Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie [Economic region], Ontario

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 1,299,265 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 1,218,400 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 6.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 534,583 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 494,567 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 125.2 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 10,375.57 ... ...
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 1,299,265 640,085 659,185
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 225,050 115,210 109,840
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 71,035 36,525 34,510
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 76,900 39,425 37,475
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 77,110 39,255 37,860
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 865,965 430,140 435,825
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 81,095 41,620 39,475
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 88,245 45,855 42,385
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 82,530 41,730 40,805
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 82,405 40,705 41,700
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 80,525 39,480 41,045
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 84,575 41,430 43,150
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 90,120 44,235 45,880
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 102,935 50,740 52,195
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 94,195 46,110 48,090
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 79,345 38,240 41,100
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 208,250 94,735 113,520
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 68,795 32,895 35,905
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 50,195 23,765 26,430
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 36,010 16,695 19,310
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 26,370 11,725 14,645
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 26,885 9,655 17,230
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 17,155 6,670 10,490
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 7,775 2,560 5,215
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 1,730 400 1,330
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 220 30 190
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 17.3 18.0 16.7
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 66.7 67.2 66.1
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 16.0 14.8 17.2
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.1 1.5 2.6
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 40.3 39.4 41.2
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 40.6 39.4 41.7
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 318,975 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 34,180 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 140,075 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 24,315 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 44,380 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 17,485 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 52,855 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 1,040 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 1,340 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 115,905 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 171,145 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 81,380 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 79,605 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 46,530 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 1,278,730 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 1,074,220 524,875 549,340
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 637,225 318,390 318,835
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 533,420 266,615 266,805
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 103,800 51,770 52,030
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 436,995 206,485 230,510
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 284,305 155,440 128,860
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 33,330 14,370 18,960
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 61,400 24,290 37,105
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 57,965 12,385 45,585
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 371,540 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 181,855 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 80,175 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 76,655 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 32,850 ... ...
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 ... ... 371,540 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 313,020 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 261,150 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 51,870 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 58,520 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 45,845 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 12,675 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 313,020 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 147,340 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 165,680 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 62,465 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 71,825 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 31,395 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 58,520 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 34,520 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 17,710 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 6,285 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 190,775 92,285 98,495
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 348,090 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 137,660 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 210,430 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 11,520 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 134,955 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 115,910 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 19,050 ... ...
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 1,285,900 634,740 651,155
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 1,184,055 591,250 592,805
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 675 305 375
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 86,965 37,310 49,650
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 14,200 5,870 8,325
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 1,285,900 634,745 651,155
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 1,248,885 618,155 630,730
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 18,865 8,855 10,010
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 4,230 2,000 2,235
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 13,915 5,735 8,180
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 20,985 9,855 11,130
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 1.6 1.6 1.7
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 1,285,900 634,740 651,155
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 1,266,160 625,225 640,935
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 1,052,665 521,140 531,530
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 1,032,930 511,860 521,070
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 19,740 9,285 10,455
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 213,495 104,085 109,415
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 330 155 180
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 290 135 150
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 20 10 10
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 0 0 0
Moose Cree 100 50 55 5 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 0 0 0
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 10 0 10
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 10 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 5 5 0
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 0 0 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 255 120 135
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 5 5 5
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 250 120 135
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 5 5 5
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 5 5 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 5 5 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 5 0 5
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 5 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 5
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 270 135 140 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 0 0 0
Tahltan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 290 120 170 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 0 0 0
Haida 75 35 40 0 0 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 15 5 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 15 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 15 5 10
Cayuga 45 20 20 5 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 15 0 10
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 5 0 5
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 0 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 0 0 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 0 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 0 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 0 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 285 135 140 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 585 295 295 5 5 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 213,165 103,935 109,230
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 13,145 6,785 6,355
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 30 15 15
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 30 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 1,305 630 670
Bilen 805 455 350 115 65 50
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 90 45 45
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 1,060 500 555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 40 20 15
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 11,790 6,125 5,670
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 1,035 510 525
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 8,185 4,305 3,885
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 645 320 330
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 95 50 45
Harari 1,320 635 685 15 5 10
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 295 170 125
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 360 180 185
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 1,060 545 510
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 100 50 50
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 20 10 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 6,995 3,320 3,675
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 640 295 340
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 6,355 3,020 3,330
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 6,110 2,260 3,850
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 15 10 5
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 275 90 185
Fijian 745 400 345 5 5 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 95 30 65
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 305 105 195
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 0 5
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 295 120 175
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 35 15 20
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 15 0 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 4,985 1,855 3,130
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 15 5 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 65 25 40
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 235 125 115
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 5 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 105 50 55
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 130 75 55
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 3,260 1,705 1,555
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 135 75 65
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 925 485 440
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 1,795 920 875
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 390 220 170
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 10 0 10
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 485 235 255
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 149,345 73,425 75,920
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 1,190 625 565
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 835 410 425
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 31,980 15,215 16,765
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 690 335 360
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 310 150 155
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 385 185 200
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 31,290 14,880 16,410
Belarusan 810 385 430 35 10 25
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 675 340 340
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 250 125 130
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 2,945 1,490 1,460
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 1,345 620 725
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 630 305 325
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 10,690 4,995 5,695
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 4,365 2,020 2,345
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 5,895 2,955 2,940
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 625 305 325
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 965 450 520
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 555 260 295
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 2,040 880 1,155
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 265 125 140
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 105 50 55
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 40 20 15
Welsh 1,075 495 575 50 20 30
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 15 10 5
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 35,435 17,065 18,375
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 260 135 120
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 595 275 320
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 7,015 3,455 3,560
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 155 75 75
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 26,875 12,880 13,995
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 20 10 10
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 85 45 45
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 230 90 135
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 145 60 90
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 40 20 15
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 15 10 5
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 2,485 1,250 1,230
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 29,895 15,385 14,510
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 22,255 11,470 10,780
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 1,365 735 625
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 3,980 2,055 1,930
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 2,380 1,280 1,100
Kashmiri 565 300 265 5 5 5
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 70 40 30
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 225 115 110
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 560 280 275
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 45 20 25
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 7,920 4,020 3,895
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 310 150 160
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 465 230 240
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 4,930 2,540 2,390
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 7,385 3,785 3,605
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 740 400 340
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 1,225 645 585
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 5,420 2,740 2,680
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 255 130 125
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 47,430 23,435 23,990
Catalan 865 440 425 20 10 10
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 10,935 5,815 5,115
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 15,750 7,715 8,040
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 6,545 3,160 3,385
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 14,160 6,720 7,435
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 20 10 5
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 770 290 485
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 20 10 10
Georgian 1,715 910 805 20 10 10
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 3,160 1,500 1,655
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 10 5 5
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 10 5 5
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 1,150 560 585
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 170 90 80
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 5 0 0
Edo 1,670 770 900 20 5 5
Ewe 1,760 950 805 25 20 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 0 0 0
Ga 920 445 470 10 5 5
Ganda 1,295 625 665 15 5 15
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 60 40 20
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 10 5 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 15 10 15
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 50 25 25
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 155 65 85
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 210 100 120
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 10 5 5
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 180 105 80
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 205 85 120
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 325 160 165
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 10 10 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 315 155 160
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 290 135 150
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 150 65 90
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 135 75 60
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 19,620 9,505 10,115
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 19,210 9,290 9,915
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 4,300 2,055 2,250
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 125 60 65
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 13,240 6,410 6,825
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 10 5 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 465 225 235
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 155 70 85
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 900 455 445
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 15 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 415 215 200
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 150 75 75
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 130 70 65
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 20 10 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 110 60 50
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 1,635 725 905
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 1,355 640 720
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 275 90 185
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 1,540 770 770
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 85 45 35
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 1,035 525 510
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 20 5 15
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 355 170 190
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 50 25 30
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 5,000 2,370 2,630
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 330 140 190
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 745 330 420
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 3,925 1,900 2,025
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 70 45 30
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 19,740 9,520 10,215
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 3,415 1,530 1,890
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 15,450 7,580 7,870
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 420 205 215
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 450 210 240
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 1,285,900 634,740 651,155
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 1,244,580 614,615 629,965
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 1,143,845 565,640 578,205
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 1,137,765 562,840 574,925
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 6,085 2,800 3,285
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 100,735 48,970 51,760
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 75 35 40
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 65 35 30
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 5 0 0
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 0 0 0
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 0 0 0
Woods Cree 800 410 390 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 0 0 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 60 30 30
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 60 25 30
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 5 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 0
Gwich'in 45 25 25 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 820 425 395 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 105 55 55 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 25 15 10 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 5 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 0 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 5 0 5
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 5 0 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 5 5 5
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 5 5 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 100,655 48,940 51,715
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 7,980 3,945 4,040
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 15 10 5
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 15 10 10
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 835 385 450
Bilen 620 330 285 95 50 50
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 50 20 30
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 670 305 365
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 10 5 5
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 7,125 3,550 3,575
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 670 325 350
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 5,045 2,530 2,515
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 385 180 205
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 50 25 25
Harari 735 335 400 5 5 5
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 135 70 70
Maltese 1,130 525 605 50 25 20
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 735 375 360
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 40 20 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 10 5 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 4,580 2,175 2,400
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 325 145 180
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 4,255 2,030 2,225
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 2,180 970 1,215
Bikol 290 140 155 0 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 65 25 40
Fijian 195 105 90 5 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 45 15 30
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 100 45 60
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 80 35 40
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 10 5 10
Pangasinan 240 110 135 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 1,865 830 1,030
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 10 5 5
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 100 45 50
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 5 0 5
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 50 25 30
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 35 25 15
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 1,890 960 930
Kannada 1,630 825 800 65 35 30
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 525 280 245
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 1,100 545 555
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 185 100 90
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 5 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 190 85 105
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 64,020 31,135 32,890
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 650 330 315
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 500 245 255
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 14,020 6,795 7,225
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 130 50 70
Latvian 1,255 530 725 40 15 20
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 85 35 55
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 13,895 6,740 7,155
Belarusan 230 105 120 10 5 5
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 345 185 165
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 90 50 45
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 1,065 520 545
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 350 165 180
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 240 110 130
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 4,170 2,025 2,145
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 2,665 1,290 1,375
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 3,635 1,790 1,840
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 275 130 150
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 280 125 155
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 90 40 50
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 570 255 310
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 120 60 60
Celtic languages 360 205 155 5 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 5 0 0
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 0 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 11,170 5,455 5,705
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 80 45 45
Danish 855 410 445 25 10 15
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 910 450 460
Frisian 185 95 90 10 5 5
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 10,000 4,880 5,115
Icelandic 270 120 150 10 5 0
Norwegian 345 145 200 0 0 0
Swedish 1,045 500 545 35 20 15
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 10 5 5
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 5 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 85 45 45
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 780 360 420
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 18,170 9,045 9,130
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 13,315 6,670 6,645
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 780 395 385
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 2,505 1,245 1,265
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 1,135 575 560
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 20 15 5
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 90 45 50
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 390 190 200
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 25 10 10
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 5,185 2,605 2,580
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 165 75 90
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 225 115 115
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 2,795 1,410 1,390
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 4,725 2,315 2,410
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 410 205 205
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 705 345 360
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 3,615 1,765 1,845
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 125 60 65
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 18,730 8,900 9,830
Catalan 355 165 190 15 5 10
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 2,375 1,095 1,275
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 6,025 2,835 3,180
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 3,160 1,530 1,625
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 7,165 3,425 3,740
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 5 5 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 400 190 210
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 10 5 5
Georgian 1,035 565 475 10 5 5
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 2,220 1,045 1,175
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 5 0 0
Mongolian 910 435 470 5 5 0
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 295 130 165
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 45 20 25
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 5 0 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 0 0 0
Ga 250 105 140 0 0 0
Ganda 345 160 185 5 0 0
Igbo 1,000 485 510 15 5 5
Lingala 1,045 455 590 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 5 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 5 5 5
Shona 1,035 475 560 35 15 20
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 90 40 50
Wolof 1,380 745 635 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 40 20 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 40 25 25
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 135 70 65
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 130 70 65
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 375 215 160
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 150 75 75
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 230 140 90
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 13,270 6,525 6,745
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 12,925 6,345 6,575
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 2,480 1,185 1,295
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 45 25 25
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 9,615 4,745 4,865
Min Dong 345 150 195 5 0 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 145 70 75
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 90 45 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 540 280 260
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 345 180 165
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 145 75 65
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 125 60 65
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 5 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 75 35 40
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 790 375 410
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 680 320 355
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 110 55 55
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 780 380 405
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 20 10 10
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 520 260 260
Uyghur 610 315 290 5 0 0
Uzbek 990 505 490 215 95 115
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 20 10 10
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 1,405 675 730
Estonian 975 365 610 25 5 20
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 125 50 70
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 1,255 620 640
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 25 15 15
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 41,320 20,125 21,195
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 1,940 880 1,060
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 38,560 18,880 19,680
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 130 60 75
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 690 310 375
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 1,285,900 634,740 651,160
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 1,157,640 573,510 584,130
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 46,095 22,790 23,305
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 14,865 6,320 8,545
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 65,205 31,145 34,060
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 485 215 270
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 64,720 30,930 33,790
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 295 125 170
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 965 495 465
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 820 345 470
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 25 15 10
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 1,054,095 516,375 537,715
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 1,013,960 497,635 516,325
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 35,573 43,515 29,395
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,014,190 497,660 516,530
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 32,178 38,508 27,069
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 923,875 462,625 461,250
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 34,060 42,938 26,603
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 712,100 315,780 396,320
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 4,497 2,191 5,605
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 775,960 402,045 373,910
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 35,387 43,396 28,745
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 1,054,095 516,380 537,715
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 1,014,270 497,690 516,580
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 46,543 55,402 38,008
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 1,014,525 497,710 516,815
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 38,735 45,087 32,618
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 923,690 462,845 460,845
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 45,411 54,930 35,851
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 711,960 315,685 396,280
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 7,390 6,807 7,854
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 775,955 402,150 373,810
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 45,128 53,323 36,313
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 1,054,095 516,375 537,715
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 4,136,035 395,495 226,575 168,920
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 54,004 60,193 46,985
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 63,736 71,049 53,927
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.3 91.6 83.7 88.9 92.2 84.2
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 74.2 77.9 69.1
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 11.1 7.8 15.8
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 1,054,095 516,375 537,715
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 40,135 18,745 21,395
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 1,013,955 497,630 516,320
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.2 96.4 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 137,460 58,005 79,455
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 164,750 64,190 100,565
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 139,090 56,770 82,315
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 116,210 51,465 64,740
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 105,980 50,925 55,050
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 85,370 45,845 39,525
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 65,560 38,410 27,150
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 48,920 30,430 18,485
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 37,925 24,040 13,880
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 32,615 19,465 13,155
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 80,075 58,080 21,995
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 55,820 39,550 16,275
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 24,255 18,530 5,720
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 1,054,095 516,380 537,715
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 39,905 18,715 21,185
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 1,014,185 497,660 516,530
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.2 96.4 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 141,655 59,080 82,570
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 172,970 67,635 105,335
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 161,255 66,955 94,300
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 141,475 65,325 76,150
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 121,890 63,380 58,505
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 87,310 50,980 36,330
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 61,320 38,640 22,680
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 46,010 28,360 17,650
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 80,305 57,295 23,005
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 28,225 18,740 9,485
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 16,055 11,430 4,630
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 36,030 27,130 8,900
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 1,054,095 516,380 537,720
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 278,135 114,330 163,805
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 775,960 402,045 373,910
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 73.6 77.9 69.5
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 102,085 48,355 53,730
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 62,120 26,505 35,615
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 99,860 42,900 56,960
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 81,185 35,105 46,080
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 79,785 35,400 44,390
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 76,075 37,615 38,465
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 64,140 35,925 28,225
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 49,350 30,115 19,235
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 38,390 24,555 13,840
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 122,955 85,580 37,370
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 31,090 20,180 10,910
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 28,460 16,985 11,475
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 63,405 48,420 14,990
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 78,245 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 68,404 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 115,910 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 37,834 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 33,822 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 378,660 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 93,489 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 81,172 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 95,452 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 79,460 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 116,005 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 47,437 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 39,689 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 378,565 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 110,165 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 91,647 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 494,570 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 6,060 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 10,585 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 14,045 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 17,980 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 15,945 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 18,210 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 19,290 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 19,290 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 19,255 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 37,595 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 35,945 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 34,010 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 31,675 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 29,740 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 180,105 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 59,860 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 41,625 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 45,230 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 33,390 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 6,575 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 4,965 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 10,810 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 14,745 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 20,125 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 17,950 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 21,305 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 22,945 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 23,240 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 23,410 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 45,255 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 42,460 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 40,075 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 36,180 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 31,135 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 133,395 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 57,170 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 33,705 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 42,525 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 364,605 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 93,571 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 81,118 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 134,360 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 82,048 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 71,643 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 167,045 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 117,918 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 100,548 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 53,470 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 55,739 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 51,225 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 364,575 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 110,523 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 91,760 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 134,200 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 99,384 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 82,188 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 167,410 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 134,079 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 110,467 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 53,210 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 65,523 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 57,436 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 164,245 81,380 82,865
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 33,090 36,358 30,511
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 30,138 32,563 28,208
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 163,950 80,585 83,365
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 42,168 45,190 39,247
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 35,650 37,484 33,877
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 1,278,730 631,340 647,385
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 581,580 278,145 303,435
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 103,655 50,135 53,515
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 106,315 47,830 58,485
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 116,685 55,160 61,530
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 123,495 59,900 63,590
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 131,435 65,125 66,310
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 697,150 353,195 343,950
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 138,050 68,770 69,280
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 142,315 71,970 70,350
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 147,225 74,645 72,580
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 147,555 75,155 72,395
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 122,000 62,655 59,350
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 1,277,205 630,570 646,635
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 271,350 138,855 132,500
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 85,655 44,065 41,590
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 811,740 401,535 410,210
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 194,115 90,185 103,925
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 145,320 67,090 78,225
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 39,170 20,075 19,100
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 13,660 7,065 6,595
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 86,960 39,995 46,965
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 19,190 7,025 12,165
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 11.4 10.6 12.1
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 14.4 14.5 14.4
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 15.9 16.0 15.9
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 10.7 10.0 11.4
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 9.9 7.8 11.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 78,385 38,700 39,685
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 18,060 9,290 8,775
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 6,165 3,215 2,955
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 56,690 27,860 28,830
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 3,635 1,545 2,085
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 6.1 6.1 6.1
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 6.7 6.7 6.6
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 7.2 7.3 7.1
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 7.0 6.9 7.0
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 1.9 1.7 2.0
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 1,278,730 631,340 647,390
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 1,264,640 625,550 639,090
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 1,263,935 625,260 638,665
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 87,010 36,870 50,145
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 260,825 126,910 133,920
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 1,075 465 610
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 975 430 545
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 25 10 20
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 10 0 10
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 0 0 0
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 15 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 30 10 25
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 35 10 25
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 925 415 505
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 20 0 10
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 895 405 485
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 10 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 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 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 0
Gwich'in 360 165 200 10 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 40 15 25
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 30 0 25
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 0 10 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 20 10 10
Cayuga 125 40 85 10 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 10 10 10
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 0 0 10
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 40 10 35
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 0 0 0
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 0 0 0
Lillooet 790 405 385 0 0 0
Okanagan 820 370 450 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 1,305 640 665 0 0 0
Squamish 285 125 155 0 0 0
Straits 360 160 200 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 450 220 235 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 565 295 270 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5,430 2,665 2,770 0 0 0
Dakota 1,760 870 890 0 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 0 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 10 0 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 259,760 126,450 133,315
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 16,870 8,735 8,135
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 20 15 10
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 10 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 15 15 0
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 1,635 840 795
Bilen 1,085 625 470 175 90 85
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 85 50 45
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 1,275 645 630
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 115 70 50
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 15,465 8,010 7,455
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 1,485 750 735
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 11,055 5,760 5,295
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 690 335 355
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 115 65 50
Harari 1,710 855 860 0 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 1,070 590 480
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 535 290 240
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 1,380 655 720
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 115 60 55
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 65 35 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 8,475 4,000 4,470
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 860 360 500
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 7,670 3,665 4,005
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 10 10 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 7,895 2,910 4,980
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 0 0 0
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 340 85 255
Fijian 1,660 955 705 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 150 55 95
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 305 75 230
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 635 280 355
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 50 20 30
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 10 10 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 7,040 2,575 4,470
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 15 0 15
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 70 25 45
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 805 410 395
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 30 20 10
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 350 170 170
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 450 235 210
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 4,230 2,235 2,000
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 320 170 145
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 1,110 565 550
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 2,530 1,325 1,205
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 570 330 240
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 10 10 10
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 500 235 260
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 186,235 91,060 95,175
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 1,265 700 565
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 1,085 530 555
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 36,970 17,630 19,350
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 865 405 460
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 430 220 210
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 430 185 250
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 36,245 17,305 18,945
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 90 35 55
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 1,085 530 560
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 355 165 195
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 4,510 2,235 2,280
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 1,730 840 885
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 845 405 435
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 12,215 5,730 6,490
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 6,110 2,830 3,275
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 7,645 3,920 3,730
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 790 375 415
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 1,175 580 595
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 760 340 420
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 2,465 1,030 1,435
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 300 140 165
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 270 130 140
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 140 70 70
Welsh 1,690 830 860 70 25 55
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 65 45 20
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 43,685 20,840 22,845
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 585 300 285
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 755 335 425
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 9,965 4,645 5,325
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 190 80 110
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 34,035 16,465 17,565
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 20 10 0
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 230 120 115
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 450 205 245
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 135 60 75
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 30 15 25
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 400 215 185
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 3,375 1,665 1,705
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 36,750 18,940 17,810
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 29,215 15,190 14,020
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 1,715 950 760
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 4,895 2,505 2,390
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 10,115 5,300 4,810
Kashmiri 905 490 420 20 10 10
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 125 65 55
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 365 190 175
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 700 365 335
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 35 10 25
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 11,015 5,770 5,250
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 495 225 270
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 805 400 405
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 8,155 4,280 3,880
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 8,140 4,055 4,080
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 910 455 455
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 1,390 715 675
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 6,215 3,080 3,130
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 390 170 220
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 67,265 32,725 34,535
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 25 25 0
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 16,000 8,285 7,715
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 20,175 10,065 10,115
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 7,970 3,815 4,165
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 25,240 11,545 13,695
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 105 65 35
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 1,525 780 750
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 10 0 15
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 15 0 15
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 3,425 1,615 1,805
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 20 15 10
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 20 15 0
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 2,305 1,220 1,090
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 265 145 115
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 10 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 45 30 15
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 35 25 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 15 10 10
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 10 15 0
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 25 0 25
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 150 110 40
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 150 85 70
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 35 10 30
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 70 15 50
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 210 105 105
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 760 385 370
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 10 10 0
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 425 240 185
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 400 200 195
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 440 200 235
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 10 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 430 195 230
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 2,065 765 1,300
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 1,155 395 765
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 930 380 555
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 22,510 11,110 11,400
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 22,065 10,880 11,180
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 5,975 2,910 3,070
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 195 90 105
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 16,100 7,865 8,230
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 10 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 660 325 340
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 225 120 100
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 1,130 590 545
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 10 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 485 250 230
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 185 85 100
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 120 65 60
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 20 15 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 285 150 140
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 1,910 960 950
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 1,590 795 790
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 395 175 215
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 2,365 1,235 1,125
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 150 95 50
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 1,725 920 805
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 10 0 10
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 455 220 235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 105 45 60
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 5,870 2,810 3,065
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 440 195 240
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 785 320 465
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 4,655 2,295 2,360
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 215 105 110
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 1,278,730 631,345 647,390
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 1,220,120 602,845 617,275
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 265,080 135,935 129,145
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 955,040 466,910 488,130
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 58,610 28,500 30,115
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 1,278,735 631,340 647,390
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 1,038,695 514,830 523,865
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 227,015 109,615 117,405
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 86,255 41,590 44,670
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 29,685 14,635 15,055
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 40,515 19,635 20,875
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 47,915 22,935 24,980
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 24,650 11,930 12,720
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 23,265 11,005 12,265
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 22,645 10,815 11,830
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 13,020 6,900 6,120
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 3,954,335 227,015 109,615 117,400
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 28,080 14,125 13,955
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 47,240 24,300 22,935
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 52,115 23,725 28,390
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 85,435 41,190 44,240
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 14,145 6,260 7,885
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 3,954,330 227,015 109,615 117,405
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 33,275 15,170 18,105
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 1,065 460 600
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 2,220 980 1,240
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 2,570 1,195 1,370
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 3,465 1,530 1,930
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 95 55 40
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 3,905 1,860 2,045
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 2,225 1,070 1,155
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 495 235 260
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 1,800 885 915
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 8,665 3,545 5,120
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 6,785 3,350 3,435
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 111,940 54,420 57,520
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 3,565 1,830 1,735
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 2,865 1,425 1,445
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 815 425 385
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 9,870 4,685 5,180
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 1,275 635 640
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 1,970 995 975
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 1,420 685 735
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 6,940 3,790 3,155
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 6,405 3,175 3,230
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 8,345 3,885 4,460
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 11,370 5,590 5,780
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 6,290 2,970 3,315
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 1,860 835 1,025
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 3,475 1,745 1,730
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 1,800 815 985
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 33,515 16,055 17,465
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 10,155 4,880 5,270
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 11,380 5,750 5,630
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 90 50 40
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 1,610 815 795
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 1,265 660 605
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 800 375 425
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 140 75 65
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 635 360 285
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 795 375 420
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 1,290 635 660
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 4,745 2,405 2,345
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 69,500 33,795 35,700
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 2,230 1,070 1,165
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 1,090 580 510
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 9,960 4,630 5,325
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 1,225 670 560
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 13,330 6,785 6,545
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 2,580 1,375 1,205
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 2,540 1,310 1,225
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 315 105 210
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 2,335 1,180 1,160
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 980 510 465
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 5,700 2,980 2,720
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 7,005 2,755 4,255
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 1,985 985 995
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 1,965 990 980
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 735 340 390
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 5,970 2,755 3,215
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 9,550 4,770 4,785
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 925 480 445
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 22,645 10,820 11,830
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 2,995 1,380 1,615
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 140 70 70
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 345 120 230
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 165 65 95
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 35 20 10
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 255 155 105
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 340 180 165
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 915 375 540
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 85 40 45
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 710 355 360
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 3,395 1,665 1,730
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 105 60 40
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 200 95 110
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 115 65 50
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 30 10 20
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 315 130 185
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 195 70 125
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 210 95 115
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 820 465 350
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 1,400 670 730
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 2,265 1,120 1,150
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 10 10 0
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 10 10 10
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 35 20 15
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 10 0 0
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 315 145 165
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 525 260 270
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 325 160 165
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 20 10 10
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 170 95 70
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 210 100 115
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 140 60 80
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 485 250 240
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 13,890 6,575 7,315
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 305 115 190
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 210 95 115
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 2,130 975 1,150
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 30 10 20
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 2,770 1,480 1,295
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 630 330 295
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 925 525 400
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 110 70 40
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 60 20 45
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 210 85 125
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 105 45 65
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 160 60 95
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 905 425 480
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 2,035 820 1,215
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 150 100 50
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 225 85 135
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 1,275 635 645
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 85 45 45
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 100 65 35
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 75 30 45
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 465 190 270
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 915 365 550
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 100 75 25
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 70 40 25
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 30 35 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 1,278,730 631,345 647,390
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 245,900 119,580 126,320
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 258,900 129,330 129,565
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 773,935 382,435 391,495
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 2,994,085 144,280 69,745 74,530
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 63,050 32,550 30,500
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 23,525 16,505 7,030
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 39,520 16,045 23,470
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 46,135 18,640 27,495
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 33,780 17,945 15,835
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 1,320 615 700
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 1,278,730 631,345 647,390
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 35,485 17,015 18,475
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 34,085 16,385 17,700
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 18,340 8,660 9,675
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 15,380 7,550 7,830
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 375 180 195
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 675 335 330
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 730 290 435
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 1,243,240 614,325 628,915
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 1,278,730 631,340 647,385
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 10,910 5,130 5,780
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 1,267,825 626,215 641,615
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 1,278,735 631,345 647,390
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 6,405 3,150 3,255
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 6,285 3,080 3,205
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 4,475 2,145 2,330
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 1,720 890 835
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 90 45 45
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 125 70 50
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 120 65 55
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 0 0 0
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 46,745 22,175 24,570
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 45,585 21,655 23,935
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 30,390 14,385 16,005
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 14,550 6,950 7,595
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 645 315 335
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 1,160 520 635
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 1,045 470 575
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 80 45 40
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 30 10 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 1,225,580 606,020 619,560
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 1,278,730 631,345 647,385
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 166,375 82,960 83,415
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 42,565 22,315 20,250
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 24,865 12,085 12,780
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 27,165 13,950 13,215
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 10,380 4,350 6,020
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 15,065 7,300 7,765
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 9,085 4,730 4,350
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 13,275 6,465 6,810
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 7,085 3,550 3,540
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 3,895 1,925 1,975
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 1,685 750 930
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 5,195 2,525 2,675
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 6,125 3,020 3,100
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 1,112,360 548,380 563,970
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 1,278,730 631,340 647,390
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 53,150 25,325 27,825
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 36,115 17,115 19,000
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 855 415 440
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 17,470 8,390 9,080
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 393,565 194,175 199,395
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 1,625 755 875
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 15,135 7,460 7,675
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 381,555 188,380 193,175
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 20 10 10
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 2,355 1,180 1,180
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 225 105 120
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 210 100 115
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 455 235 225
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 65 35 30
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 949,320 465,865 483,450
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 631,120 306,615 324,505
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 95 50 45
Cornish 1,975 995 975 70 35 35
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 370,000 178,770 191,235
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 264,805 124,920 139,885
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 335 150 185
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 278,755 134,155 144,600
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 25,955 12,210 13,745
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 41,110 19,460 21,650
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 130,070 61,525 68,550
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 420 180 240
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 15 10 0
Corsican 1,750 950 805 35 20 15
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 129,680 61,360 68,325
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 283,300 139,025 144,275
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 9,695 4,935 4,760
Bavarian 940 485 455 35 30 10
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 4,870 2,380 2,490
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 71,730 35,295 36,440
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 420 210 205
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 345 155 190
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 207,565 101,545 106,020
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 155 100 60
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 14,635 7,180 7,450
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 80 55 25
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 27,955 13,540 14,410
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 6,595 3,150 3,440
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 6,730 3,385 3,340
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 1,295 605 695
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 6,855 3,335 3,520
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 6,640 3,090 3,550
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 1,665 905 765
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 135,345 65,810 69,530
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 960 455 505
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 665 310 355
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 5,180 2,615 2,565
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 1,640 735 905
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 1,515 715 800
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 18,230 9,160 9,070
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 1,895 945 950
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 2,920 1,465 1,455
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 225 85 135
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 53,545 25,970 27,570
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 13,150 6,200 6,955
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 15,030 7,205 7,820
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 4,045 2,065 1,985
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 35,280 16,920 18,355
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 415 200 215
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 155,400 78,965 76,435
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 1,515 830 685
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 1,670 830 835
Catalan 1,280 740 535 10 10 10
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 8,050 4,050 4,005
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 785 410 380
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 9,160 4,580 4,575
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 73,455 37,815 35,645
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 120 65 55
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 2,200 1,055 1,145
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 3,635 1,830 1,805
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 265 135 130
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 37,425 19,170 18,260
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 9,030 4,620 4,410
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 395 210 185
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 3,050 1,540 1,505
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 12,625 5,840 6,780
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 2,740 1,290 1,450
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 85 45 40
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 5,565 2,780 2,790
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 145 65 80
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 3,015 1,540 1,475
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 120 55 65
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 180 90 90
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 2,140 1,050 1,090
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 21,645 10,900 10,745
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 130 55 80
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 200 95 105
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 1,710 895 820
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 255 95 160
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 120 70 45
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 1,095 505 590
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 475 295 185
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 370 170 195
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 10 10 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 275 130 140
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 11,625 5,885 5,740
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 110 55 55
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 0 0 10
Montserratan 930 460 470 40 25 15
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 130 50 75
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 255 145 105
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 3,160 1,575 1,585
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 390 185 200
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 2,385 1,145 1,245
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 565 320 250
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 24,520 11,825 12,690
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 725 350 375
Arawak 1,440 610 830 60 40 15
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 890 430 465
Belizean 1,755 915 845 20 20 10
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 105 55 55
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 1,460 670 790
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 875 400 475
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 3,295 1,495 1,800
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 160 75 90
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 1,335 675 665
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 1,025 515 515
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 4,425 2,165 2,255
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 510 255 260
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 240 140 105
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 200 115 75
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 3,585 1,735 1,860
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 720 375 340
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 160 85 75
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 55 10 45
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 925 495 430
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 3,180 1,500 1,675
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 410 205 200
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 565 250 320
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 1,150 545 600
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 20,860 10,620 10,235
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 2,635 1,495 1,150
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 25 10 15
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 60 30 25
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 15 10 10
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 25 15 15
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 0 0 0
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 85 25 60
Chadian 1,845 955 885 0 10 0
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 300 160 140
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 10 10 0
Ewe 845 470 375 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 20 15 0
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 555 290 260
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 45 25 25
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 75 30 45
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 10 10 0
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 100 50 50
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 10 10 10
Malinké 1,125 585 535 0 0 0
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 1,080 630 450
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 10 0 10
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 10 0 0
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 50 30 25
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 0 0 0
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 230 135 95
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 175 95 80
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 4,955 2,625 2,320
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 250 135 110
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 45 15 25
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 90 40 45
Dinka 900 500 400 10 0 0
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 2,785 1,475 1,315
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 230 130 95
Maure 1,190 655 535 10 0 10
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 410 235 170
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 1,165 600 575
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 65 40 25
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 55 30 20
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 8,030 3,965 4,065
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 45 20 20
Amhara 1,530 815 715 65 40 25
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 35 20 15
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 35 10 30
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 10 0 10
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 1,725 870 850
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 1,750 835 910
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 295 160 135
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 0 0 0
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 110 65 45
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 35 20 20
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 135 50 90
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 15 10 10
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 1,690 880 810
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 1,595 735 860
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 65 40 25
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 140 80 60
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 80 30 55
Zambian 1,860 935 920 20 10 10
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 270 110 160
Zulu 945 475 475 10 0 10
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 395 190 205
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 5,765 2,790 2,975
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 750 320 435
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 5,040 2,490 2,555
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 129,380 64,200 65,175
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 25,605 12,955 12,655
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 3,665 1,750 1,910
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 2,010 1,110 900
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 2,000 1,030 965
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 435 230 210
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 210 100 115
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 105 35 70
Hazara 1,515 810 705 60 35 20
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 4,010 2,075 1,935
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 2,230 1,150 1,080
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 550 280 270
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 515 265 255
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 80 30 50
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 840 435 405
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 55 30 30
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 15 0 20
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 3,365 1,600 1,765
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 1,305 680 630
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 380 180 200
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 220 125 95
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 2,145 1,085 1,060
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 220 110 110
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 65 40 25
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 2,385 1,245 1,145
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 70 30 45
Uighur 1,555 775 785 10 0 10
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 345 150 190
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 55 25 25
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 845 430 410
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 44,600 23,150 21,450
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 920 505 420
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 455 245 210
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 240 125 110
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 31,155 16,110 15,050
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 185 100 85
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 325 165 160
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 55 30 30
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 645 345 300
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 6,435 3,445 2,990
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 2,590 1,365 1,225
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 385 185 205
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 2,130 1,065 1,065
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 555 270 280
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 1,930 1,000 930
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 60,385 28,690 31,695
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 760 385 380
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 1,215 560 655
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 30,590 14,965 15,630
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 11,455 4,885 6,570
Hmong 805 420 390 555 280 270
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 720 320 400
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 2,375 1,065 1,315
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 85 50 40
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 4,070 2,025 2,045
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 2,355 1,200 1,150
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 385 200 185
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 140 60 75
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 45 25 20
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 540 260 280
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 730 355 375
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 35 20 10
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 9,605 4,695 4,905
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 245 110 135
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 615 305 315
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 620 305 315
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 2,100 1,100 995
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 1,360 705 655
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 480 275 205
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 265 125 135
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 90 40 50
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 65 30 35
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 20 10 15
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 30 15 10
Samoan 1,100 625 475 45 25 20
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 15 10 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 364,900 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 129,530 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 135 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 494,570 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 45,400 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 449,165 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 1,170 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 43,620 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 98,580 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 210,720 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 140,485 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 92,930 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 69,990 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 81,625 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 75,315 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 174,710 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.7 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 494,570 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 489,285 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 494,570 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 476,275 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 18,295 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 98,295 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 128,550 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 71,810 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 74,660 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 47,980 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 39,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 33,525 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 494,570 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 468,620 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 25,945 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 267,955 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 214,100 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 12,510 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 494,565 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 13,870 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 68,255 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 86,110 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 107,185 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 98,805 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 69,140 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 37,605 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 13,595 ... ...
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 ... ... 488,655 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 370,195 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 118,460 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 104,330 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 359,945 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 64.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 17.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,360 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,414 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 375,567 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 418,737 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 129,250 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 12.5 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 44.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 1,012 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,072 ... ...
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 1,054,095 516,380 537,720
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 197,875 101,795 96,070
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 312,895 155,205 157,690
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 543,330 259,375 283,955
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 73,725 53,915 19,810
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 33,390 20,825 12,570
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 40,330 33,090 7,240
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 238,320 101,475 136,845
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 18,210 8,460 9,750
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 213,085 95,530 117,550
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 145,665 62,320 83,345
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 13,840 5,820 8,020
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 5,275 3,025 2,250
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 39,395 18,560 20,840
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 8,905 5,805 3,100
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 9,662,830 691,850 338,850 353,005
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 80,370 44,745 35,630
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 190,660 97,195 93,470
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 420,825 196,915 223,910
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 51,525 37,800 13,730
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 23,345 14,595 8,745
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 28,180 23,205 4,980
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 187,210 80,120 107,090
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 12,530 5,960 6,570
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 169,555 73,030 96,520
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 114,780 47,875 66,900
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 10,820 4,195 6,630
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 4,165 2,110 2,050
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 32,885 14,595 18,280
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 6,910 4,255 2,660
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 1,054,095 516,380 537,715
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 510,760 257,000 253,765
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 31,900 7,470 24,430
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 31,900 7,470 24,435
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 20,115 8,490 11,625
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 3,425 2,505 920
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 16,690 5,985 10,710
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 30,200 11,400 18,795
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 2,205 465 1,740
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 8,030 2,175 5,855
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 6,890 2,310 4,580
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 195 70 130
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 2,365 1,255 1,110
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 3,645 2,155 1,495
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 5,405 2,770 2,635
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 1,450 195 1,255
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 65,545 19,370 46,170
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 795 185 605
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 6,015 2,275 3,745
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 14,315 1,030 13,280
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 8,770 2,285 6,490
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 1,485 275 1,210
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 11,770 2,865 8,900
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 22,400 10,455 11,945
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 101,370 38,140 63,230
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 245 40 210
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 9,540 1,660 7,885
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 91,585 36,450 55,140
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 20,955 10,165 10,790
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 9,650 3,965 5,685
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 4,485 2,105 2,375
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 305 75 230
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 5,590 3,695 1,900
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 925 315 605
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 21,695 14,045 7,655
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 15,260 10,555 4,700
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 1,200 195 1,010
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 4,675 2,895 1,785
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 555 395 160
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 117,395 107,890 9,510
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 3,925 2,535 1,395
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 22,080 18,280 3,795
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 25,760 23,220 2,540
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 22,265 21,760 500
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 25,785 25,205 585
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 17,575 16,890 695
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 13,100 8,085 5,020
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 8,390 5,195 3,190
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 4,715 2,885 1,830
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 82,200 14,470 67,735
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 8,865 4,055 4,810
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 72,040 9,620 62,420
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 1,295 795 505
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 38,355 19,815 18,545
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 18,945 4,765 14,185
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 85 75 15
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 255 210 50
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 12,935 9,165 3,775
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 6,135 5,605 525
Other 3,170 885 2,280 495 50 445
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 500 45 450
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 9,662,825 691,850 338,845 353,005
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 271,030 141,935 129,095
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 22,825 5,040 17,785
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 22,825 5,035 17,785
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 15,535 6,360 9,175
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 2,440 1,780 655
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 13,095 4,580 8,520
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 22,065 8,050 14,010
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 1,640 265 1,375
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 6,060 1,580 4,480
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 5,005 1,700 3,310
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 145 45 95
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 1,695 925 775
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 2,420 1,415 1,005
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 4,065 2,040 2,030
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 1,030 85 940
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 52,035 14,480 37,555
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 625 145 475
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 5,020 1,875 3,145
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 11,335 700 10,630
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 7,460 1,640 5,820
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 1,155 205 950
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 8,960 1,975 6,985
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 17,480 7,930 9,550
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 80,590 29,470 51,115
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 210 30 175
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 7,895 1,270 6,625
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 72,480 28,165 44,315
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 16,065 7,530 8,535
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 7,495 2,980 4,520
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 3,355 1,550 1,805
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 265 55 210
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 4,255 2,710 1,540
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 695 230 460
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 18,505 12,035 6,470
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 13,560 9,375 4,185
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 885 120 770
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 3,575 2,195 1,375
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 485 345 140
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 89,380 81,240 8,140
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 3,220 2,005 1,215
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 17,590 14,265 3,320
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 19,910 17,790 2,115
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 16,425 15,990 435
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 19,245 18,765 475
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 12,985 12,425 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 10,105 5,935 4,170
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 6,355 3,710 2,650
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 3,745 2,225 1,520
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 62,960 10,950 52,005
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 6,870 3,050 3,820
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 55,090 7,365 47,730
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 995 535 465
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 30,380 15,765 14,610
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 14,475 3,535 10,945
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 65 50 15
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 150 120 30
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 10,680 7,465 3,215
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 5,000 4,595 415
Other 2,590 745 1,845 375 45 335
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 375 50 330
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 1,054,095 516,380 537,715
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 510,765 257,000 253,765
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 543,330 259,380 283,955
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 471,490 222,460 249,030
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 444,185 209,420 234,770
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 27,305 13,040 14,260
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 71,840 36,920 34,925
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 11,935 6,320 5,615
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 3,480 1,030 2,450
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 6,640 3,475 3,170
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 10,265 6,195 4,065
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 4,280 2,035 2,245
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 435 230 205
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 34,800 17,625 17,170
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 9,662,830 691,855 338,845 353,005
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 271,035 141,935 129,100
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 420,820 196,910 223,910
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 368,825 171,775 197,050
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 347,940 161,735 186,200
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 20,890 10,035 10,850
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 51,990 25,135 26,860
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 8,915 4,450 4,460
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 3,090 900 2,195
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 5,380 2,675 2,710
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 4,985 2,860 2,120
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 3,605 1,695 1,910
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 295 150 145
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 25,720 12,410 13,310
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 1,054,095 516,375 537,715
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 715,000 373,965 341,040
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 669,715 350,850 318,865
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 45,285 23,110 22,175
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 339,095 142,410 196,680
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 67.8 72.4 63.4
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 63.5 67.9 59.3
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 6.3 6.2 6.5
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 1,054,095 516,380 537,715
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 313,585 130,465 183,115
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 740,515 385,915 354,605
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 405,195 232,865 172,335
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 335,315 153,050 182,265
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 43.5 44.2 42.8
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 8,940,640 715,000 373,965 341,040
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 12,560 6,010 6,550
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 702,445 367,955 334,490
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 621,560 318,465 303,090
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 80,885 49,490 31,395
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 8,940,645 715,000 373,965 341,040
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 12,560 6,010 6,545
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 702,445 367,955 334,485
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 77,970 48,190 29,780
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 98,950 27,345 71,600
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 46,205 36,265 9,940
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 41,835 6,835 35,005
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 79,785 26,255 53,530
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 18,050 7,730 10,315
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 159,565 63,605 95,960
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 111,660 104,260 7,400
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 14,480 10,595 3,885
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 53,940 36,870 17,070
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 8,940,640 715,000 373,960 341,040
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 12,555 6,010 6,550
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 702,440 367,950 334,490
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 13,335 8,165 5,170
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 1,420 1,225 200
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 3,985 3,125 855
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 56,505 49,890 6,615
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 101,390 72,750 28,640
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 28,915 20,015 8,905
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 79,825 36,455 43,370
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 30,180 21,985 8,200
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 15,160 8,405 6,750
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 30,190 11,150 19,040
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 12,290 6,245 6,050
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 45,145 24,315 20,825
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 965 460 505
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 32,045 18,055 13,995
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 55,915 17,550 38,365
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 70,850 10,360 60,490
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 15,010 7,610 7,400
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 47,095 17,665 29,440
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 28,150 13,685 14,465
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 34,060 18,855 15,200
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 8,306,495 669,715 350,855 318,865
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 50,500 24,240 26,260
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 2,275 1,535 745
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 75,095 56,230 18,860
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 541,850 268,850 272,995
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 7,149,315 541,850 268,850 272,995
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 243,800 108,520 135,280
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 167,395 83,110 84,285
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 129,095 76,305 52,790
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 1,560 920 640
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 7,649,135 616,945 325,085 291,860
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 509,305 275,185 234,115
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 41,670 19,225 22,445
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 27,130 11,695 15,435
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 27,710 12,210 15,500
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 5,620 4,100 1,520
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 5,505 2,665 2,840
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 7,649,130 616,945 325,080 291,860
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 189,115 86,755 102,365
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 213,840 106,340 107,500
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 96,960 54,950 42,005
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 47,575 29,385 18,190
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 69,455 47,655 21,795
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 7,649,135 616,945 325,080 291,860
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 56,025 40,870 15,150
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 112,880 73,055 39,830
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 148,975 75,585 73,390
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 128,675 51,255 77,415
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 61,595 24,750 36,850
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 108,800 59,575 49,225
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 9,613,285 761,890 396,075 365,820
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 757,210 394,010 363,200
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 751,080 390,800 360,280
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 748,070 390,090 357,975
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 3,015 710 2,305
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 6,125 3,205 2,925
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 0 10 10
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 10 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 10 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 6,125 3,205 2,920
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 205 140 65
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 20 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 275 105 170 10 0 0
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 0 0 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 200 140 60
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 145 110 40
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 10 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 30 25 0
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 10 0 10
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 4,760 225 95 125
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 10 10 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 215 90 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 50 30 15
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 0 0 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 40 35 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 20 0 20
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 20 0 20
Telugu 45 10 35 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 4,225 2,225 2,000
Albanian 350 220 125 20 15 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 340 135 200
Baltic languages 95 35 60 10 0 0
Latvian 40 10 25 0 0 10
Lithuanian 60 25 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 335 140 195
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 10 10 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 0 0 0
Croatian 220 130 95 0 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 10 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 125 50 75
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 105 35 75
Serbian 530 320 210 55 30 25
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 35 15 25
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 2,700 1,375 1,320
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 295 145 145
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 10
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 2,360 1,215 1,150
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 10 0 10
Swedish 125 55 70 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 25 15 10
Greek 1,020 545 475 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 375 185 195
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 310 155 155
Bengali 530 275 245 10 0 10
Gujarati 880 300 585 30 10 20
Hindi 1,405 755 650 20 10 15
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 15 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 170 110 65
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 60 15 40
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 70 30 35
Kurdish 185 150 40 15 10 0
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 55 20 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 780 500 280
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 65 40 25
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 375 260 115
Romanian 745 365 380 35 25 10
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 300 180 115
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 10
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 40 0 35
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 210 105 100
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 1,180 115 35 80
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 85 30 50
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 35 0 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 935 500 440
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 935 495 435
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 220 125 100
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 645 335 315
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 60 45 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 10 10 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 40 25 20
Lao 150 70 80 30 20 10
Thai 525 205 325 15 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 20 15 0
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 15 10 10
Uyghur 15 15 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 0 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 30 15 20
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 10
Hungarian 435 225 215 25 15 15
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 10 10 0
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 4,680 2,065 2,610
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 1,835 605 1,230
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 2,770 1,425 1,340
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 70 35 45
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 9,613,290 761,890 396,075 365,815
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 735,385 383,495 351,885
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 4,765 1,995 2,770
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 9,710 4,020 5,690
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 11,605 6,390 5,225
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 155 70 90
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 11,455 6,320 5,135
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 10 0 10
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 65 25 40
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 345 145 195
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035 1,264,850 624,605 640,250
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 1,096,245 541,480 554,760
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 168,610 83,115 85,490
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 83,100 40,950 42,150
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 85,510 42,170 43,340
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 75,595 37,300 38,295
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 69,675 34,315 35,360
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 5,920 2,985 2,935
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 9,915 4,870 5,045
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 1,207,600 595,310 612,290
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 739,030 364,795 374,235
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 468,570 230,510 238,060
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 222,360 109,295 113,060
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 246,210 121,220 124,995
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 215,390 105,905 109,490
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 200,575 98,475 102,100
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 14,815 7,425 7,385
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 30,820 15,315 15,505

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie [Economic region], Ontario (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 June 21, 2024).

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