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

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Characteristic Quebec

[Province]
Vancouver
British Columbia
[Population centre]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 8,164,361 ... ... 2,264,823 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 7,903,001 ... ... 2,124,443r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... 6.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 3,858,943 ... ... 944,471 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 3,531,663 ... ... 883,021 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 6.0 ... ... 2,584.1 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 1,356,625.27 ... ... 876.44 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 8,164,360 4,016,760 4,147,605 2,264,840 1,106,730 1,158,110
0 to 14 years 1,333,260 682,535 650,720 332,860 171,850 161,010
0 to 4 years 444,930 227,965 216,970 108,000 55,780 52,215
5 to 9 years 469,165 240,225 228,940 112,660 58,265 54,390
10 to 14 years 419,160 214,345 204,815 112,210 57,805 54,405
15 to 64 years 5,335,910 2,664,630 2,671,280 1,590,165 779,140 811,025
15 to 19 years 429,825 219,070 210,755 130,305 67,075 63,235
20 to 24 years 500,100 252,600 247,500 157,125 80,180 76,945
25 to 29 years 495,410 248,030 247,380 171,840 85,320 86,520
30 to 34 years 515,505 256,440 259,070 173,775 85,695 88,085
35 to 39 years 550,540 274,595 275,945 158,025 76,495 81,535
40 to 44 years 506,525 254,100 252,425 156,065 73,760 82,305
45 to 49 years 519,425 260,410 259,015 169,655 80,975 88,680
50 to 54 years 619,435 309,070 310,370 175,260 85,500 89,755
55 to 59 years 636,475 314,190 322,285 160,745 77,680 83,065
60 to 64 years 562,670 276,140 286,535 137,355 66,470 70,895
65 years and over 1,495,195 669,590 825,605 341,810 155,735 186,075
65 to 69 years 488,175 236,395 251,775 116,465 55,805 60,665
70 to 74 years 373,590 176,905 196,690 78,455 37,000 41,455
75 to 79 years 256,905 116,020 140,890 58,795 26,925 31,865
80 to 84 years 187,835 78,390 109,450 43,350 19,515 23,835
85 years and over 188,685 61,885 126,805 44,750 16,495 28,255
85 to 89 years 120,635 43,795 76,840 27,640 11,195 16,450
90 to 94 years 53,165 15,155 38,015 12,840 4,240 8,600
95 to 99 years 13,035 2,685 10,350 3,610 910 2,700
100 years and over 1,850 255 1,600 655 150 510
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 16.3 17.0 15.7 14.7 15.5 13.9
15 to 64 years 65.4 66.3 64.4 70.2 70.4 70.0
65 years and over 18.3 16.7 19.9 15.1 14.1 16.1
85 years and over 2.3 1.5 3.1 2.0 1.5 2.4
Average age of the population 41.9 40.9 42.9 40.6 39.7 41.5
Median age of the population 42.5 41.4 43.6 40.3 39.1 41.3
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 3,531,660 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Single-detached house 1,602,680 ... ... 239,120 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 187,800 ... ... 158,310 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 1,717,680 ... ... 482,600 ... ...
Semi-detached house 188,245 ... ... 17,955 ... ...
Row house 93,350 ... ... 85,655 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 265,195 ... ... 148,850 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 1,154,955 ... ... 228,940 ... ...
Other single-attached house 15,940 ... ... 1,195 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 23,505 ... ... 2,985 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 3,531,665 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
1 person 1,175,230 ... ... 255,730 ... ...
2 persons 1,227,765 ... ... 271,610 ... ...
3 persons 489,460 ... ... 141,340 ... ...
4 persons 426,250 ... ... 127,760 ... ...
5 or more persons 212,960 ... ... 86,575 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 7,965,455 ... ... 2,232,290 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 6,831,105 3,334,220 3,496,885 1,931,975 934,880 997,100
Married or living common law 3,844,145 1,924,750 1,919,395 1,087,700 541,665 546,035
Married 2,342,980 1,172,720 1,170,260 940,845 467,385 473,455
Living common law 1,501,160 752,025 749,135 146,860 74,280 72,580
Not married and not living common law 2,986,960 1,409,475 1,577,490 844,275 393,215 451,065
Never married 2,010,580 1,084,300 926,280 591,360 314,225 277,140
Separated 103,625 46,390 57,240 46,135 18,645 27,485
Divorced 483,195 194,430 288,760 116,460 43,075 73,385
Widowed 389,555 84,345 305,210 90,320 17,265 73,055
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 2,257,560 ... ... 620,775 ... ...
2 persons 1,204,955 ... ... 296,105 ... ...
3 persons 466,310 ... ... 146,905 ... ...
4 persons 412,160 ... ... 134,200 ... ...
5 or more persons 174,140 ... ... 43,565 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 2,257,560 ... ... 620,770 ... ...
Total couple families 1,878,095 ... ... 523,610 ... ...
Married couples 1,128,355 ... ... 450,195 ... ...
Common-law couples 749,740 ... ... 73,415 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 379,460 ... ... 97,160 ... ...
Female parent 284,900 ... ... 78,825 ... ...
Male parent 94,565 ... ... 18,335 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 1,878,095 ... ... 523,610 ... ...
Couples without children 970,260 ... ... 233,850 ... ...
Couples with children 907,840 ... ... 289,760 ... ...
1 child 356,640 ... ... 119,840 ... ...
2 children 384,875 ... ... 127,955 ... ...
3 or more children 166,315 ... ... 41,960 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 379,465 ... ... 97,160 ... ...
1 child 234,695 ... ... 62,250 ... ...
2 children 109,670 ... ... 27,065 ... ...
3 or more children 35,100 ... ... 7,850 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 1,579,070 775,765 803,305 433,355 202,685 230,675
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 3,531,660 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
One-census-family households 2,197,340 ... ... 546,745 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 947,305 ... ... 202,200 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 1,250,040 ... ... 344,545 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 29,595 ... ... 35,385 ... ...
Non-census-family households 1,304,725 ... ... 300,890 ... ...
One-person households 1,175,230 ... ... 255,730 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 129,500 ... ... 45,160 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 8,066,560 3,977,275 4,089,285 2,244,265 1,097,095 1,147,170
English only 372,445 187,595 184,860 1,953,500 971,900 981,600
French only 4,032,640 1,874,545 2,158,095 1,080 515 565
English and French 3,586,410 1,884,135 1,702,275 157,470 70,350 87,120
Neither English nor French 75,065 31,000 44,060 132,215 54,325 77,890
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285 2,244,260 1,097,095 1,147,170
English 964,120 482,985 481,135 2,076,105 1,025,245 1,050,860
French 6,750,945 3,320,380 3,430,560 23,735 11,970 11,765
English and French 278,710 144,060 134,655 13,800 6,330 7,470
Neither English nor French 72,775 29,845 42,930 130,620 53,540 77,080
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 1,103,480 555,015 548,465 30,635 15,140 15,500
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 13.7 14.0 13.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285 2,244,260 1,097,090 1,147,170
Single responses 7,881,650 3,884,675 3,996,975 2,169,020 1,060,760 1,108,260
Official languages 6,820,815 3,366,970 3,453,845 1,189,670 604,460 585,210
English 601,155 301,860 299,300 1,166,785 592,875 573,905
French 6,219,665 3,065,115 3,154,550 22,885 11,585 11,300
Non-official languages 1,060,830 517,700 543,125 979,350 456,300 523,050
Aboriginal languages 45,570 22,530 23,040 830 375 455
Algonquian languages 33,140 16,365 16,770 310 130 175
Blackfoot 5 0 0 20 0 20
Cree-Montagnais languages 31,430 15,575 15,855 215 105 115
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,715 4,155 4,555 5 0 0
Moose Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 590 285 305 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 135 55 80 5 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 5 40 15 25
Southern East Cree 35 15 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 0 15 5 5
Woods Cree 10 5 5 15 15 0
Cree, n.o.s. 15,790 7,920 7,875 145 70 80
Eastern Algonquian languages 485 225 260 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 485 220 260 5 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,215 565 645 65 25 40
Algonquin 1,185 555 630 0 0 0
Ojibway 20 10 15 60 25 35
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 105 45 55
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 100 50 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 35 15 25
Chilcotin 0 0 0 25 15 10
Dene 0 0 0 15 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 10 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 0 0 5 0 0
Sekani 0 5 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 5 0 5 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 10 0
Inuit languages 11,970 5,955 6,015 15 5 15
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 5 5
Inuktitut 11,895 5,925 5,970 15 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 75 25 45 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 375 165 210 5 0 5
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 365 160 210 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 5 5 0
Michif 5 5 0 5 0 5
Salish languages 5 0 0 125 60 65
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 35 20 20
Lillooet 0 0 0 10 5 5
Okanagan 0 0 0 5 5 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Squamish 0 0 0 25 10 15
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 15 5 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 30 10 20
Siouan languages 0 0 0 25 15 10
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 15
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 95 40 55
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 45 15 25
Nisga'a 0 0 0 25 15 15
Tsimshian 0 0 0 20 10 15
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 55 25 30
Haisla 0 0 0 5 10 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 20 5 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 5 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 65 30 35 75 35 35
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,015,260 495,175 520,090 978,520 455,925 522,600
Afro-Asiatic languages 197,535 104,185 93,355 20,355 10,805 9,550
Berber languages 20,845 11,125 9,720 95 55 35
Kabyle 12,470 6,625 5,840 30 20 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,375 4,500 3,875 60 40 25
Cushitic languages 1,125 545 580 1,350 675 675
Bilen 10 10 5 5 5 5
Oromo 15 10 5 170 95 75
Somali 1,075 515 560 1,165 570 595
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 10 5 5
Semitic languages 175,215 92,310 82,900 18,870 10,050 8,825
Amharic 745 340 405 1,140 555 585
Arabic 169,890 89,590 80,300 14,030 7,565 6,465
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 150 80 70 630 305 320
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 10 5 435 235 200
Harari 0 5 5 25 10 15
Hebrew 3,885 2,040 1,845 1,720 930 785
Maltese 25 10 15 75 35 35
Tigrigna 385 185 205 695 340 355
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 110 60 50 135 70 65
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 355 200 155 45 25 20
Austro-Asiatic languages 36,305 17,030 19,275 23,475 10,710 12,765
Khmer (Cambodian) 8,855 4,105 4,750 1,195 545 650
Vietnamese 27,425 12,920 14,505 22,245 10,150 12,100
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 25 10 15 35 15 15
Austronesian languages 21,635 7,800 13,835 80,475 33,090 47,385
Bikol 115 35 80 310 140 175
Cebuano 885 270 610 3,155 1,265 1,885
Fijian 0 0 0 385 190 200
Hiligaynon 410 125 275 1,235 470 770
Ilocano 2,060 745 1,315 4,550 1,800 2,750
Malagasy 1,250 590 660 15 5 5
Malay 705 265 440 3,410 1,520 1,895
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 205 90 110 625 290 340
Pangasinan 95 40 50 260 115 145
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15,545 5,480 10,065 65,535 26,880 38,655
Waray-Waray 50 10 40 180 65 110
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 320 140 180 815 355 460
Creole languages 56,990 25,220 31,770 580 300 285
Haitian Creole 2,220 1,055 1,170 20 15 5
Creole, n.o.s. 53,785 23,675 30,110 355 175 180
Creole languages, n.i.e. 980 490 490 210 110 100
Dravidian languages 14,865 7,435 7,430 6,105 3,230 2,875
Kannada 240 130 110 220 115 105
Malayalam 440 235 205 1,720 890 830
Tamil 13,600 6,715 6,880 3,230 1,675 1,555
Telugu 570 345 230 895 540 355
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 40 20 20
Hmong-Mien languages 25 10 15 130 70 60
Indo-European languages 553,045 269,625 283,420 396,175 193,435 202,745
Albanian 2,795 1,420 1,370 1,015 520 490
Armenian 16,430 7,970 8,460 1,020 505 520
Balto-Slavic languages 68,155 30,960 37,195 54,230 25,445 28,785
Baltic languages 850 335 515 580 255 325
Latvian 290 120 175 290 135 155
Lithuanian 555 215 340 295 120 170
Slavic languages 67,310 30,630 36,675 53,650 25,190 28,460
Belarusan 80 45 35 55 30 25
Bosnian 1,620 805 815 1,140 565 570
Bulgarian 6,985 3,385 3,600 1,660 775 885
Croatian 2,330 1,165 1,170 5,140 2,490 2,655
Czech 1,465 690 775 3,225 1,555 1,675
Macedonian 205 105 95 240 115 125
Polish 13,935 6,065 7,865 11,285 5,315 5,975
Russian 28,565 12,715 15,850 17,320 7,885 9,440
Serbian 3,140 1,590 1,545 6,050 3,105 2,950
Serbo-Croatian 1,805 865 940 1,105 530 570
Slovak 1,040 455 585 2,235 990 1,250
Slovene (Slovenian) 755 350 405 480 225 250
Ukrainian 5,210 2,285 2,920 3,555 1,540 2,015
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 175 90 85 165 85 80
Celtic languages 155 95 60 270 155 120
Scottish Gaelic 20 15 10 110 60 50
Welsh 40 20 20 100 55 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 90 55 30 60 35 25
Germanic languages 27,540 13,280 14,260 31,530 15,020 16,510
Afrikaans 125 60 65 1,200 615 580
Danish 395 190 200 1,660 815 850
Dutch 2,825 1,395 1,430 6,065 2,955 3,110
Frisian 10 10 0 65 20 40
German 13,670 6,340 7,330 20,150 9,480 10,675
Icelandic 65 30 35 140 70 75
Norwegian 200 100 100 725 355 370
Swedish 555 255 300 1,130 510 620
Vlaams (Flemish) 540 240 300 165 85 80
Yiddish 8,985 4,560 4,420 210 110 100
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 175 100 75 25 10 10
Greek 38,635 19,435 19,205 4,565 2,345 2,215
Indo-Iranian languages 76,040 39,205 36,835 235,425 116,520 118,905
Indo-Aryan languages 45,845 23,875 21,970 192,045 94,740 97,305
Bengali 10,995 5,620 5,380 2,650 1,380 1,270
Gujarati 6,070 2,980 3,090 6,095 2,870 3,230
Hindi 3,030 1,635 1,390 23,785 11,385 12,400
Kashmiri 20 15 5 45 25 15
Konkani 110 60 55 205 105 100
Marathi 255 145 110 515 270 245
Nepali 1,505 740 765 905 475 425
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 15 65 30 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,380 6,720 5,660 146,225 72,380 73,845
Sindhi 330 160 165 1,515 700 820
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 645 310 330 1,445 725 720
Urdu 10,470 5,460 5,010 8,600 4,390 4,210
Iranian languages 29,760 15,105 14,655 43,035 21,605 21,435
Kurdish 985 550 430 1,645 870 775
Pashto 1,285 680 610 1,065 565 500
Persian (Farsi) 27,490 13,875 13,615 40,325 20,165 20,165
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 440 225 210 340 180 160
Italic (Romance) languages 323,290 157,260 166,030 68,120 32,920 35,200
Catalan 320 170 150 120 65 60
Italian 104,600 51,705 52,895 14,640 7,270 7,375
Portuguese 36,770 17,735 19,035 11,510 5,455 6,055
Romanian 35,840 17,170 18,665 6,835 3,315 3,520
Spanish 145,635 70,405 75,235 34,955 16,785 18,170
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 125 75 50 55 30 20
Japanese 2,525 775 1,750 16,325 5,560 10,760
Kartvelian languages 170 80 85 60 35 25
Georgian 170 80 90 60 35 30
Korean 5,160 2,270 2,890 44,070 19,845 24,225
Mongolic languages 190 75 115 335 145 190
Mongolian 195 80 115 335 145 190
Niger-Congo languages 28,355 14,360 13,995 2,575 1,295 1,275
Akan (Twi) 1,050 520 525 400 220 185
Bamanankan 1,200 655 545 10 5 5
Edo 75 45 30 80 50 35
Ewe 730 400 325 60 30 25
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,055 1,080 970 15 10 5
Ga 80 40 40 30 15 15
Ganda 35 15 20 65 35 30
Igbo 120 70 50 155 90 65
Lingala 2,465 1,185 1,285 55 25 30
Rundi (Kirundi) 3,345 1,600 1,745 100 45 55
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 2,500 1,115 1,380 100 45 55
Shona 85 45 40 150 65 80
Swahili 3,010 1,460 1,545 565 280 290
Wolof 3,230 1,745 1,485 30 10 20
Yoruba 255 155 100 190 110 80
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 8,135 4,235 3,895 580 270 310
Nilo-Saharan languages 345 180 165 255 130 125
Dinka 5 5 0 80 50 30
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 335 170 165 180 80 95
Sign languages 1,330 700 630 580 300 280
American Sign Language 65 35 30 240 120 125
Quebec Sign Language 670 330 340 5 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 595 340 255 340 190 150
Sino-Tibetan languages 76,840 35,775 41,065 373,505 170,645 202,865
Chinese languages 76,490 35,600 40,895 371,255 169,515 201,740
Cantonese 24,375 11,505 12,875 182,400 84,160 98,240
Hakka 470 215 260 2,140 930 1,205
Mandarin 43,700 20,175 23,525 163,800 74,170 89,625
Min Dong 20 10 15 205 100 105
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 3,225 1,480 1,745 10,135 4,520 5,615
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,075 465 605 4,205 1,845 2,360
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,535 1,710 1,825 8,200 3,715 4,485
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 45 170 70 100
Tibeto-Burman languages 345 175 170 2,250 1,130 1,120
Burmese 80 30 50 1,020 525 500
Karenic languages 70 40 30 760 365 395
Tibetan 110 65 50 245 130 120
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 85 45 40 220 115 105
Tai-Kadai languages 4,895 2,185 2,710 2,625 950 1,680
Lao 4,115 1,995 2,120 775 395 385
Thai 765 180 585 1,835 550 1,285
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 10 15 10 10
Turkic languages 7,980 4,095 3,880 3,585 1,980 1,605
Azerbaijani 290 160 130 490 275 220
Turkish 7,155 3,685 3,470 2,670 1,515 1,155
Uyghur 205 100 105 160 80 80
Uzbek 145 70 75 95 45 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 185 80 105 165 75 95
Uralic languages 6,400 2,985 3,410 6,950 3,210 3,740
Estonian 195 75 120 360 155 200
Finnish 360 125 240 1,700 675 1,030
Hungarian 5,835 2,790 3,045 4,885 2,380 2,510
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 5 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 685 385 300 355 195 160
Multiple responses 184,905 92,600 92,310 75,245 36,335 38,910
English and French 72,395 36,695 35,695 4,840 2,360 2,480
English and non-official language 27,485 13,545 13,945 67,385 32,570 34,815
French and non-official language 67,075 33,110 33,970 1,480 720 765
English, French and non-official language 17,950 9,245 8,705 1,540 685 855
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 8,066,560 3,977,270 4,089,285 2,244,265 1,097,090 1,147,170
Single responses 7,743,740 3,819,315 3,924,425 2,063,070 1,010,655 1,052,410
Official languages 7,157,850 3,536,165 3,621,685 1,462,715 729,695 733,020
English 782,185 391,125 391,060 1,454,540 725,625 728,910
French 6,375,665 3,145,040 3,230,625 8,175 4,065 4,110
Non-official languages 585,890 283,150 302,735 600,355 280,960 319,395
Aboriginal languages 40,190 20,205 19,980 100 45 55
Algonquian languages 28,695 14,385 14,310 25 15 15
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 28,110 14,105 14,005 15 5 10
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 7,375 3,590 3,790 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 590 295 290 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 60 30 30 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 0 0 5 0
Southern East Cree 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 14,590 7,355 7,235 15 5 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 220 115 110 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 220 110 105 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 370 170 200 5 5 5
Algonquin 360 165 195 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 5 0 5 5 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 5 15 5 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 5 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 5 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 10 5 5
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 5 5 0
Inuit languages 11,375 5,770 5,615 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 11,350 5,750 5,600 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 70 35 35 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 70 35 30 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 5 5 10 5 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 5
Lillooet 0 0 0 5 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 5 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Dakota 0 0 0 10 5 5
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 10 5 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Nisga'a 0 0 0 5 5 5
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 35 10 25 15 5 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 545,695 262,940 282,755 600,255 280,915 319,335
Afro-Asiatic languages 91,660 46,550 45,110 11,765 5,895 5,870
Berber languages 7,495 3,895 3,605 40 15 15
Kabyle 5,105 2,660 2,450 20 5 10
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,390 1,235 1,150 20 15 5
Cushitic languages 535 240 295 695 310 380
Bilen 5 0 5 5 0 0
Oromo 5 0 0 75 40 35
Somali 520 230 290 610 270 340
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 5 5
Semitic languages 83,520 42,365 41,160 11,020 5,560 5,460
Amharic 340 150 185 535 245 290
Arabic 81,105 41,150 39,955 8,540 4,335 4,205
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 50 45 400 195 205
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 5 305 165 140
Harari 5 0 5 10 5 5
Hebrew 1,705 880 825 780 400 380
Maltese 0 0 0 5 5 0
Tigrigna 205 95 105 355 160 190
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 85 40 40
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 105 50 55 10 0 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 24,980 11,675 13,305 14,490 6,695 7,790
Khmer (Cambodian) 5,180 2,370 2,805 615 285 325
Vietnamese 19,790 9,295 10,495 13,865 6,405 7,460
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 5 10 15 10 5
Austronesian languages 9,715 3,960 5,750 34,880 15,400 19,480
Bikol 15 5 10 65 30 35
Cebuano 230 100 125 1,070 475 595
Fijian 0 0 0 100 50 50
Hiligaynon 130 55 75 345 150 195
Ilocano 740 305 435 1,450 615 830
Malagasy 360 185 170 5 5 0
Malay 175 85 95 1,045 480 560
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 30 30 135 65 75
Pangasinan 10 5 10 55 25 30
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,905 3,150 4,760 30,300 13,355 16,945
Waray-Waray 15 10 10 50 25 30
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 260 130 135
Creole languages 20,705 8,780 11,925 275 120 155
Haitian Creole 855 380 475 5 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 19,405 8,200 11,210 195 85 110
Creole languages, n.i.e. 440 200 240 75 35 35
Dravidian languages 11,400 5,595 5,805 3,310 1,680 1,635
Kannada 150 85 65 95 45 55
Malayalam 200 100 100 875 445 430
Tamil 10,720 5,215 5,500 1,910 950 955
Telugu 330 190 135 415 235 185
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 15 5 5 55 20 30
Indo-European languages 303,215 146,100 157,115 213,800 103,735 110,065
Albanian 1,615 795 820 495 245 250
Armenian 11,990 5,680 6,310 490 215 275
Balto-Slavic languages 40,405 19,085 21,325 24,520 11,745 12,770
Baltic languages 190 80 105 150 70 80
Latvian 75 40 40 65 30 35
Lithuanian 115 40 70 80 40 45
Slavic languages 40,220 19,000 21,220 24,365 11,680 12,690
Belarusan 25 15 15 10 5 5
Bosnian 965 475 495 535 260 270
Bulgarian 5,125 2,495 2,630 885 410 480
Croatian 1,015 475 545 1,715 805 910
Czech 460 220 240 945 475 465
Macedonian 130 65 65 115 55 60
Polish 5,970 2,695 3,270 4,270 2,025 2,245
Russian 20,680 9,775 10,900 10,330 4,890 5,440
Serbian 2,010 1,020 990 3,350 1,705 1,650
Serbo-Croatian 960 470 490 435 205 235
Slovak 245 120 130 735 355 385
Slovene (Slovenian) 225 95 135 60 30 30
Ukrainian 2,365 1,060 1,300 950 445 505
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 30 10 15
Celtic languages 30 20 10 30 20 15
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 10 5 0
Welsh 10 10 0 15 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 15 5 5 5 0
Germanic languages 9,890 4,980 4,905 3,950 1,865 2,080
Afrikaans 15 10 10 410 200 205
Danish 50 25 25 165 85 80
Dutch 375 170 205 570 265 300
Frisian 0 0 0 5 5 5
German 2,550 1,190 1,365 2,470 1,145 1,325
Icelandic 30 15 20 50 25 25
Norwegian 20 5 10 65 30 30
Swedish 105 50 60 200 95 105
Vlaams (Flemish) 70 35 40 15 10 5
Yiddish 6,665 3,485 3,180 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Greek 18,545 8,865 9,680 1,635 790 845
Indo-Iranian languages 53,555 26,845 26,710 153,170 74,880 78,295
Indo-Aryan languages 31,575 15,985 15,585 124,505 60,980 63,525
Bengali 8,180 4,055 4,125 1,565 770 795
Gujarati 3,840 1,860 1,985 2,695 1,190 1,495
Hindi 1,535 790 745 11,100 5,245 5,850
Kashmiri 5 0 0 5 0 0
Konkani 30 15 15 30 20 15
Marathi 80 40 40 235 120 115
Nepali 1,355 655 700 550 290 260
Oriya (Odia) 15 10 5 30 15 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 8,840 4,690 4,155 102,080 50,295 51,790
Sindhi 135 65 75 575 245 330
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 365 185 180 595 290 305
Urdu 7,180 3,620 3,565 5,055 2,505 2,550
Iranian languages 21,745 10,740 11,010 28,490 13,810 14,680
Kurdish 510 280 235 1,020 510 505
Pashto 925 460 465 660 330 325
Persian (Farsi) 20,310 10,005 10,305 26,815 12,965 13,850
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 235 120 120 175 85 90
Italic (Romance) languages 167,190 79,835 87,355 29,510 13,980 15,525
Catalan 110 50 60 60 25 30
Italian 32,935 14,595 18,340 3,835 1,665 2,175
Portuguese 17,260 8,250 9,005 4,990 2,375 2,615
Romanian 24,520 12,000 12,525 3,085 1,475 1,605
Spanish 92,330 44,920 47,415 17,525 8,435 9,095
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 15 5 10
Japanese 1,050 425 620 8,005 3,285 4,725
Kartvelian languages 70 35 35 15 10 10
Georgian 70 40 35 15 10 5
Korean 3,540 1,630 1,910 32,775 15,085 17,690
Mongolic languages 145 70 75 160 75 85
Mongolian 145 70 75 160 80 85
Niger-Congo languages 7,250 3,450 3,800 715 315 395
Akan (Twi) 445 215 235 125 70 60
Bamanankan 265 135 125 5 0 0
Edo 10 5 5 20 10 10
Ewe 140 60 80 15 10 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 530 255 280 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 5 0 0
Ganda 5 5 5 5 5 5
Igbo 15 10 10 30 15 15
Lingala 625 270 355 35 15 25
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,110 510 600 55 20 35
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 530 225 305 45 15 30
Shona 20 10 10 35 20 20
Swahili 1,100 535 565 155 60 90
Wolof 1,035 555 480 0 0 5
Yoruba 55 25 25 40 20 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,350 635 710 140 60 80
Nilo-Saharan languages 135 70 65 100 50 55
Dinka 0 0 0 40 25 15
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 130 65 65 60 20 40
Sign languages 1,770 1,000 775 775 430 350
American Sign Language 90 35 50 275 135 140
Quebec Sign Language 700 360 340 5 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 985 600 385 500 295 210
Sino-Tibetan languages 60,370 28,925 31,450 274,695 126,000 148,700
Chinese languages 60,155 28,805 31,345 273,085 125,185 147,905
Cantonese 17,845 8,470 9,375 131,090 59,720 71,365
Hakka 155 75 80 660 275 385
Mandarin 37,075 17,870 19,200 129,525 59,840 69,690
Min Dong 0 0 0 60 30 35
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,830 830 1,000 4,385 1,995 2,390
Wu (Shanghainese) 780 355 420 2,405 1,105 1,300
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,435 1,190 1,240 4,865 2,185 2,685
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 90 45 50
Tibeto-Burman languages 215 115 100 1,605 815 800
Burmese 35 15 20 680 350 330
Karenic languages 65 40 30 680 330 350
Tibetan 70 45 30 160 85 75
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 90 45 45
Tai-Kadai languages 2,375 1,145 1,230 985 420 560
Lao 2,150 1,055 1,100 320 155 170
Thai 225 90 135 655 270 390
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 5 0 0
Turkic languages 5,120 2,540 2,575 1,500 785 720
Azerbaijani 100 50 55 185 100 85
Turkish 4,715 2,340 2,370 1,145 600 545
Uyghur 140 75 70 95 45 45
Uzbek 105 50 55 40 20 20
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 35 20 25
Uralic languages 2,025 895 1,130 1,850 870 975
Estonian 30 10 20 50 15 30
Finnish 50 20 30 395 170 225
Hungarian 1,945 860 1,085 1,410 685 725
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 150 90 60 110 55 60
Multiple responses 322,820 157,960 164,860 181,195 86,435 94,760
English and French 86,715 43,820 42,890 3,265 1,605 1,660
English and non-official language 54,400 26,255 28,140 175,135 83,580 91,555
French and non-official language 139,385 66,610 72,775 490 220 270
English, French and non-official language 42,320 21,270 21,045 2,300 1,025 1,275
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 8,066,555 3,977,275 4,089,285 2,244,265 1,097,095 1,147,170
None 6,825,240 3,356,340 3,468,900 1,745,045 860,010 885,030
English 513,410 263,670 249,735 223,750 108,280 115,470
French 320,370 158,340 162,030 17,875 8,180 9,690
Non-official language 317,790 154,450 163,340 249,460 116,805 132,650
Aboriginal 5,700 2,645 3,060 770 360 410
Non-Aboriginal 312,085 151,810 160,280 248,690 116,445 132,245
English and French 36,235 18,285 17,955 920 415 505
English and non-official language 28,630 14,075 14,555 4,765 2,225 2,535
French and non-official language 23,470 11,365 12,095 2,370 1,135 1,235
English, French and non-official language 1,420 740 680 75 35 40
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 1,820,110 881,720 938,390
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,975 37,842 28,522 32,086 38,059 27,445
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,400 1,822,630 884,045 938,580
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,535 33,110 26,119 29,011 33,395 25,639
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 5,685,690 2,866,470 2,819,220 1,633,275 804,160 829,115
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,067 35,597 25,012 32,397 39,080 26,819
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,973,245 2,300,800 2,672,445 1,263,560 538,385 725,180
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,307 5,851 8,246 2,178 1,087 3,189
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,627,795 2,408,420 2,219,370 1,371,380 694,380 677,005
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,263 35,627 27,219 33,613 39,822 28,398
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 6,417,010 3,159,415 3,257,595 1,820,500 881,760 938,740
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,546 49,087 36,203 45,981 54,557 37,925
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 6,418,440 3,159,550 3,258,890 1,823,095 884,185 938,905
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,887 39,292 30,616 37,920 43,683 32,493
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 5,685,905 2,866,415 2,819,485 1,632,760 804,030 828,730
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,505 47,810 33,079 46,606 55,980 37,511
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,972,650 2,299,595 2,673,050 1,263,805 537,790 726,015
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,590 7,846 9,229 6,023 5,757 6,220
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,627,775 2,408,655 2,219,120 1,371,335 694,755 676,575
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,382 45,974 34,313 45,652 54,292 36,781
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 2,036,965 1,114,940 922,025 589,860 333,750 256,105
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 47,111 51,622 42,433 54,477 60,158 48,861
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 56,564 62,750 49,085 66,984 74,942 56,613
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 84.4 88.3 79.1 90.9 93.6 87.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 68.4 71.4 64.6 74.9 78.4 70.1
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 15.6 11.7 20.9 9.1 6.4 12.7
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,140 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Without total income 216,685 99,555 117,125 79,725 38,310 41,420
With total income 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 1,820,110 881,720 938,390
Percentage with total income 96.7 96.9 96.5 95.8 95.8 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 789,595 351,935 437,660 315,700 135,530 180,170
$10,000 to $19,999 1,188,135 476,630 711,500 322,935 135,320 187,615
$20,000 to $29,999 976,210 428,390 547,830 229,015 98,450 130,560
$30,000 to $39,999 852,735 414,105 438,625 195,040 88,095 106,940
$40,000 to $49,999 747,995 378,215 369,780 173,240 81,095 92,145
$50,000 to $59,999 540,265 292,110 248,150 136,850 68,580 68,265
$60,000 to $69,999 375,935 214,805 161,130 106,475 58,675 47,800
$70,000 to $79,999 286,025 164,240 121,790 81,390 46,600 34,795
$80,000 to $89,999 189,350 113,715 75,635 63,885 37,275 26,605
$90,000 to $99,999 122,750 80,090 42,660 45,930 27,895 18,035
$100,000 and over 348,620 246,360 102,255 149,650 104,205 45,450
$100,000 to $149,999 236,515 164,145 72,370 97,130 65,580 31,550
$150,000 and over 112,105 82,215 29,885 52,525 38,625 13,895
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 6,634,295 3,260,150 3,374,140 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Without after-tax income 215,120 99,375 115,750 77,205 35,980 41,225
With after-tax income 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,395 1,822,625 884,045 938,580
Percentage with after-tax income 96.8 97.0 96.6 95.9 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 822,725 359,045 463,675 326,725 142,695 184,030
$10,000 to $19,999 1,246,480 505,165 741,315 337,690 143,595 194,090
$20,000 to $29,999 1,192,885 541,080 651,810 270,860 118,955 151,905
$30,000 to $39,999 1,096,510 553,200 543,315 231,350 106,065 125,280
$40,000 to $49,999 793,150 425,040 368,115 192,310 93,560 98,755
$50,000 to $59,999 498,475 283,130 215,345 139,765 75,900 63,860
$60,000 to $69,999 309,415 180,470 128,945 99,300 56,945 42,360
$70,000 to $79,999 167,895 108,500 59,395 71,505 41,850 29,655
$80,000 and over 291,635 205,155 86,485 153,135 104,485 48,650
$80,000 to $89,999 95,010 64,670 30,335 45,580 28,960 16,620
$90,000 to $99,999 55,980 39,080 16,905 28,965 19,470 9,495
$100,000 and over 140,645 101,405 39,240 78,590 56,055 22,540
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Without employment income 2,006,505 851,730 1,154,775 528,450 225,650 302,800
With employment income 4,627,790 2,408,420 2,219,375 1,371,385 694,380 677,005
Percentage with employment income 69.8 73.9 65.8 72.2 75.5 69.1
Under $5,000 (including loss) 606,300 311,780 294,520 187,690 83,900 103,785
$5,000 to $9,999 367,030 162,150 204,885 104,015 44,525 59,490
$10,000 to $19,999 681,920 305,995 375,920 186,230 82,745 103,485
$20,000 to $29,999 586,140 269,950 316,195 154,315 70,230 84,085
$30,000 to $39,999 565,425 277,135 288,285 144,080 66,950 77,135
$40,000 to $49,999 476,665 247,105 229,560 132,915 62,845 70,065
$50,000 to $59,999 359,180 203,580 155,600 106,050 55,140 50,910
$60,000 to $69,999 266,650 156,255 110,395 84,185 48,355 35,830
$70,000 to $79,999 224,040 129,890 94,150 66,040 38,955 27,090
$80,000 and over 494,440 344,585 149,855 205,870 140,745 65,125
$80,000 to $89,999 139,830 90,295 49,540 52,670 31,560 21,105
$90,000 to $99,999 93,860 64,160 29,700 37,435 23,785 13,645
$100,000 and over 260,745 190,125 70,620 115,770 85,400 30,365
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 3,531,665 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 59,822 ... ... 71,674 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 52,207 ... ... 62,565 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 1,175,230 ... ... 255,730 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,574 ... ... 37,927 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 28,469 ... ... 33,632 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 2,356,430 ... ... 627,295 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,645 ... ... 90,895 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 67,665 ... ... 79,253 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 3,531,665 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,306 ... ... 94,774 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 63,404 ... ... 78,271 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 1,174,695 ... ... 255,900 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,042 ... ... 49,641 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,262 ... ... 41,033 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 2,356,970 ... ... 627,345 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 95,878 ... ... 113,184 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,426 ... ... 93,461 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 3,531,665 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Under $5,000 47,170 ... ... 26,975 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 56,315 ... ... 14,565 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 119,570 ... ... 27,295 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 180,865 ... ... 35,995 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 179,690 ... ... 33,390 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 154,150 ... ... 33,300 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 185,000 ... ... 33,655 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 184,435 ... ... 33,910 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 179,855 ... ... 33,920 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 170,445 ... ... 33,815 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 313,600 ... ... 64,820 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 273,620 ... ... 60,215 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 241,940 ... ... 55,310 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,620 ... ... 50,775 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 176,355 ... ... 45,150 ... ...
$100,000 and over 860,030 ... ... 299,935 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 327,435 ... ... 91,605 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 204,105 ... ... 65,825 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 192,155 ... ... 74,520 ... ...
$200,000 and over 136,335 ... ... 67,985 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 3,531,660 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Under $5,000 50,445 ... ... 28,685 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 57,335 ... ... 14,755 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 120,860 ... ... 27,765 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 190,300 ... ... 37,190 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 202,905 ... ... 37,880 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 187,365 ... ... 39,980 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 231,765 ... ... 40,775 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 225,695 ... ... 40,775 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 211,990 ... ... 41,175 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 202,760 ... ... 39,905 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 363,775 ... ... 74,575 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 309,825 ... ... 67,610 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 256,150 ... ... 61,470 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,765 ... ... 53,405 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 166,295 ... ... 46,490 ... ...
$100,000 and over 545,440 ... ... 230,595 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 269,170 ... ... 89,065 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 130,225 ... ... 55,445 ... ...
$150,000 and over 146,045 ... ... 86,080 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 2,261,890 ... ... 596,335 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,378 ... ... 91,148 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 68,152 ... ... 79,386 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 930,195 ... ... 198,615 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,075 ... ... 84,239 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 60,224 ... ... 73,018 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 911,980 ... ... 288,695 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 105,246 ... ... 110,516 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 88,844 ... ... 95,649 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 364,085 ... ... 86,855 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,708 ... ... 53,529 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,805 ... ... 48,751 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 2,262,045 ... ... 595,885 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 96,863 ... ... 113,833 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,060 ... ... 93,745 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 929,645 ... ... 198,235 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,304 ... ... 107,625 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,167 ... ... 87,349 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 912,560 ... ... 288,875 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 122,835 ... ... 133,160 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 99,279 ... ... 109,609 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 363,610 ... ... 86,640 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,753 ... ... 67,302 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,052 ... ... 57,757 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,433,210 711,180 722,030 368,375 179,095 189,280
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,195 31,526 27,210 32,044 33,557 30,838
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,706 28,214 25,434 28,939 29,979 28,084
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 1,430,625 708,225 722,405 367,995 178,365 189,630
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 37,684 39,840 35,571 43,145 45,675 40,766
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 31,513 32,729 30,321 36,063 37,729 34,496
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 7,965,455 3,941,475 4,023,970 2,232,290 1,091,660 1,140,630
In the bottom half of the distribution 4,577,885 2,216,770 2,361,115 1,100,960 525,080 575,880
In the bottom decile 747,785 368,385 379,395 286,730 137,425 149,305
In the second decile 898,605 408,705 489,900 214,350 99,375 114,980
In the third decile 997,185 481,975 515,210 197,435 93,835 103,595
In the fourth decile 996,230 490,275 505,960 198,470 95,395 103,070
In the fifth decile 938,080 467,425 470,655 203,975 99,045 104,930
In the top half of the distribution 3,387,565 1,724,710 1,662,855 1,131,330 566,585 564,750
In the sixth decile 881,640 444,865 436,775 207,900 101,760 106,140
In the seventh decile 806,685 409,470 397,220 214,770 106,725 108,045
In the eighth decile 700,450 357,000 343,455 223,475 111,775 111,700
In the ninth decile 557,160 286,195 270,960 235,010 118,280 116,730
In the top decile 441,630 227,185 214,445 250,180 128,045 122,135
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 7,921,505 3,919,560 4,001,945 2,224,910 1,088,140 1,136,770
0 to 17 years 1,564,410 800,455 763,960 405,260 209,225 196,040
0 to 5 years 532,410 272,790 259,625 129,280 66,790 62,490
18 to 64 years 5,021,875 2,498,900 2,522,980 1,498,060 730,030 768,025
65 years and over 1,335,220 620,210 715,010 321,595 148,895 172,700
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 1,160,190 542,405 617,785 375,620 177,360 198,265
0 to 17 years 222,955 114,410 108,540 77,990 40,120 37,875
0 to 5 years 75,270 38,595 36,670 23,285 11,860 11,430
18 to 64 years 688,130 334,825 353,305 241,840 113,305 128,530
65 years and over 249,110 93,170 155,930 55,790 23,935 31,855
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.6 13.8 15.4 16.9 16.3 17.4
0 to 17 years (%) 14.3 14.3 14.2 19.2 19.2 19.3
0 to 5 years (%) 14.1 14.1 14.1 18.0 17.8 18.3
18 to 64 years (%) 13.7 13.4 14.0 16.1 15.5 16.7
65 years and over (%) 18.7 15.0 21.8 17.3 16.1 18.4
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 731,340 358,085 373,260 324,435 154,570 169,860
0 to 17 years 129,325 66,400 62,925 63,830 32,735 31,095
0 to 5 years 44,375 22,705 21,675 18,425 9,360 9,065
18 to 64 years 514,540 261,485 253,060 224,205 106,675 117,525
65 years and over 87,475 30,205 57,270 36,400 15,165 21,240
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 14.6 14.2 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.2 15.8 15.6 15.9
0 to 5 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.3 14.3 14.0 14.5
18 to 64 years (%) 10.2 10.5 10.0 15.0 14.6 15.3
65 years and over (%) 6.6 4.9 8.0 11.3 10.2 12.3
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,560
Official languages 7,891,110 3,911,220 3,979,890 2,100,825 1,037,550 1,063,280
English 3,930,690 2,058,470 1,872,225 2,099,815 1,037,060 1,062,755
French 7,522,350 3,725,145 3,797,200 157,535 70,310 87,225
Non-official languages 1,610,980 776,265 834,720 1,170,410 551,015 619,395
Aboriginal languages 50,890 25,190 25,700 1,525 645 880
Algonquian languages 37,515 18,545 18,965 480 200 280
Blackfoot 0 0 0 15 0 15
Cree-Montagnais languages 34,415 17,050 17,370 300 145 155
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 9,850 4,735 5,115 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 10 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 775 385 385 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 260 130 130 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 0 0 85 45 40
Southern East Cree 35 25 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 0 10 20 0 15
Woods Cree 10 10 0 15 10 10
Cree, n.o.s. 17,175 8,600 8,575 180 90 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 885 460 420 20 10 10
Malecite 10 0 0 10 10 0
Mi'kmaq 880 460 425 15 10 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 2,340 1,105 1,235 145 40 100
Algonquin 2,240 1,055 1,185 15 10 10
Ojibway 105 50 50 120 35 80
Oji-Cree 10 0 0 10 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 35 20 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 85 25 55
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 15 10 80 25 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 50 0 40
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 10
Dene 10 0 10 10 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 10 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 55 30 25
Inuit languages 12,595 6,270 6,330 50 30 30
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Inuktitut 12,485 6,210 6,270 45 15 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 115 60 60 10 0 0
Iroquoian languages 740 360 375 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 690 350 335 10 10 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 30 15 10 35 20 15
Salish languages 0 0 0 505 200 305
Comox 0 0 0 15 0 15
Halkomelem 0 0 0 135 55 80
Lillooet 0 0 0 20 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 35 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 225 100 125
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 15 40
Siouan languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Dakota 10 0 0 20 0 10
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 160 70 95
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 40 10 30
Nisga'a 0 0 0 65 30 35
Tsimshian 0 0 0 60 35 25
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 95 45 55
Haisla 0 0 0 30 0 20
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 15 10 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 40 35 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 90 40 55 35 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,560,375 751,215 809,160 1,168,965 550,405 618,560
Afro-Asiatic languages 301,035 157,545 143,490 28,595 14,925 13,670
Berber languages 27,595 14,650 12,945 130 80 45
Kabyle 16,170 8,580 7,590 55 30 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 11,580 6,150 5,425 70 50 20
Cushitic languages 1,550 745 805 1,875 870 1,010
Bilen 35 20 10 15 10 15
Oromo 45 30 10 190 115 80
Somali 1,460 680 780 1,670 760 910
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 10 0 10
Semitic languages 286,625 149,970 136,660 26,850 14,115 12,730
Amharic 1,145 540 600 1,745 895 850
Arabic 267,965 140,280 127,685 19,520 10,425 9,095
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 195 95 95 720 340 375
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 545 270 275
Harari 0 0 0 60 35 20
Hebrew 18,035 9,490 8,540 4,455 2,280 2,175
Maltese 40 10 25 150 80 65
Tigrigna 420 195 225 935 505 425
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 285 150 130
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 810 430 380 95 45 45
Austro-Asiatic languages 46,050 21,955 24,095 29,470 14,010 15,460
Khmer (Cambodian) 11,840 5,620 6,220 1,425 615 805
Vietnamese 34,580 16,520 18,060 28,110 13,400 14,705
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 60 30 30
Austronesian languages 31,230 11,820 19,410 104,555 43,985 60,565
Bikol 105 45 60 495 200 285
Cebuano 1,105 360 750 4,135 1,620 2,510
Fijian 15 0 10 975 580 400
Hiligaynon 540 195 350 1,330 580 745
Ilocano 2,500 890 1,610 5,600 2,190 3,410
Malagasy 1,980 940 1,040 0 0 10
Malay 1,210 525 690 6,265 2,970 3,295
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 195 95 100 730 330 400
Pangasinan 60 20 40 435 180 260
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 26,705 9,785 16,915 94,500 39,135 55,360
Waray-Waray 55 10 45 255 110 140
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 540 270 275 1,135 555 580
Creole languages 115,445 51,970 63,475 1,720 930 795
Haitian Creole 4,910 2,285 2,620 55 25 35
Creole, n.o.s. 108,315 48,615 59,705 995 525 470
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,835 1,390 1,445 685 385 295
Dravidian languages 18,710 9,495 9,210 8,725 4,620 4,105
Kannada 415 210 205 435 205 230
Malayalam 510 285 220 2,515 1,350 1,170
Tamil 17,245 8,680 8,565 4,820 2,510 2,310
Telugu 930 540 390 1,385 805 575
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 70 25 40
Hmong-Mien languages 35 15 25 150 80 75
Indo-European languages 912,945 435,785 477,155 509,685 249,375 260,310
Albanian 3,375 1,730 1,645 1,080 545 535
Armenian 20,290 9,790 10,500 1,390 695 695
Balto-Slavic languages 88,425 41,725 46,700 62,220 29,785 32,440
Baltic languages 1,080 500 585 570 290 275
Latvian 335 150 185 290 165 125
Lithuanian 755 350 410 280 130 150
Slavic languages 87,520 41,315 46,205 61,820 29,575 32,245
Belarusan 365 150 215 205 90 110
Bosnian 1,975 990 985 1,695 845 850
Bulgarian 7,345 3,595 3,750 1,915 845 1,065
Croatian 3,580 1,760 1,820 7,535 3,705 3,830
Czech 2,070 975 1,095 4,090 1,920 2,165
Macedonian 285 140 145 330 170 160
Polish 17,760 8,090 9,665 13,005 6,225 6,780
Russian 46,665 22,265 24,400 22,865 10,785 12,080
Serbian 4,050 1,980 2,070 7,730 3,965 3,765
Serbo-Croatian 2,385 1,140 1,245 1,215 575 635
Slovak 1,520 705 820 2,775 1,300 1,465
Slovene (Slovenian) 970 490 480 665 295 365
Ukrainian 9,015 3,885 5,135 5,450 2,395 3,055
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 150 75 75 225 110 115
Celtic languages 495 305 195 1,095 630 465
Scottish Gaelic 155 95 65 310 205 110
Welsh 85 45 40 115 60 60
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 265 175 95 670 365 305
Germanic languages 63,370 31,835 31,530 49,300 23,840 25,465
Afrikaans 415 260 150 3,620 1,875 1,740
Danish 835 410 420 2,100 1,000 1,100
Dutch 5,060 2,665 2,395 7,610 3,625 3,995
Frisian 15 10 0 85 45 40
German 43,475 21,950 21,530 33,500 16,385 17,110
Icelandic 140 80 60 190 100 90
Norwegian 510 255 255 1,250 645 605
Swedish 1,580 785 795 2,485 1,090 1,390
Vlaams (Flemish) 760 265 495 200 115 90
Yiddish 12,375 6,225 6,155 365 165 195
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 270 125 140 70 40 30
Greek 51,060 25,520 25,540 6,750 3,415 3,330
Indo-Iranian languages 93,655 48,040 45,615 288,160 143,285 144,875
Indo-Aryan languages 59,570 30,870 28,700 240,830 119,440 121,390
Bengali 12,870 6,610 6,260 3,130 1,605 1,520
Gujarati 7,950 3,860 4,090 10,265 4,835 5,430
Hindi 15,570 8,285 7,280 68,905 33,580 35,325
Kashmiri 45 35 15 40 25 20
Konkani 150 70 75 340 165 170
Marathi 475 240 230 1,235 625 610
Nepali 1,445 725 720 1,145 570 575
Oriya (Odia) 55 35 20 55 35 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 17,860 9,690 8,165 181,205 90,500 90,700
Sindhi 500 240 255 3,025 1,295 1,730
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,335 625 710 2,135 1,110 1,030
Urdu 16,545 8,655 7,890 14,055 7,350 6,705
Iranian languages 35,420 17,830 17,585 48,325 24,385 23,945
Kurdish 1,255 665 590 2,075 1,095 975
Pashto 1,825 1,005 825 1,525 845 680
Persian (Farsi) 32,965 16,560 16,405 46,055 23,210 22,840
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 845 425 420 750 375 375
Italic (Romance) languages 627,545 293,620 333,920 112,190 53,450 58,740
Catalan 890 525 365 240 125 120
Italian 173,710 84,430 89,275 24,350 11,785 12,560
Portuguese 55,100 27,620 27,475 15,040 7,180 7,865
Romanian 42,655 20,550 22,110 7,855 3,890 3,960
Spanish 390,355 177,610 212,745 70,585 33,290 37,300
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 490 345 145 215 125 85
Japanese 7,040 3,340 3,695 27,510 11,900 15,615
Kartvelian languages 220 110 110 90 50 45
Georgian 215 105 110 90 50 40
Korean 6,260 2,825 3,430 48,680 22,290 26,390
Mongolic languages 270 135 130 315 155 155
Mongolian 265 135 130 315 155 155
Niger-Congo languages 52,840 26,665 26,175 5,615 2,915 2,700
Akan (Twi) 1,800 945 855 480 270 205
Bamanankan 2,385 1,240 1,145 25 15 10
Edo 190 95 95 115 60 55
Ewe 1,410 865 545 110 75 35
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 3,400 1,785 1,620 45 15 35
Ga 315 155 160 90 55 30
Ganda 90 40 55 110 60 45
Igbo 275 190 90 205 125 80
Lingala 9,630 4,430 5,200 225 100 125
Rundi (Kirundi) 4,490 2,210 2,285 100 40 65
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 3,535 1,640 1,895 200 90 110
Shona 150 75 80 255 120 140
Swahili 8,015 4,080 3,935 2,565 1,380 1,185
Wolof 6,555 3,545 3,015 30 15 15
Yoruba 885 485 395 505 260 245
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 17,720 9,125 8,595 1,270 580 695
Nilo-Saharan languages 695 345 350 280 145 135
Dinka 0 0 0 45 35 15
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 695 345 350 230 110 120
Sign languages 7,775 3,095 4,675 3,230 1,280 1,950
American Sign Language 675 245 435 1,820 605 1,215
Quebec Sign Language 4,405 1,590 2,815 10 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 2,960 1,350 1,605 1,470 695 775
Sino-Tibetan languages 90,460 42,695 47,770 416,185 191,945 224,245
Chinese languages 90,060 42,480 47,580 413,750 190,715 223,040
Cantonese 31,885 14,900 16,980 221,150 102,350 118,795
Hakka 545 240 310 2,490 1,185 1,300
Mandarin 59,240 27,560 31,685 236,910 106,760 130,155
Min Dong 15 10 10 115 55 60
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,215 1,860 2,350 15,040 6,665 8,375
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,230 535 690 5,190 2,260 2,930
Chinese, n.o.s. 4,800 2,380 2,425 8,450 3,850 4,595
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 180 70 110
Tibeto-Burman languages 430 235 195 2,710 1,355 1,360
Burmese 140 75 60 1,385 685 700
Karenic languages 105 55 45 895 445 445
Tibetan 65 50 10 290 160 130
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 140 65 80 290 135 155
Tai-Kadai languages 7,280 3,400 3,880 3,655 1,475 2,180
Lao 5,785 2,850 2,935 1,080 490 590
Thai 2,255 875 1,375 2,760 1,055 1,705
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 12,475 6,265 6,210 5,860 3,180 2,685
Azerbaijani 510 275 235 825 445 380
Turkish 11,415 5,755 5,665 4,795 2,590 2,200
Uyghur 230 110 120 105 50 60
Uzbek 230 105 125 170 95 75
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 235 115 120 225 120 105
Uralic languages 7,870 3,710 4,160 8,130 3,815 4,320
Estonian 150 55 95 365 160 205
Finnish 500 195 305 1,820 690 1,130
Hungarian 7,215 3,450 3,765 5,975 2,970 3,005
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 2,140 1,170 970 685 380 300
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,555
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 7,585,545 3,753,190 3,832,350 1,923,530 945,800 977,725
Canadian citizens aged under 18 1,521,230 779,620 741,610 370,125 191,590 178,535
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 6,064,310 2,973,575 3,090,740 1,553,405 754,205 799,195
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 379,910 188,245 191,665 309,015 146,190 162,825
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,555
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 6,788,085 3,365,345 3,422,735 1,216,705 616,680 600,025
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 1,091,310 530,325 560,980 940,535 438,815 501,725
Before 1981 238,655 117,080 121,575 190,755 91,520 99,230
1981 to 1990 127,340 63,150 64,190 115,735 54,010 61,720
1991 to 2000 187,860 89,210 98,650 239,750 110,660 129,085
2001 to 2010 322,280 155,785 166,495 257,780 118,270 139,510
2001 to 2005 140,170 67,835 72,335 119,690 54,775 64,910
2006 to 2010 182,115 87,945 94,165 138,090 63,495 74,600
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 215,170 105,105 110,065 136,515 64,350 72,170
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 86,065 45,765 40,295 75,310 36,500 38,810
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 1,091,305 530,325 560,980 940,535 438,810 501,725
Under 5 years 112,930 54,600 58,330 72,970 37,090 35,885
5 to 14 years 174,020 87,165 86,855 149,360 77,155 72,205
15 to 24 years 215,350 98,880 116,475 194,335 88,380 105,955
25 to 44 years 515,770 256,095 259,675 403,665 180,565 223,100
45 years and over 73,230 33,590 39,640 120,195 55,620 64,575
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 1,091,305 530,330 560,980 940,535 438,810 501,725
Americas 247,505 113,190 134,315 60,695 28,760 31,935
Brazil 7,345 3,515 3,830 2,715 1,115 1,600
Colombia 25,580 11,645 13,935 2,985 1,380 1,610
El Salvador 11,120 5,500 5,615 4,310 2,190 2,120
Guyana 2,490 1,085 1,410 865 405 465
Haiti 80,965 35,375 45,585 245 105 140
Jamaica 4,665 2,040 2,625 2,075 1,090 985
Mexico 15,820 7,090 8,730 7,475 3,280 4,195
Peru 13,265 5,945 7,325 2,595 1,120 1,465
Trinidad and Tobago 4,075 1,840 2,240 1,805 850 955
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 25,955 12,800 13,155 23,620 11,530 12,090
Other places of birth in Americas 56,235 26,370 29,870 12,005 5,700 6,300
Europe 311,090 154,910 156,185 151,850 74,650 77,205
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,785 1,890 1,895 3,785 1,840 1,950
Croatia 2,140 1,085 1,050 3,855 1,955 1,895
France 81,225 43,490 37,735 3,220 1,675 1,545
Germany 9,750 4,365 5,390 11,330 5,455 5,875
Greece 18,420 9,135 9,285 2,680 1,385 1,300
Hungary 3,325 1,620 1,700 3,420 1,755 1,665
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 820 485 330 3,425 1,890 1,530
Italy 51,025 25,370 25,655 9,955 5,070 4,890
Netherlands 1,990 1,035 955 5,015 2,505 2,515
Poland 10,735 4,675 6,060 9,815 4,630 5,185
Portugal 18,985 9,185 9,800 4,460 2,210 2,250
Romania 28,695 13,695 15,005 6,745 3,290 3,455
Russian Federation 11,355 4,975 6,375 8,080 3,485 4,595
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,790 830 960 3,645 1,830 1,815
Ukraine 8,670 3,800 4,870 5,150 2,445 2,700
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 12,905 6,645 6,260 47,260 23,700 23,565
Other places of birth in Europe 45,500 22,630 22,870 20,015 9,530 10,480
Africa 241,410 125,250 116,165 30,090 15,220 14,870
Algeria 59,465 31,180 28,280 425 275 150
Egypt 19,490 10,290 9,200 2,020 1,090 930
Ethiopia 995 495 495 1,650 825 830
Kenya 785 355 430 3,895 1,780 2,110
Morocco 60,700 31,435 29,270 695 365 330
Nigeria 1,340 740 600 1,160 610 550
Somalia 580 270 310 1,010 485 525
South Africa, Republic of 865 475 385 7,130 3,700 3,425
Other places of birth in Africa 97,200 50,005 47,190 12,100 6,075 6,025
Asia 289,825 136,175 153,655 674,920 309,310 365,615
Afghanistan 7,280 3,640 3,640 4,820 2,425 2,395
Bangladesh 7,940 3,990 3,950 1,865 945 920
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 49,555 19,905 29,655 180,300 80,410 99,895
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,730 2,290 2,435 70,795 32,515 38,280
India 17,865 9,195 8,670 121,910 59,425 62,480
IranCensus data footnote 61 17,760 8,880 8,885 34,310 17,400 16,910
Iraq 3,735 1,960 1,775 5,145 2,630 2,510
Japan 1,725 395 1,330 10,330 3,065 7,265
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,230 1,995 2,230 35,310 16,025 19,285
Lebanon 39,135 20,800 18,340 1,750 990 765
Pakistan 10,010 5,260 4,750 8,870 4,540 4,325
Philippines 24,410 9,040 15,370 94,910 40,075 54,840
Sri Lanka 10,715 5,335 5,380 4,130 2,155 1,970
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 17,775 8,800 8,980 2,265 1,140 1,130
Taiwan 2,735 1,100 1,635 35,495 15,995 19,500
Viet Nam 25,440 11,765 13,675 23,380 10,925 12,455
Other places of birth in Asia 44,795 21,840 22,950 39,350 18,650 20,700
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 1,480 805 670 22,985 10,875 12,105
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 215,170 105,105 110,065 136,515 64,350 72,165
Americas 47,710 22,625 25,085 9,680 4,945 4,735
Brazil 3,010 1,495 1,520 905 420 485
Colombia 7,540 3,465 4,075 450 215 235
Cuba 2,565 1,260 1,315 65 35 35
Haiti 16,880 7,690 9,190 10 0 0
Jamaica 190 140 55 155 110 45
Mexico 4,210 1,955 2,255 2,210 1,115 1,090
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,990 2,265 1,720 3,860 2,075 1,785
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,955 935 1,020 215 100 115
Other places of birth in Americas 7,365 3,425 3,935 1,810 865 945
Europe 39,320 20,085 19,235 12,995 6,715 6,280
France 20,030 10,855 9,175 785 415 365
Germany 580 250 330 755 440 315
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 135 105 35 1,180 740 445
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 3,750 1,695 2,055 200 110 90
Romania 2,945 1,260 1,685 540 240 305
Russian Federation 1,970 865 1,105 1,375 495 885
Ukraine 2,460 1,110 1,350 890 355 535
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 860 565 290 3,520 2,060 1,455
Other places of birth in Europe 6,590 3,385 3,205 3,750 1,860 1,885
Africa 74,200 37,110 37,090 4,145 2,150 1,995
Algeria 16,380 8,060 8,320 55 35 20
Cameroon 7,550 3,705 3,845 55 25 30
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3,370 1,655 1,715 105 65 45
Côte d'Ivoire 5,070 2,505 2,565 10 10 10
Egypt 4,360 2,260 2,095 515 280 235
Eritrea 50 30 20 295 160 130
Ethiopia 125 65 60 255 140 110
Morocco 13,475 6,675 6,805 110 55 50
Nigeria 540 280 260 355 170 180
Somalia 95 40 50 350 140 210
South Africa, Republic of 175 115 60 700 380 325
Tunisia 5,855 3,025 2,825 70 30 40
Other places of birth in Africa 17,155 8,690 8,470 1,275 665 605
Asia 53,595 25,070 28,525 107,710 49,475 58,235
Afghanistan 1,555 715 840 860 455 405
Bangladesh 860 455 405 385 180 200
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 10,705 4,805 5,895 32,830 14,595 18,230
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 120 35 80 1,650 695 955
India 2,960 1,555 1,405 21,070 10,555 10,515
IranCensus data footnote 61 7,505 3,545 3,960 8,195 4,085 4,105
Iraq 985 465 515 1,825 900 920
Israel 645 390 255 295 170 125
Japan 330 30 295 1,820 460 1,355
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 825 370 455 6,345 2,725 3,620
Lebanon 3,955 2,100 1,860 205 110 95
Nepal 360 165 195 215 90 125
Pakistan 1,815 920 895 1,590 800 790
Philippines 5,635 2,345 3,290 19,750 8,905 10,840
Saudi Arabia 435 210 225 320 145 175
Sri Lanka 860 380 480 455 230 230
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 7,455 3,740 3,715 1,765 880 880
Taiwan 170 60 105 2,185 875 1,310
Turkey 585 300 285 360 200 160
United Arab Emirates 300 160 145 300 145 155
Viet Nam 1,505 560 945 1,505 595 905
Other places of birth in Asia 4,025 1,765 2,265 3,795 1,680 2,115
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 345 215 135 1,985 1,065 925
Australia 190 120 70 1,065 565 505
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 155 95 65 920 500 420
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,560
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,204,895 590,175 614,720 1,032,710 484,055 548,655
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 792,085 399,535 392,550 559,925 284,835 275,090
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 5,968,475 2,951,730 3,016,745 639,910 323,100 316,810
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 867,685 420,465 447,220 763,565 354,075 409,490
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 469,015 243,915 225,100 441,255 211,760 229,495
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 224,720 137,975 86,745 169,275 99,370 69,905
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 244,300 105,945 138,360 271,985 112,390 159,590
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 241,225 96,130 145,095 241,750 100,285 141,465
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 146,295 75,100 71,195 69,605 37,175 32,435
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 11,150 5,320 5,825 10,950 4,860 6,090
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,010 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,560
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 182,885 91,890 90,995 55,480 26,335 29,145
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 175,960 88,635 87,325 53,775 25,525 28,255
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 92,655 45,510 47,145 32,685 15,505 17,185
Métis 69,365 36,260 33,100 20,710 9,845 10,865
Inuk (Inuit) 13,940 6,865 7,075 380 175 210
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 2,760 1,330 1,430 985 470 515
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 4,170 1,930 2,245 715 340 375
Non-Aboriginal identity 7,782,560 3,849,550 3,933,015 2,177,065 1,065,655 1,111,410
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,560
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 77,490 38,580 38,915 22,140 10,245 11,890
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 7,887,960 3,902,860 3,985,100 2,210,410 1,081,745 1,128,665
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,555
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 118,780 58,535 60,245 12,620 6,060 6,560
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 115,480 56,930 58,550 12,360 5,925 6,435
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 87,700 42,730 44,965 10,125 4,755 5,370
Métis single ancestry 17,585 9,225 8,360 2,095 1,100 995
Inuit single ancestry 10,200 4,980 5,220 135 70 65
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 3,300 1,605 1,700 260 135 125
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 2,220 1,115 1,105 240 125 120
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 995 455 540 20 15 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 65 25 40 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 10 15 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 240,650 113,905 126,740 54,580 26,120 28,465
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 235,365 111,205 124,165 52,405 25,130 27,275
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 193,625 90,650 102,975 34,865 16,750 18,120
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 37,080 18,320 18,760 17,205 8,225 8,980
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,660 2,230 2,425 335 160 175
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 5,280 2,700 2,575 2,180 990 1,190
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,040 2,105 1,940 2,100 975 1,130
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 990 475 515 25 0 20
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 225 110 115 25 0 25
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25 15 10 20 0 15
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 7,606,025 3,769,000 3,837,030 2,165,345 1,059,815 1,105,535
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,560
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,032,365 505,180 527,185 1,144,970 546,030 598,945
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 90,335 46,750 43,585 280,625 140,390 140,240
Chinese 99,505 44,370 55,135 457,460 213,935 243,525
Black 319,230 154,110 165,120 28,420 14,745 13,675
Filipino 34,910 14,275 20,635 120,745 53,440 67,305
Latin American 133,920 64,655 69,260 33,535 15,965 17,565
Arab 213,740 113,420 100,320 16,035 8,595 7,440
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 62,820 29,960 32,865 43,435 20,685 22,750
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 32,405 16,200 16,210 44,930 22,905 22,020
Korean 8,055 3,865 4,190 50,820 23,480 27,340
Japanese 4,570 1,755 2,820 28,565 11,915 16,655
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 9,840 4,670 5,175 6,115 3,010 3,105
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 23,045 11,160 11,885 34,290 16,960 17,330
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 6,933,085 3,436,260 3,496,830 1,087,575 545,965 541,610
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 7,965,455 3,941,435 4,024,010 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,555
North American Aboriginal origins 359,430 172,440 186,985 67,205 32,175 35,025
First Nations (North American Indian) 289,610 137,550 152,065 47,395 22,615 24,775
Inuit 17,175 8,300 8,880 570 255 315
Métis 61,260 30,915 30,345 21,695 10,425 11,265
Other North American origins 4,850,145 2,390,545 2,459,605 312,140 156,960 155,180
Acadian 34,785 16,440 18,345 1,380 705 680
American 45,050 21,470 23,580 28,500 13,835 14,665
Canadian 4,647,840 2,288,280 2,359,555 291,825 147,020 144,800
New Brunswicker 750 370 380 10 0 0
Newfoundlander 570 280 295 555 340 220
Nova Scotian 365 155 215 70 40 35
Ontarian 1,345 660 685 35 25 15
Québécois 184,005 93,895 90,110 695 400 295
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 205 110 100 155 70 80
European origins 3,037,890 1,511,060 1,526,825 1,053,015 524,725 528,290
British Isles origins 745,715 360,135 385,575 663,690 331,545 332,150
Channel Islander 1,440 725 720 140 80 60
Cornish 70 35 40 210 110 100
English 228,520 111,855 116,670 406,645 201,710 204,935
Irish 446,215 211,545 234,665 241,090 116,280 124,810
Manx 200 105 95 685 330 355
Scottish 215,030 103,395 111,635 297,740 146,535 151,200
Welsh 10,765 5,075 5,690 39,220 18,995 20,230
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 32,525 15,440 17,080 49,025 24,310 24,715
French origins 1,878,795 941,770 937,025 130,810 63,215 67,595
Alsatian 1,050 520 525 100 50 55
Breton 11,140 5,410 5,725 40 15 25
Corsican 1,270 690 580 60 20 35
French 1,870,545 937,665 932,875 130,700 63,165 67,540
Western European origins (except French origins) 244,380 119,115 125,260 271,345 134,200 137,145
Austrian 12,710 6,285 6,430 18,595 8,750 9,845
Bavarian 40 30 20 65 40 25
Belgian 51,340 25,295 26,050 7,230 3,615 3,615
Dutch 26,000 12,805 13,190 66,435 32,920 33,510
Flemish 1,345 660 685 880 450 425
Frisian 15 20 0 120 35 90
German 142,225 68,250 73,975 193,385 95,745 97,645
Luxembourger 910 445 460 290 155 135
Swiss 24,500 12,615 11,885 9,930 5,035 4,890
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 125 80 50 400 175 225
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 25,460 12,490 12,975 112,610 54,410 58,200
Danish 5,700 2,815 2,885 19,850 9,730 10,125
Finnish 3,130 1,430 1,700 12,345 5,785 6,565
Icelandic 955 480 470 9,410 4,675 4,730
Norwegian 7,820 3,835 3,985 42,585 20,855 21,735
Swedish 6,840 3,275 3,565 35,495 16,365 19,130
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 2,500 1,265 1,230 4,600 2,340 2,265
Eastern European origins 249,940 121,660 128,285 228,655 110,750 117,900
Bulgarian 9,570 4,675 4,895 2,830 1,300 1,530
Byelorussian 2,530 1,235 1,295 1,755 900 850
Czech 6,295 2,965 3,330 10,385 5,050 5,330
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,150 1,100 1,050 2,095 1,050 1,045
Estonian 890 460 435 2,105 965 1,135
Hungarian 28,280 13,970 14,310 23,045 11,435 11,610
Latvian 1,740 835 905 2,290 1,205 1,085
Lithuanian 6,630 3,320 3,305 3,795 1,835 1,960
Moldovan 7,620 3,710 3,900 690 325 365
Polish 79,040 38,705 40,335 63,150 30,305 32,845
Romanian 53,060 25,935 27,125 15,925 7,710 8,215
Russian 55,230 26,405 28,830 53,225 25,180 28,050
Slovak 4,770 2,375 2,395 5,665 2,640 3,025
Ukrainian 42,550 20,575 21,975 83,080 40,425 42,650
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,900 1,505 1,400 2,090 945 1,150
Southern European origins 549,750 273,670 276,080 182,440 90,850 91,590
Albanian 3,760 1,950 1,805 1,235 615 620
Bosnian 2,970 1,485 1,490 2,450 1,205 1,240
Catalan 735 395 340 65 55 10
Croatian 6,745 3,375 3,370 14,520 7,520 7,000
Cypriot 480 240 245 290 155 140
Greek 71,330 36,235 35,090 14,750 7,595 7,160
Italian 326,700 162,650 164,045 81,005 41,110 39,890
Kosovar 505 295 210 170 90 85
Macedonian 775 400 370 825 455 375
Maltese 1,220 615 610 1,010 555 455
Montenegrin 450 250 200 570 260 310
Portuguese 69,805 34,825 34,980 23,050 11,270 11,780
Serbian 5,950 2,915 3,040 9,740 5,075 4,665
Sicilian 1,435 710 725 180 110 75
Slovenian 2,510 1,225 1,280 2,780 1,335 1,450
Spanish 85,360 41,745 43,615 41,780 19,580 22,200
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 3,270 1,595 1,670 2,865 1,275 1,590
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 300 155 145 220 105 120
Other European origins 38,670 19,875 18,800 17,535 9,100 8,440
Basque 3,620 1,930 1,690 445 260 180
Jewish 25,235 12,955 12,280 10,545 5,440 5,100
Roma (Gypsy) 475 270 205 305 115 195
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 360 180 185 485 240 240
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 9,215 4,690 4,530 5,890 3,095 2,795
Caribbean origins 201,625 93,935 107,690 15,210 7,630 7,575
Antiguan 380 170 205 130 60 65
Bahamian 430 205 225 150 85 60
Barbadian 5,570 2,585 2,985 1,225 640 580
Bermudan 115 50 65 135 70 70
Carib 405 150 255 60 40 20
Cuban 9,830 4,800 5,035 800 415 385
Dominican 11,560 5,320 6,235 495 225 270
Grenadian 1,965 790 1,175 280 155 130
Guadeloupean 1,010 475 535 10 0 0
Haitian 143,165 66,245 76,925 595 270 330
Jamaican 14,100 6,785 7,315 5,960 3,125 2,830
Kittitian/Nevisian 360 200 160 95 50 50
Martinican 1,775 820 950 20 0 20
Montserratan 240 140 105 20 10 10
Puerto Rican 530 270 255 255 120 135
St. Lucian 860 450 405 115 55 60
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 6,585 2,925 3,660 2,955 1,490 1,465
Vincentian/Grenadinian 4,020 1,695 2,325 295 130 165
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 5,635 2,610 3,025 1,365 615 750
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 4,195 1,995 2,205 1,325 615 700
Latin, Central and South American origins 167,275 81,215 86,065 46,745 22,670 24,070
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 6,100 2,885 3,210 1,650 845 805
Arawak 180 60 120 50 20 25
Argentinian 4,950 2,490 2,460 1,275 580 700
Belizean 80 40 40 35 20 20
Bolivian 1,730 815 915 180 60 115
Brazilian 8,345 4,075 4,275 3,900 1,770 2,135
Chilean 14,060 7,055 7,005 3,645 1,750 1,895
Colombian 33,965 15,915 18,050 4,460 2,190 2,270
Costa Rican 1,180 570 610 450 225 225
Ecuadorian 2,720 1,255 1,470 725 350 380
Guatemalan 10,175 5,380 4,795 1,935 1,025 905
Guyanese 3,670 1,810 1,860 1,170 620 555
Hispanic 1,155 570 585 1,185 565 620
Honduran 4,335 2,135 2,200 1,100 570 530
Maya 1,670 935 735 590 310 280
Mexican 26,930 13,185 13,745 14,140 6,745 7,400
Nicaraguan 2,805 1,360 1,445 1,005 445 560
Panamanian 1,460 755 710 190 100 85
Paraguayan 365 155 205 225 130 100
Peruvian 19,735 9,240 10,495 2,920 1,370 1,550
Salvadorean 19,200 9,535 9,665 5,170 2,645 2,520
Uruguayan 1,755 815 940 260 125 125
Venezuelan 7,475 3,430 4,045 1,490 710 780
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 5,845 2,965 2,880 2,360 1,170 1,200
African origins 382,665 196,910 185,755 38,515 19,760 18,755
Central and West African origins 86,695 44,720 41,975 4,760 2,565 2,195
Akan 630 325 310 30 20 10
Angolan 875 425 450 50 25 25
Ashanti 120 90 35 65 25 40
Beninese 4,125 2,220 1,915 25 15 15
Burkinabe 2,465 1,325 1,145 20 15 10
Cameroonian 17,095 8,635 8,465 90 50 40
Chadian 1,045 525 520 10 0 0
Congolese 20,210 9,960 10,250 680 355 320
Edo 110 60 45 60 40 15
Ewe 460 265 200 55 25 25
Gabonese 1,165 545 620 10 0 10
Gambian 150 95 55 15 10 0
Ghanaian 3,235 1,660 1,575 1,190 665 530
Guinean 5,255 2,765 2,485 125 40 80
Ibo 185 95 95 205 115 80
Ivorian 8,545 4,350 4,200 45 25 15
Liberian 150 60 90 205 90 115
Malian 3,535 1,755 1,775 20 15 10
Malinké 635 340 295 0 0 0
Nigerian 2,820 1,510 1,310 1,605 885 720
Peulh 2,110 1,080 1,030 20 10 15
Senegalese 8,250 4,420 3,835 50 35 15
Sierra Leonean 110 55 55 90 45 50
Togolese 4,080 2,210 1,870 80 50 35
Wolof 660 390 270 0 0 0
Yoruba 460 225 235 130 70 60
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 6,955 3,690 3,275 355 170 190
North African origins 225,125 117,725 107,410 7,065 3,705 3,360
Algerian 60,375 31,185 29,190 600 350 250
Berber 33,825 17,840 15,985 185 115 70
Coptic 685 385 305 110 65 50
Dinka 15 10 10 15 0 10
Egyptian 29,400 15,295 14,100 3,265 1,700 1,565
Libyan 1,075 590 485 180 125 50
Maure 530 290 240 105 40 65
Moroccan 85,940 44,520 41,420 1,445 775 675
Sudanese 370 220 150 905 395 515
Tunisian 21,475 11,775 9,695 375 205 170
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 3,340 1,845 1,490 165 95 65
Southern and East African origins 28,925 14,225 14,705 16,175 8,165 8,015
Afrikaner 115 75 40 320 145 175
Amhara 65 30 35 115 60 55
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 1,905 1,040 870 235 125 110
Burundian 6,015 2,945 3,070 185 80 110
Djiboutian 450 205 245 0 0 0
Eritrean 580 290 290 950 505 445
Ethiopian 1,575 785 785 2,005 1,045 955
Harari 20 10 10 0 0 0
Kenyan 530 270 260 1,125 550 575
Malagasy 3,735 1,815 1,920 80 50 30
Mauritian 3,695 1,735 1,960 735 415 325
Oromo 20 15 10 120 75 50
Rwandan 5,130 2,445 2,685 305 165 140
Seychellois 775 345 425 15 10 0
Somali 1,785 865 915 2,080 1,000 1,080
South African 900 490 420 5,680 2,870 2,810
Tanzanian 325 190 140 400 165 230
Tigrian 95 35 55 185 100 85
Ugandan 290 135 160 565 290 280
Zambian 45 20 25 110 55 50
Zimbabwean 300 150 145 520 265 255
Zulu 70 35 35 50 10 35
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,790 915 875 1,290 660 640
Other African origins 46,805 22,845 23,965 11,115 5,645 5,470
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 3,800 1,845 1,950 1,405 720 685
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 43,785 21,415 22,370 9,800 4,970 4,835
Asian origins 563,150 275,170 287,980 1,088,735 518,200 570,535
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 240,795 123,985 116,810 83,305 42,995 40,310
Afghan 10,945 5,550 5,395 7,435 3,760 3,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 44,875 23,680 21,195 4,450 2,415 2,030
Armenian 27,380 13,515 13,865 2,685 1,390 1,300
Assyrian 370 205 165 450 240 205
Azerbaijani 555 295 255 890 515 375
Georgian 635 295 345 490 275 215
Hazara 385 190 200 50 30 25
Iranian 25,530 12,845 12,685 43,040 21,805 21,235
Iraqi 5,520 2,780 2,740 5,100 2,585 2,515
Israeli 6,060 3,235 2,830 1,960 1,030 930
Jordanian 1,610 840 770 585 310 270
Kazakh 620 295 325 275 175 95
Kurd 2,135 1,180 960 1,980 1,080 900
Kuwaiti 95 50 50 100 70 30
Kyrgyz 260 140 120 135 65 65
Lebanese 78,140 40,695 37,450 4,880 2,590 2,290
Palestinian 6,865 3,520 3,345 2,185 1,160 1,025
Pashtun 515 280 235 310 175 135
Saudi Arabian 645 390 255 545 325 225
Syrian 27,465 13,845 13,620 2,695 1,310 1,385
Tajik 390 180 210 240 125 115
Tatar 910 430 485 615 295 320
Turk 15,060 7,520 7,545 5,045 2,790 2,250
Turkmen 65 45 25 70 45 30
Uighur 375 185 190 100 45 55
Uzbek 465 210 255 250 135 110
Yemeni 805 450 355 250 155 95
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,465 1,385 1,075 2,070 1,070 1,000
South Asian origins 95,670 48,925 46,745 277,380 138,690 138,690
Bangladeshi 7,075 3,625 3,450 1,500 745 760
Bengali 4,125 2,035 2,090 755 350 400
Bhutanese 420 205 215 95 50 45
East Indian 51,650 26,505 25,140 234,075 116,680 117,390
Goan 210 105 110 260 115 140
Gujarati 420 205 215 605 290 320
Kashmiri 260 155 105 145 75 70
Nepali 930 460 470 1,135 545 595
Pakistani 13,535 7,000 6,535 10,375 5,380 4,995
Punjabi 2,970 1,675 1,295 29,710 15,035 14,670
Sinhalese 310 135 175 505 280 230
Sri Lankan 14,750 7,300 7,450 5,000 2,620 2,380
Tamil 3,100 1,610 1,495 1,035 565 470
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,135 1,190 945 6,975 3,445 3,525
East and Southeast Asian origins 229,985 103,805 126,180 733,575 339,315 394,260
Burmese 530 270 255 1,930 980 950
Cambodian (Khmer) 15,345 7,360 7,985 2,465 1,175 1,295
Chinese 121,445 54,595 66,850 481,635 225,825 255,815
Filipino 37,910 15,590 22,320 131,185 58,395 72,785
Hmong 35 10 20 115 55 55
Indonesian 1,320 570 755 4,630 2,205 2,430
Japanese 6,495 2,615 3,875 35,690 15,425 20,260
Karen 95 55 40 875 440 440
Korean 8,740 4,155 4,580 53,260 24,700 28,560
Laotian 7,625 3,860 3,770 1,710 835 875
Malaysian 645 300 340 4,050 1,875 2,175
Mongolian 960 470 485 960 475 485
Singaporean 105 65 40 880 420 465
Taiwanese 2,205 940 1,265 19,255 8,860 10,400
Thai 2,695 1,065 1,635 3,195 1,260 1,935
Tibetan 80 45 30 420 215 205
Vietnamese 43,080 20,790 22,290 33,845 16,495 17,355
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 275 125 155 595 255 340
Other Asian origins 1,765 905 865 1,725 880 845
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,770 905 860 1,725 880 850
Oceania origins 3,250 1,730 1,515 25,210 12,600 12,610
Australian 2,055 1,125 935 7,585 3,975 3,610
New Zealander 490 245 245 3,025 1,550 1,475
Pacific Islands origins 785 410 380 15,000 7,300 7,700
Fijian 70 25 40 12,830 6,265 6,565
Hawaiian 60 40 20 770 330 440
Maori 90 55 35 480 280 195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 290 145 145 310 135 175
Samoan 15 15 0 185 105 85
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 295 155 145 645 320 330
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 3,531,665 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
Owner 2,163,735 ... ... 550,275 ... ...
Renter 1,362,010 ... ... 332,810 ... ...
Band housing 5,915 ... ... 160 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 3,531,660 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
Condominium 413,325 ... ... 276,730 ... ...
Not condominium 3,118,340 ... ... 606,515 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 3,531,665 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
No bedrooms 23,725 ... ... 16,985 ... ...
1 bedroom 573,370 ... ... 200,890 ... ...
2 bedrooms 1,100,310 ... ... 240,165 ... ...
3 bedrooms 1,157,300 ... ... 191,180 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 676,955 ... ... 234,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 3,531,665 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 1,258,215 ... ... 396,550 ... ...
5 rooms 620,935 ... ... 118,275 ... ...
6 rooms 432,090 ... ... 89,880 ... ...
7 rooms 403,255 ... ... 73,435 ... ...
8 or more rooms 817,165 ... ... 205,110 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.8 ... ... 5.5 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 3,531,665 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 3,492,135 ... ... 850,765 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 39,530 ... ... 32,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 3,531,660 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
Suitable 3,398,910 ... ... 814,795 ... ...
Not suitable 132,755 ... ... 68,450 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 3,531,660 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
1960 or before 894,495 ... ... 122,750 ... ...
1961 to 1980 1,116,760 ... ... 230,545 ... ...
1981 to 1990 503,495 ... ... 135,485 ... ...
1991 to 2000 369,020 ... ... 158,470 ... ...
2001 to 2005 196,830 ... ... 65,985 ... ...
2006 to 2010 241,545 ... ... 89,035 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 209,515 ... ... 80,975 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 3,531,665 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,304,625 ... ... 832,180 ... ...
Major repairs needed 227,040 ... ... 51,065 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 3,531,665 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
1 household maintainer 2,221,970 ... ... 512,085 ... ...
2 household maintainers 1,264,195 ... ... 332,655 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 45,500 ... ... 38,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 3,531,665 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
15 to 24 years 119,495 ... ... 29,520 ... ...
25 to 34 years 498,070 ... ... 137,090 ... ...
35 to 44 years 603,840 ... ... 160,625 ... ...
45 to 54 years 682,290 ... ... 193,410 ... ...
55 to 64 years 731,390 ... ... 170,605 ... ...
65 to 74 years 541,630 ... ... 111,315 ... ...
75 to 84 years 270,280 ... ... 58,140 ... ...
85 years and over 84,680 ... ... 22,540 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 3,496,460 ... ... 877,985 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 2,763,105 ... ... 591,975 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 733,355 ... ... 286,005 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 647,975 ... ... 226,005 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 2,141,690 ... ... 548,250 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 61.9 ... ... 61.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.9 ... ... 26.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 983 ... ... 1,396 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,085 ... ... 1,624 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 250,302 ... ... 799,287 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 290,484 ... ... 1,000,757 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,358,265 ... ... 331,515 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 9.3 ... ... 13.2 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 33.7 ... ... 43.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 720 ... ... 1,135 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 775 ... ... 1,238 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,323,070 674,955 648,115 266,925 129,245 137,675
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 1,426,980 674,820 752,155 540,290 265,530 274,755
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,884,235 1,910,260 1,973,970 1,092,830 525,365 567,460
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,120,730 681,515 439,215 118,890 84,305 34,590
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 806,585 435,090 371,495 55,430 31,840 23,590
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 314,145 246,425 67,720 63,465 52,465 11,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,165,515 506,775 658,740 313,640 132,890 180,750
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 236,255 93,680 142,575 71,695 30,480 41,220
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,361,730 628,290 733,440 588,600 277,695 310,905
Bachelor's degree 872,060 384,275 487,790 389,230 178,895 210,330
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 118,955 54,255 64,695 40,940 17,380 23,560
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 39,045 19,865 19,185 16,535 8,865 7,665
Master's degree 281,215 139,280 141,935 120,380 59,210 61,170
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 50,455 30,615 19,840 21,515 13,345 8,175
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,125 1,291,800 624,335 667,460
No certificate, diploma or degree 580,635 323,880 256,750 105,180 54,450 50,730
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 808,955 396,620 412,330 312,250 156,265 155,990
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,982,345 1,447,305 1,535,040 874,370 413,625 460,745
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 866,595 513,575 353,015 85,045 60,810 24,235
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 631,795 330,140 301,655 39,550 22,855 16,695
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 234,800 183,440 51,360 45,485 37,950 7,535
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 832,430 367,185 465,245 245,380 104,225 141,160
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 167,025 67,530 99,495 54,305 22,785 31,520
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,116,300 499,010 617,290 489,645 225,810 263,835
Bachelor's degree 712,935 308,760 404,175 322,305 146,030 176,280
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 94,240 40,085 54,160 33,130 13,730 19,400
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 30,775 13,505 17,270 13,280 6,570 6,710
Master's degree 238,300 113,895 124,410 104,165 49,620 54,540
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 40,050 22,780 17,270 16,760 9,860 6,900
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 2,750,050 1,349,775 1,400,270 807,210 394,780 412,435
Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 61,775 13,605 48,175
13. Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 61,775 13,600 48,175
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 156,720 71,485 85,240 63,195 29,315 33,875
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 25,380 18,280 7,100 10,775 8,165 2,610
50. Visual and performing arts 131,340 53,200 78,140 52,420 21,155 31,265
Humanities 215,735 86,065 129,675 74,485 28,185 46,295
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 32,180 7,165 25,020 10,480 2,430 8,050
23. English language and literature/letters 12,900 4,060 8,835 21,135 6,565 14,570
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 103,120 42,685 60,435 23,255 8,985 14,270
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 880 395 485 310 120 190
38. Philosophy and religious studies 10,400 6,650 3,755 3,760 2,275 1,485
39. Theology and religious vocations 10,125 6,200 3,930 4,840 2,905 1,930
54. History 17,055 9,990 7,065 8,555 4,485 4,075
55. French language and literature/letters 29,070 8,920 20,155 2,150 415 1,735
Social and behavioural sciences and law 380,995 125,025 255,975 144,680 53,740 90,940
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 4,315 1,165 3,150 2,515 665 1,855
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 48,530 16,690 31,845 15,575 5,655 9,915
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 77,470 6,070 71,400 17,685 1,670 16,020
22. Legal professions and studies 67,185 25,785 41,395 22,605 8,545 14,065
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 9,905 2,035 7,870 2,495 735 1,760
42. Psychology 57,335 14,030 43,305 24,570 6,930 17,645
45. Social sciences 116,255 59,245 57,015 59,235 29,550 29,680
Business, management and public administration 879,190 321,450 557,740 239,635 102,830 136,805
30.16 Accounting and computer science 815 300 520 380 125 255
44. Public administration and social service professions 47,715 10,490 37,225 9,475 2,280 7,195
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 830,660 310,665 519,990 229,780 100,430 129,355
Physical and life sciences and technologies 140,990 76,780 64,215 52,365 27,410 24,955
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 49,705 20,900 28,805 21,265 9,585 11,680
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 23,210 13,865 9,350 12,560 6,150 6,415
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 21,890 10,810 11,080 585 140 440
40. Physical sciences 39,060 27,545 11,515 16,525 11,015 5,515
41. Science technologies/technicians 7,120 3,660 3,465 1,430 520 905
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 152,105 104,850 47,255 53,805 35,280 18,530
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 125,480 92,730 32,750 42,720 30,285 12,440
25. Library science 11,110 2,145 8,965 3,000 475 2,530
27. Mathematics and statistics 13,415 8,365 5,045 7,520 4,155 3,360
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,100 1,605 495 565 365 205
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 828,400 758,350 70,055 193,580 169,580 24,000
04. Architecture and related services 29,015 17,055 11,960 10,645 6,720 3,925
14. Engineering 150,450 124,585 25,865 69,650 55,940 13,710
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 150,640 135,445 15,195 30,625 27,030 3,600
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 60 20 40 30 20 10
46. Construction trades 185,385 179,995 5,390 34,990 33,865 1,125
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 184,280 178,510 5,770 32,055 31,075 980
48. Precision production 128,580 122,750 5,830 15,580 14,925 655
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 85,485 56,900 28,585 15,165 8,495 6,660
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 51,770 30,870 20,900 9,165 4,840 4,330
03. Natural resources and conservation 33,715 26,025 7,690 5,995 3,660 2,335
Health and related fields 480,230 95,450 384,780 145,865 33,720 112,140
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 27,955 14,675 13,280 11,450 6,060 5,390
51. Health professions and related programs 441,105 74,630 366,470 129,545 25,020 104,525
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 11,160 6,140 5,020 4,860 2,645 2,225
Personal, protective and transportation services 290,005 151,070 138,935 48,085 23,145 24,940
12. Personal and culinary services 164,595 43,720 120,875 33,805 11,260 22,540
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 290 270 20 80 75 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 1,345 1,245 100 240 230 15
43. Security and protective services 54,625 42,415 12,210 5,240 3,890 1,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 69,160 63,425 5,740 8,720 7,690 1,035
Other 1,055 375 680 200 60 140
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 1,055 375 675 195 60 140
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 4,371,935 2,167,805 2,204,130 1,291,800 624,335 667,460
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,389,585 720,500 669,085 417,425 210,710 206,715
Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 44,025 9,175 34,855
13. Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 44,025 9,175 34,855
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 122,045 55,575 66,475 51,560 23,845 27,710
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 19,510 13,740 5,770 8,655 6,625 2,030
50. Visual and performing arts 102,535 41,830 60,705 42,900 17,215 25,685
Humanities 138,330 54,580 83,750 59,050 21,695 37,355
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 25,220 5,455 19,765 8,480 1,785 6,700
23. English language and literature/letters 9,585 2,990 6,595 16,570 5,065 11,505
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 57,730 25,305 32,430 18,900 7,095 11,800
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 600 255 350 245 100 150
38. Philosophy and religious studies 6,980 4,415 2,570 2,955 1,750 1,205
39. Theology and religious vocations 5,415 3,380 2,035 3,620 2,175 1,450
54. History 12,235 7,140 5,095 6,675 3,415 3,260
55. French language and literature/letters 20,555 5,640 14,915 1,595 310 1,280
Social and behavioural sciences and law 301,550 95,120 206,430 118,995 43,000 75,995
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 3,550 925 2,620 2,175 555 1,620
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 40,275 13,900 26,370 13,385 4,740 8,640
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 63,120 4,295 58,825 14,085 1,335 12,750
22. Legal professions and studies 53,620 18,830 34,790 18,775 6,460 12,305
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 6,840 1,420 5,420 2,025 595 1,430
42. Psychology 44,540 10,255 34,285 19,830 5,405 14,420
45. Social sciences 89,610 45,495 44,110 48,730 23,900 24,830
Business, management and public administration 706,400 248,920 457,480 198,005 83,595 114,405
30.16 Accounting and computer science 615 215 400 290 105 185
44. Public administration and social service professions 38,320 7,835 30,485 7,585 1,770 5,815
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 667,470 240,870 426,600 190,120 81,715 108,405
Physical and life sciences and technologies 92,480 49,390 43,090 40,320 20,490 19,825
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 40,895 16,635 24,260 17,125 7,580 9,545
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 12,450 7,435 5,015 9,300 4,405 4,895
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 4,175 2,385 1,785 470 110 360
40. Physical sciences 29,705 20,255 9,445 12,430 8,045 4,380
41. Science technologies/technicians 5,255 2,675 2,580 1,000 355 640
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 132,750 91,865 40,885 47,530 31,440 16,095
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 112,715 83,240 29,470 39,005 27,670 11,335
25. Library science 8,720 1,665 7,055 2,215 360 1,860
27. Mathematics and statistics 9,725 5,815 3,915 5,830 3,105 2,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,585 1,150 440 480 300 180
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 639,185 577,845 61,335 150,180 129,190 20,985
04. Architecture and related services 24,260 13,870 10,385 8,610 5,120 3,490
14. Engineering 126,835 103,165 23,665 57,145 44,765 12,380
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 116,595 103,710 12,885 22,950 20,015 2,930
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 50 15 30 30 20 10
46. Construction trades 134,865 130,350 4,510 26,405 25,520 890
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 139,935 135,155 4,780 24,325 23,545 775
48. Precision production 96,655 91,580 5,075 10,710 10,205 510
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 69,865 45,215 24,655 12,215 6,590 5,625
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 41,755 23,965 17,795 7,325 3,705 3,615
03. Natural resources and conservation 28,110 21,250 6,860 4,890 2,885 2,010
Health and related fields 368,600 72,245 296,355 115,615 26,720 88,895
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 22,660 11,635 11,030 9,115 4,765 4,345
51. Health professions and related programs 337,320 56,510 280,810 102,700 20,060 82,645
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 8,620 4,110 4,510 3,805 1,895 1,905
Personal, protective and transportation services 229,640 118,260 111,375 36,725 17,840 18,885
12. Personal and culinary services 129,245 32,830 96,410 25,475 8,595 16,880
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 225 200 25 40 35 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 875 795 80 95 95 0
43. Security and protective services 42,550 32,575 9,975 4,315 3,155 1,165
49. Transportation and materials moving 56,750 51,860 4,890 6,805 5,965 840
Other 890 300 595 155 50 110
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 890 300 595 160 45 115
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240 1,900,035 920,145 979,895
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,750,045 1,349,775 1,400,270 807,210 394,780 412,430
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 3,884,235 1,910,265 1,973,970 1,092,830 525,365 567,460
Location of study inside Canada 3,509,610 1,716,730 1,792,880 735,495 356,215 379,280
Same as province or territory of residence 3,367,195 1,642,930 1,724,270 596,135 285,120 311,020
Different than province or territory of residence 142,415 73,800 68,610 139,360 71,095 68,260
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 374,620 193,530 181,090 357,335 169,155 188,180
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 28,320 16,915 11,410 38,305 21,345 16,960
Philippines 12,515 3,600 8,920 47,115 17,590 29,525
India 6,805 3,660 3,150 34,140 16,925 17,210
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 11,250 6,535 4,715 29,370 15,985 13,385
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 17,155 7,755 9,395 54,415 24,405 30,015
France 69,665 39,885 29,780 3,225 1,785 1,440
Other 228,905 115,185 113,725 150,765 71,120 79,645
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,130 1,291,800 624,335 667,460
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,389,590 720,505 669,085 417,425 210,715 206,715
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,982,350 1,447,305 1,535,045 874,370 413,625 460,750
Location of study inside Canada 2,676,230 1,293,455 1,382,780 589,395 283,680 305,715
Same as province or territory of residence 2,567,605 1,238,320 1,329,280 480,905 228,065 252,840
Different than province or territory of residence 108,630 55,125 53,500 108,490 55,615 52,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 306,115 153,850 152,265 284,975 129,945 155,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 19,655 11,145 8,505 29,085 15,820 13,265
Philippines 10,545 2,935 7,610 40,315 14,890 25,425
India 4,865 2,465 2,400 28,810 13,640 15,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,390 4,245 3,145 19,650 10,555 9,095
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 15,420 6,865 8,550 46,810 20,510 26,300
France 57,315 32,115 25,205 2,725 1,530 1,190
Other 190,930 94,085 96,850 117,585 53,005 64,585
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 1,900,040 920,150 979,890
In the labour force 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 1,254,970 651,175 603,795
Employed 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220 1,181,150 614,060 567,095
Unemployed 306,170 177,630 128,540 73,820 37,120 36,700
Not in the labour force 2,378,780 1,045,300 1,333,480 645,075 268,970 376,100
Participation rate 64.1 67.9 60.5 66.0 70.8 61.6
Employment rate 59.5 62.5 56.7 62.2 66.7 57.9
Unemployment rate 7.2 8.0 6.3 5.9 5.7 6.1
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 2,228,315 967,660 1,260,655 607,765 252,805 354,965
Worked 4,405,965 2,292,375 2,113,585 1,292,280 667,350 624,930
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 2,084,020 1,145,805 938,215 608,070 345,905 262,165
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 2,321,945 1,146,575 1,175,375 684,210 321,440 362,765
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 42.7 42.3 42.2 43.0 41.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 1,254,970 651,180 603,795
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,485 51,640 49,850 23,720 11,050 12,665
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 4,154,015 2,163,095 1,990,915 1,231,245 640,125 591,125
Employee 3,664,920 1,863,740 1,801,185 1,069,780 539,220 530,560
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 489,090 299,355 189,730 161,465 100,900 60,565
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 1,254,970 651,175 603,795
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,640 49,850 23,725 11,055 12,665
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 1,231,250 640,125 591,125
0 Management occupations 418,450 263,585 154,875 140,725 87,265 53,460
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 677,390 210,525 466,865 205,730 66,355 139,375
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 286,270 222,375 63,895 95,160 74,630 20,530
3 Health occupations 295,765 57,160 238,610 77,995 18,655 59,340
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 502,945 147,145 355,795 136,970 45,670 91,300
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 135,730 64,370 71,365 57,880 29,850 28,030
6 Sales and service occupations 988,610 449,820 538,790 310,530 138,420 172,110
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 574,675 544,100 30,570 154,335 145,410 8,925
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 67,290 55,610 11,685 15,135 10,395 4,740
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 206,875 148,405 58,475 36,780 23,465 13,310
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 4,255,495 2,214,735 2,040,765 1,254,965 651,180 603,790
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,635 49,850 23,720 11,055 12,670
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 1,231,245 640,125 591,125
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 84,060 60,460 23,595 10,325 5,340 4,980
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 20,920 18,175 2,745 4,045 2,890 1,150
22 Utilities 28,410 20,650 7,755 6,325 4,060 2,265
23 Construction 254,055 223,770 30,285 89,035 77,825 11,210
31-33 Manufacturing 458,315 332,080 126,240 78,265 52,420 25,845
41 Wholesale trade 157,365 104,885 52,475 50,820 33,080 17,745
44-45 Retail trade 508,170 239,625 268,545 139,465 65,525 73,940
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 187,550 142,550 45,000 68,470 53,005 15,470
51 Information and cultural industries 100,775 59,705 41,070 47,820 30,085 17,735
52 Finance and insurance 165,140 66,175 98,965 60,870 26,910 33,965
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 61,380 36,505 24,875 32,600 17,940 14,660
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 288,715 161,030 127,685 123,930 69,685 54,250
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,305 1,270 2,035 2,915 1,330 1,585
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 176,185 108,280 67,905 56,980 32,965 24,005
61 Educational services 306,575 96,170 210,405 92,000 31,715 60,285
62 Health care and social assistance 532,680 99,380 433,295 127,730 26,480 101,255
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 84,130 44,235 39,895 28,825 14,610 14,210
72 Accommodation and food services 278,500 123,235 155,265 105,250 46,385 58,865
81 Other services (except public administration) 193,700 89,455 104,245 56,140 23,020 33,120
91 Public administration 264,085 135,455 128,630 49,430 24,855 24,570
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220 1,181,150 614,055 567,095
Worked at home 266,285 134,325 131,960 92,405 46,635 45,770
Worked outside Canada 10,600 7,580 3,020 11,785 8,375 3,410
No fixed workplace address 351,595 265,405 86,185 155,895 113,750 42,145
Worked at usual place 3,320,850 1,629,795 1,691,050 921,070 445,300 475,770
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 3,320,845 1,629,795 1,691,050 921,070 445,295 475,770
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,732,155 810,895 921,260 409,385 181,535 227,850
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 485,450 234,700 250,750 495,660 254,300 241,360
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 1,037,125 549,095 488,030 12,280 7,095 5,190
Commute to a different province or territory 66,125 35,110 31,015 3,740 2,370 1,370
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 3,672,445 1,895,200 1,777,240 1,076,960 559,045 517,920
Car, truck, van - as a driver 2,739,405 1,475,775 1,263,625 679,310 383,645 295,665
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 133,760 51,045 82,715 54,145 20,960 33,185
Public transit 503,285 217,465 285,820 229,800 97,650 132,150
Walked 205,350 93,595 111,760 73,885 32,200 41,680
Bicycle 54,625 36,470 18,155 26,595 17,150 9,450
Other method 36,010 20,845 15,170 13,220 7,440 5,785
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 3,672,440 1,895,200 1,777,240 1,076,965 559,045 517,915
Less than 15 minutes 1,035,455 493,225 542,235 189,095 85,915 103,190
15 to 29 minutes 1,200,455 617,010 583,445 353,215 180,500 172,720
30 to 44 minutes 777,955 425,640 352,310 286,050 157,380 128,675
45 to 59 minutes 343,540 184,440 159,100 129,420 70,530 58,895
60 minutes and over 315,035 174,875 140,160 119,175 64,725 54,445
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 3,672,440 1,895,205 1,777,240 1,076,960 559,045 517,915
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 256,150 192,835 63,315 69,385 47,230 22,160
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 675,585 420,120 255,465 167,410 100,390 67,020
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 1,133,510 527,925 605,580 261,060 131,075 129,980
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 714,935 296,300 418,630 243,835 113,550 130,285
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 349,845 148,715 201,125 171,790 79,080 92,710
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 542,425 309,295 233,125 163,480 87,720 75,765
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 4,529,770 2,352,115 2,177,655 1,339,645 690,215 649,430
Single responses 4,187,865 2,169,480 2,018,385 1,299,840 670,580 629,255
Official languages 4,153,710 2,152,290 2,001,420 1,227,660 632,165 595,495
English 541,720 294,935 246,780 1,224,650 631,320 593,335
French 3,611,990 1,857,350 1,754,640 3,005 845 2,160
Non-official languages 34,160 17,190 16,970 72,180 38,420 33,765
Aboriginal languages 12,670 6,180 6,490 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 8,350 4,095 4,260 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 8,285 4,060 4,220 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,100 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 1,800 840 960 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 210 105 100 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 35 20 15 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5,145 2,515 2,630 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 20 10 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 25 20 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 15 25 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 30 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 4,305 2,080 2,220 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 4,290 2,075 2,215 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 15 0 15 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 0 15 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 21,490 11,005 10,480 72,180 38,420 33,765
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,895 1,125 775 390 245 140
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,860 1,110 745 380 250 135
Amharic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Arabic 1,715 1,045 665 270 200 75
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 10 25 20 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 140 70 70 75 25 50
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,725 850 870 1,810 825 985
Khmer (Cambodian) 315 140 175 25 15 10
Vietnamese 1,410 710 695 1,790 805 985
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 135 65 70 735 355 375
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 10 0 10
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ilocano 10 0 0 25 10 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 55 35 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 115 50 60 625 295 325
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 10
Creole languages 275 90 190 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 10 0 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 265 90 175 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 150 75 75 30 15 15
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 145 75 70 30 15 15
Telugu 0 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 10,165 5,255 4,910 16,950 9,775 7,170
Albanian 30 20 10 15 15 0
Armenian 275 130 145 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 1,130 500 635 700 330 365
Baltic languages 15 0 10 10 0 0
Latvian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 10 0 10 10 0
Slavic languages 1,115 495 625 685 325 360
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 0 10 0 10
Bulgarian 55 20 30 10 10 10
Croatian 10 0 10 25 10 20
Czech 10 0 10 25 15 10
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Polish 170 65 105 85 45 50
Russian 735 340 395 420 180 240
Serbian 10 15 0 75 45 30
Serbo-Croatian 10 10 0 10 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 10 10 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 110 35 75 20 10 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 1,285 575 715 305 165 140
Afrikaans 0 0 0 10 0 0
Danish 15 10 0 10 10 0
Dutch 25 10 15 60 35 25
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 370 170 195 180 90 90
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 15 10 0
Swedish 15 10 10 30 20 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 860 375 485 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 525 260 270 55 25 25
Indo-Iranian languages 1,385 780 600 14,275 8,435 5,840
Indo-Aryan languages 680 390 295 13,220 7,730 5,495
Bengali 110 70 35 15 15 0
Gujarati 20 0 10 35 15 25
Hindi 35 20 15 260 155 105
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 20 0 10 25 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 415 225 190 12,840 7,510 5,325
Sindhi 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 85 50 35 45 25 20
Iranian languages 700 395 305 1,050 705 340
Kurdish 15 0 15 25 20 10
Pashto 10 0 15 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 675 385 285 1,025 685 340
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 5,525 2,990 2,540 1,610 805 800
Catalan 15 0 15 0 10 0
Italian 590 315 275 80 30 50
Portuguese 635 365 270 485 245 240
Romanian 320 140 175 65 35 20
Spanish 3,975 2,165 1,810 965 485 485
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Japanese 235 80 150 1,495 570 920
Kartvelian languages 10 0 10 0 10 0
Georgian 10 0 0 0 10 0
Korean 300 150 150 4,900 2,640 2,260
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Niger-Congo languages 45 25 20 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Bamanankan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 25 20 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 205 60 140 160 55 110
American Sign Language 0 0 0 125 30 95
Quebec Sign Language 125 20 110 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 70 45 30 30 25 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 6,070 3,125 2,945 45,505 23,810 21,700
Chinese languages 6,075 3,130 2,950 45,440 23,770 21,665
Cantonese 2,655 1,325 1,330 22,705 11,530 11,175
Hakka 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mandarin 3,100 1,630 1,465 21,690 11,715 9,975
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 70 40 30 195 110 85
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 10 10 45 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 235 130 110 795 380 415
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 65 35 25
Burmese 0 0 0 25 10 10
Karenic languages 0 0 0 40 20 20
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 110 40 75 95 45 50
Lao 55 25 30 0 0 0
Thai 55 10 40 95 45 50
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 110 60 50 45 30 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 10 0
Turkish 110 55 55 30 25 10
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 40 10 40 25 15 10
Estonian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 15 10 10
Hungarian 35 0 35 10 10 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 25 15 10
Multiple responses 341,900 182,635 159,265 39,810 19,635 20,175
English and French 315,620 169,365 146,255 2,605 1,145 1,460
English and non-official language 6,545 3,655 2,890 36,825 18,350 18,475
French and non-official language 7,525 3,460 4,065 35 25 10
English, French and non-official language 12,205 6,160 6,055 340 120 220
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 4,529,770 2,352,110 2,177,655 1,339,650 690,215 649,430
None 3,107,035 1,588,345 1,518,690 1,206,625 623,940 582,685
English 1,031,380 555,940 475,440 29,335 15,085 14,250
French 317,490 169,785 147,705 10,950 4,845 6,105
Non-official language 49,850 25,900 23,950 90,340 45,170 45,170
Aboriginal 4,985 2,285 2,705 105 45 60
Non-Aboriginal 44,865 23,620 21,245 90,240 45,125 45,110
English and French 2,185 1,040 1,140 35 20 15
English and non-official language 14,910 7,255 7,655 1,105 540 565
French and non-official language 6,855 3,795 3,055 1,255 605 640
English, French and non-official language 65 50 20 0 10 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 7,880,315 3,897,740 3,982,575 2,210,895 1,080,940 1,129,960
Non-movers 6,965,520 3,447,320 3,518,195 1,858,680 907,245 951,430
Movers 914,800 450,420 464,380 352,215 173,695 178,525
Non-migrants 547,410 269,850 277,560 194,285 95,535 98,745
Migrants 367,385 180,565 186,820 157,935 78,155 79,780
Internal migrants 305,465 149,335 156,135 106,235 52,660 53,575
Intraprovincial migrants 284,280 137,945 146,330 84,140 41,375 42,760
Interprovincial migrants 21,190 11,385 9,805 22,095 11,280 10,815
External migrants 61,920 31,235 30,685 51,700 25,495 26,200
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 7,520,960 3,714,155 3,806,805 2,124,795 1,036,430 1,088,370
Non-movers 4,825,870 2,388,805 2,437,065 1,187,710 578,795 608,915
Movers 2,695,090 1,325,345 1,369,740 937,085 457,630 479,450
Non-migrants 1,507,665 741,220 766,440 480,925 234,705 246,225
Migrants 1,187,425 584,125 603,295 456,160 222,930 233,230
Internal migrants 949,170 464,830 484,340 278,630 136,965 141,665
Intraprovincial migrants 893,800 436,525 457,270 221,050 108,465 112,590
Interprovincial migrants 55,370 28,300 27,070 57,580 28,500 29,080
External migrants 238,250 119,295 118,960 177,525 85,965 91,565

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Quebec [Province] and Vancouver [Population centre], British Columbia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 22, 2024).

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