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

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Characteristic Ottawa - Gatineau
Ontario/Quebec
[Census metropolitan area]
Edmonton, CY
Alberta
[Census subdivision]
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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 ... ... 932,546 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,254,919 r ... ... 812,201 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.5 ... ... 14.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 571,146 ... ... 387,950 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 535,499 ... ... 360,828 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 195.6 ... ... 1,360.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 6,767.41 ... ... 685.25 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,323,785 645,050 678,735 932,545 465,890 466,655
0 to 14 years 227,195 115,770 111,420 164,520 84,150 80,370
0 to 4 years 72,410 36,785 35,625 60,070 30,600 29,470
5 to 9 years 79,030 40,310 38,720 56,100 28,710 27,385
10 to 14 years 75,755 38,675 37,080 48,350 24,835 23,515
15 to 64 years 897,825 440,075 457,750 655,590 331,860 323,735
15 to 19 years 79,545 40,335 39,210 50,850 26,010 24,840
20 to 24 years 92,650 46,710 45,940 69,115 34,880 34,235
25 to 29 years 87,310 43,315 43,995 85,410 43,425 41,980
30 to 34 years 87,090 42,410 44,680 84,785 43,135 41,645
35 to 39 years 86,455 41,375 45,085 72,790 37,215 35,580
40 to 44 years 89,255 42,990 46,270 62,770 31,950 30,820
45 to 49 years 93,305 45,425 47,885 58,900 29,880 29,025
50 to 54 years 105,150 51,770 53,380 61,825 31,045 30,780
55 to 59 years 97,315 47,210 50,105 59,620 29,820 29,795
60 to 64 years 79,740 38,540 41,205 49,530 24,505 25,030
65 years and over 198,770 89,205 109,565 112,440 49,880 62,555
65 to 69 years 68,100 32,640 35,455 37,215 18,145 19,075
70 to 74 years 47,805 22,520 25,285 24,635 11,330 13,300
75 to 79 years 33,630 15,265 18,360 19,090 8,470 10,620
80 to 84 years 24,025 10,295 13,730 15,165 6,315 8,850
85 years and over 25,210 8,480 16,730 16,325 5,620 10,710
85 to 89 years 15,385 5,725 9,660 10,225 3,900 6,325
90 to 94 years 7,540 2,270 5,265 4,710 1,415 3,290
95 to 99 years 2,015 450 1,560 1,210 275 935
100 years and over 275 35 245 190 30 160
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 17.6 18.1 17.2
15 to 64 years 67.8 68.2 67.4 70.3 71.2 69.4
65 years and over 15.0 13.8 16.1 12.1 10.7 13.4
85 years and over 1.9 1.3 2.5 1.8 1.2 2.3
Average age of the population 39.9 39.1 40.8 37.7 36.9 38.5
Median age of the population 40.1 39.1 41.0 35.7 35.2 36.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 535,495 ... ... 360,825 ... ...
Single-detached house 240,120 ... ... 180,215 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 75,230 ... ... 25,790 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 218,955 ... ... 152,175 ... ...
Semi-detached house 38,905 ... ... 22,215 ... ...
Row house 88,160 ... ... 36,075 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 15,630 ... ... 10,010 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 75,475 ... ... 83,775 ... ...
Other single-attached house 790 ... ... 95 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,185 ... ... 2,650 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 535,495 ... ... 360,825 ... ...
1 person 152,680 ... ... 98,055 ... ...
2 persons 180,485 ... ... 117,110 ... ...
3 persons 83,390 ... ... 58,810 ... ...
4 persons 77,495 ... ... 51,650 ... ...
5 or more persons 41,450 ... ... 35,210 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,300,730 ... ... 913,580 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,096,590 529,285 567,310 768,030 381,740 386,290
Married or living common law 622,065 310,820 311,240 425,750 214,060 211,695
Married 490,740 244,860 245,880 353,525 177,855 175,670
Living common law 131,320 65,960 65,360 72,230 36,205 36,025
Not married and not living common law 474,530 218,460 256,065 342,280 167,675 174,600
Never married 326,610 171,115 155,500 240,470 133,020 107,450
Separated 27,555 11,385 16,170 18,430 7,930 10,495
Divorced 67,685 25,115 42,575 48,940 19,925 29,010
Widowed 52,670 10,850 41,825 34,440 6,795 27,645
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 365,730 ... ... 247,020 ... ...
2 persons 180,250 ... ... 118,670 ... ...
3 persons 79,000 ... ... 55,525 ... ...
4 persons 74,770 ... ... 50,160 ... ...
5 or more persons 31,720 ... ... 22,665 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 365,735 ... ... 247,015 ... ...
Total couple families 304,265 ... ... 205,460 ... ...
Married couples 238,630 ... ... 169,350 ... ...
Common-law couples 65,635 ... ... 36,110 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 61,465 ... ... 41,555 ... ...
Female parent 47,845 ... ... 32,765 ... ...
Male parent 13,625 ... ... 8,795 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 304,265 ... ... 205,460 ... ...
Couples without children 143,685 ... ... 92,955 ... ...
Couples with children 160,575 ... ... 112,505 ... ...
1 child 60,875 ... ... 44,450 ... ...
2 children 69,835 ... ... 46,910 ... ...
3 or more children 29,870 ... ... 21,140 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 61,465 ... ... 41,560 ... ...
1 child 36,560 ... ... 25,715 ... ...
2 children 18,120 ... ... 11,070 ... ...
3 or more children 6,785 ... ... 4,770 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 234,190 109,975 124,210 186,840 98,305 88,530
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 535,500 ... ... 360,825 ... ...
One-census-family households 350,590 ... ... 228,005 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 137,470 ... ... 85,555 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 213,125 ... ... 142,450 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 7,450 ... ... 9,235 ... ...
Non-census-family households 177,455 ... ... 123,585 ... ...
One-person households 152,680 ... ... 98,055 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 24,775 ... ... 25,530 ... ...
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 921,060 460,380 460,675
English only 598,535 304,995 293,545 833,125 419,990 413,135
French only 108,830 48,425 60,405 1,490 645 845
English and French 586,205 279,415 306,790 66,575 31,780 34,790
Neither English nor French 15,635 6,295 9,345 19,875 7,970 11,905
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 921,060 460,380 460,675
English 836,570 414,390 422,185 876,540 439,555 436,990
French 426,165 203,625 222,540 18,805 9,885 8,920
English and French 31,260 15,040 16,225 6,325 3,240 3,085
Neither English nor French 15,215 6,080 9,135 19,395 7,710 11,685
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 441,795 211,140 230,655 21,965 11,505 10,465
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 33.7 33.0 34.4 2.4 2.5 2.3
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 921,060 460,380 460,675
Single responses 1,265,260 618,070 647,195 891,125 445,760 445,370
Official languages 1,032,340 507,760 524,580 605,695 307,085 298,615
English 635,215 317,355 317,860 587,995 297,745 290,245
French 397,125 190,405 206,720 17,705 9,335 8,365
Non-official languages 232,925 110,310 122,615 285,430 138,675 146,750
Aboriginal languages 1,015 405 605 2,010 755 1,255
Algonquian languages 595 265 330 1,610 610 1,005
Blackfoot 0 0 0 35 5 20
Cree-Montagnais languages 445 205 235 1,495 565 925
Atikamekw 10 5 5 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 0 0 5 5 5
Naskapi 10 5 5 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 60 25 30 15 5 10
Plains Cree 15 10 10 300 100 200
Southern East Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 30 15 20 20 5 15
Woods Cree 5 0 0 130 55 75
Cree, n.o.s. 300 140 155 1,030 400 625
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 10 10 5 0 5
Malecite 5 5 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 20 10 15 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 125 45 80 80 30 50
Algonquin 45 15 30 5 0 0
Ojibway 70 25 50 75 25 45
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 5 5 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Athabaskan languages 10 5 10 200 65 135
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 10 200 70 130
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 5 0 5
Carrier 0 0 0 5 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 5 0
Dene 5 0 5 130 45 85
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 15 5 15
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 5 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 40 15 25
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 5 0 10
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 5 15
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 5 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 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 5
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 5 0 0
Inuit languages 360 120 240 40 10 30
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 5 5 10 0 10
Inuktitut 330 105 225 20 10 15
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 10 5 10
Iroquoian languages 35 15 15 5 5 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 25 10 15 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 5 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 5 0 25 15 15
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 5
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 85 30 60
Dakota 0 0 0 40 15 30
Stoney 0 0 0 45 20 30
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 5 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 5 5 0 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 10 5 20 15 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 231,910 109,900 122,005 283,420 137,920 145,495
Afro-Asiatic languages 52,310 26,380 25,930 30,335 15,820 14,515
Berber languages 920 505 415 130 75 60
Kabyle 615 330 285 75 45 30
Berber languages, n.i.e. 305 175 130 55 30 25
Cushitic languages 6,945 3,015 3,935 7,890 3,960 3,930
Bilen 50 25 25 245 140 105
Oromo 225 130 100 1,120 580 540
Somali 6,575 2,815 3,760 6,500 3,230 3,270
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 100 45 50 25 10 10
Semitic languages 44,365 22,820 21,545 22,250 11,745 10,500
Amharic 1,515 710 805 2,485 1,205 1,280
Arabic 41,270 21,320 19,945 16,695 8,925 7,770
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 90 40 50 65 30 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 5 5 35 20 10
Harari 55 25 30 170 85 80
Hebrew 370 205 165 390 210 175
Maltese 35 15 20 20 10 10
Tigrigna 940 460 480 2,315 1,215 1,100
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 40 40 75 40 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 65 35 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,670 3,530 4,135 9,400 4,350 5,045
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,315 590 725 745 355 395
Vietnamese 6,340 2,935 3,405 8,645 3,995 4,650
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 5 5 5
Austronesian languages 8,170 2,935 5,235 37,650 16,545 21,110
Bikol 35 15 20 95 45 50
Cebuano 390 130 260 1,775 750 1,020
Fijian 0 0 0 50 25 20
Hiligaynon 115 40 75 485 215 270
Ilocano 585 230 355 1,680 720 960
Malagasy 110 55 55 10 0 5
Malay 430 165 260 460 210 255
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 310 145 165
Pangasinan 30 15 15 95 40 55
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,275 2,220 4,055 32,355 14,230 18,120
Waray-Waray 45 20 25 70 35 35
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 130 50 85 270 120 145
Creole languages 5,450 2,320 3,125 975 505 465
Haitian Creole 410 180 230 50 25 25
Creole, n.o.s. 4,835 2,045 2,790 590 330 265
Creole languages, n.i.e. 205 95 105 325 155 175
Dravidian languages 3,875 2,005 1,870 6,440 3,340 3,100
Kannada 220 115 105 195 95 95
Malayalam 665 345 320 3,315 1,700 1,615
Tamil 2,460 1,260 1,205 2,025 1,065 960
Telugu 495 270 225 890 465 420
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 25 10 10
Hmong-Mien languages 0 5 0 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 102,905 49,075 53,825 132,415 65,745 66,670
Albanian 715 345 370 735 405 335
Armenian 525 270 260 155 80 75
Balto-Slavic languages 23,565 10,630 12,930 29,065 13,530 15,540
Baltic languages 495 215 280 255 115 140
Latvian 270 120 145 120 55 65
Lithuanian 220 90 130 135 60 75
Slavic languages 23,070 10,420 12,655 28,815 13,420 15,395
Belarusan 50 30 25 35 15 15
Bosnian 765 360 405 685 345 340
Bulgarian 1,075 500 570 430 230 205
Croatian 1,195 565 630 1,735 910 825
Czech 1,020 450 565 675 335 340
Macedonian 70 35 40 170 90 80
Polish 6,065 2,720 3,345 8,095 3,775 4,325
Russian 6,910 3,005 3,895 5,065 2,360 2,700
Serbian 2,295 1,125 1,170 1,680 845 835
Serbo-Croatian 890 440 450 340 170 170
Slovak 635 285 350 460 235 225
Slovene (Slovenian) 220 100 130 240 110 125
Ukrainian 1,830 780 1,045 9,125 3,965 5,170
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 45 30 20 75 35 35
Celtic languages 115 55 60 85 50 35
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 15 45 25 15
Welsh 55 20 35 15 10 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 30 20 15
Germanic languages 10,250 4,685 5,560 13,130 6,150 6,985
Afrikaans 175 85 85 330 170 165
Danish 345 160 185 450 215 235
Dutch 2,660 1,280 1,385 2,440 1,190 1,255
Frisian 50 25 25 60 35 25
German 6,240 2,760 3,480 9,380 4,340 5,045
Icelandic 20 10 10 30 15 15
Norwegian 150 65 85 145 60 85
Swedish 305 150 155 185 85 105
Vlaams (Flemish) 100 45 55 45 20 25
Yiddish 180 100 80 55 30 25
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 5 0 0
Greek 2,290 1,210 1,080 920 505 420
Indo-Iranian languages 28,125 14,205 13,920 61,115 31,380 29,735
Indo-Aryan languages 18,785 9,490 9,295 54,775 28,055 26,720
Bengali 3,345 1,660 1,680 2,275 1,200 1,080
Gujarati 1,495 775 725 5,540 2,870 2,670
Hindi 2,940 1,505 1,435 8,010 4,020 3,995
Kashmiri 20 10 10 20 10 10
Konkani 105 55 55 145 75 70
Marathi 295 155 140 505 260 245
Nepali 930 445 485 1,895 990 905
Oriya (Odia) 40 20 20 70 40 35
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,960 2,040 1,925 26,425 13,570 12,855
Sindhi 265 120 145 905 420 480
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 830 400 430 1,180 615 565
Urdu 4,555 2,305 2,255 7,810 3,985 3,825
Iranian languages 9,240 4,650 4,585 6,070 3,180 2,890
Kurdish 735 390 340 740 410 335
Pashto 1,050 530 520 625 330 300
Persian (Farsi) 7,455 3,730 3,720 4,700 2,445 2,255
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 105 65 40 275 145 125
Italic (Romance) languages 37,325 17,675 19,645 27,195 13,650 13,545
Catalan 35 20 15 25 10 10
Italian 9,575 4,780 4,795 4,240 2,070 2,170
Portuguese 7,020 3,360 3,665 4,055 1,980 2,075
Romanian 3,635 1,680 1,955 2,300 1,150 1,145
Spanish 17,025 7,820 9,200 16,570 8,435 8,135
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 10 5 5
Japanese 1,115 340 780 940 310 630
Kartvelian languages 40 15 20 60 35 25
Georgian 40 15 25 60 40 25
Korean 2,205 930 1,275 5,995 2,850 3,145
Mongolic languages 35 20 20 80 35 40
Mongolian 35 20 15 80 35 40
Niger-Congo languages 8,550 3,930 4,620 6,985 3,530 3,455
Akan (Twi) 385 185 200 840 435 405
Bamanankan 145 65 80 15 10 5
Edo 40 20 20 135 70 70
Ewe 165 75 95 115 70 45
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 260 130 130 135 70 60
Ga 60 35 25 65 40 25
Ganda 135 60 75 205 105 100
Igbo 205 105 100 305 160 145
Lingala 510 215 295 150 75 80
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,505 680 830 390 190 200
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,150 460 695 605 300 305
Shona 120 45 75 520 255 265
Swahili 1,590 735 860 1,185 575 605
Wolof 275 135 140 130 85 45
Yoruba 265 135 130 665 370 300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,715 850 870 1,525 720 810
Nilo-Saharan languages 335 155 185 735 380 360
Dinka 90 45 40 330 170 160
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 250 110 140 405 210 200
Sign languages 290 135 150 295 150 140
American Sign Language 90 35 55 145 70 80
Quebec Sign Language 35 15 15 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 165 90 80 150 85 65
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,855 15,705 18,145 46,565 22,055 24,510
Chinese languages 33,030 15,310 17,720 45,890 21,695 24,200
Cantonese 10,475 4,920 5,555 22,015 10,305 11,705
Hakka 160 65 90 600 285 315
Mandarin 19,995 9,225 10,775 19,460 9,270 10,190
Min Dong 50 20 25 65 25 40
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 780 335 440 1,210 550 660
Wu (Shanghainese) 455 205 250 225 115 115
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,100 525 580 2,285 1,130 1,155
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 30 5 15
Tibeto-Burman languages 825 400 425 675 360 315
Burmese 235 120 115 130 70 60
Karenic languages 325 155 170 425 230 195
Tibetan 90 50 45 20 15 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 170 75 95 95 45 55
Tai-Kadai languages 870 320 555 895 355 540
Lao 470 215 250 360 180 180
Thai 400 100 300 525 170 350
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 10 5 5
Turkic languages 1,785 910 875 1,975 1,095 875
Azerbaijani 125 75 60 110 65 45
Turkish 1,490 765 725 1,665 925 745
Uyghur 20 5 10 50 30 20
Uzbek 80 35 45 105 60 45
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 70 30 40 45 20 20
Uralic languages 2,265 1,090 1,175 1,450 685 760
Estonian 160 80 85 30 10 20
Finnish 335 135 195 160 65 95
Hungarian 1,770 880 890 1,255 610 645
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 195 110 90 220 130 95
Multiple responses 43,950 21,060 22,890 29,935 14,625 15,305
English and French 18,795 9,010 9,790 2,715 1,335 1,380
English and non-official language 16,045 7,790 8,255 25,555 12,460 13,090
French and non-official language 6,055 2,835 3,225 1,115 550 560
English, French and non-official language 3,050 1,430 1,620 555 280 280
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,080 921,060 460,385 460,675
Single responses 1,237,185 605,060 632,125 855,580 428,305 427,270
Official languages 1,121,640 550,390 571,255 691,360 347,590 343,760
English 768,215 381,070 387,150 683,370 343,475 339,900
French 353,425 169,320 184,105 7,990 4,125 3,865
Non-official languages 115,545 54,675 60,875 164,220 80,715 83,510
Aboriginal languages 405 185 220 415 195 230
Algonquian languages 265 130 140 355 165 190
Blackfoot 0 0 0 10 5 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 250 120 135 330 150 175
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 5 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 30 10 20 15 5 5
Plains Cree 0 0 0 50 20 30
Southern East Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 5 0 5 15 5 15
Cree, n.o.s. 190 100 95 245 115 130
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 0 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 10 10 10 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 10 10 10 10 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 20 5 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 20 5 15
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 15 5 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 5 0 5
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 5 0 5
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 135 50 80 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 115 45 70 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 0 0 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Dakota 0 0 0 10 5 10
Stoney 0 0 0 15 10 10
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 15 10 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 115,140 54,490 60,655 163,805 80,520 83,280
Afro-Asiatic languages 28,965 14,010 14,950 19,955 10,125 9,830
Berber languages 475 240 230 95 45 50
Kabyle 385 195 185 50 25 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 90 45 40 40 20 20
Cushitic languages 4,005 1,650 2,350 5,840 2,925 2,910
Bilen 30 15 15 215 125 90
Oromo 130 70 65 885 450 435
Somali 3,785 1,540 2,245 4,730 2,345 2,380
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 55 20 30 10 5 5
Semitic languages 24,470 12,110 12,365 14,005 7,145 6,865
Amharic 870 405 460 1,695 805 890
Arabic 22,950 11,380 11,565 10,255 5,280 4,970
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 35 20 25 30 15 20
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 15 10 10
Harari 20 10 10 115 55 60
Hebrew 145 80 65 190 100 95
Maltese 5 0 5 10 5 5
Tigrigna 430 200 230 1,650 855 795
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 50 30 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 20 10 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,530 2,090 2,435 6,150 2,840 3,310
Khmer (Cambodian) 590 265 325 390 180 200
Vietnamese 3,935 1,825 2,115 5,760 2,655 3,105
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,395 1,420 1,975 20,395 9,600 10,795
Bikol 0 0 5 15 10 5
Cebuano 125 55 70 765 365 400
Fijian 0 0 0 25 15 10
Hiligaynon 45 20 30 180 80 100
Ilocano 230 110 120 565 265 300
Malagasy 25 10 15 5 5 0
Malay 120 55 70 120 55 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 5 0 125 60 65
Pangasinan 10 5 5 15 5 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,780 1,150 1,635 18,485 8,690 9,795
Waray-Waray 10 5 10 10 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 80 40 40
Creole languages 2,235 920 1,315 555 285 275
Haitian Creole 205 85 120 40 20 20
Creole, n.o.s. 1,960 800 1,160 375 195 180
Creole languages, n.i.e. 75 30 40 140 70 75
Dravidian languages 1,880 930 950 4,235 2,180 2,055
Kannada 80 40 35 75 35 40
Malayalam 285 145 140 2,260 1,160 1,105
Tamil 1,310 635 680 1,355 715 635
Telugu 200 105 90 540 270 270
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 5 0 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 5 0
Indo-European languages 45,425 21,600 23,825 70,050 35,140 34,910
Albanian 320 150 165 355 190 165
Armenian 250 115 135 75 35 35
Balto-Slavic languages 10,880 5,130 5,745 11,655 5,675 5,980
Baltic languages 110 45 65 90 45 50
Latvian 55 25 35 40 20 25
Lithuanian 50 20 30 50 25 25
Slavic languages 10,765 5,085 5,685 11,565 5,635 5,935
Belarusan 30 15 10 10 5 5
Bosnian 425 210 215 295 150 145
Bulgarian 560 265 300 265 140 130
Croatian 430 190 235 830 430 405
Czech 235 115 125 210 110 105
Macedonian 20 15 10 85 45 40
Polish 2,165 990 1,180 3,475 1,625 1,845
Russian 4,125 1,915 2,210 2,940 1,455 1,485
Serbian 1,490 755 735 950 475 470
Serbo-Croatian 465 235 230 105 55 55
Slovak 210 95 115 130 65 65
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 15 10 60 35 25
Ukrainian 575 265 310 2,190 1,045 1,140
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 20 5 10
Celtic languages 10 5 0 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 5 5 0
Welsh 0 5 0 0 0 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 5 0 0
Germanic languages 1,140 525 615 1,785 850 935
Afrikaans 40 20 20 145 70 75
Danish 25 10 20 30 15 15
Dutch 195 90 105 140 65 75
Frisian 0 5 5 0 0 0
German 780 350 425 1,385 660 725
Icelandic 5 0 0 15 10 10
Norwegian 10 0 5 10 0 10
Swedish 70 40 25 45 20 30
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Yiddish 15 5 5 0 0 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 670 320 350 325 165 165
Indo-Iranian languages 15,305 7,475 7,825 41,435 21,030 20,405
Indo-Aryan languages 9,795 4,845 4,950 37,435 19,010 18,425
Bengali 1,985 960 1,030 1,425 735 690
Gujarati 620 315 305 3,555 1,810 1,750
Hindi 1,310 660 655 4,875 2,470 2,400
Kashmiri 5 5 5 0 0 5
Konkani 35 15 20 35 20 20
Marathi 115 50 65 315 160 155
Nepali 735 360 375 1,335 700 635
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,225 1,130 1,100 19,800 10,075 9,725
Sindhi 65 25 40 450 220 225
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 400 195 205 705 370 340
Urdu 2,285 1,130 1,160 4,900 2,425 2,470
Iranian languages 5,480 2,615 2,865 3,885 1,970 1,920
Kurdish 435 230 205 370 195 170
Pashto 655 315 340 405 210 185
Persian (Farsi) 4,385 2,065 2,315 3,120 1,565 1,555
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 110 50 65
Italic (Romance) languages 16,850 7,870 8,980 14,410 7,190 7,220
Catalan 20 5 10 15 5 10
Italian 2,580 1,155 1,425 1,345 610 735
Portuguese 3,020 1,435 1,590 1,800 855 945
Romanian 1,865 875 985 1,245 620 625
Spanish 9,365 4,390 4,970 10,005 5,100 4,905
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 0
Japanese 440 155 285 425 170 255
Kartvelian languages 5 5 5 50 25 25
Georgian 5 5 5 50 30 25
Korean 1,215 565 655 4,380 2,145 2,235
Mongolic languages 15 15 5 50 20 30
Mongolian 20 10 5 50 20 25
Niger-Congo languages 2,275 1,035 1,245 2,845 1,375 1,470
Akan (Twi) 130 60 70 425 200 220
Bamanankan 30 15 15 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 35 15 15
Ewe 35 15 15 40 25 20
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 60 30 30 55 30 20
Ga 10 5 5 15 10 5
Ganda 35 10 20 75 35 40
Igbo 55 25 30 80 40 45
Lingala 110 40 75 35 15 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 480 235 250 195 90 105
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 330 125 205 285 150 135
Shona 20 15 10 200 90 110
Swahili 560 260 295 580 275 305
Wolof 100 50 55 85 45 40
Yoruba 60 30 35 265 140 130
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 250 120 135 470 215 260
Nilo-Saharan languages 90 40 45 365 185 180
Dinka 30 15 10 200 110 90
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 60 25 40 165 75 90
Sign languages 400 215 185 385 220 160
American Sign Language 120 55 65 165 85 80
Quebec Sign Language 40 20 20 0 0 5
Sign languages, n.i.e 240 135 100 215 140 85
Sino-Tibetan languages 22,425 10,630 11,800 31,760 15,075 16,690
Chinese languages 21,840 10,355 11,490 31,240 14,800 16,435
Cantonese 5,985 2,755 3,230 14,485 6,700 7,780
Hakka 50 20 30 215 90 120
Mandarin 14,600 7,005 7,595 14,460 7,025 7,430
Min Dong 15 5 5 10 5 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 305 125 180 540 225 310
Wu (Shanghainese) 250 120 130 120 60 55
Chinese, n.o.s. 635 325 310 1,410 690 720
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 580 275 305 525 275 250
Burmese 150 70 80 90 50 40
Karenic languages 250 120 125 355 190 165
Tibetan 70 40 35 20 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 60 25 35
Tai-Kadai languages 335 135 195 430 205 220
Lao 225 100 125 175 85 90
Thai 105 35 75 245 115 130
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 5 5 5
Turkic languages 925 450 475 1,260 670 585
Azerbaijani 50 25 30 45 25 20
Turkish 800 390 410 1,110 590 520
Uyghur 10 5 5 30 20 10
Uzbek 45 20 25 65 30 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 15 5 5
Uralic languages 555 260 290 430 205 225
Estonian 20 10 10 5 0 0
Finnish 40 15 25 25 10 15
Hungarian 490 235 255 405 195 210
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 75 35 35
Multiple responses 72,020 34,065 37,955 65,480 32,075 33,405
English and French 19,975 9,300 10,675 2,070 1,045 1,015
English and non-official language 38,645 18,670 19,975 61,650 30,160 31,485
French and non-official language 7,085 3,170 3,910 545 265 280
English, French and non-official language 6,315 2,930 3,385 1,220 600 620
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 1,309,210 639,130 670,085 921,065 460,385 460,680
None 1,002,240 493,925 508,315 749,235 376,135 373,095
English 131,290 62,940 68,350 73,015 36,560 36,455
French 84,100 39,365 44,740 9,560 4,575 4,985
Non-official language 79,140 37,120 42,020 85,880 41,390 44,490
Aboriginal 565 220 350 1,815 715 1,105
Non-Aboriginal 78,575 36,905 41,675 84,065 40,675 43,390
English and French 3,965 1,895 2,070 655 335 315
English and non-official language 3,780 1,805 1,975 1,795 935 855
French and non-official language 4,580 2,020 2,560 890 435 460
English, French and non-official language 115 60 55 45 25 15
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 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 749,380 373,235 376,150
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,028,710 498,065 530,635 712,245 354,980 357,260
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,241 46,738 36,869 41,836 51,506 33,820
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,029,070 498,110 530,960 712,370 355,010 357,370
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,258 40,420 32,858 37,352 44,584 31,031
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 936,155 460,000 476,155 656,950 335,805 321,145
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,490 46,637 35,216 41,821 51,517 33,069
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 718,885 320,095 398,790 432,325 178,805 253,525
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,183 2,517 5,345 3,567 2,571 4,014
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 773,290 390,165 383,125 576,325 301,585 274,740
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,109 44,501 36,367 43,069 52,280 34,903
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 749,395 373,375 376,020
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,028,635 497,800 530,830 712,520 355,075 357,440
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,455 59,537 45,813 57,032 69,876 44,272
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,029,005 497,825 531,180 712,670 355,105 357,560
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,688 47,611 38,075 46,823 55,986 37,723
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 936,350 459,750 476,600 657,115 335,780 321,335
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 52,122 59,985 44,536 57,236 70,309 43,574
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 718,435 319,760 398,675 431,590 178,230 253,360
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,172 6,441 7,759 7,011 6,751 7,194
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 773,285 389,505 383,775 576,330 301,010 275,315
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,766 57,094 44,344 54,801 65,829 42,745
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 749,395 373,375 376,020
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 24 393,295 210,765 182,530 267,435 151,130 116,305
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 62,792 67,303 58,965 62,030 69,850 54,443
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 71,298 77,591 64,031 74,180 84,054 61,348
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 92.6 95.2 88.5
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.7 74.9 70.0 77.4 79.6 73.9
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.6 6.9 12.8 7.4 4.8 11.5
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 749,380 373,230 376,145
Without total income 45,130 21,910 23,220 37,140 18,250 18,890
With total income 1,028,705 498,070 530,640 712,245 354,980 357,260
Percentage with total income 95.8 95.8 95.8 95.0 95.1 95.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 133,245 61,265 71,975 89,175 35,580 53,600
$10,000 to $19,999 152,825 63,680 89,150 93,515 36,960 56,560
$20,000 to $29,999 115,060 49,245 65,815 86,675 34,500 52,175
$30,000 to $39,999 100,450 44,925 55,525 73,335 32,130 41,210
$40,000 to $49,999 96,125 43,635 52,490 70,490 33,175 37,320
$50,000 to $59,999 87,185 40,980 46,205 62,445 31,450 31,000
$60,000 to $69,999 75,865 37,625 38,235 51,365 28,510 22,855
$70,000 to $79,999 60,350 31,435 28,915 40,570 24,485 16,085
$80,000 to $89,999 50,770 27,330 23,440 31,440 19,520 11,920
$90,000 to $99,999 42,380 22,805 19,575 26,250 16,215 10,035
$100,000 and over 114,450 75,140 39,310 86,985 62,475 24,510
$100,000 to $149,999 82,750 52,275 30,480 58,565 40,680 17,890
$150,000 and over 31,695 22,865 8,830 28,415 21,795 6,625
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,073,835 519,975 553,855 749,380 373,230 376,150
Without after-tax income 44,765 21,865 22,895 37,010 18,225 18,780
With after-tax income 1,029,070 498,110 530,955 712,375 355,010 357,365
Percentage with after-tax income 95.8 95.8 95.9 95.1 95.1 95.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 139,335 62,495 76,840 90,875 36,085 54,790
$10,000 to $19,999 159,560 67,185 92,375 97,655 38,725 58,930
$20,000 to $29,999 135,590 59,190 76,405 100,035 40,460 59,575
$30,000 to $39,999 127,425 57,705 69,720 92,180 42,085 50,095
$40,000 to $49,999 119,660 55,865 63,795 87,355 43,450 43,910
$50,000 to $59,999 99,760 49,345 50,410 69,290 38,480 30,810
$60,000 to $69,999 76,185 40,485 35,700 49,970 30,460 19,510
$70,000 to $79,999 59,640 32,550 27,090 36,960 23,005 13,955
$80,000 and over 111,910 73,290 38,625 88,055 62,255 25,800
$80,000 to $89,999 40,360 24,115 16,250 27,180 17,610 9,565
$90,000 to $99,999 23,175 15,035 8,140 17,325 11,960 5,365
$100,000 and over 48,375 34,140 14,235 43,555 32,685 10,870
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,073,835 519,980 553,855 749,380 373,235 376,145
Without employment income 300,545 129,810 170,735 173,050 71,650 101,405
With employment income 773,285 390,165 383,125 576,330 301,585 274,740
Percentage with employment income 72.0 75.0 69.2 76.9 80.8 73.0
Under $5,000 (including loss) 92,380 45,375 47,005 56,045 24,765 31,275
$5,000 to $9,999 56,710 25,510 31,200 37,925 15,895 22,030
$10,000 to $19,999 94,460 43,165 51,295 65,325 27,965 37,360
$20,000 to $29,999 74,780 35,085 39,695 55,825 23,765 32,065
$30,000 to $39,999 67,455 32,260 35,200 55,460 25,405 30,050
$40,000 to $49,999 64,295 30,020 34,280 55,750 26,865 28,885
$50,000 to $59,999 61,835 28,885 32,945 51,430 26,250 25,175
$60,000 to $69,999 54,350 26,755 27,595 42,090 24,000 18,090
$70,000 to $79,999 43,635 22,800 20,840 34,395 21,275 13,120
$80,000 and over 163,385 100,315 63,075 122,080 85,395 36,685
$80,000 to $89,999 40,835 21,765 19,065 27,055 17,255 9,800
$90,000 to $99,999 34,545 18,900 15,650 23,455 14,625 8,825
$100,000 and over 88,005 59,645 28,360 71,570 53,520 18,055
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 82,053 ... ... 87,225 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 69,904 ... ... 75,057 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 152,680 ... ... 98,055 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,189 ... ... 47,935 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,211 ... ... 41,497 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 382,815 ... ... 262,770 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 102,423 ... ... 106,260 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 86,781 ... ... 91,076 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 100,760 ... ... 112,619 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 82,029 ... ... 92,480 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 152,680 ... ... 98,075 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 53,108 ... ... 59,678 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,283 ... ... 48,955 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 382,820 ... ... 262,755 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 119,766 ... ... 132,380 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,482 ... ... 108,726 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 535,495 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,045 ... ... 5,945 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 6,965 ... ... 3,715 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,275 ... ... 5,165 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,185 ... ... 8,960 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 16,425 ... ... 12,595 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 16,305 ... ... 10,135 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 17,340 ... ... 10,675 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 18,210 ... ... 11,685 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 18,735 ... ... 11,660 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 18,715 ... ... 11,920 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 37,900 ... ... 24,290 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 37,130 ... ... 24,405 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 34,455 ... ... 23,325 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 33,010 ... ... 21,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 30,555 ... ... 20,695 ... ...
$100,000 and over 211,255 ... ... 153,885 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 62,625 ... ... 43,970 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 45,925 ... ... 33,125 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 56,635 ... ... 40,385 ... ...
$200,000 and over 46,070 ... ... 36,400 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
Under $5,000 8,510 ... ... 6,225 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 7,090 ... ... 3,770 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 13,465 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 17,980 ... ... 9,320 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 18,500 ... ... 13,480 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 18,995 ... ... 11,560 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 21,435 ... ... 12,875 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 22,975 ... ... 14,125 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 23,815 ... ... 14,795 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 24,180 ... ... 15,210 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 47,325 ... ... 30,590 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 43,920 ... ... 29,205 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 41,150 ... ... 27,310 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 36,895 ... ... 25,495 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 32,040 ... ... 22,435 ... ...
$100,000 and over 157,220 ... ... 119,135 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 61,155 ... ... 44,215 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 40,210 ... ... 29,245 ... ...
$150,000 and over 55,855 ... ... 45,675 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 364,260 ... ... 244,435 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 103,954 ... ... 105,101 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 87,807 ... ... 90,025 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 134,365 ... ... 83,525 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 96,455 ... ... 100,821 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 81,260 ... ... 85,642 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 161,365 ... ... 112,650 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 132,633 ... ... 125,416 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,386 ... ... 106,474 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 58,185 ... ... 38,025 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,624 ... ... 62,791 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 54,863 ... ... 56,914 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 364,270 ... ... 244,235 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 121,444 ... ... 132,588 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 98,577 ... ... 108,579 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 134,470 ... ... 83,505 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 113,491 ... ... 132,253 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 91,361 ... ... 106,714 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 161,420 ... ... 112,720 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 148,182 ... ... 153,451 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,540 ... ... 125,412 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 58,035 ... ... 37,770 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 70,115 ... ... 76,259 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 60,044 ... ... 65,861 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 207,010 98,805 108,205 157,810 84,815 72,995
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 37,610 36,830 38,252 41,697 45,587 37,593
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,367 32,607 33,951 36,995 39,683 34,027
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 206,575 98,480 108,100 157,765 84,825 72,940
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 47,046 47,219 46,889 52,314 56,488 47,461
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 43,421 46,146 40,252
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,300,730 635,585 665,145 913,580 457,210 456,375
In the bottom half of the distribution 529,735 253,600 276,140 375,455 181,915 193,540
In the bottom decile 117,085 57,600 59,485 76,415 37,485 38,930
In the second decile 100,310 46,635 53,675 69,260 32,005 37,250
In the third decile 97,770 46,490 51,280 71,660 34,285 37,375
In the fourth decile 102,665 48,925 53,740 75,965 37,405 38,565
In the fifth decile 111,915 53,955 57,965 82,150 40,730 41,420
In the top half of the distribution 770,995 381,985 389,010 538,125 275,295 262,835
In the sixth decile 124,020 59,975 64,040 87,485 43,610 43,875
In the seventh decile 137,795 67,360 70,430 93,285 47,125 46,160
In the eighth decile 156,470 77,515 78,955 102,770 52,610 50,160
In the ninth decile 180,230 89,855 90,380 118,060 60,660 57,400
In the top decile 172,485 87,285 85,200 136,525 71,290 65,235
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 1,300,730 635,585 665,145 913,580 457,210 456,375
0 to 17 years 272,405 138,765 133,640 193,235 98,860 94,380
0 to 5 years 87,655 44,630 43,025 71,515 36,475 35,035
18 to 64 years 845,815 412,545 433,270 619,535 312,185 307,350
65 years and over 182,515 84,280 98,235 100,815 46,170 54,650
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 159,040 75,425 83,615 99,735 47,255 52,480
0 to 17 years 40,600 21,030 19,570 31,190 15,955 15,240
0 to 5 years 13,940 7,290 6,655 12,270 6,280 5,985
18 to 64 years 99,465 47,110 52,360 59,930 28,155 31,770
65 years and over 18,965 7,280 11,685 8,620 3,145 5,470
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 12.2 11.9 12.6 10.9 10.3 11.5
0 to 17 years (%) 14.9 15.2 14.6 16.1 16.1 16.1
0 to 5 years (%) 15.9 16.3 15.5 17.2 17.2 17.1
18 to 64 years (%) 11.8 11.4 12.1 9.7 9.0 10.3
65 years and over (%) 10.4 8.6 11.9 8.6 6.8 10.0
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 129,610 63,115 66,495 91,090 44,565 46,520
0 to 17 years 29,355 15,145 14,205 25,155 12,830 12,320
0 to 5 years 10,245 5,360 4,890 9,920 5,070 4,850
18 to 64 years 88,910 43,765 45,150 61,135 29,895 31,240
65 years and over 11,345 4,200 7,145 4,800 1,840 2,955
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 9.7 10.2
0 to 17 years (%) 10.8 10.9 10.6 13.0 13.0 13.1
0 to 5 years (%) 11.7 12.0 11.4 13.9 13.9 13.8
18 to 64 years (%) 10.5 10.6 10.4 9.9 9.6 10.2
65 years and over (%) 6.2 5.0 7.3 4.8 4.0 5.4
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 1,300,730 635,600 665,135 913,585 457,210 456,375
Official languages 1,285,210 629,390 655,820 893,915 449,325 444,585
English 1,177,535 581,350 596,185 892,545 448,740 443,805
French 691,235 325,890 365,345 67,445 31,990 35,455
Non-official languages 331,375 156,060 175,305 357,820 174,580 183,240
Aboriginal languages 1,615 610 1,005 3,660 1,475 2,185
Algonquian languages 935 365 570 3,100 1,195 1,910
Blackfoot 10 0 0 40 10 30
Cree-Montagnais languages 570 210 360 2,960 1,145 1,815
Atikamekw 0 10 10 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 20 0 15
Naskapi 15 10 10 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 80 35 45 10 0 15
Plains Cree 10 10 0 855 310 540
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 60 15 40 25 10 15
Woods Cree 20 10 0 215 100 115
Cree, n.o.s. 360 125 235 1,840 715 1,120
Eastern Algonquian languages 60 35 25 10 10 0
Malecite 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 50 30 20 0 10 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 315 120 195 125 40 90
Algonquin 80 35 50 0 0 0
Ojibway 215 80 135 125 35 85
Oji-Cree 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 15 270 115 160
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 15 275 115 160
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 10
Carrier 0 0 0 25 10 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 10 0 0
Dene 15 0 10 175 70 105
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 40 25 20
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 35 20 10
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 20 10 10
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Tutchone languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 0
Inuit languages 600 225 380 60 30 35
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 15 0 15
Inuktitut 550 205 340 30 15 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 45 15 30 15 15 0
Iroquoian languages 50 10 35 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 10 0
Mohawk 55 15 40 10 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 50 30 20
Salish languages 0 0 0 25 10 15
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 145 80 70
Dakota 0 0 0 70 40 30
Stoney 0 0 0 85 45 40
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 20 10 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 0 10 0 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 15 10 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 329,835 155,485 174,350 354,280 173,170 181,110
Afro-Asiatic languages 72,850 36,795 36,055 43,075 22,315 20,760
Berber languages 1,340 735 610 205 105 100
Kabyle 925 470 450 85 45 40
Berber languages, n.i.e. 425 265 160 120 60 60
Cushitic languages 9,680 4,345 5,335 9,765 4,975 4,785
Bilen 90 55 35 245 140 100
Oromo 395 185 210 1,200 645 560
Somali 9,130 4,065 5,065 8,370 4,215 4,155
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 140 60 85 30 10 20
Semitic languages 63,250 32,445 30,805 34,290 17,870 16,425
Amharic 2,135 1,010 1,125 4,040 2,055 1,985
Arabic 58,430 30,115 28,315 26,705 14,050 12,660
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 95 30 60 60 35 25
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 20 15 0
Harari 40 20 15 240 95 140
Hebrew 1,945 1,055 890 1,390 730 660
Maltese 70 20 45 40 20 20
Tigrigna 1,225 515 705 3,120 1,580 1,535
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 240 150 85 155 85 70
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 200 105 95 150 85 65
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,570 4,535 5,035 12,500 5,840 6,660
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,790 820 970 1,065 510 555
Vietnamese 7,835 3,745 4,095 11,485 5,355 6,125
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 10 10
Austronesian languages 10,815 3,990 6,820 47,290 20,890 26,395
Bikol 30 10 20 60 25 30
Cebuano 600 215 385 2,290 1,035 1,250
Fijian 10 0 10 130 85 50
Hiligaynon 180 65 120 475 190 280
Ilocano 715 305 415 2,190 930 1,260
Malagasy 200 100 100 15 0 0
Malay 705 310 400 1,105 510 595
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 25 45 485 220 270
Pangasinan 60 25 40 165 70 95
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9,530 3,420 6,110 44,790 19,725 25,065
Waray-Waray 35 0 25 105 35 70
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 115 55 60 410 170 240
Creole languages 12,385 5,345 7,040 2,015 1,085 920
Haitian Creole 700 295 400 115 65 50
Creole, n.o.s. 11,035 4,760 6,280 1,205 670 535
Creole languages, n.i.e. 700 310 390 705 365 340
Dravidian languages 5,135 2,595 2,540 8,495 4,470 4,025
Kannada 465 235 235 340 165 175
Malayalam 845 380 465 4,390 2,250 2,140
Tamil 3,390 1,735 1,655 2,960 1,610 1,350
Telugu 805 425 380 1,295 690 605
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 65 35 25
Hmong-Mien languages 0 10 0 30 15 10
Indo-European languages 161,040 75,675 85,365 169,120 84,245 84,875
Albanian 870 425 440 880 485 395
Armenian 745 395 350 185 75 110
Balto-Slavic languages 28,735 13,310 15,425 33,535 15,825 17,710
Baltic languages 570 245 320 420 200 220
Latvian 285 120 170 195 90 105
Lithuanian 285 125 160 225 110 115
Slavic languages 28,275 13,110 15,170 33,305 15,715 17,585
Belarusan 165 75 90 95 45 45
Bosnian 1,265 600 665 1,110 540 570
Bulgarian 1,290 605 690 465 240 230
Croatian 2,115 1,045 1,070 2,460 1,350 1,105
Czech 1,435 615 820 800 355 445
Macedonian 120 50 75 220 105 120
Polish 7,070 3,240 3,835 9,790 4,765 5,015
Russian 10,705 4,995 5,710 8,175 3,885 4,295
Serbian 2,785 1,380 1,410 2,305 1,110 1,195
Serbo-Croatian 995 540 460 420 200 215
Slovak 1,035 430 610 540 295 240
Slovene (Slovenian) 295 135 155 220 115 100
Ukrainian 2,660 1,130 1,540 11,210 4,785 6,425
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 60 15 45 90 45 50
Celtic languages 430 205 225 330 205 125
Scottish Gaelic 175 85 90 125 65 55
Welsh 100 35 60 65 45 20
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 165 90 80 145 95 50
Germanic languages 19,985 9,610 10,370 18,965 9,315 9,655
Afrikaans 455 225 225 795 395 405
Danish 495 235 260 475 220 250
Dutch 3,440 1,635 1,805 2,860 1,390 1,475
Frisian 70 30 40 65 45 25
German 14,705 7,120 7,585 14,295 7,110 7,180
Icelandic 55 25 30 35 15 20
Norwegian 380 160 220 315 125 195
Swedish 645 320 330 410 210 200
Vlaams (Flemish) 130 50 80 35 10 25
Yiddish 355 185 170 70 35 35
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 10 0 10
Greek 3,365 1,735 1,630 1,300 635 665
Indo-Iranian languages 36,835 18,640 18,200 75,425 38,920 36,505
Indo-Aryan languages 26,495 13,405 13,090 68,980 35,490 33,485
Bengali 4,320 2,210 2,105 2,760 1,460 1,300
Gujarati 2,290 1,235 1,060 7,275 3,620 3,655
Hindi 10,595 5,465 5,130 26,305 13,735 12,570
Kashmiri 10 0 10 50 30 20
Konkani 145 75 65 125 50 75
Marathi 580 315 260 815 450 365
Nepali 1,300 660 645 1,925 1,040 880
Oriya (Odia) 75 40 30 100 55 45
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,440 3,315 3,125 34,305 17,695 16,605
Sindhi 505 220 280 1,675 770 910
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,080 495 590 1,695 860 835
Urdu 7,490 3,720 3,770 11,850 6,170 5,675
Iranian languages 10,910 5,535 5,370 6,935 3,670 3,265
Kurdish 890 495 395 855 520 335
Pashto 1,425 770 655 790 435 355
Persian (Farsi) 9,435 4,735 4,700 5,510 2,865 2,645
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 205 120 90 450 250 210
Italic (Romance) languages 76,665 34,570 42,095 42,430 20,840 21,585
Catalan 95 40 55 75 40 35
Italian 17,420 8,395 9,030 7,250 3,610 3,640
Portuguese 9,915 4,820 5,100 5,290 2,615 2,670
Romanian 4,210 2,010 2,200 2,795 1,435 1,360
Spanish 49,510 21,430 28,080 28,510 13,865 14,650
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 130 85 50 85 40 40
Japanese 2,800 1,350 1,450 2,140 930 1,200
Kartvelian languages 45 25 25 60 20 35
Georgian 50 25 20 60 25 40
Korean 2,795 1,185 1,610 6,685 3,155 3,530
Mongolic languages 60 30 30 150 65 80
Mongolian 55 30 25 145 65 80
Niger-Congo languages 16,450 7,595 8,850 12,615 6,395 6,215
Akan (Twi) 700 360 345 1,370 680 690
Bamanankan 390 175 210 25 15 15
Edo 115 50 65 250 115 130
Ewe 375 185 185 150 80 70
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 435 205 225 155 80 80
Ga 185 90 95 185 100 85
Ganda 225 70 155 425 205 215
Igbo 335 185 145 600 330 270
Lingala 2,525 1,105 1,420 700 340 360
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,560 1,125 1,435 580 280 305
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,810 770 1,035 895 470 425
Shona 200 75 125 895 440 450
Swahili 4,380 2,045 2,335 3,380 1,800 1,580
Wolof 710 335 370 225 135 90
Yoruba 905 485 420 1,555 805 745
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,925 1,895 2,035 3,115 1,515 1,600
Nilo-Saharan languages 380 165 215 925 455 465
Dinka 190 85 105 570 260 310
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 190 80 110 355 195 160
Sign languages 2,135 870 1,265 2,075 835 1,240
American Sign Language 1,040 350 685 1,245 450 800
Quebec Sign Language 240 85 160 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 940 460 480 840 385 450
Sino-Tibetan languages 38,820 18,405 20,415 53,530 25,835 27,690
Chinese languages 37,925 17,980 19,945 52,725 25,415 27,305
Cantonese 13,125 6,240 6,880 27,980 13,370 14,610
Hakka 265 125 140 660 285 370
Mandarin 26,420 12,260 14,160 27,395 13,080 14,315
Min Dong 40 20 25 20 10 15
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,120 510 605 1,535 690 850
Wu (Shanghainese) 435 210 220 255 120 135
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,140 595 545 2,330 1,180 1,155
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 45 20 25
Tibeto-Burman languages 930 440 485 830 430 395
Burmese 315 145 165 235 120 110
Karenic languages 370 185 185 450 230 225
Tibetan 55 30 20 45 20 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 365 150 205 150 80 70
Tai-Kadai languages 1,225 515 715 1,085 445 640
Lao 590 265 325 515 240 275
Thai 730 285 445 650 220 430
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages 2,750 1,390 1,360 2,785 1,535 1,255
Azerbaijani 160 95 70 225 120 105
Turkish 2,335 1,195 1,145 2,290 1,275 1,020
Uyghur 40 25 15 145 70 75
Uzbek 120 40 80 145 80 70
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 65 30 35
Uralic languages 2,835 1,385 1,450 1,815 850 965
Estonian 245 120 130 25 15 10
Finnish 520 235 280 290 95 190
Hungarian 2,075 1,030 1,045 1,505 735 765
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 560 330 230 640 370 275
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,300,735 635,600 665,130 913,585 457,210 456,370
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,225,865 599,815 626,050 793,725 397,565 396,165
Canadian citizens aged under 18 260,450 132,740 127,705 173,215 88,605 84,610
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 965,415 467,070 498,345 620,515 308,960 311,555
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 74,865 35,785 39,080 119,860 59,645 60,215
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 1,300,735 635,600 665,135 913,585 457,210 456,370
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,027,730 506,010 521,720 613,865 309,585 304,280
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 255,800 120,725 135,075 274,360 134,350 140,005
Before 1981 60,785 29,340 31,445 48,220 24,090 24,135
1981 to 1990 33,985 16,505 17,480 30,460 15,010 15,455
1991 to 2000 57,145 26,170 30,975 43,245 20,325 22,915
2001 to 2010 66,000 30,565 35,435 80,875 39,850 41,025
2001 to 2005 30,955 14,270 16,680 33,690 16,395 17,295
2006 to 2010 35,045 16,290 18,750 47,185 23,450 23,730
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 37,890 18,150 19,740 71,555 35,075 36,480
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 17,200 8,865 8,335 25,360 13,275 12,085
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 255,800 120,730 135,075 274,355 134,350 140,010
Under 5 years 28,605 14,045 14,555 25,255 13,065 12,190
5 to 14 years 45,360 23,135 22,225 45,825 23,775 22,050
15 to 24 years 53,075 24,075 29,000 56,420 25,910 30,510
25 to 44 years 107,900 50,140 57,760 123,445 60,725 62,715
45 years and over 20,865 9,330 11,535 23,410 10,870 12,540
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 54 255,800 120,725 135,075 274,355 134,350 140,010
Americas 41,155 18,270 22,885 26,650 12,960 13,685
Brazil 1,290 600 695 655 270 390
Colombia 2,745 1,125 1,620 2,455 1,260 1,195
El Salvador 2,165 1,030 1,135 2,895 1,465 1,430
Guyana 1,420 665 755 1,265 575 690
Haiti 8,515 3,650 4,865 505 275 230
Jamaica 3,175 1,385 1,790 2,510 1,155 1,355
Mexico 1,825 725 1,100 2,045 1,040 1,010
Peru 1,165 550 615 475 190 290
Trinidad and Tobago 1,360 525 830 1,405 690 710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 9,530 4,375 5,160 6,230 3,005 3,220
Other places of birth in Americas 7,960 3,645 4,315 6,205 3,030 3,175
Europe 66,815 32,050 34,760 49,280 24,425 24,850
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,345 1,150 1,195 1,815 925 890
Croatia 1,020 500 520 1,255 655 600
France 4,470 2,105 2,370 575 265 310
Germany 4,560 1,965 2,595 4,745 2,340 2,405
Greece 990 530 460 560 320 235
Hungary 885 465 430 755 370 385
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 920 435 475 975 550 425
Italy 5,675 2,960 2,715 3,050 1,590 1,460
Netherlands 2,280 1,165 1,115 2,200 1,200 1,000
Poland 4,530 2,025 2,500 6,965 3,355 3,610
Portugal 3,435 1,675 1,760 2,335 1,160 1,170
Romania 3,370 1,610 1,760 2,130 1,085 1,045
Russian Federation 3,195 1,335 1,850 1,975 870 1,100
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,070 520 550 810 360 450
Ukraine 2,005 940 1,065 3,445 1,520 1,925
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 17,230 8,660 8,565 10,175 5,190 4,980
Other places of birth in Europe 8,840 4,010 4,825 5,520 2,670 2,855
Africa 41,490 19,790 21,700 35,155 18,180 16,970
Algeria 2,245 1,150 1,090 350 185 170
Egypt 3,745 1,990 1,755 1,860 1,045 820
Ethiopia 2,320 1,085 1,245 3,950 2,020 1,935
Kenya 1,160 580 580 1,840 955 885
Morocco 2,775 1,370 1,405 775 480 295
Nigeria 1,385 655 735 3,045 1,610 1,430
Somalia 3,985 1,530 2,455 4,570 2,250 2,320
South Africa, Republic of 965 515 450 1,715 825 890
Other places of birth in Africa 22,900 10,925 11,980 17,050 8,820 8,230
Asia 105,415 50,115 55,300 159,590 76,970 82,620
Afghanistan 2,510 1,265 1,240 1,455 750 705
Bangladesh 2,700 1,405 1,300 1,555 785 775
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,900 8,150 10,755 19,150 8,790 10,360
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 3,095 1,545 1,550 7,145 3,460 3,685
India 10,685 5,350 5,330 37,035 18,895 18,140
IranCensus data footnote 61 4,900 2,465 2,430 2,525 1,350 1,180
Iraq 3,870 2,070 1,800 1,965 1,060 905
Japan 775 190 585 590 160 425
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,855 805 1,050 4,640 2,175 2,465
Lebanon 13,560 7,115 6,440 4,690 2,530 2,160
Pakistan 3,980 1,980 1,995 7,950 4,085 3,870
Philippines 9,305 3,465 5,835 40,585 17,950 22,635
Sri Lanka 2,400 1,145 1,245 2,000 990 1,015
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,615 1,840 1,775 1,985 1,080 895
Taiwan 880 370 515 965 420 545
Viet Nam 5,980 2,745 3,235 10,180 4,775 5,405
Other places of birth in Asia 16,410 8,195 8,215 15,180 7,720 7,460
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 930 495 430 3,685 1,805 1,875
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 71,555 35,070 36,480
Americas 5,595 2,615 2,975 5,095 2,450 2,645
Brazil 200 115 80 210 90 120
Colombia 515 235 280 515 225 295
Cuba 220 105 115 200 95 110
Haiti 1,780 795 990 170 95 75
Jamaica 145 85 60 630 275 350
Mexico 320 125 195 820 440 390
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,360 715 645 1,205 570 635
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 170 60 110 210 75 135
Other places of birth in Americas 885 385 495 1,135 590 545
Europe 3,695 1,780 1,920 5,825 2,970 2,860
France 655 335 315 90 45 45
Germany 175 75 100 385 215 170
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 95 65 30 370 250 125
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 75 35 45 175 70 95
Romania 240 110 130 345 165 180
Russian Federation 420 160 260 410 155 255
Ukraine 275 135 140 845 385 465
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 665 340 320 1,105 635 475
Other places of birth in Europe 1,095 530 570 2,090 1,040 1,045
Africa 9,800 4,635 5,170 11,455 5,800 5,660
Algeria 390 170 220 45 10 30
Cameroon 755 410 350 370 175 195
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1,085 470 615 515 240 280
Côte d'Ivoire 425 180 240 270 115 150
Egypt 850 460 385 700 380 320
Eritrea 245 115 130 990 520 470
Ethiopia 335 125 215 1,195 625 575
Morocco 485 230 250 240 140 100
Nigeria 440 200 235 1,495 785 710
Somalia 370 155 215 1,380 685 695
South Africa, Republic of 110 55 55 425 215 210
Tunisia 215 105 105 150 75 75
Other places of birth in Africa 4,095 1,955 2,135 3,680 1,825 1,850
Asia 18,645 9,035 9,610 48,605 23,575 25,035
Afghanistan 550 280 270 215 110 105
Bangladesh 540 270 270 550 265 285
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,855 1,220 1,635 3,605 1,630 1,970
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 85 45 35 305 110 195
India 1,950 1,070 875 13,125 6,815 6,310
IranCensus data footnote 61 880 415 465 880 480 405
Iraq 1,155 600 555 685 345 335
Israel 205 110 90 240 130 110
Japan 115 25 85 185 65 125
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 255 90 165 1,460 735 720
Lebanon 1,115 585 530 730 370 360
Nepal 290 160 125 1,075 565 510
Pakistan 695 380 310 1,960 980 985
Philippines 2,740 1,105 1,640 18,285 8,390 9,890
Saudi Arabia 375 220 155 360 200 160
Sri Lanka 220 95 130 720 340 380
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,130 1,145 990 1,375 735 640
Taiwan 50 25 30 130 40 85
Turkey 195 100 95 215 135 85
United Arab Emirates 355 220 135 295 160 135
Viet Nam 210 80 130 725 285 440
Other places of birth in Asia 1,685 795 890 1,490 685 805
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 150 80 70 575 285 290
Australia 135 85 55 170 90 85
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 20 0 15 400 195 205
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 913,585 457,210 456,375
First generationCensus data footnote 69 284,330 135,415 148,915 304,795 150,175 154,620
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 225,575 113,220 112,355 196,420 99,020 97,405
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 790,830 386,960 403,865 412,370 208,015 204,355
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 198,425 93,110 105,315 230,295 112,385 117,910
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 91,590 46,095 45,500 121,945 61,885 60,055
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 38,645 23,835 14,810 49,650 30,900 18,750
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 52,945 22,260 30,685 72,290 30,980 41,305
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 56,905 22,645 34,260 66,270 27,565 38,710
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 47,655 23,400 24,250 40,500 22,105 18,390
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 2,280 960 1,315 1,585 835 750
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 913,585 457,210 456,370
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 38,120 18,150 19,965 50,280 23,490 26,785
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 36,225 17,310 18,915 49,000 22,895 26,105
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 17,790 8,400 9,385 22,840 10,425 12,415
Métis 17,155 8,325 8,825 25,440 12,090 13,350
Inuk (Inuit) 1,280 580 700 715 375 340
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 765 335 440 765 360 400
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,125 505 615 515 235 280
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,262,615 617,450 645,165 863,305 433,715 429,590
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,300,735 635,600 665,130 913,580 457,210 456,375
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 9,395 4,360 5,040 19,880 8,885 10,990
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,291,335 631,240 660,095 893,705 448,325 445,385
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,300,735 635,600 665,135 913,585 457,210 456,375
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 10,670 4,970 5,700 15,955 7,260 8,695
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 10,400 4,855 5,540 15,135 6,890 8,240
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 7,515 3,515 3,995 10,460 4,735 5,725
Métis single ancestry 2,295 1,080 1,215 4,505 2,075 2,430
Inuit single ancestry 595 260 330 165 75 95
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 275 110 160 820 370 450
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 250 110 145 775 345 425
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 20 15 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 20 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 10 10 10 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 63,450 29,520 33,925 42,130 20,205 21,925
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 61,885 28,870 33,010 39,685 19,165 20,520
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 44,780 20,705 24,075 22,480 10,895 11,585
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,020 7,670 8,345 16,610 7,965 8,645
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,080 490 595 595 305 290
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,565 650 915 2,440 1,040 1,405
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,415 585 825 2,315 1,000 1,315
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 105 50 55 65 20 45
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 45 10 35 55 20 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,226,610 601,110 625,505 855,500 429,745 425,755
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,300,730 635,600 665,130 913,585 457,210 456,370
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 280,985 135,945 145,040 339,035 168,615 170,425
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 39,980 20,320 19,655 86,550 44,685 41,860
Chinese 43,775 20,665 23,105 57,715 28,075 29,645
Black 77,995 37,060 40,935 54,285 27,815 26,470
Filipino 12,715 5,085 7,630 53,980 24,555 29,430
Latin American 15,630 7,180 8,460 16,980 8,650 8,335
Arab 49,520 25,960 23,565 23,970 12,785 11,190
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,725 6,495 7,230 16,305 7,845 8,460
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 9,925 5,075 4,855 6,390 3,300 3,095
Korean 3,260 1,470 1,800 7,025 3,365 3,660
Japanese 2,625 1,085 1,540 1,940 740 1,195
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,095 1,400 1,690 3,655 1,705 1,950
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 8,720 4,140 4,580 10,255 5,115 5,135
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,019,750 499,655 520,090 574,545 288,595 285,950
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 1,300,735 635,605 665,135 913,585 457,210 456,375
North American Aboriginal origins 74,120 34,495 39,630 58,080 27,465 30,615
First Nations (North American Indian) 54,090 24,980 29,110 36,125 17,010 19,115
Inuit 1,850 820 1,030 940 445 490
Métis 20,035 9,465 10,565 24,295 11,420 12,875
Other North American origins 501,820 245,715 256,100 168,865 85,990 82,870
Acadian 5,515 2,735 2,780 1,140 640 500
American 14,165 6,970 7,200 12,540 6,080 6,465
Canadian 484,255 236,715 247,540 159,070 80,990 78,080
New Brunswicker 80 50 30 10 0 0
Newfoundlander 780 485 295 380 235 145
Nova Scotian 120 70 45 65 45 15
Ontarian 650 300 350 10 0 0
Québécois 6,590 3,420 3,170 315 180 135
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 30 20 15 55 20 30
European origins 772,545 377,715 394,830 509,695 254,155 255,540
British Isles origins 468,015 228,955 239,060 283,430 142,360 141,070
Channel Islander 115 35 75 45 10 35
Cornish 85 50 35 55 30 25
English 224,680 111,250 113,430 153,740 76,265 77,475
Irish 244,575 116,050 128,530 113,795 55,845 57,950
Manx 185 110 80 205 100 100
Scottish 197,645 96,760 100,885 126,100 62,595 63,505
Welsh 18,780 9,045 9,735 15,155 7,350 7,810
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 37,045 17,455 19,590 17,660 8,550 9,115
French origins 300,550 145,090 155,470 85,655 41,405 44,250
Alsatian 100 40 60 60 40 25
Breton 485 260 225 30 20 15
Corsican 95 70 25 70 45 25
French 300,290 144,935 155,350 85,565 41,345 44,215
Western European origins (except French origins) 136,795 66,595 70,200 160,235 79,155 81,080
Austrian 6,485 3,190 3,295 8,775 4,135 4,640
Bavarian 70 20 50 40 15 20
Belgian 6,555 3,035 3,515 3,595 1,720 1,875
Dutch 33,515 16,725 16,795 33,265 16,315 16,950
Flemish 545 285 260 355 195 160
Frisian 75 50 25 90 65 25
German 94,385 45,625 48,760 124,170 61,225 62,945
Luxembourger 170 95 75 110 60 55
Swiss 5,640 2,745 2,895 3,615 1,895 1,720
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 150 70 75 120 45 80
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 26,295 13,160 13,140 54,800 26,210 28,590
Danish 5,950 3,105 2,845 9,140 4,375 4,765
Finnish 4,265 2,110 2,155 3,285 1,560 1,725
Icelandic 1,600 755 845 3,330 1,735 1,595
Norwegian 7,180 3,545 3,630 25,330 12,145 13,190
Swedish 7,640 3,665 3,975 17,045 7,660 9,385
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,660 960 705 2,695 1,305 1,395
Eastern European origins 98,045 47,125 50,915 161,670 77,950 83,725
Bulgarian 1,795 840 955 640 340 295
Byelorussian 985 475 515 895 470 420
Czech 3,930 1,770 2,160 3,930 1,930 2,000
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 810 345 465 1,655 805 855
Estonian 985 440 545 480 235 245
Hungarian 9,650 4,695 4,950 9,630 4,610 5,025
Latvian 1,180 505 680 870 395 470
Lithuanian 2,600 1,305 1,295 1,260 610 655
Moldovan 520 235 285 335 145 190
Polish 36,975 17,690 19,285 46,705 22,385 24,325
Romanian 7,895 3,830 4,070 8,285 4,035 4,250
Russian 17,230 8,030 9,205 18,660 8,895 9,760
Slovak 2,810 1,310 1,500 2,130 1,020 1,105
Ukrainian 28,150 13,675 14,475 98,820 47,525 51,295
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,055 570 490 480 250 235
Southern European origins 100,355 48,975 51,380 58,880 29,385 29,500
Albanian 1,190 580 605 805 445 365
Bosnian 1,665 785 875 1,420 700 720
Catalan 20 10 10 35 30 10
Croatian 4,130 2,010 2,125 4,175 2,315 1,860
Cypriot 165 65 100 25 10 10
Greek 8,005 4,025 3,980 3,650 1,905 1,750
Italian 53,825 26,685 27,140 23,890 11,950 11,945
Kosovar 60 25 30 170 90 85
Macedonian 625 240 385 355 185 175
Maltese 705 340 370 280 160 125
Montenegrin 195 105 90 100 65 40
Portuguese 14,625 7,105 7,525 8,650 4,430 4,220
Serbian 3,635 1,850 1,785 2,990 1,455 1,535
Sicilian 310 140 170 80 40 40
Slovenian 1,350 645 710 940 485 450
Spanish 15,605 7,115 8,485 13,845 6,405 7,440
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,190 585 610 1,125 560 560
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 85 35 50 55 35 25
Other European origins 9,230 4,780 4,450 5,700 3,035 2,670
Basque 395 210 185 85 30 55
Jewish 6,220 3,240 2,980 3,060 1,665 1,395
Roma (Gypsy) 95 40 55 90 40 50
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 250 125 125 185 90 90
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,340 1,195 1,140 2,325 1,225 1,100
Caribbean origins 31,680 14,600 17,075 13,200 6,585 6,620
Antiguan 275 155 120 120 55 65
Bahamian 175 115 65 100 70 30
Barbadian 1,390 600 795 740 350 390
Bermudan 105 55 50 25 15 15
Carib 135 50 90 30 15 10
Cuban 1,560 765 795 770 405 365
Dominican 960 435 530 315 160 150
Grenadian 320 165 155 325 175 145
Guadeloupean 20 0 15 0 0 0
Haitian 13,790 6,305 7,480 810 455 360
Jamaican 8,640 4,035 4,610 6,445 3,185 3,260
Kittitian/Nevisian 65 40 25 25 0 20
Martinican 50 20 30 0 0 0
Montserratan 45 25 20 15 0 15
Puerto Rican 140 65 75 50 15 30
St. Lucian 815 330 480 210 115 95
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,245 1,015 1,225 2,175 1,140 1,035
Vincentian/Grenadinian 255 90 160 130 45 85
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,730 755 975 960 465 500
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,190 560 630 830 405 425
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,005 11,285 12,720 21,365 10,685 10,675
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 1,130 535 600 680 300 375
Arawak 75 35 40 15 15 0
Argentinian 800 435 365 280 160 120
Belizean 95 45 55 45 25 15
Bolivian 220 105 115 50 20 30
Brazilian 1,445 735 710 795 395 405
Chilean 1,395 695 695 3,525 1,745 1,785
Colombian 3,755 1,735 2,020 3,335 1,660 1,670
Costa Rican 205 85 115 125 65 60
Ecuadorian 280 160 120 240 115 125
Guatemalan 580 205 375 635 335 305
Guyanese 2,090 1,005 1,085 1,420 690 730
Hispanic 420 225 195 650 345 310
Honduran 350 115 230 130 75 50
Maya 435 225 210 220 110 115
Mexican 4,000 1,825 2,175 4,135 2,135 2,000
Nicaraguan 1,260 640 615 495 265 235
Panamanian 130 65 65 100 50 50
Paraguayan 45 15 25 25 15 10
Peruvian 1,760 860 905 770 375 400
Salvadorean 2,700 1,305 1,395 3,695 1,855 1,840
Uruguayan 140 60 85 125 80 50
Venezuelan 1,190 490 700 555 250 300
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,450 620 825 880 460 420
African origins 74,715 36,465 38,255 55,415 28,480 26,935
Central and West African origins 18,910 9,315 9,590 12,255 6,405 5,850
Akan 130 75 60 25 20 10
Angolan 250 115 130 120 75 45
Ashanti 20 15 0 40 20 15
Beninese 615 330 285 40 25 15
Burkinabe 505 240 270 55 30 30
Cameroonian 2,275 1,165 1,110 730 355 375
Chadian 225 125 105 10 10 0
Congolese 6,005 2,785 3,215 2,165 1,125 1,040
Edo 50 20 30 135 85 50
Ewe 70 50 25 55 30 25
Gabonese 250 125 125 0 0 0
Gambian 45 35 10 40 25 10
Ghanaian 1,550 830 720 2,005 1,045 960
Guinean 625 285 335 260 130 130
Ibo 115 55 60 385 220 170
Ivorian 1,160 530 625 395 210 185
Liberian 95 55 40 635 305 335
Malian 585 265 325 35 15 20
Malinké 125 65 65 70 45 30
Nigerian 2,305 1,175 1,135 3,350 1,720 1,625
Peulh 200 95 105 60 40 20
Senegalese 890 390 500 250 155 90
Sierra Leonean 95 45 55 455 235 225
Togolese 805 430 375 45 20 30
Wolof 65 40 25 25 10 15
Yoruba 440 245 195 810 405 405
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 1,540 770 770 840 475 370
North African origins 18,520 9,625 8,890 8,720 4,555 4,160
Algerian 2,590 1,290 1,300 445 200 245
Berber 1,825 975 850 240 155 85
Coptic 120 60 60 55 30 30
Dinka 50 20 25 200 105 100
Egyptian 6,555 3,465 3,090 3,095 1,620 1,475
Libyan 1,300 670 630 590 300 290
Maure 100 60 45 30 20 15
Moroccan 4,385 2,220 2,165 1,100 600 500
Sudanese 865 435 430 2,710 1,425 1,280
Tunisian 1,170 660 510 340 160 180
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 650 325 330 210 105 105
Southern and East African origins 26,945 12,710 14,235 26,255 13,560 12,695
Afrikaner 50 30 25 50 30 15
Amhara 95 55 35 185 95 90
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 590 280 315 415 230 185
Burundian 3,180 1,485 1,695 665 365 300
Djiboutian 880 370 515 155 85 70
Eritrean 1,390 640 755 3,465 1,780 1,690
Ethiopian 3,025 1,380 1,650 5,210 2,605 2,605
Harari 10 10 0 120 60 55
Kenyan 665 335 325 880 470 405
Malagasy 405 185 220 50 30 20
Mauritian 385 175 210 205 105 100
Oromo 285 145 135 550 345 205
Rwandan 2,445 1,095 1,345 1,100 580 520
Seychellois 30 10 20 0 10 0
Somali 10,700 5,055 5,640 9,760 4,980 4,780
South African 1,285 635 650 1,235 620 610
Tanzanian 360 155 205 450 290 165
Tigrian 200 100 100 255 130 125
Ugandan 430 205 220 625 345 275
Zambian 150 70 85 90 50 40
Zimbabwean 335 160 175 1,245 630 615
Zulu 55 45 20 155 70 80
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,485 755 730 1,390 710 680
Other African origins 12,325 5,835 6,490 9,360 4,615 4,745
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,450 590 855 1,000 500 500
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 11,115 5,365 5,755 8,540 4,205 4,330
Asian origins 197,900 96,975 100,925 267,595 132,065 135,530
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 74,700 38,535 36,165 36,990 19,470 17,520
Afghan 4,115 2,090 2,030 2,415 1,275 1,135
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 8,620 4,475 4,145 4,160 2,265 1,895
Armenian 1,735 880 860 465 245 220
Assyrian 135 60 80 100 55 50
Azerbaijani 245 100 145 280 145 140
Georgian 190 115 75 90 40 45
Hazara 65 40 25 105 55 50
Iranian 7,620 3,830 3,790 4,165 2,175 1,990
Iraqi 5,070 2,705 2,360 1,915 995 920
Israeli 765 410 355 665 350 320
Jordanian 1,660 870 785 605 290 315
Kazakh 165 80 85 100 50 50
Kurd 890 495 395 1,060 600 460
Kuwaiti 980 500 480 105 50 60
Kyrgyz 40 30 10 30 20 10
Lebanese 31,785 16,255 15,525 13,700 7,065 6,635
Palestinian 4,265 2,355 1,915 2,690 1,490 1,200
Pashtun 230 115 110 215 100 115
Saudi Arabian 590 290 300 185 95 90
Syrian 5,230 2,710 2,525 2,775 1,450 1,325
Tajik 125 65 60 65 45 20
Tatar 160 55 110 120 55 70
Turk 3,250 1,745 1,510 2,505 1,370 1,130
Turkmen 130 70 60 50 15 30
Uighur 75 45 30 100 50 50
Uzbek 205 100 110 170 85 80
Yemeni 1,015 525 495 250 125 120
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,220 1,140 1,075 835 470 370
South Asian origins 42,310 21,385 20,925 86,420 44,510 41,910
Bangladeshi 2,305 1,200 1,110 1,395 695 700
Bengali 1,055 530 525 580 335 245
Bhutanese 315 165 145 80 45 35
East Indian 28,940 14,635 14,310 67,935 34,850 33,080
Goan 125 65 60 25 10 20
Gujarati 180 110 70 480 250 230
Kashmiri 55 20 30 105 55 45
Nepali 910 450 460 1,775 960 820
Pakistani 4,660 2,330 2,335 8,015 4,160 3,855
Punjabi 1,130 590 545 5,945 3,160 2,785
Sinhalese 290 150 140 215 115 90
Sri Lankan 2,750 1,370 1,380 2,160 1,090 1,075
Tamil 965 480 485 470 245 225
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,235 1,115 1,115 1,870 970 900
East and Southeast Asian origins 82,815 37,970 44,850 145,480 68,710 76,770
Burmese 630 310 320 410 205 205
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,685 1,265 1,430 1,485 760 720
Chinese 49,925 23,400 26,535 67,970 32,820 35,150
Filipino 14,100 5,720 8,385 57,050 26,050 31,000
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 700 300 395 820 385 430
Japanese 3,370 1,400 1,975 2,985 1,255 1,720
Karen 280 150 130 395 225 175
Korean 3,550 1,610 1,935 7,385 3,525 3,855
Laotian 885 415 470 645 335 315
Malaysian 520 195 325 1,325 635 695
Mongolian 355 190 160 325 145 180
Singaporean 45 20 25 120 55 65
Taiwanese 785 350 430 615 270 340
Thai 780 280 505 820 305 510
Tibetan 90 40 45 45 25 20
Vietnamese 9,650 4,705 4,940 13,690 6,590 7,100
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 285 150 135 360 185 170
Other Asian origins 385 175 205 895 485 410
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 380 180 205 895 485 410
Oceania origins 2,215 1,070 1,145 3,635 1,870 1,765
Australian 1,490 680 810 1,160 625 530
New Zealander 490 275 220 495 275 215
Pacific Islands origins 275 125 150 2,030 990 1,035
Fijian 55 20 35 1,715 830 885
Hawaiian 20 10 15 90 45 45
Maori 25 25 10 125 65 60
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 95 30 65 35 10 25
Samoan 40 30 15 45 25 15
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 55 35 20 25 20 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
Owner 356,700 ... ... 232,000 ... ...
Renter 178,800 ... ... 128,830 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
Condominium 74,830 ... ... 83,375 ... ...
Not condominium 460,670 ... ... 277,455 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
No bedrooms 3,105 ... ... 2,490 ... ...
1 bedroom 69,835 ... ... 50,595 ... ...
2 bedrooms 121,810 ... ... 86,955 ... ...
3 bedrooms 206,900 ... ... 123,340 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 133,845 ... ... 97,450 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 535,500 ... ... 360,825 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 139,565 ... ... 118,320 ... ...
5 rooms 74,420 ... ... 58,640 ... ...
6 rooms 78,675 ... ... 50,525 ... ...
7 rooms 77,040 ... ... 41,935 ... ...
8 or more rooms 165,800 ... ... 91,410 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 5.9 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 535,500 ... ... 360,825 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 528,580 ... ... 350,070 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 6,915 ... ... 10,760 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
Suitable 513,430 ... ... 337,315 ... ...
Not suitable 22,070 ... ... 23,510 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
1960 or before 88,815 ... ... 54,260 ... ...
1961 to 1980 157,720 ... ... 112,725 ... ...
1981 to 1990 89,185 ... ... 44,195 ... ...
1991 to 2000 68,695 ... ... 37,530 ... ...
2001 to 2005 43,290 ... ... 32,755 ... ...
2006 to 2010 46,525 ... ... 35,585 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 41,265 ... ... 43,780 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 535,495 ... ... 360,825 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 505,590 ... ... 340,280 ... ...
Major repairs needed 29,910 ... ... 20,550 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
1 household maintainer 303,695 ... ... 207,895 ... ...
2 household maintainers 220,105 ... ... 137,815 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 11,695 ... ... 15,120 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 535,500 ... ... 360,830 ... ...
15 to 24 years 20,815 ... ... 16,240 ... ...
25 to 34 years 80,235 ... ... 75,735 ... ...
35 to 44 years 96,220 ... ... 72,120 ... ...
45 to 54 years 116,535 ... ... 69,115 ... ...
55 to 64 years 104,870 ... ... 64,310 ... ...
65 to 74 years 70,370 ... ... 35,865 ... ...
75 to 84 years 34,840 ... ... 19,920 ... ...
85 years and over 11,615 ... ... 7,520 ... ...
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 ... ... 359,000 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 413,450 ... ... 272,335 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 120,130 ... ... 86,665 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 102,825 ... ... 75,300 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 355,260 ... ... 231,945 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 63.2 ... ... 65.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.4 ... ... 16.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,335 ... ... 1,515 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,424 ... ... 1,538 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 349,818 ... ... 390,262 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 397,495 ... ... 424,715 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 178,745 ... ... 128,835 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.3 ... ... 10.6 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.6 ... ... 38.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,018 ... ... 1,232 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,066 ... ... 1,264 ... ...
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 749,395 373,375 376,015
No certificate, diploma or degree 152,445 77,680 74,765 115,355 57,730 57,630
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 256,775 125,700 131,075 205,670 102,785 102,890
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 664,600 316,585 348,015 428,360 212,860 215,500
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 69,890 42,260 27,630 63,630 50,090 13,545
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 43,010 22,325 20,685 19,695 11,975 7,725
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 26,880 19,935 6,950 43,930 38,120 5,815
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 212,850 94,825 118,025 134,855 57,270 77,590
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 23,635 9,565 14,070 25,145 10,225 14,915
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 358,220 169,935 188,285 204,730 95,280 109,455
Bachelor's degree 222,025 100,370 121,655 138,325 61,285 77,040
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 20,895 9,060 11,840 11,155 5,095 6,060
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 7,880 3,900 3,980 6,925 3,650 3,275
Master's degree 89,220 44,635 44,585 38,890 19,250 19,645
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 18,200 11,975 6,230 9,435 6,005 3,430
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 720,165 348,790 371,375 530,020 266,425 263,590
No certificate, diploma or degree 58,790 32,800 25,995 53,515 28,450 25,065
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 141,945 71,920 70,030 126,285 64,770 61,520
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 519,430 244,070 275,355 350,220 173,210 177,010
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 51,690 30,650 21,035 49,075 39,190 9,890
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 32,180 16,215 15,960 14,455 9,070 5,385
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 19,510 14,435 5,070 34,620 30,115 4,500
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 164,090 74,245 89,845 109,475 47,015 62,460
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,285 6,805 9,480 19,670 8,100 11,575
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 287,355 132,370 154,985 172,000 78,905 93,090
Bachelor's degree 176,800 78,870 97,930 115,385 50,835 64,545
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,215 6,530 9,680 8,895 3,990 4,905
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,350 2,840 3,505 5,985 2,975 3,015
Master's degree 74,535 35,970 38,565 34,210 16,520 17,685
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 13,460 8,160 5,310 7,530 4,585 2,945
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 749,395 373,380 376,020
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 409,225 203,375 205,845 321,030 160,515 160,515
Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 28,520 7,260 21,260
13. Education 39,200 9,095 30,110 28,515 7,255 21,260
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 22,800 10,100 12,700 13,345 5,965 7,385
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4,695 3,340 1,350 2,370 1,665 705
50. Visual and performing arts 18,110 6,760 11,345 10,975 4,300 6,680
Humanities 44,075 16,945 27,130 19,635 8,175 11,450
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 7,500 1,660 5,850 2,385 705 1,675
23. English language and literature/letters 9,725 2,950 6,780 4,330 1,425 2,900
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9,980 3,770 6,205 6,150 2,305 3,845
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 415 135 280 65 25 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,955 1,730 1,225 1,395 840 550
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,305 1,400 905 2,390 1,400 985
54. History 7,775 4,480 3,300 2,480 1,375 1,105
55. French language and literature/letters 3,410 830 2,580 450 100 350
Social and behavioural sciences and law 111,790 42,535 69,255 41,705 14,650 27,055
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,685 445 1,240 735 185 550
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 12,130 4,335 7,795 4,105 1,790 2,315
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 12,210 1,030 11,185 6,695 645 6,055
22. Legal professions and studies 17,565 6,585 10,980 7,545 2,835 4,710
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 2,355 615 1,735 585 190 395
42. Psychology 16,665 4,165 12,500 8,050 2,265 5,785
45. Social sciences 49,170 25,355 23,820 13,980 6,745 7,240
Business, management and public administration 136,845 55,860 80,985 87,090 34,325 52,760
30.16 Accounting and computer science 220 105 115 135 30 105
44. Public administration and social service professions 13,560 3,960 9,605 5,160 1,135 4,025
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 123,065 51,795 71,265 81,795 33,160 48,635
Physical and life sciences and technologies 32,150 16,580 15,570 21,120 10,655 10,460
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 15,235 6,285 8,950 8,490 3,755 4,740
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,825 2,500 2,325 4,910 2,160 2,755
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 940 410 535 120 25 95
40. Physical sciences 10,045 6,930 3,115 6,255 4,125 2,125
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,095 455 645 1,345 590 750
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 44,125 28,720 15,400 17,520 10,910 6,610
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 33,705 23,910 9,785 13,885 9,345 4,540
25. Library science 3,550 725 2,825 1,330 195 1,135
27. Mathematics and statistics 5,740 3,340 2,400 2,180 1,290 890
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,130 745 380 120 80 40
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 108,935 95,975 12,960 104,225 93,125 11,100
04. Architecture and related services 5,725 3,690 2,035 3,210 2,105 1,110
14. Engineering 40,470 33,015 7,450 28,715 23,405 5,310
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 23,020 20,755 2,270 19,525 17,010 2,515
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 40 0 30 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 17,255 16,860 395 22,650 21,695 960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 15,890 15,420 470 17,160 16,570 590
48. Precision production 6,545 6,225 320 12,955 12,340 615
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10,215 5,820 4,400 6,875 3,840 3,030
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,600 3,215 2,380 4,295 2,305 1,990
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,620 2,605 2,015 2,575 1,535 1,045
Health and related fields 80,465 17,010 63,455 68,405 14,385 54,025
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 7,595 3,685 3,905 4,140 1,985 2,150
51. Health professions and related programs 70,415 12,010 58,400 61,900 11,080 50,820
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,455 1,305 1,155 2,370 1,320 1,055
Personal, protective and transportation services 33,900 17,910 15,990 19,885 9,540 10,340
12. Personal and culinary services 18,305 5,375 12,930 12,430 3,855 8,575
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 860 715 150 45 40 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 610 555 55 235 215 20
43. Security and protective services 10,185 7,640 2,545 3,775 2,310 1,460
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,935 3,620 310 3,400 3,120 280
Other 100 35 65 45 25 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 65 40 25 20
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 720,165 348,790 371,375 530,020 266,430 263,595
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 200,740 104,720 96,020 179,800 93,215 86,585
Education 27,415 6,040 21,375 21,225 5,100 16,125
13. Education 27,410 6,040 21,370 21,225 5,105 16,125
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,635 7,765 9,870 10,880 4,870 6,005
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,560 2,430 1,130 1,860 1,295 560
50. Visual and performing arts 14,075 5,340 8,740 9,015 3,575 5,445
Humanities 31,020 11,780 19,245 16,040 6,520 9,520
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,960 1,265 4,695 1,995 575 1,420
23. English language and literature/letters 6,980 2,125 4,850 3,560 1,150 2,410
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,265 2,410 3,850 5,145 1,880 3,265
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 320 100 225 45 20 25
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,085 1,230 855 1,160 705 455
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,515 950 565 1,850 1,080 770
54. History 5,695 3,245 2,450 1,945 1,040 900
55. French language and literature/letters 2,195 450 1,745 335 60 270
Social and behavioural sciences and law 89,800 33,005 56,800 35,050 12,030 23,020
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,400 360 1,045 625 160 470
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,780 3,465 6,310 3,595 1,520 2,075
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9,825 820 9,000 5,480 525 4,950
22. Legal professions and studies 14,730 5,050 9,680 6,520 2,220 4,300
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,875 505 1,370 485 160 320
42. Psychology 12,925 3,055 9,865 6,505 1,765 4,745
45. Social sciences 39,260 19,740 19,525 11,835 5,675 6,165
Business, management and public administration 110,570 44,005 66,560 72,845 28,645 44,200
30.16 Accounting and computer science 190 85 105 115 20 90
44. Public administration and social service professions 11,000 3,120 7,875 4,345 910 3,440
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 99,380 40,800 58,580 68,380 27,710 40,670
Physical and life sciences and technologies 23,275 11,255 12,020 16,515 8,075 8,440
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 11,800 4,635 7,160 6,685 2,885 3,800
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,255 1,635 1,620 3,680 1,595 2,085
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 345 120 225 120 25 90
40. Physical sciences 7,115 4,565 2,550 4,980 3,145 1,835
41. Science technologies/technicians 760 295 465 1,045 415 630
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 38,635 25,320 13,310 15,555 9,775 5,780
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 30,710 21,735 8,980 12,660 8,535 4,125
25. Library science 2,585 535 2,055 1,055 175 880
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,330 2,420 1,910 1,740 995 745
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,015 635 370 95 65 30
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 84,450 73,415 11,035 85,180 75,560 9,615
04. Architecture and related services 4,630 2,865 1,760 2,590 1,640 950
14. Engineering 32,495 25,965 6,530 24,660 19,955 4,710
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 17,730 15,960 1,775 16,115 13,995 2,120
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 25 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 12,855 12,535 320 18,100 17,265 840
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 11,925 11,540 380 13,370 12,895 480
48. Precision production 4,790 4,545 240 10,340 9,820 525
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,105 4,420 3,685 5,510 2,930 2,580
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,170 2,230 1,940 3,340 1,640 1,700
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,930 2,185 1,745 2,170 1,290 880
Health and related fields 62,125 13,400 48,715 55,480 11,890 43,585
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,065 2,895 3,170 3,315 1,635 1,690
51. Health professions and related programs 54,110 9,580 44,530 50,110 9,185 40,930
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,950 930 1,015 2,045 1,080 975
Personal, protective and transportation services 26,310 13,630 12,675 15,910 7,795 8,115
12. Personal and culinary services 14,200 4,115 10,085 9,750 3,115 6,630
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 720 585 140 40 35 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 370 330 45 150 130 15
43. Security and protective services 7,985 5,830 2,160 3,135 1,880 1,255
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,030 2,775 255 2,840 2,630 210
Other 95 40 60 35 25 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 100 35 60 35 25 10
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 749,395 373,375 376,020
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 409,225 203,375 205,840 321,030 160,515 160,520
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 664,595 316,585 348,015 428,360 212,860 215,505
Location of study inside Canada 573,905 272,765 301,140 324,955 162,355 162,595
Same as province or territory of residence 445,950 210,800 235,150 259,315 128,810 130,505
Different than province or territory of residence 127,950 61,960 65,990 65,640 33,550 32,095
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 90,695 43,820 46,875 103,405 50,505 52,900
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 13,150 7,345 5,810 8,990 5,170 3,825
Philippines 4,620 1,400 3,225 22,250 8,720 13,525
India 5,610 2,700 2,910 17,560 8,905 8,655
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 10,405 5,850 4,550 5,615 3,255 2,365
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,730 3,055 3,675 5,980 2,780 3,200
France 3,775 2,005 1,765 550 330 220
Other 46,405 21,465 24,935 42,460 21,340 21,115
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 157 720,170 348,790 371,375 530,025 266,425 263,595
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 200,740 104,720 96,020 179,800 93,215 86,585
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 519,425 244,070 275,355 350,220 173,210 177,010
Location of study inside Canada 450,640 212,195 238,440 261,445 130,645 130,800
Same as province or territory of residence 351,215 164,240 186,970 207,805 103,355 104,450
Different than province or territory of residence 99,425 47,955 51,475 53,635 27,285 26,355
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 68,785 31,875 36,915 88,780 42,565 46,210
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 9,485 5,020 4,460 6,820 3,770 3,050
Philippines 4,005 1,190 2,815 20,450 7,940 12,510
India 4,005 1,870 2,135 15,615 7,785 7,835
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 6,065 3,305 2,755 3,910 2,310 1,600
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,035 2,210 2,825 5,205 2,400 2,805
France 3,040 1,610 1,435 480 290 185
Other 37,160 16,675 20,490 36,295 18,070 18,220
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 749,395 373,375 376,015
In the labour force 727,050 370,620 356,425 537,755 286,320 251,435
Employed 676,480 343,175 333,300 490,665 258,430 232,235
Unemployed 50,570 27,445 23,125 47,090 27,890 19,195
Not in the labour force 346,770 149,340 197,430 211,635 87,055 124,585
Participation rate 67.7 71.3 64.4 71.8 76.7 66.9
Employment rate 63.0 66.0 60.2 65.5 69.2 61.8
Unemployment rate 7.0 7.4 6.5 8.8 9.7 7.6
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 1,073,820 519,960 553,860 749,395 373,380 376,015
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 329,075 141,720 187,355 194,450 78,930 115,520
Worked 744,745 378,240 366,505 554,945 294,445 260,495
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 402,695 217,110 185,585 275,070 156,575 118,500
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 342,045 161,130 180,920 279,875 137,875 142,000
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.3 43.7 42.9 42.5 43.1 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 727,050 370,620 356,425 537,755 286,320 251,435
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,220 8,680 8,540 10,340 4,755 5,585
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 527,415 281,565 245,850
Employee 636,730 317,865 318,860 479,505 250,395 229,115
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 73,095 44,070 29,025 47,915 31,175 16,740
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 172 727,045 370,620 356,430 537,760 286,325 251,435
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,685 8,540 10,340 4,755 5,585
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,890 527,415 281,565 245,855
0 Management occupations 82,180 49,355 32,825 50,775 30,960 19,810
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 132,805 43,485 89,320 83,555 24,800 58,755
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 76,840 58,225 18,615 41,425 32,415 9,010
3 Health occupations 45,155 10,070 35,085 41,170 8,850 32,320
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 113,425 40,340 73,090 58,085 20,490 37,590
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 25,625 11,240 14,380 12,865 5,570 7,295
6 Sales and service occupations 154,565 76,175 78,385 122,890 53,330 69,560
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 64,375 61,140 3,235 93,910 87,180 6,725
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 6,800 5,655 1,155 7,380 6,280 1,095
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,055 6,255 1,795 15,380 11,685 3,690
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 173 727,045 370,620 356,430 537,755 286,320 251,435
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 17,225 8,680 8,540 10,340 4,755 5,585
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 709,825 361,940 347,885 527,415 281,565 245,850
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,075 2,715 1,355 1,645 970 675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 825 720 110 12,710 10,705 2,005
22 Utilities 2,290 1,745 545 4,900 3,390 1,505
23 Construction 40,695 36,055 4,635 57,780 49,525 8,250
31-33 Manufacturing 22,430 16,480 5,950 31,945 24,080 7,870
41 Wholesale trade 15,735 11,570 4,165 20,515 14,520 5,990
44-45 Retail trade 75,510 38,780 36,730 60,745 27,950 32,795
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 21,215 15,960 5,250 24,625 19,140 5,480
51 Information and cultural industries 17,840 11,035 6,805 8,600 4,995 3,600
52 Finance and insurance 21,760 9,925 11,835 18,265 6,715 11,550
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 11,870 6,650 5,225 10,475 5,995 4,475
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 62,320 37,660 24,660 38,545 22,340 16,205
55 Management of companies and enterprises 465 185 280 680 285 390
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 32,130 19,995 12,135 21,155 12,475 8,675
61 Educational services 57,685 19,070 38,615 37,985 13,555 24,425
62 Health care and social assistance 78,410 16,175 62,230 64,850 12,600 52,255
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 14,790 7,380 7,410 9,950 4,965 4,985
72 Accommodation and food services 47,215 23,080 24,130 39,970 17,210 22,760
81 Other services (except public administration) 29,765 12,200 17,565 24,940 11,475 13,460
91 Public administration 152,810 74,555 78,260 37,155 18,665 18,485
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 174 676,480 343,175 333,300 490,665 258,430 232,240
Worked at home 46,415 23,140 23,280 23,160 10,650 12,505
Worked outside Canada 2,490 1,680 810 1,285 845 435
No fixed workplace address 59,925 44,240 15,680 69,145 52,655 16,490
Worked at usual place 567,645 274,120 293,525 397,085 194,275 202,805
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 567,645 274,115 293,525 397,080 194,280 202,805
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 449,910 214,200 235,705 343,335 158,730 184,600
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,350 1,170 1,175 43,910 28,500 15,410
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 40,615 20,390 20,225 8,240 6,030 2,210
Commute to a different province or territory 74,770 38,350 36,420 1,595 1,015 585
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 175 627,570 318,360 309,215 466,230 246,935 219,290
Car, truck, van - as a driver 415,370 224,415 190,960 342,145 194,400 147,745
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 36,845 11,580 25,260 25,080 9,375 15,705
Public transit 115,005 50,935 64,070 67,990 27,300 40,695
Walked 39,465 18,585 20,875 19,025 8,235 10,790
Bicycle 14,895 9,855 5,040 5,575 3,605 1,970
Other method 5,995 2,990 3,010 6,405 4,020 2,385
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 176 627,570 318,360 309,210 466,225 246,930 219,295
Less than 15 minutes 124,945 59,125 65,820 89,070 40,640 48,430
15 to 29 minutes 226,235 116,285 109,945 197,445 104,950 92,500
30 to 44 minutes 160,070 84,175 75,900 116,625 65,550 51,075
45 to 59 minutes 69,085 34,790 34,300 34,770 18,960 15,815
60 minutes and over 47,235 23,990 23,245 28,310 16,835 11,480
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 177 627,570 318,360 309,210 466,225 246,930 219,295
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 34,610 23,630 10,980 32,505 23,745 8,760
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 122,735 68,180 54,560 89,450 54,910 34,550
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 185,570 87,235 98,335 139,240 71,020 68,220
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 140,045 65,545 74,500 81,710 37,205 44,500
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 64,600 30,595 34,005 50,340 21,835 28,505
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 80,010 43,180 36,830 72,975 38,220 34,755
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 178 765,590 388,485 377,110 571,775 302,245 269,530
Single responses 718,360 365,860 352,505 565,005 298,920 266,085
Official languages 714,285 363,795 350,490 559,025 295,910 263,115
English 570,925 298,020 272,905 557,260 295,220 262,040
French 143,360 65,775 77,585 1,765 690 1,075
Non-official languages 4,080 2,065 2,015 5,980 3,005 2,975
Aboriginal languages 90 30 50 10 0 0
Algonquian languages 55 25 30 10 10 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55 25 30 10 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 20 10 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 40 15 25 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 25 10 25 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 25 0 20 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,995 2,030 1,960 5,975 3,005 2,975
Afro-Asiatic languages 670 405 270 485 290 195
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 65 25 35
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 10 0 0
Somali 20 0 20 55 20 35
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 655 400 250 425 260 160
Amharic 0 0 0 30 10 20
Arabic 630 390 235 310 215 95
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 10 20 10 10
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 15 0 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 25 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 175 60 105 415 185 230
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 0 10 0 0
Vietnamese 165 60 110 405 180 225
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 50 20 25 310 175 135
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 10
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 15 10 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 15 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 10 20 290 165 120
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 10 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Dravidian languages 10 10 0 20 15 10
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tamil 0 0 0 15 0 10
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,210 565 650 2,020 1,055 960
Albanian 0 0 0 10 10 10
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 295 110 185 295 150 145
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 295 110 185 295 150 145
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 15 0 0 10 10 0
Bulgarian 15 15 0 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 0 10 0 10
Czech 0 10 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Polish 45 10 35 115 65 55
Russian 155 45 110 75 25 50
Serbian 25 10 15 0 0 10
Serbo-Croatian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 15 0 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 30 10 15 65 45 25
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 165 70 90 45 10 30
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 0 10 0 10
Dutch 20 10 10 0 0 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 120 50 70 25 15 15
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Swedish 10 0 10 10 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 10 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 15 0 10 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 130 70 65 1,245 700 545
Indo-Aryan languages 55 35 20 1,175 650 525
Bengali 10 10 0 10 10 10
Gujarati 0 0 0 60 10 50
Hindi 15 15 0 105 60 45
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 10 0 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 0 10 950 565 385
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 20 15 10 45 15 30
Iranian languages 75 35 40 70 45 20
Kurdish 0 0 0 15 10 10
Pashto 10 10 10 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 60 30 30 50 35 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 605 305 300 420 190 230
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 40 30 10 0 0 10
Portuguese 130 80 45 40 25 20
Romanian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Spanish 420 190 235 375 170 210
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 60 25 35 30 10 20
Kartvelian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 90 50 40 260 120 140
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 35 15 20 10 0 10
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 0 15 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 10 10 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 65 25 45 90 45 40
American Sign Language 35 15 25 70 30 40
Quebec Sign Language 20 0 15 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 20 20 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,495 790 710 2,275 1,075 1,200
Chinese languages 1,490 785 705 2,260 1,070 1,195
Cantonese 560 315 245 1,470 725 745
Hakka 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mandarin 885 435 455 685 305 385
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 40 35 10 85 30 50
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 0 0 15 0 10
Burmese 10 10 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 55 30 25 10 0 0
Lao 15 10 10 0 0 0
Thai 40 20 20 10 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 30 20 10 45 25 20
Azerbaijani 10 10 0 0 0 0
Turkish 20 0 10 35 15 20
Uyghur 10 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 10 10 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 10 10 10 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Multiple responses 47,225 22,625 24,600 6,765 3,325 3,445
English and French 42,540 20,330 22,205 1,410 700 710
English and non-official language 3,520 1,710 1,805 5,230 2,570 2,665
French and non-official language 175 80 95 20 10 15
English, French and non-official language 1,000 505 495 105 55 55
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 179 765,590 388,480 377,110 571,775 302,245 269,535
None 523,350 272,620 250,735 544,260 288,400 255,855
English 82,440 38,360 44,080 3,730 1,710 2,025
French 147,035 71,190 75,845 6,230 3,070 3,165
Non-official language 10,575 5,325 5,250 17,110 8,845 8,270
Aboriginal 185 55 125 200 65 135
Non-Aboriginal 10,395 5,270 5,120 16,905 8,775 8,130
English and French 160 60 100 0 0 0
English and non-official language 440 200 245 70 30 45
French and non-official language 1,570 715 850 370 195 180
English, French and non-official language 15 10 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,287,080 628,740 658,340 901,050 450,935 450,110
Non-movers 1,116,265 545,040 571,220 740,360 369,935 370,425
Movers 170,825 83,695 87,125 160,690 81,000 79,690
Non-migrants 116,225 56,810 59,415 116,940 59,445 57,505
Migrants 54,595 26,885 27,710 43,745 21,560 22,180
Internal migrants 39,610 19,390 20,220 28,770 14,570 14,195
Intraprovincial migrants 24,210 11,575 12,630 17,415 8,895 8,520
Interprovincial migrants 15,400 7,815 7,590 11,355 5,675 5,680
External migrants 14,980 7,500 7,490 14,975 6,990 7,990
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,228,450 599,130 629,320 853,655 426,795 426,850
Non-movers 748,410 364,850 383,560 437,380 216,630 220,755
Movers 480,040 234,275 245,760 416,270 210,170 206,100
Non-migrants 310,975 151,435 159,545 248,260 125,235 123,030
Migrants 169,060 82,845 86,220 168,005 84,935 83,075
Internal migrants 119,125 57,835 61,290 99,855 50,915 48,945
Intraprovincial migrants 73,840 35,405 38,440 45,235 22,360 22,870
Interprovincial migrants 45,280 22,435 22,850 54,620 28,550 26,075
External migrants 49,935 25,005 24,930 68,150 34,020 34,130

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 Edmonton, CY [Census subdivision], Alberta (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 23, 2024).

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