Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Montréal, Territoire équivalent [Census division], Quebec

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 1,942,044 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 1,886,481 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 939,112 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 870,373 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 3,889.8 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 499.26 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530 1,942,045 944,490 997,560
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 304,470 155,320 149,155
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 109,740 56,060 53,680
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 104,385 53,250 51,130
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 90,350 46,010 44,340
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 1,313,915 653,520 660,395
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 97,835 49,365 48,465
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 139,720 69,190 70,530
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 153,505 75,655 77,850
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 152,195 74,675 77,520
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 147,480 73,440 74,040
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 128,970 65,105 63,860
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 125,505 63,790 61,715
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 131,865 67,065 64,800
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 127,010 62,680 64,330
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 109,825 52,545 57,285
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 323,660 135,650 188,010
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 95,180 44,325 50,855
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 72,390 31,985 40,410
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 57,290 24,010 33,275
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 46,700 18,670 28,030
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 52,100 16,660 35,445
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 32,310 11,365 20,945
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 15,195 4,360 10,835
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 3,950 830 3,120
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 650 100 540
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 16.6 17.3 15.9 15.7 16.4 15.0
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 67.7 69.2 66.2
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 16.7 14.4 18.8
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.7 1.8 3.6
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 40.6 39.4 41.8
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 39.1 38.2 40.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 99,485 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 126,600 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 643,860 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 32,185 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 33,500 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 108,890 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 465,920 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 3,370 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 425 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 870,370 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 342,510 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 259,295 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 118,645 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 97,490 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 52,435 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 1,895,000 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.2 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 1,637,575 789,170 848,405
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 799,705 402,505 397,195
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 579,130 290,175 288,960
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 220,575 112,335 108,240
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 837,870 386,665 451,205
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 585,780 308,260 277,520
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 33,630 14,010 19,620
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 127,000 46,890 80,110
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 91,460 17,505 73,960
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 485,285 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 241,425 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 109,090 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 93,220 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 41,555 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 485,285 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 385,585 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 275,400 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 110,185 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 99,700 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 81,190 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 18,505 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 385,585 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 178,105 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 207,475 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 82,305 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 85,985 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 39,185 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 99,700 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 63,310 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 26,780 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 9,610 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 488,715 238,040 250,675
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 469,260 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 172,615 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 296,640 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 7,855 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 393,260 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 342,505 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 50,750 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080 1,914,760 933,260 981,495
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 220,425 109,555 110,870
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 517,445 230,460 286,990
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 1,131,680 575,450 556,225
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 45,210 17,800 27,405
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 1,914,755 933,260 981,500
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 543,485 270,085 273,400
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 1,164,335 562,200 602,135
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 163,025 83,800 79,230
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 43,910 17,175 26,735
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 625,000 311,985 313,015
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 32.6 33.4 31.9
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085 1,914,760 933,265 981,495
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 1,823,085 887,650 935,430
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 1,195,590 584,190 611,405
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 307,080 153,045 154,040
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 888,515 431,145 457,365
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 627,490 303,465 324,025
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 580 205 380
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 310 120 190
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 275 100 175
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 25 5 20
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 40 10 30
Moose Cree 100 50 55 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 15 10 10
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 50 25 30
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 5 5 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 0 0 0
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 130 50 85
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 15 5 10
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 15 5 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 20 15 10
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 15 10 5
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 10 5 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 5 5 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 0 0
Carrier 1,025 465 565 0 0 0
Chilcotin 660 295 360 0 0 0
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 0 0 0
Gwich'in 260 110 145 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 0 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 5 5 5
Tahltan languages 270 135 140 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 0 0 0
Tahltan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 290 120 170 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 0 0 0
Haida 75 35 40 0 0 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 210 60 150
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 170 45 130
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 30 10 20
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 30 15 15
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 30 15 10
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 5
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 0 0 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 0 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 0 0 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 0 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 5 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 5 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 285 135 140 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 585 295 295 25 15 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 626,905 303,255 323,655
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 122,040 64,460 57,575
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 13,915 7,405 6,515
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 8,560 4,560 3,995
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 5,360 2,840 2,515
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 695 330 360
Bilen 805 455 350 15 5 10
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 5 5 0
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 660 310 355
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 15 10 5
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 107,255 56,630 50,625
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 585 275 310
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 102,805 54,340 48,465
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 55 25 25
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 5 0 0
Harari 1,320 635 685 5 0 0
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 3,435 1,800 1,635
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 10 5 5
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 305 145 160
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 45 25 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 175 100 75
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 24,425 11,465 12,960
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 4,980 2,315 2,660
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 19,435 9,145 10,290
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 10 5 5
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 17,455 6,340 11,115
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 100 35 65
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 650 230 425
Fijian 745 400 345 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 370 120 255
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 1,910 695 1,210
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 445 200 250
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 455 185 270
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 180 80 95
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 80 35 45
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 12,980 4,650 8,330
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 40 5 35
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 240 100 140
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 36,850 16,270 20,580
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 1,320 630 685
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 35,015 15,370 19,650
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 510 265 245
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 11,900 5,990 5,915
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 200 105 95
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 335 185 150
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 10,860 5,395 5,470
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 495 300 190
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 20 10 10
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 328,955 158,575 170,380
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 1,735 880 855
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 7,455 3,530 3,925
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 41,965 18,705 23,260
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 570 200 365
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 200 75 125
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 370 125 240
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 41,395 18,505 22,895
Belarusan 810 385 430 50 30 20
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 290 140 150
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 4,300 2,060 2,245
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 1,195 590 605
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 830 380 445
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 100 50 55
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 8,875 3,815 5,060
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 18,990 8,425 10,565
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 1,490 725 765
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 480 215 265
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 640 265 380
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 405 185 225
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 3,680 1,590 2,085
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 80 40 40
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 60 35 25
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 15 10 0
Welsh 1,075 495 575 15 5 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 35 15 10
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 15,160 7,225 7,935
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 70 35 35
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 205 90 115
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 1,175 590 585
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 5 0 0
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 6,075 2,695 3,380
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 55 25 25
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 115 60 50
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 335 150 185
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 140 50 95
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 6,925 3,495 3,430
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 70 40 30
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 20,075 9,905 10,180
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 52,615 27,185 25,430
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 34,700 18,190 16,515
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 9,620 4,915 4,710
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 5,120 2,515 2,600
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 2,320 1,265 1,060
Kashmiri 565 300 265 15 15 0
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 85 50 35
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 195 120 80
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 160 85 80
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 25 20 10
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 8,930 4,950 3,980
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 260 125 135
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 445 210 235
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 7,520 3,925 3,595
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 17,675 8,860 8,815
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 580 305 275
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 905 480 425
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 16,185 8,070 8,110
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 235 135 100
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 189,890 91,115 98,770
Catalan 865 440 425 215 105 110
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 74,490 35,605 38,880
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 18,525 8,890 9,640
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 18,370 8,715 9,650
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 78,220 37,760 40,460
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 70 40 35
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 1,705 545 1,165
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 140 70 75
Georgian 1,715 910 805 140 65 75
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 4,155 1,865 2,290
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 155 65 90
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 155 65 90
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 13,995 7,115 6,880
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 790 390 400
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 695 395 305
Edo 1,670 770 900 60 35 20
Ewe 1,760 950 805 330 180 145
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 1,185 615 570
Ga 920 445 470 55 25 30
Ganda 1,295 625 665 10 5 5
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 80 45 35
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 1,520 695 825
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 1,185 570 620
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 1,025 460 565
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 55 30 25
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 895 425 470
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 1,720 935 785
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 165 95 65
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 4,220 2,195 2,025
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 120 70 50
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 0 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 120 70 50
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 415 220 195
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 35 20 15
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 185 90 95
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 195 110 85
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 52,755 24,555 28,200
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 52,615 24,480 28,130
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 15,850 7,470 8,385
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 300 130 165
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 30,720 14,205 16,515
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 20 10 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 2,400 1,100 1,300
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 750 325 425
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 2,505 1,200 1,305
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 60 30 35
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 140 75 70
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 45 15 30
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 0 0 0
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 35 20 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 55 35 25
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 1,845 830 1,020
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 1,495 740 755
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 350 90 260
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 5 5 5
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 5,555 2,835 2,720
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 205 115 90
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 4,935 2,520 2,410
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 140 75 75
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 120 60 60
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 150 65 85
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 4,020 1,775 2,245
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 150 60 90
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 220 70 150
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 3,650 1,650 2,005
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 395 210 180
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 91,675 45,610 46,070
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 25,185 12,820 12,370
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 18,760 9,105 9,655
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 37,330 18,385 18,945
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 10,410 5,305 5,100
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 1,914,760 933,260 981,495
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 1,740,120 848,190 891,920
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 1,390,200 681,120 709,085
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 437,070 216,650 220,420
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 953,130 464,465 488,665
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 349,915 167,075 182,835
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 230 100 130
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 135 60 75
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 130 60 70
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 5 5 5
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 15 5 15
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 5 5 5
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 30 15 15
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 5 0 5
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 0 0 0
Woods Cree 800 410 390 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 65 30 35
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 0 5 0
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 5 0 0
Algonquin 370 170 200 5 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 75 40 35 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10,265 5,125 5,135 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 5 0 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 0
Gwich'in 45 25 25 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 820 425 395 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 105 55 55 5 0 0
Tahltan languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 25 15 10 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 70 25 45
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 60 20 40
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 10 5 5
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 10 10 5
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 10 10 5
Oneida 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 315 155 155 0 0 0
Nisga'a 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tsimshian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 75 45 35 0 0 0
Haisla 20 10 15 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 10 5 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 349,685 166,975 182,705
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 58,305 29,780 28,525
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 5,315 2,790 2,525
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 3,640 1,920 1,720
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 1,675 875 800
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 335 145 195
Bilen 620 330 285 5 0 5
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 5 0 0
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 325 135 185
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 5 0 0
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 52,600 26,815 25,780
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 290 130 155
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 50,575 25,800 24,770
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 35 15 20
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 0 0 0
Harari 735 335 400 5 0 0
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 1,500 775 730
Maltese 1,130 525 605 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 180 85 95
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 15 5 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 60 25 35
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 17,930 8,340 9,585
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 3,120 1,425 1,695
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 14,805 6,915 7,890
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 8,615 3,420 5,190
Bikol 290 140 155 10 5 5
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 210 90 115
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 115 50 65
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 695 285 410
Malagasy 435 220 210 135 70 65
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 130 70 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 55 30 25
Pangasinan 240 110 135 15 5 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 7,195 2,795 4,400
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 10 5 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 45 20 30
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 14,360 6,180 8,180
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 570 260 305
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 13,580 5,825 7,755
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 210 95 115
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 9,265 4,605 4,665
Kannada 1,630 825 800 120 70 55
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 155 75 80
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 8,700 4,290 4,415
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 280 165 115
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 15 10 5
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 185,570 88,155 97,420
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 990 485 505
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 5,185 2,375 2,810
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 25,165 11,655 13,510
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 135 55 85
Latvian 1,255 530 725 55 30 30
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 80 30 55
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 25,025 11,605 13,430
Belarusan 230 105 120 15 10 10
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 165 75 90
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 3,115 1,500 1,610
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 520 240 280
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 245 115 135
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 60 30 30
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 3,985 1,770 2,210
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 13,830 6,450 7,385
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 870 430 445
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 200 90 110
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 135 65 75
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 130 55 80
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 1,725 765 955
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 20 10 10
Celtic languages 360 205 155 10 10 5
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 0 5 0
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 10 10 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 6,165 3,130 3,035
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 10 5 5
Danish 855 410 445 25 15 10
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 190 90 95
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 1,075 485 595
Icelandic 270 120 150 30 15 20
Norwegian 345 145 200 10 10 5
Swedish 1,045 500 545 75 35 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 10 0 10
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 4,730 2,475 2,250
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 5 0 5
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 10,425 4,915 5,515
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 37,260 18,705 18,555
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 24,025 12,260 11,765
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 7,295 3,620 3,670
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 3,290 1,600 1,685
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 1,160 600 560
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 30 15 15
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 65 35 30
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 105 50 55
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 15 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 6,380 3,460 2,925
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 95 45 50
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 250 120 125
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 5,350 2,715 2,635
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 13,120 6,385 6,740
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 300 150 145
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 675 335 335
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 12,150 5,900 6,255
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 115 60 50
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 100,365 46,870 53,495
Catalan 355 165 190 85 40 45
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 27,910 12,205 15,705
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 9,655 4,555 5,100
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 12,610 6,115 6,500
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 50,085 23,950 26,140
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 25 15 10
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 735 310 430
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 65 35 30
Georgian 1,035 565 475 60 30 35
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 2,950 1,355 1,595
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 125 60 65
Mongolian 910 435 470 120 60 65
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 3,535 1,725 1,805
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 370 180 190
Bamanankan 340 180 160 180 100 80
Edo 415 175 240 10 0 5
Ewe 410 185 225 75 30 45
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 355 175 180
Ga 250 105 140 10 5 5
Ganda 345 160 185 0 0 0
Igbo 1,000 485 510 10 0 5
Lingala 1,045 455 590 375 155 220
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 360 170 195
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 270 115 155
Shona 1,035 475 560 20 10 10
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 275 145 130
Wolof 1,380 745 635 535 300 240
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 40 15 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 645 325 320
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 35 20 15
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 40 25 15
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 585 345 245
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 45 20 25
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 245 130 125
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 290 195 95
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 41,620 19,770 21,845
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 41,560 19,745 21,820
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 11,620 5,465 6,160
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 105 50 55
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 26,080 12,475 13,605
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 1,410 645 770
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 580 265 315
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 1,730 830 905
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 30 15 15
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 60 30 30
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 20 10 10
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 0 0 0
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 15 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 25 15 10
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 930 455 475
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 810 405 405
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 120 50 75
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 3,620 1,800 1,820
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 65 35 35
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 3,315 1,645 1,665
Uyghur 610 315 290 100 55 45
Uzbek 990 505 490 90 45 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 50 20 30
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 1,335 565 775
Estonian 975 365 610 25 10 15
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 35 15 20
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 1,280 535 735
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 95 55 35
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 174,640 85,065 89,575
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 34,135 17,340 16,800
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 38,285 18,350 19,930
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 77,415 36,940 40,475
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 24,805 12,435 12,365
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080 1,914,760 933,260 981,495
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 1,358,395 658,445 699,950
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 164,875 83,085 81,790
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 156,830 77,375 79,450
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 183,265 88,830 94,430
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 280 100 180
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 182,980 88,730 94,250
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 21,910 11,010 10,900
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 13,995 6,950 7,045
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 14,580 7,085 7,495
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 905 470 435
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355 1,591,005 770,805 820,205
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 1,527,425 741,020 786,410
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 29,198 31,716 27,061
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,527,625 741,070 786,560
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 26,873 28,718 25,306
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 1,319,250 651,485 667,770
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 27,843 31,722 24,323
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 1,220,350 562,060 658,295
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 4,964 2,979 7,393
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 1,076,775 552,940 523,830
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 29,102 31,811 26,411
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 1,590,985 770,725 820,255
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 1,526,955 740,630 786,320
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 43,670 50,317 37,410
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995 1,527,150 740,680 786,470
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 35,155 39,256 31,292
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 1,318,335 651,120 667,220
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 43,430 51,690 35,370
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 1,220,065 561,415 658,650
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 7,727 6,430 8,832
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 1,076,765 553,085 523,680
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 42,754 49,167 35,982
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 1,590,980 770,730 820,255
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035 451,850 249,200 202,655
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 47,182 50,049 44,352
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 62,105 69,189 53,395
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.3 91.6 83.7 85.8 90.2 80.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 69.1 73.0 64.1
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 14.2 9.8 19.7
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 1,591,005 770,800 820,205
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 63,580 29,780 33,800
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 1,527,425 741,020 786,405
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 239,230 118,900 120,330
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 304,770 130,870 173,895
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 235,475 104,545 130,935
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 186,815 89,430 97,390
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 152,610 72,485 80,125
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 107,705 52,510 55,195
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 75,560 38,430 37,130
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 57,765 30,275 27,490
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 40,455 22,220 18,230
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 27,515 16,235 11,280
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 99,530 65,125 34,410
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 59,525 37,210 22,315
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 40,005 27,915 12,090
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 1,591,010 770,800 820,205
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 63,375 29,730 33,650
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,527,630 741,070 786,560
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 244,915 120,610 124,305
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 317,790 137,530 180,260
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 280,350 127,895 152,455
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 233,885 112,565 121,315
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 161,415 77,850 83,565
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 100,755 51,380 49,375
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 64,225 34,415 29,810
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 37,685 21,995 15,695
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 86,605 56,830 29,775
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 23,470 14,370 9,100
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 15,190 9,590 5,605
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 47,945 32,870 15,070
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360 1,591,005 770,800 820,205
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 514,235 217,860 296,375
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 1,076,770 552,940 523,830
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 67.7 71.7 63.9
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 149,120 72,790 76,330
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 93,250 43,420 49,830
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 167,710 80,255 87,455
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 139,770 68,060 71,710
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 124,895 62,855 62,045
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 100,740 50,140 50,605
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 74,565 38,930 35,640
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 55,000 29,590 25,405
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 45,820 24,710 21,105
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 125,895 82,190 43,705
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 30,005 17,920 12,080
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 20,740 13,030 7,710
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 75,150 51,240 23,915
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 870,370 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 52,519 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 46,559 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 342,510 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 30,642 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 27,860 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 527,865 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 71,245 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 62,917 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 870,370 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 76,614 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 61,682 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 342,495 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 41,473 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 33,940 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 527,885 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 99,413 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 79,682 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 24,465 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 21,890 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 38,235 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 53,475 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 50,070 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 44,750 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 45,720 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 47,060 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 46,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 42,660 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 77,510 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 63,470 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 52,580 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 43,035 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 35,265 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 184,085 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 62,300 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 39,105 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 40,015 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 42,665 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 870,370 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 25,565 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 22,120 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 38,565 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 56,115 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 56,305 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 52,835 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 57,450 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 57,290 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 53,145 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 49,970 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 85,660 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 67,270 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 52,000 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 41,020 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 31,890 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 123,165 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 52,170 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 27,430 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 43,565 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 489,520 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 72,845 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 64,039 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 169,175 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 71,408 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 61,304 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 208,095 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 91,649 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 79,750 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 95,475 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 49,168 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 45,426 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 489,420 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 102,221 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 81,540 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 168,840 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 101,556 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 79,271 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 208,250 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 124,472 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 98,758 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 95,425 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 60,918 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 52,129 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 443,405 218,395 225,010
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 27,024 26,960 27,071
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 25,186 24,951 25,373
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 442,760 217,830 224,930
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 37,613 38,298 36,950
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,801 37,724 33,952 31,122 31,265 30,983
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515 1,894,995 925,870 969,130
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 1,202,765 579,085 623,680
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 287,610 143,600 144,005
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 252,935 116,590 136,340
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 255,250 122,140 133,110
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 221,160 106,575 114,585
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 185,815 90,175 95,640
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 692,230 346,780 345,450
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 160,105 78,680 81,425
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 143,930 71,540 72,390
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 132,120 66,215 65,905
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 119,890 60,885 59,005
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 136,185 69,465 66,725
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035 1,894,995 925,865 969,135
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 358,105 182,640 175,460
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 130,840 66,865 63,970
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 1,247,980 617,995 629,985
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 288,910 125,230 163,680
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 403,880 193,540 210,345
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 81,100 41,415 39,685
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 29,655 15,075 14,580
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 262,435 129,925 132,505
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 60,350 22,195 38,150
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 21.3 20.9 21.7
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 22.6 22.7 22.6
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 22.7 22.5 22.8
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 21.0 21.0 21.0
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 20.9 17.7 23.3
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 339,685 166,970 172,710
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 61,200 31,295 29,910
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 22,345 11,355 10,985
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 236,690 120,520 116,175
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 41,790 15,160 26,630
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 17.9 18.0 17.8
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 17.1 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 17.1 17.0 17.2
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 19.0 19.5 18.4
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 14.5 12.1 16.3
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 1,894,995 925,815 969,180
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 1,850,005 908,350 941,655
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 1,342,265 680,010 662,255
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 1,631,820 799,640 832,180
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 900,345 433,465 466,885
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 755 340 415
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 330 185 145
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 265 130 130
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 10 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 55 25 30
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 70 40 25
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 10 10 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 10 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 0 0 10
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 120 45 75
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 25 25 0
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 30 20 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 25 20 10
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 20 10 10
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 10 0 0
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 10 10 0
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 0 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 0 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 0 0 0
Chilcotin 1,150 535 610 0 0 0
Dene 13,060 6,270 6,790 10 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 0
Gwich'in 360 165 200 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 150 60 90 0 0 0
Sekani 185 85 100 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 2,815 1,340 1,475 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 1,010 475 530 0 0 0
South Slavey 1,365 660 710 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 680 320 360 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 630 340 285 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 420 160 260 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 285 115 170 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 145 50 95 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Haida 465 205 260 0 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 370 120 250
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 335 110 220
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 40 15 30
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 45 35 10
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 35 35 0
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 10 0 0
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 0 0 0
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 0 0 0
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 0 0 0
Lillooet 790 405 385 0 0 0
Okanagan 820 370 450 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 1,305 640 665 0 0 0
Squamish 285 125 155 0 0 0
Straits 360 160 200 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 450 220 235 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 565 295 270 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5,430 2,665 2,770 0 0 0
Dakota 1,760 870 890 0 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 10
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 0 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 899,645 433,150 466,495
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 188,110 98,615 89,495
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 18,525 9,830 8,695
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 11,195 5,980 5,210
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 7,440 3,905 3,535
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 1,045 510 540
Bilen 1,085 625 470 35 20 15
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 25 20 10
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 975 460 515
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 10 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 178,735 93,595 85,140
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 820 405 415
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 162,300 85,065 77,240
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 70 35 40
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 0 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 10 10 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 16,165 8,435 7,730
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 10 10 0
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 255 125 130
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 80 55 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 435 220 215
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 30,725 14,715 16,010
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 6,335 3,050 3,285
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 24,615 11,780 12,835
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 20 15 10
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 25,320 9,560 15,760
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 105 45 55
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 715 260 455
Fijian 1,660 955 705 0 10 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 445 160 290
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 2,270 825 1,440
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 835 405 435
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 715 290 425
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 165 80 85
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 50 15 30
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 22,770 8,440 14,335
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 40 10 30
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 320 150 175
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 70,350 31,455 38,895
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 2,895 1,370 1,525
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 66,340 29,580 36,765
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 1,485 705 780
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 14,890 7,650 7,240
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 365 180 180
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 395 225 170
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 13,650 6,960 6,695
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 835 485 345
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 15 10 0
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 30 15 15
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 490,850 234,270 256,580
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 2,065 1,045 1,025
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 9,210 4,370 4,840
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 53,575 24,605 28,970
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 715 330 385
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 240 110 135
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 475 225 255
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 52,990 24,340 28,645
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 190 80 110
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 330 150 180
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 4,430 2,115 2,310
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 1,795 855 940
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 1,275 575 700
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 140 55 80
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 11,085 4,910 6,170
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 30,185 14,095 16,090
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 1,935 890 1,050
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 635 275 360
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 850 395 450
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 570 270 305
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 6,175 2,680 3,495
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 95 45 55
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 280 175 105
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 85 55 30
Welsh 1,690 830 860 45 20 20
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 160 100 55
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 34,400 16,995 17,405
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 230 165 70
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 450 210 240
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 2,350 1,225 1,120
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 0 10 0
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 21,045 10,415 10,630
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 95 65 30
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 300 135 165
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 920 410 510
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 250 70 185
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 9,880 4,910 4,965
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 85 45 40
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 26,310 12,845 13,465
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 64,655 33,330 31,320
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 43,825 22,985 20,840
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 11,090 5,680 5,410
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 6,565 3,235 3,330
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 11,865 6,415 5,450
Kashmiri 905 490 420 35 30 10
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 115 55 60
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 375 195 180
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 135 75 60
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 40 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 12,800 7,135 5,665
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 350 160 195
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 925 440 485
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 11,255 5,930 5,315
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 21,235 10,575 10,660
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 675 340 335
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 1,140 615 525
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 19,650 9,770 9,880
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 450 260 190
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 320,755 150,495 170,260
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 550 330 220
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 114,505 54,380 60,120
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 27,360 13,775 13,585
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 22,115 10,440 11,675
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 176,745 81,465 95,285
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 230 145 85
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 4,275 1,930 2,345
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 190 90 100
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 195 90 95
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 4,930 2,315 2,620
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 205 110 95
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 205 105 100
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 26,800 13,565 13,240
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 1,350 710 640
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 1,305 685 620
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 145 60 80
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 730 490 240
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 2,090 1,115 980
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 170 100 75
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 30 10 25
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 180 115 60
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 5,470 2,455 3,015
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 1,510 715 790
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 1,420 680 745
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 105 55 50
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 2,985 1,500 1,490
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 3,295 1,800 1,495
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 590 330 260
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 8,970 4,620 4,345
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 205 125 75
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 205 130 75
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 2,135 890 1,245
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 300 125 180
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 1,160 435 730
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 760 370 390
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 61,480 28,975 32,505
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 61,355 28,905 32,450
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 20,895 9,735 11,155
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 385 170 210
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 40,720 18,965 21,755
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 15 10 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 2,990 1,310 1,675
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 925 420 505
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 3,410 1,665 1,745
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 75 35 45
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 155 95 65
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 70 40 30
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 0 0 0
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 30 25 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 60 25 30
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 2,785 1,315 1,475
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 2,100 1,035 1,060
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 970 400 570
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 10 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 8,200 4,105 4,100
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 400 220 175
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 7,400 3,705 3,695
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 175 85 90
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 185 80 110
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 175 85 85
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 4,905 2,205 2,705
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 105 45 60
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 270 100 170
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 4,525 2,060 2,470
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 1,070 590 485
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 1,895,000 925,815 969,185
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 1,648,430 803,195 845,235
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 322,920 164,560 158,370
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 1,325,505 638,635 686,870
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 246,565 122,620 123,945
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 1,894,995 925,815 969,185
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 1,187,260 582,140 605,120
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 644,680 310,250 334,430
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 141,755 66,725 75,035
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 74,335 36,560 37,775
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 108,760 51,330 57,430
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 181,195 87,585 93,610
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 74,840 36,150 38,695
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 106,360 51,435 54,920
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 138,635 68,055 70,585
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 63,060 33,425 29,630
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335 644,685 310,250 334,430
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 58,110 28,910 29,200
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 97,545 48,375 49,175
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 128,855 58,300 70,560
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 314,350 153,930 160,420
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 45,815 20,740 25,075
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 644,685 310,250 334,435
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 140,935 64,340 76,600
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 3,960 1,865 2,090
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 9,135 4,295 4,835
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 6,965 3,470 3,500
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 1,825 765 1,060
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 50,160 21,900 28,255
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 3,555 1,525 2,035
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 9,155 4,205 4,955
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 7,400 3,280 4,115
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 2,895 1,305 1,595
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 12,335 6,325 6,005
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 33,555 15,400 18,160
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 172,245 82,670 89,580
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 735 370 365
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 1,075 540 540
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 38,165 20,010 18,155
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 4,240 1,780 2,455
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 10,320 4,995 5,320
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 2,270 1,025 1,240
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 490 270 220
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 39,105 18,405 20,700
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 915 490 420
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 6,930 2,955 3,975
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 9,480 4,385 5,100
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 14,250 6,555 7,695
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 7,480 3,245 4,235
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 1,040 465 575
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 5,750 2,490 3,260
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 7,105 3,680 3,420
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 22,890 10,990 11,900
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 143,550 74,055 69,495
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 40,140 20,915 19,220
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 12,710 6,535 6,170
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 735 370 370
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 425 205 220
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 37,365 19,155 18,205
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 910 495 415
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 440 205 230
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 505 275 230
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 50,335 25,885 24,450
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 187,130 88,725 98,400
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 1,490 735 755
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 6,865 3,440 3,425
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 30,715 13,440 17,275
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 2,800 1,335 1,460
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 13,340 6,920 6,425
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 14,160 6,970 7,190
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 1,980 1,035 945
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 1,150 300 855
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 2,800 1,265 1,535
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 20,015 10,680 9,335
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 6,725 3,550 3,180
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 20,535 7,730 12,805
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 8,315 4,135 4,180
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 10,080 5,050 5,025
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 1,660 675 985
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 17,845 8,295 9,550
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 26,650 13,175 13,470
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 825 460 360
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 1,212,075 582,180 629,895 138,635 68,050 70,585
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 29,030 13,815 15,215
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 1,730 870 860
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 3,180 1,535 1,645
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 1,265 650 615
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 11,775 5,370 6,405
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 125 90 35
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 2,595 1,215 1,380
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 2,510 1,415 1,095
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 1,125 540 585
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 4,720 2,130 2,595
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 24,950 12,790 12,155
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 12,465 6,725 5,735
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 325 155 175
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 80 60 20
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 2,905 1,325 1,575
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 1,695 735 960
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 1,445 680 765
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 1,640 750 895
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 520 345 180
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 3,880 2,015 1,870
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 47,375 23,710 23,665
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 13,150 6,440 6,710
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 4,260 2,085 2,170
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 1,655 785 875
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 2,795 1,385 1,415
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 3,215 1,720 1,490
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 45 30 15
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 110 60 50
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 9,615 4,790 4,820
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 400 210 180
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 75 40 40
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 105 50 45
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 3,730 1,885 1,850
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 8,225 4,225 4,000
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 37,060 17,590 19,470
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 255 110 145
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 790 415 375
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 7,780 3,565 4,215
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 75 25 55
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 2,395 1,295 1,100
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 6,745 3,180 3,560
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 380 180 205
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 490 275 210
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 245 25 215
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 665 260 400
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 2,285 1,270 1,015
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 40 25 20
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 1,095 590 505
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 4,825 2,080 2,745
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 345 170 175
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 685 300 390
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 3,980 2,030 1,950
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 105 50 50
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 395 205 190
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 205 90 110
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 1,020 400 620
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 2,260 1,050 1,210
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 225 145 80
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 115 80 40
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 105 65 40
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 1,894,995 925,810 969,180
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 719,985 350,065 369,915
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 404,595 203,185 201,415
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 770,420 372,570 397,850
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085 511,335 247,530 263,805
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 285,275 147,400 137,875
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 141,270 84,080 57,190
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 144,010 63,325 80,685
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 139,475 55,585 83,890
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 78,760 40,880 37,885
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 7,825 3,670 4,160
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 1,894,995 925,815 969,185
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 13,100 6,090 7,010
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 12,325 5,735 6,595
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 5,905 2,785 3,125
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 5,745 2,725 3,025
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 670 225 445
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 300 145 155
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 470 210 260
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 1,881,900 919,725 962,175
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 1,895,000 925,815 969,185
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 3,380 1,665 1,715
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 1,891,620 924,150 967,470
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 1,894,995 925,815 969,185
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 6,345 2,820 3,525
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 6,060 2,685 3,380
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 4,825 2,160 2,675
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 905 430 475
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 330 95 235
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 285 135 150
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 185 85 95
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 95 45 50
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 39,260 17,620 21,645
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 38,625 17,315 21,310
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 33,525 15,010 18,515
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 4,530 2,080 2,445
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 570 225 345
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 635 300 335
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 485 240 250
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 100 45 60
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 40 20 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 1,849,395 905,380 944,015
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 1,894,995 925,815 969,185
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 623,895 305,345 318,545
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 65,665 34,270 31,390
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 63,465 29,420 34,040
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 180,580 86,145 94,430
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 28,680 11,625 17,060
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 71,375 34,600 36,775
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 129,940 68,880 61,060
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 37,325 17,830 19,495
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 18,930 9,395 9,540
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 5,620 2,650 2,965
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 3,060 1,175 1,885
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 5,545 2,630 2,915
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 13,720 6,720 6,995
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 1,271,105 620,470 650,635
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 1,894,995 925,815 969,185
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 45,600 20,430 25,170
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 39,225 17,585 21,645
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 1,145 430 715
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 6,150 2,850 3,295
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 591,040 283,995 307,045
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 6,570 3,030 3,540
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 16,130 7,775 8,355
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 542,980 259,895 283,085
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 175 75 95
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 235 115 120
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 195 90 100
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 270 130 140
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 37,925 19,190 18,740
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 80 40 40
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 876,355 429,400 446,955
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 213,610 102,280 111,330
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 220 95 125
Cornish 1,975 995 975 35 15 20
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 80,065 39,050 41,020
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 117,040 54,530 62,510
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 110 65 45
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 71,115 33,825 37,290
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 5,465 2,595 2,875
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 15,790 7,470 8,320
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 372,960 185,485 187,475
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 295 140 155
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 1,990 1,015 980
Corsican 1,750 950 805 650 380 270
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 371,250 184,600 186,645
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 82,830 39,975 42,860
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 6,820 3,305 3,515
Bavarian 940 485 455 30 20 20
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 14,125 6,890 7,235
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 10,050 4,920 5,135
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 445 230 210
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 0 10 0
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 49,385 23,475 25,910
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 355 175 185
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 7,685 3,950 3,740
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 85 50 35
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 10,760 5,215 5,545
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 2,460 1,090 1,370
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 1,520 685 830
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 515 270 250
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 2,860 1,475 1,390
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 3,410 1,605 1,805
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 800 395 405
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 145,755 70,100 75,655
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 5,500 2,610 2,890
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 1,575 770 805
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 3,735 1,815 1,920
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 1,105 575 535
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 630 330 300
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 16,875 8,270 8,605
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 1,230 585 645
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 4,225 2,105 2,115
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 5,110 2,490 2,620
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 46,865 22,825 24,035
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 29,635 14,290 15,345
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 38,265 18,115 20,155
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 2,405 1,190 1,210
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 23,600 11,240 12,355
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 2,545 1,315 1,230
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 273,825 134,115 139,710
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 2,295 1,180 1,120
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 580 280 295
Catalan 1,280 740 535 470 245 225
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 3,175 1,600 1,570
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 255 140 115
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 35,805 17,910 17,895
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 168,110 82,250 85,860
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 260 140 120
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 415 220 195
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 605 335 270
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 245 140 100
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 29,890 14,800 15,085
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 2,760 1,265 1,495
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 550 290 265
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 1,360 645 710
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 43,300 20,870 22,435
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 1,270 570 700
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 130 85 45
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 24,805 12,690 12,110
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 1,270 705 565
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 19,845 10,105 9,735
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 250 155 90
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 195 95 100
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 3,450 1,760 1,685
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 119,515 54,900 64,620
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 235 125 115
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 225 120 105
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 3,765 1,660 2,100
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 60 20 40
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 300 115 180
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 4,820 2,310 2,505
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 6,945 3,160 3,785
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 1,495 590 900
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 495 225 270
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 82,000 37,695 44,305
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 9,595 4,440 5,155
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 275 130 140
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 1,025 495 525
Montserratan 930 460 470 140 70 65
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 285 145 145
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 530 260 265
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 4,325 1,940 2,385
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 3,285 1,345 1,940
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 3,795 1,665 2,125
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 2,945 1,350 1,600
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 85,035 41,350 43,685
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 3,405 1,635 1,770
Arawak 1,440 610 830 120 30 95
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 2,740 1,390 1,350
Belizean 1,755 915 845 25 10 10
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 930 440 485
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 4,350 2,105 2,245
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 6,855 3,460 3,395
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 12,530 5,945 6,580
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 595 300 295
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 1,615 715 895
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 5,830 3,000 2,830
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 2,465 1,205 1,255
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 590 320 265
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 2,815 1,355 1,460
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 960 565 400
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 13,835 6,685 7,150
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 1,500 755 750
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 830 425 410
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 190 95 95
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 10,190 4,805 5,385
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 11,535 5,710 5,820
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 870 400 470
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 4,020 1,830 2,195
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 3,410 1,730 1,680
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 224,260 115,410 108,850
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 45,140 23,345 21,795
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 395 210 185
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 470 225 245
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 65 55 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 1,885 950 935
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 1,245 670 580
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 8,790 4,475 4,310
Chadian 1,845 955 885 655 340 310
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 9,960 4,845 5,115
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 95 50 40
Ewe 845 470 375 215 135 85
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 450 195 255
Gambian 975 495 475 80 45 35
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 2,240 1,130 1,115
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 3,080 1,630 1,450
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 135 60 75
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 4,360 2,195 2,170
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 60 25 35
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 1,815 920 900
Malinké 1,125 585 535 400 210 190
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 1,815 975 835
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 1,310 660 650
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 4,070 2,220 1,845
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 80 40 40
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 1,865 980 880
Wolof 840 495 345 355 210 145
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 285 140 140
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 3,410 1,845 1,565
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 142,110 74,140 67,970
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 40,120 20,825 19,295
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 21,550 11,345 10,205
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 375 210 165
Dinka 900 500 400 0 0 0
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 17,790 9,220 8,570
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 770 410 360
Maure 1,190 655 535 355 205 150
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 53,670 27,715 25,955
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 215 110 105
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 12,870 6,975 5,890
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 2,135 1,205 930
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 13,315 6,550 6,765
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 75 65 10
Amhara 1,530 815 715 25 10 10
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 900 495 405
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 2,015 970 1,045
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 220 100 125
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 335 175 155
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 1,130 565 565
Harari 665 355 305 15 10 10
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 300 135 160
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 1,490 750 745
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 1,735 825 910
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 10 10 0
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 1,995 935 1,055
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 480 220 255
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 1,230 590 635
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 540 280 265
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 140 80 55
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 60 25 40
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 115 50 65
Zambian 1,860 935 920 30 15 15
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 225 120 105
Zulu 945 475 475 50 20 20
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 875 425 455
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 25,930 12,605 13,325
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 2,125 990 1,135
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 24,195 11,815 12,380
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 353,565 173,390 180,180
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 137,895 70,990 66,905
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 2,395 1,205 1,185
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 27,100 14,270 12,830
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 13,180 6,420 6,765
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 185 110 75
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 435 225 215
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 520 245 280
Hazara 1,515 810 705 10 10 10
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 19,670 9,825 9,845
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 3,380 1,685 1,690
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 5,195 2,745 2,450
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 1,075 565 515
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 445 220 225
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 1,395 755 640
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 55 25 25
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 210 115 95
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 40,100 21,075 19,025
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 4,555 2,330 2,225
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 340 185 155
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 550 330 220
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 15,765 8,050 7,715
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 110 40 70
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 650 315 340
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 9,590 4,620 4,970
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 25 15 10
Uighur 1,555 775 785 295 130 155
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 340 165 180
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 610 320 285
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 1,765 980 785
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 68,825 35,490 33,335
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 6,115 3,155 2,955
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 3,575 1,730 1,840
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 0 0 0
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 35,830 18,630 17,190
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 160 75 90
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 340 165 175
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 230 140 85
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 180 95 80
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 9,510 4,880 4,630
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 2,125 1,235 890
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 205 85 125
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 11,255 5,590 5,665
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 2,505 1,320 1,185
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 1,585 875 705
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 148,715 67,730 80,985
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 175 100 75
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 7,745 3,775 3,975
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 76,085 35,390 40,690
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 30,545 12,430 18,115
Hmong 805 420 390 35 10 20
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 790 340 450
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 4,025 1,580 2,445
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 0
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 6,035 2,860 3,180
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 2,805 1,445 1,365
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 425 190 235
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 510 230 280
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 90 50 45
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 1,365 570 795
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 1,105 450 655
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 40 20 15
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 28,155 13,530 14,625
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 225 105 120
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 1,275 675 600
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 1,275 675 595
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 1,870 1,005 865
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 1,240 705 540
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 265 130 135
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 425 205 220
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 35 15 20
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 25 10 20
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 50 40 20
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 130 60 70
Samoan 1,100 625 475 10 10 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 200 100 105
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 348,230 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 522,140 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 161,045 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 709,330 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 14,110 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 254,690 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 292,930 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 216,835 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 91,805 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 467,490 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 163,460 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 79,935 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 58,855 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 100,625 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 4.8 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 845,575 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 24,795 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 799,140 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 71,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 334,260 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 284,020 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 100,065 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 55,905 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 28,930 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 32,720 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 34,465 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 801,740 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 68,630 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 870,370 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 584,240 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 266,165 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 19,970 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 870,375 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 39,040 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 151,650 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 163,270 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 161,100 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 152,865 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 109,830 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 65,970 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 26,650 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 13,798,305 ... ... 868,760 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 606,785 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 261,975 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 219,820 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 348,225 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 59.3 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 20.2 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,218 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,366 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 399,785 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 462,244 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 522,140 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 8.7 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 36.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 778 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 851 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580 1,590,980 770,730 820,255
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 268,125 127,735 140,390
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 324,455 159,965 164,490
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 998,410 483,035 515,370
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 158,510 88,680 69,830
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 115,485 59,085 56,400
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 43,030 29,595 13,435
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 260,250 119,475 140,775
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 63,120 26,705 36,415
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 516,530 248,170 268,360
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 301,965 139,970 161,995
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 48,790 22,955 25,830
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 15,170 7,760 7,415
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 125,995 62,965 63,030
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 24,610 14,520 10,085
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 1,067,000 528,725 538,275
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 112,980 59,375 53,605
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 178,710 93,475 85,230
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 775,310 375,870 399,440
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 119,695 65,705 53,990
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 88,605 44,645 43,960
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 31,095 21,060 10,030
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 177,940 84,760 93,180
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 47,550 20,660 26,885
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 430,130 204,745 225,380
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 248,180 115,200 132,985
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 40,235 18,395 21,840
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 11,910 5,425 6,485
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 109,920 54,580 55,340
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 19,885 11,150 8,725
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 1,590,985 770,730 820,255
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 592,575 287,695 304,880
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 53,045 11,820 41,225
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 53,045 11,820 41,225
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 65,705 31,355 34,350
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 8,345 6,205 2,140
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 57,365 25,145 32,220
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 77,355 30,055 47,300
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 15,000 3,490 11,510
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 8,220 2,515 5,700
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 27,880 11,405 16,475
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 285 105 185
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 4,830 2,990 1,840
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 2,430 1,705 725
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 7,040 3,975 3,060
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 11,675 3,875 7,805
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 141,250 52,575 88,675
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 2,010 530 1,480
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 20,935 7,630 13,305
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 17,860 1,995 15,865
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 25,305 10,650 14,655
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 3,105 835 2,275
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 18,865 4,905 13,955
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 53,170 26,025 27,145
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 228,555 98,790 129,760
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 245 95 145
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 10,680 2,520 8,165
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 217,625 96,175 121,455
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 51,035 27,060 23,975
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 20,305 8,320 11,980
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 9,495 5,530 3,970
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 4,380 2,310 2,065
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 15,330 10,085 5,240
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 1,525 805 720
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 52,280 36,525 15,760
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 41,680 31,280 10,405
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 3,625 755 2,870
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 6,135 3,855 2,275
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 840 630 205
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 161,710 137,995 23,710
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 11,440 6,565 4,875
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 66,425 52,940 13,490
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 24,465 21,825 2,635
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 25 10 15
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 22,655 21,670 985
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 23,180 22,285 890
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 13,525 12,700 820
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 9,600 5,025 4,570
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 6,105 3,180 2,920
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 3,500 1,845 1,650
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 113,455 28,650 84,800
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 6,710 3,425 3,285
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 101,665 22,475 79,185
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 5,085 2,755 2,335
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 44,270 23,130 21,140
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 28,675 10,020 18,660
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 55 50 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 170 170 0
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 7,455 5,825 1,630
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 7,905 7,060 845
Other 3,170 885 2,280 145 55 90
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 145 55 90
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825 1,067,000 528,725 538,280
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 291,685 152,855 138,830
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 37,035 8,115 28,920
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 37,030 8,110 28,920
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 52,420 25,525 26,900
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 6,460 4,740 1,720
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 45,955 20,785 25,175
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 53,455 20,955 32,500
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 11,875 2,820 9,050
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 6,265 1,920 4,340
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 16,240 7,070 9,170
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 190 70 120
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 3,530 2,200 1,330
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 1,565 1,100 460
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 5,260 3,050 2,210
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 8,535 2,715 5,820
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 110,575 40,835 69,740
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 1,665 445 1,220
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 17,580 6,520 11,055
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 14,035 1,380 12,655
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 20,640 8,225 12,415
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 2,215 615 1,600
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 14,185 3,610 10,570
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 40,250 20,035 20,210
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 184,055 79,015 105,045
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 205 90 120
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 8,555 2,030 6,525
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 175,300 76,900 98,400
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 34,915 17,965 16,955
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 16,520 6,645 9,875
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 4,635 2,710 1,925
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 1,090 615 475
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 11,490 7,355 4,135
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 1,180 635 550
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 45,775 32,340 13,435
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 37,730 28,385 9,345
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 2,765 645 2,120
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 4,625 2,845 1,780
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 655 460 195
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 127,855 107,035 20,820
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 9,630 5,365 4,260
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 56,565 44,315 12,255
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 18,385 16,350 2,040
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 25 10 20
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 16,340 15,500 845
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 17,245 16,530 715
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 9,655 8,970 685
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 8,060 4,150 3,910
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 5,045 2,570 2,475
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 3,020 1,585 1,430
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 86,710 21,765 64,945
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 5,535 2,815 2,715
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 77,255 17,060 60,195
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 3,920 1,885 2,035
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 34,345 18,150 16,195
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 21,990 7,735 14,255
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 35 25 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 120 120 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 5,770 4,515 1,255
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 6,435 5,765 670
Other 2,590 745 1,845 120 35 90
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 125 35 90
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585 1,590,985 770,730 820,255
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 592,575 287,690 304,880
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 998,410 483,035 515,370
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 766,825 365,725 401,100
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 730,595 346,900 383,695
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 36,225 18,820 17,410
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 231,585 117,315 114,270
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 16,020 9,365 6,655
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 10,640 3,035 7,605
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 5,395 2,935 2,465
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 7,135 4,090 3,045
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 12,015 5,430 6,585
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 39,955 22,250 17,705
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 140,420 70,205 70,215
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 1,067,000 528,720 538,280
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 291,685 152,855 138,835
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 775,310 375,870 399,440
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 584,410 280,785 303,620
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 556,135 266,180 289,960
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 28,270 14,605 13,660
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 190,905 95,085 95,825
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 11,570 6,575 4,990
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 9,045 2,505 6,540
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 3,905 1,980 1,925
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 4,800 2,760 2,045
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 10,835 4,830 6,005
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 34,215 18,870 15,340
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 116,535 57,560 58,975
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585 1,590,980 770,730 820,255
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 1,019,360 529,940 489,425
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 927,720 480,600 447,115
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 91,645 49,335 42,310
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 571,625 240,795 330,835
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 64.1 68.8 59.7
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 58.3 62.4 54.5
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 9.0 9.3 8.6
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 1,590,985 770,730 820,255
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 553,110 233,515 319,595
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 1,037,875 537,220 500,660
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 466,195 258,815 207,380
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 571,675 278,400 293,270
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 41.7 42.1 41.2
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640 1,019,360 529,935 489,420
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 37,225 18,855 18,375
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 982,135 511,085 471,050
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 861,390 435,915 425,475
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 120,740 75,170 45,575
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645 1,019,360 529,935 489,425
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 37,230 18,855 18,375
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 982,135 511,080 471,050
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 102,460 62,870 39,590
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 174,400 64,685 109,715
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 86,460 67,345 19,110
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 66,460 17,440 49,020
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 128,005 41,290 86,720
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 56,345 28,500 27,845
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 244,935 124,900 120,040
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 78,995 74,080 4,915
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 4,615 3,825 790
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 39,460 26,150 13,310
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640 1,019,360 529,935 489,425
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 37,230 18,855 18,380
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 982,130 511,085 471,050
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 2,495 1,570 930
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 1,065 790 280
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 4,680 2,860 1,825
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 31,500 27,345 4,155
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 87,555 59,285 28,265
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 44,740 27,130 17,610
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 107,155 52,620 54,535
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 44,395 33,130 11,265
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 43,110 25,720 17,390
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 49,540 24,125 25,415
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 20,385 12,020 8,365
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 107,075 62,855 44,220
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 1,525 630 900
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 52,300 31,480 20,815
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 85,270 31,335 53,935
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 118,530 28,480 90,055
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 26,285 13,675 12,605
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 72,915 38,965 33,950
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 44,295 18,450 25,840
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 37,320 18,620 18,700
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495 927,715 480,605 447,115
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 65,840 34,655 31,185
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 4,345 3,000 1,345
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 74,690 51,335 23,355
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 782,840 391,615 391,225
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315 782,845 391,615 391,230
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 575,810 278,865 296,940
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 134,040 69,050 64,995
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 69,715 41,695 28,020
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 3,275 2,005 1,265
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 857,530 442,945 414,580
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 427,530 250,230 177,305
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 26,400 8,575 17,820
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 295,860 128,960 166,895
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 69,410 31,975 37,440
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 30,645 18,895 11,745
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 7,695 4,310 3,380
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130 857,530 442,945 414,580
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 130,495 64,645 65,850
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 287,415 153,305 134,115
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 244,380 130,560 113,820
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 107,170 52,160 55,010
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 88,065 42,275 45,790
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 857,530 442,945 414,585
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 43,455 30,780 12,675
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 120,205 69,870 50,335
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 237,660 111,655 126,000
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 209,795 98,520 111,275
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 119,630 58,555 61,070
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 126,790 73,560 53,225
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285 1,074,970 555,425 519,540
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 914,950 471,330 443,615
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 901,375 464,545 436,830
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 292,300 156,175 136,130
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 609,070 308,365 300,705
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 13,575 6,790 6,790
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 50 15 40
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 25 10 15
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 25 10 10
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 15 10 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 10 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 25 0 20
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 25 0 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 13,530 6,780 6,755
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 1,140 690 450
Berber languages 35 10 30 20 0 15
Kabyle 20 0 20 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 275 105 170 0 0 0
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 1,120 690 430
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 1,000 625 375
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 120 65 60
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 1,305 650 660
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 175 75 105
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 1,130 575 560
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 125 60 60
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 0 0 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 10 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 105 45 60
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 10 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 185 60 125
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 10 10 10
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 180 60 120
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 120 65 60
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 120 70 55
Telugu 45 10 35 10 0 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 5,980 2,910 3,065
Albanian 350 220 125 15 15 0
Armenian 450 220 230 110 60 45
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 885 400 485
Baltic languages 95 35 60 15 10 10
Latvian 40 10 25 10 10 0
Lithuanian 60 25 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 870 390 480
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 0 0 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 25 10 20
Croatian 220 130 95 0 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 10 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 145 60 85
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 565 270 290
Serbian 530 320 210 10 10 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 0 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 105 35 70
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 755 300 455
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 10 0 10
Dutch 1,165 630 540 15 0 15
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 175 65 110
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 10 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 545 230 320
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 310 160 150
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 925 545 380
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 435 275 165
Bengali 530 275 245 85 65 20
Gujarati 880 300 585 15 10 10
Hindi 1,405 755 650 30 20 10
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 195 95 100 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 255 150 100
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 60 35 25
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 485 270 215
Kurdish 185 150 40 10 0 10
Pashto 50 20 25 10 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 475 270 200
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 2,985 1,440 1,550
Catalan 30 10 20 10 0 10
Italian 1,705 895 805 455 255 200
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 375 220 160
Romanian 745 365 380 230 105 120
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 1,915 860 1,050
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 180 70 110
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 10 0 10
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 275 140 135
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 25 10 20 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 20 10 10 0 0 0
Igbo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Lingala 10 0 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 0 15 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 0 0 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,920 740 1,180 65 25 35
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 30 0 30
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 35 25 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 4,000 2,045 1,950
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 4,000 2,050 1,950
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 1,615 785 835
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 2,155 1,160 1,000
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 50 25 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 15 10 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 160 75 85
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 0 0 0
Burmese 75 35 35 0 0 0
Karenic languages 135 75 55 0 0 0
Tibetan 50 30 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 675 270 405 25 15 15
Lao 150 70 80 10 10 0
Thai 525 205 325 15 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 75 35 40
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 80 35 40
Uyghur 15 15 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 30 0 25
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 30 0 30
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 0 0 10
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 160,020 84,100 75,925
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 144,525 76,125 68,400
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 4,385 2,475 1,905
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 3,725 1,770 1,960
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 7,385 3,720 3,660
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290 1,074,970 555,425 519,540
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 585,490 298,310 287,175
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 289,290 152,320 136,975
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 159,505 83,705 75,800
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 27,455 14,470 12,985
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 120 55 70
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 27,335 14,410 12,920
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 1,145 535 610
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 7,690 3,670 4,020
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 4,370 2,405 1,965
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 30 20 10
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035 1,872,860 914,480 958,380
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 1,596,465 775,885 820,580
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 276,395 138,595 137,800
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 192,940 96,765 96,170
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 83,455 41,825 41,630
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 43,805 21,870 21,935
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 35,005 17,190 17,815
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 8,800 4,680 4,120
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 39,650 19,960 19,695
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245 1,785,390 869,675 915,715
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 1,013,590 485,800 527,790
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 771,800 383,875 387,925
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 487,230 242,160 245,075
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 284,570 141,715 142,850
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 126,750 62,015 64,740
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 105,505 51,380 54,120
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 21,250 10,630 10,615
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 157,815 79,705 78,115

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Montréal, [Census division], Quebec (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 July 3, 2024).

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