Census Profile, 2016 Census
Quebec [Province] and Edmonton [Census metropolitan area], Alberta

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Characteristic Quebec

[Province]
Edmonton
Alberta
[Census metropolitan area]
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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 ... ... 1,321,426 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 7,903,001 ... ... 1,159,869 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... 13.9 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 3,858,943 ... ... 537,634 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 3,531,663 ... ... 502,143 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 6.0 ... ... 140.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 1,356,625.27 ... ... 9,438.86 ... ...
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 1,321,425 660,570 660,855
0 to 14 years 1,333,260 682,535 650,720 243,200 124,360 118,840
0 to 4 years 444,930 227,965 216,970 85,100 43,375 41,730
5 to 9 years 469,165 240,225 228,940 83,715 42,740 40,970
10 to 14 years 419,160 214,345 204,815 74,380 38,245 36,140
15 to 64 years 5,335,910 2,664,630 2,671,280 915,560 462,435 453,125
15 to 19 years 429,825 219,070 210,755 75,695 38,920 36,775
20 to 24 years 500,100 252,600 247,500 92,345 47,090 45,255
25 to 29 years 495,410 248,030 247,380 109,080 55,445 53,640
30 to 34 years 515,505 256,440 259,070 112,310 56,705 55,605
35 to 39 years 550,540 274,595 275,945 100,240 50,770 49,470
40 to 44 years 506,525 254,100 252,425 89,520 45,350 44,165
45 to 49 years 519,425 260,410 259,015 85,525 43,055 42,470
50 to 54 years 619,435 309,070 310,370 90,785 45,375 45,410
55 to 59 years 636,475 314,190 322,285 87,575 43,810 43,760
60 to 64 years 562,670 276,140 286,535 72,500 35,915 36,580
65 years and over 1,495,195 669,590 825,605 162,665 73,765 88,895
65 to 69 years 488,175 236,395 251,775 55,960 27,270 28,695
70 to 74 years 373,590 176,905 196,690 37,415 17,745 19,670
75 to 79 years 256,905 116,020 140,890 27,425 12,545 14,885
80 to 84 years 187,835 78,390 109,450 20,600 8,775 11,820
85 years and over 188,685 61,885 126,805 21,260 7,435 13,830
85 to 89 years 120,635 43,795 76,840 13,315 5,195 8,120
90 to 94 years 53,165 15,155 38,015 6,120 1,840 4,275
95 to 99 years 13,035 2,685 10,350 1,585 360 1,220
100 years and over 1,850 255 1,600 245 35 210
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 18.4 18.8 18.0
15 to 64 years 65.4 66.3 64.4 69.3 70.0 68.6
65 years and over 18.3 16.7 19.9 12.3 11.2 13.5
85 years and over 2.3 1.5 3.1 1.6 1.1 2.1
Average age of the population 41.9 40.9 42.9 37.8 37.1 38.5
Median age of the population 42.5 41.4 43.6 36.3 35.7 37.0
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 3,531,660 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
Single-detached house 1,602,680 ... ... 287,775 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 187,800 ... ... 26,885 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 1,717,680 ... ... 180,580 ... ...
Semi-detached house 188,245 ... ... 31,195 ... ...
Row house 93,350 ... ... 42,865 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 265,195 ... ... 10,680 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 1,154,955 ... ... 95,675 ... ...
Other single-attached house 15,940 ... ... 165 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 23,505 ... ... 6,905 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 3,531,665 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
1 person 1,175,230 ... ... 123,655 ... ...
2 persons 1,227,765 ... ... 168,735 ... ...
3 persons 489,460 ... ... 82,535 ... ...
4 persons 426,250 ... ... 77,110 ... ...
5 or more persons 212,960 ... ... 50,115 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 7,965,455 ... ... 1,297,280 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
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 1,078,230 536,210 542,025
Married or living common law 3,844,145 1,924,750 1,919,395 627,500 314,990 312,510
Married 2,342,980 1,172,720 1,170,260 525,300 263,835 261,465
Living common law 1,501,160 752,025 749,135 102,200 51,155 51,045
Not married and not living common law 2,986,960 1,409,475 1,577,490 450,730 221,220 229,510
Never married 2,010,580 1,084,300 926,280 312,570 173,655 138,915
Separated 103,625 46,390 57,240 25,390 11,000 14,390
Divorced 483,195 194,430 288,760 65,720 27,020 38,695
Widowed 389,555 84,345 305,210 47,055 9,540 37,510
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 2,257,560 ... ... 360,845 ... ...
2 persons 1,204,955 ... ... 173,185 ... ...
3 persons 466,310 ... ... 78,690 ... ...
4 persons 412,160 ... ... 74,835 ... ...
5 or more persons 174,140 ... ... 34,135 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 2,257,560 ... ... 360,845 ... ...
Total couple families 1,878,095 ... ... 304,740 ... ...
Married couples 1,128,355 ... ... 253,655 ... ...
Common-law couples 749,740 ... ... 51,080 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 379,460 ... ... 56,105 ... ...
Female parent 284,900 ... ... 43,515 ... ...
Male parent 94,565 ... ... 12,590 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 1,878,095 ... ... 304,735 ... ...
Couples without children 970,260 ... ... 139,070 ... ...
Couples with children 907,840 ... ... 165,665 ... ...
1 child 356,640 ... ... 63,125 ... ...
2 children 384,875 ... ... 70,360 ... ...
3 or more children 166,315 ... ... 32,185 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 379,465 ... ... 56,105 ... ...
1 child 234,695 ... ... 34,110 ... ...
2 children 109,670 ... ... 15,565 ... ...
3 or more children 35,100 ... ... 6,435 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 1,579,070 775,765 803,305 231,985 121,605 110,380
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 3,531,660 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
One-census-family households 2,197,340 ... ... 336,245 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 947,305 ... ... 129,390 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 1,250,040 ... ... 206,855 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 29,595 ... ... 11,980 ... ...
Non-census-family households 1,304,725 ... ... 153,920 ... ...
One-person households 1,175,230 ... ... 123,655 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 129,500 ... ... 30,265 ... ...
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 1,307,175 654,005 653,170
English only 372,445 187,595 184,860 1,189,600 600,100 589,500
French only 4,032,640 1,874,545 2,158,095 1,765 775 985
English and French 3,586,410 1,884,135 1,702,275 95,160 44,820 50,340
Neither English nor French 75,065 31,000 44,060 20,650 8,300 12,345
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 1,307,170 654,000 653,170
English 964,120 482,985 481,135 1,252,685 628,165 624,525
French 6,750,945 3,320,380 3,430,560 27,475 14,300 13,175
English and French 278,710 144,060 134,655 6,885 3,520 3,370
Neither English nor French 72,775 29,845 42,930 20,120 8,020 12,105
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 1,103,480 555,015 548,465 30,925 16,060 14,860
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 13.7 14.0 13.4 2.4 2.5 2.3
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285 1,307,175 654,000 653,170
Single responses 7,881,650 3,884,675 3,996,975 1,272,990 637,380 635,610
Official languages 6,820,815 3,366,970 3,453,845 957,505 484,440 473,065
English 601,155 301,860 299,300 930,410 470,330 460,075
French 6,219,665 3,065,115 3,154,550 27,100 14,105 12,995
Non-official languages 1,060,830 517,700 543,125 315,485 152,940 162,545
Aboriginal languages 45,570 22,530 23,040 2,740 1,095 1,645
Algonquian languages 33,140 16,365 16,770 2,150 845 1,305
Blackfoot 5 0 0 35 10 25
Cree-Montagnais languages 31,430 15,575 15,855 2,005 795 1,210
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,715 4,155 4,555 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 5 0 5 0 0
Naskapi 590 285 305 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 135 55 80 15 5 10
Plains Cree 5 0 5 350 120 230
Southern East Cree 35 15 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 0 25 5 15
Woods Cree 10 5 5 155 65 90
Cree, n.o.s. 15,790 7,920 7,875 1,455 590 860
Eastern Algonquian languages 485 225 260 10 5 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 0
Mi'kmaq 485 220 260 10 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,215 565 645 95 40 55
Algonquin 1,185 555 630 0 0 5
Ojibway 20 10 15 90 35 55
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 5 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 220 80 145
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 5 220 75 145
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 5 5
Carrier 0 0 0 5 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 145 50 95
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 20 5 10
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 0 5
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 5 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 5 0 40 15 25
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 10 0 10
South Slavey 0 0 0 25 10 15
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 10 5 5
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 5 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 5
Haida 0 0 0 5 5 0
Inuit languages 11,970 5,955 6,015 65 20 50
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuktitut 11,895 5,925 5,970 40 10 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 75 25 45 15 5 15
Iroquoian languages 375 165 210 5 5 5
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 365 160 210 5 0 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 5 0 35 20 15
Salish languages 5 0 0 5 0 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 5 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 5 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 225 100 120
Dakota 0 0 0 70 25 40
Stoney 0 0 0 155 80 75
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 5 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. 65 30 35 25 20 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,015,260 495,175 520,090 312,745 151,845 160,900
Afro-Asiatic languages 197,535 104,185 93,355 31,265 16,330 14,935
Berber languages 20,845 11,125 9,720 130 75 60
Kabyle 12,470 6,625 5,840 75 45 30
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,375 4,500 3,875 60 30 30
Cushitic languages 1,125 545 580 7,905 3,970 3,940
Bilen 10 10 5 245 140 105
Oromo 15 10 5 1,130 585 540
Somali 1,075 515 560 6,510 3,235 3,275
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 25 10 10
Semitic languages 175,215 92,310 82,900 23,155 12,245 10,910
Amharic 745 340 405 2,515 1,215 1,295
Arabic 169,890 89,590 80,300 17,520 9,375 8,145
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 150 80 70 75 35 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 10 5 35 25 15
Harari 0 5 5 165 85 80
Hebrew 3,885 2,040 1,845 405 220 180
Maltese 25 10 15 30 10 15
Tigrigna 385 185 205 2,330 1,225 1,110
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 110 60 50 80 50 35
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 355 200 155 65 45 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 36,305 17,030 19,275 9,640 4,450 5,190
Khmer (Cambodian) 8,855 4,105 4,750 765 360 405
Vietnamese 27,425 12,920 14,505 8,870 4,080 4,785
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 25 10 15 10 5 5
Austronesian languages 21,635 7,800 13,835 42,565 18,515 24,050
Bikol 115 35 80 115 50 60
Cebuano 885 270 610 1,940 810 1,125
Fijian 0 0 0 55 30 25
Hiligaynon 410 125 275 530 235 295
Ilocano 2,060 745 1,315 1,850 780 1,065
Malagasy 1,250 590 660 10 5 5
Malay 705 265 440 515 225 290
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 205 90 110 340 155 180
Pangasinan 95 40 50 110 45 70
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15,545 5,480 10,065 36,750 16,010 20,740
Waray-Waray 50 10 40 75 30 40
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 320 140 180 285 125 155
Creole languages 56,990 25,220 31,770 1,015 530 490
Haitian Creole 2,220 1,055 1,170 55 25 30
Creole, n.o.s. 53,785 23,675 30,110 615 345 275
Creole languages, n.i.e. 980 490 490 350 160 185
Dravidian languages 14,865 7,435 7,430 6,790 3,545 3,250
Kannada 240 130 110 210 105 100
Malayalam 440 235 205 3,455 1,785 1,675
Tamil 13,600 6,715 6,880 2,170 1,150 1,025
Telugu 570 345 230 940 495 440
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 20 15 15
Hmong-Mien languages 25 10 15 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 553,045 269,625 283,420 152,395 75,615 76,780
Albanian 2,795 1,420 1,370 770 415 350
Armenian 16,430 7,970 8,460 170 85 85
Balto-Slavic languages 68,155 30,960 37,195 34,695 16,210 18,480
Baltic languages 850 335 515 320 145 175
Latvian 290 120 175 150 65 80
Lithuanian 555 215 340 170 75 95
Slavic languages 67,310 30,630 36,675 34,375 16,070 18,300
Belarusan 80 45 35 35 15 15
Bosnian 1,620 805 815 710 355 355
Bulgarian 6,985 3,385 3,600 480 250 225
Croatian 2,330 1,165 1,170 2,010 1,050 960
Czech 1,465 690 775 895 435 460
Macedonian 205 105 95 185 90 90
Polish 13,935 6,065 7,865 9,380 4,375 5,000
Russian 28,565 12,715 15,850 5,730 2,655 3,075
Serbian 3,140 1,590 1,545 1,835 930 910
Serbo-Croatian 1,805 865 940 360 180 175
Slovak 1,040 455 585 610 300 315
Slovene (Slovenian) 755 350 405 290 140 155
Ukrainian 5,210 2,285 2,920 11,770 5,250 6,520
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 175 90 85 90 45 45
Celtic languages 155 95 60 120 75 45
Scottish Gaelic 20 15 10 45 25 20
Welsh 40 20 20 35 25 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 90 55 30 35 25 15
Germanic languages 27,540 13,280 14,260 20,925 9,990 10,935
Afrikaans 125 60 65 575 300 270
Danish 395 190 200 745 365 375
Dutch 2,825 1,395 1,430 4,100 1,985 2,120
Frisian 10 10 0 90 50 40
German 13,670 6,340 7,330 14,760 6,995 7,765
Icelandic 65 30 35 35 15 25
Norwegian 200 100 100 210 100 110
Swedish 555 255 300 270 115 155
Vlaams (Flemish) 540 240 300 80 35 45
Yiddish 8,985 4,560 4,420 55 30 25
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 175 100 75 5 5 5
Greek 38,635 19,435 19,205 1,075 585 490
Indo-Iranian languages 76,040 39,205 36,835 64,055 32,905 31,155
Indo-Aryan languages 45,845 23,875 21,970 57,440 29,435 28,005
Bengali 10,995 5,620 5,380 2,335 1,230 1,110
Gujarati 6,070 2,980 3,090 5,745 2,980 2,765
Hindi 3,030 1,635 1,390 8,410 4,235 4,180
Kashmiri 20 15 5 20 10 10
Konkani 110 60 55 155 80 75
Marathi 255 145 110 535 275 260
Nepali 1,505 740 765 1,990 1,040 955
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 15 70 40 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 12,380 6,720 5,660 27,780 14,270 13,515
Sindhi 330 160 165 940 435 500
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 645 310 330 1,305 680 630
Urdu 10,470 5,460 5,010 8,140 4,155 3,985
Iranian languages 29,760 15,105 14,655 6,335 3,320 3,015
Kurdish 985 550 430 755 420 340
Pashto 1,285 680 610 660 350 310
Persian (Farsi) 27,490 13,875 13,615 4,920 2,555 2,370
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 440 225 210 280 150 130
Italic (Romance) languages 323,290 157,260 166,030 30,585 15,355 15,235
Catalan 320 170 150 25 15 15
Italian 104,600 51,705 52,895 4,910 2,440 2,470
Portuguese 36,770 17,735 19,035 4,630 2,260 2,370
Romanian 35,840 17,170 18,665 2,540 1,270 1,265
Spanish 145,635 70,405 75,235 18,465 9,365 9,105
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 125 75 50 15 10 10
Japanese 2,525 775 1,750 1,055 340 715
Kartvelian languages 170 80 85 70 40 25
Georgian 170 80 90 65 40 30
Korean 5,160 2,270 2,890 6,330 3,005 3,325
Mongolic languages 190 75 115 80 35 45
Mongolian 195 80 115 80 35 45
Niger-Congo languages 28,355 14,360 13,995 7,320 3,700 3,620
Akan (Twi) 1,050 520 525 885 460 425
Bamanankan 1,200 655 545 15 10 5
Edo 75 45 30 140 75 70
Ewe 730 400 325 125 75 55
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,055 1,080 970 140 75 65
Ga 80 40 40 65 35 30
Ganda 35 15 20 210 105 105
Igbo 120 70 50 305 165 145
Lingala 2,465 1,185 1,285 160 80 80
Rundi (Kirundi) 3,345 1,600 1,745 400 200 205
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 2,500 1,115 1,380 610 305 305
Shona 85 45 40 565 275 290
Swahili 3,010 1,460 1,545 1,245 600 645
Wolof 3,230 1,745 1,485 130 85 45
Yoruba 255 155 100 700 390 310
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 8,135 4,235 3,895 1,610 760 850
Nilo-Saharan languages 345 180 165 750 385 365
Dinka 5 5 0 335 170 160
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 335 170 165 410 210 205
Sign languages 1,330 700 630 390 190 200
American Sign Language 65 35 30 175 80 100
Quebec Sign Language 670 330 340 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 595 340 255 210 105 105
Sino-Tibetan languages 76,840 35,775 41,065 47,885 22,610 25,270
Chinese languages 76,490 35,600 40,895 47,180 22,240 24,945
Cantonese 24,375 11,505 12,875 22,670 10,590 12,080
Hakka 470 215 260 620 290 330
Mandarin 43,700 20,175 23,525 19,930 9,465 10,465
Min Dong 20 10 15 70 30 40
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 3,225 1,480 1,745 1,265 580 685
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,075 465 605 235 120 115
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,535 1,710 1,825 2,365 1,160 1,205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 45 25 5 15
Tibeto-Burman languages 345 175 170 700 370 330
Burmese 80 30 50 145 75 65
Karenic languages 70 40 30 430 235 200
Tibetan 110 65 50 20 15 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 85 45 40 105 50 55
Tai-Kadai languages 4,895 2,185 2,710 1,020 380 635
Lao 4,115 1,995 2,120 385 190 195
Thai 765 180 585 625 190 435
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 10 15 5 10
Turkic languages 7,980 4,095 3,880 2,075 1,160 915
Azerbaijani 290 160 130 120 75 45
Turkish 7,155 3,685 3,470 1,740 965 770
Uyghur 205 100 105 60 35 25
Uzbek 145 70 75 110 60 45
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 185 80 105 50 25 25
Uralic languages 6,400 2,985 3,410 1,850 880 975
Estonian 195 75 120 45 20 30
Finnish 360 125 240 225 95 130
Hungarian 5,835 2,790 3,045 1,580 765 815
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 685 385 300 235 130 100
Multiple responses 184,905 92,600 92,310 34,180 16,625 17,560
English and French 72,395 36,695 35,695 3,915 1,915 2,000
English and non-official language 27,485 13,545 13,945 28,420 13,785 14,635
French and non-official language 67,075 33,110 33,970 1,225 610 620
English, French and non-official language 17,950 9,245 8,705 615 310 305
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 1,307,175 654,000 653,175
Single responses 7,743,740 3,819,315 3,924,425 1,235,280 618,935 616,350
Official languages 7,157,850 3,536,165 3,621,685 1,061,360 533,475 527,880
English 782,185 391,125 391,060 1,050,405 527,870 522,530
French 6,375,665 3,145,040 3,230,625 10,950 5,605 5,340
Non-official languages 585,890 283,150 302,735 173,925 85,455 88,470
Aboriginal languages 40,190 20,205 19,980 535 240 295
Algonquian languages 28,695 14,385 14,310 450 205 245
Blackfoot 0 0 0 10 0 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 28,110 14,105 14,005 420 190 230
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 15 10 5
Plains Cree 5 0 0 55 25 30
Southern East Cree 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 5 0 20 10 10
Cree, n.o.s. 14,590 7,355 7,235 325 145 180
Eastern Algonquian languages 220 115 110 5 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 220 110 105 0 0 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 370 170 200 25 10 10
Algonquin 360 165 195 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 5 0 20 10 10
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 20 5 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 20 5 15
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 15 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 5 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 5 0 5
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 11,375 5,770 5,615 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 11,350 5,750 5,600 0 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 5 0 5
Iroquoian languages 70 35 35 0 0 5
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 5 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 5 5 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. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 40 15 20
Dakota 0 0 0 15 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 25 10 15
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. 35 10 25 15 5 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 545,695 262,940 282,755 173,390 85,215 88,175
Afro-Asiatic languages 91,660 46,550 45,110 20,330 10,315 10,020
Berber languages 7,495 3,895 3,605 95 45 50
Kabyle 5,105 2,660 2,450 50 25 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,390 1,235 1,150 45 20 25
Cushitic languages 535 240 295 5,850 2,930 2,920
Bilen 5 0 5 210 125 90
Oromo 5 0 0 885 450 435
Somali 520 230 290 4,740 2,355 2,385
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 10 5 5
Semitic languages 83,520 42,365 41,160 14,365 7,325 7,040
Amharic 340 150 185 1,695 805 890
Arabic 81,105 41,150 39,955 10,590 5,450 5,145
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 50 45 40 20 20
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 5 20 10 5
Harari 5 0 5 115 55 60
Hebrew 1,705 880 825 185 100 95
Maltese 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tigrigna 205 95 105 1,655 855 800
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 50 35 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 105 50 55 25 15 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 24,980 11,675 13,305 6,245 2,890 3,365
Khmer (Cambodian) 5,180 2,370 2,805 385 185 205
Vietnamese 19,790 9,295 10,495 5,860 2,700 3,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 5 10 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,715 3,960 5,750 22,800 10,715 12,085
Bikol 15 5 10 15 5 5
Cebuano 230 100 125 810 390 420
Fijian 0 0 0 25 15 10
Hiligaynon 130 55 75 190 85 105
Ilocano 740 305 435 605 285 320
Malagasy 360 185 170 5 5 0
Malay 175 85 95 130 65 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 30 30 125 60 70
Pangasinan 10 5 10 25 10 15
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,905 3,150 4,760 20,765 9,745 11,020
Waray-Waray 15 10 10 10 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 85 40 40
Creole languages 20,705 8,780 11,925 570 285 280
Haitian Creole 855 380 475 40 20 20
Creole, n.o.s. 19,405 8,200 11,210 380 200 180
Creole languages, n.i.e. 440 200 240 150 70 80
Dravidian languages 11,400 5,595 5,805 4,415 2,280 2,140
Kannada 150 85 65 80 40 40
Malayalam 200 100 100 2,330 1,195 1,130
Tamil 10,720 5,215 5,500 1,445 760 680
Telugu 330 190 135 560 280 280
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 15 5 5 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 303,215 146,100 157,115 75,400 37,840 37,560
Albanian 1,615 795 820 370 195 175
Armenian 11,990 5,680 6,310 70 35 35
Balto-Slavic languages 40,405 19,085 21,325 12,815 6,240 6,575
Baltic languages 190 80 105 120 55 65
Latvian 75 40 40 55 25 30
Lithuanian 115 40 70 70 30 35
Slavic languages 40,220 19,000 21,220 12,690 6,185 6,505
Belarusan 25 15 15 10 5 5
Bosnian 965 475 495 305 155 150
Bulgarian 5,125 2,495 2,630 290 150 150
Croatian 1,015 475 545 895 455 440
Czech 460 220 240 255 135 120
Macedonian 130 65 65 90 45 40
Polish 5,970 2,695 3,270 3,805 1,790 2,015
Russian 20,680 9,775 10,900 3,265 1,615 1,650
Serbian 2,010 1,020 990 1,000 505 500
Serbo-Croatian 960 470 490 120 55 60
Slovak 245 120 130 170 80 90
Slovene (Slovenian) 225 95 135 65 35 35
Ukrainian 2,365 1,060 1,300 2,395 1,150 1,250
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 25 5 15
Celtic languages 30 20 10 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 5 5 0
Welsh 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 15 5 0 5 0
Germanic languages 9,890 4,980 4,905 3,045 1,490 1,555
Afrikaans 15 10 10 295 155 145
Danish 50 25 25 40 20 20
Dutch 375 170 205 275 135 140
Frisian 0 0 0 5 0 0
German 2,550 1,190 1,365 2,315 1,135 1,180
Icelandic 30 15 20 15 5 10
Norwegian 20 5 10 15 5 5
Swedish 105 50 60 65 30 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 70 35 40 15 10 5
Yiddish 6,665 3,485 3,180 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Greek 18,545 8,865 9,680 375 185 190
Indo-Iranian languages 53,555 26,845 26,710 43,140 21,900 21,240
Indo-Aryan languages 31,575 15,985 15,585 39,005 19,815 19,190
Bengali 8,180 4,055 4,125 1,455 750 700
Gujarati 3,840 1,860 1,985 3,650 1,855 1,795
Hindi 1,535 790 745 5,095 2,600 2,495
Kashmiri 5 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 30 15 15 40 20 15
Marathi 80 40 40 335 170 160
Nepali 1,355 655 700 1,395 725 665
Oriya (Odia) 15 10 5 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 8,840 4,690 4,155 20,655 10,505 10,150
Sindhi 135 65 75 465 230 235
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 365 185 180 785 405 380
Urdu 7,180 3,620 3,565 5,100 2,530 2,570
Iranian languages 21,745 10,740 11,010 4,020 2,040 1,985
Kurdish 510 280 235 375 200 180
Pashto 925 460 465 430 230 195
Persian (Farsi) 20,310 10,005 10,305 3,215 1,605 1,610
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 235 120 120 115 50 65
Italic (Romance) languages 167,190 79,835 87,355 15,580 7,780 7,800
Catalan 110 50 60 10 5 5
Italian 32,935 14,595 18,340 1,405 635 770
Portuguese 17,260 8,250 9,005 1,915 915 1,000
Romanian 24,520 12,000 12,525 1,355 670 685
Spanish 92,330 44,920 47,415 10,880 5,545 5,335
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 5 5 5
Japanese 1,050 425 620 475 190 285
Kartvelian languages 70 35 35 55 25 25
Georgian 70 40 35 55 30 25
Korean 3,540 1,630 1,910 4,570 2,240 2,325
Mongolic languages 145 70 75 45 20 30
Mongolian 145 70 75 50 20 30
Niger-Congo languages 7,250 3,450 3,800 2,945 1,420 1,525
Akan (Twi) 445 215 235 445 210 235
Bamanankan 265 135 125 0 0 0
Edo 10 5 5 35 20 15
Ewe 140 60 80 40 25 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 530 255 280 55 25 25
Ga 15 5 10 20 10 10
Ganda 5 5 5 80 35 40
Igbo 15 10 10 85 40 45
Lingala 625 270 355 40 20 25
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,110 510 600 200 90 105
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 530 225 305 285 150 135
Shona 20 10 10 220 100 120
Swahili 1,100 535 565 585 275 315
Wolof 1,035 555 480 90 50 40
Yoruba 55 25 25 280 145 135
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,350 635 710 495 225 270
Nilo-Saharan languages 135 70 65 365 190 180
Dinka 0 0 0 200 110 90
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 130 65 65 165 75 90
Sign languages 1,770 1,000 775 480 270 210
American Sign Language 90 35 50 195 105 85
Quebec Sign Language 700 360 340 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 985 600 385 285 165 120
Sino-Tibetan languages 60,370 28,925 31,450 32,310 15,330 16,980
Chinese languages 60,155 28,805 31,345 31,770 15,045 16,720
Cantonese 17,845 8,470 9,375 14,695 6,795 7,900
Hakka 155 75 80 215 95 120
Mandarin 37,075 17,870 19,200 14,725 7,150 7,575
Min Dong 0 0 0 10 5 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,830 830 1,000 555 235 315
Wu (Shanghainese) 780 355 420 120 60 60
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,435 1,190 1,240 1,440 705 735
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 10 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 215 115 100 540 280 255
Burmese 35 15 20 95 50 45
Karenic languages 65 40 30 360 195 165
Tibetan 70 45 30 20 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 60 25 35
Tai-Kadai languages 2,375 1,145 1,230 475 220 260
Lao 2,150 1,055 1,100 190 90 95
Thai 225 90 135 285 130 155
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 5 0 5
Turkic languages 5,120 2,540 2,575 1,310 705 610
Azerbaijani 100 50 55 50 30 20
Turkish 4,715 2,340 2,370 1,140 605 535
Uyghur 140 75 70 40 20 15
Uzbek 105 50 55 70 40 35
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 15 10 5
Uralic languages 2,025 895 1,130 505 240 270
Estonian 30 10 20 5 5 0
Finnish 50 20 30 30 15 15
Hungarian 1,945 860 1,085 475 225 250
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 150 90 60 75 35 35
Multiple responses 322,820 157,960 164,860 71,890 35,065 36,825
English and French 86,715 43,820 42,890 2,760 1,375 1,390
English and non-official language 54,400 26,255 28,140 67,205 32,760 34,445
French and non-official language 139,385 66,610 72,775 590 285 305
English, French and non-official language 42,320 21,270 21,045 1,340 655 680
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 1,307,170 654,005 653,170
None 6,825,240 3,356,340 3,468,900 1,112,425 559,130 553,295
English 513,410 263,670 249,735 79,240 39,665 39,575
French 320,370 158,340 162,030 14,810 6,920 7,890
Non-official language 317,790 154,450 163,340 97,025 46,415 50,605
Aboriginal 5,700 2,645 3,060 2,570 1,070 1,495
Non-Aboriginal 312,085 151,810 160,280 94,460 45,350 49,110
English and French 36,235 18,285 17,955 685 350 335
English and non-official language 28,630 14,075 14,555 1,870 975 895
French and non-official language 23,470 11,365 12,095 1,060 510 550
English, French and non-official language 1,420 740 680 50 25 20
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 1,004,255 500,995 503,265
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,975 37,842 28,522 43,900 55,986 34,288
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,400 1,004,495 501,035 503,465
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,535 33,110 26,119 38,900 47,853 31,301
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 5,685,690 2,866,470 2,819,220 933,730 477,775 455,950
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,067 35,597 25,012 43,516 55,575 33,224
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,973,245 2,300,800 2,672,445 594,350 239,370 354,980
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,307 5,851 8,246 3,919 3,476 4,103
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,627,795 2,408,420 2,219,370 816,225 428,235 387,990
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,263 35,627 27,219 44,571 56,058 34,888
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245 1,054,635 525,710 528,925
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 6,417,010 3,159,415 3,257,595 1,004,765 501,080 503,685
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,546 49,087 36,203 60,781 76,732 44,913
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 1,005,025 501,130 503,900
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,887 39,292 30,616 49,500 60,958 38,105
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 5,685,905 2,866,415 2,819,485 933,685 477,415 456,270
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,505 47,810 33,079 60,855 76,948 44,016
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,972,650 2,299,595 2,673,050 594,040 239,135 354,905
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,590 7,846 9,229 7,157 7,162 7,153
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,627,775 2,408,655 2,219,120 816,225 427,160 389,065
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,382 45,974 34,313 57,609 71,072 42,828
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 1,054,635 525,710 528,930
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 1,114,940 922,025 382,260 219,385 162,870
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 47,111 51,622 42,433 65,053 74,962 55,048
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 56,564 62,750 49,085 78,434 90,605 62,040
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 93.1 95.6 88.8
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 68.4 71.4 64.6 77.1 79.4 73.3
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 15.6 11.7 20.9 6.9 4.4 11.2
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Without total income 216,685 99,555 117,125 50,355 24,590 25,765
With total income 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020 1,004,260 500,995 503,265
Percentage with total income 96.7 96.9 96.5 95.2 95.3 95.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 789,595 351,935 437,660 123,530 46,620 76,915
$10,000 to $19,999 1,188,135 476,630 711,500 124,650 47,170 77,480
$20,000 to $29,999 976,210 428,390 547,830 116,840 45,095 71,745
$30,000 to $39,999 852,735 414,105 438,625 99,035 42,010 57,025
$40,000 to $49,999 747,995 378,215 369,780 95,695 43,805 51,890
$50,000 to $59,999 540,265 292,110 248,150 85,705 42,195 43,515
$60,000 to $69,999 375,935 214,805 161,130 71,855 39,380 32,470
$70,000 to $79,999 286,025 164,240 121,790 58,140 34,740 23,395
$80,000 to $89,999 189,350 113,715 75,635 46,275 28,870 17,405
$90,000 to $99,999 122,750 80,090 42,660 39,810 24,790 15,015
$100,000 and over 348,620 246,360 102,255 142,725 106,320 36,410
$100,000 to $149,999 236,515 164,145 72,370 93,120 66,555 26,560
$150,000 and over 112,105 82,215 29,885 49,610 39,765 9,845
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Without after-tax income 215,120 99,375 115,750 50,120 24,550 25,565
With after-tax income 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,395 1,004,495 501,035 503,460
Percentage with after-tax income 96.8 97.0 96.6 95.2 95.3 95.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 822,725 359,045 463,675 126,435 47,390 79,040
$10,000 to $19,999 1,246,480 505,165 741,315 130,460 49,510 80,950
$20,000 to $29,999 1,192,885 541,080 651,810 135,175 52,885 82,290
$30,000 to $39,999 1,096,510 553,200 543,315 124,095 55,060 69,035
$40,000 to $49,999 793,150 425,040 368,115 119,275 58,005 61,265
$50,000 to $59,999 498,475 283,130 215,345 96,830 53,195 43,630
$60,000 to $69,999 309,415 180,470 128,945 72,420 44,130 28,285
$70,000 to $79,999 167,895 108,500 59,395 55,695 35,055 20,635
$80,000 and over 291,635 205,155 86,485 144,115 105,795 38,325
$80,000 to $89,999 95,010 64,670 30,335 42,055 27,795 14,255
$90,000 to $99,999 55,980 39,080 16,905 27,800 19,845 7,955
$100,000 and over 140,645 101,405 39,240 74,260 58,150 16,115
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 1,054,615 525,585 529,030
Without employment income 2,006,505 851,730 1,154,775 238,390 97,350 141,040
With employment income 4,627,790 2,408,420 2,219,375 816,225 428,235 387,990
Percentage with employment income 69.8 73.9 65.8 77.4 81.5 73.3
Under $5,000 (including loss) 606,300 311,780 294,520 82,765 36,685 46,080
$5,000 to $9,999 367,030 162,150 204,885 53,035 21,765 31,270
$10,000 to $19,999 681,920 305,995 375,920 88,955 36,670 52,285
$20,000 to $29,999 586,140 269,950 316,195 75,155 30,800 44,350
$30,000 to $39,999 565,425 277,135 288,285 73,780 32,515 41,260
$40,000 to $49,999 476,665 247,105 229,560 74,200 34,450 39,755
$50,000 to $59,999 359,180 203,580 155,600 69,110 34,275 34,830
$60,000 to $69,999 266,650 156,255 110,395 57,935 32,290 25,650
$70,000 to $79,999 224,040 129,890 94,150 48,400 29,725 18,675
$80,000 and over 494,440 344,585 149,855 192,895 139,065 53,830
$80,000 to $89,999 139,830 90,295 49,540 39,340 25,230 14,105
$90,000 to $99,999 93,860 64,160 29,700 35,535 22,345 13,185
$100,000 and over 260,745 190,125 70,620 118,020 91,490 26,535
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 3,531,665 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 59,822 ... ... 94,447 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 52,207 ... ... 80,578 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 1,175,230 ... ... 123,655 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,574 ... ... 49,127 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 28,469 ... ... 42,360 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 2,356,430 ... ... 378,490 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,645 ... ... 113,082 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 67,665 ... ... 95,922 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 3,531,665 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,306 ... ... 121,620 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 63,404 ... ... 99,074 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 1,174,695 ... ... 123,645 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,042 ... ... 61,906 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,262 ... ... 50,502 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 2,356,970 ... ... 378,500 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 95,878 ... ... 141,127 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 78,426 ... ... 114,941 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 3,531,665 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Under $5,000 47,170 ... ... 7,130 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 56,315 ... ... 4,390 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 119,570 ... ... 6,090 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 180,865 ... ... 10,650 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 179,690 ... ... 15,975 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 154,150 ... ... 12,650 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 185,000 ... ... 13,375 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 184,435 ... ... 14,710 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 179,855 ... ... 14,890 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 170,445 ... ... 15,225 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 313,600 ... ... 31,270 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 273,620 ... ... 31,800 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 241,940 ... ... 30,885 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,620 ... ... 29,315 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 176,355 ... ... 28,300 ... ...
$100,000 and over 860,030 ... ... 235,480 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 327,435 ... ... 62,155 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 204,105 ... ... 49,070 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 192,155 ... ... 63,025 ... ...
$200,000 and over 136,335 ... ... 61,235 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 3,531,660 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Under $5,000 50,445 ... ... 7,570 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 57,335 ... ... 4,475 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 120,860 ... ... 6,245 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 190,300 ... ... 11,130 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 202,905 ... ... 17,110 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 187,365 ... ... 14,425 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 231,765 ... ... 16,045 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 225,695 ... ... 17,890 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 211,990 ... ... 18,790 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 202,760 ... ... 19,570 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 363,775 ... ... 39,790 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 309,825 ... ... 38,620 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 256,150 ... ... 37,325 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 208,765 ... ... 35,490 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 166,295 ... ... 32,000 ... ...
$100,000 and over 545,440 ... ... 185,655 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 269,170 ... ... 65,440 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 130,225 ... ... 45,315 ... ...
$150,000 and over 146,045 ... ... 74,900 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 2,261,890 ... ... 356,945 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,378 ... ... 112,017 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 68,152 ... ... 94,936 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 930,195 ... ... 126,600 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,075 ... ... 104,291 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 60,224 ... ... 88,163 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 911,980 ... ... 166,230 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 105,246 ... ... 135,226 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 88,844 ... ... 113,369 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 364,085 ... ... 51,255 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,708 ... ... 65,372 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,805 ... ... 58,846 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 2,262,045 ... ... 356,770 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 96,863 ... ... 141,238 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 79,060 ... ... 114,746 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 929,645 ... ... 126,555 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,304 ... ... 137,211 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,167 ... ... 110,306 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 912,560 ... ... 166,280 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 122,835 ... ... 164,710 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 99,279 ... ... 133,356 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 363,610 ... ... 51,105 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,753 ... ... 79,925 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,052 ... ... 68,464 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,433,210 711,180 722,030 195,755 104,590 91,160
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,195 31,526 27,210 43,174 48,152 38,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,706 28,214 25,434 38,035 41,552 34,433
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 1,430,625 708,225 722,405 195,565 104,575 90,990
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 37,684 39,840 35,571 54,619 59,975 48,463
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 45,054 48,572 41,012
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 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
In the bottom half of the distribution 4,577,885 2,216,770 2,361,115 481,165 231,525 249,645
In the bottom decile 747,785 368,385 379,395 92,850 45,260 47,590
In the second decile 898,605 408,705 489,900 85,520 38,920 46,600
In the third decile 997,185 481,975 515,210 91,520 43,370 48,145
In the fourth decile 996,230 490,275 505,960 100,245 48,930 51,320
In the fifth decile 938,080 467,425 470,655 111,030 55,040 55,990
In the top half of the distribution 3,387,565 1,724,710 1,662,855 816,110 418,120 397,995
In the sixth decile 881,640 444,865 436,775 121,550 60,470 61,085
In the seventh decile 806,685 409,470 397,220 134,300 67,770 66,525
In the eighth decile 700,450 357,000 343,455 153,240 78,455 74,790
In the ninth decile 557,160 286,195 270,960 182,320 93,660 88,655
In the top decile 441,630 227,185 214,445 224,700 117,765 106,940
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 1,292,885 647,435 645,450
0 to 17 years 1,564,410 800,455 763,960 285,260 146,015 139,250
0 to 5 years 532,410 272,790 259,625 101,220 51,610 49,615
18 to 64 years 5,021,875 2,498,900 2,522,980 860,170 432,525 427,645
65 years and over 1,335,220 620,210 715,010 147,455 68,895 78,560
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 1,160,190 542,405 617,785 119,950 56,360 63,585
0 to 17 years 222,955 114,410 108,540 37,730 19,310 18,420
0 to 5 years 75,270 38,595 36,670 14,275 7,295 6,975
18 to 64 years 688,130 334,825 353,305 70,850 32,915 37,930
65 years and over 249,110 93,170 155,930 11,370 4,135 7,240
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.6 13.8 15.4 9.3 8.7 9.9
0 to 17 years (%) 14.3 14.3 14.2 13.2 13.2 13.2
0 to 5 years (%) 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
18 to 64 years (%) 13.7 13.4 14.0 8.2 7.6 8.9
65 years and over (%) 18.7 15.0 21.8 7.7 6.0 9.2
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 731,340 358,085 373,260 103,445 50,315 53,135
0 to 17 years 129,325 66,400 62,925 29,130 14,860 14,270
0 to 5 years 44,375 22,705 21,675 11,105 5,670 5,440
18 to 64 years 514,540 261,485 253,060 68,795 33,340 35,455
65 years and over 87,475 30,205 57,270 5,525 2,115 3,415
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 8.0 7.8 8.2
0 to 17 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 8.3 8.3 8.3 11.0 11.0 11.0
18 to 64 years (%) 10.2 10.5 10.0 8.0 7.7 8.3
65 years and over (%) 6.6 4.9 8.0 3.7 3.1 4.3
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 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
Official languages 7,891,110 3,911,220 3,979,890 1,276,935 641,480 635,460
English 3,930,690 2,058,470 1,872,225 1,275,260 640,765 634,500
French 7,522,350 3,725,145 3,797,200 96,065 45,030 51,035
Non-official languages 1,610,980 776,265 834,720 398,035 193,550 204,490
Aboriginal languages 50,890 25,190 25,700 4,990 2,095 2,895
Algonquian languages 37,515 18,545 18,965 4,185 1,695 2,495
Blackfoot 0 0 0 40 10 30
Cree-Montagnais languages 34,415 17,050 17,370 4,005 1,625 2,380
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 25 10 15
Naskapi 775 385 385 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 260 130 130 10 0 10
Plains Cree 10 0 0 965 360 600
Southern East Cree 35 25 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 0 10 30 15 15
Woods Cree 10 10 0 260 125 135
Cree, n.o.s. 17,175 8,600 8,575 2,720 1,110 1,610
Eastern Algonquian languages 885 460 420 10 0 0
Malecite 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 880 460 425 0 10 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 2,340 1,105 1,235 170 60 110
Algonquin 2,240 1,055 1,185 0 0 0
Ojibway 105 50 50 165 60 105
Oji-Cree 10 0 0 0 10 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 35 20 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 325 135 190
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 15 10 325 130 190
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 10 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 30 10 25
Chilcotin 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dene 10 0 10 215 80 135
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 45 20 20
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 10 0 0 30 20 10
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 15 10 0
South Slavey 10 10 0 10 10 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 10 0 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 10 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 10 0 0
Inuit languages 12,595 6,270 6,330 65 30 35
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 15 0 15
Inuktitut 12,485 6,210 6,270 30 10 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 115 60 60 25 20 0
Iroquoian languages 740 360 375 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 690 350 335 0 0 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 50 30 20
Salish languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 10 10 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 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 0 400 215 185
Dakota 10 0 0 135 75 60
Stoney 0 0 0 280 150 130
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 20 10 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 10 10 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. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,560,375 751,215 809,160 393,190 191,520 201,665
Afro-Asiatic languages 301,035 157,545 143,490 44,810 23,235 21,575
Berber languages 27,595 14,650 12,945 205 105 95
Kabyle 16,170 8,580 7,590 80 45 40
Berber languages, n.i.e. 11,580 6,150 5,425 120 60 60
Cushitic languages 1,550 745 805 9,800 4,985 4,815
Bilen 35 20 10 240 140 100
Oromo 45 30 10 1,205 645 560
Somali 1,460 680 780 8,395 4,225 4,180
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 30 10 20
Semitic languages 286,625 149,970 136,660 35,985 18,775 17,210
Amharic 1,145 540 600 4,090 2,080 2,010
Arabic 267,965 140,280 127,685 28,265 14,885 13,380
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 195 95 95 70 35 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 20 20 0
Harari 0 0 0 235 95 140
Hebrew 18,035 9,490 8,540 1,460 760 700
Maltese 40 10 25 75 40 35
Tigrigna 420 195 225 3,130 1,590 1,545
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 160 85 75
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 810 430 380 150 90 65
Austro-Asiatic languages 46,050 21,955 24,095 12,855 6,000 6,860
Khmer (Cambodian) 11,840 5,620 6,220 1,100 530 575
Vietnamese 34,580 16,520 18,060 11,805 5,500 6,305
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 10 0 10
Austronesian languages 31,230 11,820 19,410 53,440 23,390 30,055
Bikol 105 45 60 75 40 35
Cebuano 1,105 360 750 2,505 1,115 1,385
Fijian 15 0 10 140 85 60
Hiligaynon 540 195 350 515 215 300
Ilocano 2,500 890 1,610 2,415 1,020 1,400
Malagasy 1,980 940 1,040 15 0 10
Malay 1,210 525 690 1,240 560 680
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 195 95 100 525 240 285
Pangasinan 60 20 40 170 75 100
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 26,705 9,785 16,915 50,715 22,130 28,585
Waray-Waray 55 10 45 105 30 70
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 540 270 275 425 175 245
Creole languages 115,445 51,970 63,475 2,150 1,150 1,000
Haitian Creole 4,910 2,285 2,620 115 60 50
Creole, n.o.s. 108,315 48,615 59,705 1,285 710 575
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,835 1,390 1,445 765 385 385
Dravidian languages 18,710 9,495 9,210 8,940 4,710 4,230
Kannada 415 210 205 385 185 195
Malayalam 510 285 220 4,555 2,345 2,210
Tamil 17,245 8,680 8,565 3,170 1,720 1,445
Telugu 930 540 390 1,365 730 635
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 60 35 25
Hmong-Mien languages 35 15 25 30 15 10
Indo-European languages 912,945 435,785 477,155 195,195 96,900 98,295
Albanian 3,375 1,730 1,645 880 490 395
Armenian 20,290 9,790 10,500 200 75 125
Balto-Slavic languages 88,425 41,725 46,700 40,105 18,935 21,170
Baltic languages 1,080 500 585 545 255 285
Latvian 335 150 185 250 120 130
Lithuanian 755 350 410 295 130 160
Slavic languages 87,520 41,315 46,205 39,780 18,780 21,000
Belarusan 365 150 215 115 60 55
Bosnian 1,975 990 985 1,135 545 590
Bulgarian 7,345 3,595 3,750 545 270 275
Croatian 3,580 1,760 1,820 2,810 1,550 1,265
Czech 2,070 975 1,095 1,045 445 600
Macedonian 285 140 145 230 110 125
Polish 17,760 8,090 9,665 11,325 5,560 5,760
Russian 46,665 22,265 24,400 9,250 4,365 4,885
Serbian 4,050 1,980 2,070 2,480 1,200 1,280
Serbo-Croatian 2,385 1,140 1,245 445 210 230
Slovak 1,520 705 820 750 400 345
Slovene (Slovenian) 970 490 480 285 135 145
Ukrainian 9,015 3,885 5,135 14,420 6,245 8,175
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 150 75 75 110 60 50
Celtic languages 495 305 195 430 245 190
Scottish Gaelic 155 95 65 155 70 90
Welsh 85 45 40 100 60 40
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 265 175 95 190 110 75
Germanic languages 63,370 31,835 31,530 28,550 14,065 14,485
Afrikaans 415 260 150 1,220 605 615
Danish 835 410 420 775 375 405
Dutch 5,060 2,665 2,395 4,835 2,335 2,500
Frisian 15 10 0 95 60 35
German 43,475 21,950 21,530 20,990 10,505 10,490
Icelandic 140 80 60 55 20 35
Norwegian 510 255 255 450 195 260
Swedish 1,580 785 795 580 270 310
Vlaams (Flemish) 760 265 495 85 35 50
Yiddish 12,375 6,225 6,155 70 40 30
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 270 125 140 20 15 0
Greek 51,060 25,520 25,540 1,580 790 790
Indo-Iranian languages 93,655 48,040 45,615 79,030 40,725 38,305
Indo-Aryan languages 59,570 30,870 28,700 72,275 37,165 35,110
Bengali 12,870 6,610 6,260 2,815 1,485 1,330
Gujarati 7,950 3,860 4,090 7,510 3,745 3,770
Hindi 15,570 8,285 7,280 27,470 14,320 13,145
Kashmiri 45 35 15 60 30 25
Konkani 150 70 75 165 75 95
Marathi 475 240 230 845 470 375
Nepali 1,445 725 720 1,975 1,060 905
Oriya (Odia) 55 35 20 105 55 45
Punjabi (Panjabi) 17,860 9,690 8,165 36,190 18,665 17,525
Sindhi 500 240 255 1,740 800 935
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,335 625 710 1,830 940 890
Urdu 16,545 8,655 7,890 12,275 6,370 5,910
Iranian languages 35,420 17,830 17,585 7,255 3,805 3,455
Kurdish 1,255 665 590 855 520 335
Pashto 1,825 1,005 825 810 445 370
Persian (Farsi) 32,965 16,560 16,405 5,815 2,990 2,825
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 845 425 420 475 265 210
Italic (Romance) languages 627,545 293,620 333,920 49,030 23,975 25,060
Catalan 890 525 365 75 45 35
Italian 173,710 84,430 89,275 8,390 4,190 4,200
Portuguese 55,100 27,620 27,475 6,100 3,005 3,095
Romanian 42,655 20,550 22,110 3,015 1,545 1,465
Spanish 390,355 177,610 212,745 33,180 16,040 17,140
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 490 345 145 90 45 50
Japanese 7,040 3,340 3,695 2,540 1,110 1,435
Kartvelian languages 220 110 110 60 25 35
Georgian 215 105 110 65 25 35
Korean 6,260 2,825 3,430 7,175 3,385 3,795
Mongolic languages 270 135 130 145 65 80
Mongolian 265 135 130 145 65 80
Niger-Congo languages 52,840 26,665 26,175 13,245 6,720 6,525
Akan (Twi) 1,800 945 855 1,435 710 725
Bamanankan 2,385 1,240 1,145 35 15 20
Edo 190 95 95 285 140 145
Ewe 1,410 865 545 155 85 70
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 3,400 1,785 1,620 160 80 80
Ga 315 155 160 195 105 95
Ganda 90 40 55 430 210 220
Igbo 275 190 90 600 330 275
Lingala 9,630 4,430 5,200 750 375 375
Rundi (Kirundi) 4,490 2,210 2,285 600 285 315
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 3,535 1,640 1,895 905 485 425
Shona 150 75 80 1,025 500 525
Swahili 8,015 4,080 3,935 3,530 1,865 1,670
Wolof 6,555 3,545 3,015 220 135 90
Yoruba 885 485 395 1,600 835 765
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 17,720 9,125 8,595 3,300 1,620 1,690
Nilo-Saharan languages 695 345 350 940 465 475
Dinka 0 0 0 570 265 305
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 695 345 350 370 200 170
Sign languages 7,775 3,095 4,675 2,730 1,055 1,675
American Sign Language 675 245 435 1,545 560 980
Quebec Sign Language 4,405 1,590 2,815 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 2,960 1,350 1,605 1,195 500 700
Sino-Tibetan languages 90,460 42,695 47,770 55,160 26,590 28,570
Chinese languages 90,060 42,480 47,580 54,310 26,145 28,165
Cantonese 31,885 14,900 16,980 28,755 13,710 15,040
Hakka 545 240 310 700 310 400
Mandarin 59,240 27,560 31,685 28,210 13,450 14,760
Min Dong 15 10 10 25 10 15
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,215 1,860 2,350 1,605 715 890
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,230 535 690 260 120 135
Chinese, n.o.s. 4,800 2,380 2,425 2,405 1,200 1,205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 45 20 25
Tibeto-Burman languages 430 235 195 875 455 415
Burmese 140 75 60 240 125 110
Karenic languages 105 55 45 475 245 230
Tibetan 65 50 10 45 25 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 140 65 80 175 100 75
Tai-Kadai languages 7,280 3,400 3,880 1,315 525 795
Lao 5,785 2,850 2,935 580 270 310
Thai 2,255 875 1,375 830 270 560
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 15 10 10
Turkic languages 12,475 6,265 6,210 2,910 1,615 1,290
Azerbaijani 510 275 235 250 135 110
Turkish 11,415 5,755 5,665 2,380 1,335 1,045
Uyghur 230 110 120 145 70 75
Uzbek 230 105 125 150 75 70
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 235 115 120 70 25 40
Uralic languages 7,870 3,710 4,160 2,320 1,115 1,205
Estonian 150 55 95 40 25 15
Finnish 500 195 305 415 165 245
Hungarian 7,215 3,450 3,765 1,875 920 950
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 2,140 1,170 970 700 395 300
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 7,585,545 3,753,190 3,832,350 1,162,900 583,130 579,770
Canadian citizens aged under 18 1,521,230 779,620 741,610 264,740 135,520 129,225
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 6,064,310 2,973,575 3,090,740 898,160 447,610 450,550
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 379,910 188,245 191,665 134,375 66,510 67,865
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 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 6,788,085 3,365,345 3,422,735 960,305 484,015 476,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 1,091,310 530,325 560,980 308,605 150,860 157,745
Before 1981 238,655 117,080 121,575 61,135 30,555 30,580
1981 to 1990 127,340 63,150 64,190 34,055 16,640 17,415
1991 to 2000 187,860 89,210 98,650 46,805 21,960 24,845
2001 to 2010 322,280 155,785 166,495 88,085 43,340 44,750
2001 to 2005 140,170 67,835 72,335 36,515 17,855 18,665
2006 to 2010 182,115 87,945 94,165 51,570 25,480 26,085
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 215,170 105,105 110,065 78,520 38,360 40,160
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 86,065 45,765 40,295 28,370 14,770 13,600
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 1,091,305 530,325 560,980 308,605 150,860 157,745
Under 5 years 112,930 54,600 58,330 29,350 15,180 14,170
5 to 14 years 174,020 87,165 86,855 53,495 27,785 25,715
15 to 24 years 215,350 98,880 116,475 63,385 29,075 34,315
25 to 44 years 515,770 256,095 259,675 137,060 67,050 70,010
45 years and over 73,230 33,590 39,640 25,310 11,775 13,535
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 1,091,305 530,330 560,980 308,605 150,860 157,745
Americas 247,505 113,190 134,315 31,610 15,195 16,420
Brazil 7,345 3,515 3,830 800 330 475
Colombia 25,580 11,645 13,935 2,610 1,305 1,305
El Salvador 11,120 5,500 5,615 3,055 1,550 1,500
Guyana 2,490 1,085 1,410 1,405 625 785
Haiti 80,965 35,375 45,585 540 305 240
Jamaica 4,665 2,040 2,625 2,795 1,265 1,530
Mexico 15,820 7,090 8,730 2,440 1,235 1,205
Peru 13,265 5,945 7,325 555 215 335
Trinidad and Tobago 4,075 1,840 2,240 1,630 805 830
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 25,955 12,800 13,155 8,605 4,020 4,590
Other places of birth in Americas 56,235 26,370 29,870 7,175 3,540 3,635
Europe 311,090 154,910 156,185 65,660 32,670 32,985
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,785 1,890 1,895 1,945 995 950
Croatia 2,140 1,085 1,050 1,430 770 665
France 81,225 43,490 37,735 785 345 435
Germany 9,750 4,365 5,390 7,140 3,550 3,585
Greece 18,420 9,135 9,285 655 370 285
Hungary 3,325 1,620 1,700 975 480 490
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 820 485 330 1,520 815 700
Italy 51,025 25,370 25,655 3,520 1,900 1,625
Netherlands 1,990 1,035 955 3,830 2,020 1,805
Poland 10,735 4,675 6,060 8,005 3,870 4,135
Portugal 18,985 9,185 9,800 2,575 1,265 1,305
Romania 28,695 13,695 15,005 2,335 1,185 1,150
Russian Federation 11,355 4,975 6,375 2,330 1,000 1,330
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,790 830 960 880 395 490
Ukraine 8,670 3,800 4,870 3,765 1,650 2,120
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 12,905 6,645 6,260 16,875 8,615 8,260
Other places of birth in Europe 45,500 22,630 22,870 7,100 3,440 3,660
Africa 241,410 125,250 116,165 37,200 19,240 17,955
Algeria 59,465 31,180 28,280 385 195 185
Egypt 19,490 10,290 9,200 2,055 1,155 900
Ethiopia 995 495 495 4,015 2,050 1,970
Kenya 785 355 430 1,995 1,025 975
Morocco 60,700 31,435 29,270 805 495 305
Nigeria 1,340 740 600 3,255 1,735 1,525
Somalia 580 270 310 4,585 2,255 2,335
South Africa, Republic of 865 475 385 2,250 1,070 1,180
Other places of birth in Africa 97,200 50,005 47,190 17,845 9,260 8,585
Asia 289,825 136,175 153,655 169,900 81,640 88,255
Afghanistan 7,280 3,640 3,640 1,490 770 725
Bangladesh 7,940 3,990 3,950 1,615 810 810
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 49,555 19,905 29,655 19,705 9,025 10,680
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,730 2,290 2,435 7,355 3,555 3,800
India 17,865 9,195 8,670 38,830 19,850 18,980
IranCensus data footnote 61 17,760 8,880 8,885 2,720 1,440 1,280
Iraq 3,735 1,960 1,775 2,100 1,140 955
Japan 1,725 395 1,330 690 195 490
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,230 1,995 2,230 4,980 2,345 2,640
Lebanon 39,135 20,800 18,340 5,055 2,755 2,295
Pakistan 10,010 5,260 4,750 8,255 4,245 4,010
Philippines 24,410 9,040 15,370 45,400 19,900 25,500
Sri Lanka 10,715 5,335 5,380 2,125 1,050 1,070
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 17,775 8,800 8,980 2,015 1,090 920
Taiwan 2,735 1,100 1,635 1,030 445 585
Viet Nam 25,440 11,765 13,675 10,425 4,865 5,555
Other places of birth in Asia 44,795 21,840 22,950 16,130 8,165 7,965
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 1,480 805 670 4,235 2,110 2,125
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 78,520 38,360 40,160
Americas 47,710 22,625 25,085 5,875 2,765 3,110
Brazil 3,010 1,495 1,520 270 110 160
Colombia 7,540 3,465 4,075 575 235 335
Cuba 2,565 1,260 1,315 250 115 135
Haiti 16,880 7,690 9,190 180 100 75
Jamaica 190 140 55 685 290 390
Mexico 4,210 1,955 2,255 975 505 465
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,990 2,265 1,720 1,485 680 810
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,955 935 1,020 230 90 140
Other places of birth in Americas 7,365 3,425 3,935 1,230 640 595
Europe 39,320 20,085 19,235 7,310 3,745 3,565
France 20,030 10,855 9,175 105 55 50
Germany 580 250 330 520 295 225
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 135 105 35 535 330 205
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 3,750 1,695 2,055 210 90 120
Romania 2,945 1,260 1,685 375 175 200
Russian Federation 1,970 865 1,105 440 165 275
Ukraine 2,460 1,110 1,350 905 415 485
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 860 565 290 1,855 1,035 820
Other places of birth in Europe 6,590 3,385 3,205 2,365 1,185 1,180
Africa 74,200 37,110 37,090 11,805 5,980 5,825
Algeria 16,380 8,060 8,320 40 15 30
Cameroon 7,550 3,705 3,845 375 180 195
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3,370 1,655 1,715 525 250 275
Côte d'Ivoire 5,070 2,505 2,565 285 130 155
Egypt 4,360 2,260 2,095 745 410 335
Eritrea 50 30 20 990 520 475
Ethiopia 125 65 60 1,225 630 595
Morocco 13,475 6,675 6,805 245 145 100
Nigeria 540 280 260 1,565 830 735
Somalia 95 40 50 1,390 685 705
South Africa, Republic of 175 115 60 500 245 250
Tunisia 5,855 3,025 2,825 155 80 80
Other places of birth in Africa 17,155 8,690 8,470 3,760 1,865 1,895
Asia 53,595 25,070 28,525 52,810 25,490 27,315
Afghanistan 1,555 715 840 225 115 105
Bangladesh 860 455 405 555 265 290
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 10,705 4,805 5,895 3,685 1,650 2,030
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 120 35 80 310 110 200
India 2,960 1,555 1,405 13,565 7,090 6,475
IranCensus data footnote 61 7,505 3,545 3,960 890 475 410
Iraq 985 465 515 705 360 340
Israel 645 390 255 250 130 120
Japan 330 30 295 190 60 130
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 825 370 455 1,500 745 750
Lebanon 3,955 2,100 1,860 785 400 390
Nepal 360 165 195 1,095 580 515
Pakistan 1,815 920 895 1,980 990 990
Philippines 5,635 2,345 3,290 21,500 9,800 11,705
Saudi Arabia 435 210 225 375 215 165
Sri Lanka 860 380 480 760 365 395
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 7,455 3,740 3,715 1,390 745 650
Taiwan 170 60 105 130 40 85
Turkey 585 300 285 220 135 85
United Arab Emirates 300 160 145 310 170 140
Viet Nam 1,505 560 945 760 295 465
Other places of birth in Asia 4,025 1,765 2,265 1,635 750 885
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 345 215 135 725 380 345
Australia 190 120 70 270 145 130
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 155 95 65 445 235 215
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 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,204,895 590,175 614,720 343,870 169,145 174,730
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 792,085 399,535 392,550 256,420 128,705 127,720
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 5,968,475 2,951,730 3,016,745 696,980 351,795 345,185
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 72 867,685 420,465 447,220 252,335 122,790 129,540
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 469,015 243,915 225,100 135,795 68,725 67,070
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 224,720 137,975 86,745 55,155 34,145 21,010
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 244,300 105,945 138,360 80,640 34,580 46,055
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 241,225 96,130 145,095 72,525 30,020 42,510
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 146,295 75,100 71,195 42,345 23,175 19,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 11,150 5,320 5,825 1,665 875 790
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 1,297,275 649,640 647,635
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 182,885 91,890 90,995 76,205 36,170 40,035
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 175,960 88,635 87,325 74,435 35,370 39,065
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 92,655 45,510 47,145 33,885 15,790 18,100
Métis 69,365 36,260 33,100 39,435 19,000 20,435
Inuk (Inuit) 13,940 6,865 7,075 1,110 580 530
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 2,760 1,330 1,430 1,075 500 570
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 4,170 1,930 2,245 700 295 400
Non-Aboriginal identity 7,782,560 3,849,550 3,933,015 1,221,075 613,475 607,600
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 1,297,280 649,645 647,635
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 77,490 38,580 38,915 29,615 13,585 16,030
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 7,887,960 3,902,860 3,985,100 1,267,670 636,060 631,605
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 118,780 58,535 60,245 23,305 10,870 12,430
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 115,480 56,930 58,550 22,255 10,400 11,860
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 87,700 42,730 44,965 15,970 7,440 8,535
Métis single ancestry 17,585 9,225 8,360 6,005 2,830 3,175
Inuit single ancestry 10,200 4,980 5,220 280 130 150
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 3,300 1,605 1,700 1,045 475 570
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 2,220 1,115 1,105 960 430 535
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 995 455 540 50 25 20
Métis and Inuit ancestries 65 25 40 30 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 10 15 10 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 240,650 113,905 126,740 66,565 32,100 34,460
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 235,365 111,205 124,165 63,030 30,555 32,475
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 193,625 90,650 102,975 34,275 16,480 17,800
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 37,080 18,320 18,760 27,760 13,530 14,230
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,660 2,230 2,425 990 550 440
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 5,280 2,700 2,575 3,535 1,545 1,990
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,040 2,105 1,940 3,275 1,425 1,845
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 990 475 515 140 70 70
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 225 110 115 110 40 65
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25 15 10 10 10 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 7,606,025 3,769,000 3,837,030 1,207,410 606,670 600,745
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 1,297,280 649,640 647,635
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,032,365 505,180 527,185 363,990 180,610 183,380
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 90,335 46,750 43,585 91,420 47,190 44,225
Chinese 99,505 44,370 55,135 60,200 29,265 30,935
Black 319,230 154,110 165,120 57,820 29,685 28,135
Filipino 34,910 14,275 20,635 61,040 27,535 33,505
Latin American 133,920 64,655 69,260 18,755 9,525 9,230
Arab 213,740 113,420 100,320 25,505 13,610 11,895
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 62,820 29,960 32,865 17,270 8,265 9,005
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 32,405 16,200 16,210 6,750 3,480 3,270
Korean 8,055 3,865 4,190 7,585 3,635 3,955
Japanese 4,570 1,755 2,820 2,470 975 1,495
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 9,840 4,670 5,175 4,045 1,910 2,135
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 23,045 11,160 11,885 11,125 5,525 5,600
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 6,933,085 3,436,260 3,496,830 933,290 469,030 464,260
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 1,297,275 649,645 647,635
North American Aboriginal origins 359,430 172,440 186,985 89,865 42,970 46,895
First Nations (North American Indian) 289,610 137,550 152,065 54,695 25,870 28,825
Inuit 17,175 8,300 8,880 1,615 845 770
Métis 61,260 30,915 30,345 38,155 18,280 19,880
Other North American origins 4,850,145 2,390,545 2,459,605 281,765 143,450 138,315
Acadian 34,785 16,440 18,345 1,910 1,090 820
American 45,050 21,470 23,580 20,005 9,660 10,345
Canadian 4,647,840 2,288,280 2,359,555 266,440 135,735 130,705
New Brunswicker 750 370 380 20 20 0
Newfoundlander 570 280 295 565 310 250
Nova Scotian 365 155 215 80 50 30
Ontarian 1,345 660 685 10 0 0
Québécois 184,005 93,895 90,110 495 285 215
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 205 110 100 85 40 45
European origins 3,037,890 1,511,060 1,526,825 814,405 406,030 408,380
British Isles origins 745,715 360,135 385,575 470,485 234,925 235,555
Channel Islander 1,440 725 720 65 20 45
Cornish 70 35 40 75 50 25
English 228,520 111,855 116,670 258,295 127,740 130,555
Irish 446,215 211,545 234,665 186,105 90,320 95,785
Manx 200 105 95 280 130 145
Scottish 215,030 103,395 111,635 208,460 103,215 105,240
Welsh 10,765 5,075 5,690 24,790 12,010 12,775
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 32,525 15,440 17,080 28,175 13,745 14,435
French origins 1,878,795 941,770 937,025 143,085 69,595 73,490
Alsatian 1,050 520 525 80 45 35
Breton 11,140 5,410 5,725 35 20 15
Corsican 1,270 690 580 90 50 35
French 1,870,545 937,665 932,875 142,950 69,515 73,435
Western European origins (except French origins) 244,380 119,115 125,260 274,300 135,385 138,915
Austrian 12,710 6,285 6,430 13,765 6,545 7,220
Bavarian 40 30 20 40 20 20
Belgian 51,340 25,295 26,050 7,040 3,405 3,630
Dutch 26,000 12,805 13,190 57,535 28,305 29,235
Flemish 1,345 660 685 730 310 420
Frisian 15 20 0 145 90 55
German 142,225 68,250 73,975 213,115 105,050 108,065
Luxembourger 910 445 460 210 110 95
Swiss 24,500 12,615 11,885 6,240 3,200 3,035
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 125 80 50 175 70 105
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 25,460 12,490 12,975 93,665 45,000 48,665
Danish 5,700 2,815 2,885 15,725 7,525 8,205
Finnish 3,130 1,430 1,700 5,355 2,665 2,695
Icelandic 955 480 470 5,355 2,755 2,595
Norwegian 7,820 3,835 3,985 43,520 20,850 22,670
Swedish 6,840 3,275 3,565 29,400 13,435 15,965
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 2,500 1,265 1,230 4,205 2,090 2,120
Eastern European origins 249,940 121,660 128,285 253,740 123,005 130,740
Bulgarian 9,570 4,675 4,895 905 460 440
Byelorussian 2,530 1,235 1,295 1,060 580 485
Czech 6,295 2,965 3,330 6,110 3,020 3,085
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,150 1,100 1,050 2,990 1,450 1,545
Estonian 890 460 435 675 310 360
Hungarian 28,280 13,970 14,310 14,510 7,070 7,440
Latvian 1,740 835 905 1,230 565 660
Lithuanian 6,630 3,320 3,305 2,035 1,010 1,025
Moldovan 7,620 3,710 3,900 380 170 205
Polish 79,040 38,705 40,335 72,795 35,335 37,460
Romanian 53,060 25,935 27,125 11,610 5,655 5,955
Russian 55,230 26,405 28,830 28,275 13,425 14,850
Slovak 4,770 2,375 2,395 3,225 1,515 1,710
Ukrainian 42,550 20,575 21,975 159,940 77,335 82,610
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 2,900 1,505 1,400 615 320 295
Southern European origins 549,750 273,670 276,080 77,085 38,665 38,420
Albanian 3,760 1,950 1,805 805 445 360
Bosnian 2,970 1,485 1,490 1,540 770 765
Catalan 735 395 340 35 30 10
Croatian 6,745 3,375 3,370 5,265 2,900 2,365
Cypriot 480 240 245 65 40 25
Greek 71,330 36,235 35,090 5,015 2,585 2,435
Italian 326,700 162,650 164,045 33,800 17,180 16,620
Kosovar 505 295 210 175 85 85
Macedonian 775 400 370 405 205 200
Maltese 1,220 615 610 485 260 225
Montenegrin 450 250 200 105 70 40
Portuguese 69,805 34,825 34,980 10,710 5,460 5,255
Serbian 5,950 2,915 3,040 3,415 1,665 1,745
Sicilian 1,435 710 725 90 45 50
Slovenian 2,510 1,225 1,280 1,380 725 655
Spanish 85,360 41,745 43,615 16,615 7,625 8,985
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 3,270 1,595 1,670 1,685 830 860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 300 155 145 60 35 25
Other European origins 38,670 19,875 18,800 7,305 3,870 3,440
Basque 3,620 1,930 1,690 125 55 70
Jewish 25,235 12,955 12,280 3,695 2,010 1,685
Roma (Gypsy) 475 270 205 110 55 60
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 360 180 185 290 140 150
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 9,215 4,690 4,530 3,125 1,630 1,500
Caribbean origins 201,625 93,935 107,690 15,250 7,600 7,645
Antiguan 380 170 205 130 65 60
Bahamian 430 205 225 100 70 35
Barbadian 5,570 2,585 2,985 860 425 440
Bermudan 115 50 65 45 30 15
Carib 405 150 255 50 25 25
Cuban 9,830 4,800 5,035 970 520 450
Dominican 11,560 5,320 6,235 360 185 180
Grenadian 1,965 790 1,175 345 185 160
Guadeloupean 1,010 475 535 0 0 0
Haitian 143,165 66,245 76,925 880 505 380
Jamaican 14,100 6,785 7,315 7,465 3,670 3,790
Kittitian/Nevisian 360 200 160 25 10 20
Martinican 1,775 820 950 0 10 0
Montserratan 240 140 105 15 0 20
Puerto Rican 530 270 255 100 45 55
St. Lucian 860 450 405 230 120 115
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 6,585 2,925 3,660 2,470 1,275 1,200
Vincentian/Grenadinian 4,020 1,695 2,325 140 50 90
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 5,635 2,610 3,025 1,105 525 585
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 4,195 1,995 2,205 920 450 475
Latin, Central and South American origins 167,275 81,215 86,065 24,505 12,245 12,260
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 6,100 2,885 3,210 765 335 430
Arawak 180 60 120 10 15 0
Argentinian 4,950 2,490 2,460 385 220 170
Belizean 80 40 40 55 35 20
Bolivian 1,730 815 915 85 40 45
Brazilian 8,345 4,075 4,275 965 460 505
Chilean 14,060 7,055 7,005 3,930 1,965 1,965
Colombian 33,965 15,915 18,050 3,565 1,755 1,805
Costa Rican 1,180 570 610 150 75 75
Ecuadorian 2,720 1,255 1,470 295 145 150
Guatemalan 10,175 5,380 4,795 700 370 325
Guyanese 3,670 1,810 1,860 1,605 770 835
Hispanic 1,155 570 585 755 390 365
Honduran 4,335 2,135 2,200 180 110 70
Maya 1,670 935 735 235 110 120
Mexican 26,930 13,185 13,745 5,105 2,650 2,455
Nicaraguan 2,805 1,360 1,445 510 265 245
Panamanian 1,460 755 710 105 50 50
Paraguayan 365 155 205 25 20 10
Peruvian 19,735 9,240 10,495 865 420 445
Salvadorean 19,200 9,535 9,665 3,980 2,000 1,975
Uruguayan 1,755 815 940 135 85 50
Venezuelan 7,475 3,430 4,045 715 330 385
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 5,845 2,965 2,880 1,080 550 530
African origins 382,665 196,910 185,755 59,335 30,555 28,780
Central and West African origins 86,695 44,720 41,975 12,935 6,815 6,115
Akan 630 325 310 25 20 0
Angolan 875 425 450 125 75 45
Ashanti 120 90 35 35 20 15
Beninese 4,125 2,220 1,915 40 25 15
Burkinabe 2,465 1,325 1,145 75 40 30
Cameroonian 17,095 8,635 8,465 780 390 395
Chadian 1,045 525 520 10 10 0
Congolese 20,210 9,960 10,250 2,270 1,195 1,080
Edo 110 60 45 210 125 80
Ewe 460 265 200 55 30 25
Gabonese 1,165 545 620 10 0 0
Gambian 150 95 55 35 25 10
Ghanaian 3,235 1,660 1,575 2,110 1,100 1,010
Guinean 5,255 2,765 2,485 285 155 135
Ibo 185 95 95 385 215 170
Ivorian 8,545 4,350 4,200 405 215 190
Liberian 150 60 90 650 310 340
Malian 3,535 1,755 1,775 35 15 15
Malinké 635 340 295 70 40 35
Nigerian 2,820 1,510 1,310 3,570 1,850 1,715
Peulh 2,110 1,080 1,030 60 40 20
Senegalese 8,250 4,420 3,835 250 155 90
Sierra Leonean 110 55 55 470 250 225
Togolese 4,080 2,210 1,870 50 20 30
Wolof 660 390 270 20 15 10
Yoruba 460 225 235 830 425 405
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 6,955 3,690 3,275 875 500 380
North African origins 225,125 117,725 107,410 9,235 4,840 4,395
Algerian 60,375 31,185 29,190 500 225 270
Berber 33,825 17,840 15,985 235 150 85
Coptic 685 385 305 95 45 50
Dinka 15 10 10 200 105 95
Egyptian 29,400 15,295 14,100 3,355 1,775 1,585
Libyan 1,075 590 485 595 305 290
Maure 530 290 240 35 20 15
Moroccan 85,940 44,520 41,420 1,195 645 550
Sudanese 370 220 150 2,745 1,450 1,295
Tunisian 21,475 11,775 9,695 375 180 195
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 3,340 1,845 1,490 240 115 120
Southern and East African origins 28,925 14,225 14,705 27,410 14,115 13,290
Afrikaner 115 75 40 80 50 35
Amhara 65 30 35 185 95 90
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 1,905 1,040 870 410 235 185
Burundian 6,015 2,945 3,070 695 380 315
Djiboutian 450 205 245 155 85 70
Eritrean 580 290 290 3,475 1,790 1,690
Ethiopian 1,575 785 785 5,330 2,675 2,660
Harari 20 10 10 115 60 55
Kenyan 530 270 260 970 505 465
Malagasy 3,735 1,815 1,920 50 35 15
Mauritian 3,695 1,735 1,960 205 105 95
Oromo 20 15 10 560 350 205
Rwandan 5,130 2,445 2,685 1,125 600 530
Seychellois 775 345 425 10 10 0
Somali 1,785 865 915 9,800 4,995 4,810
South African 900 490 420 1,770 890 880
Tanzanian 325 190 140 470 300 170
Tigrian 95 35 55 255 130 125
Ugandan 290 135 160 650 355 295
Zambian 45 20 25 100 50 45
Zimbabwean 300 150 145 1,380 690 690
Zulu 70 35 35 170 80 95
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,790 915 875 1,510 770 740
Other African origins 46,805 22,845 23,965 10,980 5,470 5,515
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 3,800 1,845 1,950 1,220 615 610
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 43,785 21,415 22,370 9,945 4,950 4,995
Asian origins 563,150 275,170 287,980 288,745 142,015 146,725
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 240,795 123,985 116,810 40,215 21,110 19,105
Afghan 10,945 5,550 5,395 2,490 1,310 1,175
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 44,875 23,680 21,195 4,420 2,405 2,015
Armenian 27,380 13,515 13,865 620 310 310
Assyrian 370 205 165 160 70 90
Azerbaijani 555 295 255 295 150 150
Georgian 635 295 345 120 60 60
Hazara 385 190 200 100 55 45
Iranian 25,530 12,845 12,685 4,630 2,375 2,255
Iraqi 5,520 2,780 2,740 2,065 1,085 980
Israeli 6,060 3,235 2,830 705 360 345
Jordanian 1,610 840 770 635 320 320
Kazakh 620 295 325 110 50 60
Kurd 2,135 1,180 960 1,060 600 470
Kuwaiti 95 50 50 120 60 60
Kyrgyz 260 140 120 25 20 15
Lebanese 78,140 40,695 37,450 15,110 7,835 7,280
Palestinian 6,865 3,520 3,345 2,900 1,610 1,295
Pashtun 515 280 235 235 105 130
Saudi Arabian 645 390 255 195 100 95
Syrian 27,465 13,845 13,620 3,015 1,540 1,470
Tajik 390 180 210 70 45 25
Tatar 910 430 485 135 55 80
Turk 15,060 7,520 7,545 2,750 1,520 1,225
Turkmen 65 45 25 45 15 35
Uighur 375 185 190 95 50 50
Uzbek 465 210 255 175 85 90
Yemeni 805 450 355 255 135 120
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,465 1,385 1,075 885 495 390
South Asian origins 95,670 48,925 46,745 91,595 47,185 44,410
Bangladeshi 7,075 3,625 3,450 1,450 715 730
Bengali 4,125 2,035 2,090 615 340 270
Bhutanese 420 205 215 75 45 30
East Indian 51,650 26,505 25,140 72,245 37,095 35,155
Goan 210 105 110 80 45 40
Gujarati 420 205 215 485 255 230
Kashmiri 260 155 105 105 55 50
Nepali 930 460 470 1,840 995 845
Pakistani 13,535 7,000 6,535 8,380 4,325 4,050
Punjabi 2,970 1,675 1,295 6,270 3,320 2,950
Sinhalese 310 135 175 270 155 120
Sri Lankan 14,750 7,300 7,450 2,325 1,180 1,145
Tamil 3,100 1,610 1,495 480 250 230
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,135 1,190 945 1,945 1,010 935
East and Southeast Asian origins 229,985 103,805 126,180 158,420 74,450 83,975
Burmese 530 270 255 450 235 215
Cambodian (Khmer) 15,345 7,360 7,985 1,570 805 765
Chinese 121,445 54,595 66,850 71,950 34,655 37,290
Filipino 37,910 15,590 22,320 64,275 29,125 35,145
Hmong 35 10 20 0 0 0
Indonesian 1,320 570 755 950 455 500
Japanese 6,495 2,615 3,875 3,635 1,560 2,075
Karen 95 55 40 395 220 175
Korean 8,740 4,155 4,580 7,985 3,820 4,165
Laotian 7,625 3,860 3,770 760 390 370
Malaysian 645 300 340 1,465 670 795
Mongolian 960 470 485 350 155 190
Singaporean 105 65 40 150 70 85
Taiwanese 2,205 940 1,265 660 285 370
Thai 2,695 1,065 1,635 1,040 375 665
Tibetan 80 45 30 45 20 20
Vietnamese 43,080 20,790 22,290 14,180 6,825 7,355
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 275 125 155 365 190 180
Other Asian origins 1,765 905 865 940 505 435
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,770 905 860 940 505 435
Oceania origins 3,250 1,730 1,515 4,945 2,550 2,395
Australian 2,055 1,125 935 1,930 1,015 915
New Zealander 490 245 245 700 385 320
Pacific Islands origins 785 410 380 2,435 1,215 1,210
Fijian 70 25 40 1,910 935 980
Hawaiian 60 40 20 150 75 75
Maori 90 55 35 195 105 95
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 290 145 145 55 25 30
Samoan 15 15 0 65 40 20
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 295 155 145 70 50 20
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 3,531,665 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
Owner 2,163,735 ... ... 349,570 ... ...
Renter 1,362,010 ... ... 151,715 ... ...
Band housing 5,915 ... ... 865 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 3,531,660 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
Condominium 413,325 ... ... 99,590 ... ...
Not condominium 3,118,340 ... ... 402,555 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 3,531,665 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
No bedrooms 23,725 ... ... 2,620 ... ...
1 bedroom 573,370 ... ... 56,215 ... ...
2 bedrooms 1,100,310 ... ... 107,655 ... ...
3 bedrooms 1,157,300 ... ... 177,400 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 676,955 ... ... 158,250 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 3,531,665 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 1,258,215 ... ... 136,440 ... ...
5 rooms 620,935 ... ... 76,945 ... ...
6 rooms 432,090 ... ... 71,095 ... ...
7 rooms 403,255 ... ... 63,325 ... ...
8 or more rooms 817,165 ... ... 154,335 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.8 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 3,531,665 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 3,492,135 ... ... 490,225 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 39,530 ... ... 11,920 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 3,531,660 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Suitable 3,398,910 ... ... 475,230 ... ...
Not suitable 132,755 ... ... 26,920 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 3,531,660 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
1960 or before 894,495 ... ... 61,495 ... ...
1961 to 1980 1,116,760 ... ... 154,035 ... ...
1981 to 1990 503,495 ... ... 61,040 ... ...
1991 to 2000 369,020 ... ... 59,565 ... ...
2001 to 2005 196,830 ... ... 48,010 ... ...
2006 to 2010 241,545 ... ... 56,935 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 209,515 ... ... 61,070 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 3,531,665 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,304,625 ... ... 474,995 ... ...
Major repairs needed 227,040 ... ... 27,145 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 3,531,665 ... ... 502,145 ... ...
1 household maintainer 2,221,970 ... ... 283,590 ... ...
2 household maintainers 1,264,195 ... ... 200,230 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 45,500 ... ... 18,325 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 3,531,665 ... ... 502,140 ... ...
15 to 24 years 119,495 ... ... 19,675 ... ...
25 to 34 years 498,070 ... ... 97,235 ... ...
35 to 44 years 603,840 ... ... 100,380 ... ...
45 to 54 years 682,290 ... ... 99,730 ... ...
55 to 64 years 731,390 ... ... 92,595 ... ...
65 to 74 years 541,630 ... ... 54,365 ... ...
75 to 84 years 270,280 ... ... 28,390 ... ...
85 years and over 84,680 ... ... 9,770 ... ...
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 ... ... 496,585 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 2,763,105 ... ... 387,815 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 733,355 ... ... 108,775 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 647,975 ... ... 94,785 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 2,141,690 ... ... 347,170 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 61.9 ... ... 65.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.9 ... ... 15.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 983 ... ... 1,536 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,085 ... ... 1,557 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 250,302 ... ... 399,932 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 290,484 ... ... 437,490 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,358,265 ... ... 151,505 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 9.3 ... ... 10.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 33.7 ... ... 37.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 720 ... ... 1,255 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 775 ... ... 1,292 ... ...
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 1,054,635 525,710 528,930
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,323,070 674,955 648,115 162,415 82,715 79,705
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 1,426,980 674,820 752,155 296,125 144,470 151,650
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,884,235 1,910,260 1,973,970 596,095 298,520 297,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,120,730 681,515 439,215 103,870 83,440 20,430
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 806,585 435,090 371,495 29,165 17,740 11,425
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 314,145 246,425 67,720 74,705 65,700 9,005
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,165,515 506,775 658,740 202,550 84,840 117,715
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 236,255 93,680 142,575 34,070 13,495 20,575
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,361,730 628,290 733,440 255,600 116,750 138,855
Bachelor's degree 872,060 384,275 487,790 177,180 76,745 100,435
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 118,955 54,255 64,695 13,930 6,305 7,620
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 39,045 19,865 19,185 8,040 4,340 3,700
Master's degree 281,215 139,280 141,935 45,920 22,680 23,235
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 50,455 30,615 19,840 10,530 6,675 3,860
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 2,204,125 740,785 370,915 369,865
No certificate, diploma or degree 580,635 323,880 256,750 72,085 38,880 33,205
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 808,955 396,620 412,330 183,730 90,805 92,925
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,982,345 1,447,305 1,535,040 484,970 241,230 243,740
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 866,595 513,575 353,015 80,535 65,610 14,925
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 631,795 330,140 301,655 21,390 13,445 7,945
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 234,800 183,440 51,360 59,145 52,170 6,980
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 832,430 367,185 465,245 164,175 69,180 94,995
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 167,025 67,530 99,495 26,440 10,600 15,840
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,116,300 499,010 617,290 213,820 95,840 117,975
Bachelor's degree 712,935 308,760 404,175 147,835 63,430 84,415
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 94,240 40,085 54,160 10,820 4,765 6,055
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 30,775 13,505 17,270 6,830 3,455 3,380
Master's degree 238,300 113,895 124,410 40,020 19,145 20,870
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 40,050 22,780 17,270 8,310 5,045 3,270
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 1,054,635 525,705 528,925
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 2,750,050 1,349,775 1,400,270 458,540 227,185 231,355
Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 42,040 10,665 31,375
13. Education 273,320 62,470 210,845 42,040 10,665 31,375
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 156,720 71,485 85,240 17,060 7,440 9,620
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 25,380 18,280 7,100 3,285 2,265 1,020
50. Visual and performing arts 131,340 53,200 78,140 13,775 5,170 8,605
Humanities 215,735 86,065 129,675 24,105 10,000 14,105
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 32,180 7,165 25,020 2,735 780 1,950
23. English language and literature/letters 12,900 4,060 8,835 5,155 1,615 3,540
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 103,120 42,685 60,435 7,475 2,785 4,685
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 880 395 485 70 30 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 10,400 6,650 3,755 1,700 1,010 695
39. Theology and religious vocations 10,125 6,200 3,930 3,435 1,985 1,450
54. History 17,055 9,990 7,065 2,960 1,660 1,300
55. French language and literature/letters 29,070 8,920 20,155 570 125 445
Social and behavioural sciences and law 380,995 125,025 255,975 54,230 18,015 36,220
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 4,315 1,165 3,150 915 205 710
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 48,530 16,690 31,845 5,335 2,245 3,090
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 77,470 6,070 71,400 9,450 780 8,670
22. Legal professions and studies 67,185 25,785 41,395 10,115 3,330 6,780
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 9,905 2,035 7,870 735 245 490
42. Psychology 57,335 14,030 43,305 10,485 2,965 7,520
45. Social sciences 116,255 59,245 57,015 17,200 8,235 8,965
Business, management and public administration 879,190 321,450 557,740 118,570 44,930 73,635
30.16 Accounting and computer science 815 300 520 205 50 155
44. Public administration and social service professions 47,715 10,490 37,225 7,015 1,480 5,540
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 830,660 310,665 519,990 111,345 43,400 67,945
Physical and life sciences and technologies 140,990 76,780 64,215 25,940 13,130 12,810
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 49,705 20,900 28,805 10,150 4,455 5,695
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 23,210 13,865 9,350 6,230 2,785 3,445
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 21,890 10,810 11,080 150 30 125
40. Physical sciences 39,060 27,545 11,515 7,395 4,940 2,455
41. Science technologies/technicians 7,120 3,660 3,465 2,020 925 1,095
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 152,105 104,850 47,255 21,510 13,205 8,310
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 125,480 92,730 32,750 16,990 11,335 5,655
25. Library science 11,110 2,145 8,965 1,800 240 1,560
27. Mathematics and statistics 13,415 8,365 5,045 2,580 1,535 1,040
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,100 1,605 495 140 90 50
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 828,400 758,350 70,055 156,555 141,770 14,780
04. Architecture and related services 29,015 17,055 11,960 4,030 2,625 1,405
14. Engineering 150,450 124,585 25,865 34,315 28,075 6,240
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 150,640 135,445 15,195 29,350 25,640 3,715
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 60 20 40 0 10 0
46. Construction trades 185,385 179,995 5,390 37,095 35,600 1,495
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 184,280 178,510 5,770 30,880 29,865 1,020
48. Precision production 128,580 122,750 5,830 20,865 19,955 905
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 85,485 56,900 28,585 10,570 6,240 4,330
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 51,770 30,870 20,900 6,610 3,775 2,835
03. Natural resources and conservation 33,715 26,025 7,690 3,965 2,470 1,495
Health and related fields 480,230 95,450 384,780 95,025 18,455 76,570
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 27,955 14,675 13,280 5,925 2,765 3,165
51. Health professions and related programs 441,105 74,630 366,470 86,480 14,205 72,275
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 11,160 6,140 5,020 2,615 1,480 1,130
Personal, protective and transportation services 290,005 151,070 138,935 30,435 14,650 15,785
12. Personal and culinary services 164,595 43,720 120,875 18,035 4,965 13,075
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 290 270 20 55 45 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 1,345 1,245 100 330 290 35
43. Security and protective services 54,625 42,415 12,210 6,475 4,215 2,260
49. Transportation and materials moving 69,160 63,425 5,740 5,540 5,130 410
Other 1,055 375 680 55 25 25
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 1,055 375 675 50 25 30
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 2,204,130 740,780 370,915 369,870
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,389,585 720,500 669,085 255,815 129,685 126,135
Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 31,215 7,400 23,815
13. Education 180,615 37,990 142,625 31,215 7,405 23,815
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 122,045 55,575 66,475 13,730 5,940 7,790
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 19,510 13,740 5,770 2,495 1,715 780
50. Visual and performing arts 102,535 41,830 60,705 11,235 4,225 7,010
Humanities 138,330 54,580 83,750 19,490 7,945 11,545
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 25,220 5,455 19,765 2,290 635 1,650
23. English language and literature/letters 9,585 2,990 6,595 4,170 1,285 2,890
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 57,730 25,305 32,430 6,245 2,295 3,950
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 600 255 350 60 35 25
38. Philosophy and religious studies 6,980 4,415 2,570 1,390 825 565
39. Theology and religious vocations 5,415 3,380 2,035 2,600 1,520 1,080
54. History 12,235 7,140 5,095 2,315 1,270 1,045
55. French language and literature/letters 20,555 5,640 14,915 420 80 345
Social and behavioural sciences and law 301,550 95,120 206,430 45,730 14,795 30,930
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 3,550 925 2,620 780 180 600
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 40,275 13,900 26,370 4,630 1,890 2,740
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 63,120 4,295 58,825 7,800 640 7,155
22. Legal professions and studies 53,620 18,830 34,790 8,790 2,600 6,185
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 6,840 1,420 5,420 595 210 385
42. Psychology 44,540 10,255 34,285 8,495 2,340 6,155
45. Social sciences 89,610 45,495 44,110 14,640 6,935 7,710
Business, management and public administration 706,400 248,920 457,480 98,730 37,190 61,545
30.16 Accounting and computer science 615 215 400 170 45 130
44. Public administration and social service professions 38,320 7,835 30,485 5,830 1,140 4,695
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 667,470 240,870 426,600 92,725 36,005 56,715
Physical and life sciences and technologies 92,480 49,390 43,090 20,295 9,960 10,340
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 40,895 16,635 24,260 8,055 3,435 4,615
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 12,450 7,435 5,015 4,680 2,095 2,585
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 4,175 2,385 1,785 145 30 115
40. Physical sciences 29,705 20,255 9,445 5,870 3,750 2,125
41. Science technologies/technicians 5,255 2,675 2,580 1,550 650 900
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 132,750 91,865 40,885 18,885 11,655 7,230
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 112,715 83,240 29,470 15,355 10,245 5,110
25. Library science 8,720 1,665 7,055 1,425 210 1,215
27. Mathematics and statistics 9,725 5,815 3,915 1,995 1,135 860
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,585 1,150 440 110 65 40
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 639,185 577,845 61,335 127,385 114,505 12,880
04. Architecture and related services 24,260 13,870 10,385 3,260 2,030 1,225
14. Engineering 126,835 103,165 23,665 29,255 23,700 5,555
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 116,595 103,710 12,885 24,015 20,880 3,130
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 50 15 30 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 134,865 130,350 4,510 29,955 28,640 1,315
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 139,935 135,155 4,780 24,245 23,375 865
48. Precision production 96,655 91,580 5,075 16,645 15,870 780
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 69,865 45,215 24,655 8,400 4,735 3,665
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 41,755 23,965 17,795 5,045 2,665 2,380
03. Natural resources and conservation 28,110 21,250 6,860 3,355 2,070 1,285
Health and related fields 368,600 72,245 296,355 76,660 15,130 61,525
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 22,660 11,635 11,030 4,850 2,295 2,560
51. Health professions and related programs 337,320 56,510 280,810 69,575 11,640 57,930
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 8,620 4,110 4,510 2,225 1,200 1,030
Personal, protective and transportation services 229,640 118,260 111,375 24,390 11,950 12,440
12. Personal and culinary services 129,245 32,830 96,410 14,135 3,965 10,170
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 225 200 25 50 45 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 875 795 80 220 190 30
43. Security and protective services 42,550 32,575 9,975 5,420 3,485 1,935
49. Transportation and materials moving 56,750 51,860 4,890 4,570 4,270 305
Other 890 300 595 50 25 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 890 300 595 45 25 20
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 1,054,635 525,705 528,930
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,750,045 1,349,775 1,400,270 458,540 227,185 231,355
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 3,884,235 1,910,265 1,973,970 596,095 298,520 297,575
Location of study inside Canada 3,509,610 1,716,730 1,792,880 477,930 240,810 237,115
Same as province or territory of residence 3,367,195 1,642,930 1,724,270 380,965 191,425 189,545
Different than province or territory of residence 142,415 73,800 68,610 96,965 49,390 47,570
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 374,620 193,530 181,090 118,165 57,705 60,455
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 28,320 16,915 11,410 11,960 6,745 5,215
Philippines 12,515 3,600 8,920 25,475 9,885 15,595
India 6,805 3,660 3,150 18,420 9,370 9,050
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 11,250 6,535 4,715 8,030 4,605 3,425
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 17,155 7,755 9,395 6,160 2,845 3,315
France 69,665 39,885 29,780 635 390 245
Other 228,905 115,185 113,725 47,485 23,870 23,615
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 2,204,130 740,785 370,915 369,865
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,389,590 720,505 669,085 255,815 129,685 126,130
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,982,350 1,447,305 1,535,045 484,970 241,235 243,740
Location of study inside Canada 2,676,230 1,293,455 1,382,780 384,550 193,175 191,375
Same as province or territory of residence 2,567,605 1,238,320 1,329,280 306,030 153,440 152,590
Different than province or territory of residence 108,630 55,125 53,500 78,520 39,735 38,785
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 306,115 153,850 152,265 100,415 48,055 52,365
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 19,655 11,145 8,505 9,090 4,940 4,150
Philippines 10,545 2,935 7,610 23,515 9,035 14,480
India 4,865 2,465 2,400 16,310 8,160 8,155
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,390 4,245 3,145 5,440 3,145 2,290
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 15,420 6,865 8,550 5,375 2,460 2,915
France 57,315 32,115 25,205 545 340 210
Other 190,930 94,085 96,850 40,140 19,980 20,155
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 1,054,635 525,705 528,925
In the labour force 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765 758,275 404,870 353,405
Employed 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220 694,180 366,460 327,720
Unemployed 306,170 177,630 128,540 64,095 38,410 25,685
Not in the labour force 2,378,780 1,045,300 1,333,480 296,360 120,840 175,520
Participation rate 64.1 67.9 60.5 71.9 77.0 66.8
Employment rate 59.5 62.5 56.7 65.8 69.7 62.0
Unemployment rate 7.2 8.0 6.3 8.5 9.5 7.3
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 1,054,635 525,705 528,925
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 2,228,315 967,660 1,260,655 268,045 107,575 160,475
Worked 4,405,965 2,292,375 2,113,585 786,590 418,135 368,450
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 2,084,020 1,145,805 938,215 393,220 227,110 166,105
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 2,321,945 1,146,575 1,175,375 393,370 191,025 202,350
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 42.7 42.3 42.6 43.2 42.0
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 2,040,765 758,275 404,870 353,405
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,485 51,640 49,850 12,920 6,000 6,925
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 4,154,015 2,163,095 1,990,915 745,355 398,870 346,480
Employee 3,664,920 1,863,740 1,801,185 670,650 351,165 319,480
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 489,090 299,355 189,730 74,705 47,705 27,000
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 2,040,765 758,275 404,870 353,405
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,640 49,850 12,920 6,000 6,925
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 745,350 398,870 346,485
0 Management occupations 418,450 263,585 154,875 79,110 49,495 29,615
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 677,390 210,525 466,865 119,055 32,820 86,240
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 286,270 222,375 63,895 54,915 42,995 11,915
3 Health occupations 295,765 57,160 238,610 54,335 10,670 43,665
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 502,945 147,145 355,795 81,095 28,600 52,500
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 135,730 64,370 71,365 17,250 7,055 10,200
6 Sales and service occupations 988,610 449,820 538,790 164,390 69,385 95,000
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 574,675 544,100 30,570 139,610 129,225 10,380
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 67,290 55,610 11,685 13,810 11,465 2,345
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 206,875 148,405 58,475 21,780 17,150 4,630
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 2,040,765 758,275 404,870 353,405
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 101,490 51,635 49,850 12,925 6,000 6,925
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915 745,355 398,875 346,480
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 84,060 60,460 23,595 6,140 3,825 2,315
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 20,920 18,175 2,745 23,275 19,375 3,900
22 Utilities 28,410 20,650 7,755 7,640 5,400 2,240
23 Construction 254,055 223,770 30,285 87,770 74,375 13,395
31-33 Manufacturing 458,315 332,080 126,240 46,065 34,945 11,120
41 Wholesale trade 157,365 104,885 52,475 30,595 21,815 8,780
44-45 Retail trade 508,170 239,625 268,545 83,675 38,190 45,485
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 187,550 142,550 45,000 35,665 26,840 8,825
51 Information and cultural industries 100,775 59,705 41,070 10,990 6,230 4,765
52 Finance and insurance 165,140 66,175 98,965 24,535 8,680 15,855
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 61,380 36,505 24,875 14,430 8,040 6,385
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 288,715 161,030 127,685 51,895 29,365 22,530
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,305 1,270 2,035 1,055 440 620
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 176,185 108,280 67,905 28,485 16,315 12,165
61 Educational services 306,575 96,170 210,405 51,880 17,080 34,800
62 Health care and social assistance 532,680 99,380 433,295 86,630 15,285 71,345
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 84,130 44,235 39,895 13,850 6,715 7,135
72 Accommodation and food services 278,500 123,235 155,265 51,725 21,470 30,260
81 Other services (except public administration) 193,700 89,455 104,245 35,540 16,895 18,640
91 Public administration 264,085 135,455 128,630 53,500 27,585 25,915
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 1,912,220 694,180 366,460 327,715
Worked at home 266,285 134,325 131,960 38,740 17,320 21,420
Worked outside Canada 10,600 7,580 3,020 1,690 1,180 510
No fixed workplace address 351,595 265,405 86,185 99,085 75,810 23,275
Worked at usual place 3,320,850 1,629,795 1,691,050 554,660 272,150 282,510
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 1,691,050 554,660 272,150 282,510
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,732,155 810,895 921,260 392,970 178,960 214,020
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 485,450 234,700 250,750 145,375 81,620 63,755
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 1,037,125 549,095 488,030 13,920 10,020 3,900
Commute to a different province or territory 66,125 35,110 31,015 2,390 1,550 840
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 1,777,240 653,745 347,955 305,785
Car, truck, van - as a driver 2,739,405 1,475,775 1,263,625 506,530 284,410 222,120
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 133,760 51,045 82,715 33,305 12,850 20,450
Public transit 503,285 217,465 285,820 73,660 30,030 43,625
Walked 205,350 93,595 111,760 24,170 10,400 13,770
Bicycle 54,625 36,470 18,155 6,440 4,165 2,270
Other method 36,010 20,845 15,170 9,640 6,095 3,545
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 1,777,240 653,745 347,960 305,785
Less than 15 minutes 1,035,455 493,225 542,235 137,725 61,045 76,680
15 to 29 minutes 1,200,455 617,010 583,445 258,000 137,930 120,075
30 to 44 minutes 777,955 425,640 352,310 163,805 93,050 70,750
45 to 59 minutes 343,540 184,440 159,100 54,455 30,895 23,560
60 minutes and over 315,035 174,875 140,160 39,755 25,040 14,720
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 1,777,240 653,740 347,960 305,785
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 256,150 192,835 63,315 49,925 37,375 12,555
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 675,585 420,120 255,465 132,865 83,625 49,240
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 1,133,510 527,925 605,580 195,685 99,960 95,720
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 714,935 296,300 418,630 111,255 48,165 63,095
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 349,845 148,715 201,125 64,730 26,890 37,835
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 542,425 309,295 233,125 99,285 51,950 47,335
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 2,177,655 809,165 428,345 380,820
Single responses 4,187,865 2,169,480 2,018,385 801,505 424,630 376,870
Official languages 4,153,710 2,152,290 2,001,420 795,220 421,450 373,770
English 541,720 294,935 246,780 792,700 420,600 372,100
French 3,611,990 1,857,350 1,754,640 2,520 850 1,670
Non-official languages 34,160 17,190 16,970 6,280 3,180 3,105
Aboriginal languages 12,670 6,180 6,490 20 10 0
Algonquian languages 8,350 4,095 4,260 15 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 8,285 4,060 4,220 10 10 10
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 15 10 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 10 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 10 10 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 6,270 3,165 3,100
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,895 1,125 775 510 305 200
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 60 30 35
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 10 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 55 20 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,860 1,110 745 445 280 170
Amharic 0 0 0 40 15 20
Arabic 1,715 1,045 665 325 225 100
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 10 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 140 70 70 25 10 10
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 15 0 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,725 850 870 425 190 235
Khmer (Cambodian) 315 140 175 10 0 10
Vietnamese 1,410 710 695 410 185 230
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 135 65 70 325 180 145
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 0 0 0
Ilocano 10 0 0 15 10 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 115 50 60 305 170 135
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 275 90 190 0 0 10
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 10
Dravidian languages 150 75 75 25 15 10
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tamil 145 75 70 15 10 10
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 2,145 1,130 1,015
Albanian 30 20 10 10 0 0
Armenian 275 130 145 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 1,130 500 635 310 155 155
Baltic languages 15 0 10 0 0 0
Latvian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 1,115 495 625 310 155 150
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 0 0 0 10 0
Bulgarian 55 20 30 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 10 10 0 0
Czech 10 0 10 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Polish 170 65 105 120 65 60
Russian 735 340 395 75 30 45
Serbian 10 15 0 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 20 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 110 35 75 70 45 30
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 95 50 50
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 15 10 0 0 0 10
Dutch 25 10 15 15 10 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 370 170 195 65 40 30
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 15 10 10 10 0 0
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 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,385 780 600 1,265 710 560
Indo-Aryan languages 680 390 295 1,195 665 535
Bengali 110 70 35 15 0 10
Gujarati 20 0 10 60 10 50
Hindi 35 20 15 105 60 50
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 10 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 415 225 190 975 575 395
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 85 50 35 40 10 25
Iranian languages 700 395 305 70 45 20
Kurdish 15 0 15 15 15 10
Pashto 10 0 15 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 675 385 285 55 35 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 5,525 2,990 2,540 460 210 245
Catalan 15 0 15 0 0 0
Italian 590 315 275 15 10 10
Portuguese 635 365 270 40 25 20
Romanian 320 140 175 0 0 0
Spanish 3,975 2,165 1,810 405 185 215
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 235 80 150 35 10 25
Kartvelian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Georgian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 300 150 150 265 125 140
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 45 25 20 10 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 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 10 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 60 140 125 70 55
American Sign Language 0 0 0 80 30 50
Quebec Sign Language 125 20 110 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 70 45 30 40 35 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 6,070 3,125 2,945 2,310 1,095 1,215
Chinese languages 6,075 3,130 2,950 2,305 1,090 1,210
Cantonese 2,655 1,325 1,330 1,475 730 750
Hakka 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mandarin 3,100 1,630 1,465 705 310 400
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 70 40 30 20 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 235 130 110 95 40 50
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 110 40 75 30 10 20
Lao 55 25 30 0 0 0
Thai 55 10 40 25 15 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 110 60 50 45 20 25
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 110 55 55 35 20 20
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 10 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 40 10 40 20 10 0
Estonian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 10 10 0
Hungarian 35 0 35 15 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 10 10 0
Multiple responses 341,900 182,635 159,265 7,660 3,720 3,945
English and French 315,620 169,365 146,255 1,875 900 975
English and non-official language 6,545 3,655 2,890 5,640 2,750 2,890
French and non-official language 7,525 3,460 4,065 20 10 10
English, French and non-official language 12,205 6,160 6,055 130 60 70
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 2,177,655 809,165 428,345 380,820
None 3,107,035 1,588,345 1,518,690 776,665 412,150 364,515
English 1,031,380 555,940 475,440 4,415 1,905 2,510
French 317,490 169,785 147,705 8,815 4,285 4,525
Non-official language 49,850 25,900 23,950 18,790 9,760 9,030
Aboriginal 4,985 2,285 2,705 370 140 235
Non-Aboriginal 44,865 23,620 21,245 18,415 9,620 8,800
English and French 2,185 1,040 1,140 0 0 0
English and non-official language 14,910 7,255 7,655 70 30 45
French and non-official language 6,855 3,795 3,055 405 210 195
English, French and non-official language 65 50 20 10 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 1,279,970 641,020 638,955
Non-movers 6,965,520 3,447,320 3,518,195 1,070,515 536,090 534,420
Movers 914,800 450,420 464,380 209,460 104,925 104,535
Non-migrants 547,410 269,850 277,560 138,850 70,120 68,725
Migrants 367,385 180,565 186,820 70,615 34,810 35,800
Internal migrants 305,465 149,335 156,135 53,885 26,955 26,930
Intraprovincial migrants 284,280 137,945 146,330 38,350 19,160 19,190
Interprovincial migrants 21,190 11,385 9,805 15,535 7,795 7,740
External migrants 61,920 31,235 30,685 16,730 7,855 8,875
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 1,212,350 606,300 606,055
Non-movers 4,825,870 2,388,805 2,437,065 652,645 325,015 327,625
Movers 2,695,090 1,325,345 1,369,740 559,705 281,280 278,425
Non-migrants 1,507,665 741,220 766,440 306,950 154,260 152,690
Migrants 1,187,425 584,125 603,295 252,755 127,020 125,730
Internal migrants 949,170 464,830 484,340 177,330 89,430 87,895
Intraprovincial migrants 893,800 436,525 457,270 103,945 51,335 52,610
Interprovincial migrants 55,370 28,300 27,070 73,385 38,100 35,285
External migrants 238,250 119,295 118,960 75,425 37,585 37,830

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Quebec [Province] and Edmonton [Census metropolitan area], Alberta (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 23, 2024).

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