Census Profile, 2016 Census
Alberta [Province] and Capital, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia

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Characteristic Alberta

[Province]
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British Columbia
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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 4,067,175 ... ... 383,360 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 3,645,257 ... ... 359,991 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 11.6 ... ... 6.5 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 1,654,129 ... ... 183,562 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 1,527,678 ... ... 170,157 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 6.4 ... ... 163.8 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 640,330.46 ... ... 2,340.49 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 4,067,175 2,039,410 2,027,765 383,360 184,900 198,460
0 to 14 years 779,155 399,570 379,580 49,895 25,330 24,565
0 to 4 years 266,515 136,520 129,995 16,125 8,135 7,990
5 to 9 years 270,715 138,990 131,725 16,895 8,635 8,260
10 to 14 years 241,920 124,060 117,860 16,870 8,555 8,320
15 to 64 years 2,787,805 1,408,150 1,379,655 250,375 122,140 128,235
15 to 19 years 240,035 123,625 116,410 18,970 9,480 9,490
20 to 24 years 261,830 133,990 127,840 24,740 12,505 12,235
25 to 29 years 310,940 156,715 154,225 24,405 12,180 12,220
30 to 34 years 333,175 167,555 165,620 24,680 12,325 12,360
35 to 39 years 305,505 153,655 151,850 23,515 11,655 11,860
40 to 44 years 281,205 142,545 138,660 22,685 11,020 11,665
45 to 49 years 269,030 135,855 133,180 24,650 11,965 12,680
50 to 54 years 284,310 142,205 142,100 27,725 13,425 14,305
55 to 59 years 275,540 138,565 136,970 29,495 13,830 15,665
60 to 64 years 226,230 113,440 112,790 29,500 13,755 15,745
65 years and over 500,215 231,690 268,530 83,090 37,430 45,660
65 to 69 years 173,680 85,500 88,180 27,665 13,060 14,605
70 to 74 years 117,035 56,430 60,610 19,225 9,110 10,110
75 to 79 years 83,955 39,105 44,845 13,205 6,130 7,070
80 to 84 years 62,165 27,590 34,575 10,165 4,550 5,615
85 years and over 63,385 23,065 40,320 12,840 4,585 8,255
85 to 89 years 39,965 16,050 23,915 7,355 2,890 4,470
90 to 94 years 18,025 5,755 12,275 4,180 1,380 2,800
95 to 99 years 4,735 1,145 3,595 1,145 290 855
100 years and over 650 115 535 160 25 135
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 19.2 19.6 18.7 13.0 13.7 12.4
15 to 64 years 68.5 69.0 68.0 65.3 66.1 64.6
65 years and over 12.3 11.4 13.2 21.7 20.2 23.0
85 years and over 1.6 1.1 2.0 3.3 2.5 4.2
Average age of the population 37.8 37.2 38.4 44.4 43.3 45.4
Median age of the population 36.7 36.2 37.2 45.5 44.1 46.8
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 1,527,675 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Single-detached house 946,225 ... ... 70,630 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 62,395 ... ... 10,400 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 471,090 ... ... 87,130 ... ...
Semi-detached house 86,765 ... ... 6,220 ... ...
Row house 116,625 ... ... 10,380 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 43,090 ... ... 25,835 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 223,360 ... ... 44,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 1,245 ... ... 320 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 47,970 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 1,527,675 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
1 person 366,080 ... ... 56,720 ... ...
2 persons 524,415 ... ... 64,200 ... ...
3 persons 245,075 ... ... 22,550 ... ...
4 persons 233,770 ... ... 17,830 ... ...
5 or more persons 158,335 ... ... 8,860 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 3,978,145 ... ... 372,875 ... ...
Average household size 2.6 ... ... 2.2 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 3,288,020 1,639,835 1,648,185 333,465 159,575 173,890
Married or living common law 1,969,300 988,410 980,895 187,075 93,310 93,765
Married 1,648,945 828,155 820,790 150,425 75,000 75,425
Living common law 320,350 160,250 160,100 36,650 18,310 18,340
Not married and not living common law 1,318,720 651,430 667,290 146,390 66,265 80,125
Never married 905,700 505,310 400,390 90,310 48,280 42,025
Separated 76,150 34,000 42,150 9,115 4,015 5,095
Divorced 195,850 82,040 113,815 27,535 9,935 17,600
Widowed 141,020 30,080 110,940 19,435 4,030 15,405
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 1,114,585 ... ... 106,335 ... ...
2 persons 540,850 ... ... 63,895 ... ...
3 persons 235,245 ... ... 20,765 ... ...
4 persons 227,165 ... ... 16,640 ... ...
5 or more persons 111,330 ... ... 5,040 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.0 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 1,114,585 ... ... 106,340 ... ...
Total couple families 953,325 ... ... 90,950 ... ...
Married couples 793,195 ... ... 72,630 ... ...
Common-law couples 160,130 ... ... 18,325 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 161,260 ... ... 15,385 ... ...
Female parent 123,490 ... ... 11,945 ... ...
Male parent 37,770 ... ... 3,440 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 953,325 ... ... 90,955 ... ...
Couples without children 443,665 ... ... 53,540 ... ...
Couples with children 509,655 ... ... 37,410 ... ...
1 child 190,010 ... ... 16,715 ... ...
2 children 213,910 ... ... 15,840 ... ...
3 or more children 105,735 ... ... 4,850 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 161,260 ... ... 15,385 ... ...
1 child 97,180 ... ... 10,350 ... ...
2 children 45,235 ... ... 4,045 ... ...
3 or more children 18,845 ... ... 990 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 678,535 356,875 321,655 89,660 40,715 48,945
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 1,527,675 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
One-census-family households 1,039,985 ... ... 101,115 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 414,570 ... ... 50,975 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 625,415 ... ... 50,140 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 36,120 ... ... 2,575 ... ...
Non-census-family households 451,570 ... ... 66,465 ... ...
One-person households 366,080 ... ... 56,720 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 85,490 ... ... 9,750 ... ...
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 4,026,650 2,020,510 2,006,140 377,670 182,240 195,430
English only 3,698,765 1,869,670 1,829,095 336,115 163,740 172,370
French only 3,895 1,725 2,165 155 65 90
English and French 264,720 124,400 140,315 38,265 17,115 21,145
Neither English nor French 59,280 24,715 34,565 3,140 1,315 1,825
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 4,026,650 2,020,510 2,006,140 377,665 182,240 195,430
English 3,880,685 1,950,980 1,929,705 367,440 177,435 190,000
French 71,535 37,205 34,330 6,175 3,060 3,115
English and French 16,605 8,350 8,255 1,005 475 530
Neither English nor French 57,830 23,970 33,860 3,050 1,265 1,785
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 79,840 41,380 38,455 6,680 3,295 3,385
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7
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 4,026,650 2,020,510 2,006,140 377,670 182,235 195,430
Single responses 3,934,580 1,975,615 1,958,970 372,385 179,765 192,620
Official languages 3,063,640 1,552,475 1,511,165 322,925 157,545 165,380
English 2,991,485 1,515,025 1,476,460 316,565 154,395 162,165
French 72,150 37,450 34,705 6,360 3,145 3,215
Non-official languages 870,940 423,140 447,805 49,465 22,225 27,240
Aboriginal languages 23,835 11,290 12,550 265 120 145
Algonquian languages 18,295 8,665 9,630 45 20 25
Blackfoot 2,750 1,305 1,445 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 14,960 7,105 7,850 35 15 15
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 0 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 50 15 35 0 0 0
Plains Cree 720 280 435 15 5 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 50 20 35 0 0 0
Woods Cree 910 430 480 10 5 5
Cree, n.o.s. 13,220 6,355 6,865 15 10 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 15 15 0 0 5
Malecite 0 5 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 35 20 15 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 550 235 315 10 5 5
Algonquin 5 0 5 0 0 5
Ojibway 525 230 300 5 5 5
Oji-Cree 15 5 15 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,865 865 1,000 15 5 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,855 860 990 10 5 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 35 15 15 0 0 0
Carrier 15 0 15 5 0 0
Chilcotin 5 0 0 5 0 0
Dene 1,470 710 760 5 5 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 40 10 30 0 0 0
Gwich'in 15 5 10 5 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 70 20 45 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 200 90 115 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 10 5 10 0 0 0
South Slavey 155 70 80 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 35 15 25 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 120 35 85 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 25 5 10 0 0 0
Inuktitut 60 20 45 5 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 35 10 30 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 5 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Oneida 0 5 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 5 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 80 45 35 5 5 0
Salish languages 15 5 10 150 75 75
Comox 0 0 0 5 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 50 20 30
Lillooet 0 0 0 5 0 0
Okanagan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 0 0 5 0 0
Squamish 5 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 80 45 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 15 10 10
Siouan languages 3,370 1,630 1,745 0 0 0
Dakota 350 165 185 0 0 0
Stoney 3,020 1,460 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 15 5 5 5 0 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Nisga'a 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 5 5 5 30 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 5 5 0 5
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 5 0 25 10 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 55 30 25 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 847,105 411,850 435,255 49,200 22,105 27,095
Afro-Asiatic languages 68,415 36,215 32,200 1,685 930 760
Berber languages 340 190 145 15 5 5
Kabyle 165 90 75 5 5 5
Berber languages, n.i.e. 175 100 75 10 5 5
Cushitic languages 12,525 6,495 6,030 80 45 45
Bilen 315 185 130 0 0 0
Oromo 2,650 1,375 1,275 25 10 10
Somali 9,520 4,915 4,605 60 30 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Semitic languages 55,425 29,450 25,980 1,585 875 715
Amharic 7,320 3,605 3,720 110 45 60
Arabic 40,540 21,840 18,705 1,250 705 545
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 400 210 190 5 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 145 80 65 0 0 0
Harari 260 135 120 0 0 0
Hebrew 960 505 460 115 60 55
Maltese 75 30 40 25 15 10
Tigrigna 5,415 2,880 2,535 75 40 40
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 305 155 145 5 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 130 80 50 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 25,295 11,760 13,535 1,120 500 615
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,925 910 1,010 135 65 70
Vietnamese 23,350 10,840 12,505 985 440 545
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 25 10 15 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 115,405 50,190 65,210 4,025 1,515 2,515
Bikol 425 205 225 10 0 5
Cebuano 5,135 2,155 2,980 245 90 155
Fijian 125 75 50 5 5 5
Hiligaynon 1,500 640 855 50 20 25
Ilocano 5,350 2,310 3,040 195 70 120
Malagasy 35 10 25 0 0 0
Malay 1,460 615 845 105 30 70
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 765 370 390 10 5 5
Pangasinan 290 115 175 10 5 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 99,035 43,120 55,920 3,335 1,260 2,085
Waray-Waray 305 145 160 15 10 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 980 430 550 40 15 25
Creole languages 1,895 990 910 45 20 20
Haitian Creole 95 45 50 5 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,175 640 540 20 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 625 305 325 20 5 15
Dravidian languages 13,490 7,075 6,415 355 185 165
Kannada 535 270 265 20 10 10
Malayalam 6,345 3,285 3,060 90 50 40
Tamil 4,430 2,360 2,070 145 70 70
Telugu 2,130 1,135 995 95 50 45
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 50 25 25 0 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 105 55 45 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 442,685 220,330 222,355 24,945 11,660 13,280
Albanian 2,345 1,270 1,075 125 70 55
Armenian 500 250 245 50 30 20
Balto-Slavic languages 80,330 37,750 42,580 4,410 1,995 2,415
Baltic languages 1,010 475 535 110 65 45
Latvian 415 195 220 55 35 20
Lithuanian 600 285 315 55 30 20
Slavic languages 79,325 37,275 42,050 4,300 1,935 2,370
Belarusan 65 30 30 5 5 0
Bosnian 1,835 915 920 35 10 20
Bulgarian 1,545 790 755 115 50 60
Croatian 4,655 2,340 2,320 420 210 210
Czech 3,000 1,430 1,575 375 180 195
Macedonian 360 185 175 15 5 10
Polish 20,130 9,425 10,705 1,115 515 600
Russian 17,810 8,150 9,665 1,080 445 640
Serbian 4,020 2,035 1,985 195 90 100
Serbo-Croatian 970 480 485 90 40 45
Slovak 2,185 1,070 1,115 145 65 75
Slovene (Slovenian) 695 320 370 80 35 45
Ukrainian 21,835 9,985 11,850 615 255 355
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 215 120 100 20 15 5
Celtic languages 370 200 170 85 40 40
Scottish Gaelic 135 70 65 25 20 5
Welsh 175 85 80 40 20 25
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 65 40 25 10 0 10
Germanic languages 104,260 51,525 52,735 7,960 3,580 4,375
Afrikaans 3,010 1,475 1,535 185 95 90
Danish 2,380 1,245 1,135 465 205 260
Dutch 16,135 8,095 8,045 2,090 980 1,105
Frisian 360 200 160 20 10 15
German 80,050 39,435 40,615 4,665 2,055 2,615
Icelandic 115 55 60 30 15 15
Norwegian 815 370 445 220 105 115
Swedish 875 405 470 205 85 125
Vlaams (Flemish) 320 150 170 35 10 25
Yiddish 140 70 70 40 20 20
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 5 5 0
Greek 3,130 1,655 1,475 320 185 135
Indo-Iranian languages 166,805 85,250 81,560 6,180 3,055 3,125
Indo-Aryan languages 145,900 74,320 71,580 5,220 2,565 2,660
Bengali 7,000 3,630 3,370 150 70 80
Gujarati 13,140 6,785 6,355 150 75 75
Hindi 17,055 8,675 8,385 525 280 245
Kashmiri 105 60 50 5 5 0
Konkani 370 190 185 15 5 5
Marathi 1,510 775 730 30 15 20
Nepali 5,175 2,690 2,490 75 40 30
Oriya (Odia) 190 100 90 5 0 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 68,695 34,935 33,760 3,885 1,860 2,025
Sindhi 2,770 1,300 1,475 50 30 20
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 2,590 1,320 1,265 80 45 35
Urdu 27,295 13,865 13,430 265 145 120
Iranian languages 19,600 10,235 9,365 935 480 450
Kurdish 1,550 845 705 5 10 0
Pashto 2,560 1,320 1,235 50 30 20
Persian (Farsi) 15,490 8,070 7,425 870 445 430
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 1,310 695 615 30 10 10
Italic (Romance) languages 84,940 42,425 42,515 5,810 2,700 3,110
Catalan 75 30 45 10 5 10
Italian 11,375 5,760 5,615 1,065 525 545
Portuguese 9,050 4,380 4,670 1,410 645 755
Romanian 8,035 4,080 3,955 295 140 155
Spanish 56,370 28,160 28,205 3,025 1,385 1,640
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 10 0 5
Japanese 4,875 1,715 3,160 1,510 425 1,090
Kartvelian languages 230 130 105 10 0 0
Georgian 230 130 100 10 5 0
Korean 17,920 8,485 9,435 1,620 670 945
Mongolic languages 545 255 290 5 0 5
Mongolian 540 255 290 0 0 5
Niger-Congo languages 15,360 7,870 7,495 290 140 140
Akan (Twi) 1,755 915 835 20 10 10
Bamanankan 35 20 15 0 0 0
Edo 275 155 120 0 0 0
Ewe 245 145 100 5 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 230 120 100 0 0 5
Ga 145 80 65 0 0 5
Ganda 280 145 135 10 5 5
Igbo 1,165 625 540 15 0 10
Lingala 270 130 140 0 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 605 305 295 5 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 805 405 400 35 15 15
Shona 1,100 545 555 15 5 5
Swahili 2,380 1,160 1,215 65 35 30
Wolof 280 165 110 10 10 5
Yoruba 2,435 1,305 1,125 15 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,370 1,640 1,735 80 35 40
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,720 1,395 1,330 15 10 5
Dinka 1,345 705 640 5 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,375 685 690 15 10 0
Sign languages 830 440 390 110 60 45
American Sign Language 335 165 165 45 20 20
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 495 275 225 65 40 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,450 57,740 64,705 11,945 5,310 6,630
Chinese languages 120,375 56,675 63,700 11,865 5,260 6,600
Cantonese 59,145 27,755 31,385 5,150 2,350 2,800
Hakka 990 465 530 45 15 35
Mandarin 50,660 23,940 26,720 5,785 2,510 3,280
Min Dong 115 50 65 0 0 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 3,060 1,375 1,695 230 100 125
Wu (Shanghainese) 630 305 330 125 50 75
Chinese, n.o.s. 5,725 2,770 2,955 520 240 280
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 10 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,075 1,065 1,005 80 50 35
Burmese 430 230 200 35 25 10
Karenic languages 795 415 380 10 5 5
Tibetan 575 295 275 35 20 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 275 130 140 5 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages 2,670 955 1,710 320 85 235
Lao 1,020 485 535 15 5 10
Thai 1,630 465 1,165 300 75 225
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 20 10 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 4,050 2,250 1,800 180 105 75
Azerbaijani 365 215 155 15 10 10
Turkish 3,140 1,760 1,375 160 95 65
Uyghur 130 70 60 0 0 0
Uzbek 205 115 90 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 215 95 120 5 5 5
Uralic languages 7,470 3,600 3,870 1,010 460 550
Estonian 190 90 105 65 20 40
Finnish 810 330 480 270 100 170
Hungarian 6,470 3,185 3,285 680 345 335
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 690 415 280 25 15 10
Multiple responses 92,070 44,900 47,175 5,280 2,470 2,815
English and French 10,230 4,950 5,280 1,090 500 590
English and non-official language 77,520 37,815 39,705 3,910 1,840 2,075
French and non-official language 2,685 1,375 1,305 150 70 80
English, French and non-official language 1,640 760 880 135 60 70
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 4,026,655 2,020,510 2,006,145 377,670 182,240 195,435
Single responses 3,837,615 1,928,230 1,909,385 368,105 177,880 190,225
Official languages 3,354,885 1,690,490 1,664,395 348,310 168,790 179,525
English 3,327,255 1,676,360 1,650,895 346,395 167,875 178,525
French 27,630 14,130 13,500 1,910 920 995
Non-official languages 482,725 237,740 244,990 19,795 9,090 10,700
Aboriginal languages 9,970 4,940 5,020 35 10 25
Algonquian languages 7,175 3,575 3,605 0 0 0
Blackfoot 1,110 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5,875 2,925 2,945 0 5 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 20 10 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 125 60 60 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 600 300 295 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5,120 2,540 2,575 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 190 95 95 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 185 90 95 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 620 320 300 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 620 325 300 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 10 5 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 540 280 260 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 60 35 30 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 55 30 25 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 5 5 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 5 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 25 10 10
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Siouan languages 2,125 1,025 1,095 0 0 0
Dakota 175 85 85 0 0 0
Stoney 1,945 935 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 472,760 232,800 239,965 19,755 9,080 10,675
Afro-Asiatic languages 43,770 22,535 21,235 820 400 420
Berber languages 200 105 95 5 5 0
Kabyle 90 45 40 5 0 5
Berber languages, n.i.e. 105 60 45 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 9,220 4,750 4,470 35 15 20
Bilen 280 160 115 0 0 0
Oromo 2,075 1,060 1,015 10 5 5
Somali 6,850 3,520 3,325 25 10 20
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 34,310 17,660 16,655 785 385 400
Amharic 4,915 2,390 2,530 30 10 20
Arabic 24,230 12,555 11,675 660 330 325
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 260 130 130 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 95 50 40 0 0 0
Harari 165 80 85 0 0 0
Hebrew 460 235 225 50 25 25
Maltese 15 10 10 5 0 0
Tigrigna 3,955 2,095 1,860 45 15 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 210 110 100 5 0 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 16,355 7,635 8,715 605 280 320
Khmer (Cambodian) 960 460 500 70 35 35
Vietnamese 15,380 7,175 8,205 530 245 285
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 15 0 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 60,860 28,765 32,100 1,575 685 890
Bikol 70 40 35 0 0 0
Cebuano 2,110 1,015 1,090 60 30 35
Fijian 45 25 20 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 470 215 255 10 5 5
Ilocano 1,975 935 1,035 65 25 40
Malagasy 20 10 10 0 0 0
Malay 405 205 195 10 5 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 220 110 110 0 0 0
Pangasinan 45 20 30 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 55,105 26,005 29,100 1,420 625 795
Waray-Waray 125 60 60 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 280 120 155 5 0 0
Creole languages 970 495 475 5 0 5
Haitian Creole 50 25 25 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 655 345 310 0 0 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 125 140 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 8,460 4,335 4,125 130 70 60
Kannada 210 105 105 10 5 5
Malayalam 4,060 2,070 1,990 45 25 20
Tamil 2,915 1,515 1,395 45 25 20
Telugu 1,245 635 615 35 20 20
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 70 35 35 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 230,270 115,280 114,995 7,150 3,385 3,765
Albanian 1,060 570 485 70 30 35
Armenian 215 115 105 15 5 10
Balto-Slavic languages 30,220 14,820 15,400 1,180 550 630
Baltic languages 410 210 200 0 0 0
Latvian 165 85 80 0 0 0
Lithuanian 250 125 120 0 0 0
Slavic languages 29,815 14,610 15,205 1,180 550 630
Belarusan 15 10 5 0 0 0
Bosnian 785 400 385 5 0 5
Bulgarian 825 415 405 50 25 25
Croatian 1,800 905 895 125 60 60
Czech 875 440 430 70 30 35
Macedonian 175 90 85 5 5 0
Polish 7,705 3,675 4,030 285 140 145
Russian 10,145 4,965 5,175 445 200 240
Serbian 2,100 1,045 1,055 70 30 35
Serbo-Croatian 315 160 155 25 15 10
Slovak 710 345 365 20 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 150 70 75 15 5 5
Ukrainian 4,180 2,060 2,110 75 25 45
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 5 0 0
Celtic languages 40 25 15 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 5 5 5 0
Welsh 15 5 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 40,915 20,280 20,625 885 425 460
Afrikaans 1,705 835 875 50 20 30
Danish 150 75 75 25 15 15
Dutch 1,980 985 1,000 190 85 100
Frisian 60 30 30 0 0 0
German 36,295 18,010 18,290 580 290 300
Icelandic 30 15 15 5 0 0
Norwegian 60 20 35 15 5 10
Swedish 145 65 80 20 10 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 60 30 25 5 0 0
Yiddish 15 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 425 215 210 0 0 0
Greek 1,015 490 525 50 25 25
Indo-Iranian languages 111,975 56,535 55,445 3,080 1,475 1,605
Indo-Aryan languages 98,610 49,790 48,815 2,610 1,240 1,370
Bengali 4,530 2,300 2,225 70 30 35
Gujarati 8,025 4,085 3,935 35 15 15
Hindi 9,945 5,115 4,825 185 90 90
Kashmiri 50 20 25 0 0 0
Konkani 75 40 40 0 5 0
Marathi 845 440 405 15 5 10
Nepali 3,710 1,905 1,805 35 20 15
Oriya (Odia) 95 50 45 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 51,010 25,720 25,295 2,075 970 1,105
Sindhi 1,240 575 665 10 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,480 750 730 30 15 15
Urdu 17,600 8,795 8,810 155 75 70
Iranian languages 12,720 6,415 6,305 460 230 230
Kurdish 850 440 410 0 0 0
Pashto 1,640 845 795 25 15 10
Persian (Farsi) 10,230 5,135 5,100 435 215 220
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 650 325 325 10 5 5
Italic (Romance) languages 44,830 22,445 22,385 1,865 870 995
Catalan 35 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 2,840 1,275 1,560 160 70 95
Portuguese 3,905 1,875 2,030 450 205 240
Romanian 4,135 2,115 2,020 100 40 60
Spanish 33,910 17,160 16,755 1,155 550 600
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Japanese 2,245 945 1,300 525 205 320
Kartvelian languages 160 85 70 5 0 0
Georgian 160 85 70 5 0 5
Korean 12,775 6,205 6,570 1,030 455 580
Mongolic languages 335 160 175 0 0 0
Mongolian 335 155 175 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 5,600 2,725 2,875 75 30 45
Akan (Twi) 845 415 430 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Edo 70 35 35 0 0 0
Ewe 80 45 35 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 105 55 45 0 0 0
Ga 40 20 20 5 0 0
Ganda 95 50 50 5 0 0
Igbo 265 125 145 5 0 0
Lingala 85 35 45 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 280 135 145 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 350 175 170 15 5 5
Shona 410 190 225 15 5 5
Swahili 1,090 530 565 20 5 10
Wolof 170 95 75 0 5 5
Yoruba 690 340 350 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,015 485 535 20 10 15
Nilo-Saharan languages 1,525 765 755 0 0 0
Dinka 800 420 380 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 725 350 375 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,095 630 465 140 80 60
American Sign Language 325 170 155 35 20 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 765 455 310 105 60 45
Sino-Tibetan languages 82,380 39,230 43,155 7,375 3,340 4,030
Chinese languages 80,880 38,455 42,420 7,345 3,325 4,015
Cantonese 38,275 17,810 20,460 2,860 1,315 1,545
Hakka 315 135 185 10 5 5
Mandarin 37,125 18,030 19,095 4,035 1,815 2,220
Min Dong 20 5 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,245 540 705 75 30 40
Wu (Shanghainese) 340 175 165 65 30 40
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,550 1,760 1,785 300 135 170
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,500 770 730 30 15 15
Burmese 280 145 130 10 5 5
Karenic languages 665 340 320 0 0 0
Tibetan 420 220 200 20 5 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 140 65 75 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,130 505 625 95 45 55
Lao 465 215 245 5 0 0
Thai 655 285 370 95 40 55
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 10 0 5 0
Turkic languages 2,390 1,270 1,120 40 20 20
Azerbaijani 155 90 75 5 5 5
Turkish 1,945 1,030 915 35 15 20
Uyghur 80 45 40 0 0 0
Uzbek 135 70 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 70 35 25 0 0 0
Uralic languages 2,130 1,040 1,085 175 85 90
Estonian 25 10 15 5 5 5
Finnish 105 50 50 35 15 15
Hungarian 1,995 980 1,015 140 65 70
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 240 140 95 5 0 5
Multiple responses 189,040 92,280 96,760 9,565 4,360 5,210
English and French 6,885 3,410 3,475 685 325 360
English and non-official language 178,070 86,895 91,170 8,635 3,915 4,725
French and non-official language 1,125 540 580 45 15 25
English, French and non-official language 2,965 1,430 1,530 195 100 100
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 4,026,650 2,020,510 2,006,140 377,665 182,240 195,430
None 3,492,295 1,760,240 1,732,055 344,665 167,330 177,330
English 221,305 110,655 110,650 9,650 4,510 5,135
French 41,840 19,470 22,375 5,110 2,280 2,830
Non-official language 262,255 125,640 136,615 17,570 7,820 9,750
Aboriginal 17,430 8,325 9,105 410 185 225
Non-Aboriginal 244,825 117,315 127,510 17,160 7,635 9,530
English and French 1,535 775 760 75 35 40
English and non-official language 4,545 2,345 2,195 220 105 115
French and non-official language 2,795 1,340 1,455 375 155 220
English, French and non-official language 85 50 40 0 0 0
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 3,206,050 1,602,690 1,603,360 323,105 154,705 168,395
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 3,053,470 1,528,275 1,525,190 313,565 150,050 163,515
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,717 54,891 33,213 37,101 43,280 32,519
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 3,054,135 1,528,420 1,525,715 313,940 150,340 163,600
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,067 47,131 30,478 32,999 37,664 29,515
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 2,839,590 1,458,560 1,381,030 291,005 139,955 151,050
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,330 54,528 32,099 34,287 41,169 28,761
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,785,065 711,210 1,073,855 220,730 95,175 125,555
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,093 3,834 4,185 5,626 5,487 5,685
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 2,473,665 1,301,630 1,172,030 235,565 117,030 118,530
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,679 54,361 32,982 31,820 37,181 27,515
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235 323,120 154,690 168,430
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,054,555 1,528,100 1,526,455 313,485 149,965 163,515
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 62,778 80,001 45,535 48,004 56,068 40,608
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,055,230 1,528,240 1,526,995 313,905 150,315 163,590
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,683 62,938 38,417 39,939 45,390 34,931
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 2,840,675 1,458,210 1,382,465 291,045 139,970 151,075
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 62,997 80,282 44,766 46,044 55,034 37,714
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,784,345 710,105 1,074,240 220,660 95,125 125,535
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,175 7,298 7,093 7,466 7,411 7,508
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 2,473,665 1,299,805 1,173,855 235,565 117,480 118,085
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 59,343 74,073 43,031 41,654 48,343 35,000
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 3,206,050 1,602,810 1,603,240 323,120 154,690 168,430
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 1,152,385 669,770 482,615 100,060 54,770 45,290
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 64,090 73,781 53,836 53,896 59,237 49,179
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 81,586 94,822 63,218 61,987 67,979 54,742
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 93.3 95.8 89.1 89.0 91.5 85.9
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 76.5 78.9 72.3 65.5 68.2 62.2
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 6.7 4.2 10.9 11.0 8.5 14.1
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 3,206,050 1,602,690 1,603,360 323,105 154,705 168,395
Without total income 152,585 74,410 78,170 9,540 4,660 4,880
With total income 3,053,470 1,528,280 1,525,190 313,565 150,045 163,520
Percentage with total income 95.2 95.4 95.1 97.0 97.0 97.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 389,580 146,450 243,130 38,870 16,965 21,900
$10,000 to $19,999 385,235 147,125 238,110 49,620 20,050 29,565
$20,000 to $29,999 364,915 142,810 222,105 41,670 16,905 24,760
$30,000 to $39,999 305,680 131,185 174,490 37,070 15,960 21,110
$40,000 to $49,999 286,615 133,715 152,900 34,105 15,280 18,825
$50,000 to $59,999 247,830 124,720 123,115 27,780 13,445 14,335
$60,000 to $69,999 205,840 114,405 91,430 21,305 11,800 9,505
$70,000 to $79,999 165,640 99,645 65,995 17,165 9,825 7,335
$80,000 to $89,999 132,720 82,700 50,020 12,865 7,740 5,130
$90,000 to $99,999 114,010 70,655 43,350 9,080 5,505 3,570
$100,000 and over 455,410 334,865 120,550 24,050 16,570 7,480
$100,000 to $149,999 274,185 191,710 82,475 16,365 11,040 5,325
$150,000 and over 181,225 143,150 38,075 7,680 5,530 2,155
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 3,206,050 1,602,690 1,603,365 323,105 154,710 168,395
Without after-tax income 151,915 74,270 77,645 9,165 4,370 4,790
With after-tax income 3,054,135 1,528,420 1,525,715 313,940 150,340 163,600
Percentage with after-tax income 95.3 95.4 95.2 97.2 97.2 97.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 399,005 149,280 249,725 41,265 18,090 23,170
$10,000 to $19,999 402,780 154,330 248,450 52,180 21,485 30,690
$20,000 to $29,999 420,955 166,650 254,300 50,090 20,890 29,200
$30,000 to $39,999 377,590 169,665 207,925 43,960 19,300 24,665
$40,000 to $49,999 347,960 172,595 175,365 38,350 17,920 20,430
$50,000 to $59,999 276,970 153,985 122,985 28,240 15,315 12,930
$60,000 to $69,999 208,265 127,045 81,220 20,580 12,015 8,565
$70,000 to $79,999 160,580 100,970 59,610 14,105 8,350 5,755
$80,000 and over 460,030 333,895 126,140 25,175 16,985 8,190
$80,000 to $89,999 121,015 78,400 42,620 8,045 5,125 2,925
$90,000 to $99,999 82,020 57,375 24,645 4,955 3,320 1,630
$100,000 and over 257,000 198,120 58,875 12,180 8,545 3,635
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 3,206,050 1,602,690 1,603,360 323,100 154,710 168,400
Without employment income 732,385 301,060 431,330 87,545 37,680 49,870
With employment income 2,473,665 1,301,630 1,172,035 235,560 117,035 118,530
Percentage with employment income 77.2 81.2 73.1 72.9 75.6 70.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 273,835 122,830 151,005 39,980 18,660 21,320
$5,000 to $9,999 164,095 68,100 95,990 17,595 7,535 10,060
$10,000 to $19,999 274,105 113,680 160,430 30,295 13,185 17,110
$20,000 to $29,999 235,620 96,855 138,760 25,355 11,395 13,960
$30,000 to $39,999 227,450 100,650 126,805 23,315 10,625 12,685
$40,000 to $49,999 219,155 103,680 115,475 22,630 9,985 12,645
$50,000 to $59,999 195,145 99,285 95,860 18,335 8,980 9,360
$60,000 to $69,999 163,465 92,950 70,515 14,165 8,050 6,115
$70,000 to $79,999 135,150 83,240 51,910 12,320 7,240 5,085
$80,000 and over 585,640 420,365 165,280 31,575 21,390 10,185
$80,000 to $89,999 111,045 71,210 39,835 9,570 5,885 3,680
$90,000 to $99,999 99,785 62,305 37,480 6,525 4,135 2,385
$100,000 and over 374,815 286,855 87,960 15,485 11,360 4,120
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 1,527,680 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,835 ... ... 69,665 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 80,300 ... ... 60,652 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 366,080 ... ... 56,720 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,948 ... ... 37,429 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,502 ... ... 33,293 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 1,161,600 ... ... 113,440 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 111,435 ... ... 91,630 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 94,830 ... ... 79,439 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 1,527,675 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 125,522 ... ... 88,438 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 101,361 ... ... 73,679 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 365,000 ... ... 56,740 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 64,341 ... ... 47,186 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 52,116 ... ... 39,804 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 1,162,675 ... ... 113,420 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 144,729 ... ... 109,075 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 116,821 ... ... 90,626 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 1,527,680 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Under $5,000 21,660 ... ... 3,455 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 13,555 ... ... 2,210 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 18,070 ... ... 5,135 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 33,045 ... ... 6,730 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 51,505 ... ... 7,220 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 38,615 ... ... 6,455 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 42,580 ... ... 6,945 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 46,630 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 46,520 ... ... 7,175 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 46,825 ... ... 7,140 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 95,425 ... ... 13,590 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 95,340 ... ... 12,195 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 92,345 ... ... 11,510 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 88,775 ... ... 10,455 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 84,570 ... ... 9,250 ... ...
$100,000 and over 712,215 ... ... 53,445 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 184,595 ... ... 18,110 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 142,910 ... ... 12,490 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 181,960 ... ... 13,120 ... ...
$200,000 and over 202,745 ... ... 9,730 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,527,680 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Under $5,000 23,395 ... ... 3,690 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 13,860 ... ... 2,255 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 18,600 ... ... 5,235 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 34,540 ... ... 7,045 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 55,010 ... ... 8,440 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 44,170 ... ... 7,935 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 50,280 ... ... 8,525 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 55,645 ... ... 8,680 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 57,695 ... ... 8,520 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 59,195 ... ... 8,505 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 119,200 ... ... 15,235 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 116,250 ... ... 14,075 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 112,675 ... ... 12,570 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 106,235 ... ... 10,925 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 95,600 ... ... 9,140 ... ...
$100,000 and over 565,335 ... ... 39,390 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 192,795 ... ... 16,900 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 132,240 ... ... 9,950 ... ...
$150,000 and over 240,305 ... ... 12,545 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 1,099,900 ... ... 105,660 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 109,997 ... ... 92,455 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 93,588 ... ... 79,935 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 407,300 ... ... 50,465 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,283 ... ... 86,885 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,043 ... ... 75,253 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 511,375 ... ... 37,615 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 133,186 ... ... 117,510 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,951 ... ... 100,468 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 146,045 ... ... 14,580 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,909 ... ... 54,039 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,079 ... ... 48,843 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 1,101,485 ... ... 105,735 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 144,493 ... ... 110,112 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 116,343 ... ... 91,130 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 408,625 ... ... 50,480 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 137,805 ... ... 106,410 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 110,236 ... ... 87,194 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 512,615 ... ... 37,690 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 169,354 ... ... 133,386 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 135,623 ... ... 110,337 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 145,115 ... ... 14,505 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 80,406 ... ... 63,658 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 68,470 ... ... 55,409 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 577,475 308,835 268,640 82,365 37,715 44,650
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 42,598 47,903 37,344 32,199 32,549 31,940
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 37,648 41,340 33,785 29,037 29,094 28,989
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 573,385 306,195 267,190 82,225 37,735 44,490
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 56,856 63,468 49,280 41,417 43,027 40,052
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 46,559 50,990 41,481 35,284 36,105 34,588
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 3,978,150 1,998,500 1,979,650 372,875 179,965 192,905
In the bottom half of the distribution 1,527,695 739,210 788,485 174,015 81,325 92,695
In the bottom decile 293,490 143,880 149,605 40,710 19,645 21,060
In the second decile 278,635 128,055 150,575 32,860 14,650 18,215
In the third decile 297,695 142,090 155,605 32,020 14,760 17,260
In the fourth decile 315,570 154,815 160,760 32,810 15,265 17,540
In the fifth decile 342,305 170,375 171,935 35,615 17,000 18,615
In the top half of the distribution 2,450,450 1,259,285 1,191,160 198,855 98,640 100,215
In the sixth decile 366,250 183,860 182,390 37,265 17,960 19,305
In the seventh decile 397,275 201,465 195,810 39,395 19,445 19,950
In the eighth decile 443,585 227,385 216,200 41,105 20,505 20,600
In the ninth decile 522,545 268,995 253,555 42,330 21,265 21,070
In the top decile 720,795 377,585 343,215 38,770 19,470 19,300
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 3,925,220 1,971,735 1,953,485 367,660 177,465 190,190
0 to 17 years 893,255 458,330 434,925 59,440 30,145 29,300
0 to 5 years 310,080 158,825 151,260 19,010 9,555 9,455
18 to 64 years 2,580,730 1,298,440 1,282,295 232,945 112,650 120,295
65 years and over 451,235 214,965 236,265 75,270 34,675 40,600
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 363,890 171,945 191,940 48,985 22,685 26,300
0 to 17 years 114,215 58,665 55,555 9,300 4,850 4,445
0 to 5 years 41,755 21,350 20,400 2,885 1,495 1,390
18 to 64 years 210,870 98,415 112,455 31,570 14,655 16,915
65 years and over 38,800 14,875 23,925 8,115 3,175 4,940
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 9.3 8.7 9.8 13.3 12.8 13.8
0 to 17 years (%) 12.8 12.8 12.8 15.6 16.1 15.2
0 to 5 years (%) 13.5 13.4 13.5 15.2 15.6 14.7
18 to 64 years (%) 8.2 7.6 8.8 13.6 13.0 14.1
65 years and over (%) 8.6 6.9 10.1 10.8 9.2 12.2
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 273,515 134,180 139,335 32,930 16,045 16,885
0 to 17 years 76,930 39,385 37,550 5,350 2,745 2,605
0 to 5 years 28,190 14,420 13,770 1,495 775 725
18 to 64 years 181,805 88,715 93,095 25,325 12,355 12,970
65 years and over 14,780 6,085 8,695 2,250 940 1,315
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 7.0 6.8 7.1 9.0 9.0 8.9
0 to 17 years (%) 8.6 8.6 8.6 9.0 9.1 8.9
0 to 5 years (%) 9.1 9.1 9.1 7.9 8.1 7.7
18 to 64 years (%) 7.0 6.8 7.3 10.9 11.0 10.8
65 years and over (%) 3.3 2.8 3.7 3.0 2.7 3.2
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 3,978,145 1,998,500 1,979,645 372,875 179,965 192,910
Official languages 3,920,530 1,974,435 1,946,095 369,775 178,695 191,085
English 3,916,805 1,972,800 1,944,005 369,630 178,640 190,990
French 264,600 123,940 140,660 38,010 16,840 21,165
Non-official languages 1,082,425 527,770 554,655 69,245 31,415 37,835
Aboriginal languages 36,465 17,415 19,045 740 335 410
Algonquian languages 29,675 14,120 15,555 140 60 80
Blackfoot 5,575 2,665 2,905 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 23,465 11,155 12,310 120 55 70
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 25 0 15 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 90 20 70 0 0 0
Plains Cree 1,580 620 965 40 20 20
Southern East Cree 10 10 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 45 25 25 0 0 0
Woods Cree 1,135 525 610 15 0 20
Cree, n.o.s. 20,665 9,990 10,675 70 35 40
Eastern Algonquian languages 35 15 15 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 35 15 15 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 955 425 530 15 10 10
Algonquin 10 10 0 10 0 0
Ojibway 925 415 505 10 10 10
Oji-Cree 20 10 15 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 2,640 1,255 1,385 30 15 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 2,630 1,250 1,380 30 15 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Beaver 85 50 35 0 0 0
Carrier 45 10 35 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 15 10 10 10 0
Dene 2,010 975 1,035 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 75 30 45 10 0 10
Gwich'in 10 0 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 285 140 145 10 10 0
North Slavey (Hare) 25 15 10 0 0 0
South Slavey 190 90 100 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 75 35 45 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 10 0 10 10 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 10 10 10
Inuit languages 135 50 80 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 60 20 35 0 10 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 40 25 20 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 40 25 10 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 10 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 25 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 10 10 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 145 75 70 20 10 10
Salish languages 50 25 25 420 195 225
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 10 0 0 30 10 20
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 10 0 0
Straits 10 0 0 345 155 190
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 45 25 15
Siouan languages 4,050 2,005 2,045 10 10 0
Dakota 530 285 245 0 0 0
Stoney 3,650 1,790 1,855 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 0 0 10 0 0
Tsimshian languages 35 15 15 25 10 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 20 10 10 10 0 10
Nisga'a 15 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Wakashan languages 10 10 0 90 35 50
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 10 0 25 10 20
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 60 25 35
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 25 10 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,046,245 510,495 535,750 68,550 31,105 37,450
Afro-Asiatic languages 96,210 50,675 45,535 2,335 1,265 1,060
Berber languages 540 335 205 10 10 0
Kabyle 225 125 90 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 315 210 110 0 10 0
Cushitic languages 15,445 8,055 7,385 125 55 75
Bilen 370 235 135 0 0 0
Oromo 3,125 1,625 1,500 30 15 20
Somali 12,030 6,240 5,795 95 35 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 55 20 40 0 0 0
Semitic languages 82,200 43,405 38,800 2,195 1,215 985
Amharic 10,870 5,595 5,275 140 65 80
Arabic 62,730 33,365 29,370 1,660 955 700
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 430 225 210 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 150 70 75 0 10 0
Harari 340 150 185 0 0 0
Hebrew 3,250 1,650 1,600 345 160 185
Maltese 145 85 55 35 20 15
Tigrigna 7,315 3,915 3,400 65 30 35
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 450 250 205 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 375 225 145 20 15 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 32,730 15,440 17,290 1,390 650 740
Khmer (Cambodian) 2,700 1,375 1,330 175 95 80
Vietnamese 30,150 14,130 16,015 1,220 555 665
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 145,745 63,615 82,130 5,355 1,920 3,435
Bikol 330 150 180 10 0 10
Cebuano 6,690 2,940 3,750 375 160 215
Fijian 340 195 145 10 0 0
Hiligaynon 1,760 745 1,020 100 30 70
Ilocano 7,370 3,160 4,215 285 105 175
Malagasy 80 40 40 0 0 0
Malay 3,040 1,435 1,610 320 125 205
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,185 565 625 25 10 15
Pangasinan 445 190 250 20 10 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 138,440 60,115 78,325 4,815 1,705 3,110
Waray-Waray 420 170 245 25 10 20
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 505 650 100 40 50
Creole languages 4,585 2,390 2,195 160 80 75
Haitian Creole 255 140 115 10 10 0
Creole, n.o.s. 2,675 1,425 1,250 75 55 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 1,680 840 850 70 20 50
Dravidian languages 18,190 9,660 8,525 425 235 190
Kannada 1,035 520 515 30 20 10
Malayalam 8,150 4,255 3,900 155 95 60
Tamil 7,195 3,900 3,295 195 105 90
Telugu 2,910 1,560 1,345 95 45 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 150 80 70 10 0 10
Hmong-Mien languages 115 55 55 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 550,490 274,510 275,980 39,430 18,285 21,145
Albanian 2,880 1,550 1,325 145 95 50
Armenian 530 255 275 70 35 40
Balto-Slavic languages 93,150 44,750 48,395 5,140 2,375 2,765
Baltic languages 1,360 660 705 90 60 35
Latvian 590 300 290 45 25 20
Lithuanian 775 360 415 45 35 10
Slavic languages 92,300 44,340 47,960 5,050 2,315 2,735
Belarusan 200 95 105 10 10 0
Bosnian 2,880 1,450 1,435 55 15 40
Bulgarian 1,795 945 850 150 80 75
Croatian 6,280 3,260 3,025 755 395 360
Czech 3,590 1,650 1,940 545 260 285
Macedonian 535 270 265 15 10 0
Polish 23,650 11,455 12,195 1,195 540 650
Russian 27,375 13,195 14,175 1,710 760 950
Serbian 5,355 2,630 2,730 235 105 125
Serbo-Croatian 1,095 550 540 60 40 20
Slovak 2,780 1,495 1,285 155 80 75
Slovene (Slovenian) 735 360 375 55 15 40
Ukrainian 26,600 11,980 14,620 755 320 440
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 250 120 130 15 10 0
Celtic languages 1,180 615 560 150 60 90
Scottish Gaelic 440 215 225 60 30 30
Welsh 315 180 130 55 20 35
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 450 220 225 35 15 20
Germanic languages 112,670 56,325 56,345 12,105 5,580 6,530
Afrikaans 5,165 2,655 2,515 595 290 300
Danish 2,800 1,360 1,440 640 285 355
Dutch 19,480 9,595 9,890 2,275 1,115 1,155
Frisian 475 275 205 60 20 40
German 83,010 41,905 41,105 8,230 3,750 4,475
Icelandic 160 70 95 95 50 45
Norwegian 1,450 635 810 305 165 140
Swedish 1,635 800 835 385 175 215
Vlaams (Flemish) 380 170 215 70 35 40
Yiddish 250 130 115 55 15 40
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 2,115 1,095 1,015 10 10 0
Greek 4,935 2,535 2,400 540 290 250
Indo-Iranian languages 206,725 106,045 100,675 8,025 4,035 3,990
Indo-Aryan languages 186,005 95,045 90,960 6,865 3,450 3,420
Bengali 8,530 4,385 4,140 145 55 90
Gujarati 18,005 8,945 9,055 195 105 90
Hindi 61,290 31,900 29,385 1,895 990 900
Kashmiri 125 80 45 10 10 0
Konkani 625 300 320 15 10 10
Marathi 2,575 1,385 1,195 50 30 20
Nepali 5,510 3,000 2,510 95 30 70
Oriya (Odia) 255 135 120 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 90,485 46,350 44,135 5,310 2,620 2,690
Sindhi 4,595 2,065 2,530 70 30 40
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 3,800 1,925 1,875 75 35 35
Urdu 41,235 21,245 20,000 535 300 235
Iranian languages 22,140 11,665 10,475 1,150 575 580
Kurdish 1,930 1,100 825 20 10 10
Pashto 3,330 1,795 1,530 35 25 10
Persian (Farsi) 17,600 9,220 8,375 1,120 550 570
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 1,760 960 805 80 55 25
Italic (Romance) languages 142,340 69,885 72,450 15,145 6,660 8,485
Catalan 170 95 80 55 30 30
Italian 19,900 9,875 10,020 2,385 1,020 1,365
Portuguese 12,670 6,255 6,415 1,765 835 935
Romanian 9,915 5,185 4,735 300 135 170
Spanish 104,445 50,960 53,490 11,415 4,945 6,465
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 250 130 125 55 25 30
Japanese 9,215 4,115 5,100 2,940 1,240 1,700
Kartvelian languages 225 130 100 10 0 0
Georgian 230 130 100 10 0 0
Korean 19,950 9,405 10,545 1,875 820 1,050
Mongolic languages 800 375 430 10 0 10
Mongolian 800 370 430 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 29,430 14,980 14,450 655 325 330
Akan (Twi) 2,925 1,505 1,420 10 0 0
Bamanankan 60 30 30 0 0 0
Edo 620 325 290 10 0 0
Ewe 335 170 165 10 10 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 300 165 135 0 0 0
Ga 345 190 155 0 0 0
Ganda 610 305 305 20 10 10
Igbo 2,550 1,345 1,210 45 15 30
Lingala 1,240 640 605 20 15 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 830 420 410 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,155 605 550 50 25 25
Shona 1,810 850 960 70 45 20
Swahili 6,700 3,470 3,235 280 140 140
Wolof 600 365 235 0 0 0
Yoruba 5,930 3,035 2,890 90 40 50
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 6,585 3,265 3,320 135 60 75
Nilo-Saharan languages 3,070 1,495 1,575 25 10 15
Dinka 1,655 825 825 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,425 675 750 30 15 15
Sign languages 5,910 2,350 3,555 865 320 550
American Sign Language 3,085 1,130 1,955 440 145 300
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 2,855 1,230 1,625 425 170 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 141,860 67,945 73,915 13,090 5,965 7,130
Chinese languages 139,385 66,700 72,685 13,045 5,950 7,105
Cantonese 74,770 35,490 39,280 5,935 2,820 3,115
Hakka 1,180 515 660 35 10 25
Mandarin 70,510 33,310 37,195 7,750 3,420 4,320
Min Dong 85 50 40 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,140 1,765 2,380 275 100 175
Wu (Shanghainese) 855 380 470 135 55 85
Chinese, n.o.s. 6,335 3,160 3,175 475 180 295
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 55 25 35 0 0 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 2,590 1,290 1,300 45 15 30
Burmese 605 305 295 0 0 0
Karenic languages 805 415 390 0 0 0
Tibetan 860 430 430 15 10 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 445 215 235 20 10 15
Tai-Kadai languages 3,705 1,510 2,195 440 170 270
Lao 1,520 730 795 25 20 10
Thai 2,400 850 1,545 415 150 260
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 0 0 0
Turkic languages 5,795 3,180 2,625 310 175 135
Azerbaijani 630 325 300 35 20 10
Turkish 4,255 2,420 1,835 280 155 120
Uyghur 290 135 155 10 0 0
Uzbek 425 200 225 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 355 170 180 10 0 10
Uralic languages 8,895 4,315 4,575 1,125 535 590
Estonian 185 85 105 80 25 50
Finnish 1,045 455 590 230 80 145
Hungarian 7,660 3,770 3,890 820 425 395
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,820 1,025 790 85 50 35
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 3,978,145 1,998,495 1,979,645 372,875 179,965 192,915
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 3,622,740 1,825,135 1,797,600 349,885 169,665 180,220
Canadian citizens aged under 18 854,815 439,065 415,755 57,630 29,290 28,335
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 2,767,920 1,386,070 1,381,850 292,255 140,375 151,880
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 355,410 173,365 182,045 22,990 10,300 12,695
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 3,978,145 1,998,495 1,979,650 372,875 179,965 192,910
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 3,062,775 1,550,445 1,512,335 297,135 145,405 151,740
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 845,220 412,320 432,895 68,925 31,295 37,630
Before 1981 163,460 81,620 81,840 32,495 15,135 17,355
1981 to 1990 86,350 41,690 44,660 7,490 3,325 4,170
1991 to 2000 131,560 62,930 68,630 8,990 3,990 5,000
2001 to 2010 256,055 125,235 130,820 12,065 5,295 6,770
2001 to 2005 109,145 53,425 55,720 5,100 2,235 2,865
2006 to 2010 146,910 71,810 75,100 6,960 3,055 3,905
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 207,790 100,845 106,945 7,885 3,555 4,335
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 70,155 35,735 34,420 6,815 3,265 3,550
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 845,220 412,320 432,895 68,920 31,295 37,625
Under 5 years 82,175 42,200 39,975 7,845 3,830 4,010
5 to 14 years 149,815 77,820 71,995 12,090 5,850 6,235
15 to 24 years 168,965 78,215 90,755 15,520 6,940 8,575
25 to 44 years 372,805 180,265 192,535 27,870 12,160 15,710
45 years and over 71,450 33,820 37,630 5,605 2,510 3,095
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 54 845,215 412,325 432,895 68,925 31,295 37,630
Americas 103,540 49,345 54,190 10,570 4,580 5,990
Brazil 2,545 1,100 1,440 195 95 105
Colombia 9,535 4,570 4,960 305 125 180
El Salvador 7,255 3,725 3,530 175 70 105
Guyana 2,555 1,200 1,355 100 40 60
Haiti 1,270 675 600 65 25 40
Jamaica 6,845 3,170 3,680 300 165 135
Mexico 15,665 7,860 7,805 795 350 440
Peru 1,920 780 1,140 145 65 80
Trinidad and Tobago 3,415 1,670 1,750 250 90 160
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 30,460 13,675 16,785 6,930 3,015 3,915
Other places of birth in Americas 22,075 10,925 11,150 1,310 540 770
Europe 189,770 95,355 94,415 31,665 15,055 16,610
Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,555 2,325 2,230 125 60 65
Croatia 3,080 1,615 1,465 375 205 165
France 2,535 1,215 1,320 570 215 360
Germany 19,205 9,485 9,715 3,160 1,400 1,760
Greece 2,005 1,115 890 230 135 90
Hungary 3,665 1,880 1,785 545 305 240
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 3,935 2,100 1,835 480 250 230
Italy 8,110 4,370 3,745 680 355 325
Netherlands 14,035 7,420 6,610 1,695 875 825
Poland 16,925 8,045 8,880 905 375 525
Portugal 4,050 1,985 2,070 700 320 385
Romania 7,725 3,930 3,795 315 150 165
Russian Federation 7,260 3,135 4,125 615 275 340
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 2,255 1,080 1,170 155 90 65
Ukraine 8,150 3,700 4,455 425 205 225
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 59,215 30,280 28,935 17,630 8,330 9,300
Other places of birth in Europe 23,060 11,670 11,390 3,060 1,520 1,540
Africa 89,740 46,705 43,030 2,925 1,420 1,505
Algeria 1,340 715 625 10 10 0
Egypt 5,320 2,940 2,375 195 130 70
Ethiopia 10,570 5,355 5,215 180 75 100
Kenya 5,120 2,555 2,565 210 75 135
Morocco 1,695 1,005 695 115 70 45
Nigeria 12,405 6,520 5,880 130 65 65
Somalia 7,060 3,665 3,395 55 25 30
South Africa, Republic of 7,355 3,670 3,685 1,190 560 630
Other places of birth in Africa 38,865 20,275 18,590 840 410 425
Asia 452,225 215,955 236,265 22,390 9,585 12,805
Afghanistan 5,190 2,765 2,430 70 45 30
Bangladesh 5,085 2,590 2,500 70 30 35
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 57,690 26,510 31,185 5,590 2,375 3,220
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 19,110 9,265 9,850 1,245 585 660
India 91,660 46,625 45,035 3,715 1,845 1,870
IranCensus data footnote 61 8,910 4,655 4,250 780 380 400
Iraq 5,935 3,205 2,730 100 55 45
Japan 3,065 905 2,160 905 210 695
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 13,850 6,530 7,320 1,160 510 655
Lebanon 10,395 5,640 4,750 140 85 60
Pakistan 28,075 14,630 13,445 400 220 180
Philippines 123,830 54,075 69,755 4,380 1,560 2,820
Sri Lanka 4,835 2,475 2,365 130 55 70
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 4,800 2,515 2,280 150 85 70
Taiwan 3,455 1,460 2,000 665 250 420
Viet Nam 27,080 12,645 14,435 935 420 515
Other places of birth in Asia 39,250 19,485 19,765 1,935 875 1,060
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,940 4,950 4,990 1,380 655 720
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 54 207,790 100,845 106,945 7,880 3,550 4,335
Americas 20,060 9,660 10,400 1,110 460 650
Brazil 860 370 490 50 30 15
Colombia 2,295 1,020 1,275 50 10 45
Cuba 465 215 255 15 0 20
Haiti 385 240 150 0 0 0
Jamaica 1,660 765 895 0 0 0
Mexico 4,405 2,250 2,150 195 90 105
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 4,645 2,130 2,515 645 265 375
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,570 745 820 10 0 10
Other places of birth in Americas 3,785 1,930 1,855 145 60 90
Europe 20,870 10,830 10,045 1,235 640 590
France 425 240 180 50 20 25
Germany 1,370 710 655 105 55 55
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,355 835 520 50 30 15
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 715 365 350 10 0 10
Romania 1,100 545 555 15 10 10
Russian Federation 1,235 430 805 90 45 50
Ukraine 2,340 1,060 1,280 85 25 60
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 6,225 3,570 2,650 555 335 220
Other places of birth in Europe 6,100 3,065 3,040 270 115 150
Africa 27,770 14,165 13,610 435 210 225
Algeria 255 115 135 0 0 0
Cameroon 1,055 515 545 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 805 365 440 20 10 20
Côte d'Ivoire 420 210 210 0 0 0
Egypt 1,940 1,045 895 30 20 10
Eritrea 2,390 1,335 1,055 0 0 0
Ethiopia 3,445 1,670 1,780 25 15 15
Morocco 515 265 250 20 10 15
Nigeria 6,110 3,200 2,910 60 35 20
Somalia 2,120 1,110 1,010 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 1,590 800 785 110 40 70
Tunisia 255 135 125 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 6,870 3,400 3,470 155 80 75
Asia 137,110 65,055 72,050 4,980 2,145 2,835
Afghanistan 810 435 375 10 0 0
Bangladesh 1,355 635 715 15 10 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 10,525 4,700 5,825 1,030 435 595
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 750 305 450 60 35 20
India 28,820 14,915 13,900 525 300 220
IranCensus data footnote 61 3,265 1,665 1,600 165 80 80
Iraq 2,010 1,045 960 30 15 15
Israel 480 250 230 30 20 10
Japan 665 195 475 120 35 80
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 3,840 1,710 2,125 430 175 255
Lebanon 1,470 755 710 15 10 10
Nepal 2,615 1,380 1,240 50 15 35
Pakistan 6,910 3,420 3,490 65 35 30
Philippines 59,390 26,960 32,435 1,870 740 1,135
Saudi Arabia 820 435 385 40 20 25
Sri Lanka 1,345 650 695 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,340 1,705 1,630 95 45 50
Taiwan 505 165 340 105 35 70
Turkey 390 215 180 20 10 0
United Arab Emirates 810 430 375 25 10 10
Viet Nam 2,040 795 1,240 60 30 35
Other places of birth in Asia 4,965 2,285 2,680 230 95 135
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 1,980 1,135 845 125 95 30
Australia 1,065 600 465 80 55 20
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 915 535 375 45 40 10
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 3,978,145 1,998,500 1,979,650 372,875 179,960 192,915
First generationCensus data footnote 69 938,500 460,015 478,480 79,745 36,635 43,115
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 742,455 374,065 368,390 86,280 41,840 44,440
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 2,297,195 1,164,420 1,132,775 206,845 101,490 105,355
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 72 694,945 337,380 357,565 37,750 16,810 20,940
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 387,275 195,845 191,430 20,115 9,495 10,625
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 154,700 96,855 57,850 8,780 4,780 4,000
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 232,570 98,990 133,575 11,335 4,715 6,620
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 198,575 81,650 116,920 14,465 5,670 8,795
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 103,785 57,130 46,650 2,825 1,485 1,345
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 5,320 2,745 2,570 350 165 180
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 3,978,145 1,998,495 1,979,650 372,875 179,960 192,910
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 258,640 125,445 133,195 17,880 8,260 9,615
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 253,460 123,115 130,340 17,200 7,965 9,235
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 136,585 65,755 70,835 10,230 4,735 5,500
Métis 114,370 56,170 58,200 6,830 3,185 3,650
Inuk (Inuit) 2,500 1,195 1,305 135 50 85
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 2,905 1,350 1,555 370 180 185
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 2,280 975 1,300 310 120 190
Non-Aboriginal identity 3,719,505 1,873,055 1,846,450 354,995 171,700 183,300
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 3,978,145 1,998,500 1,979,645 372,875 179,965 192,910
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 123,235 59,065 64,170 7,725 3,510 4,215
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 3,854,915 1,939,430 1,915,475 365,150 176,455 188,695
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 3,978,145 1,998,500 1,979,645 372,875 179,960 192,915
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 103,600 50,680 52,915 4,835 2,350 2,485
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 99,940 48,860 51,070 4,735 2,295 2,435
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 81,685 39,815 41,870 4,105 1,970 2,140
Métis single ancestry 17,515 8,690 8,820 590 320 275
Inuit single ancestry 735 355 380 30 10 25
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 3,665 1,820 1,845 105 60 50
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 3,490 1,725 1,765 80 45 30
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 105 55 50 25 0 15
Métis and Inuit ancestries 50 35 15 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 0 15 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 200,215 97,055 103,160 18,040 8,275 9,760
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 189,830 92,295 97,530 17,155 7,915 9,240
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 104,875 50,595 54,280 11,030 5,145 5,885
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 82,585 40,530 42,060 5,950 2,685 3,265
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,365 1,170 1,195 180 90 95
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 10,385 4,760 5,625 885 360 520
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 9,760 4,465 5,295 845 345 505
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 310 155 155 10 10 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 270 110 160 30 10 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 25 20 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 3,674,330 1,850,760 1,823,570 350,005 169,335 180,665
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 3,978,145 1,998,495 1,979,645 372,875 179,965 192,915
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 933,165 461,460 471,705 50,990 23,790 27,200
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 230,930 118,535 112,390 10,280 5,205 5,075
Chinese 158,200 77,035 81,165 16,460 7,605 8,855
Black 129,390 66,960 62,440 3,535 1,845 1,690
Filipino 166,195 74,770 91,425 6,150 2,365 3,780
Latin American 55,090 27,560 27,525 2,675 1,255 1,420
Arab 56,700 30,245 26,450 1,480 870 615
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 43,985 21,025 22,960 2,550 1,185 1,370
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 20,980 11,010 9,965 1,095 560 535
Korean 21,275 10,130 11,145 2,110 950 1,165
Japanese 12,165 5,495 6,670 2,635 1,035 1,600
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 9,900 4,700 5,205 495 225 265
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 28,360 13,985 14,375 1,515 690 825
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 3,044,980 1,537,040 1,507,940 321,885 156,180 165,705
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 3,978,150 1,998,500 1,979,645 372,875 179,960 192,910
North American Aboriginal origins 303,815 147,735 156,075 22,870 10,625 12,250
First Nations (North American Indian) 200,290 96,845 103,445 16,095 7,520 8,570
Inuit 3,900 1,915 1,985 275 125 150
Métis 113,735 55,590 58,150 7,490 3,395 4,095
Other North American origins 955,040 486,735 468,305 95,560 47,160 48,400
Acadian 5,545 2,970 2,570 550 290 260
American 72,355 35,480 36,875 8,995 4,205 4,795
Canadian 902,315 460,335 441,975 89,015 44,005 45,015
New Brunswicker 50 35 15 10 10 0
Newfoundlander 1,985 1,135 850 155 105 55
Nova Scotian 190 115 70 10 0 15
Ontarian 110 65 45 25 0 30
Québécois 1,380 750 630 290 130 155
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 415 210 205 35 10 25
European origins 2,580,720 1,292,280 1,288,440 293,500 141,260 152,240
British Isles origins 1,581,265 787,205 794,060 226,415 109,100 117,315
Channel Islander 225 115 115 95 45 50
Cornish 210 90 115 135 80 55
English 899,440 444,010 455,440 147,585 70,730 76,855
Irish 596,750 288,710 308,040 76,705 35,080 41,625
Manx 945 450 495 270 135 140
Scottish 704,205 347,740 356,460 102,985 48,735 54,250
Welsh 80,455 38,715 41,740 14,740 6,815 7,925
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 90,865 44,055 46,815 15,835 7,360 8,475
French origins 411,560 201,160 210,395 40,645 18,445 22,205
Alsatian 200 120 80 30 25 10
Breton 60 25 35 25 10 15
Corsican 125 65 70 15 10 10
French 411,315 201,030 210,290 40,600 18,410 22,190
Western European origins (except French origins) 915,185 455,115 460,065 74,865 35,610 39,260
Austrian 39,530 19,225 20,305 4,490 2,050 2,440
Bavarian 110 60 55 50 20 35
Belgian 21,210 10,320 10,890 2,210 1,015 1,190
Dutch 195,720 97,735 97,990 18,560 8,825 9,735
Flemish 2,005 870 1,140 245 100 145
Frisian 685 380 305 95 45 45
German 712,955 353,755 359,195 53,065 25,230 27,830
Luxembourger 680 355 320 65 15 55
Swiss 24,310 11,905 12,410 2,920 1,430 1,490
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 830 390 440 115 55 55
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 329,990 159,695 170,295 33,080 15,560 17,520
Danish 60,380 29,240 31,135 6,410 3,065 3,345
Finnish 17,755 8,780 8,975 2,865 1,350 1,515
Icelandic 20,225 10,050 10,175 2,760 1,305 1,445
Norwegian 156,595 75,160 81,430 12,710 5,935 6,780
Swedish 97,840 46,445 51,385 9,855 4,515 5,345
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 13,515 7,005 6,505 1,725 875 855
Eastern European origins 685,270 336,430 348,845 48,300 22,970 25,335
Bulgarian 2,935 1,510 1,425 285 135 155
Byelorussian 2,200 1,165 1,035 225 115 105
Czech 20,865 10,405 10,460 2,080 965 1,120
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 10,055 4,800 5,255 635 290 350
Estonian 2,715 1,240 1,470 435 175 260
Hungarian 56,270 27,385 28,885 5,120 2,500 2,620
Latvian 3,245 1,585 1,660 545 265 280
Lithuanian 6,090 2,915 3,175 865 435 435
Moldovan 1,585 790 790 70 30 40
Polish 186,510 91,115 95,395 14,170 6,765 7,410
Romanian 34,230 16,520 17,710 2,435 1,130 1,305
Russian 107,800 51,840 55,960 8,945 4,325 4,620
Slovak 11,010 5,495 5,515 785 385 400
Ukrainian 369,090 181,600 187,490 20,105 9,405 10,705
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,910 1,015 895 385 170 215
Southern European origins 215,725 107,495 108,230 25,525 12,040 13,480
Albanian 2,935 1,555 1,385 200 125 75
Bosnian 3,870 1,985 1,890 90 35 50
Catalan 85 55 25 25 15 10
Croatian 14,220 7,535 6,690 1,780 940 845
Cypriot 160 90 70 30 10 25
Greek 15,025 7,790 7,235 2,065 970 1,100
Italian 101,265 50,975 50,285 12,045 5,750 6,290
Kosovar 420 210 210 0 0 0
Macedonian 1,015 485 535 105 50 45
Maltese 1,560 845 715 320 160 160
Montenegrin 290 185 105 30 25 10
Portuguese 22,385 11,395 10,985 3,495 1,625 1,875
Serbian 7,755 3,875 3,875 635 310 325
Sicilian 330 160 170 70 35 35
Slovenian 3,885 2,010 1,875 450 230 225
Spanish 48,055 22,225 25,835 4,995 2,170 2,825
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 5,120 2,495 2,625 595 280 315
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 245 120 125 65 45 25
Other European origins 22,805 11,700 11,105 3,650 1,795 1,850
Basque 425 210 215 130 55 70
Jewish 9,780 4,890 4,885 1,815 885 935
Roma (Gypsy) 465 220 245 100 40 60
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 995 505 490 65 35 35
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 11,255 5,940 5,310 1,550 785 765
Caribbean origins 36,120 18,050 18,070 2,320 1,045 1,275
Antiguan 455 265 190 15 0 10
Bahamian 310 180 130 10 10 0
Barbadian 2,065 980 1,080 165 65 100
Bermudan 210 120 90 75 40 35
Carib 135 45 85 10 0 0
Cuban 2,175 1,110 1,060 145 50 100
Dominican 930 530 395 60 15 45
Grenadian 595 300 295 60 20 45
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 2,235 1,210 1,025 105 60 45
Jamaican 17,325 8,540 8,785 1,015 485 530
Kittitian/Nevisian 95 65 30 0 10 10
Martinican 10 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 30 10 25 10 10 0
Puerto Rican 460 225 240 75 25 50
St. Lucian 595 295 300 10 0 10
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 5,180 2,685 2,490 285 135 150
Vincentian/Grenadinian 535 215 325 20 15 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 2,670 1,275 1,395 235 90 140
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 2,305 1,110 1,200 140 75 70
Latin, Central and South American origins 78,405 39,030 39,375 5,125 2,315 2,815
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,980 965 1,015 235 105 125
Arawak 105 30 70 0 0 0
Argentinian 1,385 705 680 165 55 110
Belizean 445 250 190 15 0 10
Bolivian 590 305 285 40 25 20
Brazilian 3,030 1,330 1,700 280 115 170
Chilean 8,105 4,115 3,990 425 190 230
Colombian 12,585 6,060 6,525 470 215 255
Costa Rican 575 270 305 105 50 55
Ecuadorian 890 405 485 120 50 65
Guatemalan 2,395 1,270 1,120 170 85 80
Guyanese 3,095 1,545 1,555 190 75 115
Hispanic 1,785 905 885 80 35 40
Honduran 760 405 355 55 25 30
Maya 580 310 275 80 35 55
Mexican 22,475 11,430 11,045 1,970 915 1,055
Nicaraguan 1,675 825 855 150 85 65
Panamanian 320 150 170 25 10 20
Paraguayan 340 155 190 25 10 15
Peruvian 2,740 1,245 1,495 200 95 110
Salvadorean 8,810 4,545 4,270 220 100 115
Uruguayan 315 180 135 15 10 0
Venezuelan 4,690 2,295 2,390 90 35 60
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 3,430 1,735 1,695 305 150 155
African origins 136,510 70,620 65,885 5,225 2,680 2,540
Central and West African origins 33,170 17,430 15,735 505 250 255
Akan 130 80 50 0 0 0
Angolan 295 155 140 0 0 0
Ashanti 130 70 55 0 0 0
Beninese 200 90 105 0 10 0
Burkinabe 100 50 50 0 0 0
Cameroonian 2,040 1,010 1,035 10 0 0
Chadian 75 55 20 25 10 10
Congolese 4,095 2,100 1,990 65 25 40
Edo 555 320 235 0 0 0
Ewe 125 70 55 0 0 0
Gabonese 25 10 20 0 0 0
Gambian 110 60 50 0 0 0
Ghanaian 4,470 2,365 2,100 65 35 35
Guinean 455 235 215 0 0 0
Ibo 1,760 935 825 15 10 10
Ivorian 655 355 295 25 0 25
Liberian 1,040 495 540 0 0 0
Malian 70 45 25 10 10 10
Malinké 95 55 45 0 0 0
Nigerian 13,010 6,815 6,200 215 115 100
Peulh 105 70 35 0 0 0
Senegalese 575 370 205 30 20 10
Sierra Leonean 740 395 345 20 0 15
Togolese 150 70 80 15 15 0
Wolof 70 45 25 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,990 1,600 1,385 0 0 10
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 1,865 985 875 70 35 30
North African origins 23,235 12,305 10,935 885 495 395
Algerian 1,620 805 815 25 25 0
Berber 685 415 270 20 15 0
Coptic 225 115 110 0 0 0
Dinka 565 320 250 0 0 0
Egyptian 8,525 4,515 4,010 395 220 175
Libyan 1,300 665 635 170 115 60
Maure 95 70 25 0 0 0
Moroccan 2,510 1,380 1,130 190 105 85
Sudanese 7,070 3,695 3,375 30 15 15
Tunisian 940 480 455 65 35 30
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 575 315 260 25 10 25
Southern and East African origins 56,560 29,285 27,275 2,275 1,140 1,135
Afrikaner 315 155 160 125 60 60
Amhara 450 240 215 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 700 395 310 10 0 10
Burundian 975 555 420 0 0 0
Djiboutian 170 90 75 0 0 0
Eritrean 7,960 4,250 3,715 65 30 35
Ethiopian 13,225 6,710 6,510 220 105 115
Harari 165 85 80 0 0 0
Kenyan 2,175 1,035 1,140 175 95 80
Malagasy 125 55 70 0 0 0
Mauritian 550 310 235 35 15 20
Oromo 1,355 765 595 20 10 15
Rwandan 1,420 745 675 70 40 30
Seychellois 35 25 10 0 0 0
Somali 14,100 7,315 6,790 125 65 60
South African 6,635 3,310 3,320 1,180 590 590
Tanzanian 1,030 525 505 25 15 10
Tigrian 700 380 320 10 0 0
Ugandan 1,155 645 510 50 30 15
Zambian 265 155 110 30 10 15
Zimbabwean 2,590 1,300 1,285 65 35 30
Zulu 295 135 160 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 3,875 2,010 1,870 155 80 80
Other African origins 26,150 12,995 13,155 1,630 825 810
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 2,525 1,220 1,305 225 115 115
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 23,960 11,950 12,010 1,430 720 710
Asian origins 756,335 370,390 385,945 47,515 21,885 25,635
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 97,355 51,035 46,315 4,745 2,405 2,340
Afghan 8,540 4,545 3,995 165 90 75
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 10,470 5,690 4,780 370 205 170
Armenian 1,780 865 910 315 160 155
Assyrian 560 300 255 20 15 10
Azerbaijani 615 280 335 40 25 15
Georgian 400 230 165 40 25 15
Hazara 365 190 170 0 0 0
Iranian 13,925 7,220 6,705 1,460 695 765
Iraqi 6,165 3,250 2,915 110 75 35
Israeli 1,565 830 740 145 75 70
Jordanian 1,325 670 655 115 65 45
Kazakh 565 260 310 30 0 25
Kurd 2,040 1,160 880 35 25 10
Kuwaiti 185 110 80 15 10 10
Kyrgyz 200 110 90 0 0 0
Lebanese 32,365 16,835 15,525 720 345 375
Palestinian 4,880 2,675 2,210 165 80 85
Pashtun 645 305 345 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 390 205 180 240 145 100
Syrian 7,215 3,605 3,610 400 190 210
Tajik 265 160 105 15 10 0
Tatar 530 215 315 50 20 30
Turk 5,745 3,155 2,595 420 220 200
Turkmen 105 55 50 25 10 15
Uighur 270 125 140 25 15 15
Uzbek 485 225 260 0 10 0
Yemeni 930 440 485 25 10 10
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,445 1,305 1,140 200 110 95
South Asian origins 231,550 118,855 112,695 10,850 5,495 5,350
Bangladeshi 4,155 2,085 2,070 70 30 40
Bengali 1,660 870 790 40 15 25
Bhutanese 815 410 400 15 10 10
East Indian 174,510 89,140 85,370 9,230 4,660 4,575
Goan 495 265 225 75 55 25
Gujarati 855 445 410 60 25 40
Kashmiri 720 355 365 10 0 0
Nepali 4,600 2,490 2,110 105 30 75
Pakistani 29,265 15,075 14,190 460 270 190
Punjabi 15,645 8,230 7,420 760 385 375
Sinhalese 750 400 355 25 10 10
Sri Lankan 5,585 2,885 2,695 165 70 100
Tamil 1,050 565 485 70 40 30
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 4,845 2,500 2,335 200 95 105
East and Southeast Asian origins 431,135 202,400 228,735 32,260 14,175 18,090
Burmese 1,270 650 615 65 20 40
Cambodian (Khmer) 4,260 2,245 2,015 230 125 105
Chinese 188,280 90,735 97,545 17,980 8,260 9,720
Filipino 175,130 79,150 95,975 6,730 2,655 4,075
Hmong 0 0 0 10 0 0
Indonesian 3,005 1,425 1,575 425 155 275
Japanese 16,595 7,510 9,085 3,130 1,230 1,895
Karen 740 390 345 0 0 0
Korean 22,410 10,655 11,755 2,170 985 1,185
Laotian 2,050 1,020 1,030 95 60 30
Malaysian 2,970 1,340 1,630 300 105 190
Mongolian 1,565 725 835 75 40 35
Singaporean 370 180 190 65 30 25
Taiwanese 1,995 855 1,140 455 170 280
Thai 2,735 980 1,750 495 180 320
Tibetan 965 500 465 30 15 10
Vietnamese 36,780 17,720 19,060 1,665 780 890
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 735 385 345 50 0 45
Other Asian origins 3,115 1,580 1,530 180 80 100
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 3,115 1,585 1,530 185 80 100
Oceania origins 15,500 7,825 7,680 2,660 1,255 1,405
Australian 7,785 3,975 3,810 1,385 635 750
New Zealander 2,905 1,535 1,370 630 340 295
Pacific Islands origins 5,150 2,510 2,635 745 335 410
Fijian 3,325 1,580 1,745 120 75 50
Hawaiian 425 190 235 335 140 195
Maori 640 325 320 155 50 105
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 205 105 95 50 20 25
Samoan 280 180 100 70 45 30
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 375 195 180 35 30 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 1,527,680 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Owner 1,105,795 ... ... 107,775 ... ...
Renter 412,150 ... ... 62,270 ... ...
Band housing 9,730 ... ... 110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 1,527,675 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Condominium 256,015 ... ... 30,160 ... ...
Not condominium 1,271,660 ... ... 140,000 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 1,527,680 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
No bedrooms 5,440 ... ... 2,370 ... ...
1 bedroom 139,820 ... ... 32,945 ... ...
2 bedrooms 322,370 ... ... 49,895 ... ...
3 bedrooms 540,505 ... ... 46,095 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 519,545 ... ... 38,855 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 1,527,680 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 358,650 ... ... 59,820 ... ...
5 rooms 238,870 ... ... 25,240 ... ...
6 rooms 224,335 ... ... 21,310 ... ...
7 rooms 201,560 ... ... 18,125 ... ...
8 or more rooms 504,270 ... ... 45,675 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.5 ... ... 5.9 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 1,527,675 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 1,494,875 ... ... 168,650 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 32,805 ... ... 1,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 1,527,675 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
Suitable 1,458,550 ... ... 164,105 ... ...
Not suitable 69,125 ... ... 6,055 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 1,527,680 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
1960 or before 177,780 ... ... 40,440 ... ...
1961 to 1980 439,505 ... ... 54,755 ... ...
1981 to 1990 193,360 ... ... 25,275 ... ...
1991 to 2000 216,410 ... ... 21,145 ... ...
2001 to 2005 157,420 ... ... 8,375 ... ...
2006 to 2010 180,645 ... ... 11,775 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 162,560 ... ... 8,390 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 1,527,680 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,440,440 ... ... 160,960 ... ...
Major repairs needed 87,240 ... ... 9,200 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 1,527,680 ... ... 170,155 ... ...
1 household maintainer 873,125 ... ... 96,760 ... ...
2 household maintainers 605,830 ... ... 68,230 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 48,725 ... ... 5,170 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 1,527,680 ... ... 170,160 ... ...
15 to 24 years 53,955 ... ... 7,010 ... ...
25 to 34 years 281,820 ... ... 22,895 ... ...
35 to 44 years 307,930 ... ... 24,430 ... ...
45 to 54 years 310,435 ... ... 30,380 ... ...
55 to 64 years 288,480 ... ... 34,895 ... ...
65 to 74 years 169,505 ... ... 28,915 ... ...
75 to 84 years 86,970 ... ... 15,020 ... ...
85 years and over 28,585 ... ... 6,610 ... ...
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 1,479,270 ... ... 166,925 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 1,170,780 ... ... 119,385 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 308,485 ... ... 47,540 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 268,795 ... ... 40,450 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,075,465 ... ... 105,280 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 65.2 ... ... 56.3 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 15.1 ... ... 19.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,481 ... ... 1,156 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,531 ... ... 1,388 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 400,104 ... ... 577,597 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 449,790 ... ... 634,182 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 410,225 ... ... 61,905 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 10.4 ... ... 12.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 36.0 ... ... 44.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,243 ... ... 1,003 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,279 ... ... 1,113 ... ...
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 3,206,050 1,602,810 1,603,235 323,120 154,690 168,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 540,665 284,020 256,640 38,385 20,050 18,335
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 895,885 440,665 455,220 91,460 43,515 47,945
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,769,500 878,130 891,375 193,275 91,125 102,145
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 309,465 242,160 67,305 26,190 19,215 6,980
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 94,735 56,255 38,480 10,580 5,890 4,695
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 214,730 185,905 28,825 15,610 13,325 2,285
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 615,480 250,590 364,895 62,695 24,725 37,970
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 94,620 36,875 57,750 9,355 3,440 5,910
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 749,930 348,510 401,425 95,035 43,745 51,285
Bachelor's degree 530,085 235,610 294,470 58,360 25,610 32,750
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 39,955 18,075 21,880 6,255 2,670 3,590
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 21,850 11,810 10,045 2,875 1,720 1,155
Master's degree 133,265 67,215 66,055 21,845 10,145 11,695
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 24,770 15,805 8,965 5,695 3,600 2,100
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795 203,455 98,130 105,325
No certificate, diploma or degree 244,755 136,085 108,675 14,850 8,965 5,885
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 569,435 283,290 286,145 50,430 25,200 25,230
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,443,635 711,655 731,975 138,175 63,965 74,210
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 238,220 189,180 49,035 17,770 13,290 4,480
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 69,415 42,445 26,970 7,050 4,015 3,030
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 168,805 146,740 22,065 10,725 9,270 1,450
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 496,375 203,350 293,020 45,720 18,450 27,275
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 73,315 29,315 44,005 6,080 2,375 3,700
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 635,730 289,810 345,920 68,600 29,850 38,755
Bachelor's degree 448,235 197,045 251,195 43,395 18,455 24,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 32,095 14,155 17,940 4,270 1,745 2,530
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 18,855 9,505 9,350 1,925 980 950
Master's degree 116,975 57,230 59,740 15,855 6,900 8,955
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 19,570 11,875 7,695 3,155 1,770 1,380
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 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235 323,120 154,690 168,430
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,436,545 724,680 711,865 129,845 63,565 66,280
Education 121,930 29,000 92,930 14,805 3,980 10,825
13. Education 121,930 29,000 92,930 14,810 3,980 10,825
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 49,660 20,960 28,705 8,775 3,600 5,165
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 9,130 6,305 2,820 950 765 180
50. Visual and performing arts 40,535 14,650 25,885 7,825 2,840 4,990
Humanities 69,305 27,480 41,830 12,775 5,130 7,640
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 6,790 1,620 5,170 1,675 460 1,215
23. English language and literature/letters 15,110 4,270 10,840 4,210 1,315 2,900
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 20,660 7,275 13,390 2,300 900 1,395
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 225 105 125 125 45 75
38. Philosophy and religious studies 4,890 2,750 2,140 860 545 320
39. Theology and religious vocations 11,435 6,560 4,865 865 550 315
54. History 8,600 4,560 4,045 2,190 1,210 980
55. French language and literature/letters 1,595 345 1,250 540 110 430
Social and behavioural sciences and law 159,735 51,705 108,030 27,290 10,595 16,700
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,345 470 1,875 600 150 455
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 17,180 6,320 10,865 2,170 770 1,400
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 28,750 2,185 26,570 3,390 345 3,050
22. Legal professions and studies 29,000 9,355 19,645 3,855 1,450 2,405
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,190 605 1,580 625 255 375
42. Psychology 27,275 6,765 20,515 5,280 1,720 3,565
45. Social sciences 52,985 26,000 26,985 11,370 5,915 5,450
Business, management and public administration 361,530 133,045 228,485 34,165 13,235 20,930
30.16 Accounting and computer science 670 155 520 45 25 20
44. Public administration and social service professions 21,565 4,015 17,555 3,855 1,165 2,690
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 339,295 128,885 210,410 30,260 12,040 18,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 72,850 38,330 34,525 9,365 5,170 4,195
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 25,850 10,955 14,895 4,490 2,075 2,415
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 15,410 7,270 8,145 1,335 620 710
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 555 170 385 70 15 60
40. Physical sciences 26,130 17,875 8,255 3,220 2,400 820
41. Science technologies/technicians 4,900 2,055 2,845 250 60 195
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 60,830 37,710 23,120 7,315 4,855 2,460
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 48,975 32,855 16,125 5,515 4,020 1,500
25. Library science 4,295 515 3,780 660 95 565
27. Mathematics and statistics 7,050 4,020 3,035 1,025 660 365
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 515 330 185 110 80 30
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 463,185 415,665 47,520 31,680 28,965 2,725
04. Architecture and related services 11,325 7,140 4,190 1,355 875 480
14. Engineering 110,345 89,275 21,070 6,170 5,335 835
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 84,800 72,145 12,655 6,660 5,880 780
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 60 10 50 25 0 25
46. Construction trades 100,370 96,810 3,560 8,505 8,320 185
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 103,880 100,100 3,785 5,520 5,305 205
48. Precision production 52,400 50,195 2,205 3,460 3,240 215
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 44,270 27,245 17,025 4,325 2,675 1,655
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 28,440 17,860 10,580 2,170 1,245 925
03. Natural resources and conservation 15,830 9,390 6,445 2,160 1,435 730
Health and related fields 270,920 51,220 219,700 31,855 6,920 24,940
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 19,300 9,110 10,195 2,105 1,110 1,000
51. Health professions and related programs 245,265 38,460 206,810 28,835 5,235 23,605
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 6,350 3,650 2,695 915 575 340
Personal, protective and transportation services 95,140 45,720 49,415 10,875 5,980 4,895
12. Personal and culinary services 57,285 14,985 42,305 6,840 2,670 4,170
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 250 230 20 155 140 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 740 655 85 265 240 25
43. Security and protective services 16,985 11,590 5,400 1,500 1,040 465
49. Transportation and materials moving 19,880 18,270 1,610 2,110 1,890 220
Other 150 60 95 40 20 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 145 60 95 40 20 20
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 2,257,820 1,131,025 1,126,795 203,455 98,130 105,325
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 814,190 419,370 394,820 65,280 34,165 31,115
Education 91,020 19,920 71,105 8,660 2,230 6,430
13. Education 91,025 19,920 71,100 8,660 2,230 6,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 40,255 16,670 23,585 6,435 2,600 3,835
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 7,095 4,810 2,285 635 485 150
50. Visual and performing arts 33,155 11,860 21,300 5,800 2,115 3,690
Humanities 55,985 21,840 34,145 8,595 3,320 5,275
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,690 1,310 4,380 1,125 265 860
23. English language and literature/letters 12,345 3,425 8,920 2,815 855 1,970
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 17,320 6,020 11,300 1,685 660 1,030
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 200 95 100 75 35 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 3,930 2,205 1,725 535 325 210
39. Theology and religious vocations 8,500 4,960 3,545 530 295 235
54. History 6,855 3,565 3,285 1,525 845 685
55. French language and literature/letters 1,140 245 895 300 45 250
Social and behavioural sciences and law 135,545 42,855 92,685 20,360 7,420 12,945
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 2,025 425 1,600 450 95 350
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 14,880 5,360 9,520 1,825 620 1,200
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 23,730 1,770 21,960 2,580 265 2,315
22. Legal professions and studies 25,095 7,395 17,705 2,870 895 1,980
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,790 530 1,255 535 225 305
42. Psychology 22,460 5,290 17,170 3,590 1,045 2,540
45. Social sciences 45,565 22,095 23,465 8,515 4,270 4,250
Business, management and public administration 301,995 110,825 191,170 25,145 9,490 15,655
30.16 Accounting and computer science 560 135 420 30 20 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 18,035 3,130 14,910 2,685 720 1,960
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 283,400 107,560 175,840 22,430 8,750 13,680
Physical and life sciences and technologies 58,120 29,655 28,465 6,455 3,315 3,140
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 20,925 8,620 12,310 3,355 1,485 1,865
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 12,175 5,740 6,435 940 435 500
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 460 155 305 40 0 35
40. Physical sciences 20,785 13,645 7,140 1,990 1,355 630
41. Science technologies/technicians 3,775 1,500 2,270 135 25 105
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 53,975 33,590 20,385 5,975 4,075 1,900
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 44,735 29,980 14,750 4,910 3,605 1,310
25. Library science 3,400 440 2,965 385 70 315
27. Mathematics and statistics 5,420 2,915 2,500 590 340 245
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 420 255 165 85 65 25
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 376,875 335,210 41,670 22,335 20,115 2,220
04. Architecture and related services 9,335 5,630 3,710 940 545 400
14. Engineering 95,005 75,840 19,170 4,355 3,635 720
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 69,300 58,610 10,690 4,545 3,940 605
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 55 10 50 15 0 15
46. Construction trades 80,455 77,430 3,020 6,220 6,065 155
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 81,470 78,290 3,180 3,860 3,695 165
48. Precision production 41,255 39,405 1,850 2,405 2,240 165
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 35,820 21,060 14,760 3,315 1,920 1,395
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 21,990 12,970 9,025 1,605 890 720
03. Natural resources and conservation 13,825 8,090 5,740 1,715 1,035 680
Health and related fields 217,640 42,225 175,410 22,865 5,035 17,830
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 15,955 7,530 8,425 1,700 875 825
51. Health professions and related programs 196,250 31,775 164,475 20,605 3,860 16,740
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 5,435 2,925 2,505 560 300 255
Personal, protective and transportation services 76,300 37,755 38,540 7,990 4,425 3,565
12. Personal and culinary services 44,755 12,085 32,670 5,065 2,085 2,985
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 190 170 20 105 90 15
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 460 410 50 170 145 20
43. Security and protective services 14,100 9,595 4,505 1,135 770 360
49. Transportation and materials moving 16,795 15,490 1,305 1,510 1,335 180
Other 115 55 60 35 15 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 110 55 60 35 10 20
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235 323,125 154,690 168,430
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,436,545 724,685 711,865 129,845 63,565 66,280
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 1,769,505 878,130 891,370 193,275 91,125 102,150
Location of study inside Canada 1,424,855 709,950 714,905 161,960 76,215 85,750
Same as province or territory of residence 1,064,560 530,135 534,430 113,135 52,405 60,730
Different than province or territory of residence 360,290 179,815 180,475 48,825 23,810 25,020
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 344,645 168,180 176,465 31,310 14,910 16,400
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 45,690 25,545 20,145 8,220 4,230 3,990
Philippines 68,760 26,480 42,280 2,590 810 1,785
India 41,560 21,025 20,535 1,125 590 535
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 28,630 16,255 12,370 7,230 3,785 3,445
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 18,850 8,805 10,050 1,620 645 970
France 2,150 1,275 875 300 135 170
Other 139,010 68,800 70,210 10,225 4,725 5,495
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 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795 203,450 98,130 105,325
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 814,190 419,375 394,820 65,280 34,160 31,115
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 1,443,630 711,655 731,980 138,170 63,965 74,205
Location of study inside Canada 1,150,780 572,180 578,595 118,710 55,475 63,230
Same as province or territory of residence 857,370 426,365 431,010 86,795 39,925 46,875
Different than province or territory of residence 293,410 145,820 147,590 31,910 15,555 16,355
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 292,850 139,470 153,380 19,470 8,490 10,980
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 34,655 18,640 16,015 4,525 2,130 2,395
Philippines 64,000 24,435 39,565 2,330 705 1,625
India 37,240 18,505 18,740 855 385 470
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 20,065 11,390 8,675 3,040 1,495 1,540
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 16,600 7,630 8,965 1,370 555 815
France 1,870 1,105 765 220 90 130
Other 118,425 57,770 60,655 7,125 3,125 4,005
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 3,206,050 1,602,810 1,603,235 323,120 154,690 168,430
In the labour force 2,302,945 1,238,280 1,064,655 205,935 104,100 101,840
Employed 2,096,105 1,114,360 981,745 194,510 97,915 96,590
Unemployed 206,835 123,925 82,910 11,430 6,180 5,245
Not in the labour force 903,105 364,525 538,580 117,185 50,595 66,595
Participation rate 71.8 77.3 66.4 63.7 67.3 60.5
Employment rate 65.4 69.5 61.2 60.2 63.3 57.3
Unemployment rate 9.0 10.0 7.8 5.6 5.9 5.2
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 3,206,050 1,602,810 1,603,235 323,120 154,690 168,430
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 806,150 318,845 487,310 106,435 45,635 60,800
Worked 2,399,895 1,283,965 1,115,930 216,685 109,055 107,630
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 1,193,860 698,530 495,330 103,045 56,645 46,395
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 1,206,035 585,430 620,595 113,640 52,405 61,230
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 43.1 41.7 42.4 42.9 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 2,302,940 1,238,285 1,064,660 205,935 104,095 101,835
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 40,005 18,650 21,360 3,160 1,540 1,620
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 2,262,935 1,219,635 1,043,300 202,775 102,550 100,220
Employee 1,984,225 1,042,630 941,595 172,955 85,120 87,830
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 278,710 177,010 101,705 29,820 17,435 12,385
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 2,302,940 1,238,280 1,064,660 205,935 104,095 101,840
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 40,010 18,645 21,360 3,160 1,540 1,615
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 2,262,935 1,219,635 1,043,300 202,775 102,555 100,220
0 Management occupations 261,505 167,260 94,245 22,630 13,345 9,285
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 353,965 95,685 258,280 32,140 9,200 22,940
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 175,025 136,240 38,795 15,765 12,275 3,495
3 Health occupations 150,415 28,130 122,290 15,985 3,900 12,090
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 228,325 74,105 154,220 28,850 10,905 17,945
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 50,170 19,960 30,210 8,080 3,445 4,630
6 Sales and service occupations 491,495 204,245 287,255 49,860 22,790 27,070
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 406,495 376,375 30,120 22,895 21,630 1,265
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 72,465 59,465 13,000 3,920 3,020 895
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 73,070 58,170 14,895 2,650 2,050 600
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 2,302,940 1,238,280 1,064,660 205,935 104,095 101,840
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 40,005 18,650 21,360 3,160 1,540 1,620
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 2,262,935 1,219,630 1,043,305 202,775 102,555 100,220
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 64,035 43,045 20,990 2,305 1,460 840
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 142,490 109,105 33,390 630 555 80
22 Utilities 21,940 15,345 6,595 500 405 95
23 Construction 236,370 201,640 34,730 13,935 12,575 1,360
31-33 Manufacturing 127,535 96,045 31,490 7,055 5,240 1,815
41 Wholesale trade 80,610 56,840 23,775 3,790 2,635 1,150
44-45 Retail trade 249,880 115,065 134,810 23,520 11,315 12,200
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 115,295 83,675 31,620 7,780 5,770 2,015
51 Information and cultural industries 33,045 18,625 14,420 4,215 2,425 1,790
52 Finance and insurance 69,225 25,230 43,995 6,180 2,555 3,630
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 41,520 23,075 18,450 4,305 2,245 2,060
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 167,800 94,565 73,240 17,115 9,805 7,310
55 Management of companies and enterprises 5,560 2,760 2,795 210 75 130
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 87,350 49,595 37,760 9,280 5,430 3,850
61 Educational services 147,270 44,160 103,110 16,620 5,975 10,645
62 Health care and social assistance 245,875 41,235 204,645 27,450 6,225 21,225
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 44,880 21,550 23,335 5,675 2,715 2,960
72 Accommodation and food services 153,790 62,220 91,570 18,650 8,705 9,945
81 Other services (except public administration) 105,865 50,455 55,405 8,695 3,490 5,205
91 Public administration 122,595 65,420 57,175 24,870 12,965 11,895
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 2,096,110 1,114,360 981,745 194,510 97,915 96,595
Worked at home 162,465 77,935 84,530 17,495 8,555 8,940
Worked outside Canada 6,270 4,715 1,555 820 540 280
No fixed workplace address 307,065 236,995 70,070 24,035 17,480 6,550
Worked at usual place 1,620,310 794,720 825,595 152,160 71,335 80,825
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 1,620,310 794,720 825,595 152,160 71,335 80,825
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,186,170 554,850 631,330 56,880 25,260 31,625
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 358,010 190,730 167,280 91,175 43,620 47,555
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 64,360 41,925 22,435 3,050 1,770 1,275
Commute to a different province or territory 11,770 7,210 4,560 1,055 685 370
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 1,927,375 1,031,710 895,665 176,190 88,815 87,375
Car, truck, van - as a driver 1,497,440 832,890 664,545 114,990 59,895 55,100
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 99,635 40,215 59,420 8,520 3,145 5,375
Public transit 194,560 88,325 106,235 18,820 7,775 11,040
Walked 85,805 38,030 47,775 18,115 8,120 9,995
Bicycle 21,925 14,685 7,240 11,400 7,055 4,340
Other method 28,015 17,560 10,455 4,345 2,825 1,520
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 1,927,375 1,031,710 895,665 176,190 88,815 87,375
Less than 15 minutes 519,085 237,105 281,980 53,615 25,405 28,210
15 to 29 minutes 706,940 377,165 329,780 72,040 36,475 35,560
30 to 44 minutes 422,070 243,905 178,165 31,910 17,195 14,715
45 to 59 minutes 148,620 86,485 62,135 10,720 5,460 5,260
60 minutes and over 130,665 87,060 43,605 7,905 4,275 3,630
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 1,927,375 1,031,710 895,665 176,190 88,815 87,375
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 145,660 107,460 38,200 7,540 5,070 2,475
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 395,425 254,225 141,200 28,135 16,980 11,150
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 567,530 297,825 269,705 47,980 24,355 23,630
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 347,270 147,425 199,845 43,760 19,005 24,750
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 188,660 77,175 111,490 24,025 10,385 13,640
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 282,820 147,600 135,225 24,745 13,020 11,730
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 2,467,410 1,314,320 1,153,090 223,215 112,270 110,945
Single responses 2,446,600 1,304,240 1,142,360 221,950 111,735 110,215
Official languages 2,425,545 1,292,940 1,132,610 220,745 111,190 109,555
English 2,418,990 1,290,870 1,128,120 220,080 111,005 109,075
French 6,560 2,070 4,490 660 190 475
Non-official languages 21,055 11,305 9,750 1,210 545 665
Aboriginal languages 1,000 550 450 20 0 15
Algonquian languages 670 355 315 0 0 0
Blackfoot 75 50 30 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 565 295 270 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 10 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 30 10 20 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 535 280 255 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 25 15 10 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 75 45 30 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 75 40 35 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 60 35 25 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 10 10 10 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 20 10 15
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 10 10 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 10
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 255 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 15 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 140 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 20,050 10,755 9,300 1,185 535 655
Afro-Asiatic languages 940 575 360 10 10 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 100 45 55 0 0 0
Bilen 10 0 10 0 0 0
Oromo 25 15 15 0 0 0
Somali 60 25 35 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 840 530 305 10 10 0
Amharic 85 50 35 10 10 0
Arabic 610 415 195 10 10 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 10 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 50 15 35 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 40 15 25 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 25 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,305 515 790 50 25 25
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 10 0 10 10 0
Vietnamese 1,290 505 780 40 25 15
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 850 420 430 20 0 15
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 15 0 10 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ilocano 30 10 20 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 10 10 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 785 405 380 20 10 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 55 25 35 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 15 10 0 0 0 0
Tamil 35 15 15 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 8,280 4,855 3,425 230 70 160
Albanian 30 20 10 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 690 335 355 55 10 45
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 695 335 360 60 10 45
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 15 15 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Croatian 15 10 15 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Polish 220 135 85 0 0 10
Russian 275 120 160 40 15 35
Serbian 25 0 20 0 0 10
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 25 0 20 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 100 40 55 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 2,535 1,700 840 35 10 20
Afrikaans 30 10 20 0 0 0
Danish 10 0 10 0 0 0
Dutch 145 80 65 10 10 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 2,160 1,455 700 20 10 20
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Swedish 15 10 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 165 135 30 0 0 0
Greek 20 15 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 3,215 1,870 1,350 55 20 30
Indo-Aryan languages 3,010 1,735 1,275 45 20 25
Bengali 25 10 15 0 0 0
Gujarati 75 15 60 0 0 0
Hindi 210 110 100 10 10 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 40 20 15 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,480 1,510 970 35 15 25
Sindhi 10 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Urdu 155 50 100 0 0 0
Iranian languages 200 130 70 0 0 0
Kurdish 15 10 0 0 0 0
Pashto 15 15 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 175 105 70 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,780 920 860 85 30 60
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 30 10 15 10 0 0
Portuguese 140 70 70 10 0 10
Romanian 50 30 20 0 0 0
Spanish 1,560 800 760 70 25 45
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 195 75 125 80 20 60
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 785 350 435 100 55 45
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 30 10 25 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 230 120 115 50 10 40
American Sign Language 125 40 85 45 10 35
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 105 80 30 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 7,080 3,665 3,420 600 315 280
Chinese languages 7,035 3,635 3,400 600 320 285
Cantonese 4,545 2,340 2,205 295 165 130
Hakka 15 0 10 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,170 1,125 1,045 285 145 140
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 30 10 15 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 275 155 125 20 0 15
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 45 30 20 0 0 0
Burmese 10 10 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 125 60 65 25 0 20
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 130 60 65 25 10 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 80 35 45 15 10 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 65 30 30 15 10 10
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 0 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 70 45 25 0 0 10
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 10 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 65 40 25 0 0 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 20,810 10,080 10,735 1,260 535 725
English and French 4,525 2,050 2,475 430 190 245
English and non-official language 15,935 7,860 8,075 800 340 470
French and non-official language 55 25 30 10 0 0
English, French and non-official language 295 140 155 25 10 15
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 2,467,410 1,314,320 1,153,095 223,215 112,270 110,945
None 2,370,575 1,264,955 1,105,620 215,565 108,775 106,790
English 13,805 6,540 7,270 1,060 370 690
French 23,920 11,380 12,545 3,090 1,530 1,565
Non-official language 57,640 30,700 26,935 3,310 1,495 1,815
Aboriginal 5,045 2,370 2,680 80 30 45
Non-Aboriginal 52,590 28,335 24,260 3,225 1,460 1,765
English and French 30 15 15 0 0 0
English and non-official language 215 105 110 10 0 10
French and non-official language 1,220 625 595 180 95 85
English, French and non-official language 0 10 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 3,925,440 1,971,515 1,953,920 369,775 178,430 191,350
Non-movers 3,318,340 1,667,060 1,651,280 309,555 149,130 160,430
Movers 607,095 304,450 302,640 60,220 29,295 30,925
Non-migrants 394,230 199,640 194,590 35,595 17,405 18,190
Migrants 212,865 104,815 108,050 24,625 11,890 12,730
Internal migrants 166,390 82,335 84,055 20,580 9,865 10,710
Intraprovincial migrants 120,105 59,845 60,260 13,280 6,210 7,065
Interprovincial migrants 46,280 22,490 23,795 7,300 3,660 3,640
External migrants 46,475 22,480 23,995 4,045 2,025 2,025
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 3,714,635 1,863,450 1,851,190 356,820 171,985 184,835
Non-movers 2,052,580 1,028,510 1,024,070 201,460 96,885 104,575
Movers 1,662,055 834,935 827,120 155,355 75,100 80,255
Non-migrants 899,165 454,700 444,465 85,610 41,655 43,955
Migrants 762,890 380,235 382,655 69,745 33,440 36,305
Internal migrants 559,860 280,255 279,610 55,945 26,965 28,980
Intraprovincial migrants 333,775 165,900 167,875 35,445 16,915 18,535
Interprovincial migrants 226,090 114,355 111,730 20,500 10,050 10,450
External migrants 203,025 99,980 103,045 13,800 6,475 7,330

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Alberta [Province] and Capital, RD [Census division], British Columbia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 30, 2024).

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