Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Richmond Centre [Federal electoral district], British Columbia

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 98,396 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 93,863 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 4.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 39,532 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 37,103 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 2,276.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 43.23 ... ...
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 98,395 46,610 51,790
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 12,975 6,630 6,340
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 4,275 2,145 2,125
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 4,185 2,130 2,060
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 4,515 2,360 2,155
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 67,920 31,990 35,930
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 5,775 3,000 2,775
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 7,000 3,580 3,420
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 7,125 3,525 3,605
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 6,170 2,995 3,175
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 5,380 2,545 2,835
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 6,000 2,545 3,450
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 7,415 3,220 4,195
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 8,130 3,705 4,425
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 7,885 3,565 4,320
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 7,040 3,305 3,730
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 17,505 7,990 9,520
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 6,140 2,900 3,240
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 3,770 1,810 1,955
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 3,055 1,390 1,665
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 2,295 1,050 1,245
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 2,245 830 1,415
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 1,385 565 820
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 635 210 425
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 185 50 135
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 40 5 30
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 13.2 14.2 12.2
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 69.0 68.6 69.4
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 17.8 17.1 18.4
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.3 1.8 2.7
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 42.7 41.6 43.7
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 44.1 42.2 45.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 37,100 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 13,355 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 7,030 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 16,710 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 765 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 5,280 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 1,840 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 8,820 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 5 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 15 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 37,105 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 8,595 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 11,765 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 7,450 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 5,820 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 3,470 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 97,425 ... ...
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 85,420 39,975 45,445
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 50,890 24,925 25,960
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 47,420 23,190 24,225
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 3,470 1,730 1,735
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 34,535 15,055 19,485
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 24,075 12,315 11,760
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 1,625 580 1,040
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 4,750 1,455 3,300
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 4,085 700 3,385
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 28,885 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 13,375 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 8,060 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 5,905 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 1,545 ... ...
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 ... ... 28,890 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 24,000 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 22,265 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 1,735 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 4,885 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 4,130 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 760 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 24,005 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 10,150 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 13,850 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 6,720 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 5,655 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 1,485 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 4,885 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 3,220 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 1,350 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 315 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 14,770 6,040 8,730
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 37,105 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 25,460 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 8,685 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 16,780 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 1,660 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 9,980 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 8,595 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 1,390 ... ...
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 97,620 46,335 51,280
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 81,050 39,140 41,915
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 25 15 10
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 4,485 2,085 2,400
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 12,060 5,100 6,960
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 97,620 46,335 51,280
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 84,590 40,755 43,835
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 505 275 225
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 595 270 325
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 11,925 5,030 6,900
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 805 415 390
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 0.8 0.9 0.8
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 97,620 46,335 51,285
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 93,945 44,575 49,365
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 30,345 15,600 14,745
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 29,860 15,335 14,530
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 480 270 215
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 63,600 28,970 34,625
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 5 0 5
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 5 0 5
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 0 0 5
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 0 0 0
Moose Cree 100 50 55 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 0 0 0
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 0 0 0
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 0 0 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 0 0 0
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 0 0 0
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 0
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 0 0 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 0 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 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 0 0 0
Gwich'in 260 110 145 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 0 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 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 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 0 0 0
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 0 0 0
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 0 0 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 0 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 0 0 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 5 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 0 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 0 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 285 135 140 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 585 295 295 0 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 63,590 28,970 34,615
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 755 415 345
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 0 0 0
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 5 5 5
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 45 25 20
Bilen 805 455 350 0 0 0
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 0 0 0
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 45 25 20
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 0 0 0
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 700 385 315
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 15 10 5
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 535 295 240
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 15 10 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 0 0 0
Harari 1,320 635 685 0 0 0
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 115 65 55
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 5 0 0
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 10 5 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 5 5 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 275 120 160
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 20 10 5
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 260 110 150
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 4,045 1,705 2,345
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 30 10 15
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 120 50 70
Fijian 745 400 345 10 5 10
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 45 20 25
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 165 75 90
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 0 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 205 90 115
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 85 40 45
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 10 5 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 3,355 1,410 1,945
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 5 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 30 10 20
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 15 5 5
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 0 0 5
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 10 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 5 5 0
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 175 90 85
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 5 5 5
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 50 25 25
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 100 50 50
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 15 10 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 0 0 5
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 6,750 3,235 3,510
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 20 15 10
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 35 20 15
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 1,865 875 990
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 20 10 5
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 5 5 5
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 10 10 5
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 1,845 870 985
Belarusan 810 385 430 0 0 0
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 15 15 10
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 20 5 10
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 120 60 60
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 85 45 40
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 5 5 5
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 150 70 80
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 1,075 490 580
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 100 55 40
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 25 15 10
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 30 15 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 10 5 5
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 195 75 115
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 5 0 5
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 5 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 0 0 0
Welsh 1,075 495 575 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 0 0 0
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 870 440 425
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 25 10 15
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 55 35 25
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 165 85 80
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 5 0 0
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 555 270 280
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 0 0 0
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 15 10 10
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 25 10 15
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 0 0 5
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 25 15 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 0 0 0
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 150 75 75
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 2,535 1,205 1,330
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 2,055 970 1,085
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 45 25 20
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 220 100 125
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 345 150 195
Kashmiri 565 300 265 0 0 0
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 5 5 5
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 5 5 0
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 5 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 5 5 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 1,020 490 525
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 85 35 50
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 35 20 15
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 290 135 155
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 470 230 235
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 20 10 5
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 10 5 5
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 440 215 225
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 15 10 5
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 1,275 595 670
Catalan 865 440 425 5 5 5
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 135 75 60
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 190 100 90
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 120 60 65
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 820 365 455
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 0 0 0
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 1,090 410 675
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 0 0 5
Georgian 1,715 910 805 0 0 0
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 595 255 340
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 20 10 10
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 20 10 10
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 40 20 20
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 5 0 5
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 0 0 0
Edo 1,670 770 900 0 0 0
Ewe 1,760 950 805 5 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 0 0 0
Ga 920 445 470 0 0 0
Ganda 1,295 625 665 0 0 0
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 0 0 0
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 5 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 0 0 0
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 0 0 5
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 10 5 10
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 0 0 0
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 0 0 0
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 15 10 5
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 5 5 0
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 10 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 49,400 22,510 26,890
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 49,315 22,470 26,835
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 22,870 10,535 12,335
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 210 95 115
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 23,145 10,480 12,665
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 10 5 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 1,435 660 775
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 710 295 415
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 900 390 515
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 20 5 20
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 85 40 50
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 75 25 45
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 0 0 0
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 95 25 70
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 10 5 5
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 85 20 65
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 5 0 5
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 205 115 90
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 15 15 10
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 185 105 85
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 0 0 0
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 5 5 0
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 100 45 55
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 10 5 5
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 25 10 10
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 75 30 40
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 5 0 5
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 3,675 1,760 1,915
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 120 70 60
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 3,465 1,650 1,820
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 30 10 15
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 55 35 20
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 97,620 46,335 51,285
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 87,945 41,815 46,125
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 42,030 20,890 21,140
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 41,870 20,805 21,060
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 165 90 80
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 45,915 20,925 24,985
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 75 40 35 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10,265 5,125 5,135 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 0
Gwich'in 45 25 25 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 820 425 395 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 105 55 55 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 25 15 10 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 0 0 0
Oneida 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 315 155 155 0 0 0
Nisga'a 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tsimshian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 75 45 35 0 0 0
Haisla 20 10 15 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 45,910 20,925 24,985
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 395 200 190
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 0 0 0
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 20 5 15
Bilen 620 330 285 0 0 0
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 0 0 0
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 20 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 0 0 0
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 370 190 180
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 10 0 5
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 295 160 140
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 10 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 0 0 0
Harari 735 335 400 0 0 0
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 45 20 25
Maltese 1,130 525 605 5 5 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 5 0 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 115 65 50
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 10 5 5
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 105 55 45
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 1,755 795 965
Bikol 290 140 155 5 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 30 15 20
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 15 5 5
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 25 10 10
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 70 35 40
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 25 10 15
Pangasinan 240 110 135 5 0 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 1,580 715 865
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 5 5 0
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 5 0 5
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 95 50 45
Kannada 1,630 825 800 0 0 5
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 20 5 10
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 65 35 30
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 5 5 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 3,055 1,405 1,650
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 20 10 5
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 15 10 5
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 1,035 480 550
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 10 0 5
Latvian 1,255 530 725 5 5 0
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 5 0 0
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 1,025 480 545
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 10 5 0
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 10 5 5
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 20 10 15
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 30 10 15
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 5 5 5
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 40 15 20
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 745 345 400
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 65 35 30
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 5 5 0
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 15 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 0 0 0
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 75 35 40
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 0 0 0
Celtic languages 360 205 155 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 0 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 74,615 100 45 55
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 10 5 5
Danish 855 410 445 5 5 5
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 10 10 0
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 65 30 40
Icelandic 270 120 150 0 0 0
Norwegian 345 145 200 0 0 0
Swedish 1,045 500 545 5 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 0 0 0
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 5 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 0 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 60 25 30
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 1,195 550 650
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 920 415 505
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 25 15 10
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 100 45 60
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 115 50 65
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 0 0 0
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 0 0 0
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 5 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 475 210 265
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 35 10 25
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 0 0 0
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 160 75 80
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 270 130 140
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 5 0 5
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 5 5 5
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 255 120 135
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 10 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 640 290 350
Catalan 355 165 190 0 0 0
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 20 10 10
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 105 50 55
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 55 30 25
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 460 200 265
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 575 245 330
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 0 0 0
Georgian 1,035 565 475 0 0 0
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 350 150 195
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 20 10 10
Mongolian 910 435 470 20 10 10
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 15 5 5
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 0 0 0
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 0 0 0
Ga 250 105 140 0 0 0
Ganda 345 160 185 0 0 0
Igbo 1,000 485 510 0 0 0
Lingala 1,045 455 590 5 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 0 0 0
Shona 1,035 475 560 0 0 0
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 0 0 0
Wolof 1,380 745 635 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 0 0 0
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 0 0 0
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 25 15 15
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 5 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 15 5 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 39,380 17,920 21,460
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 39,335 17,900 21,440
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 18,360 8,280 10,080
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 70 30 40
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 19,200 8,855 10,345
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 690 315 370
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 385 165 220
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 620 245 370
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 15 5 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 45 20 25
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 40 15 25
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 0 0 0
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 35 15 20
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 0 0 0
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 35 15 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 95 50 40
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 5 0 5
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 90 50 40
Uyghur 610 315 290 0 0 0
Uzbek 990 505 490 5 0 5
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 10 5 5
Estonian 975 365 610 0 0 0
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 0 0 0
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 10 5 5
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 0 0 0
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 9,670 4,520 5,155
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 60 35 25
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 9,520 4,435 5,085
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 15 5 10
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 75 35 40
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 97,615 46,335 51,285
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 68,780 32,845 35,930
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 15,075 7,110 7,960
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 395 175 220
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 12,795 5,940 6,855
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 20 5 5
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 12,775 5,930 6,845
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 40 25 20
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 420 180 240
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 105 60 50
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 5 5 5
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 84,470 39,635 44,830
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 80,475 37,705 42,770
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 24,467 28,495 21,742
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 80,610 37,840 42,775
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 22,949 25,776 21,018
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 71,285 33,820 37,460
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 24,852 29,881 20,984
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 58,985 24,885 34,100
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 1,444 720 2,145
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 54,340 26,915 27,430
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 28,272 32,082 24,768
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 84,450 39,660 44,785
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 80,520 37,660 42,865
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 37,803 44,261 32,130
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 80,660 37,790 42,870
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 31,687 35,912 27,962
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 71,340 33,725 37,610
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 38,225 45,709 31,515
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 59,105 24,995 34,110
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 5,363 5,005 5,626
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 54,300 26,935 27,365
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 40,247 47,174 33,428
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 84,450 39,660 44,790
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 21,225 11,810 9,415
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 51,367 55,862 47,126
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 63,872 71,306 54,552
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.3 91.6 83.7 89.5 92.3 86.1
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 71.5 75.5 66.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 10.5 7.7 13.9
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 84,470 39,635 44,830
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 3,995 1,935 2,065
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 80,475 37,705 42,770
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 95.3 95.1 95.4
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 18,890 8,155 10,735
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 16,240 6,820 9,415
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 10,160 4,450 5,710
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 8,185 3,645 4,535
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 6,605 3,110 3,490
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 5,095 2,485 2,610
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 3,975 2,140 1,830
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 2,840 1,570 1,275
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 2,185 1,200 985
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 1,525 880 645
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 4,780 3,245 1,540
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 3,160 2,065 1,095
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 1,620 1,175 440
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 84,470 39,640 44,830
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 3,855 1,800 2,060
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 80,610 37,840 42,775
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 95.4 95.5 95.4
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 19,505 8,570 10,930
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 16,880 7,185 9,695
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 11,760 5,175 6,585
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 9,210 4,195 5,010
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 7,105 3,380 3,725
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 5,325 2,815 2,510
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 3,455 1,890 1,565
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 2,345 1,305 1,040
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 5,030 3,320 1,710
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 1,555 935 620
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 965 615 355
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 2,505 1,770 740
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 84,470 39,640 44,830
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 30,130 12,725 17,400
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 54,340 26,910 27,425
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 64.3 67.9 61.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 8,545 3,775 4,765
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 4,790 2,105 2,685
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 8,250 3,770 4,480
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 6,590 3,145 3,445
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 5,710 2,640 3,070
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 5,030 2,370 2,660
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 3,795 1,875 1,920
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 2,925 1,680 1,245
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 2,210 1,255 950
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 6,490 4,295 2,205
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 1,705 975 730
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 1,220 740 485
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 3,565 2,580 985
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 37,105 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 61,154 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 54,364 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 8,595 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 31,587 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 28,722 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 28,510 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 73,768 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 65,986 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 81,993 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 68,848 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 8,600 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 41,137 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 35,119 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 28,525 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 94,311 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 79,016 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 37,100 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 1,850 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 1,180 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 1,770 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 1,560 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 1,895 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 1,710 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 1,660 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 1,520 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 1,485 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 2,745 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 2,540 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 2,240 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 1,925 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 10,370 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 3,395 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 2,305 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 2,435 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 2,230 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 37,105 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 1,960 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 1,205 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 1,815 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 1,755 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 2,150 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 2,045 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 1,850 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 1,765 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 1,650 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 3,160 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 2,740 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 2,370 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 2,065 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 7,915 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 3,165 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 1,860 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 2,890 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 27,760 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 73,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 65,495 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 8,410 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 67,285 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 59,790 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 13,825 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 89,806 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 79,621 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 4,390 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 45,904 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 42,411 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 27,775 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 94,097 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 78,753 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 8,410 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 84,154 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 70,354 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 13,765 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 112,482 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 93,206 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 4,405 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 59,103 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 51,916 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 11,740 5,095 6,650
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 26,419 27,570 25,689
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 24,759 25,522 24,324
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 11,655 4,995 6,660
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 36,942 40,139 34,543
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,801 37,724 33,952 31,633 33,668 30,106
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 97,425 46,260 51,165
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 56,355 26,180 30,175
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 18,200 8,355 9,845
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 12,090 5,530 6,560
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 9,510 4,455 5,055
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 8,330 3,935 4,395
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 8,220 3,905 4,320
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 41,070 20,085 20,985
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 8,240 3,870 4,375
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 8,095 3,960 4,135
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 8,120 4,010 4,105
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 8,210 4,045 4,170
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 8,410 4,200 4,210
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 97,425 46,265 51,165
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 16,285 8,310 7,975
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 5,025 2,530 2,500
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 64,425 30,220 34,205
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 16,715 7,730 8,985
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 24,870 11,410 13,465
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 4,895 2,485 2,415
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 1,505 755 750
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 15,960 7,170 8,795
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 4,010 1,755 2,255
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 25.5 24.7 26.3
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 30.1 29.9 30.3
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 30.0 29.8 30.0
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 24.8 23.7 25.7
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 24.0 22.7 25.1
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 20,055 9,175 10,880
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 4,045 2,055 1,995
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 1,235 630 610
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 13,595 6,140 7,460
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 2,410 980 1,430
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 20.6 19.8 21.3
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 24.8 24.7 25.0
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 24.6 24.9 24.4
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 21.1 20.3 21.8
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 14.4 12.7 15.9
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 97,400 46,315 51,080
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 85,440 41,190 44,250
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 85,405 41,175 44,225
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 4,525 2,125 2,400
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 72,755 33,715 39,040
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 25 0 15
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 10 0 10
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 0 0 0
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 0 0 0
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 0 0 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 0 0 0
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 10 0 0
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 10 0 10
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 10 10 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 10 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 10 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 0 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 0 0 0
Chilcotin 1,150 535 610 0 0 0
Dene 13,060 6,270 6,790 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 0
Gwich'in 360 165 200 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 150 60 90 0 0 0
Sekani 185 85 100 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 2,815 1,340 1,475 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 1,010 475 530 0 0 0
South Slavey 1,365 660 710 0 0 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 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 0 0 0
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 0 0 0
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 0 0 0
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 0 0 0
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 0 0 0
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 0 0 10
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 10 0 0
Dakota 1,760 870 890 10 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 10 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 0 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 72,735 33,710 39,025
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 1,185 605 580
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 0 0 0
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 95 70 25
Bilen 1,085 625 470 0 0 0
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 0 0 0
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 95 70 25
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 0 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 1,145 570 575
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 25 10 20
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 760 410 350
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 0 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 0 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 350 150 200
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 10 0 0
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 390 170 220
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 20 10 10
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 365 155 215
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 6,015 2,605 3,405
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 40 15 25
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 145 50 95
Fijian 1,660 955 705 40 10 30
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 50 10 35
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 200 75 130
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 385 180 200
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 60 25 35
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 40 20 20
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 5,430 2,345 3,085
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 15 10 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 80 45 35
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 85 40 50
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 35 15 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 45 25 25
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 210 120 90
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 0 10 10
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 35 25 15
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 135 75 60
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 30 20 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 9,315 4,570 4,750
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 35 20 15
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 35 15 20
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 2,110 1,025 1,085
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 0 0 0
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 0 0 0
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 0 0 0
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 2,105 1,020 1,090
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 0 0 0
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 20 15 10
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 50 20 25
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 145 80 70
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 100 70 35
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 30 10 15
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 210 110 105
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 1,335 610 725
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 190 110 80
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 20 10 10
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 15 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 10 0 0
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 260 130 125
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 10 10 0
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 20 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 0 0 0
Welsh 1,690 830 860 10 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 10 0 10
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 1,310 670 645
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 120 50 65
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 70 45 25
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 200 95 105
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 0 0 0
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 855 450 405
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 0 0 0
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 20 15 10
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 50 20 30
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 0 0 0
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 55 30 25
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 0 0 0
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 245 135 105
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 3,520 1,690 1,835
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 2,990 1,435 1,560
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 60 35 20
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 450 185 260
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 1,010 510 500
Kashmiri 905 490 420 0 0 0
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 15 10 15
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 30 15 15
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 1,450 725 730
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 155 60 90
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 70 35 35
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 500 250 250
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 555 265 290
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 25 15 15
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 30 15 15
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 510 245 265
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 10 10 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 2,335 1,170 1,165
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 0 0 0
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 350 190 160
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 265 130 135
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 130 70 65
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 1,700 830 875
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 0 0 0
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 1,710 765 945
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 0 0 0
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 0 0 0
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 665 305 360
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 45 10 35
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 50 10 35
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 145 85 60
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 0 0 10
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 0 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 10 0 10
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 10 15 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 0 0 0
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 0 0 0
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 0 0 0
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 10 0 0
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 0 0 0
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 10 0 10
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 100 55 45
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 0 0 0
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 20 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 0 0 0
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 0 0 0
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 50 10 40
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 20 0 20
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 25 0 20
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 54,785 25,330 29,455
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 54,735 25,315 29,420
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 28,435 13,235 15,205
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 260 125 140
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 33,870 15,285 18,585
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 20 10 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 2,150 940 1,210
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 1,040 450 595
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 845 390 450
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 45 15 30
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 105 40 65
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 95 30 65
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 0 0 0
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 10 15 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 95 20 70
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 10 0 0
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 85 20 70
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 245 140 100
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 10 0 0
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 225 125 95
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 0 0 0
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 20 10 10
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 110 55 50
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 10 10 10
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 20 10 10
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 80 50 35
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 15 0 10
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 97,395 46,320 51,080
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 78,370 37,545 40,825
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 13,835 7,180 6,655
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 64,535 30,365 34,170
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 19,025 8,780 10,250
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 97,395 46,315 51,080
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 32,575 16,710 15,870
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 61,150 27,925 33,225
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 8,085 3,875 4,210
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 7,120 3,320 3,795
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 20,110 9,180 10,930
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 17,120 7,585 9,535
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 7,805 3,455 4,345
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 9,315 4,130 5,190
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 8,720 3,965 4,755
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 3,670 1,680 1,990
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 61,155 27,930 33,225
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 4,480 2,340 2,140
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 9,590 4,975 4,610
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 9,915 4,650 5,270
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 27,655 11,440 16,215
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 9,510 4,520 4,990
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 61,155 27,930 33,225
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 1,780 810 975
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 75 25 50
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 70 40 30
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 65 30 35
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 15 0 15
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 0 0 0
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 60 30 30
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 215 105 110
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 135 50 90
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 75 35 50
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 710 335 380
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 355 170 190
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 4,160 2,070 2,090
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 60 40 20
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 85 40 40
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 40 25 20
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 375 180 195
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 95 60 35
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 40 30 15
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 75 35 35
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 125 80 40
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 175 95 85
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 145 70 75
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 60 40 25
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 115 55 65
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 475 180 285
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 80 20 55
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 375 195 185
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 1,305 615 695
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 555 325 230
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 1,100 610 490
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 0 0 0
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 145 95 55
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 35 10 25
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 185 95 90
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 20 15 0
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 30 25 10
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 70 55 15
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 240 120 115
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 360 195 170
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 53,660 24,240 29,420
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 35 10 20
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 35 15 15
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 24,445 10,925 13,520
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 12,435 5,775 6,660
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 1,380 655 720
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 415 200 215
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 185 90 95
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 700 255 440
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 525 240 285
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 35 15 25
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 385 190 200
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 5,870 2,595 3,270
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 145 75 70
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 70 30 40
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 4,240 1,895 2,345
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 395 195 200
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 2,365 1,070 1,300
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 445 205 245
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 8,715 3,965 4,755
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 230 115 115
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 30 10 15
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 20 15 10
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 10 0 10
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 0 0 0
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 0 0 0
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 35 30 10
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 90 40 50
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 45 20 25
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 190 70 120
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 0 0 0
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 10 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 0 10 0
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 0 0 0
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 85 20 70
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 35 15 20
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 20 10 10
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 35 25 10
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 145 85 65
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 0 0 0
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 0 0 0
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 50 30 20
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 0 0 0
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 10 0 0
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 0 0 0
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 15 10 0
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 20 10 10
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 30 15 20
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 25 15 10
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 8,105 3,675 4,435
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 0 0 0
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 15 10 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 5,615 2,505 3,110
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 280 110 175
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 135 70 70
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 65 35 30
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 105 55 45
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 20 0 10
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 80 20 60
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 105 55 55
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 15 10 0
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 0 0 0
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 90 55 35
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 965 445 515
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 35 25 15
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 65 25 40
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 250 120 125
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 0 0 0
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 25 0 20
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 235 120 115
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 40 20 20
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 20 10 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 25 0 15
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 97,395 46,315 51,080
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 65,415 29,970 35,450
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 20,420 10,400 10,020
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 11,555 5,950 5,610
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 53,590 24,295 29,300
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 39,095 18,655 20,440
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 13,430 8,225 5,205
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 25,665 10,430 15,235
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 11,535 4,215 7,315
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 1,585 820 760
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 1,380 605 780
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 97,400 46,315 51,080
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 685 345 345
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 665 330 330
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 390 205 190
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 255 120 140
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 15 10 0
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 10 0 0
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 20 10 10
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 96,710 45,975 50,735
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 97,395 46,315 51,080
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 330 175 155
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 97,065 46,140 50,925
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 97,395 46,315 51,075
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 160 85 70
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 155 85 75
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 135 70 70
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 20 15 10
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 0 0 0
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 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 780 380 400
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 730 370 365
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 550 285 265
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 170 80 95
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 45 10 35
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 45 10 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 0 0 0
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 96,460 45,855 50,605
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 97,395 46,315 51,080
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 75,805 35,385 40,420
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 4,190 2,070 2,115
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 57,490 26,760 30,725
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 585 295 290
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 5,915 2,625 3,290
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 720 335 385
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 700 380 315
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 860 355 500
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 535 265 275
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 705 330 375
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 1,680 770 910
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 170 85 85
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 2,260 1,110 1,155
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 21,585 10,935 10,655
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 97,395 46,315 51,075
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 935 460 475
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 735 365 365
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 0 10 10
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 240 100 140
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 6,670 3,490 3,180
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 25 10 10
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 770 390 375
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 6,200 3,260 2,940
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 10 0 0
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 0 0 0
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 0 0 0
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 10 10 0
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 15 0 15
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 23,420 11,635 11,785
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 13,385 6,590 6,795
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 0 0 0
Cornish 1,975 995 975 0 0 0
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 8,370 4,125 4,245
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 4,275 1,915 2,355
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 45 10 30
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 5,785 2,855 2,930
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 795 365 430
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 955 470 485
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 2,445 1,240 1,205
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 0 0 0
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 0 0 0
Corsican 1,750 950 805 10 10 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 2,445 1,240 1,205
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 5,195 2,590 2,605
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 365 200 165
Bavarian 940 485 455 10 10 0
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 185 80 105
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 1,235 600 635
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 25 10 20
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 0 0 0
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 3,750 1,885 1,865
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 0 0 0
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 140 55 85
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 20 0 15
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 2,020 1,000 1,020
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 495 245 250
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 230 135 95
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 150 85 70
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 645 265 380
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 590 310 280
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 110 60 50
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 5,275 2,615 2,665
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 80 40 40
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 75 40 30
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 250 130 115
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 65 45 25
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 60 35 25
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 415 210 195
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 50 20 25
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 90 50 40
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 20 10 10
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 1,360 655 705
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 325 160 160
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 1,695 785 910
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 65 25 35
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 1,905 905 1,000
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 110 60 55
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 4,400 2,255 2,150
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 35 20 15
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 15 10 0
Catalan 1,280 740 535 0 0 0
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 240 145 100
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 20 10 10
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 420 225 195
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 1,115 630 485
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 0 0 0
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 30 15 15
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 10 0 10
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 0 0 0
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 600 305 300
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 220 130 95
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 0 0 0
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 45 10 30
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 1,880 880 1,000
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 80 35 40
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 0 0 0
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 710 345 365
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 0 0 0
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 540 260 275
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 10 10 10
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 25 15 15
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 140 65 75
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 375 170 200
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 0 0 0
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 15 0 15
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 45 25 25
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 10 10 0
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 10 0 10
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 15 10 10
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 0 0 10
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 0 0 10
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 25 10 10
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 110 55 55
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 0 0 0
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 0 0 10
Montserratan 930 460 470 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 0 0 0
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 125 55 70
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 10 0 0
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 15 10 10
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 945 455 485
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 65 30 35
Arawak 1,440 610 830 0 0 0
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 25 10 10
Belizean 1,755 915 845 0 0 0
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 0 0 0
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 75 30 50
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 35 15 15
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 75 35 40
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 0 10 0
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 0 0 0
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 0 0 0
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 0 10 0
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 45 20 25
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 0 0 0
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 0 0 0
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 340 175 165
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 50 30 25
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 10 0 10
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 10 0 0
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 85 40 50
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 80 40 40
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 0 0 0
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 30 15 15
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 55 20 35
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 910 490 425
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 95 50 40
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 0 0 0
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 0 0 0
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 0 0 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 0 0 0
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 0 0 0
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 0 0 0
Chadian 1,845 955 885 0 0 0
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 10 0 10
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 0 0 0
Ewe 845 470 375 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 0 0 0
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 35 10 25
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 0 0 0
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 0 0 0
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 0 0 0
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 0 0 0
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 0 0 0
Malinké 1,125 585 535 0 0 0
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 35 20 10
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 0 0 0
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 0 0 0
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 15 10 10
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 0 0 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 10 10 0
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 240 135 110
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 0 0 10
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 0 0 0
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 0 0 0
Dinka 900 500 400 0 0 0
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 160 105 55
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 10 10 10
Maure 1,190 655 535 10 0 10
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 45 20 30
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 0 0 0
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 15 10 15
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 305 180 125
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 0 0 10
Amhara 1,530 815 715 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 0 0 0
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 0 0 0
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 0 0 0
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 0 0 0
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 30 15 15
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 60 20 40
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 0 0 0
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 10 0 10
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 0 0 0
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 0 0 0
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 0 0 0
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 95 70 25
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 85 50 35
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 0 0 0
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 0 0 0
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 10 0 10
Zambian 1,860 935 920 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 10 10 0
Zulu 945 475 475 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 15 10 0
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 285 130 155
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 45 30 15
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 240 100 135
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 74,410 34,635 39,775
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 1,720 880 850
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 55 30 25
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 120 50 70
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 45 20 20
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 50 35 10
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 0 0 0
Hazara 1,515 810 705 0 0 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 575 280 295
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 180 90 95
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 180 90 90
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 55 35 20
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 15 10 0
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 25 15 10
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 10 10 0
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 15 0 10
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 65 35 30
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 110 70 40
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 10 10 0
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 65 30 35
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 0 0 0
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 10 0 10
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 215 115 95
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 0 0 0
Uighur 1,555 775 785 0 0 0
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 0 0 0
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 45 15 35
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 115 60 50
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 4,370 2,170 2,195
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 20 0 15
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 30 15 15
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 0 0 0
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 3,635 1,825 1,805
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 50 25 25
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 10 10 0
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 0 0 0
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 0 0 0
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 395 170 220
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 235 120 110
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 10 0 10
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 215 105 105
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 35 10 25
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 95 60 30
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 68,535 31,710 36,825
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 65 25 40
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 20 20 0
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 58,725 27,385 31,340
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 6,710 3,015 3,695
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 170 70 100
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 2,065 955 1,115
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 0
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 870 425 450
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 10 0 10
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 240 115 120
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 70 15 50
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 45 20 25
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 1,780 850 930
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 90 15 70
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 35 25 10
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 535 235 295
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 10 0 10
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 80 45 35
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 75 40 35
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 390 185 210
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 135 75 55
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 60 15 40
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 205 95 115
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 130 60 70
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 40 15 25
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 10 0 10
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 10 0 10
Samoan 1,100 625 475 30 15 15
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 20 10 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 27,595 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 9,530 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 16,485 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 20,640 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 175 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 5,930 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 10,905 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 9,525 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 10,585 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 16,080 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 5,925 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 4,485 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 3,560 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 7,080 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 5.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 35,555 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 1,565 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 34,245 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 2,875 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 37,120 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 1,540 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 10,520 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 7,570 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 7,045 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 3,350 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 5,120 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 37,120 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 35,110 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 2,010 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 21,770 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 13,660 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 1,690 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 37,125 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 1,225 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 4,350 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 5,460 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 8,350 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 8,195 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 5,465 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 2,940 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 1,140 ... ...
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 ... ... 37,005 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 22,875 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 14,135 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 9,805 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 27,590 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 54.5 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 33.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,118 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,513 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 802,722 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 1,066,965 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 9,525 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 17.1 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 50.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 1,257 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,338 ... ...
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 84,450 39,660 44,785
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 10,610 4,770 5,840
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 25,065 11,750 13,320
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 48,770 23,145 25,625
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 3,570 2,325 1,245
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 1,885 1,075 810
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 1,685 1,255 430
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 12,325 5,195 7,125
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 4,010 1,860 2,150
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 28,870 13,760 15,110
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 20,520 9,455 11,060
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 1,830 870 965
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 690 350 340
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 5,115 2,575 2,540
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 715 515 200
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 54,865 25,210 29,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 3,615 1,595 2,020
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 13,440 6,130 7,305
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 37,810 17,475 20,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 2,305 1,505 800
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 1,225 710 510
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 1,085 795 285
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 9,110 3,805 5,310
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 3,000 1,305 1,695
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 23,395 10,865 12,530
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 16,470 7,450 9,020
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 1,405 660 740
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 520 230 290
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 4,455 2,130 2,325
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 550 395 155
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 84,455 39,665 44,790
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 35,675 16,520 19,160
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 2,485 545 1,935
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 2,480 545 1,935
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 2,015 800 1,215
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 260 205 55
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 1,755 595 1,160
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 3,310 1,145 2,170
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 850 225 625
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 735 235 500
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 995 350 655
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 0 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 150 85 70
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 145 90 55
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 340 150 195
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 75 10 65
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 6,370 2,525 3,845
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 125 30 95
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 640 280 365
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 695 90 605
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 860 330 530
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 55 30 25
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 1,060 305 755
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 2,930 1,465 1,470
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 14,025 5,825 8,200
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 10 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 230 60 165
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 13,780 5,760 8,020
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 2,485 1,260 1,230
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 830 360 470
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 580 275 305
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 50 20 35
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 950 585 365
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 70 15 55
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 2,840 1,870 975
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 2,265 1,570 690
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 120 25 95
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 430 250 185
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 20 15 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 8,080 6,815 1,270
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 440 315 125
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 4,215 3,315 905
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 1,160 1,015 145
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 750 730 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 1,075 1,045 30
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 425 390 35
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 525 260 265
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 355 170 185
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 175 95 80
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 4,975 1,260 3,715
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 380 215 165
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 4,410 945 3,465
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 185 95 95
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 1,660 850 805
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 1,210 480 730
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 20 15 10
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 95 85 15
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 330 275 55
Other 3,170 885 2,280 10 10 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 10 10 10
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 54,860 25,205 29,655
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 17,060 7,730 9,325
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 1,625 345 1,280
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 1,625 345 1,280
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 1,560 610 950
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 185 150 40
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 1,370 460 910
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 2,565 830 1,740
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 670 140 530
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 575 195 380
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 795 265 525
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 10 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 125 70 55
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 130 75 50
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 220 80 140
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 50 0 45
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 5,125 1,940 3,185
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 95 25 75
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 510 200 305
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 525 65 460
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 725 245 480
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 50 25 30
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 880 240 640
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 2,335 1,140 1,195
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 11,285 4,600 6,680
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 10 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 175 45 125
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 11,105 4,555 6,545
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 1,795 900 895
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 630 275 355
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 450 225 230
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 40 15 25
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 635 380 255
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 45 10 40
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 2,535 1,650 880
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 2,085 1,425 665
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 85 25 65
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 345 190 150
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 20 15 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 5,965 4,860 1,105
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 370 265 105
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 3,260 2,465 795
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 810 675 130
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 555 535 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 735 705 20
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 240 210 25
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 410 195 210
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 270 130 145
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 135 70 65
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 3,790 975 2,820
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 295 180 115
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 3,395 760 2,635
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 105 35 65
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 1,145 570 570
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 845 330 510
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 10 10 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 70 55 15
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 225 175 50
Other 2,590 745 1,845 10 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 10 10 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585 84,450 39,660 44,790
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 35,675 16,515 19,160
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 48,775 23,150 25,625
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 26,605 12,925 13,685
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 22,030 10,555 11,470
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 4,580 2,365 2,215
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 22,165 10,220 11,940
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 1,855 980 875
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 3,025 1,180 1,845
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 505 245 260
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 1,020 505 515
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 7,855 3,620 4,240
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 95 50 45
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 7,815 3,650 4,165
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 54,865 25,205 29,655
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 17,060 7,730 9,325
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 37,805 17,480 20,325
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 20,615 9,915 10,700
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 17,395 8,340 9,055
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 3,215 1,575 1,645
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 17,195 7,570 9,630
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 1,385 700 685
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 2,415 935 1,475
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 400 185 210
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 635 295 340
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 6,865 3,105 3,760
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 80 40 35
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 5,420 2,310 3,120
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 84,450 39,660 44,785
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 48,845 25,110 23,735
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 45,755 23,595 22,155
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 3,090 1,515 1,580
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 35,605 14,555 21,055
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 57.8 63.3 53.0
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 54.2 59.5 49.5
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 6.3 6.0 6.7
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 84,450 39,665 44,785
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 34,230 14,085 20,155
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 50,220 25,580 24,635
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 21,870 12,230 9,640
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 28,350 13,355 14,995
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 41.3 42.2 40.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640 48,845 25,115 23,735
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 1,260 625 635
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 47,585 24,485 23,100
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 40,420 20,130 20,295
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 7,165 4,355 2,810
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 48,845 25,110 23,735
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 1,260 625 630
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 47,585 24,485 23,105
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 6,035 3,855 2,185
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 9,395 3,120 6,265
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 3,900 3,100 800
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 2,485 655 1,830
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 4,350 1,415 2,940
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 1,705 820 885
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 14,370 6,960 7,415
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 3,925 3,715 210
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 290 185 105
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 1,125 660 460
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 48,845 25,110 23,730
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 1,260 625 630
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 47,585 24,485 23,100
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 190 110 80
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 150 90 60
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 200 140 60
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 2,330 1,970 355
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 2,905 1,810 1,100
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 2,375 1,415 960
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 6,540 3,025 3,515
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 2,905 2,035 870
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 1,225 745 480
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 3,450 1,575 1,875
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 1,885 1,040 845
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 4,890 2,840 2,050
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 80 35 50
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 1,920 1,050 870
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 3,250 1,135 2,125
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 3,995 880 3,110
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 1,080 590 495
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 4,760 2,360 2,400
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 1,985 870 1,120
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 1,455 775 680
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 45,755 23,595 22,155
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 4,180 2,195 1,985
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 1,270 920 350
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 4,405 3,075 1,330
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 35,900 17,410 18,490
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 35,900 17,410 18,485
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 20,305 9,410 10,895
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 15,255 7,770 7,485
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 175 125 55
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 165 110 50
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 40,305 20,485 19,815
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 26,935 15,160 11,775
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 2,415 605 1,810
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 8,040 3,375 4,665
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 1,935 690 1,245
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 565 405 160
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 415 255 160
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 40,300 20,485 19,815
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 8,295 3,715 4,580
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 13,910 7,045 6,865
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 10,145 5,485 4,665
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 4,610 2,455 2,160
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 3,340 1,785 1,555
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 40,300 20,485 19,815
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 1,590 980 615
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 4,455 2,590 1,865
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 8,950 4,450 4,500
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 10,150 4,755 5,390
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 9,060 4,405 4,655
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 6,095 3,310 2,785
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 52,440 26,710 25,735
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 49,060 25,145 23,910
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 41,680 21,295 20,390
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 41,615 21,270 20,350
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 70 30 40
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 7,375 3,855 3,525
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 0 0 0
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 7,375 3,850 3,525
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 20 10 0
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 20 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 275 105 170 0 0 0
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 15 10 0
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 0 10 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 15 10 10
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 25 20 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 25 20 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 45 25 20
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 20 20
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 10 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 0 0 0
Telugu 45 10 35 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 70 30 45
Albanian 350 220 125 0 0 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 15 10 10
Baltic languages 95 35 60 0 0 0
Latvian 40 10 25 0 0 0
Lithuanian 60 25 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 20 10 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 0 0 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 0 0 0
Croatian 220 130 95 0 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 0 0 0
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 20 10 10
Serbian 530 320 210 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 0 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 0 0 0
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 0 0 0
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 0 0 10
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 15 10 10
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 10 0 0
Bengali 530 275 245 0 0 0
Gujarati 880 300 585 0 0 0
Hindi 1,405 755 650 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 195 95 100 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 10 0 0
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 0 0 0
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 10 10 0
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 35 10 25
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 10 10 10
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 0 0 0
Romanian 745 365 380 0 0 0
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 25 0 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 105 55 50
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 40 20 15
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 10 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 10
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 10 0 10
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 7,065 3,695 3,375
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 7,055 3,685 3,370
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 3,015 1,455 1,560
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 3,905 2,150 1,750
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 10 10 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 10 10 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 120 60 55
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 10 10 0
Burmese 75 35 35 10 0 10
Karenic languages 135 75 55 0 0 0
Tibetan 50 30 20 0 10 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 675 270 405 0 0 0
Lao 150 70 80 0 0 0
Thai 525 205 325 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 0 0 0
Uyghur 15 15 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 0 0 0
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 0 0 0
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 3,385 1,560 1,825
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 95 40 50
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 3,270 1,515 1,755
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 20 0 15
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290 52,440 26,710 25,735
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 41,835 21,680 20,155
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 2,930 1,435 1,490
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 220 100 115
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 7,210 3,355 3,855
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 7,210 3,355 3,855
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 0 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 210 120 90
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 35 15 20
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 96,635 45,850 50,780
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 80,075 37,735 42,335
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 16,565 8,115 8,445
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 9,865 4,775 5,095
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 6,695 3,340 3,360
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 3,575 1,765 1,815
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 2,870 1,365 1,510
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 705 395 305
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 3,120 1,580 1,545
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 93,185 44,140 49,045
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 53,765 25,395 28,370
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 39,415 18,745 20,675
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 21,565 10,310 11,255
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 17,855 8,430 9,425
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 7,240 3,505 3,735
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 5,760 2,705 3,050
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 1,480 795 680
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 10,620 4,925 5,690

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Richmond Centre [Federal electoral district], British Columbia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 31, 2024).

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