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

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Characteristic Ottawa - Gatineau
Ontario/Quebec
[Census metropolitan area]
Ontario

[Province]
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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 ... ... 13,448,494 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,254,919 r ... ... 12,851,821 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.5 ... ... 4.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 571,146 ... ... 5,598,391 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 535,499 ... ... 5,169,174 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 195.6 ... ... 14.8 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 6,767.41 ... ... 908,699.33 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,323,785 645,050 678,735 13,448,495 6,559,390 6,889,105
0 to 14 years 227,195 115,770 111,420 2,207,970 1,131,615 1,076,350
0 to 4 years 72,410 36,785 35,625 697,360 357,300 340,055
5 to 9 years 79,030 40,310 38,720 756,085 387,320 368,765
10 to 14 years 75,755 38,675 37,080 754,530 387,000 367,530
15 to 64 years 897,825 440,075 457,750 8,988,865 4,412,115 4,576,750
15 to 19 years 79,545 40,335 39,210 811,670 416,730 394,945
20 to 24 years 92,650 46,710 45,940 894,390 457,815 436,570
25 to 29 years 87,310 43,315 43,995 874,350 436,345 438,010
30 to 34 years 87,090 42,410 44,680 864,765 420,800 443,965
35 to 39 years 86,455 41,375 45,085 842,485 402,900 439,585
40 to 44 years 89,255 42,990 46,270 871,875 418,465 453,415
45 to 49 years 93,305 45,425 47,885 937,385 453,105 484,275
50 to 54 years 105,150 51,770 53,380 1,056,345 517,170 539,175
55 to 59 years 97,315 47,210 50,105 989,460 482,280 507,180
60 to 64 years 79,740 38,540 41,205 846,145 406,505 439,640
65 years and over 198,770 89,205 109,565 2,251,655 1,015,655 1,236,000
65 to 69 years 68,100 32,640 35,455 737,745 352,475 385,270
70 to 74 years 47,805 22,520 25,285 528,645 250,455 278,185
75 to 79 years 33,630 15,265 18,360 393,010 179,810 213,195
80 to 84 years 24,025 10,295 13,730 291,185 126,825 164,360
85 years and over 25,210 8,480 16,730 301,075 106,090 194,985
85 to 89 years 15,385 5,725 9,660 188,470 73,045 115,425
90 to 94 years 7,540 2,270 5,265 88,390 27,400 60,990
95 to 99 years 2,015 450 1,560 21,210 5,150 16,060
100 years and over 275 35 245 3,005 495 2,520
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 16.4 17.3 15.6
15 to 64 years 67.8 68.2 67.4 66.8 67.3 66.4
65 years and over 15.0 13.8 16.1 16.7 15.5 17.9
85 years and over 1.9 1.3 2.5 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 39.9 39.1 40.8 41.0 40.0 41.9
Median age of the population 40.1 39.1 41.0 41.3 40.2 42.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 535,495 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Single-detached house 240,120 ... ... 2,807,380 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 75,230 ... ... 886,705 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 218,955 ... ... 1,460,200 ... ...
Semi-detached house 38,905 ... ... 289,975 ... ...
Row house 88,160 ... ... 460,425 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 15,630 ... ... 176,080 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 75,475 ... ... 522,810 ... ...
Other single-attached house 790 ... ... 10,910 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,185 ... ... 14,890 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 535,495 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 person 152,680 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
2 persons 180,485 ... ... 1,693,525 ... ...
3 persons 83,390 ... ... 834,260 ... ...
4 persons 77,495 ... ... 796,320 ... ...
5 or more persons 41,450 ... ... 503,775 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,300,730 ... ... 13,242,160 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
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 11,240,525 5,427,775 5,812,750
Married or living common law 622,065 310,820 311,240 6,438,085 3,219,290 3,218,795
Married 490,740 244,860 245,880 5,531,930 2,764,275 2,767,655
Living common law 131,320 65,960 65,360 906,155 455,015 451,145
Not married and not living common law 474,530 218,460 256,065 4,802,440 2,208,485 2,593,955
Never married 326,610 171,115 155,500 3,182,785 1,689,180 1,493,605
Separated 27,555 11,385 16,170 328,675 138,140 190,535
Divorced 67,685 25,115 42,575 653,835 252,900 400,935
Widowed 52,670 10,850 41,825 637,150 128,265 508,880
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 365,730 ... ... 3,782,540 ... ...
2 persons 180,250 ... ... 1,815,000 ... ...
3 persons 79,000 ... ... 844,545 ... ...
4 persons 74,770 ... ... 792,435 ... ...
5 or more persons 31,720 ... ... 330,560 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 365,735 ... ... 3,782,545 ... ...
Total couple families 304,265 ... ... 3,137,570 ... ...
Married couples 238,630 ... ... 2,684,735 ... ...
Common-law couples 65,635 ... ... 452,840 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 61,465 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
Female parent 47,845 ... ... 518,480 ... ...
Male parent 13,625 ... ... 126,495 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 304,265 ... ... 3,137,565 ... ...
Couples without children 143,685 ... ... 1,428,575 ... ...
Couples with children 160,575 ... ... 1,708,995 ... ...
1 child 60,875 ... ... 658,305 ... ...
2 children 69,835 ... ... 738,710 ... ...
3 or more children 29,870 ... ... 311,975 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 61,465 ... ... 644,975 ... ...
1 child 36,560 ... ... 386,425 ... ...
2 children 18,120 ... ... 186,240 ... ...
3 or more children 6,785 ... ... 72,310 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 234,190 109,975 124,210 2,139,825 990,525 1,149,300
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One-census-family households 350,590 ... ... 3,481,885 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 137,470 ... ... 1,311,575 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 213,125 ... ... 2,170,315 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 7,450 ... ... 145,615 ... ...
Non-census-family households 177,455 ... ... 1,541,665 ... ...
One-person households 152,680 ... ... 1,341,305 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 24,775 ... ... 200,365 ... ...
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 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
English only 598,535 304,995 293,545 11,455,500 5,689,830 5,765,665
French only 108,830 48,425 60,405 40,040 17,340 22,705
English and French 586,205 279,415 306,790 1,490,390 665,850 824,540
Neither English nor French 15,635 6,295 9,345 326,935 130,850 196,085
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 13,312,865 6,503,880 6,808,995
English 836,570 414,390 422,185 12,394,325 6,095,970 6,298,355
French 426,165 203,625 222,540 504,130 236,875 267,250
English and French 31,260 15,040 16,225 92,940 42,910 50,030
Neither English nor French 15,215 6,080 9,135 321,480 128,125 193,355
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 441,795 211,140 230,655 550,600 258,330 292,270
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 33.7 33.0 34.4 4.1 4.0 4.3
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 13,312,870 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 1,265,260 618,070 647,195 12,946,960 6,327,630 6,619,330
Official languages 1,032,340 507,760 524,580 9,393,040 4,637,520 4,755,520
English 635,215 317,355 317,860 8,902,320 4,406,210 4,496,110
French 397,125 190,405 206,720 490,715 231,310 259,410
Non-official languages 232,925 110,310 122,615 3,553,920 1,690,110 1,863,810
Aboriginal languages 1,015 405 605 22,765 10,815 11,950
Algonquian languages 595 265 330 21,235 10,175 11,060
Blackfoot 0 0 0 10 5 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 445 205 235 5,080 2,485 2,595
Atikamekw 10 5 5 5 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 0 5 5 5 5
Moose Cree 5 0 0 85 40 45
Naskapi 10 5 5 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 60 25 30 55 25 30
Plains Cree 15 10 10 35 5 30
Southern East Cree 10 5 5 5 0 0
Swampy Cree 30 15 20 355 135 225
Woods Cree 5 0 0 15 10 5
Cree, n.o.s. 300 140 155 4,500 2,255 2,245
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 10 10 90 40 50
Malecite 5 5 0 10 5 0
Mi'kmaq 20 10 15 85 35 50
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 125 45 80 16,025 7,620 8,400
Algonquin 45 15 30 65 30 35
Ojibway 70 25 50 9,505 4,515 4,985
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 6,310 3,015 3,300
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 5 5 145 65 80
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Athabaskan languages 10 5 10 60 20 40
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 10 55 20 35
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 5 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dene 5 0 5 20 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 0 5
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 5 5 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 5
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 5
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 5
Haida 0 0 0 0 5 0
Inuit languages 360 120 240 475 165 305
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 5 5 5 5 5
Inuktitut 330 105 225 425 145 280
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 45 20 25
Iroquoian languages 35 15 15 710 300 410
Cayuga 0 0 0 40 20 20
Mohawk 25 10 15 590 255 335
Oneida 0 0 0 55 15 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 20 5 15
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 5 0 25 15 15
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 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 5 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Dakota 0 0 0 5 5 5
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 5 5 5 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 5 0 0 5
Nisga'a 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 5 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 5 5 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 10 5 235 130 105
Non-Aboriginal languages 231,910 109,900 122,005 3,531,160 1,679,300 1,851,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 52,310 26,380 25,930 253,830 127,720 126,110
Berber languages 920 505 415 725 405 320
Kabyle 615 330 285 425 225 200
Berber languages, n.i.e. 305 175 130 305 180 120
Cushitic languages 6,945 3,015 3,935 24,605 10,730 13,870
Bilen 50 25 25 250 140 110
Oromo 225 130 100 1,445 720 730
Somali 6,575 2,815 3,760 22,680 9,755 12,925
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 100 45 50 225 115 110
Semitic languages 44,365 22,820 21,545 227,985 116,320 111,665
Amharic 1,515 710 805 10,720 4,960 5,760
Arabic 41,270 21,320 19,945 171,370 88,400 82,965
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 90 40 50 14,555 7,135 7,420
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 5 5 4,795 2,365 2,425
Harari 55 25 30 1,030 485 545
Hebrew 370 205 165 11,575 6,220 5,350
Maltese 35 15 20 5,175 2,575 2,600
Tigrigna 940 460 480 7,345 3,470 3,870
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 40 40 1,435 705 730
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 520 265 250
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,670 3,530 4,135 78,125 35,880 42,240
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,315 590 725 7,355 3,330 4,020
Vietnamese 6,340 2,935 3,405 70,690 32,520 38,165
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 85 30 50
Austronesian languages 8,170 2,935 5,235 194,380 76,060 118,315
Bikol 35 15 20 595 260 330
Cebuano 390 130 260 6,545 2,500 4,045
Fijian 0 0 0 80 45 40
Hiligaynon 115 40 75 2,750 1,030 1,725
Ilocano 585 230 355 11,285 4,430 6,860
Malagasy 110 55 55 100 45 55
Malay 430 165 260 5,760 2,520 3,240
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 1,505 670 840
Pangasinan 30 15 15 535 215 315
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,275 2,220 4,055 163,415 63,665 99,755
Waray-Waray 45 20 25 405 140 270
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 130 50 85 1,400 550 850
Creole languages 5,450 2,320 3,125 11,255 5,095 6,165
Haitian Creole 410 180 230 630 290 340
Creole, n.o.s. 4,835 2,045 2,790 8,025 3,580 4,440
Creole languages, n.i.e. 205 95 105 2,605 1,225 1,380
Dravidian languages 3,875 2,005 1,870 148,605 73,530 75,075
Kannada 220 115 105 2,670 1,365 1,305
Malayalam 665 345 320 17,140 8,795 8,350
Tamil 2,460 1,260 1,205 117,630 57,310 60,320
Telugu 495 270 225 10,820 5,895 4,925
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 340 165 175
Hmong-Mien languages 0 5 0 525 250 270
Indo-European languages 102,905 49,075 53,825 2,024,365 980,200 1,044,165
Albanian 715 345 370 19,045 9,535 9,510
Armenian 525 270 260 15,070 7,305 7,765
Balto-Slavic languages 23,565 10,630 12,930 410,725 188,695 222,025
Baltic languages 495 215 280 9,080 3,785 5,295
Latvian 270 120 145 3,910 1,650 2,260
Lithuanian 220 90 130 5,175 2,135 3,035
Slavic languages 23,070 10,420 12,655 401,645 184,915 216,730
Belarusan 50 30 25 515 230 280
Bosnian 765 360 405 6,370 3,125 3,245
Bulgarian 1,075 500 570 9,095 4,355 4,740
Croatian 1,195 565 630 31,875 15,460 16,410
Czech 1,020 450 565 10,670 4,930 5,740
Macedonian 70 35 40 15,635 7,470 8,165
Polish 6,065 2,720 3,345 121,075 54,675 66,405
Russian 6,910 3,005 3,895 101,100 45,630 55,470
Serbian 2,295 1,125 1,170 41,740 20,585 21,150
Serbo-Croatian 890 440 450 4,875 2,310 2,570
Slovak 635 285 350 10,280 4,710 5,565
Slovene (Slovenian) 220 100 130 6,740 2,995 3,745
Ukrainian 1,830 780 1,045 40,375 17,760 22,610
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 45 30 20 1,310 670 635
Celtic languages 115 55 60 1,110 505 605
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 15 450 210 240
Welsh 55 20 35 435 180 260
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 225 120 110
Germanic languages 10,250 4,685 5,560 200,640 94,475 106,165
Afrikaans 175 85 85 2,295 1,125 1,170
Danish 345 160 185 4,265 2,010 2,250
Dutch 2,660 1,280 1,385 51,720 24,875 26,840
Frisian 50 25 25 1,240 630 620
German 6,240 2,760 3,480 131,525 61,520 70,005
Icelandic 20 10 10 210 100 110
Norwegian 150 65 85 940 405 540
Swedish 305 150 155 2,395 1,040 1,350
Vlaams (Flemish) 100 45 55 2,150 925 1,225
Yiddish 180 100 80 3,735 1,765 1,970
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 170 80 85
Greek 2,290 1,210 1,080 55,415 27,305 28,110
Indo-Iranian languages 28,125 14,205 13,920 707,845 357,350 350,495
Indo-Aryan languages 18,785 9,490 9,295 565,600 285,720 279,875
Bengali 3,345 1,660 1,680 46,810 23,615 23,195
Gujarati 1,495 775 725 76,675 38,740 37,940
Hindi 2,940 1,505 1,435 58,735 29,805 28,930
Kashmiri 20 10 10 345 170 175
Konkani 105 55 55 2,510 1,195 1,315
Marathi 295 155 140 5,490 2,805 2,685
Nepali 930 445 485 7,870 3,915 3,960
Oriya (Odia) 40 20 20 715 380 335
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,960 2,040 1,925 197,060 100,160 96,895
Sindhi 265 120 145 6,840 3,225 3,615
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 830 400 430 10,165 4,925 5,235
Urdu 4,555 2,305 2,255 152,385 76,795 75,595
Iranian languages 9,240 4,650 4,585 139,675 70,270 69,405
Kurdish 735 390 340 6,665 3,615 3,050
Pashto 1,050 530 520 10,950 5,630 5,315
Persian (Farsi) 7,455 3,730 3,720 122,070 61,025 61,040
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 105 65 40 2,565 1,350 1,215
Italic (Romance) languages 37,325 17,675 19,645 614,525 295,030 319,490
Catalan 35 20 15 285 150 135
Italian 9,575 4,780 4,795 231,040 112,440 118,600
Portuguese 7,020 3,360 3,665 150,000 72,280 77,715
Romanian 3,635 1,680 1,955 41,755 19,565 22,190
Spanish 17,025 7,820 9,200 191,025 90,390 100,630
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 420 200 215
Japanese 1,115 340 780 13,260 4,590 8,670
Kartvelian languages 40 15 20 1,200 635 565
Georgian 40 15 25 1,200 635 565
Korean 2,205 930 1,275 69,775 32,035 37,740
Mongolic languages 35 20 20 405 180 220
Mongolian 35 20 15 405 180 225
Niger-Congo languages 8,550 3,930 4,620 35,760 16,705 19,050
Akan (Twi) 385 185 200 9,695 4,510 5,190
Bamanankan 145 65 80 140 60 80
Edo 40 20 20 1,140 475 670
Ewe 165 75 95 560 270 295
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 260 130 130 365 180 185
Ga 60 35 25 600 275 325
Ganda 135 60 75 760 360 400
Igbo 205 105 100 2,090 1,080 1,010
Lingala 510 215 295 850 365 485
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,505 680 830 1,430 640 785
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,150 460 695 1,330 545 785
Shona 120 45 75 1,455 660 790
Swahili 1,590 735 860 5,525 2,540 2,985
Wolof 275 135 140 290 145 150
Yoruba 265 135 130 4,365 2,260 2,105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,715 850 870 5,155 2,345 2,810
Nilo-Saharan languages 335 155 185 1,610 810 800
Dinka 90 45 40 345 170 175
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 250 110 140 1,260 635 625
Sign languages 290 135 150 3,030 1,570 1,455
American Sign Language 90 35 55 1,305 640 670
Quebec Sign Language 35 15 15 20 10 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 165 90 80 1,700 925 780
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,855 15,705 18,145 611,795 284,865 326,935
Chinese languages 33,030 15,310 17,720 602,610 280,340 322,270
Cantonese 10,475 4,920 5,555 275,315 128,090 147,220
Hakka 160 65 90 6,985 3,140 3,840
Mandarin 19,995 9,225 10,775 283,735 132,275 151,460
Min Dong 50 20 25 855 405 450
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 780 335 440 13,545 6,240 7,300
Wu (Shanghainese) 455 205 250 6,300 2,825 3,470
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,100 525 580 15,645 7,235 8,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 240 120 120
Tibeto-Burman languages 825 400 425 9,185 4,520 4,660
Burmese 235 120 115 1,640 775 865
Karenic languages 325 155 170 1,730 865 860
Tibetan 90 50 45 5,115 2,530 2,585
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 170 75 95 700 345 350
Tai-Kadai languages 870 320 555 8,485 3,535 4,945
Lao 470 215 250 5,190 2,480 2,710
Thai 400 100 300 3,270 1,045 2,220
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 25 10 15
Turkic languages 1,785 910 875 22,615 11,745 10,870
Azerbaijani 125 75 60 1,990 1,070 920
Turkish 1,490 765 725 18,415 9,610 8,810
Uyghur 20 5 10 515 255 260
Uzbek 80 35 45 1,055 515 545
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 70 30 40 640 295 345
Uralic languages 2,265 1,090 1,175 50,670 23,095 27,570
Estonian 160 80 85 4,205 1,810 2,400
Finnish 335 135 195 9,720 4,140 5,580
Hungarian 1,770 880 890 36,740 17,150 19,590
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 195 110 90 1,475 780 690
Multiple responses 43,950 21,060 22,890 365,910 176,250 189,660
English and French 18,795 9,010 9,790 54,045 25,165 28,880
English and non-official language 16,045 7,790 8,255 288,285 140,345 147,940
French and non-official language 6,055 2,835 3,225 12,565 5,735 6,830
English, French and non-official language 3,050 1,430 1,620 11,010 5,000 6,005
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 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
Single responses 1,237,185 605,060 632,125 12,522,045 6,123,955 6,398,085
Official languages 1,121,640 550,390 571,255 10,605,725 5,214,425 5,391,300
English 768,215 381,070 387,150 10,328,680 5,084,885 5,243,800
French 353,425 169,320 184,105 277,045 129,540 147,500
Non-official languages 115,545 54,675 60,875 1,916,315 909,530 1,006,780
Aboriginal languages 405 185 220 9,210 4,600 4,610
Algonquian languages 265 130 140 8,685 4,370 4,320
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 250 120 135 2,370 1,205 1,165
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 5 0 5 5 5
Moose Cree 5 5 0 10 10 5
Naskapi 5 0 0 10 5 5
Northern East Cree 30 10 20 20 10 15
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 5 105 50 55
Woods Cree 5 0 5 5 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 190 100 95 2,220 1,135 1,085
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 5 5 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 10 10 6,305 3,155 3,145
Algonquin 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ojibway 10 10 10 3,315 1,695 1,620
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 2,905 1,420 1,490
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 20 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 15 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 0 0 5 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 5 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 0 5 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 135 50 80 160 60 90
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Inuktitut 115 45 70 140 60 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 210 90 120
Cayuga 0 0 0 5 5 5
Mohawk 0 0 0 185 80 100
Oneida 0 0 0 20 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 0 5 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dakota 0 0 0 5 5 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
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 5 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 120 55 65
Non-Aboriginal languages 115,140 54,490 60,655 1,907,105 904,930 1,002,170
Afro-Asiatic languages 28,965 14,010 14,950 138,460 66,865 71,590
Berber languages 475 240 230 345 175 170
Kabyle 385 195 185 255 125 130
Berber languages, n.i.e. 90 45 40 90 50 45
Cushitic languages 4,005 1,650 2,350 14,460 6,100 8,360
Bilen 30 15 15 170 80 85
Oromo 130 70 65 805 380 425
Somali 3,785 1,540 2,245 13,370 5,590 7,780
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 55 20 30 110 50 65
Semitic languages 24,470 12,110 12,365 123,410 60,475 62,940
Amharic 870 405 460 5,625 2,540 3,085
Arabic 22,950 11,380 11,565 94,195 46,505 47,695
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 35 20 25 9,515 4,595 4,920
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 2,915 1,410 1,500
Harari 20 10 10 555 250 305
Hebrew 145 80 65 4,850 2,505 2,345
Maltese 5 0 5 1,090 505 580
Tigrigna 430 200 230 3,920 1,805 2,115
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 755 360 395
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 245 115 125
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,530 2,090 2,435 50,245 23,105 27,140
Khmer (Cambodian) 590 265 325 3,770 1,650 2,120
Vietnamese 3,935 1,825 2,115 46,435 21,435 25,000
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 40 20 20
Austronesian languages 3,395 1,420 1,975 85,370 36,525 48,845
Bikol 0 0 5 90 35 55
Cebuano 125 55 70 2,325 1,020 1,315
Fijian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Hiligaynon 45 20 30 910 385 530
Ilocano 230 110 120 4,100 1,780 2,320
Malagasy 25 10 15 35 15 20
Malay 120 55 70 1,810 860 945
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 5 0 445 200 250
Pangasinan 10 5 5 90 40 50
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,780 1,150 1,635 75,070 31,965 43,105
Waray-Waray 10 5 10 90 35 55
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 380 175 200
Creole languages 2,235 920 1,315 5,325 2,355 2,970
Haitian Creole 205 85 120 355 165 190
Creole, n.o.s. 1,960 800 1,160 3,995 1,735 2,255
Creole languages, n.i.e. 75 30 40 975 455 520
Dravidian languages 1,880 930 950 96,250 46,575 49,680
Kannada 80 40 35 1,060 540 520
Malayalam 285 145 140 8,760 4,460 4,295
Tamil 1,310 635 680 80,600 38,460 42,140
Telugu 200 105 90 5,705 3,050 2,655
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 125 55 70
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 200 95 105
Indo-European languages 45,425 21,600 23,825 978,300 469,640 508,670
Albanian 320 150 165 9,190 4,580 4,605
Armenian 250 115 135 8,630 4,065 4,560
Balto-Slavic languages 10,880 5,130 5,745 192,945 90,585 102,365
Baltic languages 110 45 65 2,305 950 1,355
Latvian 55 25 35 860 350 515
Lithuanian 50 20 30 1,440 600 840
Slavic languages 10,765 5,085 5,685 190,645 89,635 101,005
Belarusan 30 15 10 175 80 90
Bosnian 425 210 215 3,220 1,595 1,620
Bulgarian 560 265 300 4,830 2,350 2,480
Croatian 430 190 235 11,125 5,275 5,855
Czech 235 115 125 3,070 1,480 1,595
Macedonian 20 15 10 6,255 2,965 3,285
Polish 2,165 990 1,180 52,555 24,510 28,045
Russian 4,125 1,915 2,210 63,570 29,655 33,920
Serbian 1,490 755 735 23,175 11,335 11,840
Serbo-Croatian 465 235 230 1,925 920 1,010
Slovak 210 95 115 3,520 1,680 1,845
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 15 10 1,465 645 815
Ukrainian 575 265 310 15,415 6,995 8,420
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 355 160 190
Celtic languages 10 5 0 120 65 55
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 60 30 25
Welsh 0 5 0 30 10 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 35 20 15
Germanic languages 1,140 525 615 44,515 21,630 22,880
Afrikaans 40 20 20 755 365 390
Danish 25 10 20 280 135 150
Dutch 195 90 105 4,450 2,145 2,305
Frisian 0 5 5 90 45 45
German 780 350 425 37,255 18,140 19,120
Icelandic 5 0 0 45 20 30
Norwegian 10 0 5 70 30 40
Swedish 70 40 25 385 190 190
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 145 60 85
Yiddish 15 5 5 370 190 185
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 655 315 340
Greek 670 320 350 21,700 10,160 11,535
Indo-Iranian languages 15,305 7,475 7,825 435,835 215,755 220,080
Indo-Aryan languages 9,795 4,845 4,950 344,050 171,125 172,920
Bengali 1,985 960 1,030 29,590 14,595 14,995
Gujarati 620 315 305 45,445 22,410 23,035
Hindi 1,310 660 655 28,960 14,485 14,475
Kashmiri 5 5 5 65 30 35
Konkani 35 15 20 540 260 280
Marathi 115 50 65 2,420 1,230 1,190
Nepali 735 360 375 5,640 2,815 2,820
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 325 160 165
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,225 1,130 1,100 132,135 66,410 65,725
Sindhi 65 25 40 2,880 1,320 1,560
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 400 195 205 4,595 2,250 2,345
Urdu 2,285 1,130 1,160 91,450 45,160 46,295
Iranian languages 5,480 2,615 2,865 90,730 44,090 46,640
Kurdish 435 230 205 3,675 1,900 1,770
Pashto 655 315 340 6,750 3,360 3,395
Persian (Farsi) 4,385 2,065 2,315 80,305 38,830 41,475
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 1,050 540 515
Italic (Romance) languages 16,850 7,870 8,980 265,375 122,790 142,585
Catalan 20 5 10 135 60 75
Italian 2,580 1,155 1,425 72,960 31,195 41,770
Portuguese 3,020 1,435 1,590 67,415 32,065 35,355
Romanian 1,865 875 985 19,920 9,380 10,535
Spanish 9,365 4,390 4,970 104,820 50,035 54,785
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 110 50 60
Japanese 440 155 285 6,040 2,590 3,450
Kartvelian languages 5 5 5 770 420 355
Georgian 5 5 5 775 420 355
Korean 1,215 565 655 48,540 22,685 25,855
Mongolic languages 15 15 5 225 115 110
Mongolian 20 10 5 230 120 110
Niger-Congo languages 2,275 1,035 1,245 12,120 5,400 6,725
Akan (Twi) 130 60 70 4,415 1,915 2,495
Bamanankan 30 15 15 25 15 15
Edo 0 0 0 305 120 180
Ewe 35 15 15 135 60 80
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 60 30 30 110 55 55
Ga 10 5 5 175 80 100
Ganda 35 10 20 195 85 110
Igbo 55 25 30 540 265 275
Lingala 110 40 75 225 100 130
Rundi (Kirundi) 480 235 250 475 230 240
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 330 125 205 420 160 260
Shona 20 15 10 455 210 245
Swahili 560 260 295 2,085 925 1,160
Wolof 100 50 55 130 65 65
Yoruba 60 30 35 1,300 625 675
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 250 120 135 1,120 500 625
Nilo-Saharan languages 90 40 45 550 260 290
Dinka 30 15 10 120 60 65
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 60 25 40 425 195 225
Sign languages 400 215 185 4,425 2,485 1,940
American Sign Language 120 55 65 1,605 830 770
Quebec Sign Language 40 20 20 25 15 15
Sign languages, n.i.e 240 135 100 2,795 1,640 1,150
Sino-Tibetan languages 22,425 10,630 11,800 448,200 210,560 237,640
Chinese languages 21,840 10,355 11,490 441,615 207,305 234,310
Cantonese 5,985 2,755 3,230 198,745 91,545 107,200
Hakka 50 20 30 2,870 1,305 1,575
Mandarin 14,600 7,005 7,595 220,535 105,360 115,175
Min Dong 15 5 5 265 115 145
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 305 125 180 5,775 2,635 3,140
Wu (Shanghainese) 250 120 130 3,690 1,735 1,955
Chinese, n.o.s. 635 325 310 9,630 4,565 5,070
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 100 45 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 580 275 305 6,580 3,250 3,330
Burmese 150 70 80 1,010 480 530
Karenic languages 250 120 125 1,360 685 675
Tibetan 70 40 35 3,875 1,925 1,945
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 335 165 170
Tai-Kadai languages 335 135 195 3,865 1,845 2,020
Lao 225 100 125 2,535 1,220 1,315
Thai 105 35 75 1,315 615 695
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 10 5 10
Turkic languages 925 450 475 12,435 6,200 6,230
Azerbaijani 50 25 30 770 385 380
Turkish 800 390 410 10,545 5,245 5,300
Uyghur 10 5 5 290 150 140
Uzbek 45 20 25 585 290 295
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 250 130 120
Uralic languages 555 260 290 15,330 6,990 8,340
Estonian 20 10 10 790 290 500
Finnish 40 15 25 1,835 780 1,050
Hungarian 490 235 255 12,700 5,915 6,790
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 465 245 225
Multiple responses 72,020 34,065 37,955 790,825 379,925 410,905
English and French 19,975 9,300 10,675 45,655 20,895 24,755
English and non-official language 38,645 18,670 19,975 719,595 347,730 371,865
French and non-official language 7,085 3,170 3,910 6,725 2,930 3,795
English, French and non-official language 6,315 2,930 3,385 18,855 8,365 10,490
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 13,312,865 6,503,875 6,808,990
None 1,002,240 493,925 508,315 11,071,665 5,436,665 5,635,000
English 131,290 62,940 68,350 896,170 437,015 459,155
French 84,100 39,365 44,740 243,970 108,390 135,580
Non-official language 79,140 37,120 42,020 1,056,960 501,315 555,645
Aboriginal 565 220 350 14,315 6,580 7,735
Non-Aboriginal 78,575 36,905 41,675 1,042,645 494,735 547,910
English and French 3,965 1,895 2,070 8,150 3,755 4,395
English and non-official language 3,780 1,805 1,975 19,105 9,370 9,735
French and non-official language 4,580 2,020 2,560 16,435 7,165 9,270
English, French and non-official language 115 60 55 415 205 215
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,028,710 498,065 530,635 10,556,935 5,115,460 5,441,475
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,241 46,738 36,869 33,539 39,889 28,676
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,029,070 498,110 530,960 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,975
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,258 40,420 32,858 30,641 35,753 26,585
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 936,155 460,000 476,155 9,391,800 4,650,130 4,741,675
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,490 46,637 35,216 32,871 39,831 27,012
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 718,885 320,095 398,790 7,632,575 3,402,810 4,229,770
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,183 2,517 5,345 4,206 2,034 5,463
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 773,290 390,165 383,125 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,109 44,501 36,367 33,946 39,490 29,413
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,028,635 497,800 530,830 10,556,925 5,114,340 5,442,580
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,455 59,537 45,813 47,915 56,780 39,585
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,029,005 497,825 531,180 10,559,935 5,114,725 5,445,210
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,688 47,611 38,075 39,318 45,443 33,564
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 936,350 459,750 476,600 9,391,645 4,649,230 4,742,415
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,122 59,985 44,536 47,890 57,511 38,459
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 718,435 319,760 398,675 7,632,220 3,402,745 4,229,475
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,172 6,441 7,759 7,346 6,763 7,815
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 773,285 389,505 383,775 7,790,680 3,995,700 3,794,985
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,766 57,094 44,344 47,369 55,263 39,057
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
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 3,737,385 2,082,480 1,654,900
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 62,792 67,303 58,965 55,121 60,345 49,713
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 71,298 77,591 64,031 68,628 76,536 58,676
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 88.9 92.1 84.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.7 74.9 70.0 72.9 76.0 68.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.6 6.9 12.8 11.1 7.9 15.3
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without total income 45,130 21,910 23,220 481,500 227,390 254,115
With total income 1,028,705 498,070 530,640 10,556,940 5,115,460 5,441,475
Percentage with total income 95.8 95.8 95.8 95.6 95.7 95.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 133,245 61,265 71,975 1,615,790 711,105 904,685
$10,000 to $19,999 152,825 63,680 89,150 1,829,355 742,710 1,086,645
$20,000 to $29,999 115,060 49,245 65,815 1,410,760 589,975 820,785
$30,000 to $39,999 100,450 44,925 55,525 1,147,510 519,550 627,955
$40,000 to $49,999 96,125 43,635 52,490 1,021,880 489,595 532,285
$50,000 to $59,999 87,185 40,980 46,205 809,115 415,950 393,165
$60,000 to $69,999 75,865 37,625 38,235 630,635 348,525 282,110
$70,000 to $79,999 60,350 31,435 28,915 479,890 277,725 202,165
$80,000 to $89,999 50,770 27,330 23,440 378,185 222,095 156,095
$90,000 to $99,999 42,380 22,805 19,575 324,810 181,815 142,995
$100,000 and over 114,450 75,140 39,310 909,005 616,420 292,585
$100,000 to $149,999 82,750 52,275 30,480 600,995 394,410 206,590
$150,000 and over 31,695 22,865 8,830 308,010 222,010 86,000
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without after-tax income 44,765 21,865 22,895 478,635 227,025 251,610
With after-tax income 1,029,070 498,110 530,955 10,559,805 5,115,825 5,443,980
Percentage with after-tax income 95.8 95.8 95.9 95.7 95.8 95.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 139,335 62,495 76,840 1,659,280 722,040 937,235
$10,000 to $19,999 159,560 67,185 92,375 1,906,875 777,330 1,129,540
$20,000 to $29,999 135,590 59,190 76,405 1,623,230 690,290 932,940
$30,000 to $39,999 127,425 57,705 69,720 1,377,100 642,645 734,450
$40,000 to $49,999 119,660 55,865 63,795 1,166,040 585,490 580,555
$50,000 to $59,999 99,760 49,345 50,410 845,305 464,610 380,700
$60,000 to $69,999 76,185 40,485 35,700 604,005 354,015 249,985
$70,000 to $79,999 59,640 32,550 27,090 465,485 268,140 197,345
$80,000 and over 111,910 73,290 38,625 912,490 611,260 301,230
$80,000 to $89,999 40,360 24,115 16,250 299,315 183,410 115,905
$90,000 to $99,999 23,175 15,035 8,140 174,110 116,330 57,785
$100,000 and over 48,375 34,140 14,235 439,070 311,525 127,540
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 11,038,440 5,342,850 5,695,590
Without employment income 300,545 129,810 170,735 3,247,760 1,344,515 1,903,245
With employment income 773,285 390,165 383,125 7,790,680 3,998,335 3,792,350
Percentage with employment income 72.0 75.0 69.2 70.6 74.8 66.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 92,380 45,375 47,005 1,094,860 546,920 547,940
$5,000 to $9,999 56,710 25,510 31,200 635,305 281,135 354,165
$10,000 to $19,999 94,460 43,165 51,295 1,027,910 464,445 563,465
$20,000 to $29,999 74,780 35,085 39,695 827,805 372,185 455,625
$30,000 to $39,999 67,455 32,260 35,200 767,840 351,925 415,910
$40,000 to $49,999 64,295 30,020 34,280 709,775 341,320 368,450
$50,000 to $59,999 61,835 28,885 32,945 588,220 310,155 278,065
$60,000 to $69,999 54,350 26,755 27,595 465,670 263,430 202,240
$70,000 to $79,999 43,635 22,800 20,840 369,085 218,570 150,515
$80,000 and over 163,385 100,315 63,075 1,304,210 848,245 455,970
$80,000 to $89,999 40,835 21,765 19,065 307,660 182,660 125,005
$90,000 to $99,999 34,545 18,900 15,650 280,530 156,440 124,090
$100,000 and over 88,005 59,645 28,360 716,015 509,140 206,875
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 82,053 ... ... 74,287 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 69,904 ... ... 65,285 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 152,680 ... ... 1,341,300 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,189 ... ... 36,900 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,211 ... ... 33,219 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 382,815 ... ... 3,827,875 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 102,423 ... ... 90,967 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 86,781 ... ... 79,528 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 100,760 ... ... 97,856 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 82,029 ... ... 80,322 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 152,680 ... ... 1,341,115 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 53,108 ... ... 49,571 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,283 ... ... 40,830 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 382,820 ... ... 3,828,060 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 119,766 ... ... 114,773 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,482 ... ... 94,157 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 535,495 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,045 ... ... 86,720 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 6,965 ... ... 70,245 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,275 ... ... 134,395 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,185 ... ... 185,245 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 16,425 ... ... 200,770 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 16,305 ... ... 189,450 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 17,340 ... ... 202,580 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 18,210 ... ... 207,180 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 18,735 ... ... 206,605 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 18,715 ... ... 202,015 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 37,900 ... ... 388,820 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 37,130 ... ... 363,580 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 34,455 ... ... 335,770 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 33,010 ... ... 309,105 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 30,555 ... ... 282,740 ... ...
$100,000 and over 211,255 ... ... 1,803,955 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 62,625 ... ... 560,090 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 45,925 ... ... 394,570 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 56,635 ... ... 449,885 ... ...
$200,000 and over 46,070 ... ... 399,410 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,510 ... ... 92,220 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 7,090 ... ... 71,480 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,465 ... ... 136,550 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,980 ... ... 192,920 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 18,500 ... ... 222,605 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 18,995 ... ... 211,440 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 21,435 ... ... 232,755 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 22,975 ... ... 244,335 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 23,815 ... ... 247,645 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 24,180 ... ... 241,965 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 47,325 ... ... 463,170 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 43,920 ... ... 422,695 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 41,150 ... ... 388,720 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 36,895 ... ... 342,330 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 32,040 ... ... 290,720 ... ...
$100,000 and over 157,220 ... ... 1,367,630 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 61,155 ... ... 539,915 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 40,210 ... ... 334,420 ... ...
$150,000 and over 55,855 ... ... 493,295 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 364,260 ... ... 3,689,580 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 103,954 ... ... 91,089 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 87,807 ... ... 79,531 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 134,365 ... ... 1,280,890 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 96,455 ... ... 81,459 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 81,260 ... ... 71,237 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 161,365 ... ... 1,716,115 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 132,633 ... ... 115,381 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,386 ... ... 99,205 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 58,185 ... ... 584,180 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,624 ... ... 54,363 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 54,863 ... ... 50,317 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 364,270 ... ... 3,689,080 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 121,444 ... ... 115,328 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 98,577 ... ... 94,410 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 134,470 ... ... 1,280,580 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 113,491 ... ... 104,425 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 91,361 ... ... 84,952 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 161,420 ... ... 1,717,295 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 148,182 ... ... 140,590 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,540 ... ... 114,144 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 58,035 ... ... 581,945 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 70,115 ... ... 67,748 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 60,044 ... ... 58,742 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 207,010 98,805 108,205 1,818,815 867,175 951,640
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 37,610 36,830 38,252 32,097 33,925 30,753
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,367 32,607 33,951 29,417 30,678 28,442
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 206,575 98,480 108,100 1,814,575 864,020 950,555
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 47,046 47,219 46,889 44,298 46,765 42,057
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 36,874 38,228 35,644
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,300,730 635,585 665,145 13,242,160 6,472,205 6,769,955
In the bottom half of the distribution 529,735 253,600 276,140 6,335,170 3,016,275 3,318,895
In the bottom decile 117,085 57,600 59,485 1,346,645 651,310 695,335
In the second decile 100,310 46,635 53,675 1,280,675 581,380 699,290
In the third decile 97,770 46,490 51,280 1,237,415 583,840 653,575
In the fourth decile 102,665 48,925 53,740 1,223,510 589,740 633,770
In the fifth decile 111,915 53,955 57,965 1,246,925 610,000 636,930
In the top half of the distribution 770,995 381,985 389,010 6,906,990 3,455,930 3,451,060
In the sixth decile 124,020 59,975 64,040 1,279,095 629,635 649,465
In the seventh decile 137,795 67,360 70,430 1,321,220 655,840 665,375
In the eighth decile 156,470 77,515 78,955 1,382,795 691,630 691,165
In the ninth decile 180,230 89,855 90,380 1,464,415 736,030 728,385
In the top decile 172,485 87,285 85,200 1,459,465 742,795 716,670
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 13,184,055 6,442,930 6,741,130
0 to 17 years 272,405 138,765 133,640 2,656,535 1,361,905 1,294,630
0 to 5 years 87,655 44,630 43,025 835,000 428,025 406,975
18 to 64 years 845,815 412,545 433,270 8,418,960 4,110,615 4,308,345
65 years and over 182,515 84,280 98,235 2,108,560 970,405 1,138,155
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 159,040 75,425 83,615 1,898,975 886,530 1,012,445
0 to 17 years 40,600 21,030 19,570 489,905 251,830 238,080
0 to 5 years 13,940 7,290 6,655 165,140 84,825 80,310
18 to 64 years 99,465 47,110 52,360 1,155,315 538,535 616,780
65 years and over 18,965 7,280 11,685 253,755 96,170 157,585
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 12.2 11.9 12.6 14.4 13.8 15.0
0 to 17 years (%) 14.9 15.2 14.6 18.4 18.5 18.4
0 to 5 years (%) 15.9 16.3 15.5 19.8 19.8 19.7
18 to 64 years (%) 11.8 11.4 12.1 13.7 13.1 14.3
65 years and over (%) 10.4 8.6 11.9 12.0 9.9 13.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 129,610 63,115 66,495 1,298,590 627,935 670,650
0 to 17 years 29,355 15,145 14,205 304,390 156,575 147,815
0 to 5 years 10,245 5,360 4,890 102,750 52,810 49,935
18 to 64 years 88,910 43,765 45,150 887,640 430,545 457,095
65 years and over 11,345 4,200 7,145 106,555 40,815 65,740
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.0 9.9 10.0 9.8 9.7 9.9
0 to 17 years (%) 10.8 10.9 10.6 11.5 11.5 11.4
0 to 5 years (%) 11.7 12.0 11.4 12.3 12.3 12.3
18 to 64 years (%) 10.5 10.6 10.4 10.5 10.5 10.6
65 years and over (%) 6.2 5.0 7.3 5.1 4.2 5.8
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Official languages 1,285,210 629,390 655,820 12,918,075 6,342,930 6,575,145
English 1,177,535 581,350 596,185 12,879,045 6,326,225 6,552,825
French 691,235 325,890 365,345 1,521,020 677,505 843,510
Non-official languages 331,375 156,060 175,305 4,431,270 2,115,510 2,315,760
Aboriginal languages 1,615 610 1,005 33,855 15,815 18,035
Algonquian languages 935 365 570 30,630 14,505 16,125
Blackfoot 10 0 0 15 15 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 570 210 360 6,560 3,160 3,395
Atikamekw 0 10 10 10 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 15 10 10 10 0 10
Moose Cree 0 0 0 145 70 75
Naskapi 15 10 10 25 10 10
Northern East Cree 80 35 45 65 25 45
Plains Cree 10 10 0 105 50 50
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 60 15 40 605 255 350
Woods Cree 20 10 0 45 25 25
Cree, n.o.s. 360 125 235 5,620 2,760 2,865
Eastern Algonquian languages 60 35 25 180 95 85
Malecite 10 10 0 20 20 0
Mi'kmaq 50 30 20 160 75 85
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 315 120 195 23,980 11,285 12,690
Algonquin 80 35 50 205 95 105
Ojibway 215 80 135 16,220 7,600 8,630
Oji-Cree 15 0 10 7,515 3,585 3,935
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 200 105 100
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 40 50
Athabaskan languages 20 10 15 85 25 65
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 15 80 25 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 10 0 10
Chilcotin 0 0 0 10 0 10
Dene 15 0 10 45 20 30
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 10 0 10
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 10 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 600 225 380 840 320 525
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 10 0 10
Inuktitut 550 205 340 730 285 445
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 45 15 30 105 35 70
Iroquoian languages 50 10 35 1,940 810 1,125
Cayuga 0 0 0 120 35 85
Mohawk 55 15 40 1,625 710 915
Oneida 0 0 0 180 55 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 25 25
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 180 65 110
Salish languages 0 0 0 10 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 0 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 10 0 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 40 10 30
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 0 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 0 10 0 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 10 10 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 10 0 10 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 0 210 100 110
Non-Aboriginal languages 329,835 155,485 174,350 4,397,690 2,099,820 2,297,865
Afro-Asiatic languages 72,850 36,795 36,055 362,645 183,050 179,595
Berber languages 1,340 735 610 925 505 415
Kabyle 925 470 450 530 280 255
Berber languages, n.i.e. 425 265 160 390 225 165
Cushitic languages 9,680 4,345 5,335 34,160 15,155 19,000
Bilen 90 55 35 355 200 160
Oromo 395 185 210 2,075 905 1,175
Somali 9,130 4,065 5,065 31,535 13,925 17,610
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 140 60 85 370 170 205
Semitic languages 63,250 32,445 30,805 330,315 168,750 161,570
Amharic 2,135 1,010 1,125 16,010 7,565 8,445
Arabic 58,430 30,115 28,315 246,015 127,015 119,000
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 30 60 17,825 8,775 9,050
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 6,185 3,045 3,140
Harari 40 20 15 1,310 660 645
Hebrew 1,945 1,055 890 43,255 22,165 21,090
Maltese 70 20 45 7,020 3,455 3,570
Tigrigna 1,225 515 705 9,385 4,320 5,065
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 240 150 85 1,985 1,010 975
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 200 105 95 1,125 535 590
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,570 4,535 5,035 99,830 46,210 53,620
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,790 820 970 10,045 4,490 5,550
Vietnamese 7,835 3,745 4,095 90,265 41,965 48,300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 60 10 50
Austronesian languages 10,815 3,990 6,820 249,435 98,295 151,150
Bikol 30 10 20 755 340 425
Cebuano 600 215 385 9,475 3,650 5,830
Fijian 10 0 10 110 40 65
Hiligaynon 180 65 120 3,110 1,205 1,910
Ilocano 715 305 415 15,235 5,940 9,295
Malagasy 200 100 100 215 115 100
Malay 705 310 400 9,780 4,500 5,280
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 25 45 1,935 855 1,080
Pangasinan 60 25 40 565 245 320
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9,530 3,420 6,110 232,935 91,110 141,820
Waray-Waray 35 0 25 410 125 285
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 115 55 60 1,785 755 1,030
Creole languages 12,385 5,345 7,040 30,260 13,525 16,735
Haitian Creole 700 295 400 1,430 605 830
Creole, n.o.s. 11,035 4,760 6,280 19,375 8,480 10,895
Creole languages, n.i.e. 700 310 390 9,685 4,525 5,155
Dravidian languages 5,135 2,595 2,540 196,315 97,975 98,335
Kannada 465 235 235 5,775 2,930 2,845
Malayalam 845 380 465 22,880 11,535 11,345
Tamil 3,390 1,735 1,655 157,700 77,975 79,730
Telugu 805 425 380 16,315 8,925 7,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 495 250 240
Hmong-Mien languages 0 10 0 545 265 280
Indo-European languages 161,040 75,675 85,365 2,608,060 1,265,535 1,342,525
Albanian 870 425 440 22,375 11,180 11,195
Armenian 745 395 350 18,435 8,860 9,575
Balto-Slavic languages 28,735 13,310 15,425 473,565 221,450 252,120
Baltic languages 570 245 320 10,545 4,495 6,050
Latvian 285 120 170 4,675 2,070 2,610
Lithuanian 285 125 160 5,875 2,430 3,445
Slavic languages 28,275 13,110 15,170 465,170 217,885 247,285
Belarusan 165 75 90 1,360 680 680
Bosnian 1,265 600 665 9,915 4,905 5,010
Bulgarian 1,290 605 690 10,410 5,060 5,350
Croatian 2,115 1,045 1,070 46,580 22,880 23,700
Czech 1,435 615 820 14,045 6,615 7,430
Macedonian 120 50 75 21,505 10,365 11,140
Polish 7,070 3,240 3,835 142,985 65,415 77,575
Russian 10,705 4,995 5,710 138,735 64,355 74,380
Serbian 2,785 1,380 1,410 53,250 26,725 26,525
Serbo-Croatian 995 540 460 5,815 2,845 2,965
Slovak 1,035 430 610 12,035 5,550 6,490
Slovene (Slovenian) 295 135 155 7,935 3,550 4,390
Ukrainian 2,660 1,130 1,540 54,615 24,125 30,490
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 60 15 45 1,750 935 815
Celtic languages 430 205 225 3,800 1,880 1,920
Scottish Gaelic 175 85 90 1,480 720 765
Welsh 100 35 60 685 300 390
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 165 90 80 1,650 870 785
Germanic languages 19,985 9,610 10,370 274,305 130,610 143,700
Afrikaans 455 225 225 7,360 3,625 3,735
Danish 495 235 260 5,440 2,455 2,980
Dutch 3,440 1,635 1,805 63,410 29,875 33,535
Frisian 70 30 40 1,655 820 835
German 14,705 7,120 7,585 189,035 90,730 98,305
Icelandic 55 25 30 285 130 155
Norwegian 380 160 220 2,140 975 1,165
Swedish 645 320 330 5,125 2,345 2,785
Vlaams (Flemish) 130 50 80 2,275 1,050 1,225
Yiddish 355 185 170 7,175 3,535 3,640
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 3,290 1,645 1,645
Greek 3,365 1,735 1,630 80,690 40,105 40,590
Indo-Iranian languages 36,835 18,640 18,200 915,765 463,175 452,585
Indo-Aryan languages 26,495 13,405 13,090 759,390 384,940 374,450
Bengali 4,320 2,210 2,105 59,685 30,420 29,265
Gujarati 2,290 1,235 1,060 103,890 52,380 51,510
Hindi 10,595 5,465 5,130 250,095 127,765 122,335
Kashmiri 10 0 10 600 300 300
Konkani 145 75 65 5,490 2,515 2,975
Marathi 580 315 260 10,360 5,380 4,980
Nepali 1,300 660 645 10,245 5,115 5,135
Oriya (Odia) 75 40 30 1,090 515 570
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,440 3,315 3,125 282,065 145,050 137,015
Sindhi 505 220 280 11,515 5,385 6,130
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,080 495 590 18,555 9,230 9,330
Urdu 7,490 3,720 3,770 231,500 117,305 114,190
Iranian languages 10,910 5,535 5,370 163,490 81,710 81,785
Kurdish 890 495 395 8,795 4,755 4,040
Pashto 1,425 770 655 15,315 8,145 7,170
Persian (Farsi) 9,435 4,735 4,700 145,465 72,275 73,190
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 205 120 90 4,665 2,495 2,175
Italic (Romance) languages 76,665 34,570 42,095 880,330 418,225 462,105
Catalan 95 40 55 515 275 240
Italian 17,420 8,395 9,030 333,645 161,190 172,455
Portuguese 9,915 4,820 5,100 193,520 93,885 99,635
Romanian 4,210 2,010 2,200 49,635 23,205 26,430
Spanish 49,510 21,430 28,080 337,615 156,040 181,580
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 130 85 50 1,355 745 605
Japanese 2,800 1,350 1,450 25,675 11,535 14,140
Kartvelian languages 45 25 25 1,555 775 780
Georgian 50 25 20 1,555 770 785
Korean 2,795 1,185 1,610 79,175 36,930 42,245
Mongolic languages 60 30 30 515 225 285
Mongolian 55 30 25 515 225 285
Niger-Congo languages 16,450 7,595 8,850 70,570 33,620 36,945
Akan (Twi) 700 360 345 15,950 7,520 8,435
Bamanankan 390 175 210 385 195 185
Edo 115 50 65 2,130 930 1,195
Ewe 375 185 185 880 435 445
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 435 205 225 700 320 375
Ga 185 90 95 1,340 645 695
Ganda 225 70 155 1,225 550 675
Igbo 335 185 145 4,025 2,105 1,920
Lingala 2,525 1,105 1,420 4,885 2,165 2,720
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,560 1,125 1,435 2,555 1,080 1,475
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,810 770 1,035 2,220 885 1,330
Shona 200 75 125 2,350 1,055 1,300
Swahili 4,380 2,045 2,335 16,750 8,110 8,640
Wolof 710 335 370 730 355 375
Yoruba 905 485 420 10,495 5,345 5,150
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,925 1,895 2,035 11,210 5,255 5,950
Nilo-Saharan languages 380 165 215 2,025 1,020 1,010
Dinka 190 85 105 415 220 200
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 190 80 110 1,615 805 810
Sign languages 2,135 870 1,265 18,865 7,645 11,220
American Sign Language 1,040 350 685 10,220 3,695 6,525
Quebec Sign Language 240 85 160 235 60 180
Sign languages, n.i.e. 940 460 480 8,690 4,005 4,680
Sino-Tibetan languages 38,820 18,405 20,415 689,145 324,575 364,565
Chinese languages 37,925 17,980 19,945 679,170 319,635 359,530
Cantonese 13,125 6,240 6,880 341,875 159,280 182,600
Hakka 265 125 140 7,865 3,445 4,420
Mandarin 26,420 12,260 14,160 385,395 179,890 205,510
Min Dong 40 20 25 810 330 480
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,120 510 605 16,980 7,650 9,330
Wu (Shanghainese) 435 210 220 8,305 3,860 4,440
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,140 595 545 16,455 7,710 8,745
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 185 95 90
Tibeto-Burman languages 930 440 485 10,460 5,200 5,260
Burmese 315 145 165 2,215 1,055 1,165
Karenic languages 370 185 185 1,820 905 920
Tibetan 55 30 20 5,695 2,845 2,850
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 365 150 205 1,245 645 605
Tai-Kadai languages 1,225 515 715 11,120 4,945 6,180
Lao 590 265 325 6,740 3,215 3,520
Thai 730 285 445 5,195 2,065 3,135
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 10 20
Turkic languages 2,750 1,390 1,360 33,335 17,310 16,025
Azerbaijani 160 95 70 3,260 1,710 1,550
Turkish 2,335 1,195 1,145 27,850 14,510 13,340
Uyghur 40 25 15 700 350 345
Uzbek 120 40 80 1,405 700 705
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 915 450 465
Uralic languages 2,835 1,385 1,450 58,370 27,060 31,310
Estonian 245 120 130 4,785 2,155 2,625
Finnish 520 235 280 11,145 4,865 6,280
Hungarian 2,075 1,030 1,045 42,545 20,070 22,480
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 560 330 230 3,675 1,950 1,725
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,300,735 635,600 665,130 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,225,865 599,815 626,050 12,223,065 5,987,360 6,235,705
Canadian citizens aged under 18 260,450 132,740 127,705 2,546,075 1,305,820 1,240,255
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 965,415 467,070 498,345 9,676,990 4,681,540 4,995,445
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 74,865 35,785 39,080 1,019,095 484,880 534,215
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,027,730 506,010 521,720 9,188,815 4,555,270 4,633,545
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 255,800 120,725 135,075 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Before 1981 60,785 29,340 31,445 1,077,745 507,500 570,240
1981 to 1990 33,985 16,505 17,480 513,995 246,235 267,755
1991 to 2000 57,145 26,170 30,975 834,510 390,315 444,195
2001 to 2010 66,000 30,565 35,435 953,730 446,895 506,835
2001 to 2005 30,955 14,270 16,680 490,560 230,950 259,610
2006 to 2010 35,045 16,290 18,750 463,170 215,945 247,225
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 37,890 18,150 19,740 472,170 223,715 248,450
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 17,200 8,865 8,335 201,200 102,305 98,895
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 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,485
Under 5 years 28,605 14,045 14,555 369,955 184,255 185,705
5 to 14 years 45,360 23,135 22,225 685,085 345,865 339,225
15 to 24 years 53,075 24,075 29,000 855,475 381,025 474,450
25 to 44 years 107,900 50,140 57,760 1,579,500 741,340 838,160
45 years and over 20,865 9,330 11,535 362,130 162,180 199,945
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 3,852,145 1,814,665 2,037,480
Americas 41,155 18,270 22,885 598,950 265,930 333,025
Brazil 1,290 600 695 14,705 6,700 8,010
Colombia 2,745 1,125 1,620 28,815 13,085 15,730
El Salvador 2,165 1,030 1,135 20,920 10,165 10,750
Guyana 1,420 665 755 79,745 35,325 44,420
Haiti 8,515 3,650 4,865 10,195 4,410 5,785
Jamaica 3,175 1,385 1,790 119,840 51,320 68,525
Mexico 1,825 725 1,100 30,075 13,895 16,185
Peru 1,165 550 615 10,550 4,660 5,895
Trinidad and Tobago 1,360 525 830 52,810 23,515 29,300
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 9,530 4,375 5,160 109,005 47,170 61,830
Other places of birth in Americas 7,960 3,645 4,315 122,280 55,685 66,600
Europe 66,815 32,050 34,760 1,144,295 546,250 598,050
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,345 1,150 1,195 21,300 10,655 10,645
Croatia 1,020 500 520 27,330 13,495 13,835
France 4,470 2,105 2,370 13,385 6,310 7,070
Germany 4,560 1,965 2,595 63,460 29,685 33,775
Greece 990 530 460 36,575 18,225 18,350
Hungary 885 465 430 22,085 10,495 11,590
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 920 435 475 15,275 7,415 7,860
Italy 5,675 2,960 2,715 157,815 78,510 79,305
Netherlands 2,280 1,165 1,115 47,400 23,910 23,490
Poland 4,530 2,025 2,500 96,000 43,155 52,845
Portugal 3,435 1,675 1,760 103,025 50,240 52,785
Romania 3,370 1,610 1,760 42,720 19,720 23,000
Russian Federation 3,195 1,335 1,850 42,980 18,540 24,440
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,070 520 550 23,695 11,610 12,085
Ukraine 2,005 940 1,065 39,945 18,150 21,795
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 17,230 8,660 8,565 264,125 125,730 138,390
Other places of birth in Europe 8,840 4,010 4,825 127,190 60,395 66,790
Africa 41,490 19,790 21,700 226,770 109,585 117,185
Algeria 2,245 1,150 1,090 2,925 1,480 1,450
Egypt 3,745 1,990 1,755 34,510 18,000 16,510
Ethiopia 2,320 1,085 1,245 15,570 7,230 8,340
Kenya 1,160 580 580 14,940 6,910 8,025
Morocco 2,775 1,370 1,405 5,485 2,690 2,795
Nigeria 1,385 655 735 20,630 10,285 10,345
Somalia 3,985 1,530 2,455 16,970 6,845 10,125
South Africa, Republic of 965 515 450 19,390 9,545 9,840
Other places of birth in Africa 22,900 10,925 11,980 96,355 46,610 49,745
Asia 105,415 50,115 55,300 1,869,805 886,570 983,240
Afghanistan 2,510 1,265 1,240 33,145 16,490 16,655
Bangladesh 2,700 1,405 1,300 39,410 19,970 19,440
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,900 8,150 10,755 317,225 143,705 173,515
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 3,095 1,545 1,550 108,030 50,945 57,090
India 10,685 5,350 5,330 360,540 179,950 180,590
IranCensus data footnote 61 4,900 2,465 2,430 86,810 43,445 43,360
Iraq 3,870 2,070 1,800 50,390 25,280 25,115
Japan 775 190 585 8,145 2,550 5,585
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,855 805 1,050 57,085 26,660 30,425
Lebanon 13,560 7,115 6,440 34,545 18,145 16,405
Pakistan 3,980 1,980 1,995 142,265 71,925 70,345
Philippines 9,305 3,465 5,835 231,760 93,730 138,030
Sri Lanka 2,400 1,145 1,245 109,855 53,640 56,215
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,615 1,840 1,775 22,680 11,405 11,270
Taiwan 880 370 515 17,840 7,775 10,065
Viet Nam 5,980 2,745 3,235 80,525 36,545 43,985
Other places of birth in Asia 16,410 8,195 8,215 169,555 84,400 85,160
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 930 495 430 12,330 6,330 5,990
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 19,740 472,170 223,720 248,450
Americas 5,595 2,615 2,975 60,700 29,005 31,700
Brazil 200 115 80 3,180 1,505 1,675
Colombia 515 235 280 4,520 2,005 2,520
Cuba 220 105 115 1,950 910 1,045
Haiti 1,780 795 990 2,575 1,140 1,435
Jamaica 145 85 60 8,935 4,840 4,090
Mexico 320 125 195 5,670 2,745 2,925
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,360 715 645 14,635 7,225 7,405
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 170 60 110 2,460 1,120 1,340
Other places of birth in Americas 885 385 495 16,775 7,510 9,265
Europe 3,695 1,780 1,920 45,295 22,250 23,045
France 655 335 315 2,010 1,025 985
Germany 175 75 100 1,695 885 805
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 95 65 30 1,900 1,185 715
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 75 35 45 880 400 480
Romania 240 110 130 2,425 995 1,430
Russian Federation 420 160 260 4,905 1,790 3,115
Ukraine 275 135 140 4,455 2,005 2,445
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 665 340 320 7,780 4,515 3,265
Other places of birth in Europe 1,095 530 570 19,245 9,450 9,795
Africa 9,800 4,635 5,170 39,380 19,045 20,330
Algeria 390 170 220 415 180 240
Cameroon 755 410 350 1,390 640 750
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1,085 470 615 1,835 845 990
Côte d'Ivoire 425 180 240 605 245 360
Egypt 850 460 385 8,220 4,290 3,935
Eritrea 245 115 130 2,055 1,010 1,045
Ethiopia 335 125 215 2,505 1,115 1,385
Morocco 485 230 250 655 275 375
Nigeria 440 200 235 5,910 2,895 3,015
Somalia 370 155 215 2,065 965 1,100
South Africa, Republic of 110 55 55 1,410 715 695
Tunisia 215 105 105 310 155 150
Other places of birth in Africa 4,095 1,955 2,135 12,010 5,715 6,295
Asia 18,645 9,035 9,610 324,820 152,205 172,615
Afghanistan 550 280 270 5,785 2,845 2,945
Bangladesh 540 270 270 8,180 4,055 4,125
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,855 1,220 1,635 58,840 26,025 32,815
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 85 45 35 1,985 800 1,190
India 1,950 1,070 875 69,325 35,060 34,265
IranCensus data footnote 61 880 415 465 21,225 10,300 10,930
Iraq 1,155 600 555 14,645 7,315 7,330
Israel 205 110 90 2,050 1,085 970
Japan 115 25 85 1,385 370 1,015
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 255 90 165 6,320 2,855 3,470
Lebanon 1,115 585 530 3,230 1,685 1,545
Nepal 290 160 125 3,395 1,725 1,665
Pakistan 695 380 310 25,435 12,425 13,015
Philippines 2,740 1,105 1,640 53,190 21,740 31,450
Saudi Arabia 375 220 155 3,140 1,615 1,530
Sri Lanka 220 95 130 8,185 3,580 4,605
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,130 1,145 990 12,710 6,590 6,120
Taiwan 50 25 30 1,015 435 580
Turkey 195 100 95 2,590 1,440 1,145
United Arab Emirates 355 220 135 4,290 2,230 2,055
Viet Nam 210 80 130 3,885 1,520 2,365
Other places of birth in Asia 1,685 795 890 13,995 6,505 7,485
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 150 80 70 1,980 1,215 765
Australia 135 85 55 1,535 965 565
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 20 0 15 445 250 200
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
First generationCensus data footnote 69 284,330 135,415 148,915 4,122,840 1,953,095 2,169,740
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 225,575 113,220 112,355 3,049,835 1,525,300 1,524,540
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 790,830 386,960 403,865 6,069,485 2,993,845 3,075,640
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 2,825,480 1,331,730 1,493,750
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 91,590 46,095 45,500 1,364,380 677,695 686,685
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 38,645 23,835 14,810 540,795 338,460 202,335
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 52,945 22,260 30,685 823,580 339,240 484,350
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 56,905 22,645 34,260 940,405 382,890 557,520
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 47,655 23,400 24,250 482,665 253,750 228,910
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 2,280 960 1,315 38,035 17,400 20,640
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 38,120 18,150 19,965 374,395 179,970 194,420
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 36,225 17,310 18,915 361,125 173,685 187,445
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 17,790 8,400 9,385 236,680 112,840 123,845
Métis 17,155 8,325 8,825 120,585 59,015 61,570
Inuk (Inuit) 1,280 580 700 3,860 1,835 2,030
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 765 335 440 5,730 2,680 3,045
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,125 505 615 7,540 3,615 3,930
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,262,615 617,450 645,165 12,867,765 6,292,265 6,575,500
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,925
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 9,395 4,360 5,040 170,895 81,560 89,335
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,291,335 631,240 660,095 13,071,265 6,390,680 6,680,585
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,300,735 635,600 665,135 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 10,670 4,970 5,700 112,875 54,840 58,035
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 10,400 4,855 5,540 111,575 54,180 57,395
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 7,515 3,515 3,995 97,430 47,130 50,305
Métis single ancestry 2,295 1,080 1,215 12,925 6,490 6,435
Inuit single ancestry 595 260 330 1,220 565 655
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 275 110 160 1,295 665 640
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 250 110 145 1,055 545 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 145 70 75
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 65 25 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 10 10 30 20 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 63,450 29,520 33,925 405,425 192,320 213,100
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 61,885 28,870 33,010 395,205 187,695 207,510
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 44,780 20,705 24,075 276,920 130,810 146,110
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,020 7,670 8,345 113,785 54,830 58,955
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,080 490 595 4,500 2,050 2,450
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,565 650 915 10,215 4,620 5,590
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,415 585 825 9,305 4,205 5,100
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 105 50 55 595 290 305
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 45 10 35 300 125 170
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 15 0 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,226,610 601,110 625,505 12,723,865 6,225,080 6,498,785
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 280,985 135,945 145,040 3,885,585 1,878,075 2,007,505
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 39,980 20,320 19,655 1,150,415 582,010 568,400
Chinese 43,775 20,665 23,105 754,550 359,230 395,315
Black 77,995 37,060 40,935 627,715 296,270 331,445
Filipino 12,715 5,085 7,630 311,675 132,440 179,230
Latin American 15,630 7,180 8,460 195,950 93,645 102,310
Arab 49,520 25,960 23,565 210,435 109,585 100,850
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,725 6,495 7,230 133,855 63,255 70,605
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 9,925 5,075 4,855 154,670 77,385 77,280
Korean 3,260 1,470 1,800 88,935 42,445 46,495
Japanese 2,625 1,085 1,540 30,830 13,595 17,235
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,095 1,400 1,690 97,970 46,105 51,860
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 8,720 4,140 4,580 128,585 62,105 66,485
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,019,750 499,655 520,090 9,356,575 4,594,165 4,762,410
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 13,242,160 6,472,240 6,769,920
North American Aboriginal origins 74,120 34,495 39,630 518,300 247,160 271,135
First Nations (North American Indian) 54,090 24,980 29,110 385,505 183,075 202,430
Inuit 1,850 820 1,030 6,870 3,150 3,720
Métis 20,035 9,465 10,565 137,485 66,245 71,235
Other North American origins 501,820 245,715 256,100 3,220,595 1,585,255 1,635,340
Acadian 5,515 2,735 2,780 16,580 8,135 8,450
American 14,165 6,970 7,200 140,165 67,480 72,690
Canadian 484,255 236,715 247,540 3,109,770 1,531,645 1,578,125
New Brunswicker 80 50 30 320 190 125
Newfoundlander 780 485 295 10,850 5,520 5,325
Nova Scotian 120 70 45 1,485 685 800
Ontarian 650 300 350 2,165 1,085 1,075
Québécois 6,590 3,420 3,170 5,390 2,730 2,665
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 30 20 15 675 375 300
European origins 772,545 377,715 394,830 8,151,470 3,978,900 4,172,570
British Isles origins 468,015 228,955 239,060 4,900,430 2,380,595 2,519,835
Channel Islander 115 35 75 1,120 530 590
Cornish 85 50 35 755 370 385
English 224,680 111,250 113,430 2,808,805 1,357,650 1,451,160
Irish 244,575 116,050 128,530 2,095,460 991,625 1,103,835
Manx 185 110 80 2,450 1,320 1,130
Scottish 197,645 96,760 100,885 2,107,295 1,016,260 1,091,030
Welsh 18,780 9,045 9,735 198,475 94,555 103,920
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 37,045 17,455 19,590 323,185 152,525 170,660
French origins 300,550 145,090 155,470 1,350,520 643,360 707,160
Alsatian 100 40 60 1,235 495 740
Breton 485 260 225 290 175 120
Corsican 95 70 25 205 125 85
French 300,290 144,935 155,350 1,349,255 642,790 706,470
Western European origins (except French origins) 136,795 66,595 70,200 1,766,975 864,010 902,970
Austrian 6,485 3,190 3,295 72,475 35,415 37,065
Bavarian 70 20 50 450 225 230
Belgian 6,555 3,035 3,515 57,890 28,460 29,430
Dutch 33,515 16,725 16,795 527,750 259,585 268,165
Flemish 545 285 260 4,005 2,005 1,995
Frisian 75 50 25 2,705 1,400 1,305
German 94,385 45,625 48,760 1,189,670 579,315 610,355
Luxembourger 170 95 75 915 500 415
Swiss 5,640 2,745 2,895 59,835 29,395 30,440
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 150 70 75 1,095 560 530
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 26,295 13,160 13,140 266,085 127,885 138,195
Danish 5,950 3,105 2,845 53,555 26,355 27,195
Finnish 4,265 2,110 2,155 76,755 36,955 39,800
Icelandic 1,600 755 845 13,215 6,325 6,895
Norwegian 7,180 3,545 3,630 59,335 28,350 30,980
Swedish 7,640 3,665 3,975 71,035 32,705 38,325
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,660 960 705 12,540 6,400 6,140
Eastern European origins 98,045 47,125 50,915 1,339,610 644,610 695,000
Bulgarian 1,795 840 955 16,750 8,230 8,525
Byelorussian 985 475 515 11,690 5,645 6,045
Czech 3,930 1,770 2,160 42,340 20,815 21,530
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 810 345 465 14,810 6,820 7,990
Estonian 985 440 545 15,075 7,255 7,825
Hungarian 9,650 4,695 4,950 163,500 79,850 83,655
Latvian 1,180 505 680 18,095 8,615 9,480
Lithuanian 2,600 1,305 1,295 35,100 16,965 18,135
Moldovan 520 235 285 3,905 1,910 1,995
Polish 36,975 17,690 19,285 523,490 251,575 271,910
Romanian 7,895 3,830 4,070 98,235 46,825 51,410
Russian 17,230 8,030 9,205 220,850 103,650 117,200
Slovak 2,810 1,310 1,500 40,535 19,645 20,885
Ukrainian 28,150 13,675 14,475 376,440 181,725 194,715
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,055 570 490 10,330 4,940 5,390
Southern European origins 100,355 48,975 51,380 1,772,160 880,335 891,830
Albanian 1,190 580 605 25,980 13,085 12,895
Bosnian 1,665 785 875 14,680 7,255 7,425
Catalan 20 10 10 285 180 110
Croatian 4,130 2,010 2,125 82,220 41,350 40,875
Cypriot 165 65 100 4,400 2,170 2,230
Greek 8,005 4,025 3,980 148,555 74,830 73,720
Italian 53,825 26,685 27,140 931,805 467,100 464,705
Kosovar 60 25 30 1,305 655 650
Macedonian 625 240 385 39,440 19,820 19,625
Maltese 705 340 370 35,255 17,525 17,730
Montenegrin 195 105 90 2,545 1,295 1,250
Portuguese 14,625 7,105 7,525 324,930 160,970 163,960
Serbian 3,635 1,850 1,785 66,835 34,035 32,800
Sicilian 310 140 170 4,190 2,090 2,100
Slovenian 1,350 645 710 26,485 13,215 13,275
Spanish 15,605 7,115 8,485 171,145 78,880 92,265
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,190 585 610 20,245 9,785 10,460
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 85 35 50 965 425 540
Other European origins 9,230 4,780 4,450 105,865 53,050 52,820
Basque 395 210 185 1,585 805 780
Jewish 6,220 3,240 2,980 77,280 38,860 38,425
Roma (Gypsy) 95 40 55 2,295 1,050 1,245
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 250 125 125 2,065 1,110 955
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,340 1,195 1,140 23,290 11,540 11,750
Caribbean origins 31,680 14,600 17,075 462,600 213,660 248,940
Antiguan 275 155 120 3,275 1,480 1,800
Bahamian 175 115 65 2,305 1,190 1,115
Barbadian 1,390 600 795 26,625 12,375 14,250
Bermudan 105 55 50 2,010 925 1,085
Carib 135 50 90 2,295 855 1,440
Cuban 1,560 765 795 14,490 6,625 7,865
Dominican 960 435 530 9,180 4,420 4,760
Grenadian 320 165 155 14,690 6,420 8,275
Guadeloupean 20 0 15 70 20 50
Haitian 13,790 6,305 7,480 17,715 8,085 9,630
Jamaican 8,640 4,035 4,610 257,060 119,100 137,955
Kittitian/Nevisian 65 40 25 2,260 1,090 1,175
Martinican 50 20 30 195 65 125
Montserratan 45 25 20 620 300 325
Puerto Rican 140 65 75 1,495 755 740
St. Lucian 815 330 480 7,170 3,195 3,985
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,245 1,015 1,225 59,560 27,850 31,710
Vincentian/Grenadinian 255 90 160 12,155 5,250 6,905
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,730 755 975 56,865 25,380 31,480
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,190 560 630 16,970 7,770 9,195
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,005 11,285 12,720 322,210 153,045 169,165
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,130 535 600 10,795 5,040 5,750
Arawak 75 35 40 1,055 470 585
Argentinian 800 435 365 11,460 5,620 5,840
Belizean 95 45 55 810 395 415
Bolivian 220 105 115 1,885 935 955
Brazilian 1,445 735 710 18,395 8,760 9,635
Chilean 1,395 695 695 14,625 7,015 7,610
Colombian 3,755 1,735 2,020 40,820 19,345 21,480
Costa Rican 205 85 115 2,790 1,380 1,410
Ecuadorian 280 160 120 20,385 9,650 10,735
Guatemalan 580 205 375 10,040 4,870 5,170
Guyanese 2,090 1,005 1,085 73,360 34,050 39,315
Hispanic 420 225 195 5,805 2,790 3,015
Honduran 350 115 230 3,360 1,590 1,765
Maya 435 225 210 2,500 1,285 1,215
Mexican 4,000 1,825 2,175 43,120 20,735 22,380
Nicaraguan 1,260 640 615 7,100 3,440 3,665
Panamanian 130 65 65 2,475 1,125 1,355
Paraguayan 45 15 25 600 280 320
Peruvian 1,760 860 905 14,780 6,985 7,800
Salvadorean 2,700 1,305 1,395 27,595 13,530 14,070
Uruguayan 140 60 85 4,200 2,150 2,050
Venezuelan 1,190 490 700 11,750 5,320 6,430
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,450 620 825 14,095 6,745 7,350
African origins 74,715 36,465 38,255 414,095 203,260 210,835
Central and West African origins 18,910 9,315 9,590 85,735 42,745 42,990
Akan 130 75 60 965 540 425
Angolan 250 115 130 1,635 815 820
Ashanti 20 15 0 1,205 620 585
Beninese 615 330 285 555 280 270
Burkinabe 505 240 270 415 190 225
Cameroonian 2,275 1,165 1,110 4,700 2,330 2,370
Chadian 225 125 105 645 320 325
Congolese 6,005 2,785 3,215 10,425 4,960 5,460
Edo 50 20 30 1,025 545 480
Ewe 70 50 25 180 95 80
Gabonese 250 125 125 170 80 90
Gambian 45 35 10 630 305 330
Ghanaian 1,550 830 720 24,850 12,060 12,790
Guinean 625 285 335 1,105 550 560
Ibo 115 55 60 1,940 1,035 905
Ivorian 1,160 530 625 1,350 600 745
Liberian 95 55 40 770 365 405
Malian 585 265 325 490 250 240
Malinké 125 65 65 345 160 185
Nigerian 2,305 1,175 1,135 26,560 13,620 12,940
Peulh 200 95 105 135 80 55
Senegalese 890 390 500 1,000 500 495
Sierra Leonean 95 45 55 1,175 585 585
Togolese 805 430 375 670 370 300
Wolof 65 40 25 80 45 35
Yoruba 440 245 195 4,055 2,155 1,900
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 1,540 770 770 4,745 2,340 2,410
North African origins 18,520 9,625 8,890 86,665 44,970 41,695
Algerian 2,590 1,290 1,300 4,065 2,035 2,030
Berber 1,825 975 850 1,845 985 860
Coptic 120 60 60 2,305 1,185 1,120
Dinka 50 20 25 205 110 95
Egyptian 6,555 3,465 3,090 52,845 27,465 25,375
Libyan 1,300 670 630 3,785 2,015 1,760
Maure 100 60 45 290 160 125
Moroccan 4,385 2,220 2,165 12,305 6,310 6,000
Sudanese 865 435 430 8,975 4,600 4,375
Tunisian 1,170 660 510 2,295 1,210 1,085
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 650 325 330 1,755 920 830
Southern and East African origins 26,945 12,710 14,235 128,910 61,680 67,230
Afrikaner 50 30 25 560 285 275
Amhara 95 55 35 720 360 360
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 590 280 315 870 455 415
Burundian 3,180 1,485 1,695 3,105 1,465 1,640
Djiboutian 880 370 515 1,035 460 575
Eritrean 1,390 640 755 11,870 5,740 6,125
Ethiopian 3,025 1,380 1,650 22,560 10,755 11,800
Harari 10 10 0 475 255 215
Kenyan 665 335 325 5,860 2,780 3,080
Malagasy 405 185 220 430 200 230
Mauritian 385 175 210 3,600 1,830 1,770
Oromo 285 145 135 1,290 610 685
Rwandan 2,445 1,095 1,345 3,215 1,380 1,830
Seychellois 30 10 20 350 140 205
Somali 10,700 5,055 5,640 40,995 19,200 21,795
South African 1,285 635 650 19,760 9,790 9,970
Tanzanian 360 155 205 2,610 1,300 1,315
Tigrian 200 100 100 770 395 375
Ugandan 430 205 220 2,950 1,445 1,505
Zambian 150 70 85 805 410 395
Zimbabwean 335 160 175 3,425 1,595 1,830
Zulu 55 45 20 440 225 215
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,485 755 730 8,475 3,900 4,570
Other African origins 12,325 5,835 6,490 119,670 57,245 62,420
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,450 590 855 17,380 7,720 9,660
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 11,115 5,365 5,755 103,560 50,150 53,410
Asian origins 197,900 96,975 100,925 3,100,450 1,506,795 1,593,655
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 74,700 38,535 36,165 523,340 265,615 257,730
Afghan 4,115 2,090 2,030 54,535 27,255 27,280
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 8,620 4,475 4,145 44,705 23,345 21,360
Armenian 1,735 880 860 29,675 14,570 15,105
Assyrian 135 60 80 12,075 6,140 5,935
Azerbaijani 245 100 145 4,105 1,995 2,110
Georgian 190 115 75 2,815 1,415 1,395
Hazara 65 40 25 680 390 290
Iranian 7,620 3,830 3,790 117,065 58,995 58,065
Iraqi 5,070 2,705 2,360 50,460 25,420 25,035
Israeli 765 410 355 17,080 8,890 8,185
Jordanian 1,660 870 785 9,660 5,110 4,545
Kazakh 165 80 85 1,325 610 715
Kurd 890 495 395 9,210 4,880 4,330
Kuwaiti 980 500 480 1,510 795 715
Kyrgyz 40 30 10 340 130 210
Lebanese 31,785 16,255 15,525 86,245 43,700 42,545
Palestinian 4,265 2,355 1,915 28,480 15,215 13,270
Pashtun 230 115 110 3,010 1,635 1,375
Saudi Arabian 590 290 300 3,660 1,975 1,685
Syrian 5,230 2,710 2,525 31,440 15,570 15,870
Tajik 125 65 60 1,850 880 970
Tatar 160 55 110 2,135 930 1,205
Turk 3,250 1,745 1,510 34,165 17,340 16,825
Turkmen 130 70 60 695 345 355
Uighur 75 45 30 755 385 375
Uzbek 205 100 110 2,400 1,155 1,240
Yemeni 1,015 525 495 4,225 2,065 2,155
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,220 1,140 1,075 16,270 8,395 7,875
South Asian origins 42,310 21,385 20,925 1,182,845 595,480 587,370
Bangladeshi 2,305 1,200 1,110 29,195 14,965 14,230
Bengali 1,055 530 525 15,235 7,795 7,445
Bhutanese 315 165 145 1,450 710 735
East Indian 28,940 14,635 14,310 774,500 390,015 384,480
Goan 125 65 60 4,775 2,245 2,525
Gujarati 180 110 70 5,915 3,055 2,860
Kashmiri 55 20 30 1,795 900 895
Nepali 910 450 460 8,150 4,070 4,080
Pakistani 4,660 2,330 2,335 149,060 75,860 73,200
Punjabi 1,130 590 545 55,455 28,580 26,875
Sinhalese 290 150 140 5,195 2,545 2,645
Sri Lankan 2,750 1,370 1,380 124,270 60,685 63,585
Tamil 965 480 485 42,760 21,705 21,050
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,235 1,115 1,115 58,705 29,705 29,005
East and Southeast Asian origins 82,815 37,970 44,850 1,422,890 659,650 763,245
Burmese 630 310 320 4,420 2,105 2,315
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,685 1,265 1,430 14,655 6,810 7,845
Chinese 49,925 23,400 26,535 849,345 403,280 446,065
Filipino 14,100 5,720 8,385 337,760 144,830 192,930
Hmong 0 0 0 650 340 305
Indonesian 700 300 395 9,325 4,305 5,025
Japanese 3,370 1,400 1,975 41,620 18,530 23,090
Karen 280 150 130 1,645 830 815
Korean 3,550 1,610 1,935 93,420 44,585 48,835
Laotian 885 415 470 9,875 4,865 5,015
Malaysian 520 195 325 7,310 3,370 3,935
Mongolian 355 190 160 2,940 1,390 1,545
Singaporean 45 20 25 1,260 565 700
Taiwanese 785 350 430 10,060 4,595 5,465
Thai 780 280 505 6,865 2,725 4,135
Tibetan 90 40 45 6,365 3,175 3,185
Vietnamese 9,650 4,705 4,940 107,640 51,350 56,290
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 285 150 135 4,375 2,165 2,210
Other Asian origins 385 175 205 13,430 6,575 6,855
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 380 180 205 13,430 6,575 6,855
Oceania origins 2,215 1,070 1,145 20,680 10,435 10,240
Australian 1,490 680 810 13,315 6,780 6,530
New Zealander 490 275 220 4,250 2,255 2,000
Pacific Islands origins 275 125 150 3,490 1,625 1,860
Fijian 55 20 35 1,610 665 945
Hawaiian 20 10 15 470 235 240
Maori 25 25 10 485 255 230
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 95 30 65 275 115 165
Samoan 40 30 15 225 140 85
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 55 35 20 555 265 290
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Owner 356,700 ... ... 3,601,825 ... ...
Renter 178,800 ... ... 1,559,720 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 7,635 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 535,500 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
Condominium 74,830 ... ... 680,495 ... ...
Not condominium 460,670 ... ... 4,488,680 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
No bedrooms 3,105 ... ... 33,950 ... ...
1 bedroom 69,835 ... ... 699,980 ... ...
2 bedrooms 121,810 ... ... 1,122,145 ... ...
3 bedrooms 206,900 ... ... 1,876,905 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 133,845 ... ... 1,436,185 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 535,500 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 139,565 ... ... 1,369,660 ... ...
5 rooms 74,420 ... ... 718,020 ... ...
6 rooms 78,675 ... ... 770,730 ... ...
7 rooms 77,040 ... ... 713,595 ... ...
8 or more rooms 165,800 ... ... 1,597,165 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 528,580 ... ... 5,046,810 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 6,915 ... ... 122,360 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Suitable 513,430 ... ... 4,858,170 ... ...
Not suitable 22,070 ... ... 311,005 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
1960 or before 88,815 ... ... 1,293,135 ... ...
1961 to 1980 157,720 ... ... 1,449,585 ... ...
1981 to 1990 89,185 ... ... 709,135 ... ...
1991 to 2000 68,695 ... ... 622,565 ... ...
2001 to 2005 43,290 ... ... 396,130 ... ...
2006 to 2010 46,525 ... ... 368,235 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 41,265 ... ... 330,390 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 535,495 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 505,590 ... ... 4,851,335 ... ...
Major repairs needed 29,910 ... ... 317,840 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 535,500 ... ... 5,169,170 ... ...
1 household maintainer 303,695 ... ... 2,962,065 ... ...
2 household maintainers 220,105 ... ... 2,059,710 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 11,695 ... ... 147,400 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 535,500 ... ... 5,169,175 ... ...
15 to 24 years 20,815 ... ... 135,835 ... ...
25 to 34 years 80,235 ... ... 681,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 96,220 ... ... 880,070 ... ...
45 to 54 years 116,535 ... ... 1,113,885 ... ...
55 to 64 years 104,870 ... ... 1,047,185 ... ...
65 to 74 years 70,370 ... ... 738,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 34,840 ... ... 414,210 ... ...
85 years and over 11,615 ... ... 157,860 ... ...
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 ... ... 5,106,290 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 413,450 ... ... 3,694,385 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 120,130 ... ... 1,411,900 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 102,825 ... ... 1,208,010 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 355,260 ... ... 3,557,485 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 63.2 ... ... 61.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.4 ... ... 19.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,335 ... ... 1,299 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,424 ... ... 1,463 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 349,818 ... ... 400,496 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 397,495 ... ... 506,409 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 178,745 ... ... 1,554,940 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.3 ... ... 15.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.6 ... ... 45.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,018 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,066 ... ... 1,109 ... ...
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 152,445 77,680 74,765 1,935,355 961,690 973,670
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 256,775 125,700 131,075 3,026,100 1,485,320 1,540,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 664,600 316,585 348,015 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 69,890 42,260 27,630 664,180 471,055 193,120
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 43,010 22,325 20,685 324,370 199,510 124,855
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 26,880 19,935 6,950 339,810 271,545 68,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 212,850 94,825 118,025 2,298,715 981,785 1,316,930
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 23,635 9,565 14,070 242,005 107,065 134,945
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 358,220 169,935 188,285 2,872,085 1,335,845 1,536,250
Bachelor's degree 222,025 100,370 121,655 1,911,530 854,135 1,057,395
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 20,895 9,060 11,840 189,370 83,670 105,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 7,880 3,900 3,980 79,760 42,295 37,460
Master's degree 89,220 44,635 44,585 593,645 294,180 299,470
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 18,200 11,975 6,230 97,790 61,560 36,230
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 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,495
No certificate, diploma or degree 58,790 32,800 25,995 752,995 404,770 348,225
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 141,945 71,920 70,030 1,768,955 895,020 873,935
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 519,430 244,070 275,355 4,707,165 2,198,830 2,508,335
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 51,690 30,650 21,035 446,390 315,975 130,420
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 32,180 16,215 15,960 218,980 134,685 84,295
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 19,510 14,435 5,070 227,410 181,290 46,120
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 164,090 74,245 89,845 1,782,530 762,505 1,020,030
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,285 6,805 9,480 170,925 75,935 94,995
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 287,355 132,370 154,985 2,307,320 1,044,420 1,262,895
Bachelor's degree 176,800 78,870 97,930 1,519,850 668,450 851,400
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,215 6,530 9,680 148,960 62,370 86,590
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,350 2,840 3,505 63,790 30,895 32,895
Master's degree 74,535 35,970 38,565 500,415 239,160 261,255
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 13,460 8,160 5,310 74,310 43,545 30,765
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 409,225 203,375 205,845 4,961,455 2,447,010 2,514,445
Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 349,745 79,245 270,505
13. Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 349,750 79,245 270,505
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 22,800 10,100 12,700 246,075 109,955 136,120
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4,695 3,340 1,350 38,745 28,735 10,010
50. Visual and performing arts 18,110 6,760 11,345 207,325 81,220 126,110
Humanities 44,075 16,945 27,130 359,560 133,350 226,210
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 7,500 1,660 5,850 37,900 8,170 29,730
23. English language and literature/letters 9,725 2,950 6,780 98,440 28,290 70,145
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9,980 3,770 6,205 95,345 32,940 62,410
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 415 135 280 2,165 805 1,365
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,955 1,730 1,225 24,255 13,425 10,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,305 1,400 905 28,175 17,120 11,055
54. History 7,775 4,480 3,300 57,295 30,015 27,280
55. French language and literature/letters 3,410 830 2,580 15,990 2,590 13,400
Social and behavioural sciences and law 111,790 42,535 69,255 810,410 269,735 540,670
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,685 445 1,240 10,765 2,210 8,560
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 12,130 4,335 7,795 81,500 31,825 49,675
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 12,210 1,030 11,185 141,750 11,775 129,975
22. Legal professions and studies 17,565 6,585 10,980 128,860 45,275 83,590
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,355 615 1,735 16,210 3,400 12,815
42. Psychology 16,665 4,165 12,500 122,545 29,640 92,905
45. Social sciences 49,170 25,355 23,820 308,775 145,620 163,155
Business, management and public administration 136,845 55,860 80,985 1,279,665 527,085 752,580
30.16 Accounting and computer science 220 105 115 2,725 895 1,830
44. Public administration and social service professions 13,560 3,960 9,605 108,935 21,405 87,530
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 123,065 51,795 71,265 1,168,005 504,780 663,225
Physical and life sciences and technologies 32,150 16,580 15,570 253,905 124,050 129,850
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 15,235 6,285 8,950 110,950 45,120 65,835
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,825 2,500 2,325 54,745 24,800 29,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 940 410 535 3,830 1,190 2,640
40. Physical sciences 10,045 6,930 3,115 72,355 48,145 24,205
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,095 455 645 12,025 4,795 7,235
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 44,125 28,720 15,400 290,045 185,310 104,730
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 33,705 23,910 9,785 220,550 150,765 69,790
25. Library science 3,550 725 2,825 15,220 2,450 12,770
27. Mathematics and statistics 5,740 3,340 2,400 49,025 28,515 20,515
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,130 745 380 5,235 3,580 1,655
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 108,935 95,975 12,960 1,173,030 1,055,050 117,985
04. Architecture and related services 5,725 3,690 2,035 51,845 34,590 17,265
14. Engineering 40,470 33,015 7,450 334,085 271,010 63,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 23,020 20,755 2,270 237,775 214,500 23,275
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 40 0 30 160 30 125
46. Construction trades 17,255 16,860 395 198,790 194,555 4,235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 15,890 15,420 470 225,860 220,545 5,315
48. Precision production 6,545 6,225 320 124,515 119,820 4,695
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10,215 5,820 4,400 106,895 67,015 39,880
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,600 3,215 2,380 66,035 41,790 24,240
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,620 2,605 2,015 40,860 25,230 15,635
Health and related fields 80,465 17,010 63,455 865,970 173,780 692,185
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 7,595 3,685 3,905 75,715 37,005 38,705
51. Health professions and related programs 70,415 12,010 58,400 767,680 124,280 643,400
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,455 1,305 1,155 22,575 12,490 10,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 33,900 17,910 15,990 340,285 170,915 169,375
12. Personal and culinary services 18,305 5,375 12,930 183,925 49,390 134,535
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 860 715 150 2,135 1,815 320
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 610 555 55 2,610 2,385 225
43. Security and protective services 10,185 7,640 2,545 98,325 68,625 29,695
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,935 3,620 310 53,290 48,695 4,595
Other 100 35 65 1,405 260 1,145
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 65 1,405 255 1,145
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 7,229,120 3,498,625 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 200,740 104,720 96,020 2,521,950 1,299,790 1,222,160
Education 27,415 6,040 21,375 243,635 52,670 190,965
13. Education 27,410 6,040 21,370 243,635 52,670 190,965
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,635 7,765 9,870 192,630 85,175 107,450
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,560 2,430 1,130 28,705 21,070 7,635
50. Visual and performing arts 14,075 5,340 8,740 163,925 64,105 99,815
Humanities 31,020 11,780 19,245 266,665 95,805 170,855
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,960 1,265 4,695 29,210 5,775 23,435
23. English language and literature/letters 6,980 2,125 4,850 73,110 20,225 52,885
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,265 2,410 3,850 72,145 24,330 47,815
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 320 100 225 1,665 615 1,045
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,085 1,230 855 17,755 9,925 7,830
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,515 950 565 19,390 11,790 7,605
54. History 5,695 3,245 2,450 42,315 21,735 20,585
55. French language and literature/letters 2,195 450 1,745 11,075 1,415 9,655
Social and behavioural sciences and law 89,800 33,005 56,800 648,285 207,200 441,085
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,400 360 1,045 8,630 1,785 6,845
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,780 3,465 6,310 67,115 26,015 41,105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9,825 820 9,000 111,550 8,405 103,145
22. Legal professions and studies 14,730 5,050 9,680 108,895 34,250 74,650
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,875 505 1,370 12,875 2,705 10,170
42. Psychology 12,925 3,055 9,865 93,770 21,045 72,725
45. Social sciences 39,260 19,740 19,525 245,445 113,000 132,445
Business, management and public administration 110,570 44,005 66,560 1,026,975 414,425 612,550
30.16 Accounting and computer science 190 85 105 2,225 715 1,510
44. Public administration and social service professions 11,000 3,120 7,875 88,130 16,590 71,540
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 99,380 40,800 58,580 936,620 397,120 539,500
Physical and life sciences and technologies 23,275 11,255 12,020 190,235 88,535 101,700
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 11,800 4,635 7,160 84,580 33,150 51,425
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,255 1,635 1,620 41,255 18,020 23,240
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 345 120 225 3,135 975 2,165
40. Physical sciences 7,115 4,565 2,550 52,490 33,175 19,310
41. Science technologies/technicians 760 295 465 8,775 3,215 5,555
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 38,635 25,320 13,310 252,275 162,360 89,915
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 30,710 21,735 8,980 198,775 136,120 62,655
25. Library science 2,585 535 2,055 10,755 1,765 8,995
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,330 2,420 1,910 38,160 21,440 16,720
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,015 635 370 4,580 3,030 1,550
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 84,450 73,415 11,035 878,300 779,075 99,225
04. Architecture and related services 4,630 2,865 1,760 42,115 27,365 14,745
14. Engineering 32,495 25,965 6,530 266,040 211,240 54,800
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 17,730 15,960 1,775 178,830 160,160 18,675
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 25 140 25 115
46. Construction trades 12,855 12,535 320 141,515 138,160 3,360
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 11,925 11,540 380 162,855 158,770 4,080
48. Precision production 4,790 4,545 240 86,805 83,355 3,450
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,105 4,420 3,685 82,775 49,710 33,065
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,170 2,230 1,940 50,160 30,065 20,095
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,930 2,185 1,745 32,615 19,650 12,965
Health and related fields 62,125 13,400 48,715 664,880 133,665 531,220
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,065 2,895 3,170 58,160 27,950 30,205
51. Health professions and related programs 54,110 9,580 44,530 589,085 96,720 492,365
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,950 930 1,015 17,640 8,990 8,645
Personal, protective and transportation services 26,310 13,630 12,675 259,400 129,985 129,415
12. Personal and culinary services 14,200 4,115 10,085 137,250 36,225 101,030
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 720 585 140 1,685 1,405 280
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 370 330 45 1,415 1,270 145
43. Security and protective services 7,985 5,830 2,160 77,190 52,840 24,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,030 2,775 255 41,855 38,245 3,610
Other 95 40 60 1,125 220 900
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 60 1,125 225 900
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 409,225 203,375 205,840 4,961,460 2,447,010 2,514,445
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 664,595 316,585 348,015 6,076,985 2,895,745 3,181,240
Location of study inside Canada 573,905 272,765 301,140 4,786,950 2,261,260 2,525,690
Same as province or territory of residence 445,950 210,800 235,150 4,414,485 2,081,525 2,332,960
Different than province or territory of residence 127,950 61,960 65,990 372,470 179,735 192,730
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 90,695 43,820 46,875 1,290,035 634,485 655,545
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 13,150 7,345 5,810 167,260 89,350 77,910
Philippines 4,620 1,400 3,225 115,410 39,750 75,655
India 5,610 2,700 2,910 169,340 85,500 83,840
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 10,405 5,850 4,550 115,690 66,215 49,470
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,730 3,055 3,675 98,415 46,230 52,185
France 3,775 2,005 1,765 10,775 5,800 4,975
Other 46,405 21,465 24,935 613,145 301,635 311,510
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 7,229,120 3,498,620 3,730,500
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 200,740 104,720 96,020 2,521,955 1,299,795 1,222,160
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 519,425 244,070 275,355 4,707,170 2,198,830 2,508,335
Location of study inside Canada 450,640 212,195 238,440 3,713,145 1,728,610 1,984,540
Same as province or territory of residence 351,215 164,240 186,970 3,432,015 1,593,170 1,838,850
Different than province or territory of residence 99,425 47,955 51,475 281,130 135,440 145,690
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 68,785 31,875 36,915 994,025 470,225 523,800
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 9,485 5,020 4,460 127,005 65,045 61,960
Philippines 4,005 1,190 2,815 97,230 32,925 64,300
India 4,005 1,870 2,135 143,205 70,040 73,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 6,065 3,305 2,755 62,325 34,315 28,010
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,035 2,210 2,825 82,020 37,900 44,125
France 3,040 1,610 1,435 8,705 4,630 4,070
Other 37,160 16,675 20,490 473,530 225,365 248,160
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,680
In the labour force 727,050 370,620 356,425 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Employed 676,480 343,175 333,300 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,895
Unemployed 50,570 27,445 23,125 529,525 275,370 254,160
Not in the labour force 346,770 149,340 197,430 3,896,765 1,653,130 2,243,630
Participation rate 67.7 71.3 64.4 64.7 69.1 60.6
Employment rate 63.0 66.0 60.2 59.9 63.9 56.1
Unemployment rate 7.0 7.4 6.5 7.4 7.5 7.4
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 11,038,440 5,342,755 5,695,685
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 329,075 141,720 187,355 3,696,235 1,561,475 2,134,755
Worked 744,745 378,240 366,505 7,342,205 3,781,280 3,560,925
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 402,695 217,110 185,585 3,837,565 2,148,635 1,688,935
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 342,045 161,130 180,920 3,504,645 1,632,645 1,871,995
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.3 43.7 42.9 42.9 43.4 42.3
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 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,055
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,220 8,680 8,540 171,050 81,735 89,315
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
Employee 636,730 317,865 318,860 6,146,035 3,084,740 3,061,295
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 73,095 44,070 29,025 824,595 523,145 301,445
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 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,685 8,540 171,045 81,735 89,315
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,890 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
0 Management occupations 82,180 49,355 32,825 790,880 483,240 307,635
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 132,805 43,485 89,320 1,124,770 357,215 767,555
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 76,840 58,225 18,615 516,110 399,195 116,915
3 Health occupations 45,155 10,070 35,085 447,045 90,495 356,550
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 113,425 40,340 73,090 831,340 265,075 566,265
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 25,625 11,240 14,380 225,720 104,445 121,275
6 Sales and service occupations 154,565 76,175 78,385 1,632,085 709,375 922,710
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 64,375 61,140 3,235 927,820 866,870 60,950
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 6,800 5,655 1,155 113,405 88,150 25,260
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,055 6,255 1,795 361,455 243,835 117,620
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 7,141,675 3,689,625 3,452,050
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,680 8,540 171,050 81,730 89,315
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 6,970,625 3,607,890 3,362,735
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,075 2,715 1,355 102,070 67,005 35,070
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 825 720 110 32,340 27,920 4,415
22 Utilities 2,290 1,745 545 50,820 38,195 12,630
23 Construction 40,695 36,055 4,635 476,835 419,600 57,230
31-33 Manufacturing 22,430 16,480 5,950 683,335 482,800 200,530
41 Wholesale trade 15,735 11,570 4,165 270,745 178,945 91,800
44-45 Retail trade 75,510 38,780 36,730 783,540 367,175 416,365
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 21,215 15,960 5,250 329,240 242,045 87,190
51 Information and cultural industries 17,840 11,035 6,805 176,715 101,045 75,670
52 Finance and insurance 21,760 9,925 11,835 380,765 169,590 211,180
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 11,870 6,650 5,225 144,275 77,385 66,890
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 62,320 37,660 24,660 567,825 316,685 251,140
55 Management of companies and enterprises 465 185 280 12,365 5,290 7,075
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 32,130 19,995 12,135 338,640 190,210 148,430
61 Educational services 57,685 19,070 38,615 528,470 163,680 364,795
62 Health care and social assistance 78,410 16,175 62,230 754,555 134,270 620,275
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 14,790 7,380 7,410 147,425 75,330 72,095
72 Accommodation and food services 47,215 23,080 24,130 478,070 201,260 276,805
81 Other services (except public administration) 29,765 12,200 17,565 296,960 133,220 163,745
91 Public administration 152,810 74,555 78,260 415,635 216,250 199,385
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 6,612,150 3,414,255 3,197,900
Worked at home 46,415 23,140 23,280 480,290 242,495 237,795
Worked outside Canada 2,490 1,680 810 39,145 25,995 13,150
No fixed workplace address 59,925 44,240 15,680 736,715 536,140 200,570
Worked at usual place 567,645 274,120 293,525 5,355,995 2,609,620 2,746,375
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 5,356,000 2,609,625 2,746,375
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 449,910 214,200 235,705 3,109,070 1,418,260 1,690,810
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,350 1,170 1,175 857,565 419,960 437,605
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 40,615 20,390 20,225 1,350,375 749,770 600,605
Commute to a different province or territory 74,770 38,350 36,420 38,990 21,630 17,355
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 6,092,710 3,145,765 2,946,945
Car, truck, van - as a driver 415,370 224,415 190,960 4,375,215 2,392,270 1,982,945
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 36,845 11,580 25,260 372,480 151,880 220,600
Public transit 115,005 50,935 64,070 888,920 376,690 512,235
Walked 39,465 18,585 20,875 320,015 143,885 176,130
Bicycle 14,895 9,855 5,040 75,460 50,200 25,260
Other method 5,995 2,990 3,010 60,620 30,835 29,785
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 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Less than 15 minutes 124,945 59,125 65,820 1,463,845 675,540 788,310
15 to 29 minutes 226,235 116,285 109,945 1,964,690 991,525 973,165
30 to 44 minutes 160,070 84,175 75,900 1,295,375 706,155 589,225
45 to 59 minutes 69,085 34,790 34,300 612,415 336,090 276,325
60 minutes and over 47,235 23,990 23,245 756,385 436,455 319,930
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 6,092,715 3,145,765 2,946,950
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 34,610 23,630 10,980 413,515 296,265 117,245
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 122,735 68,180 54,560 1,039,255 640,810 398,445
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 185,570 87,235 98,335 1,571,230 778,100 793,130
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 140,045 65,545 74,500 1,354,870 577,565 777,310
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 64,600 30,595 34,005 740,330 328,410 411,920
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 80,010 43,180 36,830 973,515 524,620 448,895
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 7,579,085 3,895,880 3,683,200
Single responses 718,360 365,860 352,505 7,434,675 3,828,665 3,606,015
Official languages 714,285 363,795 350,490 7,319,360 3,767,405 3,551,955
English 570,925 298,020 272,905 7,225,210 3,732,550 3,492,655
French 143,360 65,775 77,585 94,145 34,850 59,295
Non-official languages 4,080 2,065 2,015 115,320 61,255 54,060
Aboriginal languages 90 30 50 1,485 765 715
Algonquian languages 55 25 30 1,420 745 675
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55 25 30 370 220 150
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 0 0 10
Cree, n.o.s. 40 15 25 360 215 145
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 1,050 525 525
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 495 235 265
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 545 290 260
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 10 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 25 0 20
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 25 0 20 25 10 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 25 10 20
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mohawk 0 0 0 20 10 10
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 10 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,995 2,030 1,960 113,835 60,490 53,340
Afro-Asiatic languages 670 405 270 3,305 1,995 1,310
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 20 125 45 80
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 15 10 10
Somali 20 0 20 110 35 70
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 655 400 250 3,175 1,955 1,225
Amharic 0 0 0 75 30 45
Arabic 630 390 235 2,430 1,605 825
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 145 110 40
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 35 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 10 395 140 260
Maltese 0 0 0 20 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 60 30 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 175 60 105 2,575 1,065 1,510
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 0 95 50 50
Vietnamese 165 60 110 2,480 1,015 1,465
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 50 20 25 1,280 495 790
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 25 10 15
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 10 10 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 40 20 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 15 0 0 55 20 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 10 20 1,145 435 705
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Creole languages 30 15 15 60 35 30
Haitian Creole 10 0 0 15 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 25 10 10 50 25 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dravidian languages 10 10 0 1,980 945 1,035
Kannada 0 0 0 10 0 10
Malayalam 0 0 0 75 45 30
Tamil 0 0 0 1,870 900 975
Telugu 0 0 0 35 10 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 38,960 21,375 17,580
Albanian 0 0 0 275 170 105
Armenian 0 0 0 145 75 75
Balto-Slavic languages 295 110 185 6,655 3,165 3,495
Baltic languages 0 0 0 70 25 40
Latvian 0 0 0 20 10 10
Lithuanian 0 0 0 45 20 25
Slavic languages 295 110 185 6,595 3,135 3,455
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 15 0 0 100 55 40
Bulgarian 15 15 0 120 85 40
Croatian 10 0 0 155 100 50
Czech 0 10 0 25 20 10
Macedonian 0 0 0 85 35 45
Polish 45 10 35 1,925 960 960
Russian 155 45 110 2,905 1,240 1,670
Serbian 25 10 15 390 240 145
Serbo-Croatian 10 0 0 20 10 10
Slovak 0 0 0 55 40 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 30 10 15 780 320 460
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 10 0 0 15 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 10 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Germanic languages 165 70 90 6,905 3,655 3,250
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 0 30 15 20
Dutch 20 10 10 790 425 365
Frisian 0 0 0 25 20 10
German 120 50 70 5,690 3,005 2,690
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Swedish 10 0 10 55 15 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Yiddish 10 0 0 20 0 20
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 240 155 80
Greek 15 0 10 405 240 165
Indo-Iranian languages 130 70 65 11,880 6,560 5,315
Indo-Aryan languages 55 35 20 9,205 4,900 4,310
Bengali 10 10 0 335 160 170
Gujarati 0 0 0 730 255 475
Hindi 15 15 0 800 380 415
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 10 20
Nepali 0 0 10 80 30 50
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 0 10 6,025 3,480 2,550
Sindhi 0 0 0 20 10 15
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 30 15 10
Urdu 20 15 10 1,150 555 600
Iranian languages 75 35 40 2,660 1,655 1,005
Kurdish 0 0 0 105 95 15
Pashto 10 10 10 20 10 15
Persian (Farsi) 60 30 30 2,530 1,555 975
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages 605 305 300 12,680 7,505 5,170
Catalan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Italian 40 30 10 945 505 445
Portuguese 130 80 45 5,815 3,865 1,950
Romanian 10 10 10 300 140 160
Spanish 420 190 235 5,590 2,985 2,605
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 10
Japanese 60 25 35 1,010 360 655
Kartvelian languages 0 0 10 15 0 10
Georgian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Korean 90 50 40 4,945 2,505 2,445
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 35 15 20 120 55 65
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 20 0 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 10 0
Ganda 0 0 0 25 15 15
Igbo 0 0 0 10 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 0 15 15 0 10
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 10 10 0 20 10 0
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 20 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 65 25 45 810 295 515
American Sign Language 35 15 25 575 170 410
Quebec Sign Language 20 0 15 10 0 10
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 225 130 100
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,495 790 710 57,620 30,735 26,890
Chinese languages 1,490 785 705 57,535 30,690 26,840
Cantonese 560 315 245 26,955 14,190 12,770
Hakka 0 0 0 30 10 25
Mandarin 885 435 455 29,090 15,730 13,360
Min Dong 0 0 0 30 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 250 155 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 10 0 35 20 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 40 35 10 1,145 565 580
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 0 0 90 50 45
Burmese 10 10 10 10 10 10
Karenic languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Tibetan 0 0 0 45 30 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 55 30 25 235 95 145
Lao 15 10 10 80 40 35
Thai 40 20 20 160 55 105
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 30 20 10 465 315 150
Azerbaijani 10 10 0 15 15 0
Turkish 20 0 10 440 295 140
Uyghur 10 0 0 10 10 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 10 420 205 220
Estonian 0 0 0 45 10 35
Finnish 10 10 10 75 25 50
Hungarian 0 0 0 295 165 130
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 10
Multiple responses 47,225 22,625 24,600 144,405 67,215 77,185
English and French 42,540 20,330 22,205 63,665 26,760 36,900
English and non-official language 3,520 1,710 1,805 78,240 39,330 38,910
French and non-official language 175 80 95 175 75 100
English, French and non-official language 1,000 505 495 2,325 1,055 1,270
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 7,579,080 3,895,880 3,683,200
None 523,350 272,620 250,735 6,975,415 3,605,485 3,369,930
English 82,440 38,360 44,080 109,150 48,930 60,220
French 147,035 71,190 75,845 260,050 118,655 141,395
Non-official language 10,575 5,325 5,250 226,490 119,130 107,360
Aboriginal 185 55 125 5,970 2,480 3,490
Non-Aboriginal 10,395 5,270 5,120 220,520 116,650 103,870
English and French 160 60 100 245 100 150
English and non-official language 440 200 245 1,620 780 845
French and non-official language 1,570 715 850 6,080 2,780 3,300
English, French and non-official language 15 10 0 35 25 10
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 13,106,990 6,403,470 6,703,520
Non-movers 1,116,265 545,040 571,220 11,475,985 5,603,290 5,872,695
Movers 170,825 83,695 87,125 1,631,005 800,180 830,820
Non-migrants 116,225 56,810 59,415 941,380 460,170 481,210
Migrants 54,595 26,885 27,710 689,625 340,015 349,610
Internal migrants 39,610 19,390 20,220 535,180 263,055 272,120
Intraprovincial migrants 24,210 11,575 12,630 467,890 229,080 238,810
Interprovincial migrants 15,400 7,815 7,590 67,290 33,980 33,315
External migrants 14,980 7,500 7,490 154,445 76,955 77,490
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 12,546,040 6,116,715 6,429,325
Non-movers 748,410 364,850 383,560 7,887,825 3,845,945 4,041,880
Movers 480,040 234,275 245,760 4,658,215 2,270,770 2,387,445
Non-migrants 310,975 151,435 159,545 2,545,875 1,238,055 1,307,820
Migrants 169,060 82,845 86,220 2,112,340 1,032,710 1,079,630
Internal migrants 119,125 57,835 61,290 1,562,375 761,630 800,740
Intraprovincial migrants 73,840 35,405 38,440 1,380,900 672,540 708,360
Interprovincial migrants 45,280 22,435 22,850 181,480 89,090 92,390
External migrants 49,935 25,005 24,930 549,965 271,080 278,885

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 Ontario [Province] (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 16, 2024).

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