Census Profile, 2016 Census
Ottawa - Gatineau [Census metropolitan area], Ontario/Quebec and Toronto [Population centre], Ontario

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Characteristic Ottawa - Gatineau
Ontario/Quebec
[Census metropolitan area]
Toronto
Ontario
[Population centre]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,323,783 ... ... 5,429,524 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,254,919 r ... ... 5,144,412r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.5 ... ... 5.5 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 571,146 ... ... 2,059,207 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 535,499 ... ... 1,967,380 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 195.6 ... ... 3,028.2 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 6,767.41 ... ... 1,792.99 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,323,785 645,050 678,735 5,429,540 2,630,030 2,799,510
0 to 14 years 227,195 115,770 111,420 886,880 455,160 431,725
0 to 4 years 72,410 36,785 35,625 279,435 143,100 136,330
5 to 9 years 79,030 40,310 38,720 303,845 155,985 147,855
10 to 14 years 75,755 38,675 37,080 303,605 156,065 147,540
15 to 64 years 897,825 440,075 457,750 3,752,140 1,824,300 1,927,840
15 to 19 years 79,545 40,335 39,210 333,875 171,965 161,915
20 to 24 years 92,650 46,710 45,940 383,245 195,315 187,930
25 to 29 years 87,310 43,315 43,995 398,310 196,715 201,595
30 to 34 years 87,090 42,410 44,680 388,955 187,000 201,955
35 to 39 years 86,455 41,375 45,085 371,100 174,030 197,075
40 to 44 years 89,255 42,990 46,270 377,095 177,105 199,985
45 to 49 years 93,305 45,425 47,885 401,610 191,170 210,440
50 to 54 years 105,150 51,770 53,380 419,655 204,850 214,810
55 to 59 years 97,315 47,210 50,105 372,655 180,855 191,795
60 to 64 years 79,740 38,540 41,205 305,640 145,295 160,345
65 years and over 198,770 89,205 109,565 790,515 350,565 439,945
65 to 69 years 68,100 32,640 35,455 257,495 121,000 136,495
70 to 74 years 47,805 22,520 25,285 180,655 83,640 97,015
75 to 79 years 33,630 15,265 18,360 140,090 62,395 77,705
80 to 84 years 24,025 10,295 13,730 104,975 45,295 59,685
85 years and over 25,210 8,480 16,730 107,290 38,240 69,050
85 to 89 years 15,385 5,725 9,660 67,280 26,150 41,130
90 to 94 years 7,540 2,270 5,265 31,290 9,890 21,400
95 to 99 years 2,015 450 1,560 7,520 1,985 5,540
100 years and over 275 35 245 1,195 220 980
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 17.2 17.9 16.4 16.3 17.3 15.4
15 to 64 years 67.8 68.2 67.4 69.1 69.4 68.9
65 years and over 15.0 13.8 16.1 14.6 13.3 15.7
85 years and over 1.9 1.3 2.5 2.0 1.5 2.5
Average age of the population 39.9 39.1 40.8 39.8 38.7 40.7
Median age of the population 40.1 39.1 41.0 39.4 38.1 40.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 535,495 ... ... 1,967,380 ... ...
Single-detached house 240,120 ... ... 721,585 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 75,230 ... ... 622,945 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 218,955 ... ... 622,360 ... ...
Semi-detached house 38,905 ... ... 148,745 ... ...
Row house 88,160 ... ... 178,590 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 15,630 ... ... 85,880 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 75,475 ... ... 205,820 ... ...
Other single-attached house 790 ... ... 3,320 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,185 ... ... 495 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 535,495 ... ... 1,967,380 ... ...
1 person 152,680 ... ... 492,315 ... ...
2 persons 180,485 ... ... 547,370 ... ...
3 persons 83,390 ... ... 343,060 ... ...
4 persons 77,495 ... ... 340,325 ... ...
5 or more persons 41,450 ... ... 244,310 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,300,730 ... ... 5,370,520 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,096,590 529,285 567,310 4,542,655 2,174,870 2,367,785
Married or living common law 622,065 310,820 311,240 2,503,410 1,251,495 1,251,915
Married 490,740 244,860 245,880 2,243,340 1,119,090 1,124,250
Living common law 131,320 65,960 65,360 260,075 132,405 127,665
Not married and not living common law 474,530 218,460 256,065 2,039,245 923,375 1,115,870
Never married 326,610 171,115 155,500 1,439,665 744,990 694,675
Separated 27,555 11,385 16,170 119,725 46,900 72,830
Divorced 67,685 25,115 42,575 253,000 90,060 162,945
Widowed 52,670 10,850 41,825 226,850 41,430 185,420
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 365,730 ... ... 1,481,755 ... ...
2 persons 180,250 ... ... 623,865 ... ...
3 persons 79,000 ... ... 365,285 ... ...
4 persons 74,770 ... ... 353,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 31,720 ... ... 138,675 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 365,735 ... ... 1,481,755 ... ...
Total couple families 304,265 ... ... 1,208,530 ... ...
Married couples 238,630 ... ... 1,078,590 ... ...
Common-law couples 65,635 ... ... 129,945 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 61,465 ... ... 273,230 ... ...
Female parent 47,845 ... ... 227,295 ... ...
Male parent 13,625 ... ... 45,930 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 304,265 ... ... 1,208,530 ... ...
Couples without children 143,685 ... ... 461,640 ... ...
Couples with children 160,575 ... ... 746,890 ... ...
1 child 60,875 ... ... 286,260 ... ...
2 children 69,835 ... ... 330,465 ... ...
3 or more children 29,870 ... ... 130,170 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 61,465 ... ... 273,225 ... ...
1 child 36,560 ... ... 162,225 ... ...
2 children 18,120 ... ... 79,025 ... ...
3 or more children 6,785 ... ... 31,980 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 234,190 109,975 124,210 875,705 394,065 481,640
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 535,500 ... ... 1,967,380 ... ...
One-census-family households 350,590 ... ... 1,299,140 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 137,470 ... ... 391,905 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 213,125 ... ... 907,235 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 7,450 ... ... 87,660 ... ...
Non-census-family households 177,455 ... ... 580,575 ... ...
One-person households 152,680 ... ... 492,310 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 24,775 ... ... 88,265 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520
English only 598,535 304,995 293,545 4,700,275 2,324,460 2,375,810
French only 108,830 48,425 60,405 4,635 1,940 2,695
English and French 586,205 279,415 306,790 431,595 187,195 244,400
Neither English nor French 15,635 6,295 9,345 252,930 100,320 152,610
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520
English 836,570 414,390 422,185 5,023,255 2,461,895 2,561,360
French 426,165 203,625 222,540 66,870 30,880 35,990
English and French 31,260 15,040 16,225 49,885 22,535 27,355
Neither English nor French 15,215 6,080 9,135 249,425 98,610 150,810
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 441,795 211,140 230,655 91,815 42,145 49,670
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 33.7 33.0 34.4 1.7 1.6 1.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520
Single responses 1,265,260 618,070 647,195 5,163,885 2,504,960 2,658,915
Official languages 1,032,340 507,760 524,580 2,749,615 1,362,280 1,387,335
English 635,215 317,355 317,860 2,690,050 1,334,640 1,355,410
French 397,125 190,405 206,720 59,565 27,640 31,930
Non-official languages 232,925 110,310 122,615 2,414,265 1,142,680 1,271,580
Aboriginal languages 1,015 405 605 530 235 295
Algonquian languages 595 265 330 365 160 200
Blackfoot 0 0 0 10 5 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 445 205 235 100 35 65
Atikamekw 10 5 5 5 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 10 5 5 5 0 5
Northern East Cree 60 25 30 5 0 0
Plains Cree 15 10 10 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 10 5 5 0 0 5
Swampy Cree 30 15 20 25 5 15
Woods Cree 5 0 0 5 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 300 140 155 50 15 35
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 10 10 30 10 15
Malecite 5 5 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 20 10 15 25 10 15
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 125 45 80 225 105 120
Algonquin 45 15 30 5 0 5
Ojibway 70 25 50 195 95 100
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 10 5 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 5 5 10 0 10
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 5 10 25 10 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 10 20 5 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 5 5 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 5 0 5 5 5 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 5 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 5 0 0
Inuit languages 360 120 240 35 15 25
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Inuktitut 330 105 225 30 15 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 0 0 5
Iroquoian languages 35 15 15 20 5 15
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 25 10 15 15 5 10
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 5 0 5 0 5
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 5
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 5 5 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 5 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 5 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 5 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 10 5 75 40 40
Non-Aboriginal languages 231,910 109,900 122,005 2,413,740 1,142,445 1,271,290
Afro-Asiatic languages 52,310 26,380 25,930 134,720 67,180 67,540
Berber languages 920 505 415 210 120 85
Kabyle 615 330 285 100 50 45
Berber languages, n.i.e. 305 175 130 110 70 40
Cushitic languages 6,945 3,015 3,935 14,355 6,170 8,185
Bilen 50 25 25 75 45 35
Oromo 225 130 100 1,000 490 515
Somali 6,575 2,815 3,760 13,210 5,605 7,610
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 100 45 50 60 35 25
Semitic languages 44,365 22,820 21,545 119,800 60,705 59,100
Amharic 1,515 710 805 7,410 3,350 4,060
Arabic 41,270 21,320 19,945 81,030 41,680 39,345
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 90 40 50 9,715 4,745 4,970
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 5 5 1,760 880 875
Harari 55 25 30 925 440 485
Hebrew 370 205 165 10,220 5,460 4,760
Maltese 35 15 20 3,225 1,585 1,640
Tigrigna 940 460 480 4,690 2,145 2,545
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 40 40 835 415 415
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 355 185 170
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,670 3,530 4,135 49,620 22,650 26,970
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,315 590 725 2,850 1,285 1,570
Vietnamese 6,340 2,935 3,405 46,705 21,345 25,365
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 60 25 40
Austronesian languages 8,170 2,935 5,235 156,930 62,290 94,640
Bikol 35 15 20 455 200 255
Cebuano 390 130 260 4,960 1,980 2,980
Fijian 0 0 0 55 25 25
Hiligaynon 115 40 75 2,260 865 1,390
Ilocano 585 230 355 9,290 3,630 5,660
Malagasy 110 55 55 25 10 15
Malay 430 165 260 4,235 1,910 2,325
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 1,245 560 685
Pangasinan 30 15 15 455 185 270
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,275 2,220 4,055 132,655 52,415 80,230
Waray-Waray 45 20 25 310 100 205
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 130 50 85 995 400 595
Creole languages 5,450 2,320 3,125 5,370 2,505 2,870
Haitian Creole 410 180 230 200 95 105
Creole, n.o.s. 4,835 2,045 2,790 3,300 1,555 1,750
Creole languages, n.i.e. 205 95 105 1,870 850 1,015
Dravidian languages 3,875 2,005 1,870 128,815 63,390 65,420
Kannada 220 115 105 1,955 980 975
Malayalam 665 345 320 12,100 6,220 5,880
Tamil 2,460 1,260 1,205 105,815 51,355 54,455
Telugu 495 270 225 8,680 4,710 3,970
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 265 125 135
Hmong-Mien languages 0 5 0 25 10 15
Indo-European languages 102,905 49,075 53,825 1,297,780 627,740 670,040
Albanian 715 345 370 12,905 6,435 6,470
Armenian 525 270 260 12,190 5,880 6,310
Balto-Slavic languages 23,565 10,630 12,930 247,160 113,045 134,115
Baltic languages 495 215 280 5,180 2,060 3,120
Latvian 270 120 145 2,130 855 1,280
Lithuanian 220 90 130 3,045 1,210 1,840
Slavic languages 23,070 10,420 12,655 241,985 110,985 131,000
Belarusan 50 30 25 350 165 185
Bosnian 765 360 405 2,655 1,285 1,365
Bulgarian 1,075 500 570 6,735 3,245 3,490
Croatian 1,195 565 630 14,560 6,925 7,640
Czech 1,020 450 565 4,455 2,075 2,380
Macedonian 70 35 40 11,265 5,345 5,920
Polish 6,065 2,720 3,345 64,390 29,060 35,330
Russian 6,910 3,005 3,895 80,190 36,365 43,825
Serbian 2,295 1,125 1,170 20,780 10,105 10,675
Serbo-Croatian 890 440 450 2,355 1,100 1,255
Slovak 635 285 350 4,910 2,285 2,625
Slovene (Slovenian) 220 100 130 3,385 1,465 1,915
Ukrainian 1,830 780 1,045 25,480 11,325 14,155
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 45 30 20 465 240 230
Celtic languages 115 55 60 410 190 220
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 15 150 65 80
Welsh 55 20 35 125 50 75
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 135 70 60
Germanic languages 10,250 4,685 5,560 39,530 17,780 21,745
Afrikaans 175 85 85 885 430 455
Danish 345 160 185 1,270 565 705
Dutch 2,660 1,280 1,385 6,765 3,165 3,600
Frisian 50 25 25 100 45 55
German 6,240 2,760 3,480 25,400 11,270 14,130
Icelandic 20 10 10 85 40 40
Norwegian 150 65 85 345 155 190
Swedish 305 150 155 1,045 445 595
Vlaams (Flemish) 100 45 55 250 90 155
Yiddish 180 100 80 3,335 1,545 1,795
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 45 20 25
Greek 2,290 1,210 1,080 39,575 19,195 20,380
Indo-Iranian languages 28,125 14,205 13,920 567,140 285,560 281,580
Indo-Aryan languages 18,785 9,490 9,295 456,675 230,085 226,585
Bengali 3,345 1,660 1,680 37,850 19,030 18,815
Gujarati 1,495 775 725 62,495 31,320 31,175
Hindi 2,940 1,505 1,435 46,605 23,420 23,190
Kashmiri 20 10 10 260 135 125
Konkani 105 55 55 2,105 995 1,110
Marathi 295 155 140 4,350 2,215 2,140
Nepali 930 445 485 4,605 2,315 2,290
Oriya (Odia) 40 20 20 570 310 265
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,960 2,040 1,925 165,565 84,145 81,415
Sindhi 265 120 145 5,585 2,605 2,980
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 830 400 430 7,580 3,660 3,920
Urdu 4,555 2,305 2,255 119,105 59,940 59,165
Iranian languages 9,240 4,650 4,585 108,615 54,495 54,125
Kurdish 735 390 340 2,710 1,515 1,195
Pashto 1,050 530 520 7,425 3,820 3,605
Persian (Farsi) 7,455 3,730 3,720 98,475 49,155 49,325
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 105 65 40 1,850 980 865
Italic (Romance) languages 37,325 17,675 19,645 378,865 179,655 199,210
Catalan 35 20 15 160 85 75
Italian 9,575 4,780 4,795 137,515 65,390 72,125
Portuguese 7,020 3,360 3,665 97,295 46,505 50,790
Romanian 3,635 1,680 1,955 23,740 11,070 12,670
Spanish 17,025 7,820 9,200 119,935 56,500 63,440
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 220 100 120
Japanese 1,115 340 780 9,440 3,285 6,150
Kartvelian languages 40 15 20 1,100 590 510
Georgian 40 15 25 1,100 590 510
Korean 2,205 930 1,275 53,940 24,750 29,190
Mongolic languages 35 20 20 345 160 190
Mongolian 35 20 15 345 155 190
Niger-Congo languages 8,550 3,930 4,620 23,670 11,085 12,580
Akan (Twi) 385 185 200 8,365 3,850 4,515
Bamanankan 145 65 80 55 25 30
Edo 40 20 20 1,015 410 605
Ewe 165 75 95 360 180 180
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 260 130 130 220 115 105
Ga 60 35 25 430 195 235
Ganda 135 60 75 500 240 265
Igbo 205 105 100 1,495 765 735
Lingala 510 215 295 375 175 195
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,505 680 830 350 165 185
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,150 460 695 375 165 205
Shona 120 45 75 655 305 340
Swahili 1,590 735 860 3,160 1,475 1,690
Wolof 275 135 140 160 85 75
Yoruba 265 135 130 3,265 1,650 1,610
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,715 850 870 2,885 1,285 1,600
Nilo-Saharan languages 335 155 185 340 185 155
Dinka 90 45 40 45 25 15
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 250 110 140 295 160 135
Sign languages 290 135 150 1,060 585 485
American Sign Language 90 35 55 360 195 165
Quebec Sign Language 35 15 15 5 0 5
Sign languages, n.i.e 165 90 80 700 385 315
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,855 15,705 18,145 507,190 235,560 271,630
Chinese languages 33,030 15,310 17,720 500,745 232,420 268,320
Cantonese 10,475 4,920 5,555 242,915 112,790 130,125
Hakka 160 65 90 6,385 2,865 3,525
Mandarin 19,995 9,225 10,775 223,015 103,800 119,215
Min Dong 50 20 25 760 365 395
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 780 335 440 11,360 5,250 6,115
Wu (Shanghainese) 455 205 250 5,220 2,345 2,875
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,100 525 580 10,895 4,915 5,980
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 190 95 95
Tibeto-Burman languages 825 400 425 6,445 3,140 3,305
Burmese 235 120 115 995 445 550
Karenic languages 325 155 170 270 130 140
Tibetan 90 50 45 4,855 2,395 2,460
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 170 75 95 330 170 160
Tai-Kadai languages 870 320 555 3,660 1,495 2,175
Lao 470 215 250 2,090 1,010 1,075
Thai 400 100 300 1,555 475 1,080
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 20 5 15
Turkic languages 1,785 910 875 16,295 8,475 7,810
Azerbaijani 125 75 60 1,590 855 740
Turkish 1,490 765 725 13,345 6,965 6,375
Uyghur 20 5 10 370 185 190
Uzbek 80 35 45 580 295 290
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 70 30 40 400 180 220
Uralic languages 2,265 1,090 1,175 22,500 10,030 12,465
Estonian 160 80 85 2,505 1,025 1,485
Finnish 335 135 195 2,135 845 1,290
Hungarian 1,770 880 890 17,855 8,160 9,690
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 195 110 90 935 480 455
Multiple responses 43,950 21,060 22,890 225,555 108,955 116,600
English and French 18,795 9,010 9,790 13,775 6,385 7,395
English and non-official language 16,045 7,790 8,255 199,835 97,180 102,650
French and non-official language 6,055 2,835 3,225 5,810 2,620 3,185
English, French and non-official language 3,050 1,430 1,620 6,135 2,770 3,370
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 5,389,430 2,613,915 2,775,520
Single responses 1,237,185 605,060 632,125 4,852,000 2,355,300 2,496,695
Official languages 1,121,640 550,390 571,255 3,440,400 1,687,780 1,752,620
English 768,215 381,070 387,150 3,412,630 1,674,945 1,737,680
French 353,425 169,320 184,105 27,770 12,830 14,940
Non-official languages 115,545 54,675 60,875 1,411,600 667,525 744,070
Aboriginal languages 405 185 220 155 75 75
Algonquian languages 265 130 140 75 40 35
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 250 120 135 25 15 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 5 0
Naskapi 5 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 30 10 20 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 190 100 95 15 5 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 5 5 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 5 0 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 10 10 45 20 20
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 10 10 35 20 15
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 15 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 10 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 5 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 135 50 80 10 5 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 115 45 70 10 10 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 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 5 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 50 25 25
Non-Aboriginal languages 115,140 54,490 60,655 1,411,445 667,445 743,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 28,965 14,010 14,950 71,690 34,320 37,370
Berber languages 475 240 230 60 30 25
Kabyle 385 195 185 30 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 90 45 40 35 15 15
Cushitic languages 4,005 1,650 2,350 8,365 3,525 4,840
Bilen 30 15 15 40 20 25
Oromo 130 70 65 545 255 295
Somali 3,785 1,540 2,245 7,750 3,240 4,510
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 55 20 30 30 10 15
Semitic languages 24,470 12,110 12,365 63,080 30,675 32,405
Amharic 870 405 460 3,805 1,675 2,130
Arabic 22,950 11,380 11,565 43,100 21,220 21,885
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 35 20 25 6,540 3,140 3,405
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 1,055 520 535
Harari 20 10 10 515 240 280
Hebrew 145 80 65 4,320 2,220 2,100
Maltese 5 0 5 835 380 455
Tigrigna 430 200 230 2,465 1,080 1,385
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 430 205 230
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 185 85 95
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,530 2,090 2,435 32,635 14,890 17,745
Khmer (Cambodian) 590 265 325 1,555 675 880
Vietnamese 3,935 1,825 2,115 31,045 14,200 16,840
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 35 15 20
Austronesian languages 3,395 1,420 1,975 71,195 30,350 40,850
Bikol 0 0 5 80 35 45
Cebuano 125 55 70 1,850 800 1,055
Fijian 0 0 0 10 5 5
Hiligaynon 45 20 30 755 325 435
Ilocano 230 110 120 3,400 1,455 1,940
Malagasy 25 10 15 10 5 10
Malay 120 55 70 1,380 670 715
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 5 0 385 175 210
Pangasinan 10 5 5 80 35 40
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,780 1,150 1,635 62,885 26,685 36,200
Waray-Waray 10 5 10 75 30 45
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 280 130 150
Creole languages 2,235 920 1,315 2,790 1,290 1,505
Haitian Creole 205 85 120 120 55 65
Creole, n.o.s. 1,960 800 1,160 1,915 885 1,030
Creole languages, n.i.e. 75 30 40 760 350 410
Dravidian languages 1,880 930 950 85,480 41,250 44,230
Kannada 80 40 35 805 405 400
Malayalam 285 145 140 6,220 3,175 3,045
Tamil 1,310 635 680 73,640 35,095 38,550
Telugu 200 105 90 4,720 2,535 2,185
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 95 40 55
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Indo-European languages 45,425 21,600 23,825 695,550 333,855 361,695
Albanian 320 150 165 6,225 3,115 3,110
Armenian 250 115 135 7,350 3,475 3,875
Balto-Slavic languages 10,880 5,130 5,745 129,425 60,445 68,980
Baltic languages 110 45 65 1,600 660 935
Latvian 55 25 35 575 235 340
Lithuanian 50 20 30 1,025 430 595
Slavic languages 10,765 5,085 5,685 127,825 59,780 68,045
Belarusan 30 15 10 125 60 60
Bosnian 425 210 215 1,300 630 675
Bulgarian 560 265 300 3,775 1,840 1,935
Croatian 430 190 235 5,360 2,565 2,800
Czech 235 115 125 1,345 650 695
Macedonian 20 15 10 4,745 2,250 2,495
Polish 2,165 990 1,180 31,135 14,470 16,660
Russian 4,125 1,915 2,210 51,855 24,065 27,785
Serbian 1,490 755 735 11,975 5,800 6,175
Serbo-Croatian 465 235 230 915 430 490
Slovak 210 95 115 2,185 1,065 1,120
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 15 10 825 355 475
Ukrainian 575 265 310 12,150 5,545 6,605
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 130 55 75
Celtic languages 10 5 0 60 30 25
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 25 10 10
Welsh 0 5 0 10 10 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 20 15 10
Germanic languages 1,140 525 615 4,725 2,150 2,580
Afrikaans 40 20 20 250 110 135
Danish 25 10 20 120 50 65
Dutch 195 90 105 550 255 295
Frisian 0 5 5 5 0 5
German 780 350 425 3,145 1,410 1,735
Icelandic 5 0 0 20 5 15
Norwegian 10 0 5 40 15 20
Swedish 70 40 25 215 100 115
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 25 15 10
Yiddish 15 5 5 350 175 175
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Greek 670 320 350 16,600 7,760 8,845
Indo-Iranian languages 15,305 7,475 7,825 355,150 175,850 179,300
Indo-Aryan languages 9,795 4,845 4,950 282,005 140,240 141,765
Bengali 1,985 960 1,030 24,325 12,005 12,325
Gujarati 620 315 305 37,390 18,335 19,060
Hindi 1,310 660 655 23,355 11,620 11,735
Kashmiri 5 5 5 45 20 25
Konkani 35 15 20 430 205 225
Marathi 115 50 65 1,955 1,005 950
Nepali 735 360 375 3,040 1,540 1,500
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 270 135 140
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,225 1,130 1,100 112,680 56,685 55,995
Sindhi 65 25 40 2,405 1,100 1,310
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 400 195 205 3,440 1,685 1,760
Urdu 2,285 1,130 1,160 72,660 35,910 36,745
Iranian languages 5,480 2,615 2,865 72,405 35,235 37,170
Kurdish 435 230 205 1,440 780 660
Pashto 655 315 340 4,695 2,355 2,340
Persian (Farsi) 4,385 2,065 2,315 66,275 32,095 34,175
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 740 375 360
Italic (Romance) languages 16,850 7,870 8,980 176,010 81,040 94,970
Catalan 20 5 10 80 40 40
Italian 2,580 1,155 1,425 48,970 20,920 28,055
Portuguese 3,020 1,435 1,590 48,110 23,050 25,055
Romanian 1,865 875 985 11,610 5,390 6,225
Spanish 9,365 4,390 4,970 67,175 31,610 35,565
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 65 30 35
Japanese 440 155 285 4,480 1,915 2,565
Kartvelian languages 5 5 5 745 405 335
Georgian 5 5 5 740 405 340
Korean 1,215 565 655 37,770 17,625 20,140
Mongolic languages 15 15 5 200 105 100
Mongolian 20 10 5 205 105 100
Niger-Congo languages 2,275 1,035 1,245 8,870 3,960 4,905
Akan (Twi) 130 60 70 4,015 1,740 2,280
Bamanankan 30 15 15 15 5 10
Edo 0 0 0 295 120 175
Ewe 35 15 15 90 40 50
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 60 30 30 75 35 40
Ga 10 5 5 145 65 80
Ganda 35 10 20 150 70 85
Igbo 55 25 30 410 205 205
Lingala 110 40 75 90 40 55
Rundi (Kirundi) 480 235 250 125 60 65
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 330 125 205 115 50 65
Shona 20 15 10 225 105 115
Swahili 560 260 295 1,230 540 685
Wolof 100 50 55 75 45 35
Yoruba 60 30 35 1,070 515 555
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 250 120 135 730 330 400
Nilo-Saharan languages 90 40 45 85 45 45
Dinka 30 15 10 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 60 25 40 75 40 35
Sign languages 400 215 185 1,660 965 700
American Sign Language 120 55 65 555 295 260
Quebec Sign Language 40 20 20 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 240 135 100 1,105 660 440
Sino-Tibetan languages 22,425 10,630 11,800 378,605 177,030 201,575
Chinese languages 21,840 10,355 11,490 374,020 174,765 199,255
Cantonese 5,985 2,755 3,230 179,480 82,480 97,000
Hakka 50 20 30 2,675 1,215 1,465
Mandarin 14,600 7,005 7,595 176,695 84,105 92,590
Min Dong 15 5 5 240 105 135
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 305 125 180 4,980 2,280 2,700
Wu (Shanghainese) 250 120 130 3,090 1,450 1,640
Chinese, n.o.s. 635 325 310 6,775 3,100 3,675
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 85 35 45
Tibeto-Burman languages 580 275 305 4,585 2,260 2,325
Burmese 150 70 80 570 260 305
Karenic languages 250 120 125 210 105 110
Tibetan 70 40 35 3,700 1,835 1,860
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 105 55 50
Tai-Kadai languages 335 135 195 1,530 715 810
Lao 225 100 125 970 470 495
Thai 105 35 75 550 240 305
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 10 0 5
Turkic languages 925 450 475 9,285 4,650 4,635
Azerbaijani 50 25 30 640 325 315
Turkish 800 390 410 7,975 3,980 3,995
Uyghur 10 5 5 215 110 100
Uzbek 45 20 25 310 165 145
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 145 70 75
Uralic languages 555 260 290 8,560 3,920 4,640
Estonian 20 10 10 630 230 395
Finnish 40 15 25 415 180 240
Hungarian 490 235 255 7,515 3,505 4,010
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 320 165 155
Multiple responses 72,020 34,065 37,955 537,435 258,615 278,825
English and French 19,975 9,300 10,675 12,185 5,585 6,600
English and non-official language 38,645 18,670 19,975 512,690 247,515 265,170
French and non-official language 7,085 3,170 3,910 2,330 1,030 1,300
English, French and non-official language 6,315 2,930 3,385 10,240 4,485 5,750
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 1,309,210 639,130 670,085 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520
None 1,002,240 493,925 508,315 4,059,895 1,975,765 2,084,135
English 131,290 62,940 68,350 573,230 280,980 292,255
French 84,100 39,365 44,740 48,015 20,920 27,090
Non-official language 79,140 37,120 42,020 683,225 324,520 358,710
Aboriginal 565 220 350 435 185 250
Non-Aboriginal 78,575 36,905 41,675 682,790 324,330 358,460
English and French 3,965 1,895 2,070 3,820 1,765 2,055
English and non-official language 3,780 1,805 1,975 13,105 6,410 6,695
French and non-official language 4,580 2,020 2,560 7,895 3,445 4,455
English, French and non-official language 115 60 55 250 115 135
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 4,485,350 2,151,700 2,333,645
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,028,710 498,065 530,635 4,254,740 2,041,845 2,212,895
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,241 46,738 36,869 31,014 35,486 27,686
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,029,070 498,110 530,960 4,255,435 2,042,025 2,213,410
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,258 40,420 32,858 28,692 32,291 25,941
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 936,155 460,000 476,155 3,735,375 1,836,390 1,898,990
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,490 46,637 35,216 32,152 37,338 27,784
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 718,885 320,095 398,790 3,068,395 1,352,495 1,715,905
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,183 2,517 5,345 2,123 998 3,741
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 773,290 390,165 383,125 3,153,650 1,595,810 1,557,845
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,109 44,501 36,367 34,317 38,641 30,510
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 4,485,725 2,151,900 2,333,830
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,028,635 497,800 530,830 4,255,475 2,041,985 2,213,490
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,455 59,537 45,813 50,118 59,794 41,191
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,029,005 497,825 531,180 4,256,160 2,042,200 2,213,965
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,688 47,611 38,075 40,278 46,588 34,458
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 936,350 459,750 476,600 3,735,945 1,836,465 1,899,480
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,122 59,985 44,536 51,862 62,449 41,625
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 718,435 319,760 398,675 3,068,135 1,352,300 1,715,830
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,172 6,441 7,759 6,363 5,481 7,058
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 773,285 389,505 383,775 3,153,965 1,596,085 1,557,885
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,766 57,094 44,344 51,662 60,906 42,192
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 4,485,730 2,151,895 2,333,830
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 24 393,295 210,765 182,530 1,488,180 818,260 669,925
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 62,792 67,303 58,965 55,941 60,166 51,725
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 71,298 77,591 64,031 74,842 84,302 63,286
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 90.4 93.1 87.2 90.8 93.9 86.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.7 74.9 70.0 76.3 79.6 72.0
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.6 6.9 12.8 9.2 6.1 13.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 4,485,350 2,151,700 2,333,645
Without total income 45,130 21,910 23,220 230,610 109,860 120,750
With total income 1,028,705 498,070 530,640 4,254,740 2,041,845 2,212,895
Percentage with total income 95.8 95.8 95.8 94.9 94.9 94.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 133,245 61,265 71,975 763,555 347,080 416,480
$10,000 to $19,999 152,825 63,680 89,150 770,435 327,705 442,735
$20,000 to $29,999 115,060 49,245 65,815 545,305 236,955 308,355
$30,000 to $39,999 100,450 44,925 55,525 426,865 193,445 233,420
$40,000 to $49,999 96,125 43,635 52,490 371,190 172,520 198,670
$50,000 to $59,999 87,185 40,980 46,205 294,250 143,010 151,240
$60,000 to $69,999 75,865 37,625 38,235 231,875 119,655 112,220
$70,000 to $79,999 60,350 31,435 28,915 181,995 98,550 83,450
$80,000 to $89,999 50,770 27,330 23,440 144,615 80,165 64,445
$90,000 to $99,999 42,380 22,805 19,575 122,530 65,300 57,230
$100,000 and over 114,450 75,140 39,310 402,130 257,465 144,665
$100,000 to $149,999 82,750 52,275 30,480 244,815 148,925 95,890
$150,000 and over 31,695 22,865 8,830 157,310 108,540 48,770
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 4,485,345 2,151,705 2,333,645
Without after-tax income 44,765 21,865 22,895 229,915 109,680 120,235
With after-tax income 1,029,070 498,110 530,955 4,255,435 2,042,025 2,213,415
Percentage with after-tax income 95.8 95.8 95.9 94.9 94.9 94.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 139,335 62,495 76,840 776,015 351,385 424,630
$10,000 to $19,999 159,560 67,185 92,375 800,145 341,855 458,290
$20,000 to $29,999 135,590 59,190 76,405 622,175 273,000 349,175
$30,000 to $39,999 127,425 57,705 69,720 506,890 233,435 273,455
$40,000 to $49,999 119,660 55,865 63,795 428,590 204,910 223,685
$50,000 to $59,999 99,760 49,345 50,410 313,515 160,735 152,780
$60,000 to $69,999 76,185 40,485 35,700 229,640 125,710 103,935
$70,000 to $79,999 59,640 32,550 27,090 176,635 96,460 80,175
$80,000 and over 111,910 73,290 38,625 401,835 254,535 147,295
$80,000 to $89,999 40,360 24,115 16,250 118,825 67,420 51,400
$90,000 to $99,999 23,175 15,035 8,140 71,215 44,080 27,140
$100,000 and over 48,375 34,140 14,235 211,795 143,035 68,760
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,073,835 519,980 553,855 4,485,345 2,151,705 2,333,645
Without employment income 300,545 129,810 170,735 1,331,700 555,895 775,805
With employment income 773,285 390,165 383,125 3,153,650 1,595,805 1,557,845
Percentage with employment income 72.0 75.0 69.2 70.3 74.2 66.8
Under $5,000 (including loss) 92,380 45,375 47,005 396,680 186,410 210,270
$5,000 to $9,999 56,710 25,510 31,200 263,610 119,885 143,725
$10,000 to $19,999 94,460 43,165 51,295 435,350 205,860 229,490
$20,000 to $29,999 74,780 35,085 39,695 343,395 158,605 184,785
$30,000 to $39,999 67,455 32,260 35,200 309,985 145,840 164,145
$40,000 to $49,999 64,295 30,020 34,280 283,815 135,050 148,765
$50,000 to $59,999 61,835 28,885 32,945 231,700 117,150 114,550
$60,000 to $69,999 54,350 26,755 27,595 185,380 98,655 86,730
$70,000 to $79,999 43,635 22,800 20,840 148,890 83,255 65,635
$80,000 and over 163,385 100,315 63,075 554,845 345,095 209,755
$80,000 to $89,999 40,835 21,765 19,065 121,685 69,155 52,525
$90,000 to $99,999 34,545 18,900 15,650 108,555 57,950 50,600
$100,000 and over 88,005 59,645 28,360 324,605 217,980 106,625
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 535,500 ... ... 1,967,380 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 82,053 ... ... 76,518 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 69,904 ... ... 67,196 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 152,680 ... ... 492,315 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,189 ... ... 39,284 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,211 ... ... 35,101 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 382,815 ... ... 1,475,070 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 102,423 ... ... 92,630 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 86,781 ... ... 81,323 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 535,500 ... ... 1,967,555 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 100,760 ... ... 108,395 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 82,029 ... ... 87,128 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 152,680 ... ... 492,475 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 53,108 ... ... 55,739 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,283 ... ... 44,666 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 382,820 ... ... 1,475,085 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 119,766 ... ... 125,975 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,482 ... ... 101,304 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 535,495 ... ... 1,967,380 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,045 ... ... 45,670 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 6,965 ... ... 31,255 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,275 ... ... 48,970 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,185 ... ... 72,860 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 16,425 ... ... 69,080 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 16,305 ... ... 71,255 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 17,340 ... ... 72,655 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 18,210 ... ... 74,045 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 18,735 ... ... 73,960 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 18,715 ... ... 72,565 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 37,900 ... ... 140,110 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 37,130 ... ... 131,050 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 34,455 ... ... 121,160 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 33,010 ... ... 111,745 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 30,555 ... ... 102,675 ... ...
$100,000 and over 211,255 ... ... 728,325 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 62,625 ... ... 205,845 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 45,925 ... ... 149,570 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 56,635 ... ... 178,280 ... ...
$200,000 and over 46,070 ... ... 194,630 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 535,500 ... ... 1,967,380 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,510 ... ... 48,175 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 7,090 ... ... 31,565 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,465 ... ... 49,785 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,980 ... ... 75,575 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 18,500 ... ... 75,690 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 18,995 ... ... 78,360 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 21,435 ... ... 82,540 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 22,975 ... ... 87,000 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 23,815 ... ... 89,295 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 24,180 ... ... 87,435 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 47,325 ... ... 167,070 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 43,920 ... ... 152,470 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 41,150 ... ... 139,615 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 36,895 ... ... 123,875 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 32,040 ... ... 106,420 ... ...
$100,000 and over 157,220 ... ... 572,520 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 61,155 ... ... 204,555 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 40,210 ... ... 133,630 ... ...
$150,000 and over 55,855 ... ... 234,340 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 364,260 ... ... 1,418,695 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 103,954 ... ... 92,279 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 87,807 ... ... 80,950 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 134,365 ... ... 381,755 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 96,455 ... ... 83,997 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 81,260 ... ... 73,015 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 161,365 ... ... 745,680 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 132,633 ... ... 112,062 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,386 ... ... 97,348 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 58,185 ... ... 240,690 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,624 ... ... 56,356 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 54,863 ... ... 52,125 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 364,270 ... ... 1,418,175 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 121,444 ... ... 126,555 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 98,577 ... ... 101,479 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 134,470 ... ... 381,845 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 113,491 ... ... 120,732 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 91,361 ... ... 94,620 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 161,420 ... ... 746,125 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 148,182 ... ... 148,376 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,540 ... ... 118,509 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 58,035 ... ... 239,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 70,115 ... ... 73,147 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 60,044 ... ... 62,554 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 207,010 98,805 108,205 710,010 335,120 374,890
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 37,610 36,830 38,252 32,181 32,948 31,573
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,367 32,607 33,951 29,543 30,010 29,180
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 206,575 98,480 108,100 708,525 333,920 374,605
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 47,046 47,219 46,889 47,700 50,146 45,520
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 38,813 38,652 38,960 38,832 40,028 37,766
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,300,730 635,585 665,145 5,370,515 2,605,995 2,764,520
In the bottom half of the distribution 529,735 253,600 276,140 2,635,600 1,252,915 1,382,690
In the bottom decile 117,085 57,600 59,485 626,795 302,630 324,165
In the second decile 100,310 46,635 53,675 553,235 255,400 297,840
In the third decile 97,770 46,490 51,280 503,590 237,300 266,285
In the fourth decile 102,665 48,925 53,740 478,745 228,975 249,770
In the fifth decile 111,915 53,955 57,965 473,240 228,615 244,630
In the top half of the distribution 770,995 381,985 389,010 2,734,920 1,353,085 1,381,835
In the sixth decile 124,020 59,975 64,040 476,880 231,510 245,375
In the seventh decile 137,795 67,360 70,430 489,145 239,025 250,120
In the eighth decile 156,470 77,515 78,955 516,090 254,485 261,605
In the ninth decile 180,230 89,855 90,380 568,130 282,000 286,135
In the top decile 172,485 87,285 85,200 684,665 346,070 338,600
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 1,300,730 635,585 665,145 5,370,520 2,605,995 2,764,525
0 to 17 years 272,405 138,765 133,640 1,077,570 553,445 524,125
0 to 5 years 87,655 44,630 43,025 337,255 172,765 164,490
18 to 64 years 845,815 412,545 433,270 3,542,115 1,714,060 1,828,055
65 years and over 182,515 84,280 98,235 750,830 338,490 412,345
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 159,040 75,425 83,615 873,325 411,775 461,550
0 to 17 years 40,600 21,030 19,570 223,495 115,235 108,260
0 to 5 years 13,940 7,290 6,655 72,435 37,260 35,175
18 to 64 years 99,465 47,110 52,360 542,900 254,105 288,795
65 years and over 18,965 7,280 11,685 106,920 42,430 64,490
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 12.2 11.9 12.6 16.3 15.8 16.7
0 to 17 years (%) 14.9 15.2 14.6 20.7 20.8 20.7
0 to 5 years (%) 15.9 16.3 15.5 21.5 21.6 21.4
18 to 64 years (%) 11.8 11.4 12.1 15.3 14.8 15.8
65 years and over (%) 10.4 8.6 11.9 14.2 12.5 15.6
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 129,610 63,115 66,495 732,405 350,620 381,780
0 to 17 years 29,355 15,145 14,205 173,895 89,620 84,270
0 to 5 years 10,245 5,360 4,890 56,775 29,135 27,640
18 to 64 years 88,910 43,765 45,150 487,620 234,110 253,505
65 years and over 11,345 4,200 7,145 70,895 26,885 44,005
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.0 9.9 10.0 13.6 13.5 13.8
0 to 17 years (%) 10.8 10.9 10.6 16.1 16.2 16.1
0 to 5 years (%) 11.7 12.0 11.4 16.8 16.9 16.8
18 to 64 years (%) 10.5 10.6 10.4 13.8 13.7 13.9
65 years and over (%) 6.2 5.0 7.3 9.4 7.9 10.7
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 1,300,730 635,600 665,135 5,371,025 2,606,395 2,764,630
Official languages 1,285,210 629,390 655,820 5,119,210 2,506,430 2,612,780
English 1,177,535 581,350 596,185 5,114,880 2,504,655 2,610,225
French 691,235 325,890 365,345 433,650 187,295 246,355
Non-official languages 331,375 156,060 175,305 2,980,865 1,420,145 1,560,715
Aboriginal languages 1,615 610 1,005 985 405 585
Algonquian languages 935 365 570 825 350 475
Blackfoot 10 0 0 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 570 210 360 185 85 100
Atikamekw 0 10 10 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 15 10 10 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 80 35 45 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 10 0 55 30 20
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 60 15 40 25 0 15
Woods Cree 20 10 0 15 10 0
Cree, n.o.s. 360 125 235 90 35 55
Eastern Algonquian languages 60 35 25 45 25 20
Malecite 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 50 30 20 45 25 25
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 315 120 195 595 240 355
Algonquin 80 35 50 15 10 10
Ojibway 215 80 135 560 230 330
Oji-Cree 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 15 10 10
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Athabaskan languages 20 10 15 15 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 15 15 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 15 0 10 10 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 0 0 10
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 600 225 380 25 10 15
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuktitut 550 205 340 10 0 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 45 15 30 10 10 10
Iroquoian languages 50 10 35 55 15 40
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 55 15 40 45 15 35
Oneida 0 0 0 10 10 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 15 10 10
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 10
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 10 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 10 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 25 20 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 329,835 155,485 174,350 2,979,935 1,419,770 1,560,165
Afro-Asiatic languages 72,850 36,795 36,055 203,300 101,890 101,410
Berber languages 1,340 735 610 235 135 100
Kabyle 925 470 450 75 40 30
Berber languages, n.i.e. 425 265 160 165 95 70
Cushitic languages 9,680 4,345 5,335 20,380 8,885 11,490
Bilen 90 55 35 75 45 30
Oromo 395 185 210 1,390 590 800
Somali 9,130 4,065 5,065 18,905 8,230 10,675
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 140 60 85 85 35 50
Semitic languages 63,250 32,445 30,805 183,945 93,490 90,450
Amharic 2,135 1,010 1,125 11,365 5,280 6,080
Arabic 58,430 30,115 28,315 119,665 61,755 57,905
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 30 60 11,995 5,860 6,140
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 2,080 1,040 1,035
Harari 40 20 15 1,250 635 615
Hebrew 1,945 1,055 890 37,745 19,225 18,520
Maltese 70 20 45 4,165 2,035 2,130
Tigrigna 1,225 515 705 5,940 2,775 3,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 240 150 85 1,060 515 550
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 200 105 95 700 325 375
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,570 4,535 5,035 65,060 29,925 35,130
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,790 820 970 3,970 1,730 2,240
Vietnamese 7,835 3,745 4,095 61,350 28,340 33,010
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 40 0 40
Austronesian languages 10,815 3,990 6,820 200,765 80,115 120,645
Bikol 30 10 20 570 255 310
Cebuano 600 215 385 7,130 2,860 4,265
Fijian 10 0 10 45 20 25
Hiligaynon 180 65 120 2,460 985 1,475
Ilocano 715 305 415 12,560 4,930 7,635
Malagasy 200 100 100 90 45 45
Malay 705 310 400 7,015 3,215 3,800
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 25 45 1,565 710 855
Pangasinan 60 25 40 435 190 245
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9,530 3,420 6,110 188,840 74,950 113,890
Waray-Waray 35 0 25 320 100 220
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 115 55 60 1,255 525 730
Creole languages 12,385 5,345 7,040 16,380 7,360 9,020
Haitian Creole 700 295 400 640 285 350
Creole, n.o.s. 11,035 4,760 6,280 8,935 4,015 4,925
Creole languages, n.i.e. 700 310 390 6,960 3,115 3,845
Dravidian languages 5,135 2,595 2,540 170,055 84,545 85,505
Kannada 465 235 235 4,300 2,140 2,155
Malayalam 845 380 465 16,600 8,450 8,150
Tamil 3,390 1,735 1,655 140,900 69,315 71,585
Telugu 805 425 380 13,070 7,200 5,875
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 430 220 210
Hmong-Mien languages 0 10 0 25 15 10
Indo-European languages 161,040 75,675 85,365 1,670,260 812,610 857,650
Albanian 870 425 440 14,895 7,440 7,450
Armenian 745 395 350 14,750 7,035 7,715
Balto-Slavic languages 28,735 13,310 15,425 284,385 132,330 152,055
Baltic languages 570 245 320 6,090 2,475 3,610
Latvian 285 120 170 2,500 1,045 1,450
Lithuanian 285 125 160 3,595 1,430 2,165
Slavic languages 28,275 13,110 15,170 279,935 130,535 149,400
Belarusan 165 75 90 915 480 440
Bosnian 1,265 600 665 4,205 2,040 2,170
Bulgarian 1,290 605 690 7,750 3,770 3,980
Croatian 2,115 1,045 1,070 21,210 10,340 10,865
Czech 1,435 615 820 5,935 2,820 3,115
Macedonian 120 50 75 15,485 7,385 8,100
Polish 7,070 3,240 3,835 77,395 35,400 41,995
Russian 10,705 4,995 5,710 107,415 49,880 57,540
Serbian 2,785 1,380 1,410 26,595 13,150 13,440
Serbo-Croatian 995 540 460 2,775 1,330 1,440
Slovak 1,035 430 610 5,750 2,655 3,100
Slovene (Slovenian) 295 135 155 3,940 1,735 2,210
Ukrainian 2,660 1,130 1,540 36,660 16,375 20,285
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 60 15 45 600 350 250
Celtic languages 430 205 225 1,780 915 865
Scottish Gaelic 175 85 90 595 300 295
Welsh 100 35 60 215 95 120
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 165 90 80 970 520 450
Germanic languages 19,985 9,610 10,370 72,330 34,390 37,940
Afrikaans 455 225 225 3,975 1,955 2,015
Danish 495 235 260 1,865 840 1,025
Dutch 3,440 1,635 1,805 9,510 4,470 5,045
Frisian 70 30 40 145 60 90
German 14,705 7,120 7,585 49,225 23,465 25,760
Icelandic 55 25 30 120 55 65
Norwegian 380 160 220 870 415 455
Swedish 645 320 330 2,375 1,085 1,290
Vlaams (Flemish) 130 50 80 250 105 145
Yiddish 355 185 170 6,480 3,185 3,300
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 85 45 45
Greek 3,365 1,735 1,630 57,745 28,385 29,355
Indo-Iranian languages 36,835 18,640 18,200 735,150 371,350 363,800
Indo-Aryan languages 26,495 13,405 13,090 612,745 310,215 302,530
Bengali 4,320 2,210 2,105 47,600 24,185 23,415
Gujarati 2,290 1,235 1,060 85,245 42,705 42,540
Hindi 10,595 5,465 5,130 201,555 102,590 98,970
Kashmiri 10 0 10 460 230 230
Konkani 145 75 65 4,875 2,200 2,670
Marathi 580 315 260 8,470 4,365 4,100
Nepali 1,300 660 645 6,345 3,140 3,205
Oriya (Odia) 75 40 30 900 430 465
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,440 3,315 3,125 235,230 120,835 114,395
Sindhi 505 220 280 9,210 4,295 4,915
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,080 495 590 14,575 7,335 7,240
Urdu 7,490 3,720 3,770 180,400 91,380 89,020
Iranian languages 10,910 5,535 5,370 127,535 63,570 63,965
Kurdish 890 495 395 3,760 2,120 1,635
Pashto 1,425 770 655 10,905 5,795 5,110
Persian (Farsi) 9,435 4,735 4,700 117,090 58,090 58,995
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 205 120 90 3,395 1,840 1,555
Italic (Romance) languages 76,665 34,570 42,095 525,885 248,355 277,525
Catalan 95 40 55 305 155 145
Italian 17,420 8,395 9,030 199,425 94,670 104,750
Portuguese 9,915 4,820 5,100 125,025 59,945 65,080
Romanian 4,210 2,010 2,200 27,960 12,960 15,000
Spanish 49,510 21,430 28,080 195,365 91,080 104,280
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 130 85 50 625 305 315
Japanese 2,800 1,350 1,450 17,015 7,335 9,680
Kartvelian languages 45 25 25 1,455 740 715
Georgian 50 25 20 1,455 740 715
Korean 2,795 1,185 1,610 61,135 28,600 32,535
Mongolic languages 60 30 30 440 190 250
Mongolian 55 30 25 445 190 255
Niger-Congo languages 16,450 7,595 8,850 46,505 22,145 24,365
Akan (Twi) 700 360 345 13,440 6,225 7,215
Bamanankan 390 175 210 200 115 90
Edo 115 50 65 1,875 820 1,055
Ewe 375 185 185 505 260 240
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 435 205 225 455 235 220
Ga 185 90 95 985 475 510
Ganda 225 70 155 830 395 435
Igbo 335 185 145 2,905 1,440 1,460
Lingala 2,525 1,105 1,420 2,015 875 1,140
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,560 1,125 1,435 510 250 255
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,810 770 1,035 655 285 370
Shona 200 75 125 1,105 485 620
Swahili 4,380 2,045 2,335 10,070 4,960 5,110
Wolof 710 335 370 410 190 225
Yoruba 905 485 420 7,685 3,850 3,830
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,925 1,895 2,035 6,145 2,845 3,300
Nilo-Saharan languages 380 165 215 450 255 195
Dinka 190 85 105 65 50 20
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 190 80 110 385 210 175
Sign languages 2,135 870 1,265 5,265 2,275 2,990
American Sign Language 1,040 350 685 3,045 1,150 1,895
Quebec Sign Language 240 85 160 10 0 10
Sign languages, n.i.e. 940 460 480 2,290 1,165 1,130
Sino-Tibetan languages 38,820 18,405 20,415 570,420 267,755 302,665
Chinese languages 37,925 17,980 19,945 563,390 264,295 299,095
Cantonese 13,125 6,240 6,880 300,575 139,720 160,855
Hakka 265 125 140 7,110 3,120 3,990
Mandarin 26,420 12,260 14,160 308,025 143,345 164,680
Min Dong 40 20 25 710 290 420
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,120 510 605 13,725 6,150 7,575
Wu (Shanghainese) 435 210 220 6,805 3,170 3,640
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,140 595 545 11,310 5,130 6,180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 135 75 65
Tibeto-Burman languages 930 440 485 7,410 3,665 3,745
Burmese 315 145 165 1,325 605 720
Karenic languages 370 185 185 250 115 135
Tibetan 55 30 20 5,420 2,705 2,720
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 365 150 205 495 285 210
Tai-Kadai languages 1,225 515 715 4,720 2,005 2,715
Lao 590 265 325 2,635 1,250 1,385
Thai 730 285 445 2,340 880 1,465
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 10 20
Turkic languages 2,750 1,390 1,360 24,065 12,495 11,575
Azerbaijani 160 95 70 2,625 1,330 1,300
Turkish 2,335 1,195 1,145 20,195 10,535 9,665
Uyghur 40 25 15 490 225 260
Uzbek 120 40 80 785 425 365
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 540 250 290
Uralic languages 2,835 1,385 1,450 25,660 11,605 14,055
Estonian 245 120 130 2,750 1,190 1,560
Finnish 520 235 280 2,450 1,025 1,425
Hungarian 2,075 1,030 1,045 20,515 9,410 11,105
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 560 330 230 2,275 1,175 1,100
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,300,735 635,600 665,130 5,371,020 2,606,395 2,764,635
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,225,865 599,815 626,050 4,666,240 2,271,285 2,394,950
Canadian citizens aged under 18 260,450 132,740 127,705 988,125 507,650 480,475
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 965,415 467,070 498,345 3,678,115 1,763,635 1,914,475
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 74,865 35,785 39,080 704,790 335,105 369,680
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 1,300,735 635,600 665,135 5,371,020 2,606,390 2,764,635
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,027,730 506,010 521,720 2,647,660 1,325,780 1,321,875
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 255,800 120,725 135,075 2,588,715 1,213,600 1,375,110
Before 1981 60,785 29,340 31,445 570,800 264,690 306,105
1981 to 1990 33,985 16,505 17,480 354,720 169,415 185,300
1991 to 2000 57,145 26,170 30,975 615,195 286,895 328,300
2001 to 2010 66,000 30,565 35,435 701,370 328,685 372,685
2001 to 2005 30,955 14,270 16,680 364,605 171,720 192,885
2006 to 2010 35,045 16,290 18,750 336,765 156,965 179,800
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 37,890 18,150 19,740 346,635 163,920 182,715
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 17,200 8,865 8,335 134,650 67,010 67,640
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 255,800 120,730 135,075 2,588,710 1,213,605 1,375,110
Under 5 years 28,605 14,045 14,555 210,560 104,680 105,885
5 to 14 years 45,360 23,135 22,225 425,730 214,310 211,420
15 to 24 years 53,075 24,075 29,000 561,010 248,975 312,035
25 to 44 years 107,900 50,140 57,760 1,112,050 520,805 591,245
45 years and over 20,865 9,330 11,535 279,360 124,830 154,525
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 54 255,800 120,725 135,075 2,588,715 1,213,605 1,375,115
Americas 41,155 18,270 22,885 393,895 174,345 219,550
Brazil 1,290 600 695 10,010 4,705 5,305
Colombia 2,745 1,125 1,620 16,110 7,390 8,715
El Salvador 2,165 1,030 1,135 10,615 5,280 5,335
Guyana 1,420 665 755 67,295 29,760 37,535
Haiti 8,515 3,650 4,865 2,555 1,200 1,355
Jamaica 3,175 1,385 1,790 97,095 40,495 56,600
Mexico 1,825 725 1,100 10,595 4,710 5,885
Peru 1,165 550 615 7,685 3,415 4,270
Trinidad and Tobago 1,360 525 830 41,765 18,320 23,445
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 9,530 4,375 5,160 43,175 20,260 22,915
Other places of birth in Americas 7,960 3,645 4,315 86,995 38,800 48,195
Europe 66,815 32,050 34,760 568,320 267,530 300,790
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,345 1,150 1,195 9,230 4,565 4,665
Croatia 1,020 500 520 11,040 5,225 5,810
France 4,470 2,105 2,370 6,595 3,095 3,500
Germany 4,560 1,965 2,595 19,960 9,295 10,665
Greece 990 530 460 26,890 13,115 13,780
Hungary 885 465 430 11,185 5,045 6,140
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 920 435 475 7,445 3,635 3,810
Italy 5,675 2,960 2,715 95,175 46,030 49,150
Netherlands 2,280 1,165 1,115 5,940 2,870 3,075
Poland 4,530 2,025 2,500 53,330 23,935 29,390
Portugal 3,435 1,675 1,760 66,340 31,825 34,515
Romania 3,370 1,610 1,760 23,965 10,890 13,075
Russian Federation 3,195 1,335 1,850 33,130 14,300 18,830
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,070 520 550 12,690 6,140 6,550
Ukraine 2,005 940 1,065 31,045 14,215 16,830
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 17,230 8,660 8,565 84,810 40,430 44,375
Other places of birth in Europe 8,840 4,010 4,825 69,555 32,920 36,630
Africa 41,490 19,790 21,700 147,790 71,030 76,760
Algeria 2,245 1,150 1,090 1,205 640 565
Egypt 3,745 1,990 1,755 23,285 12,065 11,215
Ethiopia 2,320 1,085 1,245 10,785 4,910 5,870
Kenya 1,160 580 580 10,980 5,025 5,955
Morocco 2,775 1,370 1,405 3,395 1,655 1,740
Nigeria 1,385 655 735 15,970 7,910 8,065
Somalia 3,985 1,530 2,455 10,780 4,310 6,470
South Africa, Republic of 965 515 450 12,360 5,990 6,370
Other places of birth in Africa 22,900 10,925 11,980 59,020 28,520 30,505
Asia 105,415 50,115 55,300 1,471,940 697,390 774,555
Afghanistan 2,510 1,265 1,240 24,510 12,230 12,275
Bangladesh 2,700 1,405 1,300 31,885 16,065 15,820
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,900 8,150 10,755 262,175 119,475 142,700
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 3,095 1,545 1,550 97,705 45,890 51,815
India 10,685 5,350 5,330 297,730 148,545 149,190
IranCensus data footnote 61 4,900 2,465 2,430 73,340 36,520 36,815
Iraq 3,870 2,070 1,800 27,770 13,840 13,930
Japan 775 190 585 5,715 1,850 3,865
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,855 805 1,050 44,745 20,860 23,890
Lebanon 13,560 7,115 6,440 12,970 6,975 6,000
Pakistan 3,980 1,980 1,995 110,255 55,690 54,565
Philippines 9,305 3,465 5,835 187,510 76,805 110,710
Sri Lanka 2,400 1,145 1,245 98,025 47,845 50,180
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,615 1,840 1,775 10,545 5,285 5,250
Taiwan 880 370 515 14,705 6,405 8,300
Viet Nam 5,980 2,745 3,235 57,865 26,180 31,690
Other places of birth in Asia 16,410 8,195 8,215 114,505 56,925 57,575
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 930 495 430 6,770 3,320 3,450
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 37,890 18,150 19,740 346,635 163,920 182,715
Americas 5,595 2,615 2,975 39,310 18,740 20,570
Brazil 200 115 80 2,465 1,165 1,305
Colombia 515 235 280 2,495 1,175 1,320
Cuba 220 105 115 1,150 510 635
Haiti 1,780 795 990 865 415 450
Jamaica 145 85 60 7,205 3,760 3,440
Mexico 320 125 195 2,870 1,360 1,510
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,360 715 645 7,605 3,850 3,755
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 170 60 110 1,790 825 965
Other places of birth in Americas 885 385 495 12,860 5,660 7,195
Europe 3,695 1,780 1,920 30,555 14,975 15,580
France 655 335 315 1,360 660 700
Germany 175 75 100 875 475 400
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 95 65 30 1,445 905 540
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 75 35 45 750 350 400
Romania 240 110 130 1,415 555 860
Russian Federation 420 160 260 3,845 1,400 2,440
Ukraine 275 135 140 3,580 1,655 1,925
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 665 340 320 3,585 2,160 1,425
Other places of birth in Europe 1,095 530 570 13,695 6,810 6,885
Africa 9,800 4,635 5,170 23,910 11,705 12,200
Algeria 390 170 220 195 85 105
Cameroon 755 410 350 800 350 445
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1,085 470 615 550 240 310
Côte d'Ivoire 425 180 240 280 135 145
Egypt 850 460 385 5,540 2,885 2,655
Eritrea 245 115 130 1,060 525 535
Ethiopia 335 125 215 1,655 745 910
Morocco 485 230 250 350 140 210
Nigeria 440 200 235 4,695 2,280 2,415
Somalia 370 155 215 1,115 530 590
South Africa, Republic of 110 55 55 770 405 360
Tunisia 215 105 105 125 85 35
Other places of birth in Africa 4,095 1,955 2,135 6,770 3,295 3,475
Asia 18,645 9,035 9,610 251,635 117,765 133,875
Afghanistan 550 280 270 4,500 2,235 2,260
Bangladesh 540 270 270 6,780 3,360 3,420
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,855 1,220 1,635 48,955 21,765 27,185
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 85 45 35 1,740 700 1,040
India 1,950 1,070 875 57,455 28,890 28,570
IranCensus data footnote 61 880 415 465 18,565 8,985 9,575
Iraq 1,155 600 555 7,840 3,890 3,955
Israel 205 110 90 1,600 840 765
Japan 115 25 85 930 250 685
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 255 90 165 4,815 2,190 2,625
Lebanon 1,115 585 530 1,365 745 620
Nepal 290 160 125 2,415 1,235 1,180
Pakistan 695 380 310 20,360 9,960 10,400
Philippines 2,740 1,105 1,640 42,735 17,680 25,050
Saudi Arabia 375 220 155 2,020 1,030 990
Sri Lanka 220 95 130 7,095 3,095 3,995
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,130 1,145 990 5,365 2,790 2,570
Taiwan 50 25 30 755 305 450
Turkey 195 100 95 2,055 1,145 905
United Arab Emirates 355 220 135 3,175 1,605 1,575
Viet Nam 210 80 130 2,605 1,020 1,585
Other places of birth in Asia 1,685 795 890 8,510 4,035 4,470
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 150 80 70 1,230 740 490
Australia 135 85 55 955 600 355
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 20 0 15 270 140 135
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 5,371,020 2,606,395 2,764,630
First generationCensus data footnote 69 284,330 135,415 148,915 2,753,115 1,295,920 1,457,195
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 225,575 113,220 112,355 1,541,070 777,190 763,880
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 790,830 386,960 403,865 1,076,835 533,280 543,555
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 72 198,425 93,110 105,315 2,051,830 965,135 1,086,695
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 91,590 46,095 45,500 1,023,350 505,520 517,835
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 38,645 23,835 14,810 409,525 251,475 158,050
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 52,945 22,260 30,685 613,825 254,045 359,780
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 56,905 22,645 34,260 690,870 282,355 408,515
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 47,655 23,400 24,250 308,760 164,150 144,605
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 2,280 960 1,315 28,845 13,110 15,735
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 5,371,025 2,606,390 2,764,630
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 38,120 18,150 19,965 39,035 18,255 20,780
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 36,225 17,310 18,915 36,845 17,110 19,735
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 17,790 8,400 9,385 23,465 10,830 12,640
Métis 17,155 8,325 8,825 12,830 6,030 6,800
Inuk (Inuit) 1,280 580 700 550 255 300
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 765 335 440 975 465 510
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,125 505 615 1,215 680 540
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,262,615 617,450 645,165 5,331,990 2,588,140 2,743,850
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,300,735 635,600 665,130 5,371,025 2,606,390 2,764,635
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 9,395 4,360 5,040 12,605 5,825 6,785
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,291,335 631,240 660,095 5,358,415 2,600,565 2,757,850
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,300,735 635,600 665,135 5,371,020 2,606,390 2,764,630
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 10,670 4,970 5,700 6,375 2,865 3,510
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 10,400 4,855 5,540 6,220 2,790 3,425
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 7,515 3,515 3,995 4,945 2,185 2,760
Métis single ancestry 2,295 1,080 1,215 1,155 560 600
Inuit single ancestry 595 260 330 115 45 70
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 275 110 160 160 75 85
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 250 110 145 105 50 55
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 20 10 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 15 10 15
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 10 10 15 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 63,450 29,520 33,925 55,150 25,815 29,330
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 61,885 28,870 33,010 53,685 25,160 28,530
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 44,780 20,705 24,075 40,680 19,105 21,565
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,020 7,670 8,345 12,265 5,720 6,540
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,080 490 595 750 335 415
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,565 650 915 1,460 655 800
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,415 585 825 1,250 550 705
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 105 50 55 130 55 70
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 45 10 35 80 50 30
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,226,610 601,110 625,505 5,309,500 2,577,710 2,731,790
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 5,371,025 2,606,395 2,764,635
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 280,985 135,945 145,040 2,910,660 1,400,000 1,510,655
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 39,980 20,320 19,655 932,145 470,380 461,760
Chinese 43,775 20,665 23,105 618,280 294,255 324,025
Black 77,995 37,060 40,935 430,280 198,790 231,490
Filipino 12,715 5,085 7,630 246,415 105,285 141,130
Latin American 15,630 7,180 8,460 126,485 60,725 65,755
Arab 49,520 25,960 23,565 100,155 51,885 48,270
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,725 6,495 7,230 80,335 37,780 42,560
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 9,925 5,075 4,855 120,685 60,285 60,400
Korean 3,260 1,470 1,800 68,155 32,470 35,685
Japanese 2,625 1,085 1,540 19,515 8,415 11,095
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,095 1,400 1,690 75,005 34,935 40,070
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 8,720 4,140 4,580 93,210 44,785 48,425
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,019,750 499,655 520,090 2,460,360 1,206,390 1,253,975
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 1,300,735 635,605 665,135 5,371,025 2,606,390 2,764,630
North American Aboriginal origins 74,120 34,495 39,630 61,525 28,680 32,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 54,090 24,980 29,110 47,150 21,970 25,175
Inuit 1,850 820 1,030 1,125 515 610
Métis 20,035 9,465 10,565 14,890 6,945 7,950
Other North American origins 501,820 245,715 256,100 659,555 326,935 332,620
Acadian 5,515 2,735 2,780 3,660 1,810 1,850
American 14,165 6,970 7,200 44,030 21,480 22,550
Canadian 484,255 236,715 247,540 623,605 309,300 314,305
New Brunswicker 80 50 30 80 50 30
Newfoundlander 780 485 295 2,605 1,325 1,285
Nova Scotian 120 70 45 595 270 330
Ontarian 650 300 350 575 340 235
Québécois 6,590 3,420 3,170 1,400 685 720
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 30 20 15 220 120 100
European origins 772,545 377,715 394,830 2,413,560 1,173,265 1,240,300
British Isles origins 468,015 228,955 239,060 1,074,255 524,990 549,260
Channel Islander 115 35 75 400 210 190
Cornish 85 50 35 175 90 85
English 224,680 111,250 113,430 605,385 296,180 309,205
Irish 244,575 116,050 128,530 456,650 218,130 238,520
Manx 185 110 80 720 425 295
Scottish 197,645 96,760 100,885 452,050 218,755 233,290
Welsh 18,780 9,045 9,735 47,510 22,785 24,730
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 37,045 17,455 19,590 92,185 44,145 48,040
French origins 300,550 145,090 155,470 212,840 100,750 112,095
Alsatian 100 40 60 320 125 200
Breton 485 260 225 55 35 20
Corsican 95 70 25 55 25 25
French 300,290 144,935 155,350 212,520 100,605 111,915
Western European origins (except French origins) 136,795 66,595 70,200 331,540 160,995 170,550
Austrian 6,485 3,190 3,295 26,905 13,040 13,865
Bavarian 70 20 50 135 50 80
Belgian 6,555 3,035 3,515 8,330 3,800 4,530
Dutch 33,515 16,725 16,795 78,240 37,405 40,835
Flemish 545 285 260 790 375 415
Frisian 75 50 25 350 205 145
German 94,385 45,625 48,760 229,980 112,255 117,725
Luxembourger 170 95 75 260 130 135
Swiss 5,640 2,745 2,895 12,710 6,340 6,365
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 150 70 75 480 225 255
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 26,295 13,160 13,140 59,615 28,865 30,755
Danish 5,950 3,105 2,845 12,805 6,390 6,415
Finnish 4,265 2,110 2,155 13,915 6,490 7,425
Icelandic 1,600 755 845 3,415 1,700 1,705
Norwegian 7,180 3,545 3,630 14,525 7,170 7,350
Swedish 7,640 3,665 3,975 16,290 7,525 8,770
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,660 960 705 3,115 1,485 1,630
Eastern European origins 98,045 47,125 50,915 547,800 260,365 287,440
Bulgarian 1,795 840 955 10,575 5,165 5,415
Byelorussian 985 475 515 7,840 3,830 4,015
Czech 3,930 1,770 2,160 15,200 7,335 7,870
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 810 345 465 4,075 1,935 2,135
Estonian 985 440 545 6,865 3,200 3,665
Hungarian 9,650 4,695 4,950 54,240 26,295 27,945
Latvian 1,180 505 680 8,960 4,185 4,775
Lithuanian 2,600 1,305 1,295 18,260 8,760 9,500
Moldovan 520 235 285 2,915 1,495 1,415
Polish 36,975 17,690 19,285 217,410 103,490 113,920
Romanian 7,895 3,830 4,070 47,340 22,500 24,840
Russian 17,230 8,030 9,205 133,800 62,215 71,585
Slovak 2,810 1,310 1,500 13,180 6,350 6,835
Ukrainian 28,150 13,675 14,475 130,370 62,245 68,130
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,055 570 490 7,120 3,335 3,785
Southern European origins 100,355 48,975 51,380 885,785 435,925 449,855
Albanian 1,190 580 605 17,125 8,655 8,465
Bosnian 1,665 785 875 6,150 2,995 3,150
Catalan 20 10 10 165 105 60
Croatian 4,130 2,010 2,125 32,740 16,365 16,375
Cypriot 165 65 100 2,355 1,195 1,160
Greek 8,005 4,025 3,980 92,410 46,340 46,070
Italian 53,825 26,685 27,140 421,900 209,670 212,230
Kosovar 60 25 30 480 255 225
Macedonian 625 240 385 25,245 12,585 12,660
Maltese 705 340 370 16,145 7,995 8,155
Montenegrin 195 105 90 1,420 680 740
Portuguese 14,625 7,105 7,525 191,040 92,890 98,150
Serbian 3,635 1,850 1,785 31,710 15,945 15,770
Sicilian 310 140 170 1,370 690 675
Slovenian 1,350 645 710 11,400 5,655 5,745
Spanish 15,605 7,115 8,485 99,960 46,885 53,080
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,190 585 610 5,865 2,810 3,060
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 85 35 50 480 205 275
Other European origins 9,230 4,780 4,450 70,120 35,070 35,045
Basque 395 210 185 755 360 395
Jewish 6,220 3,240 2,980 57,840 29,035 28,800
Roma (Gypsy) 95 40 55 1,150 545 605
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 250 125 125 895 475 420
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,340 1,195 1,140 9,935 4,875 5,060
Caribbean origins 31,680 14,600 17,075 333,840 151,150 182,690
Antiguan 275 155 120 2,390 1,050 1,340
Bahamian 175 115 65 1,200 610 590
Barbadian 1,390 600 795 17,490 7,935 9,550
Bermudan 105 55 50 930 430 500
Carib 135 50 90 1,745 625 1,120
Cuban 1,560 765 795 8,800 4,000 4,795
Dominican 960 435 530 6,160 2,945 3,220
Grenadian 320 165 155 12,185 5,235 6,945
Guadeloupean 20 0 15 40 10 30
Haitian 13,790 6,305 7,480 5,020 2,375 2,645
Jamaican 8,640 4,035 4,610 193,360 87,610 105,750
Kittitian/Nevisian 65 40 25 1,785 850 935
Martinican 50 20 30 150 50 100
Montserratan 45 25 20 425 195 225
Puerto Rican 140 65 75 675 355 325
St. Lucian 815 330 480 5,310 2,305 3,005
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,245 1,015 1,225 42,230 19,320 22,905
Vincentian/Grenadinian 255 90 160 9,995 4,200 5,795
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,730 755 975 44,630 19,830 24,800
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,190 560 630 12,890 5,740 7,145
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,005 11,285 12,720 202,120 95,220 106,905
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,130 535 600 6,755 3,135 3,620
Arawak 75 35 40 680 305 375
Argentinian 800 435 365 7,850 3,800 4,045
Belizean 95 45 55 335 150 180
Bolivian 220 105 115 1,240 600 645
Brazilian 1,445 735 710 12,250 5,925 6,320
Chilean 1,395 695 695 9,985 4,805 5,180
Colombian 3,755 1,735 2,020 23,130 11,070 12,065
Costa Rican 205 85 115 1,720 890 835
Ecuadorian 280 160 120 17,005 8,040 8,965
Guatemalan 580 205 375 5,575 2,680 2,895
Guyanese 2,090 1,005 1,085 55,335 25,270 30,060
Hispanic 420 225 195 3,455 1,690 1,765
Honduran 350 115 230 1,670 755 915
Maya 435 225 210 1,105 545 555
Mexican 4,000 1,825 2,175 18,380 8,520 9,860
Nicaraguan 1,260 640 615 3,520 1,700 1,815
Panamanian 130 65 65 1,715 745 970
Paraguayan 45 15 25 275 120 150
Peruvian 1,760 860 905 10,025 4,655 5,370
Salvadorean 2,700 1,305 1,395 14,435 7,115 7,315
Uruguayan 140 60 85 3,040 1,570 1,475
Venezuelan 1,190 490 700 7,825 3,550 4,285
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,450 620 825 8,800 4,320 4,480
African origins 74,715 36,465 38,255 257,720 125,440 132,280
Central and West African origins 18,910 9,315 9,590 57,350 28,290 29,060
Akan 130 75 60 705 400 305
Angolan 250 115 130 1,010 480 530
Ashanti 20 15 0 1,055 535 515
Beninese 615 330 285 370 190 180
Burkinabe 505 240 270 100 40 55
Cameroonian 2,275 1,165 1,110 2,445 1,205 1,240
Chadian 225 125 105 185 95 90
Congolese 6,005 2,785 3,215 3,920 1,865 2,050
Edo 50 20 30 925 485 440
Ewe 70 50 25 160 90 70
Gabonese 250 125 125 50 10 35
Gambian 45 35 10 550 250 295
Ghanaian 1,550 830 720 19,995 9,485 10,510
Guinean 625 285 335 620 325 300
Ibo 115 55 60 1,460 760 705
Ivorian 1,160 530 625 615 285 330
Liberian 95 55 40 295 125 170
Malian 585 265 325 265 140 125
Malinké 125 65 65 225 105 120
Nigerian 2,305 1,175 1,135 18,855 9,540 9,310
Peulh 200 95 105 65 35 25
Senegalese 890 390 500 530 280 250
Sierra Leonean 95 45 55 815 400 410
Togolese 805 430 375 315 205 105
Wolof 65 40 25 45 20 20
Yoruba 440 245 195 2,735 1,460 1,275
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 1,540 770 770 2,785 1,365 1,420
North African origins 18,520 9,625 8,890 50,800 26,105 24,695
Algerian 2,590 1,290 1,300 1,650 810 840
Berber 1,825 975 850 665 360 305
Coptic 120 60 60 1,640 855 785
Dinka 50 20 25 15 10 0
Egyptian 6,555 3,465 3,090 33,855 17,375 16,475
Libyan 1,300 670 630 1,260 675 595
Maure 100 60 45 235 135 110
Moroccan 4,385 2,220 2,165 8,380 4,340 4,050
Sudanese 865 435 430 3,610 1,755 1,855
Tunisian 1,170 660 510 1,060 570 495
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 650 325 330 825 445 380
Southern and East African origins 26,945 12,710 14,235 78,235 37,260 40,970
Afrikaner 50 30 25 315 160 155
Amhara 95 55 35 490 235 255
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 590 280 315 285 160 125
Burundian 3,180 1,485 1,695 650 360 290
Djiboutian 880 370 515 210 100 110
Eritrean 1,390 640 755 7,555 3,650 3,910
Ethiopian 3,025 1,380 1,650 15,900 7,615 8,280
Harari 10 10 0 460 250 210
Kenyan 665 335 325 3,880 1,805 2,080
Malagasy 405 185 220 170 75 95
Mauritian 385 175 210 2,710 1,405 1,305
Oromo 285 145 135 830 370 460
Rwandan 2,445 1,095 1,345 1,065 475 590
Seychellois 30 10 20 150 60 95
Somali 10,700 5,055 5,640 25,400 11,755 13,650
South African 1,285 635 650 11,025 5,505 5,520
Tanzanian 360 155 205 1,820 910 910
Tigrian 200 100 100 415 210 200
Ugandan 430 205 220 1,935 930 1,005
Zambian 150 70 85 355 175 185
Zimbabwean 335 160 175 1,670 775 900
Zulu 55 45 20 185 100 90
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,485 755 730 5,190 2,250 2,940
Other African origins 12,325 5,835 6,490 75,020 35,540 39,485
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,450 590 855 10,710 4,630 6,080
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 11,115 5,365 5,755 65,110 31,290 33,825
Asian origins 197,900 96,975 100,925 2,352,765 1,139,965 1,212,805
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 74,700 38,535 36,165 317,140 160,115 157,025
Afghan 4,115 2,090 2,030 40,230 20,175 20,055
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 8,620 4,475 4,145 22,105 11,430 10,675
Armenian 1,735 880 860 20,645 10,010 10,635
Assyrian 135 60 80 7,240 3,690 3,550
Azerbaijani 245 100 145 3,280 1,595 1,685
Georgian 190 115 75 2,340 1,195 1,140
Hazara 65 40 25 510 270 240
Iranian 7,620 3,830 3,790 94,955 47,625 47,335
Iraqi 5,070 2,705 2,360 27,230 13,595 13,640
Israeli 765 410 355 14,170 7,315 6,855
Jordanian 1,660 870 785 5,115 2,755 2,365
Kazakh 165 80 85 940 410 525
Kurd 890 495 395 4,290 2,295 2,000
Kuwaiti 980 500 480 330 205 130
Kyrgyz 40 30 10 235 80 150
Lebanese 31,785 16,255 15,525 27,635 14,100 13,540
Palestinian 4,265 2,355 1,915 14,465 7,765 6,695
Pashtun 230 115 110 1,925 1,070 855
Saudi Arabian 590 290 300 1,600 840 760
Syrian 5,230 2,710 2,525 15,545 7,565 7,990
Tajik 125 65 60 1,390 640 750
Tatar 160 55 110 1,750 750 1,000
Turk 3,250 1,745 1,510 22,165 11,210 10,955
Turkmen 130 70 60 400 200 200
Uighur 75 45 30 540 255 285
Uzbek 205 100 110 1,670 820 850
Yemeni 1,015 525 495 2,450 1,145 1,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,220 1,140 1,075 9,695 5,005 4,690
South Asian origins 42,310 21,385 20,925 953,545 478,660 474,885
Bangladeshi 2,305 1,200 1,110 23,010 11,790 11,220
Bengali 1,055 530 525 12,255 6,260 5,995
Bhutanese 315 165 145 150 80 70
East Indian 28,940 14,635 14,310 618,685 310,525 308,160
Goan 125 65 60 3,840 1,770 2,075
Gujarati 180 110 70 4,775 2,475 2,295
Kashmiri 55 20 30 1,305 670 635
Nepali 910 450 460 5,350 2,630 2,720
Pakistani 4,660 2,330 2,335 113,270 57,500 55,770
Punjabi 1,130 590 545 45,820 23,605 22,215
Sinhalese 290 150 140 3,770 1,840 1,930
Sri Lankan 2,750 1,370 1,380 110,210 53,705 56,505
Tamil 965 480 485 38,690 19,580 19,110
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,235 1,115 1,115 47,545 24,110 23,435
East and Southeast Asian origins 82,815 37,970 44,850 1,103,325 511,400 591,925
Burmese 630 310 320 2,075 915 1,165
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,685 1,265 1,430 5,945 2,740 3,205
Chinese 49,925 23,400 26,535 684,395 324,960 359,435
Filipino 14,100 5,720 8,385 265,560 114,395 151,165
Hmong 0 0 0 50 25 25
Indonesian 700 300 395 5,845 2,710 3,130
Japanese 3,370 1,400 1,975 26,485 11,605 14,880
Karen 280 150 130 265 120 145
Korean 3,550 1,610 1,935 71,740 34,180 37,560
Laotian 885 415 470 3,805 1,880 1,930
Malaysian 520 195 325 5,335 2,510 2,825
Mongolian 355 190 160 1,890 855 1,035
Singaporean 45 20 25 1,005 455 550
Taiwanese 785 350 430 7,820 3,580 4,240
Thai 780 280 505 3,240 1,225 2,010
Tibetan 90 40 45 5,935 2,975 2,960
Vietnamese 9,650 4,705 4,940 71,425 33,860 37,565
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 285 150 135 3,220 1,585 1,640
Other Asian origins 385 175 205 9,945 4,905 5,040
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 380 180 205 9,945 4,905 5,040
Oceania origins 2,215 1,070 1,145 8,815 4,450 4,365
Australian 1,490 680 810 5,315 2,775 2,540
New Zealander 490 275 220 1,755 925 830
Pacific Islands origins 275 125 150 1,950 885 1,070
Fijian 55 20 35 1,170 490 685
Hawaiian 20 10 15 175 85 90
Maori 25 25 10 165 95 75
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 95 30 65 100 40 65
Samoan 40 30 15 95 45 45
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 55 35 20 330 155 175
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 535,500 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
Owner 356,700 ... ... 1,276,425 ... ...
Renter 178,800 ... ... 691,140 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 535,500 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
Condominium 74,830 ... ... 434,620 ... ...
Not condominium 460,670 ... ... 1,532,935 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 535,500 ... ... 1,967,555 ... ...
No bedrooms 3,105 ... ... 24,005 ... ...
1 bedroom 69,835 ... ... 376,525 ... ...
2 bedrooms 121,810 ... ... 432,060 ... ...
3 bedrooms 206,900 ... ... 556,210 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 133,845 ... ... 578,765 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 535,500 ... ... 1,967,555 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 139,565 ... ... 732,945 ... ...
5 rooms 74,420 ... ... 269,420 ... ...
6 rooms 78,675 ... ... 250,890 ... ...
7 rooms 77,040 ... ... 220,325 ... ...
8 or more rooms 165,800 ... ... 493,975 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 5.8 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 535,500 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 528,580 ... ... 1,876,310 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 6,915 ... ... 91,250 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 535,500 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
Suitable 513,430 ... ... 1,767,780 ... ...
Not suitable 22,070 ... ... 199,770 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 535,500 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
1960 or before 88,815 ... ... 413,230 ... ...
1961 to 1980 157,720 ... ... 529,935 ... ...
1981 to 1990 89,185 ... ... 279,160 ... ...
1991 to 2000 68,695 ... ... 246,640 ... ...
2001 to 2005 43,290 ... ... 179,090 ... ...
2006 to 2010 46,525 ... ... 163,020 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 41,265 ... ... 156,485 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 535,495 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 505,590 ... ... 1,858,255 ... ...
Major repairs needed 29,910 ... ... 109,300 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 535,500 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
1 household maintainer 303,695 ... ... 1,124,090 ... ...
2 household maintainers 220,105 ... ... 759,115 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 11,695 ... ... 84,350 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 535,500 ... ... 1,967,560 ... ...
15 to 24 years 20,815 ... ... 47,450 ... ...
25 to 34 years 80,235 ... ... 277,355 ... ...
35 to 44 years 96,220 ... ... 371,615 ... ...
45 to 54 years 116,535 ... ... 454,610 ... ...
55 to 64 years 104,870 ... ... 381,365 ... ...
65 to 74 years 70,370 ... ... 242,735 ... ...
75 to 84 years 34,840 ... ... 137,935 ... ...
85 years and over 11,615 ... ... 54,490 ... ...
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 141 533,580 ... ... 1,964,415 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 413,450 ... ... 1,292,415 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 120,130 ... ... 671,995 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 102,825 ... ... 553,740 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 355,260 ... ... 1,276,365 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 63.2 ... ... 62.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.4 ... ... 27.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,335 ... ... 1,649 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,424 ... ... 1,755 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 349,818 ... ... 648,719 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 397,495 ... ... 743,131 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 178,745 ... ... 691,125 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.3 ... ... 14.7 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.6 ... ... 46.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,018 ... ... 1,207 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,066 ... ... 1,263 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 4,485,730 2,151,895 2,333,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 152,445 77,680 74,765 730,915 345,155 385,765
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 256,775 125,700 131,075 1,147,670 564,185 583,480
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 664,600 316,585 348,015 2,607,140 1,242,555 1,364,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 69,890 42,260 27,630 190,445 124,915 65,530
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 43,010 22,325 20,685 105,015 61,850 43,165
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 26,880 19,935 6,950 85,425 63,060 22,360
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 212,850 94,825 118,025 756,515 330,560 425,950
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 23,635 9,565 14,070 126,335 56,415 69,925
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 358,220 169,935 188,285 1,533,855 730,670 803,185
Bachelor's degree 222,025 100,370 121,655 1,009,045 465,915 543,125
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 20,895 9,060 11,840 100,985 46,510 54,480
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 7,880 3,900 3,980 42,640 21,280 21,355
Master's degree 89,220 44,635 44,585 335,240 168,965 166,270
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 18,200 11,975 6,230 45,945 28,000 17,945
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 720,165 348,790 371,375 3,020,615 1,447,205 1,573,410
No certificate, diploma or degree 58,790 32,800 25,995 292,270 146,320 145,950
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 141,945 71,920 70,030 647,655 324,200 323,455
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 519,430 244,070 275,355 2,080,685 976,680 1,104,005
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 51,690 30,650 21,035 129,450 84,010 45,440
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 32,180 16,215 15,960 71,910 41,985 29,930
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 19,510 14,435 5,070 57,540 42,030 15,510
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 164,090 74,245 89,845 589,090 256,645 332,445
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,285 6,805 9,480 94,740 42,000 52,740
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 287,355 132,370 154,985 1,267,410 594,025 673,385
Bachelor's degree 176,800 78,870 97,930 821,300 376,095 445,205
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,215 6,530 9,680 81,920 36,340 45,580
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,350 2,840 3,505 34,910 16,305 18,605
Master's degree 74,535 35,970 38,565 293,070 144,435 148,630
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 13,460 8,160 5,310 36,215 20,850 15,365
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 4,485,725 2,151,900 2,333,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 409,225 203,375 205,845 1,878,585 909,335 969,245
Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 130,685 26,640 104,045
13. Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 130,690 26,640 104,050
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 22,800 10,100 12,700 130,390 58,720 71,675
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4,695 3,340 1,350 16,640 12,320 4,315
50. Visual and performing arts 18,110 6,760 11,345 113,755 46,395 67,360
Humanities 44,075 16,945 27,130 179,405 63,540 115,865
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 7,500 1,660 5,850 21,645 4,760 16,885
23. English language and literature/letters 9,725 2,950 6,780 50,845 14,640 36,205
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9,980 3,770 6,205 53,905 18,055 35,845
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 415 135 280 870 385 475
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,955 1,730 1,225 11,750 6,510 5,240
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,305 1,400 905 9,435 5,960 3,470
54. History 7,775 4,480 3,300 24,730 12,250 12,475
55. French language and literature/letters 3,410 830 2,580 6,240 970 5,265
Social and behavioural sciences and law 111,790 42,535 69,255 375,990 132,895 243,090
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,685 445 1,240 5,275 1,010 4,265
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 12,130 4,335 7,795 41,765 16,265 25,495
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 12,210 1,030 11,185 51,475 4,985 46,485
22. Legal professions and studies 17,565 6,585 10,980 64,720 25,805 38,915
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,355 615 1,735 6,200 1,435 4,760
42. Psychology 16,665 4,165 12,500 52,075 12,435 39,640
45. Social sciences 49,170 25,355 23,820 154,480 70,955 83,525
Business, management and public administration 136,845 55,860 80,985 635,290 286,145 349,150
30.16 Accounting and computer science 220 105 115 1,300 505 800
44. Public administration and social service professions 13,560 3,960 9,605 38,360 8,100 30,265
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 123,065 51,795 71,265 595,630 277,540 318,090
Physical and life sciences and technologies 32,150 16,580 15,570 126,840 59,465 67,380
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 15,235 6,285 8,950 53,350 21,080 32,270
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,825 2,500 2,325 31,225 13,705 17,520
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 940 410 535 2,340 735 1,605
40. Physical sciences 10,045 6,930 3,115 35,555 22,435 13,125
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,095 455 645 4,370 1,505 2,865
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 44,125 28,720 15,400 158,045 102,350 55,695
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 33,705 23,910 9,785 122,045 83,770 38,275
25. Library science 3,550 725 2,825 5,560 935 4,630
27. Mathematics and statistics 5,740 3,340 2,400 27,925 15,910 12,015
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,130 745 380 2,520 1,745 775
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 108,935 95,975 12,960 439,230 375,990 63,235
04. Architecture and related services 5,725 3,690 2,035 28,885 18,400 10,485
14. Engineering 40,470 33,015 7,450 199,695 158,560 41,140
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 23,020 20,755 2,270 73,645 65,980 7,665
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 40 0 30 100 25 75
46. Construction trades 17,255 16,860 395 53,550 52,345 1,200
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 15,890 15,420 470 55,235 53,715 1,525
48. Precision production 6,545 6,225 320 28,120 26,975 1,145
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10,215 5,820 4,400 27,465 14,400 13,070
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,600 3,215 2,380 16,015 8,845 7,170
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,620 2,605 2,015 11,455 5,550 5,900
Health and related fields 80,465 17,010 63,455 303,620 74,055 229,570
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 7,595 3,685 3,905 24,245 12,480 11,765
51. Health professions and related programs 70,415 12,010 58,400 267,470 55,340 212,130
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,455 1,305 1,155 11,905 6,230 5,675
Personal, protective and transportation services 33,900 17,910 15,990 99,875 48,260 51,615
12. Personal and culinary services 18,305 5,375 12,930 62,940 19,925 43,010
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 860 715 150 365 330 35
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 610 555 55 480 455 25
43. Security and protective services 10,185 7,640 2,545 22,935 15,975 6,960
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,935 3,620 310 13,160 11,585 1,580
Other 100 35 65 295 100 195
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 65 290 95 195
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 151 720,165 348,790 371,375 3,020,615 1,447,205 1,573,415
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 200,740 104,720 96,020 939,930 470,525 469,405
Education 27,415 6,040 21,375 95,095 18,915 76,180
13. Education 27,410 6,040 21,370 95,100 18,915 76,185
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,635 7,765 9,870 104,620 47,155 57,465
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,560 2,430 1,130 12,780 9,495 3,285
50. Visual and performing arts 14,075 5,340 8,740 91,845 37,665 54,185
Humanities 31,020 11,780 19,245 139,350 48,065 91,290
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,960 1,265 4,695 17,015 3,465 13,545
23. English language and literature/letters 6,980 2,125 4,850 39,550 11,125 28,425
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,265 2,410 3,850 42,735 13,895 28,845
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 320 100 225 690 320 370
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,085 1,230 855 9,135 5,110 4,030
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,515 950 565 6,935 4,370 2,560
54. History 5,695 3,245 2,450 18,705 9,180 9,525
55. French language and literature/letters 2,195 450 1,745 4,585 600 3,980
Social and behavioural sciences and law 89,800 33,005 56,800 304,820 105,350 199,465
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,400 360 1,045 4,315 850 3,470
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,780 3,465 6,310 34,495 13,470 21,020
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9,825 820 9,000 39,405 3,515 35,890
22. Legal professions and studies 14,730 5,050 9,680 54,925 20,115 34,810
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,875 505 1,370 4,850 1,185 3,660
42. Psychology 12,925 3,055 9,865 40,890 9,305 31,585
45. Social sciences 39,260 19,740 19,525 125,945 56,905 69,040
Business, management and public administration 110,570 44,005 66,560 524,355 231,890 292,465
30.16 Accounting and computer science 190 85 105 1,095 405 685
44. Public administration and social service professions 11,000 3,120 7,875 30,890 6,455 24,440
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 99,380 40,800 58,580 492,370 225,035 267,335
Physical and life sciences and technologies 23,275 11,255 12,020 96,435 43,745 52,695
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 11,800 4,635 7,160 40,650 15,625 25,025
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,255 1,635 1,620 24,030 10,235 13,800
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 345 120 225 1,920 625 1,295
40. Physical sciences 7,115 4,565 2,550 26,590 16,240 10,350
41. Science technologies/technicians 760 295 465 3,245 1,020 2,225
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 38,635 25,320 13,310 140,470 91,425 49,045
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 30,710 21,735 8,980 111,605 76,680 34,920
25. Library science 2,585 535 2,055 3,950 715 3,235
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,330 2,420 1,910 22,690 12,525 10,165
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,015 635 370 2,235 1,505 725
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 84,450 73,415 11,035 338,415 284,970 53,445
04. Architecture and related services 4,630 2,865 1,760 23,725 14,720 9,010
14. Engineering 32,495 25,965 6,530 163,350 127,605 35,750
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 17,730 15,960 1,775 54,630 48,775 5,860
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 25 95 20 75
46. Construction trades 12,855 12,535 320 38,265 37,375 895
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 11,925 11,540 380 39,680 38,605 1,070
48. Precision production 4,790 4,545 240 18,670 17,870 795
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,105 4,420 3,685 21,845 11,015 10,830
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,170 2,230 1,940 12,520 6,515 6,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,930 2,185 1,745 9,325 4,500 4,820
Health and related fields 62,125 13,400 48,715 239,960 58,120 181,845
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,065 2,895 3,170 18,145 9,295 8,850
51. Health professions and related programs 54,110 9,580 44,530 212,380 44,170 168,205
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,950 930 1,015 9,440 4,655 4,785
Personal, protective and transportation services 26,310 13,630 12,675 75,070 35,955 39,115
12. Personal and culinary services 14,200 4,115 10,085 47,120 14,595 32,530
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 720 585 140 260 225 40
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 370 330 45 220 210 15
43. Security and protective services 7,985 5,830 2,160 17,030 11,690 5,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,030 2,775 255 10,430 9,235 1,190
Other 95 40 60 250 75 170
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 60 250 75 170
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 4,485,725 2,151,895 2,333,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 409,225 203,375 205,840 1,878,585 909,340 969,245
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 664,595 316,585 348,015 2,607,145 1,242,560 1,364,585
Location of study inside Canada 573,905 272,765 301,140 1,736,445 819,555 916,895
Same as province or territory of residence 445,950 210,800 235,150 1,599,135 752,170 846,965
Different than province or territory of residence 127,950 61,960 65,990 137,320 67,390 69,930
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 90,695 43,820 46,875 870,690 423,000 447,690
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 13,150 7,345 5,810 78,865 43,540 35,330
Philippines 4,620 1,400 3,225 93,650 32,815 60,840
India 5,610 2,700 2,910 137,910 69,690 68,220
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 10,405 5,850 4,550 54,970 30,515 24,455
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,730 3,055 3,675 77,375 36,630 40,745
France 3,775 2,005 1,765 6,540 3,550 2,985
Other 46,405 21,465 24,935 421,380 206,260 215,120
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 157 720,170 348,790 371,375 3,020,615 1,447,200 1,573,410
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 200,740 104,720 96,020 939,930 470,525 469,405
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 519,425 244,070 275,355 2,080,685 976,680 1,104,005
Location of study inside Canada 450,640 212,195 238,440 1,382,850 646,575 736,280
Same as province or territory of residence 351,215 164,240 186,970 1,273,355 592,550 680,800
Different than province or territory of residence 99,425 47,955 51,475 109,500 54,015 55,480
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 68,785 31,875 36,915 697,835 330,110 367,725
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 9,485 5,020 4,460 62,760 33,745 29,020
Philippines 4,005 1,190 2,815 79,090 27,270 51,820
India 4,005 1,870 2,135 118,455 58,170 60,290
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 6,065 3,305 2,755 34,420 18,765 15,660
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,035 2,210 2,825 65,240 30,415 34,825
France 3,040 1,610 1,435 5,490 2,965 2,530
Other 37,160 16,675 20,490 332,375 158,785 173,590
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 4,485,725 2,151,895 2,333,830
In the labour force 727,050 370,620 356,425 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255
Employed 676,480 343,175 333,300 2,720,530 1,407,640 1,312,890
Unemployed 50,570 27,445 23,125 233,665 115,300 118,365
Not in the labour force 346,770 149,340 197,430 1,531,530 628,960 902,575
Participation rate 67.7 71.3 64.4 65.9 70.8 61.3
Employment rate 63.0 66.0 60.2 60.6 65.4 56.3
Unemployment rate 7.0 7.4 6.5 7.9 7.6 8.3
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 4,485,725 2,151,895 2,333,830
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 329,075 141,720 187,355 1,487,830 612,205 875,630
Worked 744,745 378,240 366,505 2,997,895 1,539,690 1,458,200
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 402,695 217,110 185,585 1,532,845 848,305 684,545
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 342,045 161,130 180,920 1,465,045 691,385 773,660
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.3 43.7 42.9 42.5 43.1 41.8
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 727,050 370,620 356,425 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,220 8,680 8,540 85,760 39,655 46,105
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 2,868,435 1,483,280 1,385,155
Employee 636,730 317,865 318,860 2,505,850 1,246,505 1,259,345
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 73,095 44,070 29,025 362,585 236,780 125,805
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 172 727,045 370,620 356,430 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,685 8,540 85,760 39,655 46,105
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,890 2,868,435 1,483,285 1,385,155
0 Management occupations 82,180 49,355 32,825 337,265 203,770 133,495
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 132,805 43,485 89,320 530,385 190,720 339,665
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 76,840 58,225 18,615 251,395 191,580 59,810
3 Health occupations 45,155 10,070 35,085 160,610 39,320 121,285
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 113,425 40,340 73,090 327,425 100,020 227,405
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 25,625 11,240 14,380 119,645 59,275 60,370
6 Sales and service occupations 154,565 76,175 78,385 676,065 313,535 362,530
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 64,375 61,140 3,235 309,545 287,595 21,945
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 6,800 5,655 1,155 17,960 14,720 3,235
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,055 6,255 1,795 138,155 82,740 55,415
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 173 727,045 370,620 356,430 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,680 8,540 85,760 39,655 46,100
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 2,868,435 1,483,285 1,385,150
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,075 2,715 1,355 5,115 2,965 2,150
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 825 720 110 3,950 2,680 1,270
22 Utilities 2,290 1,745 545 13,965 9,465 4,500
23 Construction 40,695 36,055 4,635 163,810 142,960 20,845
31-33 Manufacturing 22,430 16,480 5,950 256,170 167,975 88,200
41 Wholesale trade 15,735 11,570 4,165 128,255 79,360 48,890
44-45 Retail trade 75,510 38,780 36,730 307,460 146,985 160,480
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 21,215 15,960 5,250 153,930 113,255 40,675
51 Information and cultural industries 17,840 11,035 6,805 100,825 58,430 42,395
52 Finance and insurance 21,760 9,925 11,835 233,060 112,580 120,480
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 11,870 6,650 5,225 76,725 41,670 35,055
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 62,320 37,660 24,660 317,960 179,905 138,055
55 Management of companies and enterprises 465 185 280 7,965 3,375 4,595
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 32,130 19,995 12,135 148,930 81,450 67,475
61 Educational services 57,685 19,070 38,615 208,170 65,400 142,770
62 Health care and social assistance 78,410 16,175 62,230 265,290 54,875 210,415
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 14,790 7,380 7,410 57,575 30,415 27,165
72 Accommodation and food services 47,215 23,080 24,130 189,685 87,920 101,765
81 Other services (except public administration) 29,765 12,200 17,565 123,585 50,940 72,645
91 Public administration 152,810 74,555 78,260 106,010 50,680 55,330
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 174 676,480 343,175 333,300 2,720,530 1,407,640 1,312,890
Worked at home 46,415 23,140 23,280 196,035 100,435 95,595
Worked outside Canada 2,490 1,680 810 18,685 12,660 6,020
No fixed workplace address 59,925 44,240 15,680 311,760 220,515 91,245
Worked at usual place 567,645 274,120 293,525 2,194,055 1,074,025 1,120,030
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 567,645 274,115 293,525 2,194,050 1,074,025 1,120,025
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 449,910 214,200 235,705 1,297,375 591,205 706,165
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,350 1,170 1,175 196,715 97,810 98,905
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 40,615 20,390 20,225 694,925 381,990 312,935
Commute to a different province or territory 74,770 38,350 36,420 5,045 3,020 2,020
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 175 627,570 318,360 309,215 2,505,815 1,294,540 1,211,270
Car, truck, van - as a driver 415,370 224,415 190,960 1,509,390 870,970 638,420
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 36,845 11,580 25,260 139,630 49,845 89,785
Public transit 115,005 50,935 64,070 656,330 276,110 380,220
Walked 39,465 18,585 20,875 136,810 61,315 75,500
Bicycle 14,895 9,855 5,040 38,460 24,280 14,175
Other method 5,995 2,990 3,010 25,195 12,020 13,170
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 176 627,570 318,360 309,210 2,505,810 1,294,545 1,211,270
Less than 15 minutes 124,945 59,125 65,820 341,440 156,775 184,665
15 to 29 minutes 226,235 116,285 109,945 732,785 374,395 358,390
30 to 44 minutes 160,070 84,175 75,900 668,925 362,510 306,415
45 to 59 minutes 69,085 34,790 34,300 335,205 176,620 158,595
60 minutes and over 47,235 23,990 23,245 427,450 224,240 203,210
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 177 627,570 318,360 309,210 2,505,810 1,294,545 1,211,270
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 34,610 23,630 10,980 134,680 94,940 39,735
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 122,735 68,180 54,560 369,285 220,720 148,565
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 185,570 87,235 98,335 635,210 308,240 326,975
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 140,045 65,545 74,500 604,620 281,310 323,310
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 64,600 30,595 34,005 379,095 181,970 197,125
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 80,010 43,180 36,830 382,920 207,360 175,555
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 178 765,590 388,485 377,110 3,108,065 1,593,200 1,514,860
Single responses 718,360 365,860 352,505 3,030,280 1,555,755 1,474,515
Official languages 714,285 363,795 350,490 2,939,720 1,507,770 1,431,945
English 570,925 298,020 272,905 2,928,795 1,504,810 1,423,990
French 143,360 65,775 77,585 10,920 2,965 7,955
Non-official languages 4,080 2,065 2,015 90,555 47,985 42,570
Aboriginal languages 90 30 50 10 10 0
Algonquian languages 55 25 30 10 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55 25 30 10 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 20 10 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 40 15 25 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 25 10 25 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 25 0 20 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 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,995 2,030 1,960 90,550 47,985 42,570
Afro-Asiatic languages 670 405 270 1,790 1,015 770
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 20 0 20 100 45 55
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 20 10 0
Somali 20 0 20 85 35 50
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 655 400 250 1,680 970 710
Amharic 0 0 0 55 20 35
Arabic 630 390 235 1,115 725 385
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 100 75 30
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 10 335 100 240
Maltese 0 0 0 20 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 45 25 15
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 175 60 105 1,770 735 1,030
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 0 45 25 20
Vietnamese 165 60 110 1,720 715 1,010
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 50 20 25 1,055 395 660
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 25 0 15
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 10 0 10
Ilocano 0 0 0 35 20 15
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 15 0 0 35 20 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 10 20 935 345 590
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Creole languages 30 15 15 25 25 0
Haitian Creole 10 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 25 10 10 20 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 10 10 0 1,805 870 935
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 45 25 25
Tamil 0 0 0 1,735 840 890
Telugu 0 0 0 25 0 20
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,210 565 650 26,205 14,420 11,790
Albanian 0 0 0 210 125 90
Armenian 0 0 0 130 70 65
Balto-Slavic languages 295 110 185 5,180 2,515 2,665
Baltic languages 0 0 0 55 20 35
Latvian 0 0 0 0 10 10
Lithuanian 0 0 0 45 20 30
Slavic languages 295 110 185 5,130 2,500 2,635
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 15 0 0 40 30 10
Bulgarian 15 15 0 110 75 40
Croatian 10 0 0 80 60 25
Czech 0 10 0 15 10 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 80 30 40
Polish 45 10 35 1,440 770 670
Russian 155 45 110 2,445 1,070 1,375
Serbian 25 10 15 165 105 55
Serbo-Croatian 10 0 0 15 15 0
Slovak 0 0 0 50 30 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ukrainian 30 10 15 680 290 390
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Celtic languages 10 0 0 10 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 165 70 90 355 140 220
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 0 20 10 10
Dutch 20 10 10 60 40 20
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 120 50 70 220 65 150
Icelandic 0 0 0 10 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 10 10 10
Swedish 10 0 10 20 10 15
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Yiddish 10 0 0 15 10 15
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 15 0 10 340 185 150
Indo-Iranian languages 130 70 65 10,565 5,875 4,690
Indo-Aryan languages 55 35 20 8,150 4,360 3,790
Bengali 10 10 0 295 145 155
Gujarati 0 0 0 585 200 385
Hindi 15 15 0 710 340 370
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 10 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 0 0 10 55 20 35
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 0 10 5,490 3,150 2,340
Sindhi 0 0 0 20 10 10
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 25 15 10
Urdu 20 15 10 935 465 470
Iranian languages 75 35 40 2,415 1,515 895
Kurdish 0 0 0 85 70 10
Pashto 10 10 10 15 10 0
Persian (Farsi) 60 30 30 2,320 1,440 880
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 605 305 300 9,410 5,505 3,910
Catalan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Italian 40 30 10 720 390 335
Portuguese 130 80 45 4,910 3,240 1,670
Romanian 10 10 10 220 95 125
Spanish 420 190 235 3,545 1,775 1,775
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Japanese 60 25 35 765 250 520
Kartvelian languages 0 0 10 10 10 10
Georgian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Korean 90 50 40 4,205 2,125 2,080
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 35 15 20 70 35 35
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 20 0 15
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 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 15 10
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 0 15 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 10 10 0 10 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 10 10 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 15 10 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 65 25 45 295 120 180
American Sign Language 35 15 25 195 50 140
Quebec Sign Language 20 0 15 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 105 65 40
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,495 790 710 51,785 27,560 24,220
Chinese languages 1,490 785 705 51,735 27,535 24,205
Cantonese 560 315 245 24,825 12,930 11,890
Hakka 0 0 0 35 10 30
Mandarin 885 435 455 25,715 14,005 11,710
Min Dong 0 0 0 30 20 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 220 145 75
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 10 0 25 20 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 40 35 10 890 405 480
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 0 0 50 30 25
Burmese 10 10 10 0 0 10
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 45 30 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 55 30 25 70 30 40
Lao 15 10 10 10 0 0
Thai 40 20 20 60 30 35
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 30 20 10 405 275 130
Azerbaijani 10 10 0 15 10 10
Turkish 20 0 10 385 260 125
Uyghur 10 0 0 0 10 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 10 290 130 160
Estonian 0 0 0 50 10 35
Finnish 10 10 10 35 10 30
Hungarian 0 0 0 205 115 95
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Multiple responses 47,225 22,625 24,600 77,785 37,445 40,340
English and French 42,540 20,330 22,205 15,535 6,000 9,535
English and non-official language 3,520 1,710 1,805 61,045 30,905 30,145
French and non-official language 175 80 95 75 45 35
English, French and non-official language 1,000 505 495 1,130 495 635
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 179 765,590 388,480 377,110 3,108,060 1,593,200 1,514,865
None 523,350 272,620 250,735 2,853,615 1,465,535 1,388,080
English 82,440 38,360 44,080 42,865 20,790 22,075
French 147,035 71,190 75,845 44,295 19,000 25,295
Non-official language 10,575 5,325 5,250 162,965 85,830 77,140
Aboriginal 185 55 125 125 30 90
Non-Aboriginal 10,395 5,270 5,120 162,840 85,790 77,050
English and French 160 60 100 85 40 45
English and non-official language 440 200 245 1,165 560 600
French and non-official language 1,570 715 850 3,050 1,430 1,620
English, French and non-official language 15 10 0 20 20 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,287,080 628,740 658,340 5,316,405 2,578,540 2,737,865
Non-movers 1,116,265 545,040 571,220 4,638,795 2,245,210 2,393,580
Movers 170,825 83,695 87,125 677,605 333,320 344,285
Non-migrants 116,225 56,810 59,415 411,950 201,845 210,100
Migrants 54,595 26,885 27,710 265,660 131,475 134,185
Internal migrants 39,610 19,390 20,220 163,550 80,665 82,885
Intraprovincial migrants 24,210 11,575 12,630 138,890 68,355 70,540
Interprovincial migrants 15,400 7,815 7,590 24,655 12,315 12,340
External migrants 14,980 7,500 7,490 102,110 50,810 51,300
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,228,450 599,130 629,320 5,092,400 2,463,705 2,628,690
Non-movers 748,410 364,850 383,560 3,128,180 1,505,965 1,622,210
Movers 480,040 234,275 245,760 1,964,220 957,740 1,006,480
Non-migrants 310,975 151,435 159,545 1,108,880 539,010 569,865
Migrants 169,060 82,845 86,220 855,345 418,730 436,615
Internal migrants 119,125 57,835 61,290 475,275 232,345 242,925
Intraprovincial migrants 73,840 35,405 38,440 411,920 201,625 210,295
Interprovincial migrants 45,280 22,435 22,850 63,350 30,720 32,630
External migrants 49,935 25,005 24,930 380,070 186,385 193,685

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

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

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