
Romania 28,695 13,695 15,005 0 0 0
Russian Federation 11,355 4,975 6,375 0 0 10
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,790 830 960 0 0 0
Ukraine 8,670 3,800 4,870 20 0 20
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 12,905 6,645 6,260 670 380 285
Other places of birth in Europe 45,500 22,630 22,870 110 75 35
Africa 241,410 125,250 116,165 140 75 65
Algeria 59,465 31,180 28,280 10 10 0
Egypt 19,490 10,290 9,200 10 0 10
Ethiopia 995 495 495 10 10 0
Kenya 785 355 430 0 0 0
Morocco 60,700 31,435 29,270 0 0 0
Nigeria 1,340 740 600 25 20 10
Somalia 580 270 310 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 865 475 385 25 0 15
Other places of birth in Africa 97,200 50,005 47,190 65 40 25
Asia 289,825 136,175 153,655 435 215 220
Afghanistan 7,280 3,640 3,640 0 0 0
Bangladesh 7,940 3,990 3,950 10 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 49,555 19,905 29,655 105 55 50
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,730 2,290 2,435 0 0 10
India 17,865 9,195 8,670 55 40 20
IranCensus data footnote 61 17,760 8,880 8,885 0 0 0
Iraq 3,735 1,960 1,775 0 0 0
Japan 1,725 395 1,330 10 0 10
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,230 1,995 2,230 0 0 10
Lebanon 39,135 20,800 18,340 0 0 0
Pakistan 10,010 5,260 4,750 70 40 25
Philippines 24,410 9,040 15,370 95 30 65
Sri Lanka 10,715 5,335 5,380 10 0 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 17,775 8,800 8,980 15 10 10
Taiwan 2,735 1,100 1,635 0 0 0
Viet Nam 25,440 11,765 13,675 10 0 10
Other places of birth in Asia 44,795 21,840 22,950 30 15 15
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 1,480 805 670 25 15 10
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 54 215,170 105,105 110,065 410 235 170
Americas 47,710 22,625 25,085 70 30 35
Brazil 3,010 1,495 1,520 0 0 0
Colombia 7,540 3,465 4,075 0 0 0
Cuba 2,565 1,260 1,315 0 0 0
Haiti 16,880 7,690 9,190 0 0 0
Jamaica 190 140 55 10 10 0
Mexico 4,210 1,955 2,255 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,990 2,265 1,720 50 20 25
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,955 935 1,020 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 7,365 3,425 3,935 10 10 10
Europe 39,320 20,085 19,235 120 70 50
France 20,030 10,855 9,175 0 0 0
Germany 580 250 330 45 25 20
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 135 105 35 10 10 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 3,750 1,695 2,055 0 0 0
Romania 2,945 1,260 1,685 0 0 0
Russian Federation 1,970 865 1,105 0 0 0
Ukraine 2,460 1,110 1,350 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 860 565 290 55 35 20
Other places of birth in Europe 6,590 3,385 3,205 10 0 10
Africa 74,200 37,110 37,090 40 20 20
Algeria 16,380 8,060 8,320 10 0 0
Cameroon 7,550 3,705 3,845 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3,370 1,655 1,715 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 5,070 2,505 2,565 0 0 0
Egypt 4,360 2,260 2,095 10 0 10
Eritrea 50 30 20 0 0 0
Ethiopia 125 65 60 0 0 0
Morocco 13,475 6,675 6,805 0 0 0
Nigeria 540 280 260 20 10 10
Somalia 95 40 50 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 175 115 60 0 0 0
Tunisia 5,855 3,025 2,825 10 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 17,155 8,690 8,470 0 0 0
Asia 53,595 25,070 28,525 175 105 70
Afghanistan 1,555 715 840 0 0 0
Bangladesh 860 455 405 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 10,705 4,805 5,895 40 30 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 120 35 80 0 0 0
India 2,960 1,555 1,405 20 10 10
IranCensus data footnote 61 7,505 3,545 3,960 0 0 0
Iraq 985 465 515 0 0 0
Israel 645 390 255 0 0 0
Japan 330 30 295 0 0 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 825 370 455 0 0 0
Lebanon 3,955 2,100 1,860 0 0 0
Nepal 360 165 195 0 0 0
Pakistan 1,815 920 895 35 25 15
Philippines 5,635 2,345 3,290 50 25 25
Saudi Arabia 435 210 225 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 860 380 480 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 7,455 3,740 3,715 15 10 10
Taiwan 170 60 105 0 0 0
Turkey 585 300 285 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 300 160 145 0 0 0
Viet Nam 1,505 560 945 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 4,025 1,765 2,265 10 0 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 345 215 135 10 0 0
Australia 190 120 70 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 155 95 65 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 129,520 62,170 67,345
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,204,895 590,175 614,720 4,065 2,070 1,995
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 792,085 399,535 392,550 6,615 3,075 3,535
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 5,968,475 2,951,730 3,016,745 118,840 57,025 61,815
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 72 867,685 420,465 447,220 1,390 735 650
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 469,015 243,915 225,100 795 430 365
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 224,720 137,975 86,745 400 250 150
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 244,300 105,945 138,360 400 180 215
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 241,225 96,130 145,095 510 255 255
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 146,295 75,100 71,195 75 45 25
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 11,150 5,320 5,825 10 10 0
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,010 129,520 62,175 67,345
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 182,885 91,890 90,995 11,755 5,655 6,100
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 175,960 88,635 87,325 11,465 5,515 5,950
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 92,655 45,510 47,145 7,980 3,860 4,115
Métis 69,365 36,260 33,100 3,340 1,580 1,760
Inuk (Inuit) 13,940 6,865 7,075 150 80 70
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 2,760 1,330 1,430 120 75 45
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 4,170 1,930 2,245 170 65 105
Non-Aboriginal identity 7,782,560 3,849,550 3,933,015 117,765 56,520 61,250
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015 129,520 62,175 67,350
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 77,490 38,580 38,915 7,595 3,695 3,905
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 7,887,960 3,902,860 3,985,100 121,925 58,480 63,445
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015 129,520 62,170 67,345
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 118,780 58,535 60,245 6,465 3,130 3,335
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 115,480 56,930 58,550 6,420 3,105 3,315
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 87,700 42,730 44,965 5,990 2,875 3,115
Métis single ancestry 17,585 9,225 8,360 405 210 195
Inuit single ancestry 10,200 4,980 5,220 20 15 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 3,300 1,605 1,700 45 25 15
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 2,220 1,115 1,105 30 20 10
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 995 455 540 0 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 65 25 40 0 0 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 10 15 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 240,650 113,905 126,740 7,350 3,515 3,835
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 235,365 111,205 124,165 7,100 3,390 3,715
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 193,625 90,650 102,975 3,915 1,935 1,975
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 37,080 18,320 18,760 2,910 1,340 1,560
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,660 2,230 2,425 285 110 170
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 5,280 2,700 2,575 250 125 120
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,040 2,105 1,940 240 125 120
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 990 475 515 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 225 110 115 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25 15 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 7,606,025 3,769,000 3,837,030 115,700 55,525 60,175
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 129,520 62,175 67,350
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,032,365 505,180 527,185 2,785 1,430 1,350
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 90,335 46,750 43,585 290 160 125
Chinese 99,505 44,370 55,135 595 310 280
Black 319,230 154,110 165,120 1,285 630 655
Filipino 34,910 14,275 20,635 170 95 80
Latin American 133,920 64,655 69,260 35 20 20
Arab 213,740 113,420 100,320 225 125 105
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 62,820 29,960 32,865 20 0 10
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 32,405 16,200 16,210 10 0 0
Korean 8,055 3,865 4,190 70 35 25
Japanese 4,570 1,755 2,820 40 15 30
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 9,840 4,670 5,175 25 15 10
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 23,045 11,160 11,885 35 20 15
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 6,933,085 3,436,260 3,496,830 126,735 60,740 65,995
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 7,965,455 3,941,435 4,024,010 129,520 62,170 67,345
North American Aboriginal origins 359,430 172,440 186,985 13,815 6,645 7,170
First Nations (North American Indian) 289,610 137,550 152,065 10,195 4,970 5,225
Inuit 17,175 8,300 8,880 330 135 190
Métis 61,260 30,915 30,345 3,600 1,700 1,900
Other North American origins 4,850,145 2,390,545 2,459,605 55,130 26,165 28,970
Acadian 34,785 16,440 18,345 3,085 1,450 1,635
American 45,050 21,470 23,580 395 190 205
Canadian 4,647,840 2,288,280 2,359,555 52,110 24,750 27,360
New Brunswicker 750 370 380 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 570 280 295 440 195 245
Nova Scotian 365 155 215 75 35 35
Ontarian 1,345 660 685 0 0 0
Québécois 184,005 93,895 90,110 10 0 10
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 205 110 100 0 0 0
European origins 3,037,890 1,511,060 1,526,825 90,575 43,435 47,145
British Isles origins 745,715 360,135 385,575 78,120 37,300 40,825
Channel Islander 1,440 725 720 15 10 0
Cornish 70 35 40 0 0 0
English 228,520 111,855 116,670 29,685 13,710 15,970
Irish 446,215 211,545 234,665 28,445 13,625 14,820
Manx 200 105 95 0 0 0
Scottish 215,030 103,395 111,635 51,995 24,855 27,135
Welsh 10,765 5,075 5,690 1,990 925 1,070
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 32,525 15,440 17,080 1,260 565 695
French origins 1,878,795 941,770 937,025 24,905 11,780 13,125
Alsatian 1,050 520 525 0 0 0
Breton 11,140 5,410 5,725 0 0 0
Corsican 1,270 690 580 0 0 0
French 1,870,545 937,665 932,875 24,905 11,780 13,125
Western European origins (except French origins) 244,380 119,115 125,260 6,995 3,275 3,715
Austrian 12,710 6,285 6,430 75 40 45
Bavarian 40 30 20 0 0 0
Belgian 51,340 25,295 26,050 560 295 265
Dutch 26,000 12,805 13,190 2,225 1,040 1,185
Flemish 1,345 660 685 10 0 0
Frisian 15 20 0 0 10 0
German 142,225 68,250 73,975 4,540 2,085 2,455
Luxembourger 910 445 460 0 0 0
Swiss 24,500 12,615 11,885 75 40 35
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 125 80 50 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 25,460 12,490 12,975 1,405 605 800
Danish 5,700 2,815 2,885 290 125 170
Finnish 3,130 1,430 1,700 110 45 65
Icelandic 955 480 470 10 0 10
Norwegian 7,820 3,835 3,985 535 235 300
Swedish 6,840 3,275 3,565 380 160 220
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 2,500 1,265 1,230 140 70 70
Eastern European origins 249,940 121,660 128,285 5,360 2,440 2,920
Bulgarian 9,570 4,675 4,895 25 20 10
Byelorussian 2,530 1,235 1,295 10 0 10
Czech 6,295 2,965 3,330 130 70 60
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,150 1,100 1,050 100 35 65
Estonian 890 460 435 0 0 10
Hungarian 28,280 13,970 14,310 495 255 240
Latvian 1,740 835 905 35 15 20
Lithuanian 6,630 3,320 3,305 270 120 155
Moldovan 7,620 3,710 3,900 0 0 0
Polish 79,040 38,705 40,335 2,680 1,220 1,460
Romanian 53,060 25,935 27,125 165 45 115
Russian 55,230 26,405 28,830 335 125 215
Slovak 4,770 2,375 2,395 90 35 60
Ukrainian 42,550 20,575 21,975 1,600 735 870
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,900 1,505 1,400 50 25 25
Southern European origins 549,750 273,670 276,080 5,175 2,540 2,630
Albanian 3,760 1,950 1,805 0 0 0
Bosnian 2,970 1,485 1,490 0 0 0
Catalan 735 395 340 0 0 0
Croatian 6,745 3,375 3,370 50 20 30
Cypriot 480 240 245 0 0 0
Greek 71,330 36,235 35,090 325 155 175
Italian 326,700 162,650 164,045 3,935 1,935 2,000
Kosovar 505 295 210 0 0 0
Macedonian 775 400 370 10 10 0
Maltese 1,220 615 610 105 50 50
Montenegrin 450 250 200 0 0 0
Portuguese 69,805 34,825 34,980 270 135 140
Serbian 5,950 2,915 3,040 10 0 0
Sicilian 1,435 710 725 0 0 0
Slovenian 2,510 1,225 1,280 0 0 0
Spanish 85,360 41,745 43,615 510 235 275
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 3,270 1,595 1,670 60 40 20
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 300 155 145 0 0 0
Other European origins 38,670 19,875 18,800 265 170 100
Basque 3,620 1,930 1,690 25 20 0
Jewish 25,235 12,955 12,280 65 45 20
Roma (Gypsy) 475 270 205 0 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 360 180 185 0 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 9,215 4,690 4,530 175 100 70
Caribbean origins 201,625 93,935 107,690 365 175 190
Antiguan 380 170 205 10 10 0
Bahamian 430 205 225 0 0 0
Barbadian 5,570 2,585 2,985 65 40 25
Bermudan 115 50 65 0 0 0
Carib 405 150 255 0 0 0
Cuban 9,830 4,800 5,035 0 0 0
Dominican 11,560 5,320 6,235 0 0 0
Grenadian 1,965 790 1,175 10 0 10
Guadeloupean 1,010 475 535 0 0 0
Haitian 143,165 66,245 76,925 0 0 0
Jamaican 14,100 6,785 7,315 120 55 65
Kittitian/Nevisian 360 200 160 10 0 0
Martinican 1,775 820 950 0 0 0
Montserratan 240 140 105 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 530 270 255 20 0 15
St. Lucian 860 450 405 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 6,585 2,925 3,660 0 0 0
Vincentian/Grenadinian 4,020 1,695 2,325 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 5,635 2,610 3,025 135 65 70
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 4,195 1,995 2,205 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 167,275 81,215 86,065 95 45 50
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 6,100 2,885 3,210 0 0 0
Arawak 180 60 120 0 0 0
Argentinian 4,950 2,490 2,460 0 0 0
Belizean 80 40 40 0 0 0
Bolivian 1,730 815 915 0 0 0
Brazilian 8,345 4,075 4,275 0 0 0
Chilean 14,060 7,055 7,005 0 0 0
Colombian 33,965 15,915 18,050 10 10 0
Costa Rican 1,180 570 610 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 2,720 1,255 1,470 0 0 0
Guatemalan 10,175 5,380 4,795 0 0 0
Guyanese 3,670 1,810 1,860 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,155 570 585 0 0 0
Honduran 4,335 2,135 2,200 0 0 0
Maya 1,670 935 735 0 0 0
Mexican 26,930 13,185 13,745 50 20 30
Nicaraguan 2,805 1,360 1,445 0 0 0
Panamanian 1,460 755 710 0 0 0
Paraguayan 365 155 205 0 0 0
Peruvian 19,735 9,240 10,495 10 10 0
Salvadorean 19,200 9,535 9,665 0 0 0
Uruguayan 1,755 815 940 0 0 0
Venezuelan 7,475 3,430 4,045 10 10 0
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 5,845 2,965 2,880 10 0 10
African origins 382,665 196,910 185,755 980 490 490
Central and West African origins 86,695 44,720 41,975 140 75 70
Akan 630 325 310 0 0 0
Angolan 875 425 450 0 0 0
Ashanti 120 90 35 0 0 0
Beninese 4,125 2,220 1,915 15 10 10
Burkinabe 2,465 1,325 1,145 0 0 0
Cameroonian 17,095 8,635 8,465 40 15 20
Chadian 1,045 525 520 0 0 0
Congolese 20,210 9,960 10,250 10 0 0
Edo 110 60 45 0 0 0
Ewe 460 265 200 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,165 545 620 0 0 0
Gambian 150 95 55 0 0 0
Ghanaian 3,235 1,660 1,575 10 0 0
Guinean 5,255 2,765 2,485 0 0 0
Ibo 185 95 95 0 0 0
Ivorian 8,545 4,350 4,200 0 0 0
Liberian 150 60 90 0 0 0
Malian 3,535 1,755 1,775 0 0 0
Malinké 635 340 295 0 0 0
Nigerian 2,820 1,510 1,310 45 30 20
Peulh 2,110 1,080 1,030 0 0 0
Senegalese 8,250 4,420 3,835 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 110 55 55 30 15 20
Togolese 4,080 2,210 1,870 0 0 0
Wolof 660 390 270 0 0 0
Yoruba 460 225 235 0 0 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 6,955 3,690 3,275 10 0 0
North African origins 225,125 117,725 107,410 65 40 25
Algerian 60,375 31,185 29,190 25 10 20
Berber 33,825 17,840 15,985 10 10 0
Coptic 685 385 305 0 0 0
Dinka 15 10 10 0 0 0
Egyptian 29,400 15,295 14,100 10 0 0
Libyan 1,075 590 485 10 10 0
Maure 530 290 240 0 0 0
Moroccan 85,940 44,520 41,420 0 0 0
Sudanese 370 220 150 10 0 0
Tunisian 21,475 11,775 9,695 10 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 3,340 1,845 1,490 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 28,925 14,225 14,705 45 20 20
Afrikaner 115 75 40 0 0 0
Amhara 65 30 35 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 1,905 1,040 870 0 0 0
Burundian 6,015 2,945 3,070 0 0 0
Djiboutian 450 205 245 0 0 0
Eritrean 580 290 290 0 0 0
Ethiopian 1,575 785 785 20 10 10
Harari 20 10 10 0 0 0
Kenyan 530 270 260 0 0 10
Malagasy 3,735 1,815 1,920 0 0 0
Mauritian 3,695 1,735 1,960 0 0 0
Oromo 20 15 10 0 0 0
Rwandan 5,130 2,445 2,685 0 0 0
Seychellois 775 345 425 0 0 0
Somali 1,785 865 915 0 0 0
South African 900 490 420 10 0 0
Tanzanian 325 190 140 0 0 0
Tigrian 95 35 55 0 0 0
Ugandan 290 135 160 0 0 0
Zambian 45 20 25 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 300 150 145 0 0 0
Zulu 70 35 35 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,790 915 875 10 10 0
Other African origins 46,805 22,845 23,965 735 350 385
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 3,800 1,845 1,950 175 80 90
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 43,785 21,415 22,370 570 265 305
Asian origins 563,150 275,170 287,980 2,650 1,400 1,250
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 240,795 123,985 116,810 1,350 700 650
Afghan 10,945 5,550 5,395 0 0 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 44,875 23,680 21,195 135 70 70
Armenian 27,380 13,515 13,865 0 0 0
Assyrian 370 205 165 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 555 295 255 0 0 0
Georgian 635 295 345 0 0 0
Hazara 385 190 200 0 0 0
Iranian 25,530 12,845 12,685 20 15 0
Iraqi 5,520 2,780 2,740 0 0 0
Israeli 6,060 3,235 2,830 0 0 0
Jordanian 1,610 840 770 0 0 0
Kazakh 620 295 325 10 0 0
Kurd 2,135 1,180 960 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 95 50 50 40 10 30
Kyrgyz 260 140 120 0 0 0
Lebanese 78,140 40,695 37,450 1,025 535 495
Palestinian 6,865 3,520 3,345 0 0 0
Pashtun 515 280 235 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 645 390 255 30 20 10
Syrian 27,465 13,845 13,620 175 95 75
Tajik 390 180 210 0 0 0
Tatar 910 430 485 0 0 0
Turk 15,060 7,520 7,545 25 15 10
Turkmen 65 45 25 0 0 0
Uighur 375 185 190 0 0 0
Uzbek 465 210 255 0 0 0
Yemeni 805 450 355 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,465 1,385 1,075 0 0 0
South Asian origins 95,670 48,925 46,745 260 130 130
Bangladeshi 7,075 3,625 3,450 10 0 0
Bengali 4,125 2,035 2,090 0 0 0
Bhutanese 420 205 215 0 0 0
East Indian 51,650 26,505 25,140 170 90 80
Goan 210 105 110 0 0 0
Gujarati 420 205 215 0 0 0
Kashmiri 260 155 105 0 0 0
Nepali 930 460 470 0 0 0
Pakistani 13,535 7,000 6,535 60 35 25
Punjabi 2,970 1,675 1,295 0 0 0
Sinhalese 310 135 175 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 14,750 7,300 7,450 15 0 20
Tamil 3,100 1,610 1,495 0 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,135 1,190 945 10 10 0
East and Southeast Asian origins 229,985 103,805 126,180 1,015 555 465
Burmese 530 270 255 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 15,345 7,360 7,985 0 0 0
Chinese 121,445 54,595 66,850 690 380 305
Filipino 37,910 15,590 22,320 180 90 90
Hmong 35 10 20 0 0 0
Indonesian 1,320 570 755 0 0 0
Japanese 6,495 2,615 3,875 50 15 30
Karen 95 55 40 0 0 0
Korean 8,740 4,155 4,580 65 40 25
Laotian 7,625 3,860 3,770 0 0 0
Malaysian 645 300 340 0 0 0
Mongolian 960 470 485 10 0 0
Singaporean 105 65 40 0 0 0
Taiwanese 2,205 940 1,265 10 10 0
Thai 2,695 1,065 1,635 0 0 0
Tibetan 80 45 30 0 0 0
Vietnamese 43,080 20,790 22,290 15 10 10
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 275 125 155 25 15 10
Other Asian origins 1,765 905 865 35 25 10
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,770 905 860 40 25 15
Oceania origins 3,250 1,730 1,515 25 15 15
Australian 2,055 1,125 935 25 10 15
New Zealander 490 245 245 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins 785 410 380 0 0 0
Fijian 70 25 40 0 0 0
Hawaiian 60 40 20 0 0 0
Maori 90 55 35 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 290 145 145 0 0 0
Samoan 15 15 0 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 295 155 145 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Owner 2,163,735 ... ... 42,145 ... ...
Renter 1,362,010 ... ... 14,140 ... ...
Band housing 5,915 ... ... 1,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 3,531,660 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Condominium 413,325 ... ... 710 ... ...
Not condominium 3,118,340 ... ... 56,805 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
No bedrooms 23,725 ... ... 60 ... ...
1 bedroom 573,370 ... ... 5,455 ... ...
2 bedrooms 1,100,310 ... ... 14,330 ... ...
3 bedrooms 1,157,300 ... ... 25,035 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 676,955 ... ... 12,635 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 1,258,215 ... ... 11,135 ... ...
5 rooms 620,935 ... ... 10,195 ... ...
6 rooms 432,090 ... ... 11,075 ... ...
7 rooms 403,255 ... ... 8,820 ... ...
8 or more rooms 817,165 ... ... 16,290 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.8 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 3,531,665 ... ... 57,520 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 3,492,135 ... ... 57,250 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 39,530 ... ... 265 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 3,531,660 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Suitable 3,398,910 ... ... 55,670 ... ...
Not suitable 132,755 ... ... 1,845 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 3,531,660 ... ... 57,520 ... ...
1960 or before 894,495 ... ... 20,640 ... ...
1961 to 1980 1,116,760 ... ... 17,775 ... ...
1981 to 1990 503,495 ... ... 7,355 ... ...
1991 to 2000 369,020 ... ... 5,555 ... ...
2001 to 2005 196,830 ... ... 2,055 ... ...
2006 to 2010 241,545 ... ... 2,260 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 209,515 ... ... 1,870 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,304,625 ... ... 51,515 ... ...
Major repairs needed 227,040 ... ... 6,005 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
1 household maintainer 2,221,970 ... ... 36,830 ... ...
2 household maintainers 1,264,195 ... ... 19,725 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 45,500 ... ... 960 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 3,531,665 ... ... 57,515 ... ...
15 to 24 years 119,495 ... ... 1,175 ... ...
25 to 34 years 498,070 ... ... 4,910 ... ...
35 to 44 years 603,840 ... ... 7,365 ... ...
45 to 54 years 682,290 ... ... 10,485 ... ...
55 to 64 years 731,390 ... ... 13,585 ... ...
65 to 74 years 541,630 ... ... 11,435 ... ...
75 to 84 years 270,280 ... ... 6,325 ... ...
85 years and over 84,680 ... ... 2,230 ... ...
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 3,496,460 ... ... 55,320 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 2,763,105 ... ... 44,750 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 733,355 ... ... 10,575 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 647,975 ... ... 9,505 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 2,141,690 ... ... 41,510 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 61.9 ... ... 46.4 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.9 ... ... 10.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 983 ... ... 628 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,085 ... ... 793 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 250,302 ... ... 139,529 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 290,484 ... ... 162,211 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,358,265 ... ... 13,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 9.3 ... ... 25.1 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 33.7 ... ... 44.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 720 ... ... 703 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 775 ... ... 729 ... ...
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 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240 111,230 52,825 58,410
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,323,070 674,955 648,115 26,105 12,810 13,295
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 1,426,980 674,820 752,155 28,525 12,850 15,665
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,884,235 1,910,260 1,973,970 56,605 27,160 29,440
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,120,730 681,515 439,215 14,365 10,825 3,540
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 806,585 435,090 371,495 7,630 4,935 2,695
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 314,145 246,425 67,720 6,740 5,890 850
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,165,515 506,775 658,740 23,135 8,740 14,390
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 236,255 93,680 142,575 3,180 1,165 2,010
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,361,730 628,290 733,440 15,920 6,430 9,495
Bachelor's degree 872,060 384,275 487,790 11,065 4,290 6,775
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 118,955 54,255 64,695 1,495 620 875
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 39,045 19,865 19,185 430 270 170
Master's degree 281,215 139,280 141,935 2,555 1,035 1,520
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 50,455 30,615 19,840 370 215 155
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,125 67,435 31,970 35,465
No certificate, diploma or degree 580,635 323,880 256,750 9,290 5,040 4,250
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 808,955 396,620 412,330 16,950 7,675 9,270
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,982,345 1,447,305 1,535,040 41,195 19,255 21,945
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 866,595 513,575 353,015 9,730 7,335 2,395
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 631,795 330,140 301,655 5,230 3,385 1,840
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 234,800 183,440 51,360 4,505 3,950 550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 832,430 367,185 465,245 17,465 6,685 10,780
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 167,025 67,530 99,495 2,045 770 1,275
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,116,300 499,010 617,290 11,960 4,460 7,500
Bachelor's degree 712,935 308,760 404,175 8,425 3,100 5,325
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 94,240 40,085 54,160 995 370 620
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 30,775 13,505 17,270 340 180 155
Master's degree 238,300 113,895 124,410 1,965 670 1,295
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 40,050 22,780 17,270 245 130 110
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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 111,230 52,820 58,405
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 2,750,050 1,349,775 1,400,270 54,625 25,660 28,965
Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 5,130 1,470 3,655
13. Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 5,125 1,470 3,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 156,720 71,485 85,240 695 375 325
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 25,380 18,280 7,100 150 125 25
50. Visual and performing arts 131,340 53,200 78,140 545 245 300
Humanities 215,735 86,065 129,675 1,920 805 1,115
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 32,180 7,165 25,020 60 40 20
23. English language and literature/letters 12,900 4,060 8,835 425 140 285
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 103,120 42,685 60,435 830 275 560
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 880 395 485 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 10,400 6,650 3,755 90 60 40
39. Theology and religious vocations 10,125 6,200 3,930 180 110 70
54. History 17,055 9,990 7,065 290 175 110
55. French language and literature/letters 29,070 8,920 20,155 40 15 25
Social and behavioural sciences and law 380,995 125,025 255,975 4,240 1,105 3,140
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 4,315 1,165 3,150 70 30 45
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 48,530 16,690 31,845 260 125 135
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 77,470 6,070 71,400 1,460 195 1,260
22. Legal professions and studies 67,185 25,785 41,395 685 205 480
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 9,905 2,035 7,870 40 10 35
42. Psychology 57,335 14,030 43,305 835 175 660
45. Social sciences 116,255 59,245 57,015 895 370 525
Business, management and public administration 879,190 321,450 557,740 10,180 2,465 7,715
30.16 Accounting and computer science 815 300 520 35 20 20
44. Public administration and social service professions 47,715 10,490 37,225 780 115 665
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 830,660 310,665 519,990 9,365 2,330 7,030
Physical and life sciences and technologies 140,990 76,780 64,215 1,175 590 585
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 49,705 20,900 28,805 370 185 185
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 23,210 13,865 9,350 400 170 225
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 21,890 10,810 11,080 10 0 15
40. Physical sciences 39,060 27,545 11,515 290 195 95
41. Science technologies/technicians 7,120 3,660 3,465 105 35 70
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 152,105 104,850 47,255 1,380 685 695
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 125,480 92,730 32,750 1,175 615 560
25. Library science 11,110 2,145 8,965 100 20 80
27. Mathematics and statistics 13,415 8,365 5,045 95 45 45
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,100 1,605 495 15 10 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 828,400 758,350 70,055 15,260 14,575 680
04. Architecture and related services 29,015 17,055 11,960 60 45 10
14. Engineering 150,450 124,585 25,865 1,120 1,025 95
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 150,640 135,445 15,195 2,600 2,365 235
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 60 20 40 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 185,385 179,995 5,390 5,075 4,930 145
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 184,280 178,510 5,770 4,120 4,005 110
48. Precision production 128,580 122,750 5,830 2,285 2,200 85
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 85,485 56,900 28,585 775 515 265
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 51,770 30,870 20,900 335 145 190
03. Natural resources and conservation 33,715 26,025 7,690 445 375 70
Health and related fields 480,230 95,450 384,780 10,625 1,595 9,035
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 27,955 14,675 13,280 250 170 80
51. Health professions and related programs 441,105 74,630 366,470 10,230 1,330 8,900
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 11,160 6,140 5,020 145 95 50
Personal, protective and transportation services 290,005 151,070 138,935 5,220 2,985 2,235
12. Personal and culinary services 164,595 43,720 120,875 2,735 710 2,030
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 290 270 20 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 1,345 1,245 100 70 60 0
43. Security and protective services 54,625 42,415 12,210 600 485 120
49. Transportation and materials moving 69,160 63,425 5,740 1,800 1,720 75
Other 1,055 375 680 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 1,055 375 675 0 0 0
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 4,371,935 2,167,805 2,204,130 67,435 31,970 35,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,389,585 720,500 669,085 26,240 12,715 13,520
Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 3,105 740 2,365
13. Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 3,105 740 2,365
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 122,045 55,575 66,475 570 305 265
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 19,510 13,740 5,770 120 100 20
50. Visual and performing arts 102,535 41,830 60,705 450 210 240
Humanities 138,330 54,580 83,750 1,310 485 825
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 25,220 5,455 19,765 40 30 15
23. English language and literature/letters 9,585 2,990 6,595 300 85 215
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 57,730 25,305 32,430 605 190 420
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 600 255 350 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 6,980 4,415 2,570 60 40 25
39. Theology and religious vocations 5,415 3,380 2,035 80 35 45
54. History 12,235 7,140 5,095 200 110 90
55. French language and literature/letters 20,555 5,640 14,915 20 0 15
Social and behavioural sciences and law 301,550 95,120 206,430 3,470 835 2,630
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 3,550 925 2,620 55 20 30
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 40,275 13,900 26,370 190 100 90
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 63,120 4,295 58,825 1,170 155 1,020
22. Legal professions and studies 53,620 18,830 34,790 575 150 425
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 6,840 1,420 5,420 25 0 20
42. Psychology 44,540 10,255 34,285 730 140 590
45. Social sciences 89,610 45,495 44,110 720 275 445
Business, management and public administration 706,400 248,920 457,480 7,540 1,770 5,770
30.16 Accounting and computer science 615 215 400 25 15 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 38,320 7,835 30,485 655 85 570
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 667,470 240,870 426,600 6,860 1,675 5,185
Physical and life sciences and technologies 92,480 49,390 43,090 870 425 440
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 40,895 16,635 24,260 285 130 160
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 12,450 7,435 5,015 315 130 185
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 4,175 2,385 1,785 15 0 15
40. Physical sciences 29,705 20,255 9,445 205 145 65
41. Science technologies/technicians 5,255 2,675 2,580 50 25 30
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 132,750 91,865 40,885 1,190 595 595
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 112,715 83,240 29,470 1,025 540 485
25. Library science 8,720 1,665 7,055 75 20 60
27. Mathematics and statistics 9,725 5,815 3,915 65 30 40
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,585 1,150 440 15 10 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 639,185 577,845 61,335 10,655 10,130 530
04. Architecture and related services 24,260 13,870 10,385 45 30 10
14. Engineering 126,835 103,165 23,665 770 710 65
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 116,595 103,710 12,885 1,885 1,705 180
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 50 15 30 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 134,865 130,350 4,510 3,615 3,495 120
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 139,935 135,155 4,780 2,795 2,710 80
48. Precision production 96,655 91,580 5,075 1,545 1,480 65
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 69,865 45,215 24,655 585 385 200
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 41,755 23,965 17,795 245 100 145
03. Natural resources and conservation 28,110 21,250 6,860 345 285 60
Health and related fields 368,600 72,245 296,355 7,975 1,295 6,685
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 22,660 11,635 11,030 210 130 75
51. Health professions and related programs 337,320 56,510 280,810 7,675 1,110 6,565
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 8,620 4,110 4,510 95 55 40
Personal, protective and transportation services 229,640 118,260 111,375 3,920 2,280 1,645
12. Personal and culinary services 129,245 32,830 96,410 1,960 490 1,470
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 225 200 25 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 875 795 80 30 25 10
43. Security and protective services 42,550 32,575 9,975 500 390 110
49. Transportation and materials moving 56,750 51,860 4,890 1,415 1,365 55
Other 890 300 595 0 10 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 890 300 595 0 0 0
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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240 111,230 52,820 58,410
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,750,045 1,349,775 1,400,270 54,625 25,665 28,965
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 3,884,235 1,910,265 1,973,970 56,605 27,160 29,445
Location of study inside Canada 3,509,610 1,716,730 1,792,880 54,640 26,175 28,460
Same as province or territory of residence 3,367,195 1,642,930 1,724,270 48,020 22,635 25,380
Different than province or territory of residence 142,415 73,800 68,610 6,620 3,540 3,080
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 374,620 193,530 181,090 1,965 990 980
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 28,320 16,915 11,410 925 415 510
Philippines 12,515 3,600 8,920 115 55 65
India 6,805 3,660 3,150 40 25 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 11,250 6,535 4,715 250 170 85
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 17,155 7,755 9,395 185 90 95
France 69,665 39,885 29,780 15 10 0
Other 228,905 115,185 113,725 435 225 210
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 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,130 67,435 31,970 35,470
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,389,590 720,505 669,085 26,240 12,720 13,520
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,982,350 1,447,305 1,535,045 41,200 19,255 21,945
Location of study inside Canada 2,676,230 1,293,455 1,382,780 39,945 18,685 21,265
Same as province or territory of residence 2,567,605 1,238,320 1,329,280 35,325 16,235 19,090
Different than province or territory of residence 108,630 55,125 53,500 4,620 2,450 2,170
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 306,115 153,850 152,265 1,250 570 680
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 19,655 11,145 8,505 580 220 360
Philippines 10,545 2,935 7,610 105 55 50
India 4,865 2,465 2,400 20 15 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,390 4,245 3,145 140 80 60
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 15,420 6,865 8,550 90 55 40
France 57,315 32,115 25,205 0 0 0
Other 190,930 94,085 96,850 315 150 165
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 111,230 52,825 58,405
In the labour force 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 59,580 30,185 29,390
Employed 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220 48,840 23,565 25,275
Unemployed 306,170 177,630 128,540 10,740 6,625 4,115
Not in the labour force 2,378,780 1,045,300 1,333,480 51,650 22,635 29,020
Participation rate 64.1 67.9 60.5 53.6 57.1 50.3
Employment rate 59.5 62.5 56.7 43.9 44.6 43.3
Unemployment rate 7.2 8.0 6.3 18.0 21.9 14.0
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 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240 111,230 52,825 58,405
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 2,228,315 967,660 1,260,655 47,840 20,780 27,060
Worked 4,405,965 2,292,375 2,113,585 63,390 32,045 31,345
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 2,084,020 1,145,805 938,215 26,380 12,965 13,420
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 2,321,945 1,146,575 1,175,375 37,015 19,085 17,930
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 42.7 42.3 37.7 36.3 39.1
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 59,580 30,190 29,390
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,485 51,640 49,850 1,755 960 800
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 4,154,015 2,163,095 1,990,915 57,825 29,230 28,590
Employee 3,664,920 1,863,740 1,801,185 53,965 26,605 27,360
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 489,090 299,355 189,730 3,855 2,630 1,230
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 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 59,580 30,185 29,395
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,640 49,850 1,755 955 800
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 57,825 29,230 28,595
0 Management occupations 418,450 263,585 154,875 4,045 2,430 1,615
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 677,390 210,525 466,865 7,220 1,660 5,560
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 286,270 222,375 63,895 2,205 1,860 345
3 Health occupations 295,765 57,160 238,610 5,570 920 4,650
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 502,945 147,145 355,795 6,880 2,150 4,735
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 135,730 64,370 71,365 1,110 480 630
6 Sales and service occupations 988,610 449,820 538,790 15,545 5,885 9,665
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 574,675 544,100 30,570 9,655 9,215 440
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 67,290 55,610 11,685 3,550 3,025 525
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 206,875 148,405 58,475 2,030 1,605 425
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 4,255,495 2,214,735 2,040,765 59,580 30,190 29,390
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,635 49,850 1,755 960 795
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 57,825 29,230 28,590
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 84,060 60,460 23,595 2,925 2,340 585
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 20,920 18,175 2,745 1,365 1,210 155
22 Utilities 28,410 20,650 7,755 520 470 55
23 Construction 254,055 223,770 30,285 4,905 4,390 515
31-33 Manufacturing 458,315 332,080 126,240 2,940 2,225 720
41 Wholesale trade 157,365 104,885 52,475 995 755 240
44-45 Retail trade 508,170 239,625 268,545 7,530 3,200 4,330
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 187,550 142,550 45,000 2,375 1,855 525
51 Information and cultural industries 100,775 59,705 41,070 745 435 310
52 Finance and insurance 165,140 66,175 98,965 1,010 270 740
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 61,380 36,505 24,875 530 345 190
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 288,715 161,030 127,685 1,750 985 765
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,305 1,270 2,035 10 0 10
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 176,185 108,280 67,905 3,205 1,895 1,305
61 Educational services 306,575 96,170 210,405 4,645 1,515 3,130
62 Health care and social assistance 532,680 99,380 433,295 9,550 1,575 7,975
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 84,130 44,235 39,895 1,370 675 695
72 Accommodation and food services 278,500 123,235 155,265 4,710 1,530 3,175
81 Other services (except public administration) 193,700 89,455 104,245 2,415 1,225 1,190
91 Public administration 264,085 135,455 128,630 4,330 2,330 1,995
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 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220 48,840 23,565 25,275
Worked at home 266,285 134,325 131,960 2,230 1,140 1,085
Worked outside Canada 10,600 7,580 3,020 95 70 25
No fixed workplace address 351,595 265,405 86,185 6,440 4,795 1,645
Worked at usual place 3,320,850 1,629,795 1,691,050 40,075 17,560 22,515
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 3,320,845 1,629,795 1,691,050 40,075 17,560 22,515
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,732,155 810,895 921,260 33,685 14,040 19,650
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 485,450 234,700 250,750 2,435 1,000 1,440
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 1,037,125 549,095 488,030 2,680 1,530 1,150
Commute to a different province or territory 66,125 35,110 31,015 1,275 1,000 280
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 3,672,445 1,895,200 1,777,240 46,515 22,350 24,165
Car, truck, van - as a driver 2,739,405 1,475,775 1,263,625 38,500 18,245 20,255
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 133,760 51,045 82,715 3,870 1,655 2,215
Public transit 503,285 217,465 285,820 1,155 805 345
Walked 205,350 93,595 111,760 1,995 945 1,050
Bicycle 54,625 36,470 18,155 85 55 30
Other method 36,010 20,845 15,170 915 645 270
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 3,672,440 1,895,200 1,777,240 46,510 22,350 24,160
Less than 15 minutes 1,035,455 493,225 542,235 21,175 9,075 12,095
15 to 29 minutes 1,200,455 617,010 583,445 15,860 7,630 8,230
30 to 44 minutes 777,955 425,640 352,310 6,115 3,420 2,695
45 to 59 minutes 343,540 184,440 159,100 1,660 995 670
60 minutes and over 315,035 174,875 140,160 1,700 1,230 470
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 3,672,440 1,895,205 1,777,240 46,515 22,350 24,165
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 256,150 192,835 63,315 2,785 1,940 840
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 675,585 420,120 255,465 8,220 4,375 3,850
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 1,133,510 527,925 605,580 12,270 6,210 6,060
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 714,935 296,300 418,630 11,375 4,020 7,355
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 349,845 148,715 201,125 4,105 1,500 2,605
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 542,425 309,295 233,125 7,765 4,305 3,460
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 4,529,770 2,352,115 2,177,655 65,220 32,945 32,275
Single responses 4,187,865 2,169,480 2,018,385 64,620 32,680 31,940
Official languages 4,153,710 2,152,290 2,001,420 63,935 32,305 31,630
English 541,720 294,935 246,780 62,850 31,820 31,035
French 3,611,990 1,857,350 1,754,640 1,085 480 595
Non-official languages 34,160 17,190 16,970 680 375 305
Aboriginal languages 12,670 6,180 6,490 625 345 275
Algonquian languages 8,350 4,095 4,260 625 345 275
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 8,285 4,060 4,220 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,100 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 1,800 840 960 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 210 105 100 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 35 20 15 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5,145 2,515 2,630 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 20 10 625 345 280
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 25 20 10 625 350 275
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 15 25 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 30 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 4,305 2,080 2,220 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 4,290 2,075 2,215 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 15 0 15 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 0 15 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 21,490 11,005 10,480 55 30 25
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,895 1,125 775 0 0 0
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,860 1,110 745 0 0 0
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 1,715 1,045 665 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 10 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 140 70 70 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,725 850 870 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 315 140 175 0 0 0
Vietnamese 1,410 710 695 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 10 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 115 50 60 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 275 90 190 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 10 0 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 265 90 175 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 150 75 75 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 145 75 70 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 10,165 5,255 4,910 20 10 15
Albanian 30 20 10 0 0 0
Armenian 275 130 145 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 1,130 500 635 0 0 0
Baltic languages 15 0 10 0 0 0
Latvian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 1,115 495 625 0 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 55 20 30 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Czech 10 0 10 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 170 65 105 0 0 0
Russian 735 340 395 0 0 0
Serbian 10 15 0 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 110 35 75 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 1,285 575 715 10 10 0
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 15 10 0 0 0 0
Dutch 25 10 15 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 370 170 195 10 0 10
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 15 10 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 860 375 485 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 525 260 270 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,385 780 600 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 680 390 295 0 0 0
Bengali 110 70 35 0 0 0
Gujarati 20 0 10 0 0 0
Hindi 35 20 15 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 20 0 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 415 225 190 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 85 50 35 0 0 0
Iranian languages 700 395 305 0 0 0
Kurdish 15 0 15 0 0 0
Pashto 10 0 15 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 675 385 285 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 5,525 2,990 2,540 10 0 10
Catalan 15 0 15 0 0 0
Italian 590 315 275 0 0 0
Portuguese 635 365 270 0 0 0
Romanian 320 140 175 0 0 0
Spanish 3,975 2,165 1,810 0 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 235 80 150 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Georgian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 300 150 150 10 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 45 25 20 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 10 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 25 20 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 205 60 140 0 0 0
American Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 125 20 110 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 70 45 30 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 6,070 3,125 2,945 25 10 10
Chinese languages 6,075 3,130 2,950 20 10 15
Cantonese 2,655 1,325 1,330 15 10 10
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 3,100 1,630 1,465 0 0 0
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 70 40 30 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 235 130 110 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 110 40 75 0 0 0
Lao 55 25 30 0 0 0
Thai 55 10 40 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 110 60 50 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 110 55 55 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 40 10 40 0 0 0
Estonian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 35 0 35 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 10 0 0
Multiple responses 341,900 182,635 159,265 600 265 340
English and French 315,620 169,365 146,255 445 185 260
English and non-official language 6,545 3,655 2,890 155 80 75
French and non-official language 7,525 3,460 4,065 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 12,205 6,160 6,055 0 0 0
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 4,529,770 2,352,110 2,177,655 65,220 32,945 32,275
None 3,107,035 1,588,345 1,518,690 61,775 31,305 30,470
English 1,031,380 555,940 475,440 1,220 585 635
French 317,490 169,785 147,705 1,410 680 725
Non-official language 49,850 25,900 23,950 800 365 440
Aboriginal 4,985 2,285 2,705 650 290 355
Non-Aboriginal 44,865 23,620 21,245 150 70 80
English and French 2,185 1,040 1,140 0 0 0
English and non-official language 14,910 7,255 7,655 0 0 0
French and non-official language 6,855 3,795 3,055 15 10 10
English, French and non-official language 65 50 20 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 7,880,315 3,897,740 3,982,575 128,455 61,670 66,790
Non-movers 6,965,520 3,447,320 3,518,195 118,325 56,720 61,610
Movers 914,800 450,420 464,380 10,130 4,955 5,175
Non-migrants 547,410 269,850 277,560 7,125 3,400 3,730
Migrants 367,385 180,565 186,820 3,005 1,555 1,450
Internal migrants 305,465 149,335 156,135 2,685 1,405 1,285
Intraprovincial migrants 284,280 137,945 146,330 1,255 650 605
Interprovincial migrants 21,190 11,385 9,805 1,440 755 680
External migrants 61,920 31,235 30,685 320 155 170
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 7,520,960 3,714,155 3,806,805 124,080 59,445 64,635
Non-movers 4,825,870 2,388,805 2,437,065 96,225 46,020 50,210
Movers 2,695,090 1,325,345 1,369,740 27,855 13,425 14,425
Non-migrants 1,507,665 741,220 766,440 19,335 9,165 10,175
Migrants 1,187,425 584,125 603,295 8,515 4,260 4,255
Internal migrants 949,170 464,830 484,340 7,455 3,690 3,765
Intraprovincial migrants 893,800 436,525 457,270 3,740 1,785 1,960
Interprovincial migrants 55,370 28,300 27,070 3,710 1,905 1,810
External migrants 238,250 119,295 118,960 1,065 575 490

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Quebec [Province] and Cape Breton [Economic region], Nova Scotia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 7, 2024).

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