Census Profile, 2016 Census
Vancouver [Population centre], British Columbia and Ontario [Province]

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Characteristic Vancouver
British Columbia
[Population centre]
Ontario

[Province]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 2,264,823 ... ... 13,448,494 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 2,124,443 r ... ... 12,851,821 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.6 ... ... 4.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 944,471 ... ... 5,598,391 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 883,021 ... ... 5,169,174 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 2,584.1 ... ... 14.8 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 876.44 ... ... 908,699.33 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 2,264,840 1,106,730 1,158,110 13,448,495 6,559,390 6,889,105
0 to 14 years 332,860 171,850 161,010 2,207,970 1,131,615 1,076,350
0 to 4 years 108,000 55,780 52,215 697,360 357,300 340,055
5 to 9 years 112,660 58,265 54,390 756,085 387,320 368,765
10 to 14 years 112,210 57,805 54,405 754,530 387,000 367,530
15 to 64 years 1,590,165 779,140 811,025 8,988,865 4,412,115 4,576,750
15 to 19 years 130,305 67,075 63,235 811,670 416,730 394,945
20 to 24 years 157,125 80,180 76,945 894,390 457,815 436,570
25 to 29 years 171,840 85,320 86,520 874,350 436,345 438,010
30 to 34 years 173,775 85,695 88,085 864,765 420,800 443,965
35 to 39 years 158,025 76,495 81,535 842,485 402,900 439,585
40 to 44 years 156,065 73,760 82,305 871,875 418,465 453,415
45 to 49 years 169,655 80,975 88,680 937,385 453,105 484,275
50 to 54 years 175,260 85,500 89,755 1,056,345 517,170 539,175
55 to 59 years 160,745 77,680 83,065 989,460 482,280 507,180
60 to 64 years 137,355 66,470 70,895 846,145 406,505 439,640
65 years and over 341,810 155,735 186,075 2,251,655 1,015,655 1,236,000
65 to 69 years 116,465 55,805 60,665 737,745 352,475 385,270
70 to 74 years 78,455 37,000 41,455 528,645 250,455 278,185
75 to 79 years 58,795 26,925 31,865 393,010 179,810 213,195
80 to 84 years 43,350 19,515 23,835 291,185 126,825 164,360
85 years and over 44,750 16,495 28,255 301,075 106,090 194,985
85 to 89 years 27,640 11,195 16,450 188,470 73,045 115,425
90 to 94 years 12,840 4,240 8,600 88,390 27,400 60,990
95 to 99 years 3,610 910 2,700 21,210 5,150 16,060
100 years and over 655 150 510 3,005 495 2,520
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 14.7 15.5 13.9 16.4 17.3 15.6
15 to 64 years 70.2 70.4 70.0 66.8 67.3 66.4
65 years and over 15.1 14.1 16.1 16.7 15.5 17.9
85 years and over 2.0 1.5 2.4 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 40.6 39.7 41.5 41.0 40.0 41.9
Median age of the population 40.3 39.1 41.3 41.3 40.2 42.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 883,020 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Single-detached house 239,120 ... ... 2,807,380 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 158,310 ... ... 886,705 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 482,600 ... ... 1,460,200 ... ...
Semi-detached house 17,955 ... ... 289,975 ... ...
Row house 85,655 ... ... 460,425 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 148,850 ... ... 176,080 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 228,940 ... ... 522,810 ... ...
Other single-attached house 1,195 ... ... 10,910 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 2,985 ... ... 14,890 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 883,020 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 person 255,730 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
2 persons 271,610 ... ... 1,693,525 ... ...
3 persons 141,340 ... ... 834,260 ... ...
4 persons 127,760 ... ... 796,320 ... ...
5 or more persons 86,575 ... ... 503,775 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 2,232,290 ... ... 13,242,160 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,931,975 934,880 997,100 11,240,525 5,427,775 5,812,750
Married or living common law 1,087,700 541,665 546,035 6,438,085 3,219,290 3,218,795
Married 940,845 467,385 473,455 5,531,930 2,764,275 2,767,655
Living common law 146,860 74,280 72,580 906,155 455,015 451,145
Not married and not living common law 844,275 393,215 451,065 4,802,440 2,208,485 2,593,955
Never married 591,360 314,225 277,140 3,182,785 1,689,180 1,493,605
Separated 46,135 18,645 27,485 328,675 138,140 190,535
Divorced 116,460 43,075 73,385 653,835 252,900 400,935
Widowed 90,320 17,265 73,055 637,150 128,265 508,880
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 620,775 ... ... 3,782,540 ... ...
2 persons 296,105 ... ... 1,815,000 ... ...
3 persons 146,905 ... ... 844,545 ... ...
4 persons 134,200 ... ... 792,435 ... ...
5 or more persons 43,565 ... ... 330,560 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 620,770 ... ... 3,782,545 ... ...
Total couple families 523,610 ... ... 3,137,570 ... ...
Married couples 450,195 ... ... 2,684,735 ... ...
Common-law couples 73,415 ... ... 452,840 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 97,160 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
Female parent 78,825 ... ... 518,480 ... ...
Male parent 18,335 ... ... 126,495 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 523,610 ... ... 3,137,565 ... ...
Couples without children 233,850 ... ... 1,428,575 ... ...
Couples with children 289,760 ... ... 1,708,995 ... ...
1 child 119,840 ... ... 658,305 ... ...
2 children 127,955 ... ... 738,710 ... ...
3 or more children 41,960 ... ... 311,975 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 97,160 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
1 child 62,250 ... ... 386,425 ... ...
2 children 27,065 ... ... 186,240 ... ...
3 or more children 7,850 ... ... 72,310 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 433,355 202,685 230,675 2,139,825 990,525 1,149,300
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 883,020 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One-census-family households 546,745 ... ... 3,481,885 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 202,200 ... ... 1,311,575 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 344,545 ... ... 2,170,315 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 35,385 ... ... 145,615 ... ...
Non-census-family households 300,890 ... ... 1,541,665 ... ...
One-person households 255,730 ... ... 1,341,305 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 45,160 ... ... 200,365 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 2,244,265 1,097,095 1,147,170 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
English only 1,953,500 971,900 981,600 11,455,500 5,689,830 5,765,665
French only 1,080 515 565 40,040 17,340 22,705
English and French 157,470 70,350 87,120 1,490,390 665,850 824,540
Neither English nor French 132,215 54,325 77,890 326,935 130,850 196,085
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 2,244,260 1,097,095 1,147,170 13,312,865 6,503,880 6,808,995
English 2,076,105 1,025,245 1,050,860 12,394,325 6,095,970 6,298,355
French 23,735 11,970 11,765 504,130 236,875 267,250
English and French 13,800 6,330 7,470 92,940 42,910 50,030
Neither English nor French 130,620 53,540 77,080 321,480 128,125 193,355
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 30,635 15,140 15,500 550,600 258,330 292,270
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.4 1.4 1.4 4.1 4.0 4.3
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 2,244,260 1,097,090 1,147,170 13,312,870 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 2,169,020 1,060,760 1,108,260 12,946,960 6,327,630 6,619,330
Official languages 1,189,670 604,460 585,210 9,393,040 4,637,520 4,755,520
English 1,166,785 592,875 573,905 8,902,320 4,406,210 4,496,110
French 22,885 11,585 11,300 490,715 231,310 259,410
Non-official languages 979,350 456,300 523,050 3,553,920 1,690,110 1,863,810
Aboriginal languages 830 375 455 22,765 10,815 11,950
Algonquian languages 310 130 175 21,235 10,175 11,060
Blackfoot 20 0 20 10 5 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 215 105 115 5,080 2,485 2,595
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 0 0 5 5 5
Moose Cree 0 0 0 85 40 45
Naskapi 0 0 0 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 5 0 0 55 25 30
Plains Cree 40 15 25 35 5 30
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 5 5 355 135 225
Woods Cree 15 15 0 15 10 5
Cree, n.o.s. 145 70 80 4,500 2,255 2,245
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 90 40 50
Malecite 0 0 0 10 5 0
Mi'kmaq 5 0 0 85 35 50
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 65 25 40 16,025 7,620 8,400
Algonquin 0 0 0 65 30 35
Ojibway 60 25 35 9,505 4,515 4,985
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 6,310 3,015 3,300
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 145 65 80
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Athabaskan languages 105 45 55 60 20 40
Northern Athabaskan languages 100 50 55 55 20 35
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 35 15 25 5 0 5
Chilcotin 25 15 10 5 0 5
Dene 15 10 10 20 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Gwich'in 5 10 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 0 0 10 0 5
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 5 5 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Tahltan languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Haida 10 10 0 0 5 0
Inuit languages 15 5 15 475 165 305
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 5 5 5 5 5
Inuktitut 15 5 10 425 145 280
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 20 25
Iroquoian languages 5 0 5 710 300 410
Cayuga 0 0 0 40 20 20
Mohawk 0 0 0 590 255 335
Oneida 0 0 0 55 15 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 20 5 15
Kutenai 5 5 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 5 25 15 15
Salish languages 125 60 65 5 0 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 35 20 20 0 0 0
Lillooet 10 5 5 0 0 0
Okanagan 5 5 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 10 10 0 5 0 0
Squamish 25 10 15 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 15 5 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 0 0 0
Siouan languages 25 15 10 10 5 5
Dakota 20 10 15 5 5 5
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 10 5 5
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 95 40 55 5 5 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 45 15 25 0 0 5
Nisga'a 25 15 15 5 0 0
Tsimshian 20 10 15 0 5 0
Wakashan languages 55 25 30 0 0 5
Haisla 5 10 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 20 5 10 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 5 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 5 5 5 5 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 75 35 35 235 130 105
Non-Aboriginal languages 978,520 455,925 522,600 3,531,160 1,679,300 1,851,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 20,355 10,805 9,550 253,830 127,720 126,110
Berber languages 95 55 35 725 405 320
Kabyle 30 20 15 425 225 200
Berber languages, n.i.e. 60 40 25 305 180 120
Cushitic languages 1,350 675 675 24,605 10,730 13,870
Bilen 5 5 5 250 140 110
Oromo 170 95 75 1,445 720 730
Somali 1,165 570 595 22,680 9,755 12,925
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 225 115 110
Semitic languages 18,870 10,050 8,825 227,985 116,320 111,665
Amharic 1,140 555 585 10,720 4,960 5,760
Arabic 14,030 7,565 6,465 171,370 88,400 82,965
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 630 305 320 14,555 7,135 7,420
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 435 235 200 4,795 2,365 2,425
Harari 25 10 15 1,030 485 545
Hebrew 1,720 930 785 11,575 6,220 5,350
Maltese 75 35 35 5,175 2,575 2,600
Tigrigna 695 340 355 7,345 3,470 3,870
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 135 70 65 1,435 705 730
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 520 265 250
Austro-Asiatic languages 23,475 10,710 12,765 78,125 35,880 42,240
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,195 545 650 7,355 3,330 4,020
Vietnamese 22,245 10,150 12,100 70,690 32,520 38,165
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 35 15 15 85 30 50
Austronesian languages 80,475 33,090 47,385 194,380 76,060 118,315
Bikol 310 140 175 595 260 330
Cebuano 3,155 1,265 1,885 6,545 2,500 4,045
Fijian 385 190 200 80 45 40
Hiligaynon 1,235 470 770 2,750 1,030 1,725
Ilocano 4,550 1,800 2,750 11,285 4,430 6,860
Malagasy 15 5 5 100 45 55
Malay 3,410 1,520 1,895 5,760 2,520 3,240
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 625 290 340 1,505 670 840
Pangasinan 260 115 145 535 215 315
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 65,535 26,880 38,655 163,415 63,665 99,755
Waray-Waray 180 65 110 405 140 270
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 815 355 460 1,400 550 850
Creole languages 580 300 285 11,255 5,095 6,165
Haitian Creole 20 15 5 630 290 340
Creole, n.o.s. 355 175 180 8,025 3,580 4,440
Creole languages, n.i.e. 210 110 100 2,605 1,225 1,380
Dravidian languages 6,105 3,230 2,875 148,605 73,530 75,075
Kannada 220 115 105 2,670 1,365 1,305
Malayalam 1,720 890 830 17,140 8,795 8,350
Tamil 3,230 1,675 1,555 117,630 57,310 60,320
Telugu 895 540 355 10,820 5,895 4,925
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 340 165 175
Hmong-Mien languages 130 70 60 525 250 270
Indo-European languages 396,175 193,435 202,745 2,024,365 980,200 1,044,165
Albanian 1,015 520 490 19,045 9,535 9,510
Armenian 1,020 505 520 15,070 7,305 7,765
Balto-Slavic languages 54,230 25,445 28,785 410,725 188,695 222,025
Baltic languages 580 255 325 9,080 3,785 5,295
Latvian 290 135 155 3,910 1,650 2,260
Lithuanian 295 120 170 5,175 2,135 3,035
Slavic languages 53,650 25,190 28,460 401,645 184,915 216,730
Belarusan 55 30 25 515 230 280
Bosnian 1,140 565 570 6,370 3,125 3,245
Bulgarian 1,660 775 885 9,095 4,355 4,740
Croatian 5,140 2,490 2,655 31,875 15,460 16,410
Czech 3,225 1,555 1,675 10,670 4,930 5,740
Macedonian 240 115 125 15,635 7,470 8,165
Polish 11,285 5,315 5,975 121,075 54,675 66,405
Russian 17,320 7,885 9,440 101,100 45,630 55,470
Serbian 6,050 3,105 2,950 41,740 20,585 21,150
Serbo-Croatian 1,105 530 570 4,875 2,310 2,570
Slovak 2,235 990 1,250 10,280 4,710 5,565
Slovene (Slovenian) 480 225 250 6,740 2,995 3,745
Ukrainian 3,555 1,540 2,015 40,375 17,760 22,610
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 165 85 80 1,310 670 635
Celtic languages 270 155 120 1,110 505 605
Scottish Gaelic 110 60 50 450 210 240
Welsh 100 55 45 435 180 260
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 60 35 25 225 120 110
Germanic languages 31,530 15,020 16,510 200,640 94,475 106,165
Afrikaans 1,200 615 580 2,295 1,125 1,170
Danish 1,660 815 850 4,265 2,010 2,250
Dutch 6,065 2,955 3,110 51,720 24,875 26,840
Frisian 65 20 40 1,240 630 620
German 20,150 9,480 10,675 131,525 61,520 70,005
Icelandic 140 70 75 210 100 110
Norwegian 725 355 370 940 405 540
Swedish 1,130 510 620 2,395 1,040 1,350
Vlaams (Flemish) 165 85 80 2,150 925 1,225
Yiddish 210 110 100 3,735 1,765 1,970
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 170 80 85
Greek 4,565 2,345 2,215 55,415 27,305 28,110
Indo-Iranian languages 235,425 116,520 118,905 707,845 357,350 350,495
Indo-Aryan languages 192,045 94,740 97,305 565,600 285,720 279,875
Bengali 2,650 1,380 1,270 46,810 23,615 23,195
Gujarati 6,095 2,870 3,230 76,675 38,740 37,940
Hindi 23,785 11,385 12,400 58,735 29,805 28,930
Kashmiri 45 25 15 345 170 175
Konkani 205 105 100 2,510 1,195 1,315
Marathi 515 270 245 5,490 2,805 2,685
Nepali 905 475 425 7,870 3,915 3,960
Oriya (Odia) 65 30 30 715 380 335
Punjabi (Panjabi) 146,225 72,380 73,845 197,060 100,160 96,895
Sindhi 1,515 700 820 6,840 3,225 3,615
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,445 725 720 10,165 4,925 5,235
Urdu 8,600 4,390 4,210 152,385 76,795 75,595
Iranian languages 43,035 21,605 21,435 139,675 70,270 69,405
Kurdish 1,645 870 775 6,665 3,615 3,050
Pashto 1,065 565 500 10,950 5,630 5,315
Persian (Farsi) 40,325 20,165 20,165 122,070 61,025 61,040
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 340 180 160 2,565 1,350 1,215
Italic (Romance) languages 68,120 32,920 35,200 614,525 295,030 319,490
Catalan 120 65 60 285 150 135
Italian 14,640 7,270 7,375 231,040 112,440 118,600
Portuguese 11,510 5,455 6,055 150,000 72,280 77,715
Romanian 6,835 3,315 3,520 41,755 19,565 22,190
Spanish 34,955 16,785 18,170 191,025 90,390 100,630
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 420 200 215
Japanese 16,325 5,560 10,760 13,260 4,590 8,670
Kartvelian languages 60 35 25 1,200 635 565
Georgian 60 35 30 1,200 635 565
Korean 44,070 19,845 24,225 69,775 32,035 37,740
Mongolic languages 335 145 190 405 180 220
Mongolian 335 145 190 405 180 225
Niger-Congo languages 2,575 1,295 1,275 35,760 16,705 19,050
Akan (Twi) 400 220 185 9,695 4,510 5,190
Bamanankan 10 5 5 140 60 80
Edo 80 50 35 1,140 475 670
Ewe 60 30 25 560 270 295
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 15 10 5 365 180 185
Ga 30 15 15 600 275 325
Ganda 65 35 30 760 360 400
Igbo 155 90 65 2,090 1,080 1,010
Lingala 55 25 30 850 365 485
Rundi (Kirundi) 100 45 55 1,430 640 785
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 100 45 55 1,330 545 785
Shona 150 65 80 1,455 660 790
Swahili 565 280 290 5,525 2,540 2,985
Wolof 30 10 20 290 145 150
Yoruba 190 110 80 4,365 2,260 2,105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 580 270 310 5,155 2,345 2,810
Nilo-Saharan languages 255 130 125 1,610 810 800
Dinka 80 50 30 345 170 175
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 180 80 95 1,260 635 625
Sign languages 580 300 280 3,030 1,570 1,455
American Sign Language 240 120 125 1,305 640 670
Quebec Sign Language 5 0 0 20 10 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 340 190 150 1,700 925 780
Sino-Tibetan languages 373,505 170,645 202,865 611,795 284,865 326,935
Chinese languages 371,255 169,515 201,740 602,610 280,340 322,270
Cantonese 182,400 84,160 98,240 275,315 128,090 147,220
Hakka 2,140 930 1,205 6,985 3,140 3,840
Mandarin 163,800 74,170 89,625 283,735 132,275 151,460
Min Dong 205 100 105 855 405 450
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 10,135 4,520 5,615 13,545 6,240 7,300
Wu (Shanghainese) 4,205 1,845 2,360 6,300 2,825 3,470
Chinese, n.o.s. 8,200 3,715 4,485 15,645 7,235 8,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 170 70 100 240 120 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,250 1,130 1,120 9,185 4,520 4,660
Burmese 1,020 525 500 1,640 775 865
Karenic languages 760 365 395 1,730 865 860
Tibetan 245 130 120 5,115 2,530 2,585
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 220 115 105 700 345 350
Tai-Kadai languages 2,625 950 1,680 8,485 3,535 4,945
Lao 775 395 385 5,190 2,480 2,710
Thai 1,835 550 1,285 3,270 1,045 2,220
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 15 10 10 25 10 15
Turkic languages 3,585 1,980 1,605 22,615 11,745 10,870
Azerbaijani 490 275 220 1,990 1,070 920
Turkish 2,670 1,515 1,155 18,415 9,610 8,810
Uyghur 160 80 80 515 255 260
Uzbek 95 45 50 1,055 515 545
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 165 75 95 640 295 345
Uralic languages 6,950 3,210 3,740 50,670 23,095 27,570
Estonian 360 155 200 4,205 1,810 2,400
Finnish 1,700 675 1,030 9,720 4,140 5,580
Hungarian 4,885 2,380 2,510 36,740 17,150 19,590
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 355 195 160 1,475 780 690
Multiple responses 75,245 36,335 38,910 365,910 176,250 189,660
English and French 4,840 2,360 2,480 54,045 25,165 28,880
English and non-official language 67,385 32,570 34,815 288,285 140,345 147,940
French and non-official language 1,480 720 765 12,565 5,735 6,830
English, French and non-official language 1,540 685 855 11,010 5,000 6,005
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 2,244,265 1,097,090 1,147,170 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 2,063,070 1,010,655 1,052,410 12,522,045 6,123,955 6,398,085
Official languages 1,462,715 729,695 733,020 10,605,725 5,214,425 5,391,300
English 1,454,540 725,625 728,910 10,328,680 5,084,885 5,243,800
French 8,175 4,065 4,110 277,045 129,540 147,500
Non-official languages 600,355 280,960 319,395 1,916,315 909,530 1,006,780
Aboriginal languages 100 45 55 9,210 4,600 4,610
Algonquian languages 25 15 15 8,685 4,370 4,320
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 15 5 10 2,370 1,205 1,165
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 10 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 20 10 15
Plains Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 105 50 55
Woods Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 15 5 10 2,220 1,135 1,085
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 5 5 6,305 3,155 3,145
Algonquin 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ojibway 5 5 5 3,315 1,695 1,620
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 2,905 1,420 1,490
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 5 10 20 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 5 10 15 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 5 0 5 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 5 5 5 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 5 5 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Haida 5 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 160 60 90
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Inuktitut 0 0 0 140 60 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 210 90 120
Cayuga 0 0 0 5 5 5
Mohawk 0 0 0 185 80 100
Oneida 0 0 0 20 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 5 0
Salish languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 5 0 0 0
Lillooet 5 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 10 5 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 10 5 5 5 0 5
Dakota 10 5 5 5 5 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Nisga'a 5 5 5 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 5 10 120 55 65
Non-Aboriginal languages 600,255 280,915 319,335 1,907,105 904,930 1,002,170
Afro-Asiatic languages 11,765 5,895 5,870 138,460 66,865 71,590
Berber languages 40 15 15 345 175 170
Kabyle 20 5 10 255 125 130
Berber languages, n.i.e. 20 15 5 90 50 45
Cushitic languages 695 310 380 14,460 6,100 8,360
Bilen 5 0 0 170 80 85
Oromo 75 40 35 805 380 425
Somali 610 270 340 13,370 5,590 7,780
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 110 50 65
Semitic languages 11,020 5,560 5,460 123,410 60,475 62,940
Amharic 535 245 290 5,625 2,540 3,085
Arabic 8,540 4,335 4,205 94,195 46,505 47,695
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 400 195 205 9,515 4,595 4,920
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 305 165 140 2,915 1,410 1,500
Harari 10 5 5 555 250 305
Hebrew 780 400 380 4,850 2,505 2,345
Maltese 5 5 0 1,090 505 580
Tigrigna 355 160 190 3,920 1,805 2,115
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 85 40 40 755 360 395
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 245 115 125
Austro-Asiatic languages 14,490 6,695 7,790 50,245 23,105 27,140
Khmer (Cambodian) 615 285 325 3,770 1,650 2,120
Vietnamese 13,865 6,405 7,460 46,435 21,435 25,000
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 10 5 40 20 20
Austronesian languages 34,880 15,400 19,480 85,370 36,525 48,845
Bikol 65 30 35 90 35 55
Cebuano 1,070 475 595 2,325 1,020 1,315
Fijian 100 50 50 15 10 10
Hiligaynon 345 150 195 910 385 530
Ilocano 1,450 615 830 4,100 1,780 2,320
Malagasy 5 5 0 35 15 20
Malay 1,045 480 560 1,810 860 945
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 135 65 75 445 200 250
Pangasinan 55 25 30 90 40 50
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30,300 13,355 16,945 75,070 31,965 43,105
Waray-Waray 50 25 30 90 35 55
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 260 130 135 380 175 200
Creole languages 275 120 155 5,325 2,355 2,970
Haitian Creole 5 5 0 355 165 190
Creole, n.o.s. 195 85 110 3,995 1,735 2,255
Creole languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 975 455 520
Dravidian languages 3,310 1,680 1,635 96,250 46,575 49,680
Kannada 95 45 55 1,060 540 520
Malayalam 875 445 430 8,760 4,460 4,295
Tamil 1,910 950 955 80,600 38,460 42,140
Telugu 415 235 185 5,705 3,050 2,655
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 125 55 70
Hmong-Mien languages 55 20 30 200 95 105
Indo-European languages 213,800 103,735 110,065 978,300 469,640 508,670
Albanian 495 245 250 9,190 4,580 4,605
Armenian 490 215 275 8,630 4,065 4,560
Balto-Slavic languages 24,520 11,745 12,770 192,945 90,585 102,365
Baltic languages 150 70 80 2,305 950 1,355
Latvian 65 30 35 860 350 515
Lithuanian 80 40 45 1,440 600 840
Slavic languages 24,365 11,680 12,690 190,645 89,635 101,005
Belarusan 10 5 5 175 80 90
Bosnian 535 260 270 3,220 1,595 1,620
Bulgarian 885 410 480 4,830 2,350 2,480
Croatian 1,715 805 910 11,125 5,275 5,855
Czech 945 475 465 3,070 1,480 1,595
Macedonian 115 55 60 6,255 2,965 3,285
Polish 4,270 2,025 2,245 52,555 24,510 28,045
Russian 10,330 4,890 5,440 63,570 29,655 33,920
Serbian 3,350 1,705 1,650 23,175 11,335 11,840
Serbo-Croatian 435 205 235 1,925 920 1,010
Slovak 735 355 385 3,520 1,680 1,845
Slovene (Slovenian) 60 30 30 1,465 645 815
Ukrainian 950 445 505 15,415 6,995 8,420
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 355 160 190
Celtic languages 30 20 15 120 65 55
Scottish Gaelic 10 5 0 60 30 25
Welsh 15 10 10 30 10 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 35 20 15
Germanic languages 3,950 1,865 2,080 44,515 21,630 22,880
Afrikaans 410 200 205 755 365 390
Danish 165 85 80 280 135 150
Dutch 570 265 300 4,450 2,145 2,305
Frisian 5 5 5 90 45 45
German 2,470 1,145 1,325 37,255 18,140 19,120
Icelandic 50 25 25 45 20 30
Norwegian 65 30 30 70 30 40
Swedish 200 95 105 385 190 190
Vlaams (Flemish) 15 10 5 145 60 85
Yiddish 10 10 5 370 190 185
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 655 315 340
Greek 1,635 790 845 21,700 10,160 11,535
Indo-Iranian languages 153,170 74,880 78,295 435,835 215,755 220,080
Indo-Aryan languages 124,505 60,980 63,525 344,050 171,125 172,920
Bengali 1,565 770 795 29,590 14,595 14,995
Gujarati 2,695 1,190 1,495 45,445 22,410 23,035
Hindi 11,100 5,245 5,850 28,960 14,485 14,475
Kashmiri 5 0 0 65 30 35
Konkani 30 20 15 540 260 280
Marathi 235 120 115 2,420 1,230 1,190
Nepali 550 290 260 5,640 2,815 2,820
Oriya (Odia) 30 15 15 325 160 165
Punjabi (Panjabi) 102,080 50,295 51,790 132,135 66,410 65,725
Sindhi 575 245 330 2,880 1,320 1,560
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 595 290 305 4,595 2,250 2,345
Urdu 5,055 2,505 2,550 91,450 45,160 46,295
Iranian languages 28,490 13,810 14,680 90,730 44,090 46,640
Kurdish 1,020 510 505 3,675 1,900 1,770
Pashto 660 330 325 6,750 3,360 3,395
Persian (Farsi) 26,815 12,965 13,850 80,305 38,830 41,475
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 175 85 90 1,050 540 515
Italic (Romance) languages 29,510 13,980 15,525 265,375 122,790 142,585
Catalan 60 25 30 135 60 75
Italian 3,835 1,665 2,175 72,960 31,195 41,770
Portuguese 4,990 2,375 2,615 67,415 32,065 35,355
Romanian 3,085 1,475 1,605 19,920 9,380 10,535
Spanish 17,525 8,435 9,095 104,820 50,035 54,785
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 110 50 60
Japanese 8,005 3,285 4,725 6,040 2,590 3,450
Kartvelian languages 15 10 10 770 420 355
Georgian 15 10 5 775 420 355
Korean 32,775 15,085 17,690 48,540 22,685 25,855
Mongolic languages 160 75 85 225 115 110
Mongolian 160 80 85 230 120 110
Niger-Congo languages 715 315 395 12,120 5,400 6,725
Akan (Twi) 125 70 60 4,415 1,915 2,495
Bamanankan 5 0 0 25 15 15
Edo 20 10 10 305 120 180
Ewe 15 10 10 135 60 80
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 110 55 55
Ga 5 0 0 175 80 100
Ganda 5 5 5 195 85 110
Igbo 30 15 15 540 265 275
Lingala 35 15 25 225 100 130
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 475 230 240
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 45 15 30 420 160 260
Shona 35 20 20 455 210 245
Swahili 155 60 90 2,085 925 1,160
Wolof 0 0 5 130 65 65
Yoruba 40 20 20 1,300 625 675
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 140 60 80 1,120 500 625
Nilo-Saharan languages 100 50 55 550 260 290
Dinka 40 25 15 120 60 65
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 60 20 40 425 195 225
Sign languages 775 430 350 4,425 2,485 1,940
American Sign Language 275 135 140 1,605 830 770
Quebec Sign Language 5 0 0 25 15 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 500 295 210 2,795 1,640 1,150
Sino-Tibetan languages 274,695 126,000 148,700 448,200 210,560 237,640
Chinese languages 273,085 125,185 147,905 441,615 207,305 234,310
Cantonese 131,090 59,720 71,365 198,745 91,545 107,200
Hakka 660 275 385 2,870 1,305 1,575
Mandarin 129,525 59,840 69,690 220,535 105,360 115,175
Min Dong 60 30 35 265 115 145
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,385 1,995 2,390 5,775 2,635 3,140
Wu (Shanghainese) 2,405 1,105 1,300 3,690 1,735 1,955
Chinese, n.o.s. 4,865 2,185 2,685 9,630 4,565 5,070
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 45 50 100 45 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,605 815 800 6,580 3,250 3,330
Burmese 680 350 330 1,010 480 530
Karenic languages 680 330 350 1,360 685 675
Tibetan 160 85 75 3,875 1,925 1,945
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 90 45 45 335 165 170
Tai-Kadai languages 985 420 560 3,865 1,845 2,020
Lao 320 155 170 2,535 1,220 1,315
Thai 655 270 390 1,315 615 695
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 10 5 10
Turkic languages 1,500 785 720 12,435 6,200 6,230
Azerbaijani 185 100 85 770 385 380
Turkish 1,145 600 545 10,545 5,245 5,300
Uyghur 95 45 45 290 150 140
Uzbek 40 20 20 585 290 295
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 25 250 130 120
Uralic languages 1,850 870 975 15,330 6,990 8,340
Estonian 50 15 30 790 290 500
Finnish 395 170 225 1,835 780 1,050
Hungarian 1,410 685 725 12,700 5,915 6,790
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 110 55 60 465 245 225
Multiple responses 181,195 86,435 94,760 790,825 379,925 410,905
English and French 3,265 1,605 1,660 45,655 20,895 24,755
English and non-official language 175,135 83,580 91,555 719,595 347,730 371,865
French and non-official language 490 220 270 6,725 2,930 3,795
English, French and non-official language 2,300 1,025 1,275 18,855 8,365 10,490
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 2,244,265 1,097,095 1,147,170 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
None 1,745,045 860,010 885,030 11,071,665 5,436,665 5,635,000
English 223,750 108,280 115,470 896,170 437,015 459,155
French 17,875 8,180 9,690 243,970 108,390 135,580
Non-official language 249,460 116,805 132,650 1,056,960 501,315 555,645
Aboriginal 770 360 410 14,315 6,580 7,735
Non-Aboriginal 248,690 116,445 132,245 1,042,645 494,735 547,910
English and French 920 415 505 8,150 3,755 4,395
English and non-official language 4,765 2,225 2,535 19,105 9,370 9,735
French and non-official language 2,370 1,135 1,235 16,435 7,165 9,270
English, French and non-official language 75 35 40 415 205 215
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,899,830 920,025 979,805 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,820,110 881,720 938,390 10,556,935 5,115,460 5,441,475
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,086 38,059 27,445 33,539 39,889 28,676
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,822,630 884,045 938,580 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,975
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,011 33,395 25,639 30,641 35,753 26,585
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,633,275 804,160 829,115 9,391,800 4,650,130 4,741,675
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,397 39,080 26,819 32,871 39,831 27,012
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,263,560 538,385 725,180 7,632,575 3,402,810 4,229,770
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 2,178 1,087 3,189 4,206 2,034 5,463
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,371,380 694,380 677,005 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,613 39,822 28,398 33,946 39,490 29,413
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,900,040 920,145 979,890 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,820,500 881,760 938,740 10,556,925 5,114,340 5,442,580
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,981 54,557 37,925 47,915 56,780 39,585
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,823,095 884,185 938,905 10,559,935 5,114,725 5,445,210
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,920 43,683 32,493 39,318 45,443 33,564
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,632,760 804,030 828,730 9,391,645 4,649,230 4,742,415
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,606 55,980 37,511 47,890 57,511 38,459
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,263,805 537,790 726,015 7,632,220 3,402,745 4,229,475
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,023 5,757 6,220 7,346 6,763 7,815
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,371,335 694,755 676,575 7,790,680 3,995,700 3,794,985
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,652 54,292 36,781 47,369 55,263 39,057
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,900,040 920,145 979,890 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 589,860 333,750 256,105 3,737,385 2,082,480 1,654,900
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,477 60,158 48,861 55,121 60,345 49,713
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 66,984 74,942 56,613 68,628 76,536 58,676
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 90.9 93.6 87.3 88.9 92.1 84.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 74.9 78.4 70.1 72.9 76.0 68.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.1 6.4 12.7 11.1 7.9 15.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,899,830 920,025 979,805 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without total income 79,725 38,310 41,420 481,500 227,390 254,115
With total income 1,820,110 881,720 938,390 10,556,940 5,115,460 5,441,475
Percentage with total income 95.8 95.8 95.8 95.6 95.7 95.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 315,700 135,530 180,170 1,615,790 711,105 904,685
$10,000 to $19,999 322,935 135,320 187,615 1,829,355 742,710 1,086,645
$20,000 to $29,999 229,015 98,450 130,560 1,410,760 589,975 820,785
$30,000 to $39,999 195,040 88,095 106,940 1,147,510 519,550 627,955
$40,000 to $49,999 173,240 81,095 92,145 1,021,880 489,595 532,285
$50,000 to $59,999 136,850 68,580 68,265 809,115 415,950 393,165
$60,000 to $69,999 106,475 58,675 47,800 630,635 348,525 282,110
$70,000 to $79,999 81,390 46,600 34,795 479,890 277,725 202,165
$80,000 to $89,999 63,885 37,275 26,605 378,185 222,095 156,095
$90,000 to $99,999 45,930 27,895 18,035 324,810 181,815 142,995
$100,000 and over 149,650 104,205 45,450 909,005 616,420 292,585
$100,000 to $149,999 97,130 65,580 31,550 600,995 394,410 206,590
$150,000 and over 52,525 38,625 13,895 308,010 222,010 86,000
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,899,830 920,025 979,805 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without after-tax income 77,205 35,980 41,225 478,635 227,025 251,610
With after-tax income 1,822,625 884,045 938,580 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,980
Percentage with after-tax income 95.9 96.1 95.8 95.7 95.8 95.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 326,725 142,695 184,030 1,659,280 722,040 937,235
$10,000 to $19,999 337,690 143,595 194,090 1,906,875 777,330 1,129,540
$20,000 to $29,999 270,860 118,955 151,905 1,623,230 690,290 932,940
$30,000 to $39,999 231,350 106,065 125,280 1,377,100 642,645 734,450
$40,000 to $49,999 192,310 93,560 98,755 1,166,040 585,490 580,555
$50,000 to $59,999 139,765 75,900 63,860 845,305 464,610 380,700
$60,000 to $69,999 99,300 56,945 42,360 604,005 354,015 249,985
$70,000 to $79,999 71,505 41,850 29,655 465,485 268,140 197,345
$80,000 and over 153,135 104,485 48,650 912,490 611,260 301,230
$80,000 to $89,999 45,580 28,960 16,620 299,315 183,410 115,905
$90,000 to $99,999 28,965 19,470 9,495 174,110 116,330 57,785
$100,000 and over 78,590 56,055 22,540 439,070 311,525 127,540
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,899,830 920,025 979,805 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without employment income 528,450 225,650 302,800 3,247,760 1,344,515 1,903,245
With employment income 1,371,385 694,380 677,005 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Percentage with employment income 72.2 75.5 69.1 70.6 74.8 66.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 187,690 83,900 103,785 1,094,860 546,920 547,940
$5,000 to $9,999 104,015 44,525 59,490 635,305 281,135 354,165
$10,000 to $19,999 186,230 82,745 103,485 1,027,910 464,445 563,465
$20,000 to $29,999 154,315 70,230 84,085 827,805 372,185 455,625
$30,000 to $39,999 144,080 66,950 77,135 767,840 351,925 415,910
$40,000 to $49,999 132,915 62,845 70,065 709,775 341,320 368,450
$50,000 to $59,999 106,050 55,140 50,910 588,220 310,155 278,065
$60,000 to $69,999 84,185 48,355 35,830 465,670 263,430 202,240
$70,000 to $79,999 66,040 38,955 27,090 369,085 218,570 150,515
$80,000 and over 205,870 140,745 65,125 1,304,210 848,245 455,970
$80,000 to $89,999 52,670 31,560 21,105 307,660 182,660 125,005
$90,000 to $99,999 37,435 23,785 13,645 280,530 156,440 124,090
$100,000 and over 115,770 85,400 30,365 716,015 509,140 206,875
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 883,020 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 71,674 ... ... 74,287 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 62,565 ... ... 65,285 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 255,730 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,927 ... ... 36,900 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,632 ... ... 33,219 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 627,295 ... ... 3,827,875 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,895 ... ... 90,967 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,253 ... ... 79,528 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 883,240 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 94,774 ... ... 97,856 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 78,271 ... ... 80,322 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 255,900 ... ... 1,341,115 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 49,641 ... ... 49,571 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,033 ... ... 40,830 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 627,345 ... ... 3,828,060 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 113,184 ... ... 114,773 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 93,461 ... ... 94,157 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 883,020 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 26,975 ... ... 86,720 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 14,565 ... ... 70,245 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 27,295 ... ... 134,395 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 35,995 ... ... 185,245 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 33,390 ... ... 200,770 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 33,300 ... ... 189,450 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 33,655 ... ... 202,580 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 33,910 ... ... 207,180 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 33,920 ... ... 206,605 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 33,815 ... ... 202,015 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 64,820 ... ... 388,820 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 60,215 ... ... 363,580 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 55,310 ... ... 335,770 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 50,775 ... ... 309,105 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 45,150 ... ... 282,740 ... ...
$100,000 and over 299,935 ... ... 1,803,955 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 91,605 ... ... 560,090 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 65,825 ... ... 394,570 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 74,520 ... ... 449,885 ... ...
$200,000 and over 67,985 ... ... 399,410 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 883,020 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 28,685 ... ... 92,220 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 14,755 ... ... 71,480 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 27,765 ... ... 136,550 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 37,190 ... ... 192,920 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 37,880 ... ... 222,605 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 39,980 ... ... 211,440 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 40,775 ... ... 232,755 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 40,775 ... ... 244,335 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 41,175 ... ... 247,645 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 39,905 ... ... 241,965 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 74,575 ... ... 463,170 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 67,610 ... ... 422,695 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 61,470 ... ... 388,720 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 53,405 ... ... 342,330 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 46,490 ... ... 290,720 ... ...
$100,000 and over 230,595 ... ... 1,367,630 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 89,065 ... ... 539,915 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 55,445 ... ... 334,420 ... ...
$150,000 and over 86,080 ... ... 493,295 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 596,335 ... ... 3,689,580 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,148 ... ... 91,089 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,386 ... ... 79,531 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 198,615 ... ... 1,280,890 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 84,239 ... ... 81,459 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 73,018 ... ... 71,237 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 288,695 ... ... 1,716,115 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,516 ... ... 115,381 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 95,649 ... ... 99,205 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 86,855 ... ... 584,180 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,529 ... ... 54,363 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,751 ... ... 50,317 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 595,885 ... ... 3,689,080 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 113,833 ... ... 115,328 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 93,745 ... ... 94,410 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 198,235 ... ... 1,280,580 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 107,625 ... ... 104,425 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 87,349 ... ... 84,952 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 288,875 ... ... 1,717,295 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 133,160 ... ... 140,590 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 109,609 ... ... 114,144 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 86,640 ... ... 581,945 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 67,302 ... ... 67,748 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,757 ... ... 58,742 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 368,375 179,095 189,280 1,818,815 867,175 951,640
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 32,044 33,557 30,838 32,097 33,925 30,753
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,939 29,979 28,084 29,417 30,678 28,442
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 367,995 178,365 189,630 1,814,575 864,020 950,555
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 43,145 45,675 40,766 44,298 46,765 42,057
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 36,063 37,729 34,496 36,874 38,228 35,644
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 2,232,290 1,091,660 1,140,630 13,242,160 6,472,205 6,769,955
In the bottom half of the distribution 1,100,960 525,080 575,880 6,335,170 3,016,275 3,318,895
In the bottom decile 286,730 137,425 149,305 1,346,645 651,310 695,335
In the second decile 214,350 99,375 114,980 1,280,675 581,380 699,290
In the third decile 197,435 93,835 103,595 1,237,415 583,840 653,575
In the fourth decile 198,470 95,395 103,070 1,223,510 589,740 633,770
In the fifth decile 203,975 99,045 104,930 1,246,925 610,000 636,930
In the top half of the distribution 1,131,330 566,585 564,750 6,906,990 3,455,930 3,451,060
In the sixth decile 207,900 101,760 106,140 1,279,095 629,635 649,465
In the seventh decile 214,770 106,725 108,045 1,321,220 655,840 665,375
In the eighth decile 223,475 111,775 111,700 1,382,795 691,630 691,165
In the ninth decile 235,010 118,280 116,730 1,464,415 736,030 728,385
In the top decile 250,180 128,045 122,135 1,459,465 742,795 716,670
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 2,224,910 1,088,140 1,136,770 13,184,055 6,442,930 6,741,130
0 to 17 years 405,260 209,225 196,040 2,656,535 1,361,905 1,294,630
0 to 5 years 129,280 66,790 62,490 835,000 428,025 406,975
18 to 64 years 1,498,060 730,030 768,025 8,418,960 4,110,615 4,308,345
65 years and over 321,595 148,895 172,700 2,108,560 970,405 1,138,155
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 375,620 177,360 198,265 1,898,975 886,530 1,012,445
0 to 17 years 77,990 40,120 37,875 489,905 251,830 238,080
0 to 5 years 23,285 11,860 11,430 165,140 84,825 80,310
18 to 64 years 241,840 113,305 128,530 1,155,315 538,535 616,780
65 years and over 55,790 23,935 31,855 253,755 96,170 157,585
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 16.9 16.3 17.4 14.4 13.8 15.0
0 to 17 years (%) 19.2 19.2 19.3 18.4 18.5 18.4
0 to 5 years (%) 18.0 17.8 18.3 19.8 19.8 19.7
18 to 64 years (%) 16.1 15.5 16.7 13.7 13.1 14.3
65 years and over (%) 17.3 16.1 18.4 12.0 9.9 13.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 324,435 154,570 169,860 1,298,590 627,935 670,650
0 to 17 years 63,830 32,735 31,095 304,390 156,575 147,815
0 to 5 years 18,425 9,360 9,065 102,750 52,810 49,935
18 to 64 years 224,205 106,675 117,525 887,640 430,545 457,095
65 years and over 36,400 15,165 21,240 106,555 40,815 65,740
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 14.6 14.2 14.9 9.8 9.7 9.9
0 to 17 years (%) 15.8 15.6 15.9 11.5 11.5 11.4
0 to 5 years (%) 14.3 14.0 14.5 12.3 12.3 12.3
18 to 64 years (%) 15.0 14.6 15.3 10.5 10.5 10.6
65 years and over (%) 11.3 10.2 12.3 5.1 4.2 5.8
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,560 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Official languages 2,100,825 1,037,550 1,063,280 12,918,075 6,342,930 6,575,145
English 2,099,815 1,037,060 1,062,755 12,879,045 6,326,225 6,552,825
French 157,535 70,310 87,225 1,521,020 677,505 843,510
Non-official languages 1,170,410 551,015 619,395 4,431,270 2,115,510 2,315,760
Aboriginal languages 1,525 645 880 33,855 15,815 18,035
Algonquian languages 480 200 280 30,630 14,505 16,125
Blackfoot 15 0 15 15 15 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 300 145 155 6,560 3,160 3,395
Atikamekw 0 0 0 10 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Moose Cree 0 0 0 145 70 75
Naskapi 0 0 0 25 10 10
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 65 25 45
Plains Cree 85 45 40 105 50 50
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 20 0 15 605 255 350
Woods Cree 15 10 10 45 25 25
Cree, n.o.s. 180 90 95 5,620 2,760 2,865
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 10 10 180 95 85
Malecite 10 10 0 20 20 0
Mi'kmaq 15 10 10 160 75 85
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 145 40 100 23,980 11,285 12,690
Algonquin 15 10 10 205 95 105
Ojibway 120 35 80 16,220 7,600 8,630
Oji-Cree 10 0 0 7,515 3,585 3,935
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 200 105 100
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 40 50
Athabaskan languages 85 25 55 85 25 65
Northern Athabaskan languages 80 25 55 80 25 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 10 10 10 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 50 0 40 10 0 10
Chilcotin 0 0 10 10 0 10
Dene 10 0 0 45 20 30
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 10 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 55 30 25 0 0 0
Inuit languages 50 30 30 840 320 525
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 10 0 10 0 10
Inuktitut 45 15 30 730 285 445
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 105 35 70
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 1,940 810 1,125
Cayuga 0 0 0 120 35 85
Mohawk 10 10 0 1,625 710 915
Oneida 0 0 0 180 55 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 25 25
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 35 20 15 180 65 110
Salish languages 505 200 305 10 0 10
Comox 15 0 15 0 0 0
Halkomelem 135 55 80 0 0 0
Lillooet 20 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 35 10 20 0 10 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 225 100 125 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 55 15 40 10 0 10
Siouan languages 30 15 15 40 10 30
Dakota 20 0 10 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 20 0 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 160 70 95 10 0 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 40 10 30 10 0 10
Nisga'a 65 30 35 0 0 0
Tsimshian 60 35 25 10 0 10
Wakashan languages 95 45 55 10 10 0
Haisla 30 0 20 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 15 10 10 0 0 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 40 35 10 10 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 35 15 15 210 100 110
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,168,965 550,405 618,560 4,397,690 2,099,820 2,297,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 28,595 14,925 13,670 362,645 183,050 179,595
Berber languages 130 80 45 925 505 415
Kabyle 55 30 25 530 280 255
Berber languages, n.i.e. 70 50 20 390 225 165
Cushitic languages 1,875 870 1,010 34,160 15,155 19,000
Bilen 15 10 15 355 200 160
Oromo 190 115 80 2,075 905 1,175
Somali 1,670 760 910 31,535 13,925 17,610
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 370 170 205
Semitic languages 26,850 14,115 12,730 330,315 168,750 161,570
Amharic 1,745 895 850 16,010 7,565 8,445
Arabic 19,520 10,425 9,095 246,015 127,015 119,000
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 720 340 375 17,825 8,775 9,050
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 545 270 275 6,185 3,045 3,140
Harari 60 35 20 1,310 660 645
Hebrew 4,455 2,280 2,175 43,255 22,165 21,090
Maltese 150 80 65 7,020 3,455 3,570
Tigrigna 935 505 425 9,385 4,320 5,065
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 285 150 130 1,985 1,010 975
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 45 1,125 535 590
Austro-Asiatic languages 29,470 14,010 15,460 99,830 46,210 53,620
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,425 615 805 10,045 4,490 5,550
Vietnamese 28,110 13,400 14,705 90,265 41,965 48,300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 60 30 30 60 10 50
Austronesian languages 104,555 43,985 60,565 249,435 98,295 151,150
Bikol 495 200 285 755 340 425
Cebuano 4,135 1,620 2,510 9,475 3,650 5,830
Fijian 975 580 400 110 40 65
Hiligaynon 1,330 580 745 3,110 1,205 1,910
Ilocano 5,600 2,190 3,410 15,235 5,940 9,295
Malagasy 0 0 10 215 115 100
Malay 6,265 2,970 3,295 9,780 4,500 5,280
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 730 330 400 1,935 855 1,080
Pangasinan 435 180 260 565 245 320
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 94,500 39,135 55,360 232,935 91,110 141,820
Waray-Waray 255 110 140 410 125 285
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,135 555 580 1,785 755 1,030
Creole languages 1,720 930 795 30,260 13,525 16,735
Haitian Creole 55 25 35 1,430 605 830
Creole, n.o.s. 995 525 470 19,375 8,480 10,895
Creole languages, n.i.e. 685 385 295 9,685 4,525 5,155
Dravidian languages 8,725 4,620 4,105 196,315 97,975 98,335
Kannada 435 205 230 5,775 2,930 2,845
Malayalam 2,515 1,350 1,170 22,880 11,535 11,345
Tamil 4,820 2,510 2,310 157,700 77,975 79,730
Telugu 1,385 805 575 16,315 8,925 7,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 70 25 40 495 250 240
Hmong-Mien languages 150 80 75 545 265 280
Indo-European languages 509,685 249,375 260,310 2,608,060 1,265,535 1,342,525
Albanian 1,080 545 535 22,375 11,180 11,195
Armenian 1,390 695 695 18,435 8,860 9,575
Balto-Slavic languages 62,220 29,785 32,440 473,565 221,450 252,120
Baltic languages 570 290 275 10,545 4,495 6,050
Latvian 290 165 125 4,675 2,070 2,610
Lithuanian 280 130 150 5,875 2,430 3,445
Slavic languages 61,820 29,575 32,245 465,170 217,885 247,285
Belarusan 205 90 110 1,360 680 680
Bosnian 1,695 845 850 9,915 4,905 5,010
Bulgarian 1,915 845 1,065 10,410 5,060 5,350
Croatian 7,535 3,705 3,830 46,580 22,880 23,700
Czech 4,090 1,920 2,165 14,045 6,615 7,430
Macedonian 330 170 160 21,505 10,365 11,140
Polish 13,005 6,225 6,780 142,985 65,415 77,575
Russian 22,865 10,785 12,080 138,735 64,355 74,380
Serbian 7,730 3,965 3,765 53,250 26,725 26,525
Serbo-Croatian 1,215 575 635 5,815 2,845 2,965
Slovak 2,775 1,300 1,465 12,035 5,550 6,490
Slovene (Slovenian) 665 295 365 7,935 3,550 4,390
Ukrainian 5,450 2,395 3,055 54,615 24,125 30,490
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 225 110 115 1,750 935 815
Celtic languages 1,095 630 465 3,800 1,880 1,920
Scottish Gaelic 310 205 110 1,480 720 765
Welsh 115 60 60 685 300 390
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 670 365 305 1,650 870 785
Germanic languages 49,300 23,840 25,465 274,305 130,610 143,700
Afrikaans 3,620 1,875 1,740 7,360 3,625 3,735
Danish 2,100 1,000 1,100 5,440 2,455 2,980
Dutch 7,610 3,625 3,995 63,410 29,875 33,535
Frisian 85 45 40 1,655 820 835
German 33,500 16,385 17,110 189,035 90,730 98,305
Icelandic 190 100 90 285 130 155
Norwegian 1,250 645 605 2,140 975 1,165
Swedish 2,485 1,090 1,390 5,125 2,345 2,785
Vlaams (Flemish) 200 115 90 2,275 1,050 1,225
Yiddish 365 165 195 7,175 3,535 3,640
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 70 40 30 3,290 1,645 1,645
Greek 6,750 3,415 3,330 80,690 40,105 40,590
Indo-Iranian languages 288,160 143,285 144,875 915,765 463,175 452,585
Indo-Aryan languages 240,830 119,440 121,390 759,390 384,940 374,450
Bengali 3,130 1,605 1,520 59,685 30,420 29,265
Gujarati 10,265 4,835 5,430 103,890 52,380 51,510
Hindi 68,905 33,580 35,325 250,095 127,765 122,335
Kashmiri 40 25 20 600 300 300
Konkani 340 165 170 5,490 2,515 2,975
Marathi 1,235 625 610 10,360 5,380 4,980
Nepali 1,145 570 575 10,245 5,115 5,135
Oriya (Odia) 55 35 20 1,090 515 570
Punjabi (Panjabi) 181,205 90,500 90,700 282,065 145,050 137,015
Sindhi 3,025 1,295 1,730 11,515 5,385 6,130
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 2,135 1,110 1,030 18,555 9,230 9,330
Urdu 14,055 7,350 6,705 231,500 117,305 114,190
Iranian languages 48,325 24,385 23,945 163,490 81,710 81,785
Kurdish 2,075 1,095 975 8,795 4,755 4,040
Pashto 1,525 845 680 15,315 8,145 7,170
Persian (Farsi) 46,055 23,210 22,840 145,465 72,275 73,190
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 750 375 375 4,665 2,495 2,175
Italic (Romance) languages 112,190 53,450 58,740 880,330 418,225 462,105
Catalan 240 125 120 515 275 240
Italian 24,350 11,785 12,560 333,645 161,190 172,455
Portuguese 15,040 7,180 7,865 193,520 93,885 99,635
Romanian 7,855 3,890 3,960 49,635 23,205 26,430
Spanish 70,585 33,290 37,300 337,615 156,040 181,580
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 215 125 85 1,355 745 605
Japanese 27,510 11,900 15,615 25,675 11,535 14,140
Kartvelian languages 90 50 45 1,555 775 780
Georgian 90 50 40 1,555 770 785
Korean 48,680 22,290 26,390 79,175 36,930 42,245
Mongolic languages 315 155 155 515 225 285
Mongolian 315 155 155 515 225 285
Niger-Congo languages 5,615 2,915 2,700 70,570 33,620 36,945
Akan (Twi) 480 270 205 15,950 7,520 8,435
Bamanankan 25 15 10 385 195 185
Edo 115 60 55 2,130 930 1,195
Ewe 110 75 35 880 435 445
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 45 15 35 700 320 375
Ga 90 55 30 1,340 645 695
Ganda 110 60 45 1,225 550 675
Igbo 205 125 80 4,025 2,105 1,920
Lingala 225 100 125 4,885 2,165 2,720
Rundi (Kirundi) 100 40 65 2,555 1,080 1,475
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 200 90 110 2,220 885 1,330
Shona 255 120 140 2,350 1,055 1,300
Swahili 2,565 1,380 1,185 16,750 8,110 8,640
Wolof 30 15 15 730 355 375
Yoruba 505 260 245 10,495 5,345 5,150
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,270 580 695 11,210 5,255 5,950
Nilo-Saharan languages 280 145 135 2,025 1,020 1,010
Dinka 45 35 15 415 220 200
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 230 110 120 1,615 805 810
Sign languages 3,230 1,280 1,950 18,865 7,645 11,220
American Sign Language 1,820 605 1,215 10,220 3,695 6,525
Quebec Sign Language 10 0 0 235 60 180
Sign languages, n.i.e. 1,470 695 775 8,690 4,005 4,680
Sino-Tibetan languages 416,185 191,945 224,245 689,145 324,575 364,565
Chinese languages 413,750 190,715 223,040 679,170 319,635 359,530
Cantonese 221,150 102,350 118,795 341,875 159,280 182,600
Hakka 2,490 1,185 1,300 7,865 3,445 4,420
Mandarin 236,910 106,760 130,155 385,395 179,890 205,510
Min Dong 115 55 60 810 330 480
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 15,040 6,665 8,375 16,980 7,650 9,330
Wu (Shanghainese) 5,190 2,260 2,930 8,305 3,860 4,440
Chinese, n.o.s. 8,450 3,850 4,595 16,455 7,710 8,745
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 180 70 110 185 95 90
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,710 1,355 1,360 10,460 5,200 5,260
Burmese 1,385 685 700 2,215 1,055 1,165
Karenic languages 895 445 445 1,820 905 920
Tibetan 290 160 130 5,695 2,845 2,850
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 290 135 155 1,245 645 605
Tai-Kadai languages 3,655 1,475 2,180 11,120 4,945 6,180
Lao 1,080 490 590 6,740 3,215 3,520
Thai 2,760 1,055 1,705 5,195 2,065 3,135
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 10 20
Turkic languages 5,860 3,180 2,685 33,335 17,310 16,025
Azerbaijani 825 445 380 3,260 1,710 1,550
Turkish 4,795 2,590 2,200 27,850 14,510 13,340
Uyghur 105 50 60 700 350 345
Uzbek 170 95 75 1,405 700 705
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 225 120 105 915 450 465
Uralic languages 8,130 3,815 4,320 58,370 27,060 31,310
Estonian 365 160 205 4,785 2,155 2,625
Finnish 1,820 690 1,130 11,145 4,865 6,280
Hungarian 5,975 2,970 3,005 42,545 20,070 22,480
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 685 380 300 3,675 1,950 1,725
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,555 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,923,530 945,800 977,725 12,223,065 5,987,360 6,235,705
Canadian citizens aged under 18 370,125 191,590 178,535 2,546,075 1,305,820 1,240,255
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 1,553,405 754,205 799,195 9,676,990 4,681,540 4,995,445
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 309,015 146,190 162,825 1,019,095 484,880 534,215
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,555 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,216,705 616,680 600,025 9,188,815 4,555,270 4,633,545
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 940,535 438,815 501,725 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Before 1981 190,755 91,520 99,230 1,077,745 507,500 570,240
1981 to 1990 115,735 54,010 61,720 513,995 246,235 267,755
1991 to 2000 239,750 110,660 129,085 834,510 390,315 444,195
2001 to 2010 257,780 118,270 139,510 953,730 446,895 506,835
2001 to 2005 119,690 54,775 64,910 490,560 230,950 259,610
2006 to 2010 138,090 63,495 74,600 463,170 215,945 247,225
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 136,515 64,350 72,170 472,170 223,715 248,450
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 75,310 36,500 38,810 201,200 102,305 98,895
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 940,535 438,810 501,725 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,485
Under 5 years 72,970 37,090 35,885 369,955 184,255 185,705
5 to 14 years 149,360 77,155 72,205 685,085 345,865 339,225
15 to 24 years 194,335 88,380 105,955 855,475 381,025 474,450
25 to 44 years 403,665 180,565 223,100 1,579,500 741,340 838,160
45 years and over 120,195 55,620 64,575 362,130 162,180 199,945
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 940,535 438,810 501,725 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Americas 60,695 28,760 31,935 598,950 265,930 333,025
Brazil 2,715 1,115 1,600 14,705 6,700 8,010
Colombia 2,985 1,380 1,610 28,815 13,085 15,730
El Salvador 4,310 2,190 2,120 20,920 10,165 10,750
Guyana 865 405 465 79,745 35,325 44,420
Haiti 245 105 140 10,195 4,410 5,785
Jamaica 2,075 1,090 985 119,840 51,320 68,525
Mexico 7,475 3,280 4,195 30,075 13,895 16,185
Peru 2,595 1,120 1,465 10,550 4,660 5,895
Trinidad and Tobago 1,805 850 955 52,810 23,515 29,300
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 23,620 11,530 12,090 109,005 47,170 61,830
Other places of birth in Americas 12,005 5,700 6,300 122,280 55,685 66,600
Europe 151,850 74,650 77,205 1,144,295 546,250 598,050
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,785 1,840 1,950 21,300 10,655 10,645
Croatia 3,855 1,955 1,895 27,330 13,495 13,835
France 3,220 1,675 1,545 13,385 6,310 7,070
Germany 11,330 5,455 5,875 63,460 29,685 33,775
Greece 2,680 1,385 1,300 36,575 18,225 18,350
Hungary 3,420 1,755 1,665 22,085 10,495 11,590
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 3,425 1,890 1,530 15,275 7,415 7,860
Italy 9,955 5,070 4,890 157,815 78,510 79,305
Netherlands 5,015 2,505 2,515 47,400 23,910 23,490
Poland 9,815 4,630 5,185 96,000 43,155 52,845
Portugal 4,460 2,210 2,250 103,025 50,240 52,785
Romania 6,745 3,290 3,455 42,720 19,720 23,000
Russian Federation 8,080 3,485 4,595 42,980 18,540 24,440
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 3,645 1,830 1,815 23,695 11,610 12,085
Ukraine 5,150 2,445 2,700 39,945 18,150 21,795
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 47,260 23,700 23,565 264,125 125,730 138,390
Other places of birth in Europe 20,015 9,530 10,480 127,190 60,395 66,790
Africa 30,090 15,220 14,870 226,770 109,585 117,185
Algeria 425 275 150 2,925 1,480 1,450
Egypt 2,020 1,090 930 34,510 18,000 16,510
Ethiopia 1,650 825 830 15,570 7,230 8,340
Kenya 3,895 1,780 2,110 14,940 6,910 8,025
Morocco 695 365 330 5,485 2,690 2,795
Nigeria 1,160 610 550 20,630 10,285 10,345
Somalia 1,010 485 525 16,970 6,845 10,125
South Africa, Republic of 7,130 3,700 3,425 19,390 9,545 9,840
Other places of birth in Africa 12,100 6,075 6,025 96,355 46,610 49,745
Asia 674,920 309,310 365,615 1,869,805 886,570 983,240
Afghanistan 4,820 2,425 2,395 33,145 16,490 16,655
Bangladesh 1,865 945 920 39,410 19,970 19,440
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 180,300 80,410 99,895 317,225 143,705 173,515
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 70,795 32,515 38,280 108,030 50,945 57,090
India 121,910 59,425 62,480 360,540 179,950 180,590
IranCensus data footnote 61 34,310 17,400 16,910 86,810 43,445 43,360
Iraq 5,145 2,630 2,510 50,390 25,280 25,115
Japan 10,330 3,065 7,265 8,145 2,550 5,585
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 35,310 16,025 19,285 57,085 26,660 30,425
Lebanon 1,750 990 765 34,545 18,145 16,405
Pakistan 8,870 4,540 4,325 142,265 71,925 70,345
Philippines 94,910 40,075 54,840 231,760 93,730 138,030
Sri Lanka 4,130 2,155 1,970 109,855 53,640 56,215
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,265 1,140 1,130 22,680 11,405 11,270
Taiwan 35,495 15,995 19,500 17,840 7,775 10,065
Viet Nam 23,380 10,925 12,455 80,525 36,545 43,985
Other places of birth in Asia 39,350 18,650 20,700 169,555 84,400 85,160
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 22,985 10,875 12,105 12,330 6,330 5,990
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 136,515 64,350 72,165 472,170 223,720 248,450
Americas 9,680 4,945 4,735 60,700 29,005 31,700
Brazil 905 420 485 3,180 1,505 1,675
Colombia 450 215 235 4,520 2,005 2,520
Cuba 65 35 35 1,950 910 1,045
Haiti 10 0 0 2,575 1,140 1,435
Jamaica 155 110 45 8,935 4,840 4,090
Mexico 2,210 1,115 1,090 5,670 2,745 2,925
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,860 2,075 1,785 14,635 7,225 7,405
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 215 100 115 2,460 1,120 1,340
Other places of birth in Americas 1,810 865 945 16,775 7,510 9,265
Europe 12,995 6,715 6,280 45,295 22,250 23,045
France 785 415 365 2,010 1,025 985
Germany 755 440 315 1,695 885 805
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,180 740 445 1,900 1,185 715
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 200 110 90 880 400 480
Romania 540 240 305 2,425 995 1,430
Russian Federation 1,375 495 885 4,905 1,790 3,115
Ukraine 890 355 535 4,455 2,005 2,445
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 3,520 2,060 1,455 7,780 4,515 3,265
Other places of birth in Europe 3,750 1,860 1,885 19,245 9,450 9,795
Africa 4,145 2,150 1,995 39,380 19,045 20,330
Algeria 55 35 20 415 180 240
Cameroon 55 25 30 1,390 640 750
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 105 65 45 1,835 845 990
Côte d'Ivoire 10 10 10 605 245 360
Egypt 515 280 235 8,220 4,290 3,935
Eritrea 295 160 130 2,055 1,010 1,045
Ethiopia 255 140 110 2,505 1,115 1,385
Morocco 110 55 50 655 275 375
Nigeria 355 170 180 5,910 2,895 3,015
Somalia 350 140 210 2,065 965 1,100
South Africa, Republic of 700 380 325 1,410 715 695
Tunisia 70 30 40 310 155 150
Other places of birth in Africa 1,275 665 605 12,010 5,715 6,295
Asia 107,710 49,475 58,235 324,820 152,205 172,615
Afghanistan 860 455 405 5,785 2,845 2,945
Bangladesh 385 180 200 8,180 4,055 4,125
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 32,830 14,595 18,230 58,840 26,025 32,815
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,650 695 955 1,985 800 1,190
India 21,070 10,555 10,515 69,325 35,060 34,265
IranCensus data footnote 61 8,195 4,085 4,105 21,225 10,300 10,930
Iraq 1,825 900 920 14,645 7,315 7,330
Israel 295 170 125 2,050 1,085 970
Japan 1,820 460 1,355 1,385 370 1,015
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,345 2,725 3,620 6,320 2,855 3,470
Lebanon 205 110 95 3,230 1,685 1,545
Nepal 215 90 125 3,395 1,725 1,665
Pakistan 1,590 800 790 25,435 12,425 13,015
Philippines 19,750 8,905 10,840 53,190 21,740 31,450
Saudi Arabia 320 145 175 3,140 1,615 1,530
Sri Lanka 455 230 230 8,185 3,580 4,605
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,765 880 880 12,710 6,590 6,120
Taiwan 2,185 875 1,310 1,015 435 580
Turkey 360 200 160 2,590 1,440 1,145
United Arab Emirates 300 145 155 4,290 2,230 2,055
Viet Nam 1,505 595 905 3,885 1,520 2,365
Other places of birth in Asia 3,795 1,680 2,115 13,995 6,505 7,485
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 1,985 1,065 925 1,980 1,215 765
Australia 1,065 565 505 1,535 965 565
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 920 500 420 445 250 200
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,560 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,032,710 484,055 548,655 4,122,840 1,953,095 2,169,740
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 559,925 284,835 275,090 3,049,835 1,525,300 1,524,540
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 639,910 323,100 316,810 6,069,485 2,993,845 3,075,640
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 763,565 354,075 409,490 2,825,480 1,331,730 1,493,750
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 441,255 211,760 229,495 1,364,380 677,695 686,685
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 169,275 99,370 69,905 540,795 338,460 202,335
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 271,985 112,390 159,590 823,580 339,240 484,350
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 241,750 100,285 141,465 940,405 382,890 557,520
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 69,605 37,175 32,435 482,665 253,750 228,910
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 10,950 4,860 6,090 38,035 17,400 20,640
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,560 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 55,480 26,335 29,145 374,395 179,970 194,420
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 53,775 25,525 28,255 361,125 173,685 187,445
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 32,685 15,505 17,185 236,680 112,840 123,845
Métis 20,710 9,845 10,865 120,585 59,015 61,570
Inuk (Inuit) 380 175 210 3,860 1,835 2,030
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 985 470 515 5,730 2,680 3,045
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 715 340 375 7,540 3,615 3,930
Non-Aboriginal identity 2,177,065 1,065,655 1,111,410 12,867,765 6,292,265 6,575,500
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,560 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 22,140 10,245 11,890 170,895 81,560 89,335
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 2,210,410 1,081,745 1,128,665 13,071,265 6,390,680 6,680,585
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,555 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 12,620 6,060 6,560 112,875 54,840 58,035
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 12,360 5,925 6,435 111,575 54,180 57,395
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 10,125 4,755 5,370 97,430 47,130 50,305
Métis single ancestry 2,095 1,100 995 12,925 6,490 6,435
Inuit single ancestry 135 70 65 1,220 565 655
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 260 135 125 1,295 665 640
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 240 125 120 1,055 545 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 20 15 0 145 70 75
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 65 25 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 54,580 26,120 28,465 405,425 192,320 213,100
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 52,405 25,130 27,275 395,205 187,695 207,510
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 34,865 16,750 18,120 276,920 130,810 146,110
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 17,205 8,225 8,980 113,785 54,830 58,955
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 335 160 175 4,500 2,050 2,450
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 2,180 990 1,190 10,215 4,620 5,590
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,100 975 1,130 9,305 4,205 5,100
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25 0 20 595 290 305
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25 0 25 300 125 170
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 20 0 15 15 0 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 2,165,345 1,059,815 1,105,535 12,723,865 6,225,080 6,498,785
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,560 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,144,970 546,030 598,945 3,885,585 1,878,075 2,007,505
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 280,625 140,390 140,240 1,150,415 582,010 568,400
Chinese 457,460 213,935 243,525 754,550 359,230 395,315
Black 28,420 14,745 13,675 627,715 296,270 331,445
Filipino 120,745 53,440 67,305 311,675 132,440 179,230
Latin American 33,535 15,965 17,565 195,950 93,645 102,310
Arab 16,035 8,595 7,440 210,435 109,585 100,850
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 43,435 20,685 22,750 133,855 63,255 70,605
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 44,930 22,905 22,020 154,670 77,385 77,280
Korean 50,820 23,480 27,340 88,935 42,445 46,495
Japanese 28,565 11,915 16,655 30,830 13,595 17,235
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 6,115 3,010 3,105 97,970 46,105 51,860
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 34,290 16,960 17,330 128,585 62,105 66,485
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,087,575 545,965 541,610 9,356,575 4,594,165 4,762,410
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,555 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
North American Aboriginal origins 67,205 32,175 35,025 518,300 247,160 271,135
First Nations (North American Indian) 47,395 22,615 24,775 385,505 183,075 202,430
Inuit 570 255 315 6,870 3,150 3,720
Métis 21,695 10,425 11,265 137,485 66,245 71,235
Other North American origins 312,140 156,960 155,180 3,220,595 1,585,255 1,635,340
Acadian 1,380 705 680 16,580 8,135 8,450
American 28,500 13,835 14,665 140,165 67,480 72,690
Canadian 291,825 147,020 144,800 3,109,770 1,531,645 1,578,125
New Brunswicker 10 0 0 320 190 125
Newfoundlander 555 340 220 10,850 5,520 5,325
Nova Scotian 70 40 35 1,485 685 800
Ontarian 35 25 15 2,165 1,085 1,075
Québécois 695 400 295 5,390 2,730 2,665
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 155 70 80 675 375 300
European origins 1,053,015 524,725 528,290 8,151,470 3,978,900 4,172,570
British Isles origins 663,690 331,545 332,150 4,900,430 2,380,595 2,519,835
Channel Islander 140 80 60 1,120 530 590
Cornish 210 110 100 755 370 385
English 406,645 201,710 204,935 2,808,805 1,357,650 1,451,160
Irish 241,090 116,280 124,810 2,095,460 991,625 1,103,835
Manx 685 330 355 2,450 1,320 1,130
Scottish 297,740 146,535 151,200 2,107,295 1,016,260 1,091,030
Welsh 39,220 18,995 20,230 198,475 94,555 103,920
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 49,025 24,310 24,715 323,185 152,525 170,660
French origins 130,810 63,215 67,595 1,350,520 643,360 707,160
Alsatian 100 50 55 1,235 495 740
Breton 40 15 25 290 175 120
Corsican 60 20 35 205 125 85
French 130,700 63,165 67,540 1,349,255 642,790 706,470
Western European origins (except French origins) 271,345 134,200 137,145 1,766,975 864,010 902,970
Austrian 18,595 8,750 9,845 72,475 35,415 37,065
Bavarian 65 40 25 450 225 230
Belgian 7,230 3,615 3,615 57,890 28,460 29,430
Dutch 66,435 32,920 33,510 527,750 259,585 268,165
Flemish 880 450 425 4,005 2,005 1,995
Frisian 120 35 90 2,705 1,400 1,305
German 193,385 95,745 97,645 1,189,670 579,315 610,355
Luxembourger 290 155 135 915 500 415
Swiss 9,930 5,035 4,890 59,835 29,395 30,440
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 400 175 225 1,095 560 530
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 112,610 54,410 58,200 266,085 127,885 138,195
Danish 19,850 9,730 10,125 53,555 26,355 27,195
Finnish 12,345 5,785 6,565 76,755 36,955 39,800
Icelandic 9,410 4,675 4,730 13,215 6,325 6,895
Norwegian 42,585 20,855 21,735 59,335 28,350 30,980
Swedish 35,495 16,365 19,130 71,035 32,705 38,325
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 4,600 2,340 2,265 12,540 6,400 6,140
Eastern European origins 228,655 110,750 117,900 1,339,610 644,610 695,000
Bulgarian 2,830 1,300 1,530 16,750 8,230 8,525
Byelorussian 1,755 900 850 11,690 5,645 6,045
Czech 10,385 5,050 5,330 42,340 20,815 21,530
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,095 1,050 1,045 14,810 6,820 7,990
Estonian 2,105 965 1,135 15,075 7,255 7,825
Hungarian 23,045 11,435 11,610 163,500 79,850 83,655
Latvian 2,290 1,205 1,085 18,095 8,615 9,480
Lithuanian 3,795 1,835 1,960 35,100 16,965 18,135
Moldovan 690 325 365 3,905 1,910 1,995
Polish 63,150 30,305 32,845 523,490 251,575 271,910
Romanian 15,925 7,710 8,215 98,235 46,825 51,410
Russian 53,225 25,180 28,050 220,850 103,650 117,200
Slovak 5,665 2,640 3,025 40,535 19,645 20,885
Ukrainian 83,080 40,425 42,650 376,440 181,725 194,715
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,090 945 1,150 10,330 4,940 5,390
Southern European origins 182,440 90,850 91,590 1,772,160 880,335 891,830
Albanian 1,235 615 620 25,980 13,085 12,895
Bosnian 2,450 1,205 1,240 14,680 7,255 7,425
Catalan 65 55 10 285 180 110
Croatian 14,520 7,520 7,000 82,220 41,350 40,875
Cypriot 290 155 140 4,400 2,170 2,230
Greek 14,750 7,595 7,160 148,555 74,830 73,720
Italian 81,005 41,110 39,890 931,805 467,100 464,705
Kosovar 170 90 85 1,305 655 650
Macedonian 825 455 375 39,440 19,820 19,625
Maltese 1,010 555 455 35,255 17,525 17,730
Montenegrin 570 260 310 2,545 1,295 1,250
Portuguese 23,050 11,270 11,780 324,930 160,970 163,960
Serbian 9,740 5,075 4,665 66,835 34,035 32,800
Sicilian 180 110 75 4,190 2,090 2,100
Slovenian 2,780 1,335 1,450 26,485 13,215 13,275
Spanish 41,780 19,580 22,200 171,145 78,880 92,265
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 2,865 1,275 1,590 20,245 9,785 10,460
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 220 105 120 965 425 540
Other European origins 17,535 9,100 8,440 105,865 53,050 52,820
Basque 445 260 180 1,585 805 780
Jewish 10,545 5,440 5,100 77,280 38,860 38,425
Roma (Gypsy) 305 115 195 2,295 1,050 1,245
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 485 240 240 2,065 1,110 955
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 5,890 3,095 2,795 23,290 11,540 11,750
Caribbean origins 15,210 7,630 7,575 462,600 213,660 248,940
Antiguan 130 60 65 3,275 1,480 1,800
Bahamian 150 85 60 2,305 1,190 1,115
Barbadian 1,225 640 580 26,625 12,375 14,250
Bermudan 135 70 70 2,010 925 1,085
Carib 60 40 20 2,295 855 1,440
Cuban 800 415 385 14,490 6,625 7,865
Dominican 495 225 270 9,180 4,420 4,760
Grenadian 280 155 130 14,690 6,420 8,275
Guadeloupean 10 0 0 70 20 50
Haitian 595 270 330 17,715 8,085 9,630
Jamaican 5,960 3,125 2,830 257,060 119,100 137,955
Kittitian/Nevisian 95 50 50 2,260 1,090 1,175
Martinican 20 0 20 195 65 125
Montserratan 20 10 10 620 300 325
Puerto Rican 255 120 135 1,495 755 740
St. Lucian 115 55 60 7,170 3,195 3,985
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,955 1,490 1,465 59,560 27,850 31,710
Vincentian/Grenadinian 295 130 165 12,155 5,250 6,905
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,365 615 750 56,865 25,380 31,480
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,325 615 700 16,970 7,770 9,195
Latin, Central and South American origins 46,745 22,670 24,070 322,210 153,045 169,165
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,650 845 805 10,795 5,040 5,750
Arawak 50 20 25 1,055 470 585
Argentinian 1,275 580 700 11,460 5,620 5,840
Belizean 35 20 20 810 395 415
Bolivian 180 60 115 1,885 935 955
Brazilian 3,900 1,770 2,135 18,395 8,760 9,635
Chilean 3,645 1,750 1,895 14,625 7,015 7,610
Colombian 4,460 2,190 2,270 40,820 19,345 21,480
Costa Rican 450 225 225 2,790 1,380 1,410
Ecuadorian 725 350 380 20,385 9,650 10,735
Guatemalan 1,935 1,025 905 10,040 4,870 5,170
Guyanese 1,170 620 555 73,360 34,050 39,315
Hispanic 1,185 565 620 5,805 2,790 3,015
Honduran 1,100 570 530 3,360 1,590 1,765
Maya 590 310 280 2,500 1,285 1,215
Mexican 14,140 6,745 7,400 43,120 20,735 22,380
Nicaraguan 1,005 445 560 7,100 3,440 3,665
Panamanian 190 100 85 2,475 1,125 1,355
Paraguayan 225 130 100 600 280 320
Peruvian 2,920 1,370 1,550 14,780 6,985 7,800
Salvadorean 5,170 2,645 2,520 27,595 13,530 14,070
Uruguayan 260 125 125 4,200 2,150 2,050
Venezuelan 1,490 710 780 11,750 5,320 6,430
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 2,360 1,170 1,200 14,095 6,745 7,350
African origins 38,515 19,760 18,755 414,095 203,260 210,835
Central and West African origins 4,760 2,565 2,195 85,735 42,745 42,990
Akan 30 20 10 965 540 425
Angolan 50 25 25 1,635 815 820
Ashanti 65 25 40 1,205 620 585
Beninese 25 15 15 555 280 270
Burkinabe 20 15 10 415 190 225
Cameroonian 90 50 40 4,700 2,330 2,370
Chadian 10 0 0 645 320 325
Congolese 680 355 320 10,425 4,960 5,460
Edo 60 40 15 1,025 545 480
Ewe 55 25 25 180 95 80
Gabonese 10 0 10 170 80 90
Gambian 15 10 0 630 305 330
Ghanaian 1,190 665 530 24,850 12,060 12,790
Guinean 125 40 80 1,105 550 560
Ibo 205 115 80 1,940 1,035 905
Ivorian 45 25 15 1,350 600 745
Liberian 205 90 115 770 365 405
Malian 20 15 10 490 250 240
Malinké 0 0 0 345 160 185
Nigerian 1,605 885 720 26,560 13,620 12,940
Peulh 20 10 15 135 80 55
Senegalese 50 35 15 1,000 500 495
Sierra Leonean 90 45 50 1,175 585 585
Togolese 80 50 35 670 370 300
Wolof 0 0 0 80 45 35
Yoruba 130 70 60 4,055 2,155 1,900
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 355 170 190 4,745 2,340 2,410
North African origins 7,065 3,705 3,360 86,665 44,970 41,695
Algerian 600 350 250 4,065 2,035 2,030
Berber 185 115 70 1,845 985 860
Coptic 110 65 50 2,305 1,185 1,120
Dinka 15 0 10 205 110 95
Egyptian 3,265 1,700 1,565 52,845 27,465 25,375
Libyan 180 125 50 3,785 2,015 1,760
Maure 105 40 65 290 160 125
Moroccan 1,445 775 675 12,305 6,310 6,000
Sudanese 905 395 515 8,975 4,600 4,375
Tunisian 375 205 170 2,295 1,210 1,085
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 165 95 65 1,755 920 830
Southern and East African origins 16,175 8,165 8,015 128,910 61,680 67,230
Afrikaner 320 145 175 560 285 275
Amhara 115 60 55 720 360 360
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 235 125 110 870 455 415
Burundian 185 80 110 3,105 1,465 1,640
Djiboutian 0 0 0 1,035 460 575
Eritrean 950 505 445 11,870 5,740 6,125
Ethiopian 2,005 1,045 955 22,560 10,755 11,800
Harari 0 0 0 475 255 215
Kenyan 1,125 550 575 5,860 2,780 3,080
Malagasy 80 50 30 430 200 230
Mauritian 735 415 325 3,600 1,830 1,770
Oromo 120 75 50 1,290 610 685
Rwandan 305 165 140 3,215 1,380 1,830
Seychellois 15 10 0 350 140 205
Somali 2,080 1,000 1,080 40,995 19,200 21,795
South African 5,680 2,870 2,810 19,760 9,790 9,970
Tanzanian 400 165 230 2,610 1,300 1,315
Tigrian 185 100 85 770 395 375
Ugandan 565 290 280 2,950 1,445 1,505
Zambian 110 55 50 805 410 395
Zimbabwean 520 265 255 3,425 1,595 1,830
Zulu 50 10 35 440 225 215
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,290 660 640 8,475 3,900 4,570
Other African origins 11,115 5,645 5,470 119,670 57,245 62,420
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,405 720 685 17,380 7,720 9,660
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 9,800 4,970 4,835 103,560 50,150 53,410
Asian origins 1,088,735 518,200 570,535 3,100,450 1,506,795 1,593,655
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 83,305 42,995 40,310 523,340 265,615 257,730
Afghan 7,435 3,760 3,675 54,535 27,255 27,280
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,450 2,415 2,030 44,705 23,345 21,360
Armenian 2,685 1,390 1,300 29,675 14,570 15,105
Assyrian 450 240 205 12,075 6,140 5,935
Azerbaijani 890 515 375 4,105 1,995 2,110
Georgian 490 275 215 2,815 1,415 1,395
Hazara 50 30 25 680 390 290
Iranian 43,040 21,805 21,235 117,065 58,995 58,065
Iraqi 5,100 2,585 2,515 50,460 25,420 25,035
Israeli 1,960 1,030 930 17,080 8,890 8,185
Jordanian 585 310 270 9,660 5,110 4,545
Kazakh 275 175 95 1,325 610 715
Kurd 1,980 1,080 900 9,210 4,880 4,330
Kuwaiti 100 70 30 1,510 795 715
Kyrgyz 135 65 65 340 130 210
Lebanese 4,880 2,590 2,290 86,245 43,700 42,545
Palestinian 2,185 1,160 1,025 28,480 15,215 13,270
Pashtun 310 175 135 3,010 1,635 1,375
Saudi Arabian 545 325 225 3,660 1,975 1,685
Syrian 2,695 1,310 1,385 31,440 15,570 15,870
Tajik 240 125 115 1,850 880 970
Tatar 615 295 320 2,135 930 1,205
Turk 5,045 2,790 2,250 34,165 17,340 16,825
Turkmen 70 45 30 695 345 355
Uighur 100 45 55 755 385 375
Uzbek 250 135 110 2,400 1,155 1,240
Yemeni 250 155 95 4,225 2,065 2,155
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,070 1,070 1,000 16,270 8,395 7,875
South Asian origins 277,380 138,690 138,690 1,182,845 595,480 587,370
Bangladeshi 1,500 745 760 29,195 14,965 14,230
Bengali 755 350 400 15,235 7,795 7,445
Bhutanese 95 50 45 1,450 710 735
East Indian 234,075 116,680 117,390 774,500 390,015 384,480
Goan 260 115 140 4,775 2,245 2,525
Gujarati 605 290 320 5,915 3,055 2,860
Kashmiri 145 75 70 1,795 900 895
Nepali 1,135 545 595 8,150 4,070 4,080
Pakistani 10,375 5,380 4,995 149,060 75,860 73,200
Punjabi 29,710 15,035 14,670 55,455 28,580 26,875
Sinhalese 505 280 230 5,195 2,545 2,645
Sri Lankan 5,000 2,620 2,380 124,270 60,685 63,585
Tamil 1,035 565 470 42,760 21,705 21,050
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 6,975 3,445 3,525 58,705 29,705 29,005
East and Southeast Asian origins 733,575 339,315 394,260 1,422,890 659,650 763,245
Burmese 1,930 980 950 4,420 2,105 2,315
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,465 1,175 1,295 14,655 6,810 7,845
Chinese 481,635 225,825 255,815 849,345 403,280 446,065
Filipino 131,185 58,395 72,785 337,760 144,830 192,930
Hmong 115 55 55 650 340 305
Indonesian 4,630 2,205 2,430 9,325 4,305 5,025
Japanese 35,690 15,425 20,260 41,620 18,530 23,090
Karen 875 440 440 1,645 830 815
Korean 53,260 24,700 28,560 93,420 44,585 48,835
Laotian 1,710 835 875 9,875 4,865 5,015
Malaysian 4,050 1,875 2,175 7,310 3,370 3,935
Mongolian 960 475 485 2,940 1,390 1,545
Singaporean 880 420 465 1,260 565 700
Taiwanese 19,255 8,860 10,400 10,060 4,595 5,465
Thai 3,195 1,260 1,935 6,865 2,725 4,135
Tibetan 420 215 205 6,365 3,175 3,185
Vietnamese 33,845 16,495 17,355 107,640 51,350 56,290
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 595 255 340 4,375 2,165 2,210
Other Asian origins 1,725 880 845 13,430 6,575 6,855
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,725 880 850 13,430 6,575 6,855
Oceania origins 25,210 12,600 12,610 20,680 10,435 10,240
Australian 7,585 3,975 3,610 13,315 6,780 6,530
New Zealander 3,025 1,550 1,475 4,250 2,255 2,000
Pacific Islands origins 15,000 7,300 7,700 3,490 1,625 1,860
Fijian 12,830 6,265 6,565 1,610 665 945
Hawaiian 770 330 440 470 235 240
Maori 480 280 195 485 255 230
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 310 135 175 275 115 165
Samoan 185 105 85 225 140 85
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 645 320 330 555 265 290
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 883,245 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Owner 550,275 ... ... 3,601,825 ... ...
Renter 332,810 ... ... 1,559,720 ... ...
Band housing 160 ... ... 7,635 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 883,245 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
Condominium 276,730 ... ... 680,495 ... ...
Not condominium 606,515 ... ... 4,488,680 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 883,245 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
No bedrooms 16,985 ... ... 33,950 ... ...
1 bedroom 200,890 ... ... 699,980 ... ...
2 bedrooms 240,165 ... ... 1,122,145 ... ...
3 bedrooms 191,180 ... ... 1,876,905 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 234,015 ... ... 1,436,185 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 883,240 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 396,550 ... ... 1,369,660 ... ...
5 rooms 118,275 ... ... 718,020 ... ...
6 rooms 89,880 ... ... 770,730 ... ...
7 rooms 73,435 ... ... 713,595 ... ...
8 or more rooms 205,110 ... ... 1,597,165 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.5 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 883,240 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 850,765 ... ... 5,046,810 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 32,480 ... ... 122,360 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 883,240 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Suitable 814,795 ... ... 4,858,170 ... ...
Not suitable 68,450 ... ... 311,005 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 883,245 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
1960 or before 122,750 ... ... 1,293,135 ... ...
1961 to 1980 230,545 ... ... 1,449,585 ... ...
1981 to 1990 135,485 ... ... 709,135 ... ...
1991 to 2000 158,470 ... ... 622,565 ... ...
2001 to 2005 65,985 ... ... 396,130 ... ...
2006 to 2010 89,035 ... ... 368,235 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 80,975 ... ... 330,390 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 883,245 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 832,180 ... ... 4,851,335 ... ...
Major repairs needed 51,065 ... ... 317,840 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 883,240 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 household maintainer 512,085 ... ... 2,962,065 ... ...
2 household maintainers 332,655 ... ... 2,059,710 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 38,505 ... ... 147,400 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 883,240 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
15 to 24 years 29,520 ... ... 135,835 ... ...
25 to 34 years 137,090 ... ... 681,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 160,625 ... ... 880,070 ... ...
45 to 54 years 193,410 ... ... 1,113,885 ... ...
55 to 64 years 170,605 ... ... 1,047,185 ... ...
65 to 74 years 111,315 ... ... 738,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 58,140 ... ... 414,210 ... ...
85 years and over 22,540 ... ... 157,860 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 877,985 ... ... 5,106,290 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 591,975 ... ... 3,694,385 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 286,005 ... ... 1,411,900 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 226,005 ... ... 1,208,010 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 548,250 ... ... 3,557,485 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 61.0 ... ... 61.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 26.0 ... ... 19.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,396 ... ... 1,299 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,624 ... ... 1,463 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 799,287 ... ... 400,496 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 1,000,757 ... ... 506,409 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 331,515 ... ... 1,554,940 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.2 ... ... 15.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 43.5 ... ... 45.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,135 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,238 ... ... 1,109 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,900,040 920,145 979,890 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 266,925 129,245 137,675 1,935,355 961,690 973,670
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 540,290 265,530 274,755 3,026,100 1,485,320 1,540,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,092,830 525,365 567,460 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 118,890 84,305 34,590 664,180 471,055 193,120
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 55,430 31,840 23,590 324,370 199,510 124,855
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 63,465 52,465 11,000 339,810 271,545 68,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 313,640 132,890 180,750 2,298,715 981,785 1,316,930
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 71,695 30,480 41,220 242,005 107,065 134,945
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 588,600 277,695 310,905 2,872,085 1,335,845 1,536,250
Bachelor's degree 389,230 178,895 210,330 1,911,530 854,135 1,057,395
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 40,940 17,380 23,560 189,370 83,670 105,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 16,535 8,865 7,665 79,760 42,295 37,460
Master's degree 120,380 59,210 61,170 593,645 294,180 299,470
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 21,515 13,345 8,175 97,790 61,560 36,230
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,291,800 624,335 667,460 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,495
No certificate, diploma or degree 105,180 54,450 50,730 752,995 404,770 348,225
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 312,250 156,265 155,990 1,768,955 895,020 873,935
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 874,370 413,625 460,745 4,707,165 2,198,830 2,508,335
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 85,045 60,810 24,235 446,390 315,975 130,420
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 39,550 22,855 16,695 218,980 134,685 84,295
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 45,485 37,950 7,535 227,410 181,290 46,120
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 245,380 104,225 141,160 1,782,530 762,505 1,020,030
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 54,305 22,785 31,520 170,925 75,935 94,995
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 489,645 225,810 263,835 2,307,320 1,044,420 1,262,895
Bachelor's degree 322,305 146,030 176,280 1,519,850 668,450 851,400
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 33,130 13,730 19,400 148,960 62,370 86,590
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 13,280 6,570 6,710 63,790 30,895 32,895
Master's degree 104,165 49,620 54,540 500,415 239,160 261,255
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 16,760 9,860 6,900 74,310 43,545 30,765
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 1,900,040 920,145 979,890 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 807,210 394,780 412,435 4,961,455 2,447,010 2,514,445
Education 61,775 13,605 48,175 349,745 79,245 270,505
13. Education 61,775 13,600 48,175 349,750 79,245 270,505
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 63,195 29,315 33,875 246,075 109,955 136,120
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 10,775 8,165 2,610 38,745 28,735 10,010
50. Visual and performing arts 52,420 21,155 31,265 207,325 81,220 126,110
Humanities 74,485 28,185 46,295 359,560 133,350 226,210
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 10,480 2,430 8,050 37,900 8,170 29,730
23. English language and literature/letters 21,135 6,565 14,570 98,440 28,290 70,145
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 23,255 8,985 14,270 95,345 32,940 62,410
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 310 120 190 2,165 805 1,365
38. Philosophy and religious studies 3,760 2,275 1,485 24,255 13,425 10,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 4,840 2,905 1,930 28,175 17,120 11,055
54. History 8,555 4,485 4,075 57,295 30,015 27,280
55. French language and literature/letters 2,150 415 1,735 15,990 2,590 13,400
Social and behavioural sciences and law 144,680 53,740 90,940 810,410 269,735 540,670
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,515 665 1,855 10,765 2,210 8,560
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 15,575 5,655 9,915 81,500 31,825 49,675
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 17,685 1,670 16,020 141,750 11,775 129,975
22. Legal professions and studies 22,605 8,545 14,065 128,860 45,275 83,590
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,495 735 1,760 16,210 3,400 12,815
42. Psychology 24,570 6,930 17,645 122,545 29,640 92,905
45. Social sciences 59,235 29,550 29,680 308,775 145,620 163,155
Business, management and public administration 239,635 102,830 136,805 1,279,665 527,085 752,580
30.16 Accounting and computer science 380 125 255 2,725 895 1,830
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,475 2,280 7,195 108,935 21,405 87,530
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 229,780 100,430 129,355 1,168,005 504,780 663,225
Physical and life sciences and technologies 52,365 27,410 24,955 253,905 124,050 129,850
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 21,265 9,585 11,680 110,950 45,120 65,835
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 12,560 6,150 6,415 54,745 24,800 29,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 585 140 440 3,830 1,190 2,640
40. Physical sciences 16,525 11,015 5,515 72,355 48,145 24,205
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,430 520 905 12,025 4,795 7,235
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 53,805 35,280 18,530 290,045 185,310 104,730
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 42,720 30,285 12,440 220,550 150,765 69,790
25. Library science 3,000 475 2,530 15,220 2,450 12,770
27. Mathematics and statistics 7,520 4,155 3,360 49,025 28,515 20,515
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 565 365 205 5,235 3,580 1,655
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 193,580 169,580 24,000 1,173,030 1,055,050 117,985
04. Architecture and related services 10,645 6,720 3,925 51,845 34,590 17,265
14. Engineering 69,650 55,940 13,710 334,085 271,010 63,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 30,625 27,030 3,600 237,775 214,500 23,275
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 20 10 160 30 125
46. Construction trades 34,990 33,865 1,125 198,790 194,555 4,235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 32,055 31,075 980 225,860 220,545 5,315
48. Precision production 15,580 14,925 655 124,515 119,820 4,695
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 15,165 8,495 6,660 106,895 67,015 39,880
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 9,165 4,840 4,330 66,035 41,790 24,240
03. Natural resources and conservation 5,995 3,660 2,335 40,860 25,230 15,635
Health and related fields 145,865 33,720 112,140 865,970 173,780 692,185
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 11,450 6,060 5,390 75,715 37,005 38,705
51. Health professions and related programs 129,545 25,020 104,525 767,680 124,280 643,400
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 4,860 2,645 2,225 22,575 12,490 10,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 48,085 23,145 24,940 340,285 170,915 169,375
12. Personal and culinary services 33,805 11,260 22,540 183,925 49,390 134,535
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 80 75 10 2,135 1,815 320
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 240 230 15 2,610 2,385 225
43. Security and protective services 5,240 3,890 1,345 98,325 68,625 29,695
49. Transportation and materials moving 8,720 7,690 1,035 53,290 48,695 4,595
Other 200 60 140 1,405 260 1,145
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 195 60 140 1,405 255 1,145
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 1,291,800 624,335 667,460 7,229,120 3,498,625 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 417,425 210,710 206,715 2,521,950 1,299,790 1,222,160
Education 44,025 9,175 34,855 243,635 52,670 190,965
13. Education 44,025 9,175 34,855 243,635 52,670 190,965
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 51,560 23,845 27,710 192,630 85,175 107,450
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 8,655 6,625 2,030 28,705 21,070 7,635
50. Visual and performing arts 42,900 17,215 25,685 163,925 64,105 99,815
Humanities 59,050 21,695 37,355 266,665 95,805 170,855
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 8,480 1,785 6,700 29,210 5,775 23,435
23. English language and literature/letters 16,570 5,065 11,505 73,110 20,225 52,885
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 18,900 7,095 11,800 72,145 24,330 47,815
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 245 100 150 1,665 615 1,045
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,955 1,750 1,205 17,755 9,925 7,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,620 2,175 1,450 19,390 11,790 7,605
54. History 6,675 3,415 3,260 42,315 21,735 20,585
55. French language and literature/letters 1,595 310 1,280 11,075 1,415 9,655
Social and behavioural sciences and law 118,995 43,000 75,995 648,285 207,200 441,085
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,175 555 1,620 8,630 1,785 6,845
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 13,385 4,740 8,640 67,115 26,015 41,105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 14,085 1,335 12,750 111,550 8,405 103,145
22. Legal professions and studies 18,775 6,460 12,305 108,895 34,250 74,650
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,025 595 1,430 12,875 2,705 10,170
42. Psychology 19,830 5,405 14,420 93,770 21,045 72,725
45. Social sciences 48,730 23,900 24,830 245,445 113,000 132,445
Business, management and public administration 198,005 83,595 114,405 1,026,975 414,425 612,550
30.16 Accounting and computer science 290 105 185 2,225 715 1,510
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,585 1,770 5,815 88,130 16,590 71,540
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 190,120 81,715 108,405 936,620 397,120 539,500
Physical and life sciences and technologies 40,320 20,490 19,825 190,235 88,535 101,700
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 17,125 7,580 9,545 84,580 33,150 51,425
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 9,300 4,405 4,895 41,255 18,020 23,240
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 470 110 360 3,135 975 2,165
40. Physical sciences 12,430 8,045 4,380 52,490 33,175 19,310
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,000 355 640 8,775 3,215 5,555
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 47,530 31,440 16,095 252,275 162,360 89,915
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 39,005 27,670 11,335 198,775 136,120 62,655
25. Library science 2,215 360 1,860 10,755 1,765 8,995
27. Mathematics and statistics 5,830 3,105 2,725 38,160 21,440 16,720
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 480 300 180 4,580 3,030 1,550
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 150,180 129,190 20,985 878,300 779,075 99,225
04. Architecture and related services 8,610 5,120 3,490 42,115 27,365 14,745
14. Engineering 57,145 44,765 12,380 266,040 211,240 54,800
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 22,950 20,015 2,930 178,830 160,160 18,675
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 20 10 140 25 115
46. Construction trades 26,405 25,520 890 141,515 138,160 3,360
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 24,325 23,545 775 162,855 158,770 4,080
48. Precision production 10,710 10,205 510 86,805 83,355 3,450
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 12,215 6,590 5,625 82,775 49,710 33,065
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 7,325 3,705 3,615 50,160 30,065 20,095
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,890 2,885 2,010 32,615 19,650 12,965
Health and related fields 115,615 26,720 88,895 664,880 133,665 531,220
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 9,115 4,765 4,345 58,160 27,950 30,205
51. Health professions and related programs 102,700 20,060 82,645 589,085 96,720 492,365
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 3,805 1,895 1,905 17,640 8,990 8,645
Personal, protective and transportation services 36,725 17,840 18,885 259,400 129,985 129,415
12. Personal and culinary services 25,475 8,595 16,880 137,250 36,225 101,030
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 40 35 0 1,685 1,405 280
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 95 95 0 1,415 1,270 145
43. Security and protective services 4,315 3,155 1,165 77,190 52,840 24,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 6,805 5,965 840 41,855 38,245 3,610
Other 155 50 110 1,125 220 900
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 160 45 115 1,125 225 900
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 1,900,035 920,145 979,895 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 807,210 394,780 412,430 4,961,460 2,447,010 2,514,445
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 1,092,830 525,365 567,460 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,240
Location of study inside Canada 735,495 356,215 379,280 4,786,950 2,261,260 2,525,690
Same as province or territory of residence 596,135 285,120 311,020 4,414,485 2,081,525 2,332,960
Different than province or territory of residence 139,360 71,095 68,260 372,470 179,735 192,730
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 357,335 169,155 188,180 1,290,035 634,485 655,545
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 38,305 21,345 16,960 167,260 89,350 77,910
Philippines 47,115 17,590 29,525 115,410 39,750 75,655
India 34,140 16,925 17,210 169,340 85,500 83,840
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 29,370 15,985 13,385 115,690 66,215 49,470
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 54,415 24,405 30,015 98,415 46,230 52,185
France 3,225 1,785 1,440 10,775 5,800 4,975
Other 150,765 71,120 79,645 613,145 301,635 311,510
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 1,291,800 624,335 667,460 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 417,425 210,715 206,715 2,521,955 1,299,795 1,222,160
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 874,370 413,625 460,750 4,707,170 2,198,830 2,508,335
Location of study inside Canada 589,395 283,680 305,715 3,713,145 1,728,610 1,984,540
Same as province or territory of residence 480,905 228,065 252,840 3,432,015 1,593,170 1,838,850
Different than province or territory of residence 108,490 55,615 52,875 281,130 135,440 145,690
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 284,975 129,945 155,030 994,025 470,225 523,800
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 29,085 15,820 13,265 127,005 65,045 61,960
Philippines 40,315 14,890 25,425 97,230 32,925 64,300
India 28,810 13,640 15,175 143,205 70,040 73,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 19,650 10,555 9,095 62,325 34,315 28,010
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 46,810 20,510 26,300 82,020 37,900 44,125
France 2,725 1,530 1,190 8,705 4,630 4,070
Other 117,585 53,005 64,585 473,530 225,365 248,160
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,900,040 920,150 979,890 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,680
In the labour force 1,254,970 651,175 603,795 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Employed 1,181,150 614,060 567,095 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,895
Unemployed 73,820 37,120 36,700 529,525 275,370 254,160
Not in the labour force 645,075 268,970 376,100 3,896,765 1,653,130 2,243,630
Participation rate 66.0 70.8 61.6 64.7 69.1 60.6
Employment rate 62.2 66.7 57.9 59.9 63.9 56.1
Unemployment rate 5.9 5.7 6.1 7.4 7.5 7.4
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 1,900,040 920,145 979,890 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 607,765 252,805 354,965 3,696,235 1,561,475 2,134,755
Worked 1,292,280 667,350 624,930 7,342,205 3,781,280 3,560,925
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 608,070 345,905 262,165 3,837,565 2,148,635 1,688,935
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 684,210 321,440 362,765 3,504,645 1,632,645 1,871,995
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.2 43.0 41.3 42.9 43.4 42.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 1,254,970 651,180 603,795 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 23,720 11,050 12,665 171,050 81,735 89,315
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 1,231,245 640,125 591,125 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
Employee 1,069,780 539,220 530,560 6,146,035 3,084,740 3,061,295
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 161,465 100,900 60,565 824,595 523,145 301,445
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 1,254,970 651,175 603,795 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 23,725 11,055 12,665 171,045 81,735 89,315
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 1,231,250 640,125 591,125 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
0 Management occupations 140,725 87,265 53,460 790,880 483,240 307,635
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 205,730 66,355 139,375 1,124,770 357,215 767,555
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 95,160 74,630 20,530 516,110 399,195 116,915
3 Health occupations 77,995 18,655 59,340 447,045 90,495 356,550
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 136,970 45,670 91,300 831,340 265,075 566,265
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 57,880 29,850 28,030 225,720 104,445 121,275
6 Sales and service occupations 310,530 138,420 172,110 1,632,085 709,375 922,710
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 154,335 145,410 8,925 927,820 866,870 60,950
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 15,135 10,395 4,740 113,405 88,150 25,260
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 36,780 23,465 13,310 361,455 243,835 117,620
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 1,254,965 651,180 603,790 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 23,720 11,055 12,670 171,050 81,730 89,315
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 1,231,245 640,125 591,125 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10,325 5,340 4,980 102,070 67,005 35,070
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4,045 2,890 1,150 32,340 27,920 4,415
22 Utilities 6,325 4,060 2,265 50,820 38,195 12,630
23 Construction 89,035 77,825 11,210 476,835 419,600 57,230
31-33 Manufacturing 78,265 52,420 25,845 683,335 482,800 200,530
41 Wholesale trade 50,820 33,080 17,745 270,745 178,945 91,800
44-45 Retail trade 139,465 65,525 73,940 783,540 367,175 416,365
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 68,470 53,005 15,470 329,240 242,045 87,190
51 Information and cultural industries 47,820 30,085 17,735 176,715 101,045 75,670
52 Finance and insurance 60,870 26,910 33,965 380,765 169,590 211,180
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 32,600 17,940 14,660 144,275 77,385 66,890
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 123,930 69,685 54,250 567,825 316,685 251,140
55 Management of companies and enterprises 2,915 1,330 1,585 12,365 5,290 7,075
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 56,980 32,965 24,005 338,640 190,210 148,430
61 Educational services 92,000 31,715 60,285 528,470 163,680 364,795
62 Health care and social assistance 127,730 26,480 101,255 754,555 134,270 620,275
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 28,825 14,610 14,210 147,425 75,330 72,095
72 Accommodation and food services 105,250 46,385 58,865 478,070 201,260 276,805
81 Other services (except public administration) 56,140 23,020 33,120 296,960 133,220 163,745
91 Public administration 49,430 24,855 24,570 415,635 216,250 199,385
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 1,181,150 614,055 567,095 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,900
Worked at home 92,405 46,635 45,770 480,290 242,495 237,795
Worked outside Canada 11,785 8,375 3,410 39,145 25,995 13,150
No fixed workplace address 155,895 113,750 42,145 736,715 536,140 200,570
Worked at usual place 921,070 445,300 475,770 5,355,995 2,609,620 2,746,375
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 921,070 445,295 475,770 5,356,000 2,609,625 2,746,375
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 409,385 181,535 227,850 3,109,070 1,418,260 1,690,810
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 495,660 254,300 241,360 857,565 419,960 437,605
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 12,280 7,095 5,190 1,350,375 749,770 600,605
Commute to a different province or territory 3,740 2,370 1,370 38,990 21,630 17,355
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 1,076,960 559,045 517,920 6,092,710 3,145,765 2,946,945
Car, truck, van - as a driver 679,310 383,645 295,665 4,375,215 2,392,270 1,982,945
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 54,145 20,960 33,185 372,480 151,880 220,600
Public transit 229,800 97,650 132,150 888,920 376,690 512,235
Walked 73,885 32,200 41,680 320,015 143,885 176,130
Bicycle 26,595 17,150 9,450 75,460 50,200 25,260
Other method 13,220 7,440 5,785 60,620 30,835 29,785
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 1,076,965 559,045 517,915 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Less than 15 minutes 189,095 85,915 103,190 1,463,845 675,540 788,310
15 to 29 minutes 353,215 180,500 172,720 1,964,690 991,525 973,165
30 to 44 minutes 286,050 157,380 128,675 1,295,375 706,155 589,225
45 to 59 minutes 129,420 70,530 58,895 612,415 336,090 276,325
60 minutes and over 119,175 64,725 54,445 756,385 436,455 319,930
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 1,076,960 559,045 517,915 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 69,385 47,230 22,160 413,515 296,265 117,245
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 167,410 100,390 67,020 1,039,255 640,810 398,445
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 261,060 131,075 129,980 1,571,230 778,100 793,130
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 243,835 113,550 130,285 1,354,870 577,565 777,310
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 171,790 79,080 92,710 740,330 328,410 411,920
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 163,480 87,720 75,765 973,515 524,620 448,895
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 1,339,645 690,215 649,430 7,579,085 3,895,880 3,683,200
Single responses 1,299,840 670,580 629,255 7,434,675 3,828,665 3,606,015
Official languages 1,227,660 632,165 595,495 7,319,360 3,767,405 3,551,955
English 1,224,650 631,320 593,335 7,225,210 3,732,550 3,492,655
French 3,005 845 2,160 94,145 34,850 59,295
Non-official languages 72,180 38,420 33,765 115,320 61,255 54,060
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 1,485 765 715
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 1,420 745 675
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 370 220 150
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 10
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 360 215 145
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,050 525 525
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 495 235 265
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 545 290 260
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 25 0 20
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 25 10 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 25 10 20
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mohawk 0 0 0 20 10 10
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 72,180 38,420 33,765 113,835 60,490 53,340
Afro-Asiatic languages 390 245 140 3,305 1,995 1,310
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 10 0 10 125 45 80
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 15 10 10
Somali 0 0 0 110 35 70
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 380 250 135 3,175 1,955 1,225
Amharic 0 10 0 75 30 45
Arabic 270 200 75 2,430 1,605 825
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 25 20 10 145 110 40
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 35 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 75 25 50 395 140 260
Maltese 0 0 0 20 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 60 30 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,810 825 985 2,575 1,065 1,510
Khmer (Cambodian) 25 15 10 95 50 50
Vietnamese 1,790 805 985 2,480 1,015 1,465
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 735 355 375 1,280 495 790
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 10 25 10 15
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 10 0 0 10 10 0
Ilocano 25 10 20 40 20 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 55 35 20 55 20 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 625 295 325 1,145 435 705
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 10 0 10
Creole languages 0 0 0 60 35 30
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 15 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 50 25 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dravidian languages 30 15 15 1,980 945 1,035
Kannada 0 0 0 10 0 10
Malayalam 0 0 0 75 45 30
Tamil 30 15 15 1,870 900 975
Telugu 0 0 0 35 10 20
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 16,950 9,775 7,170 38,960 21,375 17,580
Albanian 15 15 0 275 170 105
Armenian 0 0 0 145 75 75
Balto-Slavic languages 700 330 365 6,655 3,165 3,495
Baltic languages 10 0 0 70 25 40
Latvian 0 0 0 20 10 10
Lithuanian 10 10 0 45 20 25
Slavic languages 685 325 360 6,595 3,135 3,455
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 10 100 55 40
Bulgarian 10 10 10 120 85 40
Croatian 25 10 20 155 100 50
Czech 25 15 10 25 20 10
Macedonian 0 0 10 85 35 45
Polish 85 45 50 1,925 960 960
Russian 420 180 240 2,905 1,240 1,670
Serbian 75 45 30 390 240 145
Serbo-Croatian 10 0 0 20 10 10
Slovak 10 10 0 55 40 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 20 10 10 780 320 460
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 15 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 10 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Germanic languages 305 165 140 6,905 3,655 3,250
Afrikaans 10 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 0 30 15 20
Dutch 60 35 25 790 425 365
Frisian 0 0 0 25 20 10
German 180 90 90 5,690 3,005 2,690
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 15 10 0 30 10 20
Swedish 30 20 10 55 15 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Yiddish 0 0 0 20 0 20
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 240 155 80
Greek 55 25 25 405 240 165
Indo-Iranian languages 14,275 8,435 5,840 11,880 6,560 5,315
Indo-Aryan languages 13,220 7,730 5,495 9,205 4,900 4,310
Bengali 15 15 0 335 160 170
Gujarati 35 15 25 730 255 475
Hindi 260 155 105 800 380 415
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 10 20
Nepali 25 10 10 80 30 50
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,840 7,510 5,325 6,025 3,480 2,550
Sindhi 10 0 0 20 10 15
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 30 15 10
Urdu 45 25 20 1,150 555 600
Iranian languages 1,050 705 340 2,660 1,655 1,005
Kurdish 25 20 10 105 95 15
Pashto 0 0 0 20 10 15
Persian (Farsi) 1,025 685 340 2,530 1,555 975
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages 1,610 805 800 12,680 7,505 5,170
Catalan 0 10 0 10 0 10
Italian 80 30 50 945 505 445
Portuguese 485 245 240 5,815 3,865 1,950
Romanian 65 35 20 300 140 160
Spanish 965 485 485 5,590 2,985 2,605
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 20 10 10
Japanese 1,495 570 920 1,010 360 655
Kartvelian languages 0 10 0 15 0 10
Georgian 0 10 0 15 0 10
Korean 4,900 2,640 2,260 4,945 2,505 2,445
Mongolic languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 120 55 65
Akan (Twi) 0 10 0 20 0 20
Bamanankan 0 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 0 0 0 0 10 0
Ganda 0 0 0 25 15 15
Igbo 0 0 0 10 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 20 10 0
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 160 55 110 810 295 515
American Sign Language 125 30 95 575 170 410
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 10 0 10
Sign languages, n.i.e 30 25 10 225 130 100
Sino-Tibetan languages 45,505 23,810 21,700 57,620 30,735 26,890
Chinese languages 45,440 23,770 21,665 57,535 30,690 26,840
Cantonese 22,705 11,530 11,175 26,955 14,190 12,770
Hakka 10 0 10 30 10 25
Mandarin 21,690 11,715 9,975 29,090 15,730 13,360
Min Dong 0 0 0 30 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 195 110 85 250 155 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 45 25 20 35 20 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 795 380 415 1,145 565 580
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 65 35 25 90 50 45
Burmese 25 10 10 10 10 10
Karenic languages 40 20 20 30 10 20
Tibetan 0 10 0 45 30 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 95 45 50 235 95 145
Lao 0 0 0 80 40 35
Thai 95 45 50 160 55 105
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 45 30 10 465 315 150
Azerbaijani 0 10 0 15 15 0
Turkish 30 25 10 440 295 140
Uyghur 0 0 0 10 10 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 25 15 10 420 205 220
Estonian 0 0 0 45 10 35
Finnish 15 10 10 75 25 50
Hungarian 10 10 0 295 165 130
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 10 0 10
Multiple responses 39,810 19,635 20,175 144,405 67,215 77,185
English and French 2,605 1,145 1,460 63,665 26,760 36,900
English and non-official language 36,825 18,350 18,475 78,240 39,330 38,910
French and non-official language 35 25 10 175 75 100
English, French and non-official language 340 120 220 2,325 1,055 1,270
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 1,339,650 690,215 649,430 7,579,080 3,895,880 3,683,200
None 1,206,625 623,940 582,685 6,975,415 3,605,485 3,369,930
English 29,335 15,085 14,250 109,150 48,930 60,220
French 10,950 4,845 6,105 260,050 118,655 141,395
Non-official language 90,340 45,170 45,170 226,490 119,130 107,360
Aboriginal 105 45 60 5,970 2,480 3,490
Non-Aboriginal 90,240 45,125 45,110 220,520 116,650 103,870
English and French 35 20 15 245 100 150
English and non-official language 1,105 540 565 1,620 780 845
French and non-official language 1,255 605 640 6,080 2,780 3,300
English, French and non-official language 0 10 0 35 25 10
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 2,210,895 1,080,940 1,129,960 13,106,990 6,403,470 6,703,520
Non-movers 1,858,680 907,245 951,430 11,475,985 5,603,290 5,872,695
Movers 352,215 173,695 178,525 1,631,005 800,180 830,820
Non-migrants 194,285 95,535 98,745 941,380 460,170 481,210
Migrants 157,935 78,155 79,780 689,625 340,015 349,610
Internal migrants 106,235 52,660 53,575 535,180 263,055 272,120
Intraprovincial migrants 84,140 41,375 42,760 467,890 229,080 238,810
Interprovincial migrants 22,095 11,280 10,815 67,290 33,980 33,315
External migrants 51,700 25,495 26,200 154,445 76,955 77,490
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 2,124,795 1,036,430 1,088,370 12,546,040 6,116,715 6,429,325
Non-movers 1,187,710 578,795 608,915 7,887,825 3,845,945 4,041,880
Movers 937,085 457,630 479,450 4,658,215 2,270,770 2,387,445
Non-migrants 480,925 234,705 246,225 2,545,875 1,238,055 1,307,820
Migrants 456,160 222,930 233,230 2,112,340 1,032,710 1,079,630
Internal migrants 278,630 136,965 141,665 1,562,375 761,630 800,740
Intraprovincial migrants 221,050 108,465 112,590 1,380,900 672,540 708,360
Interprovincial migrants 57,580 28,500 29,080 181,480 89,090 92,390
External migrants 177,525 85,965 91,565 549,965 271,080 278,885

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Vancouver [Population centre], British Columbia and Ontario [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 24, 2024).

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