Census Profile, 2016 Census
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie [Economic region], Ontario and Canada [Country]

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Characteristic Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,299,265 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,218,400 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.6 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 534,583 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 494,567 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 125.2 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 10,375.57 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,299,265 640,085 659,185 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 225,050 115,210 109,840 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 71,035 36,525 34,510 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 76,900 39,425 37,475 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 77,110 39,255 37,860 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 865,965 430,140 435,825 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 81,095 41,620 39,475 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 88,245 45,855 42,385 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 82,530 41,730 40,805 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 82,405 40,705 41,700 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 80,525 39,480 41,045 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 84,575 41,430 43,150 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 90,120 44,235 45,880 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 102,935 50,740 52,195 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 94,195 46,110 48,090 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 79,345 38,240 41,100 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 208,250 94,735 113,520 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 68,795 32,895 35,905 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 50,195 23,765 26,430 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 36,010 16,695 19,310 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 26,370 11,725 14,645 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 26,885 9,655 17,230 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 17,155 6,670 10,490 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 7,775 2,560 5,215 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 1,730 400 1,330 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 220 30 190 8,230 1,340 6,890
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 17.3 18.0 16.7 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 66.7 67.2 66.1 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 16.0 14.8 17.2 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 2.1 1.5 2.6 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 40.3 39.4 41.2 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 40.6 39.4 41.7 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 494,565 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 318,975 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 34,180 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 140,075 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 24,315 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 44,380 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 17,485 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 52,855 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 1,040 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,340 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 494,565 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 115,905 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 171,145 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 81,380 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 79,605 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 46,530 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,278,730 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 2.6 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,074,220 524,875 549,340 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 637,225 318,390 318,835 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 533,420 266,615 266,805 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 103,800 51,770 52,030 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 436,995 206,485 230,510 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 284,305 155,440 128,860 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 33,330 14,370 18,960 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 61,400 24,290 37,105 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 57,965 12,385 45,585 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 371,540 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 181,855 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 80,175 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 76,655 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 32,850 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 371,540 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 313,020 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 261,150 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 51,870 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 58,520 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 45,845 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 12,675 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 313,020 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 147,340 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 165,680 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 62,465 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 71,825 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 31,395 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 58,520 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 34,520 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 17,710 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 6,285 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 190,775 92,285 98,495 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 494,565 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 348,090 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 137,660 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 210,430 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 11,520 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 134,955 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 115,910 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 19,050 ... ... 582,350 ... ...
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 1,285,900 634,740 651,155 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 1,184,055 591,250 592,805 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 675 305 375 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 86,965 37,310 49,650 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 14,200 5,870 8,325 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 1,285,900 634,745 651,155 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 1,248,885 618,155 630,730 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 18,865 8,855 10,010 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 4,230 2,000 2,235 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 13,915 5,735 8,180 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 20,985 9,855 11,130 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.6 1.6 1.7 22.8 22.7 22.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 1,285,900 634,740 651,155 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 1,266,160 625,225 640,935 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 1,052,665 521,140 531,530 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 1,032,930 511,860 521,070 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 19,740 9,285 10,455 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 213,495 104,085 109,415 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 330 155 180 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 290 135 150 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 20 10 10 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 5 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 315 125 190
Plains Cree 0 0 0 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 10 0 10 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 0 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 10 5 5 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 0 0 5 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 255 120 135 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 5 5 5 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 250 120 135 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 5 5 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 0 0 0 190 85 105
Carrier 0 0 0 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin 0 0 0 660 295 360
Dene 5 0 0 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in 0 0 0 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 80 25 50
Sekani 0 0 0 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 5 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 765 365 400
South Slavey 0 0 0 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 180 90 90
Tahltan 0 0 0 95 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 0 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 15 5 10 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 15 5 10 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 15 5 10 1,115 485 635
Cayuga 5 0 0 45 20 20
Mohawk 15 0 10 980 430 555
Oneida 0 0 0 55 20 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 5 0 5 465 230 235
Salish languages 0 0 0 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 0 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 0 0 0 475 225 245
Lillooet 0 0 0 315 155 155
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 445 225 220
Squamish 0 0 0 40 20 20
Straits 0 0 0 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 255 135 125
Siouan languages 0 0 0 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 0 0 0 1,215 570 635
Stoney 0 0 0 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Tlingit 0 0 0 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 880 435 445
Nisga'a 0 0 0 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 5 0 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 213,165 103,935 109,230 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 13,145 6,785 6,355 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 30 15 15 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 30 15 15 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 1,305 630 670 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 115 65 50 805 455 350
Oromo 90 45 45 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 1,060 500 555 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 365 195 170
Semitic languages 11,790 6,125 5,670 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 1,035 510 525 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 8,185 4,305 3,885 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 645 320 330 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 95 50 45 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 15 5 10 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 295 170 125 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 360 180 185 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 1,060 545 510 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 100 50 50 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 6,995 3,320 3,675 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 640 295 340 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 6,355 3,020 3,330 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 6,110 2,260 3,850 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 15 10 5 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 275 90 185 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 5 5 0 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 95 30 65 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 305 105 195 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 0 0 5 1,430 665 760
Malay 295 120 175 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 35 15 20 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 15 0 10 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4,985 1,855 3,130 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 15 5 10 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 65 25 40 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 235 125 115 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 55 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 130 75 55 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 3,260 1,705 1,555 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 135 75 65 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 925 485 440 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 1,795 920 875 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 390 220 170 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 485 235 255 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 149,345 73,425 75,920 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 1,190 625 565 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 835 410 425 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 31,980 15,215 16,765 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 690 335 360 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 310 150 155 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 385 185 200 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 31,290 14,880 16,410 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 35 10 25 810 385 430
Bosnian 675 340 340 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 250 125 130 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 2,945 1,490 1,460 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 1,345 620 725 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 630 305 325 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 10,690 4,995 5,695 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 4,365 2,020 2,345 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 5,895 2,955 2,940 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 625 305 325 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 965 450 520 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 555 260 295 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 2,040 880 1,155 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 265 125 140 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 105 50 55 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 40 20 15 1,090 540 550
Welsh 50 20 30 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 530 295 235
Germanic languages 35,435 17,065 18,375 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 260 135 120 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 595 275 320 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 7,015 3,455 3,560 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 155 75 75 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 26,875 12,880 13,995 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 20 10 10 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 85 45 45 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 230 90 135 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 145 60 90 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 40 20 15 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 525 280 240
Greek 2,485 1,250 1,230 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 29,895 15,385 14,510 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 22,255 11,470 10,780 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 1,365 735 625 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 3,980 2,055 1,930 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 2,380 1,280 1,100 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 5 5 5 565 300 265
Konkani 70 40 30 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 225 115 110 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 560 280 275 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 45 20 25 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 7,920 4,020 3,895 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 310 150 160 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 465 230 240 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 4,930 2,540 2,390 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 7,385 3,785 3,605 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 740 400 340 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 1,225 645 585 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 5,420 2,740 2,680 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 255 130 125 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 47,430 23,435 23,990 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 20 10 10 865 440 425
Italian 10,935 5,815 5,115 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 15,750 7,715 8,040 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 6,545 3,160 3,385 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 14,160 6,720 7,435 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 720 380 340
Japanese 770 290 485 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 20 10 10 1,715 910 805
Georgian 20 10 10 1,715 910 805
Korean 3,160 1,500 1,655 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 10 5 5 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 10 5 5 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 1,150 560 585 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 170 90 80 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 5 0 0 1,535 815 720
Edo 20 5 5 1,670 770 900
Ewe 25 20 10 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 10 5 5 920 445 470
Ganda 15 5 15 1,295 625 665
Igbo 60 40 20 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 10 5 5 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 15 10 15 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 50 25 25 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 155 65 85 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 210 100 120 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 10 5 5 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 180 105 80 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 205 85 120 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 325 160 165 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 10 10 0 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 315 155 160 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 290 135 150 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 150 65 90 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 135 75 60 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 19,620 9,505 10,115 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 19,210 9,290 9,915 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 4,300 2,055 2,250 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 125 60 65 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 13,240 6,410 6,825 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 10 5 10 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 465 225 235 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 155 70 85 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 900 455 445 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 415 215 200 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 150 75 75 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 130 70 65 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 20 10 5 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 110 60 50 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 1,635 725 905 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 1,355 640 720 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 275 90 185 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 80 35 55
Turkic languages 1,540 770 770 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 85 45 35 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 1,035 525 510 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 20 5 15 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 355 170 190 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 5,000 2,370 2,630 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 330 140 190 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 745 330 420 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 3,925 1,900 2,025 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 70 45 30 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 19,740 9,520 10,215 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 3,415 1,530 1,890 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 15,450 7,580 7,870 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 420 205 215 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 450 210 240 33,900 16,535 17,365
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 1,285,900 634,740 651,155 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 1,244,580 614,615 629,965 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 1,143,845 565,640 578,205 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 1,137,765 562,840 574,925 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 6,085 2,800 3,285 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 100,735 48,970 51,760 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 75 35 40 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 65 35 30 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 0 0 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 110 55 60
Plains Cree 0 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 0 0 0 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 60 30 30 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 60 25 30 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10,255 5,120 5,135
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 50 30 20
Carrier 0 0 0 245 115 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 255 125 130
Dene 0 0 0 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in 0 0 0 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 0 0 0 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 55 55
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 0 0 0 10 5 0
Inuit languages 5 0 0 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 0 0 5 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 5 0 5 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 5 0 5 255 115 140
Oneida 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 5 5 5 85 40 45
Salish languages 0 0 0 285 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 45 20 25
Lillooet 0 0 0 25 15 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 55 30 20
Squamish 0 0 0 5 0 5
Straits 0 0 0 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 0 0 0 255 140 120
Stoney 0 0 0 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 315 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 15
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 75 45 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 5 0 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 100,655 48,940 51,715 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,980 3,945 4,040 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 15 10 5 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 15 10 10 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 835 385 450 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 95 50 50 620 330 285
Oromo 50 20 30 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 670 305 365 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 185 85 95
Semitic languages 7,125 3,550 3,575 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 670 325 350 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 5,045 2,530 2,515 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 385 180 205 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 50 25 25 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 5 5 5 735 335 400
Hebrew 135 70 70 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 50 25 20 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 735 375 360 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,580 2,175 2,400 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 325 145 180 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 4,255 2,030 2,225 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 2,180 970 1,215 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 0 0 0 290 140 155
Cebuano 65 25 40 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 5 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 45 15 30 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 100 45 60 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 0 0 0 435 220 210
Malay 80 35 40 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 5 10 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 0 0 0 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,865 830 1,030 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 100 45 50 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 5 0 5 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 50 25 30 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 35 25 15 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 1,890 960 930 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 65 35 30 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 525 280 245 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 1,100 545 555 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 185 100 90 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 190 85 105 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 64,020 31,135 32,890 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 650 330 315 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 500 245 255 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 14,020 6,795 7,225 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 130 50 70 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 40 15 20 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 85 35 55 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 13,895 6,740 7,155 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 10 5 5 230 105 120
Bosnian 345 185 165 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 90 50 45 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 1,065 520 545 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 350 165 180 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 240 110 130 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 4,170 2,025 2,145 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 2,665 1,290 1,375 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 3,635 1,790 1,840 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 275 130 150 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 280 125 155 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 40 50 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 570 255 310 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 670 310 360
Celtic languages 5 0 0 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 5 0 0 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 50 30
Germanic languages 11,170 5,455 5,705 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 80 45 45 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 25 10 15 855 410 445
Dutch 910 450 460 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 10 5 5 185 95 90
German 10,000 4,880 5,115 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 10 5 0 270 120 150
Norwegian 0 0 0 345 145 200
Swedish 35 20 15 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 5 355 170 185
Yiddish 5 0 0 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 85 45 45 1,625 820 810
Greek 780 360 420 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 18,170 9,045 9,130 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 13,315 6,670 6,645 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 780 395 385 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 2,505 1,245 1,265 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 1,135 575 560 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 0 0 0 135 70 70
Konkani 20 15 5 720 355 370
Marathi 90 45 50 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 390 190 200 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 25 10 10 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,185 2,605 2,580 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 165 75 90 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 225 115 115 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 2,795 1,410 1,390 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 4,725 2,315 2,410 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 410 205 205 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 705 345 360 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 3,615 1,765 1,845 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 125 60 65 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 18,730 8,900 9,830 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 15 5 10 355 165 190
Italian 2,375 1,095 1,275 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 6,025 2,835 3,180 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 3,160 1,530 1,625 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 7,165 3,425 3,740 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 180 85 95
Japanese 400 190 210 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 10 5 5 1,040 565 475
Georgian 10 5 5 1,035 565 475
Korean 2,220 1,045 1,175 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 5 0 0 910 440 470
Mongolian 5 5 0 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 295 130 165 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 45 20 25 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 0 0 0 340 180 160
Edo 0 0 0 415 175 240
Ewe 5 0 5 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 825 400 425
Ga 0 0 0 250 105 140
Ganda 5 0 0 345 160 185
Igbo 15 5 5 1,000 485 510
Lingala 5 5 0 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 0 0 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5 5 5 1,530 670 865
Shona 35 15 20 1,035 475 560
Swahili 90 40 50 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 0 0 0 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 40 20 20 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40 25 25 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 135 70 65 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 0 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 130 70 65 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 375 215 160 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 150 75 75 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 230 140 90 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 13,270 6,525 6,745 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 12,925 6,345 6,575 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 2,480 1,185 1,295 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 45 25 25 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 9,615 4,745 4,865 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 5 0 5 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 145 70 75 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 90 45 45 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 540 280 260 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 345 180 165 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 145 75 65 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 125 60 65 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 5 5 5 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 75 35 40 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 790 375 410 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 680 320 355 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 110 55 55 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 780 380 405 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 1,245 640 610
Turkish 520 260 260 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 5 0 0 610 315 290
Uzbek 215 95 115 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 455 230 225
Uralic languages 1,405 675 730 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 25 5 20 975 365 610
Finnish 125 50 70 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 1,255 620 640 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 41,320 20,125 21,195 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 1,940 880 1,060 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 38,560 18,880 19,680 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 130 60 75 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 690 310 375 69,315 33,465 35,850
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 1,285,900 634,740 651,160 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 1,157,640 573,510 584,130 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 46,095 22,790 23,305 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 14,865 6,320 8,545 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 65,205 31,145 34,060 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 485 215 270 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 64,720 30,930 33,790 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 295 125 170 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 965 495 465 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 820 345 470 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 25 15 10 2,080 1,075 1,010
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,013,960 497,635 516,325 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,573 43,515 29,395 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,014,190 497,660 516,530 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,178 38,508 27,069 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 923,875 462,625 461,250 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,060 42,938 26,603 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 712,100 315,780 396,320 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,497 2,191 5,605 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 775,960 402,045 373,910 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,387 43,396 28,745 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,014,270 497,690 516,580 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,543 55,402 38,008 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,014,525 497,710 516,815 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,735 45,087 32,618 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 923,690 462,845 460,845 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,411 54,930 35,851 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 711,960 315,685 396,280 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,390 6,807 7,854 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 775,955 402,150 373,810 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,128 53,323 36,313 46,057 54,369 37,193
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
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 24 395,495 226,575 168,920 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,004 60,193 46,985 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 63,736 71,049 53,927 65,997 74,289 55,510
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.9 92.2 84.2 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 74.2 77.9 69.1 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.1 7.8 15.8 11.7 8.4 16.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 40,135 18,745 21,395 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 1,013,955 497,630 516,320 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 96.2 96.4 96.0 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 137,460 58,005 79,455 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 164,750 64,190 100,565 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 139,090 56,770 82,315 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 116,210 51,465 64,740 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 105,980 50,925 55,050 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 85,370 45,845 39,525 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 65,560 38,410 27,150 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 48,920 30,430 18,485 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 37,925 24,040 13,880 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 32,615 19,465 13,155 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 80,075 58,080 21,995 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 55,820 39,550 16,275 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 24,255 18,530 5,720 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 39,905 18,715 21,185 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 1,014,185 497,660 516,530 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 96.2 96.4 96.1 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 141,655 59,080 82,570 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 172,970 67,635 105,335 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 161,255 66,955 94,300 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 141,475 65,325 76,150 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 121,890 63,380 58,505 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 87,310 50,980 36,330 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 61,320 38,640 22,680 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 46,010 28,360 17,650 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 80,305 57,295 23,005 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 28,225 18,740 9,485 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 16,055 11,430 4,630 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 36,030 27,130 8,900 1,095,140 804,690 290,445
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,054,095 516,380 537,720 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 278,135 114,330 163,805 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 775,960 402,045 373,910 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 73.6 77.9 69.5 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 102,085 48,355 53,730 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 62,120 26,505 35,615 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 99,860 42,900 56,960 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 81,185 35,105 46,080 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 79,785 35,400 44,390 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 76,075 37,615 38,465 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 64,140 35,925 28,225 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 49,350 30,115 19,235 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 38,390 24,555 13,840 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 122,955 85,580 37,370 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 31,090 20,180 10,910 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 28,460 16,985 11,475 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 63,405 48,420 14,990 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 494,565 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 78,245 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,404 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 115,910 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,834 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,822 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 378,660 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 93,489 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 81,172 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 494,565 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 95,452 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,460 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 116,005 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,437 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 39,689 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 378,565 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,165 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,647 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 494,570 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,060 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,835 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 10,585 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 14,045 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 17,980 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 15,945 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 18,210 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 19,290 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 19,290 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 19,255 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 37,595 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 35,945 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 34,010 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 31,675 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 29,740 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 180,105 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 59,860 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 41,625 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 45,230 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 33,390 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 494,565 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,575 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,965 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 10,810 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 14,745 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 20,125 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 17,950 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 21,305 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 22,945 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 23,240 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 23,410 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 45,255 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 42,460 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 40,075 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 36,180 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 31,135 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 133,395 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 57,170 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 33,705 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 42,525 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 364,605 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 93,571 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 81,118 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 134,360 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,048 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 71,643 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 167,045 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 117,918 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 100,548 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 53,470 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,739 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 51,225 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 364,575 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 110,523 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,760 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 134,200 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 99,384 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,188 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 167,410 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 134,079 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,467 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 53,210 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,523 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,436 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 164,245 81,380 82,865 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,090 36,358 30,511 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 30,138 32,563 28,208 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 163,950 80,585 83,365 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,168 45,190 39,247 42,939 46,085 39,915
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,650 37,484 33,877 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,278,730 631,340 647,385 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 581,580 278,145 303,435 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 103,655 50,135 53,515 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 106,315 47,830 58,485 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 116,685 55,160 61,530 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 123,495 59,900 63,590 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 131,435 65,125 66,310 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 697,150 353,195 343,950 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 138,050 68,770 69,280 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 142,315 71,970 70,350 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 147,225 74,645 72,580 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 147,555 75,155 72,395 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 122,000 62,655 59,350 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475
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 1,277,205 630,570 646,635 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 271,350 138,855 132,500 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 85,655 44,065 41,590 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 811,740 401,535 410,210 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 194,115 90,185 103,925 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 145,320 67,090 78,225 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 39,170 20,075 19,100 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 13,660 7,065 6,595 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 86,960 39,995 46,965 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 19,190 7,025 12,165 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 11.4 10.6 12.1 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 14.4 14.5 14.4 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 15.9 16.0 15.9 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 10.7 10.0 11.4 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 9.9 7.8 11.7 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 78,385 38,700 39,685 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 18,060 9,290 8,775 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 6,165 3,215 2,955 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 56,690 27,860 28,830 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 3,635 1,545 2,085 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 6.1 6.1 6.1 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 6.7 6.7 6.6 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 7.2 7.3 7.1 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 7.0 6.9 7.0 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 1.9 1.7 2.0 5.1 4.1 5.9
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 1,278,730 631,340 647,390 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 1,264,640 625,550 639,090 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 1,263,935 625,260 638,665 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 87,010 36,870 50,145 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 260,825 126,910 133,920 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 1,075 465 610 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 975 430 545 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 25 10 20 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree 0 0 0 195 80 115
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 545 225 320
Plains Cree 10 0 10 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 0 0 0 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 15 0 0 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 10 25 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 35 10 25 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 925 415 505 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 20 0 10 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 895 405 485 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 0 340 180 165
Carrier 0 0 0 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 0 0 0 1,150 535 610
Dene 0 0 0 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,375 1,210 1,165
Gwich'in 10 0 0 360 165 200
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 150 60 90
Sekani 0 0 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 0 0 0 270 140 130
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 35 50
Haida 0 0 0 465 205 260
Inuit languages 40 15 25 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 30 0 25 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 20 10 10 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 10 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 10 10 10 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 40 10 35 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 0 0 0 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 110
Halkomelem 0 0 0 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 0 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 0 0 0 820 370 450
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 1,305 640 665
Squamish 0 0 0 285 125 155
Straits 0 0 0 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 565 295 270
Siouan languages 0 0 0 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota 0 0 0 1,760 870 890
Stoney 0 0 0 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 70 70
Tlingit 0 0 0 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 0 0 0 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 0 0 0 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 1,490 680 805
Haisla 0 0 0 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 10 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 259,760 126,450 133,315 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 16,870 8,735 8,135 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 20 15 10 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 10 0 0 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 15 0 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 1,635 840 795 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 175 90 85 1,085 625 470
Oromo 85 50 45 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 1,275 645 630 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 115 70 50 480 220 265
Semitic languages 15,465 8,010 7,455 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 1,485 750 735 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 11,055 5,760 5,295 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 690 335 355 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 115 65 50 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 0 0 0 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 1,070 590 480 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 535 290 240 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 1,380 655 720 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 115 60 55 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 25 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,475 4,000 4,470 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 860 360 500 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 7,670 3,665 4,005 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 7,895 2,910 4,980 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 0 0 0 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 340 85 255 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 0 0 0 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 150 55 95 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 305 75 230 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 0 0 0 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 635 280 355 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 50 20 30 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 10 10 10 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,040 2,575 4,470 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 15 0 15 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 70 25 45 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 805 410 395 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 30 20 10 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 350 170 170 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 450 235 210 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 4,230 2,235 2,000 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 320 170 145 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 1,110 565 550 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 2,530 1,325 1,205 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 570 330 240 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 500 235 260 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 186,235 91,060 95,175 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 1,265 700 565 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 1,085 530 555 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 36,970 17,630 19,350 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 865 405 460 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 430 220 210 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 430 185 250 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 36,245 17,305 18,945 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 90 35 55 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 1,085 530 560 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 355 165 195 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 4,510 2,235 2,280 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 1,730 840 885 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 845 405 435 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 12,215 5,730 6,490 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 6,110 2,830 3,275 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 7,645 3,920 3,730 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 790 375 415 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 1,175 580 595 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 760 340 420 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 2,465 1,030 1,435 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 300 140 165 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 270 130 140 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 140 70 70 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 70 25 55 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 65 45 20 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 43,685 20,840 22,845 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 585 300 285 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 755 335 425 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 9,965 4,645 5,325 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 190 80 110 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 34,035 16,465 17,565 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 20 10 0 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 230 120 115 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 450 205 245 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 135 60 75 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 30 15 25 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 400 215 185 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 3,375 1,665 1,705 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 36,750 18,940 17,810 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 29,215 15,190 14,020 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 1,715 950 760 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 4,895 2,505 2,390 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 10,115 5,300 4,810 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 20 10 10 905 490 420
Konkani 125 65 55 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 365 190 175 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 700 365 335 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 35 10 25 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 11,015 5,770 5,250 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 495 225 270 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 805 400 405 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 8,155 4,280 3,880 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 8,140 4,055 4,080 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 910 455 455 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 1,390 715 675 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 6,215 3,080 3,130 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 390 170 220 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 67,265 32,725 34,535 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 25 25 0 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 16,000 8,285 7,715 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 20,175 10,065 10,115 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 7,970 3,815 4,165 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 25,240 11,545 13,695 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 105 65 35 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 1,525 780 750 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 10 0 15 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 15 0 15 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 3,425 1,615 1,805 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 20 15 10 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 20 15 0 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 2,305 1,220 1,090 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 265 145 115 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 10 0 0 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 45 30 15 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 35 25 10 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 15 10 10 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 10 15 0 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 25 0 25 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 150 110 40 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 150 85 70 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 35 10 30 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 70 15 50 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 210 105 105 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 760 385 370 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 10 10 0 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 425 240 185 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 400 200 195 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 440 200 235 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 10 0 10 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 430 195 230 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 2,065 765 1,300 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 1,155 395 765 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 930 380 555 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 22,510 11,110 11,400 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 22,065 10,880 11,180 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 5,975 2,910 3,070 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 195 90 105 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 16,100 7,865 8,230 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 10 0 0 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 660 325 340 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 225 120 100 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,130 590 545 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 485 250 230 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 185 85 100 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 120 65 60 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 20 15 10 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 285 150 140 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 1,910 960 950 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 1,590 795 790 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 395 175 215 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 2,365 1,235 1,125 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 150 95 50 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 1,725 920 805 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 10 0 10 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 455 220 235 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 105 45 60 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 5,870 2,810 3,065 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 440 195 240 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 785 320 465 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 4,655 2,295 2,360 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 215 105 110 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,278,730 631,345 647,390 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,220,120 602,845 617,275 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 265,080 135,935 129,145 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 955,040 466,910 488,130 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 58,610 28,500 30,115 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400
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 1,278,735 631,340 647,390 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,038,695 514,830 523,865 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 227,015 109,615 117,405 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 86,255 41,590 44,670 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 29,685 14,635 15,055 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 40,515 19,635 20,875 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 47,915 22,935 24,980 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 24,650 11,930 12,720 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 23,265 11,005 12,265 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 22,645 10,815 11,830 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 13,020 6,900 6,120 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 227,015 109,615 117,400 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 28,080 14,125 13,955 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 47,240 24,300 22,935 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 52,115 23,725 28,390 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 85,435 41,190 44,240 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 14,145 6,260 7,885 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 227,015 109,615 117,405 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 33,275 15,170 18,105 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 1,065 460 600 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 2,220 980 1,240 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 2,570 1,195 1,370 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 3,465 1,530 1,930 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 95 55 40 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 3,905 1,860 2,045 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 2,225 1,070 1,155 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 495 235 260 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 1,800 885 915 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 8,665 3,545 5,120 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 6,785 3,350 3,435 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 111,940 54,420 57,520 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,565 1,830 1,735 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 2,865 1,425 1,445 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 815 425 385 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 9,870 4,685 5,180 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 1,275 635 640 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 1,970 995 975 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,420 685 735 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 6,940 3,790 3,155 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 6,405 3,175 3,230 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 8,345 3,885 4,460 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 11,370 5,590 5,780 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 6,290 2,970 3,315 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 1,860 835 1,025 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 3,475 1,745 1,730 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 1,800 815 985 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 33,515 16,055 17,465 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 10,155 4,880 5,270 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 11,380 5,750 5,630 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 90 50 40 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 1,610 815 795 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 1,265 660 605 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 800 375 425 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 140 75 65 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 635 360 285 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 795 375 420 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 1,290 635 660 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 4,745 2,405 2,345 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 69,500 33,795 35,700 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 2,230 1,070 1,165 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 1,090 580 510 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 9,960 4,630 5,325 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,225 670 560 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 13,330 6,785 6,545 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,580 1,375 1,205 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 2,540 1,310 1,225 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 315 105 210 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 2,335 1,180 1,160 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 980 510 465 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 5,700 2,980 2,720 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 7,005 2,755 4,255 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 1,985 985 995 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,965 990 980 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 735 340 390 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 5,970 2,755 3,215 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 9,550 4,770 4,785 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 925 480 445 57,030 28,210 28,825
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 22,645 10,820 11,830 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 2,995 1,380 1,615 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 140 70 70 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 345 120 230 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 165 65 95 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 35 20 10 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 255 155 105 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 340 180 165 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 915 375 540 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 85 40 45 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 710 355 360 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 3,395 1,665 1,730 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 105 60 40 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 200 95 110 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 115 65 50 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 30 10 20 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 315 130 185 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 195 70 125 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 210 95 115 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 820 465 350 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 1,400 670 730 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 2,265 1,120 1,150 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 10 10 0 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 10 10 10 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 35 20 15 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 0 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 315 145 165 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 525 260 270 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 325 160 165 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 20 10 10 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 170 95 70 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 210 100 115 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 140 60 80 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 10 10 0 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 485 250 240 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 13,890 6,575 7,315 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 305 115 190 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 210 95 115 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,130 975 1,150 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 30 10 20 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 2,770 1,480 1,295 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 630 330 295 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 925 525 400 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 110 70 40 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 60 20 45 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 210 85 125 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 105 45 65 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 160 60 95 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 905 425 480 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 2,035 820 1,215 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 150 100 50 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 225 85 135 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,275 635 645 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 85 45 45 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 100 65 35 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 75 30 45 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 465 190 270 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 915 365 550 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 100 75 25 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 70 40 25 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 30 35 0 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,278,730 631,345 647,390 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 245,900 119,580 126,320 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 258,900 129,330 129,565 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 773,935 382,435 391,495 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330
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 72 144,280 69,745 74,530 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 63,050 32,550 30,500 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 23,525 16,505 7,030 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 39,520 16,045 23,470 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 46,135 18,640 27,495 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 33,780 17,945 15,835 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,320 615 700 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,278,730 631,345 647,390 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 35,485 17,015 18,475 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 34,085 16,385 17,700 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 18,340 8,660 9,675 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 15,380 7,550 7,830 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 375 180 195 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 675 335 330 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 730 290 435 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,243,240 614,325 628,915 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,278,730 631,340 647,385 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 10,910 5,130 5,780 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,267,825 626,215 641,615 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,278,735 631,345 647,390 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 6,405 3,150 3,255 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 6,285 3,080 3,205 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 4,475 2,145 2,330 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 1,720 890 835 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 90 45 45 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 125 70 50 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 120 65 55 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 46,745 22,175 24,570 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 45,585 21,655 23,935 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30,390 14,385 16,005 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 14,550 6,950 7,595 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 645 315 335 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,160 520 635 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,045 470 575 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 80 45 40 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30 10 20 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,225,580 606,020 619,560 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,278,730 631,345 647,385 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 166,375 82,960 83,415 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 42,565 22,315 20,250 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 24,865 12,085 12,780 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 27,165 13,950 13,215 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 10,380 4,350 6,020 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 15,065 7,300 7,765 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 9,085 4,730 4,350 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,275 6,465 6,810 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 7,085 3,550 3,540 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 3,895 1,925 1,975 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 1,685 750 930 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 5,195 2,525 2,675 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,125 3,020 3,100 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,112,360 548,380 563,970 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000
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 1,278,730 631,340 647,390 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 53,150 25,325 27,825 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 36,115 17,115 19,000 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 855 415 440 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 17,470 8,390 9,080 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 393,565 194,175 199,395 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 1,625 755 875 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 15,135 7,460 7,675 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 381,555 188,380 193,175 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 20 10 10 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 2,355 1,180 1,180 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 225 105 120 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 210 100 115 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 455 235 225 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 65 35 30 1,895 950 945
European origins 949,320 465,865 483,450 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 631,120 306,615 324,505 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 95 50 45 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 70 35 35 1,975 995 975
English 370,000 178,770 191,235 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 264,805 124,920 139,885 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 335 150 185 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 278,755 134,155 144,600 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 25,955 12,210 13,745 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 41,110 19,460 21,650 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 130,070 61,525 68,550 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 420 180 240 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 15 10 0 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 35 20 15 1,750 950 805
French 129,680 61,360 68,325 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 283,300 139,025 144,275 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 9,695 4,935 4,760 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 35 30 10 940 485 455
Belgian 4,870 2,380 2,490 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 71,730 35,295 36,440 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 420 210 205 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 345 155 190 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 207,565 101,545 106,020 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 155 100 60 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 14,635 7,180 7,450 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 80 55 25 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 27,955 13,540 14,410 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 6,595 3,150 3,440 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 6,730 3,385 3,340 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 1,295 605 695 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 6,855 3,335 3,520 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 6,640 3,090 3,550 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,665 905 765 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 135,345 65,810 69,530 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 960 455 505 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 665 310 355 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 5,180 2,615 2,565 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,640 735 905 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 1,515 715 800 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 18,230 9,160 9,070 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 1,895 945 950 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 2,920 1,465 1,455 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 225 85 135 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 53,545 25,970 27,570 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 13,150 6,200 6,955 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 15,030 7,205 7,820 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 4,045 2,065 1,985 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 35,280 16,920 18,355 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 415 200 215 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 155,400 78,965 76,435 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 1,515 830 685 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 1,670 830 835 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 10 10 10 1,280 740 535
Croatian 8,050 4,050 4,005 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 785 410 380 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 9,160 4,580 4,575 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 73,455 37,815 35,645 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 120 65 55 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 2,200 1,055 1,145 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 3,635 1,830 1,805 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 265 135 130 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 37,425 19,170 18,260 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 9,030 4,620 4,410 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 395 210 185 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 3,050 1,540 1,505 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 12,625 5,840 6,780 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 2,740 1,290 1,450 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 85 45 40 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 5,565 2,780 2,790 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 145 65 80 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 3,015 1,540 1,475 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 120 55 65 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 180 90 90 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,140 1,050 1,090 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 21,645 10,900 10,745 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 130 55 80 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 200 95 105 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 1,710 895 820 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 255 95 160 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 120 70 45 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 1,095 505 590 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 475 295 185 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 370 170 195 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 10 10 0 1,125 515 605
Haitian 275 130 140 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 11,625 5,885 5,740 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 110 55 55 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 0 0 10 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 40 25 15 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 130 50 75 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 255 145 105 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 3,160 1,575 1,585 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 390 185 200 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 2,385 1,145 1,245 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 565 320 250 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,520 11,825 12,690 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 725 350 375 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 60 40 15 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 890 430 465 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 20 20 10 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 105 55 55 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 1,460 670 790 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 875 400 475 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 3,295 1,495 1,800 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 160 75 90 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 1,335 675 665 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 1,025 515 515 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 4,425 2,165 2,255 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 510 255 260 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 240 140 105 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 200 115 75 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 3,585 1,735 1,860 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 720 375 340 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 160 85 75 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 55 10 45 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 925 495 430 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 3,180 1,500 1,675 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 410 205 200 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 565 250 320 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,150 545 600 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 20,860 10,620 10,235 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 2,635 1,495 1,150 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 25 10 15 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 60 30 25 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 15 10 10 1,585 855 735
Beninese 25 15 15 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 0 0 0 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 85 25 60 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 0 10 0 1,845 955 885
Congolese 300 160 140 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 10 10 0 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 0 0 0 845 470 375
Gabonese 0 0 0 1,405 660 750
Gambian 20 15 0 975 495 475
Ghanaian 555 290 260 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 45 25 25 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 75 30 45 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 10 10 0 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 100 50 50 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 10 10 10 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 0 0 0 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 1,080 630 450 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 10 0 10 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 10 0 0 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 50 30 25 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 0 0 0 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 0 0 0 840 495 345
Yoruba 230 135 95 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 175 95 80 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 4,955 2,625 2,320 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 250 135 110 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 45 15 25 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 90 40 45 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 10 0 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 2,785 1,475 1,315 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 230 130 95 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 10 0 10 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 410 235 170 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 1,165 600 575 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 65 40 25 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 55 30 20 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 8,030 3,965 4,065 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 45 20 20 1,870 955 915
Amhara 65 40 25 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 35 20 15 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 35 10 30 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 10 0 10 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 1,725 870 850 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 1,750 835 910 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 0 0 0 665 355 305
Kenyan 295 160 135 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 0 0 0 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 110 65 45 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 35 20 20 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 135 50 90 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 15 10 10 1,285 575 710
Somali 1,690 880 810 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 1,595 735 860 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 65 40 25 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 140 80 60 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 80 30 55 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 20 10 10 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 270 110 160 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 10 0 10 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 395 190 205 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 5,765 2,790 2,975 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 750 320 435 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 5,040 2,490 2,555 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 129,380 64,200 65,175 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 25,605 12,955 12,655 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 3,665 1,750 1,910 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 2,010 1,110 900 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 2,000 1,030 965 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 435 230 210 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 210 100 115 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 105 35 70 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 60 35 20 1,515 810 705
Iranian 4,010 2,075 1,935 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 2,230 1,150 1,080 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 550 280 270 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 515 265 255 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 80 30 50 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 840 435 405 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 55 30 30 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 15 0 20 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 3,365 1,600 1,765 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 1,305 680 630 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 380 180 200 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 220 125 95 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 2,145 1,085 1,060 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 220 110 110 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 65 40 25 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 2,385 1,245 1,145 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 70 30 45 1,040 540 500
Uighur 10 0 10 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 345 150 190 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 55 25 25 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 845 430 410 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 44,600 23,150 21,450 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 920 505 420 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 455 245 210 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 240 125 110 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 31,155 16,110 15,050 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 185 100 85 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 325 165 160 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 55 30 30 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 645 345 300 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 6,435 3,445 2,990 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 2,590 1,365 1,225 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 385 185 205 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 2,130 1,065 1,065 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 555 270 280 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,930 1,000 930 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 60,385 28,690 31,695 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 760 385 380 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,215 560 655 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 30,590 14,965 15,630 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 11,455 4,885 6,570 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 555 280 270 805 420 390
Indonesian 720 320 400 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 2,375 1,065 1,315 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 85 50 40 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 4,070 2,025 2,045 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 2,355 1,200 1,150 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 385 200 185 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 140 60 75 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 45 25 20 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 540 260 280 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 730 355 375 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 35 20 10 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 9,605 4,695 4,905 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 245 110 135 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 615 305 315 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 620 305 315 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 2,100 1,100 995 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 1,360 705 655 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 480 275 205 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 265 125 135 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 90 40 50 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 65 30 35 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 20 10 15 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 30 15 10 1,530 725 805
Samoan 45 25 20 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 15 10 10 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 494,565 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 364,900 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 129,530 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 135 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 494,570 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 45,400 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 449,165 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 494,565 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 1,170 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 43,620 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 98,580 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 210,720 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 140,485 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 494,565 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 92,930 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 69,990 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 81,625 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 75,315 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 174,710 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.7 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 494,570 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 489,285 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 5,285 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 494,570 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 476,275 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 18,295 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 494,565 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 98,295 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 128,550 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 71,810 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 74,660 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 47,980 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 39,750 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 33,525 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 494,570 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 468,620 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 25,945 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 494,565 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 267,955 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 214,100 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 12,510 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 494,565 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 13,870 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 68,255 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 86,110 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 107,185 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 98,805 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 69,140 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 37,605 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 13,595 ... ... 387,135 ... ...
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 141 488,655 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 370,195 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 118,460 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 104,330 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 359,945 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 64.1 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 17.1 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,360 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,414 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 375,567 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 418,737 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 129,250 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 12.5 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 44.0 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,012 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,072 ... ... 1,002 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,054,095 516,380 537,720 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 197,875 101,795 96,070 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 312,895 155,205 157,690 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 543,330 259,375 283,955 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 73,725 53,915 19,810 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 33,390 20,825 12,570 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 40,330 33,090 7,240 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 238,320 101,475 136,845 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 18,210 8,460 9,750 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 213,085 95,530 117,550 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 145,665 62,320 83,345 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 13,840 5,820 8,020 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,275 3,025 2,250 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 39,395 18,560 20,840 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 8,905 5,805 3,100 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 691,850 338,850 353,005 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 80,370 44,745 35,630 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 190,660 97,195 93,470 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 420,825 196,915 223,910 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 51,525 37,800 13,730 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 23,345 14,595 8,745 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 28,180 23,205 4,980 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 187,210 80,120 107,090 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,530 5,960 6,570 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 169,555 73,030 96,520 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 114,780 47,875 66,900 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 10,820 4,195 6,630 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 4,165 2,110 2,050 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 32,885 14,595 18,280 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 6,910 4,255 2,660 175,685 102,415 73,275
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 510,760 257,000 253,765 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 31,900 7,470 24,430 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 31,900 7,470 24,435 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 20,115 8,490 11,625 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,425 2,505 920 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 16,690 5,985 10,710 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 30,200 11,400 18,795 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,205 465 1,740 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 8,030 2,175 5,855 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,890 2,310 4,580 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 195 70 130 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,365 1,255 1,110 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,645 2,155 1,495 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 5,405 2,770 2,635 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 1,450 195 1,255 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 65,545 19,370 46,170 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 795 185 605 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 6,015 2,275 3,745 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 14,315 1,030 13,280 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 8,770 2,285 6,490 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,485 275 1,210 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 11,770 2,865 8,900 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 22,400 10,455 11,945 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 101,370 38,140 63,230 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 245 40 210 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,540 1,660 7,885 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 91,585 36,450 55,140 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 20,955 10,165 10,790 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,650 3,965 5,685 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,485 2,105 2,375 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 305 75 230 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 5,590 3,695 1,900 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 925 315 605 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 21,695 14,045 7,655 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 15,260 10,555 4,700 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 1,200 195 1,010 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,675 2,895 1,785 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 555 395 160 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 117,395 107,890 9,510 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 3,925 2,535 1,395 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 22,080 18,280 3,795 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 25,760 23,220 2,540 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 22,265 21,760 500 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 25,785 25,205 585 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 17,575 16,890 695 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 13,100 8,085 5,020 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 8,390 5,195 3,190 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,715 2,885 1,830 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 82,200 14,470 67,735 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 8,865 4,055 4,810 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 72,040 9,620 62,420 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,295 795 505 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 38,355 19,815 18,545 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 18,945 4,765 14,185 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 85 75 15 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 255 210 50 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 12,935 9,165 3,775 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 6,135 5,605 525 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 495 50 445 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 500 45 450 3,170 890 2,280
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 151 691,850 338,845 353,005 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 271,030 141,935 129,095 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 22,825 5,040 17,785 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 22,825 5,035 17,785 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15,535 6,360 9,175 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,440 1,780 655 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 13,095 4,580 8,520 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 22,065 8,050 14,010 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,640 265 1,375 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 6,060 1,580 4,480 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,005 1,700 3,310 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 145 45 95 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,695 925 775 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,420 1,415 1,005 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 4,065 2,040 2,030 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 1,030 85 940 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 52,035 14,480 37,555 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 625 145 475 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 5,020 1,875 3,145 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 11,335 700 10,630 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 7,460 1,640 5,820 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,155 205 950 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 8,960 1,975 6,985 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 17,480 7,930 9,550 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 80,590 29,470 51,115 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 210 30 175 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,895 1,270 6,625 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 72,480 28,165 44,315 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 16,065 7,530 8,535 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 7,495 2,980 4,520 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,355 1,550 1,805 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 265 55 210 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 4,255 2,710 1,540 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 695 230 460 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 18,505 12,035 6,470 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 13,560 9,375 4,185 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 885 120 770 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,575 2,195 1,375 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 485 345 140 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 89,380 81,240 8,140 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 3,220 2,005 1,215 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 17,590 14,265 3,320 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 19,910 17,790 2,115 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 16,425 15,990 435 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 19,245 18,765 475 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 12,985 12,425 565 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10,105 5,935 4,170 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 6,355 3,710 2,650 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,745 2,225 1,520 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 62,960 10,950 52,005 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,870 3,050 3,820 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 55,090 7,365 47,730 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 995 535 465 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 30,380 15,765 14,610 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 14,475 3,535 10,945 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 65 50 15 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 150 120 30 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 10,680 7,465 3,215 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,000 4,595 415 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 375 45 335 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 375 50 330 2,585 740 1,845
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 510,765 257,000 253,765 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 543,330 259,380 283,955 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 471,490 222,460 249,030 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 444,185 209,420 234,770 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 27,305 13,040 14,260 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,840 36,920 34,925 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 11,935 6,320 5,615 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 3,480 1,030 2,450 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 6,640 3,475 3,170 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 10,265 6,195 4,065 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 4,280 2,035 2,245 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 435 230 205 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 34,800 17,625 17,170 1,253,790 618,135 635,655
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 157 691,855 338,845 353,005 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 271,035 141,935 129,100 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 420,820 196,910 223,910 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 368,825 171,775 197,050 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 347,940 161,735 186,200 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 20,890 10,035 10,850 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 51,990 25,135 26,860 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,915 4,450 4,460 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 3,090 900 2,195 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 5,380 2,675 2,710 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,985 2,860 2,120 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 3,605 1,695 1,910 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 295 150 145 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 25,720 12,410 13,310 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 715,000 373,965 341,040 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 669,715 350,850 318,865 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 45,285 23,110 22,175 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 339,095 142,410 196,680 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 67.8 72.4 63.4 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 63.5 67.9 59.3 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 6.3 6.2 6.5 7.7 8.3 7.1
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 313,585 130,465 183,115 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 740,515 385,915 354,605 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 405,195 232,865 172,335 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 335,315 153,050 182,265 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.5 44.2 42.8 42.4 42.9 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 715,000 373,965 341,040 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,560 6,010 6,550 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 702,445 367,955 334,490 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 621,560 318,465 303,090 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 80,885 49,490 31,395 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060
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 172 715,000 373,965 341,040 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,560 6,010 6,545 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 702,445 367,955 334,485 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 77,970 48,190 29,780 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 98,950 27,345 71,600 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 46,205 36,265 9,940 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 41,835 6,835 35,005 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 79,785 26,255 53,530 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 18,050 7,730 10,315 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 159,565 63,605 95,960 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 111,660 104,260 7,400 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 14,480 10,595 3,885 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 53,940 36,870 17,070 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 715,000 373,960 341,040 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,555 6,010 6,550 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 702,440 367,950 334,490 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 13,335 8,165 5,170 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,420 1,225 200 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 3,985 3,125 855 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 56,505 49,890 6,615 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 101,390 72,750 28,640 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 28,915 20,015 8,905 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 79,825 36,455 43,370 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 30,180 21,985 8,200 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 15,160 8,405 6,750 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 30,190 11,150 19,040 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 12,290 6,245 6,050 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 45,145 24,315 20,825 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 965 460 505 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 32,045 18,055 13,995 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 55,915 17,550 38,365 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 70,850 10,360 60,490 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 15,010 7,610 7,400 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 47,095 17,665 29,440 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 28,150 13,685 14,465 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 34,060 18,855 15,200 1,128,945 589,530 539,405
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 174 669,715 350,855 318,865 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 50,500 24,240 26,260 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 2,275 1,535 745 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 75,095 56,230 18,860 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 541,850 268,850 272,995 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315
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 541,850 268,850 272,995 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 243,800 108,520 135,280 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 167,395 83,110 84,285 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 129,095 76,305 52,790 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 1,560 920 640 157,970 91,445 66,525
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 175 616,945 325,085 291,860 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 509,305 275,185 234,115 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 41,670 19,225 22,445 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 27,130 11,695 15,435 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 27,710 12,210 15,500 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 5,620 4,100 1,520 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 5,505 2,665 2,840 193,595 113,525 80,060
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 176 616,945 325,080 291,860 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 189,115 86,755 102,365 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 213,840 106,340 107,500 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 96,960 54,950 42,005 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 47,575 29,385 18,190 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 69,455 47,655 21,795 1,494,830 882,485 612,345
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 177 616,945 325,080 291,860 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 56,025 40,870 15,150 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 112,880 73,055 39,830 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 148,975 75,585 73,390 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 128,675 51,255 77,415 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 61,595 24,750 36,850 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 108,800 59,575 49,225 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 761,890 396,075 365,820 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 757,210 394,010 363,200 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 751,080 390,800 360,280 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 748,070 390,090 357,975 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 3,015 710 2,305 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 6,125 3,205 2,925 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 0 10 10 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 370 180 190
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 40 25 10
Plains Cree 0 0 0 95 60 35
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 925 510 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 0 0 1,895 995 900
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 25
Ojibway 10 0 0 765 380 385
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 165 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 45
South Slavey 0 0 0 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages 0 0 0 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 0 0 0 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 35 10 25
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 0 110 25 85
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 15 10 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 15 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 35 0 30
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 260 155 105
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 240 145 95
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 25 0 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 35 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 6,125 3,205 2,920 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 205 140 65 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 10 0 0 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 0 0 10 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 200 140 60 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 0 0 0 200 95 100
Arabic 145 110 40 5,585 3,695 1,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 205 155 55
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 30 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 30 25 0 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 10 0 10 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 225 95 125 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 10 0 475 230 245
Vietnamese 215 90 120 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 50 30 15 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 0 0 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 40 35 10 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 0 0 0 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 20 0 20 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 20 0 20 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 0 0 0 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 4,225 2,225 2,000 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 20 15 0 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 340 135 200 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 10 0 0 95 35 60
Latvian 0 0 10 40 10 25
Lithuanian 0 0 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 335 140 195 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 10 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 0 0 0 205 110 90
Croatian 0 0 0 220 130 95
Czech 0 0 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 10 0 95 45 55
Polish 125 50 75 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 105 35 75 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 55 30 25 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 25 0
Slovak 0 0 0 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 35 15 25 1,210 485 725
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 25 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 15 15 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages 2,700 1,375 1,320 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 0 0 0 90 50 35
Dutch 295 145 145 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 10 40 25 15
German 2,360 1,215 1,150 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 10 0 10 65 30 40
Swedish 0 0 0 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Yiddish 0 0 0 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 720 495 225
Greek 10 10 0 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 375 185 195 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 310 155 155 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 10 0 10 530 275 245
Gujarati 30 10 20 880 300 585
Hindi 20 10 15 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 15 0 10 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 170 110 65 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 60 15 40 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 70 30 35 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 15 10 0 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 55 20 30 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 780 500 280 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 65 40 25 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 375 260 115 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 35 25 10 745 365 380
Spanish 300 180 115 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 25 10 10
Japanese 40 0 35 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 210 105 100 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 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 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 10
Igbo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lingala 0 0 0 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 25 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 80 50 30
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 115 35 80 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 85 30 50 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 35 0 30 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 935 500 440 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 935 495 435 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 220 125 100 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 0 0 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 645 335 315 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 60 45 20 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 10 0 270 155 115
Burmese 0 0 0 75 35 35
Karenic languages 0 0 0 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 0 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 40 25 20 675 270 405
Lao 30 20 10 150 70 80
Thai 15 0 10 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 20 15 0 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 15 10 10 685 435 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 0 10 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 30 15 20 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 0 0 10 105 40 65
Hungarian 25 15 15 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 4,680 2,065 2,610 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 1,835 605 1,230 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 2,770 1,425 1,340 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 0 0 0 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 70 35 45 15,475 7,565 7,915
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 179 761,890 396,075 365,815 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 735,385 383,495 351,885 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 4,765 1,995 2,770 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 9,710 4,020 5,690 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 11,605 6,390 5,225 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 155 70 90 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 11,455 6,320 5,135 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 10 0 10 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 65 25 40 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 345 145 195 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,264,850 624,605 640,250 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 1,096,245 541,480 554,760 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 168,610 83,115 85,490 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 83,100 40,950 42,150 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 85,510 42,170 43,340 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 75,595 37,300 38,295 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 69,675 34,315 35,360 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 5,920 2,985 2,935 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 9,915 4,870 5,045 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,207,600 595,310 612,290 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 739,030 364,795 374,235 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 468,570 230,510 238,060 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 222,360 109,295 113,060 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 246,210 121,220 124,995 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 215,390 105,905 109,490 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 200,575 98,475 102,100 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 14,815 7,425 7,385 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 30,820 15,315 15,505 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie [Economic region], Ontario and Canada [Country] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 21, 2024).

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