Census Profile, 2016 Census
Ottawa, City [Census subdivision], Ontario and Ottawa - Gatineau [Census metropolitan area], Ontario/Quebec

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Characteristic Ottawa, CV
Ontario
[Census subdivision]
Ottawa - Gatineau
Ontario/Quebec
[Census metropolitan area]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 934,243 ... ... 1,323,783 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 883,391 ... ... 1,254,919r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.8 ... ... 5.5 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 395,985 ... ... 571,146 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 373,756 ... ... 535,499 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 334.8 ... ... 195.6 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 2,790.30 ... ... 6,767.41 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 934,245 453,875 480,365 1,323,785 645,050 678,735
0 to 14 years 155,680 79,185 76,490 227,195 115,770 111,420
0 to 4 years 48,870 24,800 24,070 72,410 36,785 35,625
5 to 9 years 53,715 27,365 26,350 79,030 40,310 38,720
10 to 14 years 53,095 27,020 26,075 75,755 38,675 37,080
15 to 64 years 634,425 310,390 324,035 897,825 440,075 457,750
15 to 19 years 57,190 28,990 28,200 79,545 40,335 39,210
20 to 24 years 68,645 34,575 34,070 92,650 46,710 45,940
25 to 29 years 63,695 31,675 32,025 87,310 43,315 43,995
30 to 34 years 61,670 30,105 31,565 87,090 42,410 44,680
35 to 39 years 59,575 28,330 31,250 86,455 41,375 45,085
40 to 44 years 62,710 29,880 32,830 89,255 42,990 46,270
45 to 49 years 65,960 31,980 33,980 93,305 45,425 47,885
50 to 54 years 73,210 36,005 37,210 105,150 51,770 53,380
55 to 59 years 66,765 32,370 34,395 97,315 47,210 50,105
60 to 64 years 54,990 26,475 28,510 79,740 38,540 41,205
65 years and over 144,140 64,300 79,840 198,770 89,205 109,565
65 to 69 years 48,130 22,870 25,265 68,100 32,640 35,455
70 to 74 years 33,875 15,790 18,085 47,805 22,520 25,285
75 to 79 years 24,600 11,135 13,465 33,630 15,265 18,360
80 to 84 years 17,950 7,765 10,185 24,025 10,295 13,730
85 years and over 19,580 6,740 12,840 25,210 8,480 16,730
85 to 89 years 11,720 4,480 7,245 15,385 5,725 9,660
90 to 94 years 5,995 1,845 4,145 7,540 2,270 5,265
95 to 99 years 1,640 385 1,255 2,015 450 1,560
100 years and over 225 30 200 275 35 245
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 16.7 17.4 15.9 17.2 17.9 16.4
15 to 64 years 67.9 68.4 67.5 67.8 68.2 67.4
65 years and over 15.4 14.2 16.6 15.0 13.8 16.1
85 years and over 2.1 1.5 2.7 1.9 1.3 2.5
Average age of the population 40.1 39.2 41.0 39.9 39.1 40.8
Median age of the population 40.1 39.0 41.0 40.1 39.1 41.0
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 373,755 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
Single-detached house 158,235 ... ... 240,120 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 68,645 ... ... 75,230 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 146,085 ... ... 218,955 ... ...
Semi-detached house 20,140 ... ... 38,905 ... ...
Row house 79,340 ... ... 88,160 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 7,055 ... ... 15,630 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 39,095 ... ... 75,475 ... ...
Other single-attached house 465 ... ... 790 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 800 ... ... 1,185 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 373,755 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
1 person 105,750 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
2 persons 124,280 ... ... 180,485 ... ...
3 persons 58,010 ... ... 83,390 ... ...
4 persons 55,215 ... ... 77,495 ... ...
5 or more persons 30,500 ... ... 41,450 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 916,860 ... ... 1,300,730 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 778,565 374,690 403,875 1,096,590 529,285 567,310
Married or living common law 437,500 218,705 218,795 622,065 310,820 311,240
Married 366,365 182,795 183,565 490,740 244,860 245,880
Living common law 71,130 35,910 35,225 131,320 65,960 65,360
Not married and not living common law 341,065 155,985 185,080 474,530 218,460 256,065
Never married 236,315 123,415 112,895 326,610 171,115 155,500
Separated 21,015 8,500 12,520 27,555 11,385 16,170
Divorced 46,000 16,540 29,460 67,685 25,115 42,575
Widowed 37,730 7,535 30,200 52,670 10,850 41,825
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 254,770 ... ... 365,730 ... ...
2 persons 123,855 ... ... 180,250 ... ...
3 persons 54,635 ... ... 79,000 ... ...
4 persons 53,395 ... ... 74,770 ... ...
5 or more persons 22,885 ... ... 31,720 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 254,765 ... ... 365,735 ... ...
Total couple families 213,535 ... ... 304,265 ... ...
Married couples 177,990 ... ... 238,630 ... ...
Common-law couples 35,545 ... ... 65,635 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 41,230 ... ... 61,465 ... ...
Female parent 32,860 ... ... 47,845 ... ...
Male parent 8,375 ... ... 13,625 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 213,535 ... ... 304,265 ... ...
Couples without children 99,685 ... ... 143,685 ... ...
Couples with children 113,855 ... ... 160,575 ... ...
1 child 42,565 ... ... 60,875 ... ...
2 children 49,890 ... ... 69,835 ... ...
3 or more children 21,390 ... ... 29,870 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 41,235 ... ... 61,465 ... ...
1 child 24,170 ... ... 36,560 ... ...
2 children 12,065 ... ... 18,120 ... ...
3 or more children 4,995 ... ... 6,785 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 168,745 78,365 90,380 234,190 109,975 124,210
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
One-census-family households 243,070 ... ... 350,590 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 94,935 ... ... 137,470 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 148,135 ... ... 213,125 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 5,755 ... ... 7,450 ... ...
Non-census-family households 124,935 ... ... 177,455 ... ...
One-person households 105,750 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 19,185 ... ... 24,775 ... ...
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 15 923,375 449,335 474,040 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
English only 549,395 279,175 270,220 598,535 304,995 293,545
French only 12,680 5,075 7,610 108,830 48,425 60,405
English and French 347,510 159,620 187,890 586,205 279,415 306,790
Neither English nor French 13,790 5,465 8,320 15,635 6,295 9,345
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 16 923,370 449,335 474,035 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
English 749,725 370,365 379,360 836,570 414,390 422,185
French 138,900 63,600 75,300 426,165 203,625 222,540
English and French 21,300 10,070 11,230 31,260 15,040 16,225
Neither English nor French 13,445 5,295 8,150 15,215 6,080 9,135
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 149,550 68,635 80,915 441,795 211,140 230,655
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 16.2 15.3 17.1 33.7 33.0 34.4
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 923,375 449,330 474,040 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
Single responses 889,715 433,335 456,385 1,265,260 618,070 647,195
Official languages 689,300 338,895 350,405 1,032,340 507,760 524,580
English 562,070 280,205 281,870 635,215 317,355 317,860
French 127,225 58,690 68,530 397,125 190,405 206,720
Non-official languages 200,420 94,440 105,975 232,925 110,310 122,615
Aboriginal languages 650 245 405 1,015 405 605
Algonquian languages 280 115 165 595 265 330
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 155 70 85 445 205 235
Atikamekw 0 0 0 10 5 5
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 5 5 0 5
Moose Cree 5 5 5 5 0 0
Naskapi 10 5 5 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 20 15 5 60 25 30
Plains Cree 10 5 5 15 10 10
Southern East Cree 5 0 0 10 5 5
Swampy Cree 25 10 15 30 15 20
Woods Cree 5 5 0 5 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 75 35 40 300 140 155
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 5 10 20 10 10
Malecite 5 5 0 5 5 0
Mi'kmaq 15 10 10 20 10 15
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 105 35 65 125 45 80
Algonquin 25 10 15 45 15 30
Ojibway 70 25 45 70 25 50
Oji-Cree 10 5 5 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 0 0 5 5
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 10 5 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 5 10 0 10
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 5 0 5 5 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 330 110 215 360 120 240
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 5 5 5
Inuktitut 295 95 200 330 105 225
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 25 10 15
Iroquoian languages 25 10 15 35 15 15
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 20 10 15 25 10 15
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 5 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 5 0 0 5
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. 5 5 0 15 10 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 199,765 94,195 105,575 231,910 109,900 122,005
Afro-Asiatic languages 44,350 22,200 22,150 52,310 26,380 25,930
Berber languages 375 195 180 920 505 415
Kabyle 250 130 120 615 330 285
Berber languages, n.i.e. 130 65 60 305 175 130
Cushitic languages 6,660 2,870 3,785 6,945 3,015 3,935
Bilen 50 25 25 50 25 25
Oromo 215 120 95 225 130 100
Somali 6,300 2,680 3,615 6,575 2,815 3,760
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 100 45 50
Semitic languages 37,255 19,100 18,160 44,365 22,820 21,545
Amharic 1,455 680 770 1,515 710 805
Arabic 34,295 17,670 16,625 41,270 21,320 19,945
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 75 35 45 90 40 50
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 5 5 10 5 5
Harari 60 30 30 55 25 30
Hebrew 355 190 160 370 205 165
Maltese 30 10 20 35 15 20
Tigrigna 905 440 460 940 460 480
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 75 40 40
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 80 45 35
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,045 3,225 3,815 7,670 3,530 4,135
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,100 485 610 1,315 590 725
Vietnamese 5,930 2,735 3,195 6,340 2,935 3,405
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 5 10 10 0 5
Austronesian languages 7,785 2,835 4,950 8,170 2,935 5,235
Bikol 30 15 15 35 15 20
Cebuano 370 120 245 390 130 260
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 110 35 75 115 40 75
Ilocano 575 225 345 585 230 355
Malagasy 55 25 25 110 55 55
Malay 395 160 235 430 165 260
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 25 10 15
Pangasinan 30 15 15 30 15 15
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,035 2,170 3,865 6,275 2,220 4,055
Waray-Waray 45 15 30 45 20 25
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 120 40 75 130 50 85
Creole languages 4,175 1,745 2,435 5,450 2,320 3,125
Haitian Creole 290 130 160 410 180 230
Creole, n.o.s. 3,705 1,535 2,170 4,835 2,045 2,790
Creole languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 205 95 105
Dravidian languages 3,805 1,965 1,840 3,875 2,005 1,870
Kannada 225 115 105 220 115 105
Malayalam 660 345 315 665 345 320
Tamil 2,415 1,230 1,185 2,460 1,260 1,205
Telugu 485 270 220 495 270 225
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 25 15 10
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Indo-European languages 87,105 41,440 45,665 102,905 49,075 53,825
Albanian 660 325 335 715 345 370
Armenian 465 235 230 525 270 260
Balto-Slavic languages 20,270 9,080 11,190 23,565 10,630 12,930
Baltic languages 455 200 260 495 215 280
Latvian 250 110 140 270 120 145
Lithuanian 210 85 125 220 90 130
Slavic languages 19,815 8,885 10,930 23,070 10,420 12,655
Belarusan 40 20 20 50 30 25
Bosnian 600 275 325 765 360 405
Bulgarian 845 390 455 1,075 500 570
Croatian 1,005 460 540 1,195 565 630
Czech 915 405 505 1,020 450 565
Macedonian 65 25 40 70 35 40
Polish 5,525 2,485 3,035 6,065 2,720 3,345
Russian 6,150 2,680 3,470 6,910 3,005 3,895
Serbian 1,705 810 890 2,295 1,125 1,170
Serbo-Croatian 515 255 260 890 440 450
Slovak 570 260 315 635 285 350
Slovene (Slovenian) 210 85 125 220 100 130
Ukrainian 1,630 695 935 1,830 780 1,045
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 45 30 20
Celtic languages 110 50 60 115 55 60
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 20 45 25 15
Welsh 50 15 35 55 20 35
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 20 10 10
Germanic languages 8,680 3,980 4,705 10,250 4,685 5,560
Afrikaans 160 80 85 175 85 85
Danish 295 135 165 345 160 185
Dutch 2,215 1,060 1,150 2,660 1,280 1,385
Frisian 40 20 20 50 25 25
German 5,275 2,345 2,930 6,240 2,760 3,480
Icelandic 20 10 10 20 10 10
Norwegian 135 60 75 150 65 85
Swedish 275 140 135 305 150 155
Vlaams (Flemish) 75 35 45 100 45 55
Yiddish 175 95 75 180 100 80
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 25 10 15
Greek 2,110 1,105 1,005 2,290 1,210 1,080
Indo-Iranian languages 26,965 13,585 13,375 28,125 14,205 13,920
Indo-Aryan languages 18,345 9,255 9,085 18,785 9,490 9,295
Bengali 3,255 1,615 1,645 3,345 1,660 1,680
Gujarati 1,470 760 710 1,495 775 725
Hindi 2,875 1,470 1,400 2,940 1,505 1,435
Kashmiri 20 10 10 20 10 10
Konkani 105 55 50 105 55 55
Marathi 290 150 140 295 155 140
Nepali 925 440 485 930 445 485
Oriya (Odia) 40 20 20 40 20 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,880 1,995 1,885 3,960 2,040 1,925
Sindhi 270 120 145 265 120 145
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 810 395 420 830 400 430
Urdu 4,410 2,220 2,180 4,555 2,305 2,255
Iranian languages 8,530 4,280 4,250 9,240 4,650 4,585
Kurdish 655 335 315 735 390 340
Pashto 1,025 520 510 1,050 530 520
Persian (Farsi) 6,850 3,420 3,430 7,455 3,730 3,720
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 60 40 105 65 40
Italic (Romance) languages 27,840 13,070 14,770 37,325 17,675 19,645
Catalan 30 15 15 35 20 15
Italian 9,030 4,470 4,560 9,575 4,780 4,795
Portuguese 4,205 1,970 2,240 7,020 3,360 3,665
Romanian 2,560 1,165 1,400 3,635 1,680 1,955
Spanish 11,985 5,445 6,540 17,025 7,820 9,200
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 30 20 15
Japanese 990 300 685 1,115 340 780
Kartvelian languages 35 15 20 40 15 20
Georgian 30 15 25 40 15 25
Korean 2,065 875 1,185 2,205 930 1,275
Mongolic languages 35 15 15 35 20 20
Mongolian 30 15 20 35 20 15
Niger-Congo languages 5,380 2,360 3,020 8,550 3,930 4,620
Akan (Twi) 355 175 180 385 185 200
Bamanankan 75 30 50 145 65 80
Edo 35 20 20 40 20 20
Ewe 75 30 50 165 75 95
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 100 45 55 260 130 130
Ga 60 30 30 60 35 25
Ganda 125 55 65 135 60 75
Igbo 180 90 95 205 105 100
Lingala 320 120 205 510 215 295
Rundi (Kirundi) 840 360 475 1,505 680 830
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 650 235 420 1,150 460 695
Shona 110 40 70 120 45 75
Swahili 1,100 485 615 1,590 735 860
Wolof 80 35 45 275 135 140
Yoruba 240 125 110 265 135 130
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,030 485 545 1,715 850 870
Nilo-Saharan languages 305 140 165 335 155 185
Dinka 90 45 45 90 45 40
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 220 95 120 250 110 140
Sign languages 220 105 120 290 135 150
American Sign Language 75 30 50 90 35 55
Quebec Sign Language 10 0 0 35 15 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 140 75 65 165 90 80
Sino-Tibetan languages 31,945 14,835 17,105 33,855 15,705 18,145
Chinese languages 31,130 14,445 16,690 33,030 15,310 17,720
Cantonese 10,160 4,775 5,380 10,475 4,920 5,555
Hakka 155 65 90 160 65 90
Mandarin 18,575 8,565 10,010 19,995 9,225 10,775
Min Dong 50 25 25 50 20 25
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 725 315 410 780 335 440
Wu (Shanghainese) 445 205 240 455 205 250
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,010 485 520 1,100 525 580
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 20 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 815 395 420 825 400 425
Burmese 225 120 110 235 120 115
Karenic languages 325 155 165 325 155 170
Tibetan 95 50 40 90 50 45
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 170 75 95 170 75 95
Tai-Kadai languages 690 245 445 870 320 555
Lao 345 155 190 470 215 250
Thai 345 90 255 400 100 300
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 5 5 0
Turkic languages 1,645 835 815 1,785 910 875
Azerbaijani 120 70 55 125 75 60
Turkish 1,390 705 685 1,490 765 725
Uyghur 10 5 5 20 5 10
Uzbek 65 30 40 80 35 45
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 70 30 40
Uralic languages 2,055 965 1,085 2,265 1,090 1,175
Estonian 150 70 80 160 80 85
Finnish 300 120 185 335 135 195
Hungarian 1,595 775 825 1,770 880 890
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 140 85 60 195 110 90
Multiple responses 33,660 16,000 17,655 43,950 21,060 22,890
English and French 12,295 5,825 6,475 18,795 9,010 9,790
English and non-official language 15,135 7,340 7,795 16,045 7,790 8,255
French and non-official language 3,815 1,730 2,085 6,055 2,835 3,225
English, French and non-official language 2,415 1,110 1,300 3,050 1,430 1,620
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 19 923,370 449,335 474,040 1,309,210 639,130 670,080
Single responses 866,210 422,345 443,870 1,237,185 605,060 632,125
Official languages 766,810 375,540 391,270 1,121,640 550,390 571,255
English 680,895 336,595 344,305 768,215 381,070 387,150
French 85,910 38,945 46,965 353,425 169,320 184,105
Non-official languages 99,400 46,805 52,600 115,545 54,675 60,875
Aboriginal languages 210 90 125 405 185 220
Algonquian languages 70 35 40 265 130 140
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55 20 35 250 120 135
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 0 5 0 5 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Naskapi 5 5 0 5 0 0
Northern East Cree 5 5 10 30 10 20
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 5 5 5
Swampy Cree 5 5 5 10 0 5
Woods Cree 0 0 0 5 0 5
Cree, n.o.s. 30 15 15 190 100 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 5 10 10 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 15 10 5 10 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 0 0 5 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 0 5 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 5 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 130 55 75 135 50 80
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Inuktitut 120 45 70 115 45 70
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages 0 5 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 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 5 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 99,190 46,715 52,480 115,140 54,490 60,655
Afro-Asiatic languages 24,665 11,855 12,810 28,965 14,010 14,950
Berber languages 220 110 115 475 240 230
Kabyle 180 85 95 385 195 185
Berber languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 90 45 40
Cushitic languages 3,860 1,580 2,275 4,005 1,650 2,350
Bilen 30 15 10 30 15 15
Oromo 130 70 60 130 70 65
Somali 3,645 1,475 2,165 3,785 1,540 2,245
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 60 20 35 55 20 30
Semitic languages 20,580 10,165 10,415 24,470 12,110 12,365
Amharic 845 400 445 870 405 460
Arabic 19,105 9,455 9,645 22,950 11,380 11,565
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 40 15 20 35 20 25
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 20 5 10 20 10 10
Hebrew 135 80 60 145 80 65
Maltese 5 0 5 5 0 5
Tigrigna 415 195 220 430 200 230
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 20 15 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 20 10 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,140 1,895 2,245 4,530 2,090 2,435
Khmer (Cambodian) 460 200 265 590 265 325
Vietnamese 3,680 1,700 1,980 3,935 1,825 2,115
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,335 1,395 1,940 3,395 1,420 1,975
Bikol 5 5 0 0 0 5
Cebuano 125 55 70 125 55 70
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 40 15 25 45 20 30
Ilocano 230 105 120 230 110 120
Malagasy 10 10 10 25 10 15
Malay 120 50 70 120 55 70
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5 5 5 0 5 0
Pangasinan 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,745 1,130 1,615 2,780 1,150 1,635
Waray-Waray 15 5 5 10 5 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 45 20 20
Creole languages 1,825 745 1,080 2,235 920 1,315
Haitian Creole 155 70 90 205 85 120
Creole, n.o.s. 1,605 645 960 1,960 800 1,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 75 30 40
Dravidian languages 1,845 915 935 1,880 930 950
Kannada 75 45 35 80 40 35
Malayalam 280 150 135 285 145 140
Tamil 1,285 615 665 1,310 635 680
Telugu 195 105 90 200 105 90
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 37,270 17,645 19,625 45,425 21,600 23,825
Albanian 295 140 155 320 150 165
Armenian 205 95 110 250 115 135
Balto-Slavic languages 8,925 4,195 4,730 10,880 5,130 5,745
Baltic languages 105 45 60 110 45 65
Latvian 55 25 35 55 25 35
Lithuanian 45 25 25 50 20 30
Slavic languages 8,815 4,150 4,670 10,765 5,085 5,685
Belarusan 20 10 10 30 15 10
Bosnian 305 150 150 425 210 215
Bulgarian 400 190 210 560 265 300
Croatian 330 150 180 430 190 235
Czech 205 100 110 235 115 125
Macedonian 15 10 5 20 15 10
Polish 1,995 915 1,075 2,165 990 1,180
Russian 3,625 1,690 1,935 4,125 1,915 2,210
Serbian 1,005 500 505 1,490 755 735
Serbo-Croatian 200 105 95 465 235 230
Slovak 195 90 105 210 95 115
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 10 15 25 15 10
Ukrainian 505 230 275 575 265 310
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 10 5 5
Celtic languages 10 5 0 10 5 0
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 5 5 5 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 5 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Germanic languages 915 415 495 1,140 525 615
Afrikaans 35 20 20 40 20 20
Danish 25 10 10 25 10 20
Dutch 145 70 80 195 90 105
Frisian 0 0 0 0 5 5
German 625 275 355 780 350 425
Icelandic 0 0 0 5 0 0
Norwegian 10 5 10 10 0 5
Swedish 55 35 20 70 40 25
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 15 10 5 15 5 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 625 300 325 670 320 350
Indo-Iranian languages 14,665 7,155 7,510 15,305 7,475 7,825
Indo-Aryan languages 9,590 4,740 4,850 9,795 4,845 4,950
Bengali 1,945 940 1,010 1,985 960 1,030
Gujarati 605 310 300 620 315 305
Hindi 1,285 650 635 1,310 660 655
Kashmiri 5 5 0 5 5 5
Konkani 35 15 20 35 15 20
Marathi 110 50 60 115 50 65
Nepali 730 360 375 735 360 375
Oriya (Odia) 15 5 5 10 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,190 1,105 1,085 2,225 1,130 1,100
Sindhi 65 30 40 65 25 40
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 390 190 195 400 195 205
Urdu 2,215 1,090 1,125 2,285 1,130 1,160
Iranian languages 5,055 2,400 2,655 5,480 2,615 2,865
Kurdish 370 195 175 435 230 205
Pashto 645 310 335 655 315 340
Persian (Farsi) 4,040 1,895 2,140 4,385 2,065 2,315
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 25 15 10
Italic (Romance) languages 11,635 5,340 6,295 16,850 7,870 8,980
Catalan 15 5 10 20 5 10
Italian 2,500 1,110 1,390 2,580 1,155 1,425
Portuguese 1,850 870 980 3,020 1,435 1,590
Romanian 1,190 555 635 1,865 875 985
Spanish 6,070 2,795 3,270 9,365 4,390 4,970
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 0 0
Japanese 385 140 250 440 155 285
Kartvelian languages 5 5 5 5 5 5
Georgian 5 5 5 5 5 5
Korean 1,140 530 615 1,215 565 655
Mongolic languages 15 10 5 15 15 5
Mongolian 15 10 5 20 10 5
Niger-Congo languages 1,480 660 820 2,275 1,035 1,245
Akan (Twi) 125 60 65 130 60 70
Bamanankan 10 5 10 30 15 15
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 20 5 15 35 15 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 25 15 15 60 30 30
Ga 15 5 5 10 5 5
Ganda 30 10 20 35 10 20
Igbo 55 25 25 55 25 30
Lingala 65 20 45 110 40 75
Rundi (Kirundi) 265 135 135 480 235 250
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 230 80 150 330 125 205
Shona 20 10 10 20 15 10
Swahili 380 175 210 560 260 295
Wolof 30 15 15 100 50 55
Yoruba 55 30 25 60 30 35
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 250 120 135
Nilo-Saharan languages 80 35 40 90 40 45
Dinka 25 15 10 30 15 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 30 60 25 40
Sign languages 305 165 145 400 215 185
American Sign Language 105 50 60 120 55 65
Quebec Sign Language 10 5 5 40 20 20
Sign languages, n.i.e 195 115 85 240 135 100
Sino-Tibetan languages 21,045 9,955 11,090 22,425 10,630 11,800
Chinese languages 20,465 9,680 10,790 21,840 10,355 11,490
Cantonese 5,840 2,685 3,155 5,985 2,755 3,230
Hakka 50 15 30 50 20 30
Mandarin 13,455 6,435 7,020 14,600 7,005 7,595
Min Dong 15 5 5 15 5 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 280 115 165 305 125 180
Wu (Shanghainese) 250 120 130 250 120 130
Chinese, n.o.s. 575 300 275 635 325 310
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 580 275 305 580 275 305
Burmese 145 65 80 150 70 80
Karenic languages 250 120 130 250 120 125
Tibetan 70 35 35 70 40 35
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 115 50 65
Tai-Kadai languages 260 100 160 335 135 195
Lao 165 70 95 225 100 125
Thai 95 30 65 105 35 75
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 855 415 440 925 450 475
Azerbaijani 50 25 30 50 25 30
Turkish 745 360 380 800 390 410
Uyghur 5 5 0 10 5 5
Uzbek 35 15 20 45 20 25
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 5 25 15 10
Uralic languages 500 240 265 555 260 290
Estonian 20 10 15 20 10 10
Finnish 35 15 20 40 15 25
Hungarian 445 210 230 490 235 255
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 45 25 20
Multiple responses 57,160 26,990 30,170 72,020 34,065 37,955
English and French 12,480 5,755 6,725 19,975 9,300 10,675
English and non-official language 36,690 17,710 18,980 38,645 18,670 19,975
French and non-official language 3,305 1,395 1,910 7,085 3,170 3,910
English, French and non-official language 4,685 2,130 2,560 6,315 2,930 3,385
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 20 923,375 449,335 474,040 1,309,210 639,130 670,085
None 705,915 348,065 357,855 1,002,240 493,925 508,315
English 80,960 38,220 42,740 131,290 62,940 68,350
French 59,935 27,450 32,490 84,100 39,365 44,740
Non-official language 67,655 31,565 36,095 79,140 37,120 42,020
Aboriginal 405 150 255 565 220 350
Non-Aboriginal 67,250 31,410 35,840 78,575 36,905 41,675
English and French 2,595 1,220 1,380 3,965 1,895 2,070
English and non-official language 2,415 1,125 1,290 3,780 1,805 1,975
French and non-official language 3,800 1,645 2,150 4,580 2,020 2,560
English, French and non-official language 90 50 45 115 60 55
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 21 761,420 367,460 393,960 1,073,835 519,975 553,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 728,270 351,485 376,785 1,028,710 498,065 530,635
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,857 48,479 36,936 41,241 46,738 36,869
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 728,540 351,520 377,015 1,029,070 498,110 530,960
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,136 42,234 33,174 36,258 40,420 32,858
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 663,315 324,730 338,580 936,155 460,000 476,155
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,826 48,921 35,935 40,490 46,637 35,216
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 502,905 222,930 279,975 718,885 320,095 398,790
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,215 1,434 4,358 4,183 2,517 5,345
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 546,025 274,960 271,070 773,290 390,165 383,125
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,955 46,070 36,746 40,109 44,501 36,367
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 761,420 367,450 393,975 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 728,080 351,205 376,880 1,028,635 497,800 530,830
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,605 62,746 47,019 52,455 59,537 45,813
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 728,355 351,210 377,145 1,029,005 497,825 531,180
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,428 50,106 39,141 42,688 47,611 38,075
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 663,600 324,535 339,060 936,350 459,750 476,600
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,792 63,743 46,224 52,122 59,985 44,536
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 502,790 222,910 279,885 718,435 319,760 398,675
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,757 6,055 7,317 7,172 6,441 7,759
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 546,025 274,445 271,580 773,285 389,505 383,775
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 53,088 60,456 45,642 50,766 57,094 44,344
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 761,420 367,450 393,975 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
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 24 279,480 150,600 128,880 393,295 210,765 182,530
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 65,546 70,955 60,631 62,792 67,303 58,965
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 75,111 82,331 66,674 71,298 77,591 64,031
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 91.4 93.9 88.4 90.4 93.1 87.2
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.8 75.0 70.0 72.7 74.9 70.0
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 8.6 6.1 11.6 9.6 6.9 12.8
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 761,420 367,460 393,960 1,073,835 519,975 553,855
Without total income 33,150 15,980 17,170 45,130 21,910 23,220
With total income 728,270 351,485 376,785 1,028,705 498,070 530,640
Percentage with total income 95.6 95.7 95.6 95.8 95.8 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 99,195 45,455 53,740 133,245 61,265 71,975
$10,000 to $19,999 107,875 44,780 63,090 152,825 63,680 89,150
$20,000 to $29,999 78,010 32,865 45,140 115,060 49,245 65,815
$30,000 to $39,999 66,630 28,950 37,675 100,450 44,925 55,525
$40,000 to $49,999 63,305 27,810 35,495 96,125 43,635 52,490
$50,000 to $59,999 58,005 26,620 31,385 87,185 40,980 46,205
$60,000 to $69,999 51,605 25,385 26,225 75,865 37,625 38,235
$70,000 to $79,999 42,025 21,880 20,145 60,350 31,435 28,915
$80,000 to $89,999 36,815 19,760 17,050 50,770 27,330 23,440
$90,000 to $99,999 32,270 17,200 15,075 42,380 22,805 19,575
$100,000 and over 92,535 60,775 31,760 114,450 75,140 39,310
$100,000 to $149,999 65,295 41,095 24,205 82,750 52,275 30,480
$150,000 and over 27,240 19,685 7,560 31,695 22,865 8,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 761,420 367,460 393,955 1,073,835 519,975 553,855
Without after-tax income 32,880 15,940 16,940 44,765 21,865 22,895
With after-tax income 728,535 351,520 377,015 1,029,070 498,110 530,955
Percentage with after-tax income 95.7 95.7 95.7 95.8 95.8 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 103,495 46,300 57,195 139,335 62,495 76,840
$10,000 to $19,999 112,260 46,980 65,280 159,560 67,185 92,375
$20,000 to $29,999 89,985 38,505 51,480 135,590 59,190 76,405
$30,000 to $39,999 81,965 35,855 46,105 127,425 57,705 69,720
$40,000 to $49,999 78,235 35,230 43,000 119,660 55,865 63,795
$50,000 to $59,999 68,435 33,495 34,940 99,760 49,345 50,410
$60,000 to $69,999 54,560 29,055 25,505 76,185 40,485 35,700
$70,000 to $79,999 45,775 24,715 21,060 59,640 32,550 27,090
$80,000 and over 93,825 61,380 32,440 111,910 73,290 38,625
$80,000 to $89,999 32,630 19,255 13,375 40,360 24,115 16,250
$90,000 to $99,999 19,260 12,495 6,760 23,175 15,035 8,140
$100,000 and over 41,935 29,630 12,310 48,375 34,140 14,235
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 761,420 367,465 393,960 1,073,835 519,980 553,855
Without employment income 215,395 92,505 122,890 300,545 129,810 170,735
With employment income 546,025 274,960 271,065 773,285 390,165 383,125
Percentage with employment income 71.7 74.8 68.8 72.0 75.0 69.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 67,195 32,655 34,540 92,380 45,375 47,005
$5,000 to $9,999 40,580 18,300 22,280 56,710 25,510 31,200
$10,000 to $19,999 65,320 29,700 35,620 94,460 43,165 51,295
$20,000 to $29,999 50,625 23,530 27,095 74,780 35,085 39,695
$30,000 to $39,999 44,810 21,210 23,595 67,455 32,260 35,200
$40,000 to $49,999 43,030 19,575 23,460 64,295 30,020 34,280
$50,000 to $59,999 40,775 18,705 22,070 61,835 28,885 32,945
$60,000 to $69,999 36,550 17,765 18,790 54,350 26,755 27,595
$70,000 to $79,999 29,655 15,370 14,285 43,635 22,800 20,840
$80,000 and over 127,485 78,160 49,330 163,385 100,315 63,075
$80,000 to $89,999 29,530 15,440 14,090 40,835 21,765 19,065
$90,000 to $99,999 26,485 14,205 12,280 34,545 18,900 15,650
$100,000 and over 71,475 48,515 22,960 88,005 59,645 28,360
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 373,760 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 85,981 ... ... 82,053 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 73,745 ... ... 69,904 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 105,750 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,369 ... ... 44,189 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,026 ... ... 38,211 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 268,010 ... ... 382,815 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 107,064 ... ... 102,423 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,248 ... ... 86,781 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 106,372 ... ... 100,760 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 86,579 ... ... 82,029 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 105,745 ... ... 152,680 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 56,590 ... ... 53,108 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,078 ... ... 43,283 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 268,010 ... ... 382,820 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 126,013 ... ... 119,766 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 102,559 ... ... 97,482 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 373,755 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,250 ... ... 8,045 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,900 ... ... 6,965 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 9,095 ... ... 13,275 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,445 ... ... 17,185 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 10,405 ... ... 16,425 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,920 ... ... 16,305 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,170 ... ... 17,340 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 11,660 ... ... 18,210 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 12,120 ... ... 18,735 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 12,150 ... ... 18,715 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 24,805 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 24,765 ... ... 37,130 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 23,225 ... ... 34,455 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 22,580 ... ... 33,010 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 21,430 ... ... 30,555 ... ...
$100,000 and over 156,845 ... ... 211,255 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 43,800 ... ... 62,625 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 32,760 ... ... 45,925 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 42,310 ... ... 56,635 ... ...
$200,000 and over 37,975 ... ... 46,070 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,610 ... ... 8,510 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,970 ... ... 7,090 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 9,220 ... ... 13,465 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,915 ... ... 17,980 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 11,650 ... ... 18,500 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 12,395 ... ... 18,995 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,340 ... ... 21,435 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 14,530 ... ... 22,975 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 15,340 ... ... 23,815 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 15,625 ... ... 24,180 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 31,215 ... ... 47,325 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 29,345 ... ... 43,920 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 28,265 ... ... 41,150 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 25,850 ... ... 36,895 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 22,545 ... ... 32,040 ... ...
$100,000 and over 120,940 ... ... 157,220 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 43,895 ... ... 61,155 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 30,505 ... ... 40,210 ... ...
$150,000 and over 46,545 ... ... 55,855 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 253,415 ... ... 364,260 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 109,083 ... ... 103,954 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 92,624 ... ... 87,807 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 92,815 ... ... 134,365 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 102,233 ... ... 96,455 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,602 ... ... 81,260 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 114,325 ... ... 161,365 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,926 ... ... 132,633 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 115,637 ... ... 110,386 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 38,755 ... ... 58,185 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,761 ... ... 61,624 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,633 ... ... 54,863 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 253,440 ... ... 364,270 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 128,219 ... ... 121,444 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,030 ... ... 98,577 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 92,930 ... ... 134,470 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 121,150 ... ... 113,491 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 97,430 ... ... 91,361 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 114,320 ... ... 161,420 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 154,772 ... ... 148,182 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 124,814 ... ... 119,540 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 38,635 ... ... 58,035 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 72,479 ... ... 70,115 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,341 ... ... 60,044 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 148,795 70,365 78,425 207,010 98,805 108,205
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 38,585 37,101 39,770 37,610 36,830 38,252
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 34,525 33,178 35,479 33,367 32,607 33,951
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 148,300 69,825 78,475 206,575 98,480 108,100
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 48,967 48,862 49,060 47,046 47,219 46,889
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 40,421 40,027 40,772 38,813 38,652 38,960
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 916,860 446,515 470,340 1,300,730 635,585 665,145
In the bottom half of the distribution 351,750 167,740 184,005 529,735 253,600 276,140
In the bottom decile 87,465 42,945 44,520 117,085 57,600 59,485
In the second decile 68,570 31,900 36,670 100,310 46,635 53,675
In the third decile 61,285 28,950 32,335 97,770 46,490 51,280
In the fourth decile 63,425 30,120 33,310 102,665 48,925 53,740
In the fifth decile 71,000 33,825 37,170 111,915 53,955 57,965
In the top half of the distribution 565,110 278,780 286,330 770,995 381,985 389,010
In the sixth decile 80,420 38,470 41,950 124,020 59,975 64,040
In the seventh decile 92,480 44,845 47,635 137,795 67,360 70,430
In the eighth decile 110,280 54,300 55,985 156,470 77,515 78,955
In the ninth decile 136,925 67,895 69,035 180,230 89,855 90,380
In the top decile 145,005 73,275 71,730 172,485 87,285 85,200
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 43 916,855 446,520 470,340 1,300,730 635,585 665,145
0 to 17 years 187,695 95,500 92,200 272,405 138,765 133,640
0 to 5 years 59,200 30,145 29,055 87,655 44,630 43,025
18 to 64 years 596,800 290,300 306,500 845,815 412,545 433,270
65 years and over 132,355 60,715 71,640 182,515 84,280 98,235
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 115,180 54,575 60,605 159,040 75,425 83,615
0 to 17 years 30,100 15,575 14,530 40,600 21,030 19,570
0 to 5 years 10,150 5,285 4,865 13,940 7,290 6,655
18 to 64 years 72,620 34,105 38,515 99,465 47,110 52,360
65 years and over 12,455 4,895 7,565 18,965 7,280 11,685
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 12.6 12.2 12.9 12.2 11.9 12.6
0 to 17 years (%) 16.0 16.3 15.8 14.9 15.2 14.6
0 to 5 years (%) 17.1 17.5 16.7 15.9 16.3 15.5
18 to 64 years (%) 12.2 11.7 12.6 11.8 11.4 12.1
65 years and over (%) 9.4 8.1 10.6 10.4 8.6 11.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 98,915 48,130 50,785 129,610 63,115 66,495
0 to 17 years 22,685 11,680 11,005 29,355 15,145 14,205
0 to 5 years 7,780 4,065 3,710 10,245 5,360 4,890
18 to 64 years 68,040 33,345 34,695 88,910 43,765 45,150
65 years and over 8,190 3,105 5,085 11,345 4,200 7,145
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.0 9.9 10.0
0 to 17 years (%) 12.1 12.2 11.9 10.8 10.9 10.6
0 to 5 years (%) 13.1 13.5 12.8 11.7 12.0 11.4
18 to 64 years (%) 11.4 11.5 11.3 10.5 10.6 10.4
65 years and over (%) 6.2 5.1 7.1 6.2 5.0 7.3
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 44 916,860 446,515 470,340 1,300,730 635,600 665,135
Official languages 903,135 441,100 462,040 1,285,210 629,390 655,820
English 890,735 436,340 454,390 1,177,535 581,350 596,185
French 358,165 163,500 194,670 691,235 325,890 365,345
Non-official languages 276,220 129,510 146,705 331,375 156,060 175,305
Aboriginal languages 1,135 430 710 1,615 610 1,005
Algonquian languages 490 195 290 935 365 570
Blackfoot 10 0 10 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 210 80 125 570 210 360
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 10 10
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Moose Cree 10 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 20 10 10 15 10 10
Northern East Cree 30 15 15 80 35 45
Plains Cree 10 10 0 10 10 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 55 15 35 60 15 40
Woods Cree 15 10 10 20 10 0
Cree, n.o.s. 85 35 50 360 125 235
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 15 15 60 35 25
Malecite 10 10 0 10 10 0
Mi'kmaq 20 10 15 50 30 20
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 260 100 160 315 120 195
Algonquin 45 25 25 80 35 50
Ojibway 195 70 125 215 80 135
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 15 0 10
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 10 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 20 10 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 0 15 15 10 15
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 15 0 10 15 0 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 10 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 585 220 365 600 225 380
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 10 0 10
Inuktitut 530 200 325 550 205 340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 45 20 30 45 15 30
Iroquoian languages 55 15 40 50 10 35
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 55 15 35 55 15 40
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 10 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 10 10 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 10 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 10 0 0 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. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 275,145 129,115 146,035 329,835 155,485 174,350
Afro-Asiatic languages 61,550 30,865 30,680 72,850 36,795 36,055
Berber languages 540 285 260 1,340 735 610
Kabyle 420 220 195 925 470 450
Berber languages, n.i.e. 120 65 60 425 265 160
Cushitic languages 9,300 4,165 5,140 9,680 4,345 5,335
Bilen 90 55 35 90 55 35
Oromo 380 170 210 395 185 210
Somali 8,770 3,900 4,870 9,130 4,065 5,065
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 135 50 85 140 60 85
Semitic languages 52,710 26,895 25,815 63,250 32,445 30,805
Amharic 1,980 945 1,040 2,135 1,010 1,125
Arabic 48,135 24,675 23,460 58,430 30,115 28,315
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 80 30 50 95 30 60
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 40 25 15 40 20 15
Hebrew 1,865 1,010 855 1,945 1,055 890
Maltese 65 25 40 70 20 45
Tigrigna 1,175 490 680 1,225 515 705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 240 150 90 240 150 85
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 135 65 75 200 105 95
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,690 4,100 4,590 9,570 4,535 5,035
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,525 680 845 1,790 820 970
Vietnamese 7,215 3,440 3,770 7,835 3,745 4,095
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Austronesian languages 10,155 3,770 6,390 10,815 3,990 6,820
Bikol 25 10 20 30 10 20
Cebuano 565 210 355 600 215 385
Fijian 10 0 10 10 0 10
Hiligaynon 165 55 110 180 65 120
Ilocano 705 300 405 715 305 415
Malagasy 105 55 45 200 100 100
Malay 615 270 345 705 310 400
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 65 20 40 60 25 45
Pangasinan 55 20 35 60 25 40
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9,095 3,300 5,795 9,530 3,420 6,110
Waray-Waray 35 0 30 35 0 25
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 110 50 60 115 55 60
Creole languages 9,360 3,920 5,440 12,385 5,345 7,040
Haitian Creole 450 165 280 700 295 400
Creole, n.o.s. 8,325 3,490 4,835 11,035 4,760 6,280
Creole languages, n.i.e. 630 275 350 700 310 390
Dravidian languages 5,060 2,555 2,505 5,135 2,595 2,540
Kannada 465 235 235 465 235 235
Malayalam 835 375 460 845 380 465
Tamil 3,330 1,700 1,630 3,390 1,735 1,655
Telugu 795 420 375 805 425 380
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 30 20 10
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 10 0
Indo-European languages 130,605 61,380 69,225 161,040 75,675 85,365
Albanian 785 385 410 870 425 440
Armenian 665 350 315 745 395 350
Balto-Slavic languages 24,530 11,210 13,325 28,735 13,310 15,425
Baltic languages 530 225 305 570 245 320
Latvian 260 105 155 285 120 170
Lithuanian 270 120 150 285 125 160
Slavic languages 24,095 11,010 13,080 28,275 13,110 15,170
Belarusan 125 60 60 165 75 90
Bosnian 1,025 470 555 1,265 600 665
Bulgarian 1,050 490 560 1,290 605 690
Croatian 1,830 905 930 2,115 1,045 1,070
Czech 1,315 570 750 1,435 615 820
Macedonian 95 35 65 120 50 75
Polish 6,530 2,970 3,560 7,070 3,240 3,835
Russian 9,135 4,205 4,925 10,705 4,995 5,710
Serbian 2,080 1,015 1,065 2,785 1,380 1,410
Serbo-Croatian 560 290 270 995 540 460
Slovak 910 380 530 1,035 430 610
Slovene (Slovenian) 265 120 140 295 135 155
Ukrainian 2,290 960 1,330 2,660 1,130 1,540
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 50 10 40 60 15 45
Celtic languages 395 190 205 430 205 225
Scottish Gaelic 150 80 75 175 85 90
Welsh 85 30 55 100 35 60
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 155 85 70 165 90 80
Germanic languages 16,750 7,935 8,810 19,985 9,610 10,370
Afrikaans 405 200 205 455 225 225
Danish 425 195 235 495 235 260
Dutch 2,855 1,330 1,520 3,440 1,635 1,805
Frisian 55 15 35 70 30 40
German 12,205 5,800 6,400 14,705 7,120 7,585
Icelandic 45 20 20 55 25 30
Norwegian 345 145 200 380 160 220
Swedish 605 295 310 645 320 330
Vlaams (Flemish) 80 40 40 130 50 80
Yiddish 355 185 175 355 185 170
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 40 20 15
Greek 3,090 1,545 1,545 3,365 1,735 1,630
Indo-Iranian languages 35,320 17,915 17,410 36,835 18,640 18,200
Indo-Aryan languages 25,805 13,125 12,675 26,495 13,405 13,090
Bengali 4,250 2,180 2,070 4,320 2,210 2,105
Gujarati 2,275 1,220 1,050 2,290 1,235 1,060
Hindi 10,335 5,355 4,980 10,595 5,465 5,130
Kashmiri 10 10 10 10 0 10
Konkani 140 75 65 145 75 65
Marathi 565 310 255 580 315 260
Nepali 1,275 640 635 1,300 660 645
Oriya (Odia) 75 45 30 75 40 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,235 3,220 3,015 6,440 3,315 3,125
Sindhi 495 220 280 505 220 280
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,065 485 580 1,080 495 590
Urdu 7,175 3,600 3,570 7,490 3,720 3,770
Iranian languages 10,040 5,075 4,965 10,910 5,535 5,370
Kurdish 755 395 355 890 495 395
Pashto 1,400 755 645 1,425 770 655
Persian (Farsi) 8,665 4,340 4,325 9,435 4,735 4,700
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 200 120 80 205 120 90
Italic (Romance) languages 54,440 24,435 30,005 76,665 34,570 42,095
Catalan 80 30 45 95 40 55
Italian 15,500 7,400 8,105 17,420 8,395 9,030
Portuguese 6,120 2,990 3,125 9,915 4,820 5,100
Romanian 2,880 1,345 1,535 4,210 2,010 2,200
Spanish 33,075 14,180 18,890 49,510 21,430 28,080
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 105 65 40 130 85 50
Japanese 2,510 1,185 1,325 2,800 1,350 1,450
Kartvelian languages 40 15 20 45 25 25
Georgian 40 15 25 50 25 20
Korean 2,580 1,090 1,490 2,795 1,185 1,610
Mongolic languages 40 20 20 60 30 30
Mongolian 40 25 20 55 30 25
Niger-Congo languages 10,520 4,640 5,880 16,450 7,595 8,850
Akan (Twi) 630 330 300 700 360 345
Bamanankan 155 70 85 390 175 210
Edo 95 40 60 115 50 65
Ewe 205 80 125 375 185 185
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 165 70 95 435 205 225
Ga 165 85 80 185 90 95
Ganda 215 65 145 225 70 155
Igbo 300 165 135 335 185 145
Lingala 1,720 720 1,000 2,525 1,105 1,420
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,530 615 915 2,560 1,125 1,435
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 970 360 615 1,810 770 1,035
Shona 175 60 115 200 75 125
Swahili 3,040 1,325 1,715 4,380 2,045 2,335
Wolof 200 110 95 710 335 370
Yoruba 755 400 355 905 485 420
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 2,265 1,035 1,230 3,925 1,895 2,035
Nilo-Saharan languages 325 140 185 380 165 215
Dinka 190 85 105 190 85 105
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 135 55 80 190 80 110
Sign languages 1,630 655 975 2,135 870 1,265
American Sign Language 875 305 570 1,040 350 685
Quebec Sign Language 75 15 55 240 85 160
Sign languages, n.i.e. 715 350 365 940 460 480
Sino-Tibetan languages 36,395 17,190 19,210 38,820 18,405 20,415
Chinese languages 35,510 16,765 18,745 37,925 17,980 19,945
Cantonese 12,700 6,015 6,685 13,125 6,240 6,880
Hakka 265 125 140 265 125 140
Mandarin 24,495 11,310 13,185 26,420 12,260 14,160
Min Dong 40 20 25 40 20 25
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,035 465 565 1,120 510 605
Wu (Shanghainese) 415 205 215 435 210 220
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,010 535 475 1,140 595 545
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 30 15 20
Tibeto-Burman languages 925 440 480 930 440 485
Burmese 305 145 160 315 145 165
Karenic languages 365 185 180 370 185 185
Tibetan 50 30 25 55 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 365 150 205 365 150 205
Tai-Kadai languages 1,005 410 600 1,225 515 715
Lao 460 200 255 590 265 325
Thai 610 230 385 730 285 445
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 2,405 1,195 1,210 2,750 1,390 1,360
Azerbaijani 140 80 60 160 95 70
Turkish 2,070 1,035 1,040 2,335 1,195 1,145
Uyghur 45 25 15 40 25 15
Uzbek 80 20 60 120 40 80
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 125 65 60 150 70 80
Uralic languages 2,585 1,255 1,330 2,835 1,385 1,450
Estonian 245 115 130 245 120 130
Finnish 480 220 260 520 235 280
Hungarian 1,875 925 950 2,075 1,030 1,045
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 380 250 130 560 330 230
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 916,860 446,515 470,340 1,300,735 635,600 665,130
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 854,535 416,865 437,670 1,225,865 599,815 626,050
Canadian citizens aged under 18 177,960 90,535 87,430 260,450 132,740 127,705
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 676,580 326,330 350,245 965,415 467,070 498,345
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 62,320 29,650 32,670 74,865 35,785 39,080
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 916,855 446,515 470,340 1,300,735 635,600 665,135
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 685,260 337,490 347,770 1,027,730 506,010 521,720
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 216,505 101,235 115,265 255,800 120,725 135,075
Before 1981 53,740 25,720 28,015 60,785 29,340 31,445
1981 to 1990 29,670 14,195 15,475 33,985 16,505 17,480
1991 to 2000 49,685 22,510 27,170 57,145 26,170 30,975
2001 to 2010 53,335 24,515 28,820 66,000 30,565 35,435
2001 to 2005 25,185 11,520 13,660 30,955 14,270 16,680
2006 to 2010 28,155 12,990 15,160 35,045 16,290 18,750
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 30,075 14,300 15,775 37,890 18,150 19,740
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 15,090 7,795 7,305 17,200 8,865 8,335
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 216,505 101,235 115,265 255,800 120,730 135,075
Under 5 years 23,760 11,745 12,015 28,605 14,045 14,555
5 to 14 years 38,625 19,575 19,050 45,360 23,135 22,225
15 to 24 years 45,510 20,400 25,110 53,075 24,075 29,000
25 to 44 years 90,080 41,305 48,780 107,900 50,140 57,760
45 years and over 18,530 8,210 10,315 20,865 9,330 11,535
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 54 216,505 101,235 115,270 255,800 120,725 135,075
Americas 32,755 14,265 18,490 41,155 18,270 22,885
Brazil 990 445 545 1,290 600 695
Colombia 1,270 485 780 2,745 1,125 1,620
El Salvador 1,710 790 920 2,165 1,030 1,135
Guyana 1,375 635 735 1,420 665 755
Haiti 6,320 2,615 3,710 8,515 3,650 4,865
Jamaica 2,985 1,280 1,710 3,175 1,385 1,790
Mexico 1,290 540 755 1,825 725 1,100
Peru 820 365 455 1,165 550 615
Trinidad and Tobago 1,260 495 765 1,360 525 830
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 8,245 3,695 4,545 9,530 4,375 5,160
Other places of birth in Americas 6,490 2,920 3,575 7,960 3,645 4,315
Europe 55,430 26,405 29,030 66,815 32,050 34,760
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,610 780 830 2,345 1,150 1,195
Croatia 800 385 420 1,020 500 520
France 2,270 1,010 1,265 4,470 2,105 2,370
Germany 3,885 1,645 2,245 4,560 1,965 2,595
Greece 910 475 430 990 530 460
Hungary 825 425 405 885 465 430
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 810 360 445 920 435 475
Italy 5,410 2,800 2,610 5,675 2,960 2,715
Netherlands 1,890 925 960 2,280 1,165 1,115
Poland 4,170 1,855 2,305 4,530 2,025 2,500
Portugal 1,965 995 970 3,435 1,675 1,760
Romania 2,400 1,135 1,265 3,370 1,610 1,760
Russian Federation 2,860 1,230 1,635 3,195 1,335 1,850
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 870 410 465 1,070 520 550
Ukraine 1,770 840 930 2,005 940 1,065
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 15,765 7,910 7,860 17,230 8,660 8,565
Other places of birth in Europe 7,210 3,215 3,995 8,840 4,010 4,825
Africa 30,340 13,940 16,400 41,490 19,790 21,700
Algeria 1,025 485 545 2,245 1,150 1,090
Egypt 3,420 1,785 1,630 3,745 1,990 1,755
Ethiopia 2,215 1,020 1,195 2,320 1,085 1,245
Kenya 1,065 540 525 1,160 580 580
Morocco 1,230 570 660 2,775 1,370 1,405
Nigeria 1,260 575 685 1,385 655 735
Somalia 3,895 1,495 2,405 3,985 1,530 2,455
South Africa, Republic of 850 435 415 965 515 450
Other places of birth in Africa 15,375 7,035 8,345 22,900 10,925 11,980
Asia 97,170 46,205 50,965 105,415 50,115 55,300
Afghanistan 2,400 1,215 1,180 2,510 1,265 1,240
Bangladesh 2,655 1,380 1,275 2,700 1,405 1,300
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 17,405 7,575 9,830 18,900 8,150 10,755
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 3,015 1,510 1,505 3,095 1,545 1,550
India 10,495 5,275 5,220 10,685 5,350 5,330
IranCensus data footnote 61 4,395 2,190 2,210 4,900 2,465 2,430
Iraq 3,540 1,885 1,650 3,870 2,070 1,800
Japan 730 175 550 775 190 585
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,690 750 945 1,855 805 1,050
Lebanon 10,995 5,745 5,250 13,560 7,115 6,440
Pakistan 3,830 1,915 1,915 3,980 1,980 1,995
Philippines 8,865 3,345 5,520 9,305 3,465 5,835
Sri Lanka 2,330 1,105 1,230 2,400 1,145 1,245
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,125 1,595 1,530 3,615 1,840 1,775
Taiwan 835 365 470 880 370 515
Viet Nam 5,600 2,570 3,035 5,980 2,745 3,235
Other places of birth in Asia 15,275 7,625 7,650 16,410 8,195 8,215
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 805 425 385 930 495 430
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 30,075 14,295 15,780 37,890 18,150 19,740
Americas 4,060 1,830 2,225 5,595 2,615 2,975
Brazil 135 75 65 200 115 80
Colombia 190 80 110 515 235 280
Cuba 130 65 60 220 105 115
Haiti 1,290 550 740 1,780 795 990
Jamaica 115 65 50 145 85 60
Mexico 245 100 145 320 125 195
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,135 570 570 1,360 715 645
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 120 35 85 170 60 110
Other places of birth in Americas 695 290 400 885 385 495
Europe 2,565 1,255 1,315 3,695 1,780 1,920
France 285 155 130 655 335 315
Germany 155 75 90 175 75 100
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 70 45 25 95 65 30
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 40 20 25 75 35 45
Romania 120 60 60 240 110 130
Russian Federation 355 150 205 420 160 260
Ukraine 215 105 110 275 135 140
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 605 310 295 665 340 320
Other places of birth in Europe 720 340 385 1,095 530 570
Africa 6,150 2,775 3,375 9,800 4,635 5,170
Algeria 130 45 80 390 170 220
Cameroon 325 170 160 755 410 350
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 715 265 450 1,085 470 615
Côte d'Ivoire 165 50 110 425 180 240
Egypt 785 415 360 850 460 385
Eritrea 245 115 135 245 115 130
Ethiopia 335 120 210 335 125 215
Morocco 170 75 95 485 230 250
Nigeria 380 170 215 440 200 235
Somalia 360 150 210 370 155 215
South Africa, Republic of 100 50 55 110 55 55
Tunisia 100 35 65 215 105 105
Other places of birth in Africa 2,340 1,115 1,225 4,095 1,955 2,135
Asia 17,165 8,375 8,790 18,645 9,035 9,610
Afghanistan 530 270 265 550 280 270
Bangladesh 530 265 265 540 270 270
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,585 1,100 1,485 2,855 1,220 1,635
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 80 50 35 85 45 35
India 1,900 1,055 845 1,950 1,070 875
IranCensus data footnote 61 780 365 410 880 415 465
Iraq 1,075 565 515 1,155 600 555
Israel 190 105 85 205 110 90
Japan 105 25 80 115 25 85
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 220 75 145 255 90 165
Lebanon 895 475 420 1,115 585 530
Nepal 290 165 130 290 160 125
Pakistan 635 355 290 695 380 310
Philippines 2,635 1,090 1,550 2,740 1,105 1,640
Saudi Arabia 365 210 155 375 220 155
Sri Lanka 220 95 120 220 95 130
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,815 985 835 2,130 1,145 990
Taiwan 40 20 20 50 25 30
Turkey 185 95 85 195 100 95
United Arab Emirates 340 210 130 355 220 135
Viet Nam 205 85 120 210 80 130
Other places of birth in Asia 1,540 735 805 1,685 795 890
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 135 60 65 150 80 70
Australia 115 65 50 135 85 55
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 15 0 15 20 0 15
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 916,860 446,515 470,340 1,300,730 635,600 665,130
First generationCensus data footnote 69 240,900 113,865 127,030 284,330 135,415 148,915
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 190,770 95,760 95,010 225,575 113,220 112,355
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 485,185 236,890 248,295 790,830 386,960 403,865
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 72 165,780 77,005 88,770 198,425 93,110 105,315
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 76,545 38,145 38,400 91,590 46,095 45,500
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 31,820 19,535 12,285 38,645 23,835 14,810
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 44,725 18,610 26,115 52,945 22,260 30,685
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 47,730 18,860 28,875 56,905 22,645 34,260
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 39,520 19,190 20,330 47,655 23,400 24,250
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,980 820 1,165 2,280 960 1,315
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 916,855 446,520 470,340 1,300,730 635,600 665,130
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 22,960 10,865 12,090 38,120 18,150 19,965
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 21,815 10,380 11,435 36,225 17,310 18,915
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 11,190 5,315 5,875 17,790 8,400 9,385
Métis 9,475 4,545 4,935 17,155 8,325 8,825
Inuk (Inuit) 1,145 525 625 1,280 580 700
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 550 225 320 765 335 440
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 595 260 335 1,125 505 615
Non-Aboriginal identity 893,900 435,645 458,250 1,262,615 617,450 645,165
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 916,855 446,520 470,340 1,300,735 635,600 665,130
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 5,965 2,725 3,240 9,395 4,360 5,040
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 910,890 443,795 467,095 1,291,335 631,240 660,095
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 916,855 446,515 470,340 1,300,735 635,600 665,135
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 4,135 1,835 2,300 10,670 4,970 5,700
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 4,055 1,800 2,255 10,400 4,855 5,540
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 2,660 1,195 1,465 7,515 3,515 3,995
Métis single ancestry 875 360 510 2,295 1,080 1,215
Inuit single ancestry 515 240 280 595 260 330
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 80 30 45 275 110 160
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 55 30 25 250 110 145
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 15 10 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 10 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 38,340 17,910 20,430 63,450 29,520 33,925
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 37,375 17,520 19,855 61,885 28,870 33,010
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,910 12,025 13,885 44,780 20,705 24,075
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10,600 5,105 5,500 16,020 7,670 8,345
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 865 390 475 1,080 490 595
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 970 390 575 1,565 650 915
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 870 360 515 1,415 585 825
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 55 20 35 105 50 55
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 15 30 45 10 35
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 874,380 426,770 447,610 1,226,610 601,110 625,505
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 916,860 446,515 470,340 1,300,730 635,600 665,130
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 241,250 116,210 125,040 280,985 135,945 145,040
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 38,750 19,730 19,020 39,980 20,320 19,655
Chinese 40,960 19,445 21,515 43,775 20,665 23,105
Black 60,205 28,190 32,015 77,995 37,060 40,935
Filipino 12,035 4,810 7,225 12,715 5,085 7,630
Latin American 11,150 5,035 6,120 15,630 7,180 8,460
Arab 40,920 21,320 19,605 49,520 25,960 23,565
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 12,370 5,845 6,515 13,725 6,495 7,230
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 9,000 4,590 4,410 9,925 5,075 4,855
Korean 2,955 1,340 1,615 3,260 1,470 1,800
Japanese 2,425 1,005 1,420 2,625 1,085 1,540
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 2,605 1,165 1,445 3,095 1,400 1,690
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 7,865 3,735 4,130 8,720 4,140 4,580
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 675,610 330,305 345,300 1,019,750 499,655 520,090
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 103 916,855 446,520 470,340 1,300,735 635,605 665,135
North American Aboriginal origins 42,475 19,745 22,730 74,120 34,495 39,630
First Nations (North American Indian) 29,580 13,630 15,945 54,090 24,980 29,110
Inuit 1,500 675 830 1,850 820 1,030
Métis 12,450 5,865 6,585 20,035 9,465 10,565
Other North American origins 271,890 133,145 138,745 501,820 245,715 256,100
Acadian 3,820 1,875 1,950 5,515 2,735 2,780
American 11,785 5,800 5,985 14,165 6,970 7,200
Canadian 261,225 127,765 133,460 484,255 236,715 247,540
New Brunswicker 40 25 15 80 50 30
Newfoundlander 680 425 255 780 485 295
Nova Scotian 105 65 40 120 70 45
Ontarian 310 130 175 650 300 350
Québécois 875 455 420 6,590 3,420 3,170
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 20 10 30 20 15
European origins 585,625 285,400 300,225 772,545 377,715 394,830
British Isles origins 388,245 189,905 198,340 468,015 228,955 239,060
Channel Islander 95 30 65 115 35 75
Cornish 70 45 25 85 50 35
English 193,700 95,765 97,935 224,680 111,250 113,430
Irish 198,640 94,040 104,595 244,575 116,050 128,530
Manx 175 105 70 185 110 80
Scottish 169,955 83,335 86,620 197,645 96,760 100,885
Welsh 17,155 8,230 8,920 18,780 9,045 9,735
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 33,080 15,505 17,580 37,045 17,455 19,590
French origins 184,460 87,770 96,690 300,550 145,090 155,470
Alsatian 45 25 30 100 40 60
Breton 125 70 50 485 260 225
Corsican 55 45 20 95 70 25
French 184,380 87,720 96,665 300,290 144,935 155,350
Western European origins (except French origins) 113,160 55,155 58,000 136,795 66,595 70,200
Austrian 5,720 2,805 2,915 6,485 3,190 3,295
Bavarian 70 20 45 70 20 50
Belgian 4,300 2,020 2,275 6,555 3,035 3,515
Dutch 28,500 14,260 14,240 33,515 16,725 16,795
Flemish 395 210 190 545 285 260
Frisian 70 45 30 75 50 25
German 78,875 38,125 40,750 94,385 45,625 48,760
Luxembourger 115 65 55 170 95 75
Swiss 4,275 2,070 2,210 5,640 2,745 2,895
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 130 60 80 150 70 75
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 23,390 11,730 11,665 26,295 13,160 13,140
Danish 5,135 2,665 2,470 5,950 3,105 2,845
Finnish 3,875 1,960 1,915 4,265 2,110 2,155
Icelandic 1,450 670 780 1,600 755 845
Norwegian 6,375 3,190 3,185 7,180 3,545 3,630
Swedish 6,865 3,280 3,590 7,640 3,665 3,975
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,490 850 635 1,660 960 705
Eastern European origins 85,565 41,065 44,500 98,045 47,125 50,915
Bulgarian 1,440 670 765 1,795 840 955
Byelorussian 830 400 430 985 475 515
Czech 3,575 1,655 1,925 3,930 1,770 2,160
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 685 295 390 810 345 465
Estonian 945 425 525 985 440 545
Hungarian 8,475 4,185 4,290 9,650 4,695 4,950
Latvian 1,065 455 615 1,180 505 680
Lithuanian 2,420 1,200 1,225 2,600 1,305 1,295
Moldovan 380 155 220 520 235 285
Polish 32,345 15,445 16,895 36,975 17,690 19,285
Romanian 6,240 3,030 3,210 7,895 3,830 4,070
Russian 15,220 7,005 8,210 17,230 8,030 9,205
Slovak 2,520 1,185 1,340 2,810 1,310 1,500
Ukrainian 24,965 12,015 12,945 28,150 13,675 14,475
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,025 545 475 1,055 570 490
Southern European origins 80,920 39,440 41,480 100,355 48,975 51,380
Albanian 1,070 525 550 1,190 580 605
Bosnian 1,250 590 665 1,665 785 875
Catalan 15 10 0 20 10 10
Croatian 3,540 1,695 1,850 4,130 2,010 2,125
Cypriot 155 60 105 165 65 100
Greek 6,975 3,510 3,470 8,005 4,025 3,980
Italian 45,705 22,765 22,945 53,825 26,685 27,140
Kosovar 55 30 30 60 25 30
Macedonian 555 205 345 625 240 385
Maltese 575 310 265 705 340 370
Montenegrin 145 70 75 195 105 90
Portuguese 9,285 4,495 4,790 14,625 7,105 7,525
Serbian 2,670 1,330 1,340 3,635 1,850 1,785
Sicilian 265 125 140 310 140 170
Slovenian 1,235 590 645 1,350 645 710
Spanish 12,195 5,390 6,800 15,605 7,115 8,485
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 795 380 415 1,190 585 610
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 70 25 45 85 35 50
Other European origins 8,005 4,110 3,890 9,230 4,780 4,450
Basque 285 160 125 395 210 185
Jewish 5,750 2,970 2,780 6,220 3,240 2,980
Roma (Gypsy) 75 30 40 95 40 55
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 190 90 95 250 125 125
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,760 885 870 2,340 1,195 1,140
Caribbean origins 25,660 11,580 14,075 31,680 14,600 17,075
Antiguan 260 145 110 275 155 120
Bahamian 160 105 55 175 115 65
Barbadian 1,240 520 720 1,390 600 795
Bermudan 95 55 40 105 55 50
Carib 110 35 70 135 50 90
Cuban 1,110 505 610 1,560 765 795
Dominican 690 305 385 960 435 530
Grenadian 295 150 140 320 165 155
Guadeloupean 10 0 0 20 0 15
Haitian 9,955 4,430 5,525 13,790 6,305 7,480
Jamaican 7,775 3,575 4,200 8,640 4,035 4,610
Kittitian/Nevisian 40 20 20 65 40 25
Martinican 30 10 15 50 20 30
Montserratan 45 25 20 45 25 20
Puerto Rican 90 40 55 140 65 75
St. Lucian 770 290 475 815 330 480
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,000 910 1,090 2,245 1,015 1,225
Vincentian/Grenadinian 235 80 155 255 90 160
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,600 680 920 1,730 755 975
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,035 495 540 1,190 560 630
Latin, Central and South American origins 17,745 8,230 9,515 24,005 11,285 12,720
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 785 385 400 1,130 535 600
Arawak 60 25 35 75 35 40
Argentinian 665 360 305 800 435 365
Belizean 85 40 45 95 45 55
Bolivian 145 75 65 220 105 115
Brazilian 1,135 555 575 1,445 735 710
Chilean 1,035 525 510 1,395 695 695
Colombian 1,945 885 1,065 3,755 1,735 2,020
Costa Rican 165 70 95 205 85 115
Ecuadorian 255 130 120 280 160 120
Guatemalan 420 150 265 580 205 375
Guyanese 1,935 940 995 2,090 1,005 1,085
Hispanic 325 175 155 420 225 195
Honduran 290 90 195 350 115 230
Maya 315 160 155 435 225 210
Mexican 2,830 1,230 1,600 4,000 1,825 2,175
Nicaraguan 1,050 530 520 1,260 640 615
Panamanian 110 55 55 130 65 65
Paraguayan 35 15 15 45 15 25
Peruvian 1,275 600 680 1,760 860 905
Salvadorean 2,165 1,055 1,110 2,700 1,305 1,395
Uruguayan 95 40 55 140 60 85
Venezuelan 905 350 555 1,190 490 700
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,205 495 710 1,450 620 825
African origins 55,575 26,800 28,780 74,715 36,465 38,255
Central and West African origins 11,860 5,840 6,025 18,910 9,315 9,590
Akan 110 65 45 130 75 60
Angolan 185 85 105 250 115 130
Ashanti 15 10 0 20 15 0
Beninese 110 70 40 615 330 285
Burkinabe 275 125 155 505 240 270
Cameroonian 1,275 670 605 2,275 1,165 1,110
Chadian 140 65 70 225 125 105
Congolese 3,890 1,730 2,160 6,005 2,785 3,215
Edo 50 25 25 50 20 30
Ewe 15 10 10 70 50 25
Gabonese 110 65 50 250 125 125
Gambian 35 20 10 45 35 10
Ghanaian 1,360 740 615 1,550 830 720
Guinean 255 115 145 625 285 335
Ibo 110 45 60 115 55 60
Ivorian 500 215 290 1,160 530 625
Liberian 95 55 40 95 55 40
Malian 160 75 85 585 265 325
Malinké 75 40 30 125 65 65
Nigerian 2,020 1,040 980 2,305 1,175 1,135
Peulh 65 40 30 200 95 105
Senegalese 360 170 185 890 390 500
Sierra Leonean 95 40 55 95 45 55
Togolese 310 155 155 805 430 375
Wolof 35 25 10 65 40 25
Yoruba 345 210 135 440 245 195
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 885 445 435 1,540 770 770
North African origins 12,855 6,625 6,230 18,520 9,625 8,890
Algerian 1,300 650 650 2,590 1,290 1,300
Berber 890 475 415 1,825 975 850
Coptic 115 55 60 120 60 60
Dinka 45 20 30 50 20 25
Egyptian 5,825 3,060 2,765 6,555 3,465 3,090
Libyan 1,220 625 595 1,300 670 630
Maure 40 25 10 100 60 45
Moroccan 2,150 1,050 1,100 4,385 2,220 2,165
Sudanese 850 425 425 865 435 430
Tunisian 635 325 310 1,170 660 510
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 450 235 220 650 325 330
Southern and East African origins 22,905 10,710 12,195 26,945 12,710 14,235
Afrikaner 50 25 25 50 30 25
Amhara 70 45 25 95 55 35
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 370 170 200 590 280 315
Burundian 1,865 825 1,035 3,180 1,485 1,695
Djiboutian 730 305 425 880 370 515
Eritrean 1,350 620 730 1,390 640 755
Ethiopian 2,850 1,300 1,555 3,025 1,380 1,650
Harari 10 0 10 10 10 0
Kenyan 600 305 295 665 335 325
Malagasy 220 110 110 405 185 220
Mauritian 340 145 195 385 175 210
Oromo 285 145 140 285 145 135
Rwandan 1,305 530 770 2,445 1,095 1,345
Seychellois 35 10 25 30 10 20
Somali 10,375 4,910 5,465 10,700 5,055 5,640
South African 1,090 525 565 1,285 635 650
Tanzanian 285 125 165 360 155 205
Tigrian 180 90 90 200 100 100
Ugandan 400 190 205 430 205 220
Zambian 140 60 80 150 70 85
Zimbabwean 315 150 165 335 160 175
Zulu 45 35 15 55 45 20
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,270 640 635 1,485 755 730
Other African origins 9,265 4,315 4,945 12,325 5,835 6,490
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,160 465 695 1,450 590 855
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 8,285 3,935 4,350 11,115 5,365 5,755
Asian origins 179,735 88,090 91,650 197,900 96,975 100,925
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 64,395 33,170 31,225 74,700 38,535 36,165
Afghan 3,950 2,015 1,935 4,115 2,090 2,030
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 7,275 3,720 3,560 8,620 4,475 4,145
Armenian 1,470 750 715 1,735 880 860
Assyrian 130 55 75 135 60 80
Azerbaijani 215 85 130 245 100 145
Georgian 165 100 65 190 115 75
Hazara 50 25 25 65 40 25
Iranian 6,845 3,435 3,405 7,620 3,830 3,790
Iraqi 4,690 2,485 2,205 5,070 2,705 2,360
Israeli 710 380 330 765 410 355
Jordanian 1,480 800 680 1,660 870 785
Kazakh 150 70 80 165 80 85
Kurd 800 435 375 890 495 395
Kuwaiti 965 490 475 980 500 480
Kyrgyz 35 25 10 40 30 10
Lebanese 25,970 13,315 12,650 31,785 16,255 15,525
Palestinian 3,990 2,225 1,770 4,265 2,355 1,915
Pashtun 220 115 110 230 115 110
Saudi Arabian 575 275 300 590 290 300
Syrian 4,505 2,330 2,175 5,230 2,710 2,525
Tajik 95 50 50 125 65 60
Tatar 145 55 90 160 55 110
Turk 2,890 1,530 1,365 3,250 1,745 1,510
Turkmen 100 55 50 130 70 60
Uighur 50 35 20 75 45 30
Uzbek 160 75 90 205 100 110
Yemeni 1,000 510 490 1,015 525 495
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,080 1,065 1,020 2,220 1,140 1,075
South Asian origins 40,725 20,625 20,100 42,310 21,385 20,925
Bangladeshi 2,275 1,190 1,090 2,305 1,200 1,110
Bengali 1,040 525 515 1,055 530 525
Bhutanese 310 165 145 315 165 145
East Indian 27,665 14,025 13,635 28,940 14,635 14,310
Goan 125 65 60 125 65 60
Gujarati 185 110 75 180 110 70
Kashmiri 50 20 35 55 20 30
Nepali 890 435 460 910 450 460
Pakistani 4,450 2,230 2,225 4,660 2,330 2,335
Punjabi 1,095 575 525 1,130 590 545
Sinhalese 290 150 140 290 150 140
Sri Lankan 2,660 1,315 1,345 2,750 1,370 1,380
Tamil 940 465 475 965 480 485
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,210 1,105 1,105 2,235 1,115 1,115
East and Southeast Asian origins 76,425 35,140 41,280 82,815 37,970 44,850
Burmese 590 295 295 630 310 320
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,330 1,070 1,260 2,685 1,265 1,430
Chinese 46,315 21,790 24,525 49,925 23,400 26,535
Filipino 13,215 5,365 7,850 14,100 5,720 8,385
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 590 250 340 700 300 395
Japanese 3,105 1,285 1,820 3,370 1,400 1,975
Karen 285 150 130 280 150 130
Korean 3,180 1,475 1,700 3,550 1,610 1,935
Laotian 675 310 365 885 415 470
Malaysian 475 175 300 520 195 325
Mongolian 265 155 115 355 190 160
Singaporean 45 20 25 45 20 25
Taiwanese 710 320 395 785 350 430
Thai 640 210 430 780 280 505
Tibetan 90 40 45 90 40 45
Vietnamese 8,795 4,325 4,470 9,650 4,705 4,940
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 255 140 115 285 150 135
Other Asian origins 345 160 190 385 175 205
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 345 160 185 380 180 205
Oceania origins 1,925 925 995 2,215 1,070 1,145
Australian 1,265 585 685 1,490 680 810
New Zealander 470 260 210 490 275 220
Pacific Islands origins 230 95 130 275 125 150
Fijian 55 20 35 55 20 35
Hawaiian 15 0 10 20 10 15
Maori 25 15 10 25 25 10
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 80 20 60 95 30 65
Samoan 35 25 15 40 30 15
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 35 25 15 55 35 20
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Owner 245,470 ... ... 356,700 ... ...
Renter 128,285 ... ... 178,800 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Condominium 57,910 ... ... 74,830 ... ...
Not condominium 315,845 ... ... 460,670 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,490 ... ... 3,105 ... ...
1 bedroom 53,485 ... ... 69,835 ... ...
2 bedrooms 77,030 ... ... 121,810 ... ...
3 bedrooms 141,845 ... ... 206,900 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 98,905 ... ... 133,845 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 373,760 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 99,090 ... ... 139,565 ... ...
5 rooms 48,275 ... ... 74,420 ... ...
6 rooms 53,450 ... ... 78,675 ... ...
7 rooms 54,410 ... ... 77,040 ... ...
8 or more rooms 118,535 ... ... 165,800 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 367,900 ... ... 528,580 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 5,860 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
Suitable 356,385 ... ... 513,430 ... ...
Not suitable 17,375 ... ... 22,070 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
1960 or before 65,760 ... ... 88,815 ... ...
1961 to 1980 114,375 ... ... 157,720 ... ...
1981 to 1990 62,060 ... ... 89,185 ... ...
1991 to 2000 44,490 ... ... 68,695 ... ...
2001 to 2005 29,145 ... ... 43,290 ... ...
2006 to 2010 30,250 ... ... 46,525 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 27,675 ... ... 41,265 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 373,755 ... ... 535,495 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 353,780 ... ... 505,590 ... ...
Major repairs needed 19,980 ... ... 29,910 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
1 household maintainer 210,245 ... ... 303,695 ... ...
2 household maintainers 153,665 ... ... 220,105 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 9,845 ... ... 11,695 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 373,755 ... ... 535,500 ... ...
15 to 24 years 15,130 ... ... 20,815 ... ...
25 to 34 years 55,950 ... ... 80,235 ... ...
35 to 44 years 65,740 ... ... 96,220 ... ...
45 to 54 years 81,185 ... ... 116,535 ... ...
55 to 64 years 71,840 ... ... 104,870 ... ...
65 to 74 years 49,280 ... ... 70,370 ... ...
75 to 84 years 25,615 ... ... 34,840 ... ...
85 years and over 9,015 ... ... 11,615 ... ...
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 141 372,615 ... ... 533,580 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 283,950 ... ... 413,450 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 88,665 ... ... 120,130 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 75,100 ... ... 102,825 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 244,670 ... ... 355,260 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.6 ... ... 63.2 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 14.1 ... ... 13.4 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,434 ... ... 1,335 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,505 ... ... 1,424 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 400,148 ... ... 349,818 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 444,589 ... ... 397,495 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 128,240 ... ... 178,745 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 15.9 ... ... 14.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 42.3 ... ... 40.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,112 ... ... 1,018 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,148 ... ... 1,066 ... ...
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 146 761,420 367,445 393,975 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
No certificate, diploma or degree 93,225 46,060 47,165 152,445 77,680 74,765
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 183,110 90,495 92,615 256,775 125,700 131,075
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 485,080 230,890 254,190 664,600 316,585 348,015
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 31,325 19,635 11,695 69,890 42,260 27,630
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 17,270 9,490 7,785 43,010 22,325 20,685
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 14,050 10,140 3,910 26,880 19,935 6,950
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 152,100 67,305 84,800 212,850 94,825 118,025
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 14,955 6,065 8,885 23,635 9,565 14,070
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 286,700 137,890 148,810 358,220 169,935 188,285
Bachelor's degree 175,935 81,070 94,875 222,025 100,370 121,655
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,030 6,865 9,165 20,895 9,060 11,840
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,745 3,355 3,390 7,880 3,900 3,980
Master's degree 72,470 36,285 36,190 89,220 44,635 44,585
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 15,515 10,320 5,195 18,200 11,975 6,230
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 504,210 243,340 260,870 720,165 348,790 371,375
No certificate, diploma or degree 31,550 16,730 14,820 58,790 32,800 25,995
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 96,735 50,010 46,725 141,945 71,920 70,030
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 375,930 176,600 199,325 519,430 244,070 275,355
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 21,575 13,395 8,185 51,690 30,650 21,035
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 11,985 6,470 5,510 32,180 16,215 15,960
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 9,595 6,920 2,675 19,510 14,435 5,070
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 117,680 53,015 64,670 164,090 74,245 89,845
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 9,945 4,205 5,740 16,285 6,805 9,480
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 226,720 105,990 120,735 287,355 132,370 154,985
Bachelor's degree 138,035 62,960 75,080 176,800 78,870 97,930
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 12,205 4,815 7,395 16,215 6,530 9,680
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,345 2,385 2,960 6,350 2,840 3,505
Master's degree 59,850 28,940 30,915 74,535 35,970 38,565
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 11,280 6,895 4,385 13,460 8,160 5,310
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 151 761,420 367,445 393,975 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 276,340 136,555 139,785 409,225 203,375 205,845
Education 26,620 5,965 20,655 39,200 9,095 30,110
13. Education 26,620 5,965 20,655 39,200 9,095 30,110
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,295 7,670 9,625 22,800 10,100 12,700
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,570 2,570 1,000 4,695 3,340 1,350
50. Visual and performing arts 13,725 5,100 8,625 18,110 6,760 11,345
Humanities 33,380 12,595 20,785 44,075 16,945 27,130
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,225 1,070 4,150 7,500 1,660 5,850
23. English language and literature/letters 8,905 2,685 6,225 9,725 2,950 6,780
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,170 2,280 3,890 9,980 3,770 6,205
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 325 95 235 415 135 280
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,375 1,330 1,045 2,955 1,730 1,225
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,755 1,045 715 2,305 1,400 905
54. History 6,510 3,670 2,845 7,775 4,480 3,300
55. French language and literature/letters 2,105 430 1,680 3,410 830 2,580
Social and behavioural sciences and law 87,800 33,780 54,020 111,790 42,535 69,255
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,395 380 1,020 1,685 445 1,240
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,210 3,270 5,945 12,130 4,335 7,795
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 8,930 770 8,155 12,210 1,030 11,185
22. Legal professions and studies 13,860 5,285 8,580 17,565 6,585 10,980
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,770 500 1,270 2,355 615 1,735
42. Psychology 13,205 3,340 9,860 16,665 4,165 12,500
45. Social sciences 39,430 20,230 19,195 49,170 25,355 23,820
Business, management and public administration 94,585 40,685 53,900 136,845 55,860 80,985
30.16 Accounting and computer science 170 85 85 220 105 115
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,805 2,885 6,920 13,560 3,960 9,605
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 84,605 37,715 46,895 123,065 51,795 71,265
Physical and life sciences and technologies 26,185 13,395 12,785 32,150 16,580 15,570
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 12,925 5,340 7,585 15,235 6,285 8,950
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,795 1,875 1,920 4,825 2,500 2,325
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 280 65 210 940 410 535
40. Physical sciences 8,435 5,830 2,610 10,045 6,930 3,115
41. Science technologies/technicians 745 285 465 1,095 455 645
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 34,210 22,165 12,050 44,125 28,720 15,400
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 25,670 18,080 7,590 33,705 23,910 9,785
25. Library science 2,620 545 2,075 3,550 725 2,825
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,895 2,870 2,025 5,740 3,340 2,400
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,030 670 360 1,130 745 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 77,655 66,980 10,675 108,935 95,975 12,960
04. Architecture and related services 4,435 2,855 1,580 5,725 3,690 2,035
14. Engineering 35,330 28,715 6,605 40,470 33,015 7,450
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 16,755 15,010 1,745 23,020 20,755 2,270
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 35 10 30 40 0 30
46. Construction trades 8,345 8,130 210 17,255 16,860 395
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 9,425 9,110 320 15,890 15,420 470
48. Precision production 3,330 3,150 185 6,545 6,225 320
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,685 3,560 3,130 10,215 5,820 4,400
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,650 2,045 1,600 5,600 3,215 2,380
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,035 1,510 1,525 4,620 2,605 2,015
Health and related fields 59,745 13,110 46,635 80,465 17,010 63,455
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 5,840 2,825 3,015 7,595 3,685 3,905
51. Health professions and related programs 51,705 9,120 42,590 70,415 12,010 58,400
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,190 1,165 1,025 2,455 1,305 1,155
Personal, protective and transportation services 20,855 10,960 9,895 33,900 17,910 15,990
12. Personal and culinary services 11,270 3,435 7,835 18,305 5,375 12,930
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 755 615 140 860 715 150
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 430 390 40 610 555 55
43. Security and protective services 6,185 4,515 1,670 10,185 7,640 2,545
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,215 2,010 205 3,935 3,620 310
Other 70 30 40 100 35 65
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 70 30 40 100 35 65
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 151 504,215 243,335 260,870 720,165 348,790 371,375
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 128,285 66,735 61,545 200,740 104,720 96,020
Education 18,350 3,915 14,435 27,415 6,040 21,375
13. Education 18,355 3,910 14,435 27,410 6,040 21,370
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 13,305 5,875 7,425 17,635 7,765 9,870
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,725 1,890 835 3,560 2,430 1,130
50. Visual and performing arts 10,580 3,990 6,595 14,075 5,340 8,740
Humanities 23,905 8,975 14,925 31,020 11,780 19,245
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 4,050 790 3,265 5,960 1,265 4,695
23. English language and literature/letters 6,395 1,935 4,465 6,980 2,125 4,850
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4,280 1,595 2,680 6,265 2,410 3,850
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 250 70 190 320 100 225
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,675 955 720 2,085 1,230 855
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,215 765 455 1,515 950 565
54. History 4,745 2,660 2,085 5,695 3,245 2,450
55. French language and literature/letters 1,285 210 1,070 2,195 450 1,745
Social and behavioural sciences and law 69,965 25,915 44,045 89,800 33,005 56,800
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,150 290 860 1,400 360 1,045
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 7,370 2,605 4,765 9,780 3,465 6,310
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,010 610 6,400 9,825 820 9,000
22. Legal professions and studies 11,665 4,035 7,635 14,730 5,050 9,680
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,450 420 1,035 1,875 505 1,370
42. Psychology 10,095 2,450 7,650 12,925 3,055 9,865
45. Social sciences 31,225 15,510 15,715 39,260 19,740 19,525
Business, management and public administration 75,180 31,660 43,520 110,570 44,005 66,560
30.16 Accounting and computer science 150 70 80 190 85 105
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,815 2,240 5,575 11,000 3,120 7,875
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 67,215 29,350 37,865 99,380 40,800 58,580
Physical and life sciences and technologies 19,025 9,090 9,935 23,275 11,255 12,020
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,760 3,805 5,955 11,800 4,635 7,160
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,665 1,275 1,385 3,255 1,635 1,620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 210 55 155 345 120 225
40. Physical sciences 5,870 3,780 2,095 7,115 4,565 2,550
41. Science technologies/technicians 520 175 345 760 295 465
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 29,745 19,400 10,355 38,635 25,320 13,310
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 23,355 16,380 6,970 30,710 21,735 8,980
25. Library science 1,845 395 1,450 2,585 535 2,055
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,625 2,045 1,580 4,330 2,420 1,910
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 925 575 350 1,015 635 370
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 59,735 50,695 9,040 84,450 73,415 11,035
04. Architecture and related services 3,505 2,165 1,335 4,630 2,865 1,760
14. Engineering 28,120 22,350 5,775 32,495 25,965 6,530
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 12,785 11,435 1,350 17,730 15,960 1,775
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 0 25 30 0 25
46. Construction trades 6,115 5,935 180 12,855 12,535 320
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,845 6,590 255 11,925 11,540 380
48. Precision production 2,335 2,210 120 4,790 4,545 240
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 5,205 2,610 2,590 8,105 4,420 3,685
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,680 1,370 1,305 4,170 2,230 1,940
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,525 1,240 1,285 3,930 2,185 1,745
Health and related fields 45,485 10,160 35,325 62,125 13,400 48,715
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,600 2,195 2,405 6,065 2,895 3,170
51. Health professions and related programs 39,175 7,165 32,005 54,110 9,580 44,530
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,705 795 915 1,950 930 1,015
Personal, protective and transportation services 15,980 8,285 7,695 26,310 13,630 12,675
12. Personal and culinary services 8,585 2,635 5,950 14,200 4,115 10,085
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 630 500 130 720 585 140
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 255 225 30 370 330 45
43. Security and protective services 4,860 3,455 1,405 7,985 5,830 2,160
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,655 1,475 180 3,030 2,775 255
Other 65 30 40 95 40 60
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 65 30 35 100 35 60
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 157 761,420 367,445 393,975 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 276,335 136,555 139,780 409,225 203,375 205,840
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 485,080 230,890 254,190 664,595 316,585 348,015
Location of study inside Canada 407,235 193,450 213,780 573,905 272,765 301,140
Same as province or territory of residence 331,705 157,265 174,440 445,950 210,800 235,150
Different than province or territory of residence 75,530 36,185 39,345 127,950 61,960 65,990
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 77,850 37,445 40,405 90,695 43,820 46,875
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 11,600 6,455 5,145 13,150 7,345 5,810
Philippines 4,420 1,365 3,055 4,620 1,400 3,225
India 5,520 2,655 2,860 5,610 2,700 2,910
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 9,650 5,430 4,225 10,405 5,850 4,550
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,235 2,845 3,395 6,730 3,055 3,675
France 2,075 1,035 1,040 3,775 2,005 1,765
Other 38,350 17,660 20,690 46,405 21,465 24,935
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 157 504,210 243,340 260,870 720,170 348,790 371,375
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 128,280 66,740 61,545 200,740 104,720 96,020
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 375,930 176,600 199,325 519,425 244,070 275,355
Location of study inside Canada 317,875 149,895 167,975 450,640 212,195 238,440
Same as province or territory of residence 260,235 122,380 137,855 351,215 164,240 186,970
Different than province or territory of residence 57,640 27,520 30,125 99,425 47,955 51,475
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,055 26,705 31,350 68,785 31,875 36,915
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,370 4,440 3,930 9,485 5,020 4,460
Philippines 3,825 1,165 2,660 4,005 1,190 2,815
India 3,925 1,830 2,090 4,005 1,870 2,135
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 5,560 3,030 2,530 6,065 3,305 2,755
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 4,565 2,010 2,560 5,035 2,210 2,825
France 1,655 810 850 3,040 1,610 1,435
Other 30,150 13,420 16,730 37,160 16,675 20,490
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 761,420 367,450 393,970 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
In the labour force 513,655 261,410 252,245 727,050 370,620 356,425
Employed 476,540 241,720 234,820 676,480 343,175 333,300
Unemployed 37,120 19,695 17,420 50,570 27,445 23,125
Not in the labour force 247,765 106,035 141,725 346,770 149,340 197,430
Participation rate 67.5 71.1 64.0 67.7 71.3 64.4
Employment rate 62.6 65.8 59.6 63.0 66.0 60.2
Unemployment rate 7.2 7.5 6.9 7.0 7.4 6.5
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 761,420 367,445 393,975 1,073,820 519,960 553,860
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 235,435 100,705 134,730 329,075 141,720 187,355
Worked 525,985 266,745 259,240 744,745 378,240 366,505
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 286,235 155,245 130,990 402,695 217,110 185,585
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 239,750 111,495 128,255 342,045 161,130 180,920
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.3 43.7 42.8 43.3 43.7 42.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 513,660 261,415 252,245 727,050 370,620 356,425
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,570 6,260 6,310 17,220 8,680 8,540
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 501,090 255,155 245,940 709,825 361,940 347,885
Employee 450,125 224,585 225,540 636,730 317,865 318,860
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 50,965 30,565 20,395 73,095 44,070 29,025
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 172 513,660 261,410 252,245 727,045 370,620 356,430
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,570 6,265 6,305 17,225 8,685 8,540
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 501,090 255,150 245,935 709,825 361,940 347,890
0 Management occupations 60,330 36,340 23,985 82,180 49,355 32,825
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 91,300 30,990 60,305 132,805 43,485 89,320
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 61,740 46,610 15,130 76,840 58,225 18,615
3 Health occupations 32,885 7,690 25,195 45,155 10,070 35,085
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 81,805 29,970 51,835 113,425 40,340 73,090
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 19,320 8,515 10,805 25,625 11,240 14,380
6 Sales and service occupations 107,655 53,245 54,410 154,565 76,175 78,385
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 36,775 34,705 2,065 64,375 61,140 3,235
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,345 3,575 775 6,800 5,655 1,155
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 4,940 3,505 1,430 8,055 6,255 1,795
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 173 513,660 261,415 252,245 727,045 370,620 356,430
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,570 6,260 6,310 17,225 8,680 8,540
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 501,090 255,155 245,935 709,825 361,940 347,885
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,240 1,395 845 4,075 2,715 1,355
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 490 425 65 825 720 110
22 Utilities 1,285 935 350 2,290 1,745 545
23 Construction 23,130 20,065 3,065 40,695 36,055 4,635
31-33 Manufacturing 15,670 11,005 4,670 22,430 16,480 5,950
41 Wholesale trade 11,895 8,605 3,285 15,735 11,570 4,165
44-45 Retail trade 52,590 26,900 25,690 75,510 38,780 36,730
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 14,445 10,805 3,645 21,215 15,960 5,250
51 Information and cultural industries 13,980 8,760 5,220 17,840 11,035 6,805
52 Finance and insurance 16,545 7,720 8,825 21,760 9,925 11,835
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 9,155 4,985 4,165 11,870 6,650 5,225
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 51,970 31,780 20,185 62,320 37,660 24,660
55 Management of companies and enterprises 410 155 250 465 185 280
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 21,845 13,310 8,540 32,130 19,995 12,135
61 Educational services 40,890 13,845 27,045 57,685 19,070 38,615
62 Health care and social assistance 54,620 11,735 42,880 78,410 16,175 62,230
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 10,005 4,850 5,155 14,790 7,380 7,410
72 Accommodation and food services 33,720 16,905 16,810 47,215 23,080 24,130
81 Other services (except public administration) 20,860 8,330 12,530 29,765 12,200 17,565
91 Public administration 105,355 52,655 52,700 152,810 74,555 78,260
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 174 476,540 241,720 234,820 676,480 343,175 333,300
Worked at home 34,565 17,295 17,270 46,415 23,140 23,280
Worked outside Canada 2,130 1,470 660 2,490 1,680 810
No fixed workplace address 39,375 27,920 11,450 59,925 44,240 15,680
Worked at usual place 400,475 195,035 205,440 567,645 274,120 293,525
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 400,475 195,030 205,445 567,645 274,115 293,525
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 370,510 179,440 191,070 449,910 214,200 235,705
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 0 0 0 2,350 1,170 1,175
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 8,795 4,815 3,975 40,615 20,390 20,225
Commute to a different province or territory 21,170 10,775 10,395 74,770 38,350 36,420
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 175 439,850 222,955 216,895 627,570 318,360 309,215
Car, truck, van - as a driver 275,620 149,520 126,095 415,370 224,415 190,960
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 25,250 7,935 17,320 36,845 11,580 25,260
Public transit 90,690 40,690 49,995 115,005 50,935 64,070
Walked 32,450 15,295 17,155 39,465 18,585 20,875
Bicycle 11,465 7,375 4,085 14,895 9,855 5,040
Other method 4,380 2,140 2,240 5,995 2,990 3,010
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 176 439,845 222,950 216,890 627,570 318,360 309,210
Less than 15 minutes 87,280 42,115 45,165 124,945 59,125 65,820
15 to 29 minutes 167,425 86,430 80,990 226,235 116,285 109,945
30 to 44 minutes 108,740 56,795 51,945 160,070 84,175 75,900
45 to 59 minutes 44,635 21,745 22,890 69,085 34,790 34,300
60 minutes and over 31,770 15,875 15,900 47,235 23,990 23,245
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 177 439,850 222,955 216,895 627,570 318,360 309,210
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 18,975 12,520 6,450 34,610 23,630 10,980
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 75,715 41,605 34,110 122,735 68,180 54,560
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 128,840 61,685 67,150 185,570 87,235 98,335
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 108,525 52,270 56,255 140,045 65,545 74,500
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 51,015 24,560 26,455 64,600 30,595 34,005
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 56,780 30,315 26,460 80,010 43,180 36,830
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 178 540,925 274,115 266,815 765,590 388,485 377,110
Single responses 514,005 261,905 252,100 718,360 365,860 352,505
Official languages 510,545 260,165 250,385 714,285 363,795 350,490
English 485,330 250,895 234,435 570,925 298,020 272,905
French 25,220 9,270 15,945 143,360 65,775 77,585
Non-official languages 3,460 1,740 1,720 4,080 2,065 2,015
Aboriginal languages 35 10 25 90 30 50
Algonquian languages 10 0 10 55 25 30
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 55 25 30
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 20 10 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. 0 0 10 40 15 25
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 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 25 0 20 25 10 25
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 25 0 20 25 0 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,425 1,735 1,695 3,995 2,030 1,960
Afro-Asiatic languages 610 360 250 670 405 270
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 20 0 20 20 0 20
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 20 0 20 20 0 20
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 590 360 230 655 400 250
Amharic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Arabic 565 350 220 630 390 235
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 10 20 10 10
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 135 50 90 175 60 105
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Vietnamese 140 50 90 165 60 110
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 45 20 25 50 20 25
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 10 0 15 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 10 20 30 10 20
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 20 10 10 30 15 15
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 15 10 10 25 10 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 10 15 0 10 10 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tamil 10 0 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 880 380 495 1,210 565 650
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 265 90 180 295 110 185
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 265 90 175 295 110 185
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 10 0 15 0 0
Bulgarian 10 10 0 15 15 0
Croatian 10 10 0 10 0 0
Czech 10 0 0 0 10 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 45 10 30 45 10 35
Russian 150 40 110 155 45 110
Serbian 25 10 10 25 10 15
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 30 10 15 30 10 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 10 0 0 10 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 115 45 65 165 70 90
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 0 0 10 10 0
Dutch 20 10 0 20 10 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 75 30 45 120 50 70
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 10 10 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 10 0 0 10 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 15 10 10 15 0 10
Indo-Iranian languages 115 55 60 130 70 65
Indo-Aryan languages 55 35 20 55 35 20
Bengali 10 10 0 10 10 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hindi 20 15 10 15 15 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 0 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 20 15 10 20 15 10
Iranian languages 60 25 35 75 35 40
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 10 0 0 10 10 10
Persian (Farsi) 55 20 30 60 30 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 365 185 185 605 305 300
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 40 30 15 40 30 10
Portuguese 85 60 25 130 80 45
Romanian 0 0 0 10 10 10
Spanish 235 90 145 420 190 235
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 60 25 30 60 25 35
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 85 45 45 90 50 40
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 25 10 10 35 15 20
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 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) 15 0 10 15 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 10 0 10 10 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
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 40 20 25 65 25 45
American Sign Language 30 15 15 35 15 25
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 10 20 0 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 10 10 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,425 750 675 1,495 790 710
Chinese languages 1,420 745 670 1,490 785 705
Cantonese 555 315 240 560 315 245
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 815 390 425 885 435 455
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 0 10 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 45 35 0 40 35 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Burmese 0 10 0 10 10 10
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 40 20 15 55 30 25
Lao 10 10 0 15 10 10
Thai 25 15 10 40 20 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 25 10 15 30 20 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 10 10 0
Turkish 15 0 10 20 0 10
Uyghur 10 0 0 10 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 0 10 10 10
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 10 10 10 10 10
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Multiple responses 26,920 12,210 14,715 47,225 22,625 24,600
English and French 22,895 10,265 12,630 42,540 20,330 22,205
English and non-official language 3,260 1,590 1,670 3,520 1,710 1,805
French and non-official language 70 20 50 175 80 95
English, French and non-official language 700 335 365 1,000 505 495
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 179 540,930 274,115 266,815 765,590 388,480 377,110
None 409,325 213,980 195,345 523,350 272,620 250,735
English 18,690 7,490 11,205 82,440 38,360 44,080
French 102,315 47,390 54,925 147,035 71,190 75,845
Non-official language 9,095 4,585 4,505 10,575 5,325 5,250
Aboriginal 130 45 80 185 55 125
Non-Aboriginal 8,965 4,540 4,430 10,395 5,270 5,120
English and French 120 40 75 160 60 100
English and non-official language 140 60 80 440 200 245
French and non-official language 1,230 565 670 1,570 715 850
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 15 10 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 907,585 441,825 465,760 1,287,080 628,740 658,340
Non-movers 784,725 381,500 403,225 1,116,265 545,040 571,220
Movers 122,860 60,325 62,540 170,825 83,695 87,125
Non-migrants 85,915 42,250 43,670 116,225 56,810 59,415
Migrants 36,945 18,075 18,865 54,595 26,885 27,710
Internal migrants 24,555 11,835 12,720 39,610 19,390 20,220
Intraprovincial migrants 13,880 6,560 7,320 24,210 11,575 12,630
Interprovincial migrants 10,670 5,275 5,395 15,400 7,815 7,590
External migrants 12,390 6,235 6,150 14,980 7,500 7,490
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 868,130 422,015 446,120 1,228,450 599,130 629,320
Non-movers 524,035 253,965 270,065 748,410 364,850 383,560
Movers 344,095 168,050 176,055 480,040 234,275 245,760
Non-migrants 228,065 111,475 116,590 310,975 151,435 159,545
Migrants 116,030 56,570 59,465 169,060 82,845 86,220
Internal migrants 74,770 35,860 38,905 119,125 57,835 61,290
Intraprovincial migrants 42,440 20,155 22,285 73,840 35,405 38,440
Interprovincial migrants 32,325 15,700 16,625 45,280 22,435 22,850
External migrants 41,265 20,715 20,555 49,935 25,005 24,930

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Ottawa, CV [Census subdivision], Ontario and Ottawa - Gatineau [Census metropolitan area], Ontario/Quebec (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 26, 2024).

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