Census Profile, 2016 Census
Vancouver, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Vancouver [Population centre], British Columbia

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Characteristic Vancouver, CY
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
Vancouver
British Columbia
[Population centre]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 631,486 ... ... 2,264,823 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 603,502 ... ... 2,124,443r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 4.6 ... ... 6.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 309,418 ... ... 944,471 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 283,916 ... ... 883,021 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 5,492.6 ... ... 2,584.1 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 114.97 ... ... 876.44 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 631,485 308,515 322,970 2,264,840 1,106,730 1,158,110
0 to 14 years 70,530 36,640 33,890 332,860 171,850 161,010
0 to 4 years 24,615 12,875 11,745 108,000 55,780 52,215
5 to 9 years 22,905 11,800 11,100 112,660 58,265 54,390
10 to 14 years 23,010 11,965 11,040 112,210 57,805 54,405
15 to 64 years 463,390 227,695 235,695 1,590,165 779,140 811,025
15 to 19 years 28,270 14,310 13,965 130,305 67,075 63,235
20 to 24 years 44,150 21,410 22,740 157,125 80,180 76,945
25 to 29 years 63,480 30,985 32,490 171,840 85,320 86,520
30 to 34 years 61,715 30,935 30,785 173,775 85,695 88,085
35 to 39 years 48,915 24,275 24,635 158,025 76,495 81,535
40 to 44 years 43,890 21,190 22,700 156,065 73,760 82,305
45 to 49 years 46,890 22,845 24,045 169,655 80,975 88,680
50 to 54 years 46,845 23,360 23,480 175,260 85,500 89,755
55 to 59 years 42,100 20,355 21,750 160,745 77,680 83,065
60 to 64 years 37,150 18,035 19,115 137,355 66,470 70,895
65 years and over 97,570 44,180 53,390 341,810 155,735 186,075
65 to 69 years 32,760 15,685 17,075 116,465 55,805 60,665
70 to 74 years 20,835 9,785 11,050 78,455 37,000 41,455
75 to 79 years 16,630 7,550 9,075 58,795 26,925 31,865
80 to 84 years 13,115 5,875 7,245 43,350 19,515 23,835
85 years and over 14,225 5,280 8,945 44,750 16,495 28,255
85 to 89 years 8,610 3,555 5,060 27,640 11,195 16,450
90 to 94 years 4,140 1,390 2,755 12,840 4,240 8,600
95 to 99 years 1,215 300 920 3,610 910 2,700
100 years and over 250 45 205 655 150 510
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 11.2 11.9 10.5 14.7 15.5 13.9
15 to 64 years 73.4 73.8 73.0 70.2 70.4 70.0
65 years and over 15.5 14.3 16.5 15.1 14.1 16.1
85 years and over 2.3 1.7 2.8 2.0 1.5 2.4
Average age of the population 41.6 40.8 42.3 40.6 39.7 41.5
Median age of the population 39.9 39.0 40.7 40.3 39.1 41.3
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 283,915 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Single-detached house 41,330 ... ... 239,120 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 83,250 ... ... 158,310 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 159,310 ... ... 482,600 ... ...
Semi-detached house 4,480 ... ... 17,955 ... ...
Row house 9,845 ... ... 85,655 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 52,970 ... ... 148,850 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 91,385 ... ... 228,940 ... ...
Other single-attached house 635 ... ... 1,195 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 25 ... ... 2,985 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 283,920 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
1 person 110,020 ... ... 255,730 ... ...
2 persons 90,450 ... ... 271,610 ... ...
3 persons 36,885 ... ... 141,340 ... ...
4 persons 28,780 ... ... 127,760 ... ...
5 or more persons 17,780 ... ... 86,575 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 618,210 ... ... 2,232,290 ... ...
Average household size 2.2 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 560,955 271,875 289,080 1,931,975 934,880 997,100
Married or living common law 282,585 141,450 141,135 1,087,700 541,665 546,035
Married 224,800 111,755 113,045 940,845 467,385 473,455
Living common law 57,785 29,695 28,090 146,860 74,280 72,580
Not married and not living common law 278,370 130,425 147,945 844,275 393,215 451,065
Never married 203,550 106,195 97,355 591,360 314,225 277,140
Separated 12,790 5,330 7,460 46,135 18,645 27,485
Divorced 37,150 14,245 22,900 116,460 43,075 73,385
Widowed 24,880 4,655 20,225 90,320 17,265 73,055
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 160,855 ... ... 620,775 ... ...
2 persons 88,590 ... ... 296,105 ... ...
3 persons 35,480 ... ... 146,905 ... ...
4 persons 28,685 ... ... 134,200 ... ...
5 or more persons 8,105 ... ... 43,565 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.7 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 160,855 ... ... 620,770 ... ...
Total couple families 135,215 ... ... 523,610 ... ...
Married couples 106,325 ... ... 450,195 ... ...
Common-law couples 28,890 ... ... 73,415 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 25,645 ... ... 97,160 ... ...
Female parent 21,090 ... ... 78,825 ... ...
Male parent 4,550 ... ... 18,335 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 135,215 ... ... 523,610 ... ...
Couples without children 71,270 ... ... 233,850 ... ...
Couples with children 63,945 ... ... 289,760 ... ...
1 child 28,895 ... ... 119,840 ... ...
2 children 27,250 ... ... 127,955 ... ...
3 or more children 7,805 ... ... 41,960 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 25,640 ... ... 97,160 ... ...
1 child 17,315 ... ... 62,250 ... ...
2 children 6,590 ... ... 27,065 ... ...
3 or more children 1,740 ... ... 7,850 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 177,510 84,480 93,030 433,355 202,685 230,675
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 283,915 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
One-census-family households 146,025 ... ... 546,745 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 65,040 ... ... 202,200 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 80,985 ... ... 344,545 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 7,145 ... ... 35,385 ... ...
Non-census-family households 130,745 ... ... 300,890 ... ...
One-person households 110,020 ... ... 255,730 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 20,720 ... ... 45,160 ... ...
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 15 622,630 304,235 318,400 2,244,265 1,097,095 1,147,170
English only 518,180 258,795 259,385 1,953,500 971,900 981,600
French only 375 180 195 1,080 515 565
English and French 61,710 27,980 33,730 157,470 70,350 87,120
Neither English nor French 42,370 17,275 25,095 132,215 54,325 77,890
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 16 622,635 304,235 318,400 2,244,260 1,097,095 1,147,170
English 566,940 280,310 286,635 2,076,105 1,025,245 1,050,860
French 9,950 5,125 4,825 23,735 11,970 11,765
English and French 3,805 1,735 2,070 13,800 6,330 7,470
Neither English nor French 41,935 17,070 24,870 130,620 53,540 77,080
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 11,855 5,990 5,860 30,635 15,140 15,500
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.9 2.0 1.8 1.4 1.4 1.4
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 18 622,635 304,235 318,400 2,244,260 1,097,090 1,147,170
Single responses 602,805 294,900 307,900 2,169,020 1,060,760 1,108,260
Official languages 328,595 170,085 158,510 1,189,670 604,460 585,210
English 319,115 165,150 153,965 1,166,785 592,875 573,905
French 9,480 4,940 4,550 22,885 11,585 11,300
Non-official languages 274,210 124,820 149,390 979,350 456,300 523,050
Aboriginal languages 455 230 230 830 375 455
Algonquian languages 170 90 85 310 130 175
Blackfoot 15 5 10 20 0 20
Cree-Montagnais languages 125 65 55 215 105 115
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Plains Cree 20 10 10 40 15 25
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 0 15 5 5
Woods Cree 10 5 0 15 15 0
Cree, n.o.s. 95 45 40 145 70 80
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 5 5 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 30 15 15 65 25 40
Algonquin 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 30 15 15 60 25 35
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 65 30 30 105 45 55
Northern Athabaskan languages 60 35 30 100 50 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 25 10 15 35 15 25
Chilcotin 20 10 10 25 15 10
Dene 5 0 5 15 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 5 5 5 10 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 5 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 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 5 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. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 10 0 10 10 0
Inuit languages 5 0 5 15 5 15
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 5 5
Inuktitut 0 0 5 15 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
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 5 0 0
Kutenai 5 5 0 5 5 0
Michif 5 0 5 5 0 5
Salish languages 35 15 20 125 60 65
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 35 20 20
Lillooet 5 0 0 10 5 5
Okanagan 5 0 0 5 5 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 10 5 5 10 10 0
Squamish 0 0 0 25 10 15
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 5 5 0 15 5 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 15 5 15 30 10 20
Siouan languages 20 10 10 25 15 10
Dakota 15 10 10 20 10 15
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 70 30 35 95 40 55
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 35 15 20 45 15 25
Nisga'a 20 10 10 25 15 15
Tsimshian 15 5 10 20 10 15
Wakashan languages 40 15 25 55 25 30
Haisla 5 5 5 5 10 0
Heiltsuk 10 5 10 20 5 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 5 5 20 5 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 5 0 10 5 5
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 75 35 35
Non-Aboriginal languages 273,755 124,590 149,165 978,520 455,925 522,600
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,305 2,465 1,840 20,355 10,805 9,550
Berber languages 25 20 5 95 55 35
Kabyle 5 5 0 30 20 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 20 15 5 60 40 25
Cushitic languages 205 120 90 1,350 675 675
Bilen 0 0 0 5 5 5
Oromo 75 45 35 170 95 75
Somali 125 70 55 1,165 570 595
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 10 5 5
Semitic languages 4,065 2,320 1,740 18,870 10,050 8,825
Amharic 305 150 145 1,140 555 585
Arabic 2,485 1,505 980 14,030 7,565 6,465
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 70 35 35 630 305 320
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 5 10 435 235 200
Harari 5 5 5 25 10 15
Hebrew 1,050 555 500 1,720 930 785
Maltese 15 10 5 75 35 35
Tigrigna 120 55 65 695 340 355
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 135 70 65
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 45 25 20
Austro-Asiatic languages 10,935 5,010 5,930 23,475 10,710 12,765
Khmer (Cambodian) 295 130 165 1,195 545 650
Vietnamese 10,620 4,860 5,750 22,245 10,150 12,100
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 25 15 10 35 15 15
Austronesian languages 24,470 9,665 14,805 80,475 33,090 47,385
Bikol 100 40 60 310 140 175
Cebuano 880 310 570 3,155 1,265 1,885
Fijian 45 20 25 385 190 200
Hiligaynon 455 165 290 1,235 470 770
Ilocano 1,900 745 1,155 4,550 1,800 2,750
Malagasy 5 5 5 15 5 5
Malay 960 440 525 3,410 1,520 1,895
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 200 95 105 625 290 340
Pangasinan 95 45 50 260 115 145
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 19,435 7,630 11,800 65,535 26,880 38,655
Waray-Waray 50 25 25 180 65 110
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 345 155 195 815 355 460
Creole languages 100 50 50 580 300 285
Haitian Creole 0 0 5 20 15 5
Creole, n.o.s. 60 30 35 355 175 180
Creole languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 210 110 100
Dravidian languages 2,020 1,145 880 6,105 3,230 2,875
Kannada 50 35 20 220 115 105
Malayalam 340 185 150 1,720 890 830
Tamil 1,330 715 620 3,230 1,675 1,555
Telugu 290 210 80 895 540 355
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 40 20 20
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 10 130 70 60
Indo-European languages 78,130 38,030 40,100 396,175 193,435 202,745
Albanian 135 70 60 1,015 520 490
Armenian 340 160 180 1,020 505 520
Balto-Slavic languages 14,740 6,665 8,075 54,230 25,445 28,785
Baltic languages 265 100 160 580 255 325
Latvian 120 50 70 290 135 155
Lithuanian 140 45 95 295 120 170
Slavic languages 14,475 6,565 7,910 53,650 25,190 28,460
Belarusan 15 10 5 55 30 25
Bosnian 235 110 125 1,140 565 570
Bulgarian 465 205 255 1,660 775 885
Croatian 1,250 580 675 5,140 2,490 2,655
Czech 1,000 485 515 3,225 1,555 1,675
Macedonian 80 35 45 240 115 125
Polish 2,720 1,225 1,495 11,285 5,315 5,975
Russian 4,450 1,910 2,535 17,320 7,885 9,440
Serbian 2,125 1,050 1,075 6,050 3,105 2,950
Serbo-Croatian 490 230 260 1,105 530 570
Slovak 600 270 330 2,235 990 1,250
Slovene (Slovenian) 145 70 75 480 225 250
Ukrainian 870 370 500 3,555 1,540 2,015
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 165 85 80
Celtic languages 120 80 40 270 155 120
Scottish Gaelic 35 25 10 110 60 50
Welsh 40 25 20 100 55 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 40 30 15 60 35 25
Germanic languages 9,005 4,340 4,665 31,530 15,020 16,510
Afrikaans 270 155 115 1,200 615 580
Danish 400 195 200 1,660 815 850
Dutch 1,360 685 675 6,065 2,955 3,110
Frisian 5 0 5 65 20 40
German 6,075 2,875 3,205 20,150 9,480 10,675
Icelandic 70 35 40 140 70 75
Norwegian 180 85 95 725 355 370
Swedish 430 195 235 1,130 510 620
Vlaams (Flemish) 60 40 20 165 85 80
Yiddish 145 70 75 210 110 100
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 25 10 10
Greek 2,160 1,080 1,075 4,565 2,345 2,215
Indo-Iranian languages 28,905 14,405 14,500 235,425 116,520 118,905
Indo-Aryan languages 20,600 10,195 10,405 192,045 94,740 97,305
Bengali 935 485 445 2,650 1,380 1,270
Gujarati 935 450 490 6,095 2,870 3,230
Hindi 3,680 1,830 1,850 23,785 11,385 12,400
Kashmiri 10 5 0 45 25 15
Konkani 45 25 25 205 105 100
Marathi 120 70 50 515 270 245
Nepali 175 105 70 905 475 425
Oriya (Odia) 20 15 5 65 30 30
Punjabi (Panjabi) 13,385 6,520 6,860 146,225 72,380 73,845
Sindhi 230 115 115 1,515 700 820
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 210 110 105 1,445 725 720
Urdu 860 475 380 8,600 4,390 4,210
Iranian languages 8,240 4,180 4,060 43,035 21,605 21,435
Kurdish 410 215 190 1,645 870 775
Pashto 165 90 75 1,065 565 500
Persian (Farsi) 7,670 3,875 3,800 40,325 20,165 20,165
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 60 30 30 340 180 160
Italic (Romance) languages 22,735 11,230 11,500 68,120 32,920 35,200
Catalan 75 40 30 120 65 60
Italian 4,740 2,315 2,425 14,640 7,270 7,375
Portuguese 4,700 2,260 2,435 11,510 5,455 6,055
Romanian 1,185 555 625 6,835 3,315 3,520
Spanish 12,010 6,040 5,970 34,955 16,785 18,170
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 20 5 55 30 20
Japanese 7,005 2,310 4,695 16,325 5,560 10,760
Kartvelian languages 15 5 5 60 35 25
Georgian 15 10 5 60 35 30
Korean 7,810 3,150 4,655 44,070 19,845 24,225
Mongolic languages 120 50 70 335 145 190
Mongolian 120 45 75 335 145 190
Niger-Congo languages 440 235 210 2,575 1,295 1,275
Akan (Twi) 45 25 20 400 220 185
Bamanankan 5 5 0 10 5 5
Edo 5 5 0 80 50 35
Ewe 10 5 5 60 30 25
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 5 15 10 5
Ga 5 0 0 30 15 15
Ganda 15 5 5 65 35 30
Igbo 15 5 5 155 90 65
Lingala 10 5 5 55 25 30
Rundi (Kirundi) 25 10 15 100 45 55
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 15 10 100 45 55
Shona 45 20 20 150 65 80
Swahili 105 55 50 565 280 290
Wolof 5 5 5 30 10 20
Yoruba 30 15 15 190 110 80
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 95 55 35 580 270 310
Nilo-Saharan languages 55 30 20 255 130 125
Dinka 20 10 10 80 50 30
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 180 80 95
Sign languages 115 55 55 580 300 280
American Sign Language 45 15 25 240 120 125
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 5 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 65 40 25 340 190 150
Sino-Tibetan languages 134,375 60,570 73,805 373,505 170,645 202,865
Chinese languages 133,810 60,275 73,535 371,255 169,515 201,740
Cantonese 85,020 39,005 46,020 182,400 84,160 98,240
Hakka 775 340 435 2,140 930 1,205
Mandarin 40,120 17,515 22,600 163,800 74,170 89,625
Min Dong 90 40 50 205 100 105
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 3,065 1,300 1,760 10,135 4,520 5,615
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,270 525 745 4,205 1,845 2,360
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,430 1,525 1,905 8,200 3,715 4,485
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 170 70 100
Tibeto-Burman languages 565 300 265 2,250 1,130 1,120
Burmese 390 200 190 1,020 525 500
Karenic languages 5 5 0 760 365 395
Tibetan 65 40 30 245 130 120
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 105 60 45 220 115 105
Tai-Kadai languages 850 295 550 2,625 950 1,680
Lao 110 55 55 775 395 385
Thai 740 240 495 1,835 550 1,285
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 15 10 10
Turkic languages 1,095 615 480 3,585 1,980 1,605
Azerbaijani 110 60 50 490 275 220
Turkish 915 520 390 2,670 1,515 1,155
Uyghur 20 15 10 160 80 80
Uzbek 15 0 10 95 45 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 165 75 95
Uralic languages 1,815 850 960 6,950 3,210 3,740
Estonian 125 50 70 360 155 200
Finnish 450 175 275 1,700 675 1,030
Hungarian 1,240 625 615 4,885 2,380 2,510
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 90 50 40 355 195 160
Multiple responses 19,825 9,335 10,495 75,245 36,335 38,910
English and French 1,740 835 905 4,840 2,360 2,480
English and non-official language 17,110 8,035 9,080 67,385 32,570 34,815
French and non-official language 500 245 255 1,480 720 765
English, French and non-official language 475 215 255 1,540 685 855
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 19 622,630 304,235 318,400 2,244,265 1,097,090 1,147,170
Single responses 577,695 283,360 294,330 2,063,070 1,010,655 1,052,410
Official languages 417,460 210,685 206,770 1,462,715 729,695 733,020
English 413,605 208,775 204,835 1,454,540 725,625 728,910
French 3,850 1,915 1,935 8,175 4,065 4,110
Non-official languages 160,235 72,675 87,560 600,355 280,960 319,395
Aboriginal languages 60 30 30 100 45 55
Algonquian languages 10 10 5 25 15 15
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 15 5 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 5 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. 5 5 5 15 5 10
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 5 5 5 5 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 5 0 5 5 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 10 0 5 15 5 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 5 10 5 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 5 5 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 10 5 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 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 5 5 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 5 0 10 5 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 5
Lillooet 0 0 0 5 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 0 0 10 5 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 10 5 5 10 5 5
Dakota 10 10 5 10 5 5
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 10 5 10 10 5 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 5 5 5 5 5
Nisga'a 10 0 0 5 5 5
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 5 0 5 5 0 5
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 5 0 0 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 0 0 15 5 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 160,180 72,650 87,530 600,255 280,915 319,335
Afro-Asiatic languages 2,015 1,035 980 11,765 5,895 5,870
Berber languages 10 5 5 40 15 15
Kabyle 0 0 0 20 5 10
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 20 15 5
Cushitic languages 80 45 35 695 310 380
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oromo 35 15 15 75 40 35
Somali 45 30 20 610 270 340
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Semitic languages 1,915 980 940 11,020 5,560 5,460
Amharic 110 50 60 535 245 290
Arabic 1,220 645 580 8,540 4,335 4,205
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 40 20 20 400 195 205
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 5 305 165 140
Harari 5 0 0 10 5 5
Hebrew 475 240 240 780 400 380
Maltese 5 5 0 5 5 0
Tigrigna 55 25 30 355 160 190
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 40 40
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 10 0 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,090 3,275 3,815 14,490 6,695 7,790
Khmer (Cambodian) 125 55 75 615 285 325
Vietnamese 6,950 3,210 3,735 13,865 6,405 7,460
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 20 10 5 15 10 5
Austronesian languages 11,165 4,720 6,440 34,880 15,400 19,480
Bikol 35 10 20 65 30 35
Cebuano 270 115 155 1,070 475 595
Fijian 15 10 5 100 50 50
Hiligaynon 145 65 80 345 150 195
Ilocano 645 270 375 1,450 615 830
Malagasy 5 0 0 5 5 0
Malay 275 120 150 1,045 480 560
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 55 30 25 135 65 75
Pangasinan 15 10 5 55 25 30
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9,565 4,025 5,540 30,300 13,355 16,945
Waray-Waray 10 5 5 50 25 30
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 135 70 65 260 130 135
Creole languages 40 15 20 275 120 155
Haitian Creole 5 0 5 5 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 30 10 20 195 85 110
Creole languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 75 35 35
Dravidian languages 1,210 645 565 3,310 1,680 1,635
Kannada 20 10 10 95 45 55
Malayalam 185 100 85 875 445 430
Tamil 900 470 435 1,910 950 955
Telugu 100 65 35 415 235 185
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 5 0 5 55 20 30
Indo-European languages 33,965 16,030 17,930 213,800 103,735 110,065
Albanian 40 25 15 495 245 250
Armenian 140 60 80 490 215 275
Balto-Slavic languages 5,590 2,550 3,045 24,520 11,745 12,770
Baltic languages 50 20 30 150 70 80
Latvian 15 10 10 65 30 35
Lithuanian 30 10 15 80 40 45
Slavic languages 5,540 2,530 3,020 24,365 11,680 12,690
Belarusan 0 0 0 10 5 5
Bosnian 105 55 55 535 260 270
Bulgarian 210 85 120 885 410 480
Croatian 390 180 215 1,715 805 910
Czech 275 145 130 945 475 465
Macedonian 30 15 20 115 55 60
Polish 805 355 445 4,270 2,025 2,245
Russian 2,055 910 1,145 10,330 4,890 5,440
Serbian 1,110 530 580 3,350 1,705 1,650
Serbo-Croatian 210 90 115 435 205 235
Slovak 155 70 85 735 355 385
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 10 10 60 30 30
Ukrainian 180 80 100 950 445 505
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 30 10 15
Celtic languages 5 5 0 30 20 15
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 10 5 0
Welsh 5 0 5 15 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 5 5 0
Germanic languages 1,385 670 715 3,950 1,865 2,080
Afrikaans 35 25 15 410 200 205
Danish 55 30 25 165 85 80
Dutch 170 85 85 570 265 300
Frisian 0 0 0 5 5 5
German 965 450 515 2,470 1,145 1,325
Icelandic 30 15 15 50 25 25
Norwegian 15 5 10 65 30 30
Swedish 105 50 50 200 95 105
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 5 15 10 5
Yiddish 5 5 0 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 870 415 455 1,635 790 845
Indo-Iranian languages 16,030 7,620 8,410 153,170 74,880 78,295
Indo-Aryan languages 11,280 5,395 5,885 124,505 60,980 63,525
Bengali 575 280 295 1,565 770 795
Gujarati 405 175 230 2,695 1,190 1,495
Hindi 1,465 685 780 11,100 5,245 5,850
Kashmiri 5 0 0 5 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 30 20 15
Marathi 45 20 20 235 120 115
Nepali 85 50 30 550 290 260
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 30 15 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 8,125 3,885 4,240 102,080 50,295 51,790
Sindhi 75 40 40 575 245 330
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 85 40 45 595 290 305
Urdu 410 205 200 5,055 2,505 2,550
Iranian languages 4,735 2,215 2,520 28,490 13,810 14,680
Kurdish 215 95 115 1,020 510 505
Pashto 90 45 45 660 330 325
Persian (Farsi) 4,435 2,070 2,360 26,815 12,965 13,850
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 175 85 90
Italic (Romance) languages 9,900 4,695 5,205 29,510 13,980 15,525
Catalan 45 20 25 60 25 30
Italian 1,690 720 970 3,835 1,665 2,175
Portuguese 2,320 1,085 1,235 4,990 2,375 2,615
Romanian 380 185 200 3,085 1,475 1,605
Spanish 5,455 2,680 2,775 17,525 8,435 9,095
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 15 5 10
Japanese 3,540 1,450 2,090 8,005 3,285 4,725
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 15 10 10
Georgian 0 0 0 15 10 5
Korean 4,685 2,020 2,665 32,775 15,085 17,690
Mongolic languages 60 20 35 160 75 85
Mongolian 60 25 35 160 80 85
Niger-Congo languages 105 40 70 715 315 395
Akan (Twi) 15 5 5 125 70 60
Bamanankan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 20 10 10
Ewe 5 5 5 15 10 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 5 5 5
Igbo 0 0 0 30 15 15
Lingala 0 0 0 35 15 25
Rundi (Kirundi) 15 5 10 55 20 35
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 10 5 5 45 15 30
Shona 10 0 10 35 20 20
Swahili 25 10 15 155 60 90
Wolof 0 0 5 0 0 5
Yoruba 10 0 5 40 20 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 140 60 80
Nilo-Saharan languages 25 5 15 100 50 55
Dinka 10 5 10 40 25 15
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 15 0 5 60 20 40
Sign languages 155 90 65 775 430 350
American Sign Language 50 30 20 275 135 140
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 5 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 105 65 50 500 295 210
Sino-Tibetan languages 95,010 42,780 52,225 274,695 126,000 148,700
Chinese languages 94,680 42,610 52,065 273,085 125,185 147,905
Cantonese 60,385 27,320 33,065 131,090 59,720 71,365
Hakka 235 95 135 660 275 385
Mandarin 30,085 13,460 16,625 129,525 59,840 69,690
Min Dong 25 15 15 60 30 35
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,260 530 725 4,385 1,995 2,390
Wu (Shanghainese) 690 310 385 2,405 1,105 1,300
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,990 875 1,115 4,865 2,185 2,685
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 90 45 50
Tibeto-Burman languages 330 170 160 1,605 815 800
Burmese 240 120 120 680 350 330
Karenic languages 5 0 5 680 330 350
Tibetan 30 15 10 160 85 75
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 90 45 45
Tai-Kadai languages 290 115 180 985 420 560
Lao 25 10 15 320 155 170
Thai 270 105 165 655 270 390
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 5 0 0
Turkic languages 405 205 195 1,500 785 720
Azerbaijani 40 20 25 185 100 85
Turkish 340 170 165 1,145 600 545
Uyghur 15 10 5 95 45 45
Uzbek 5 0 0 40 20 20
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 35 20 25
Uralic languages 390 180 210 1,850 870 975
Estonian 10 5 10 50 15 30
Finnish 115 50 60 395 170 225
Hungarian 265 125 140 1,410 685 725
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 110 55 60
Multiple responses 44,935 20,875 24,065 181,195 86,435 94,760
English and French 1,270 625 645 3,265 1,605 1,660
English and non-official language 42,965 19,925 23,040 175,135 83,580 91,555
French and non-official language 135 65 70 490 220 270
English, French and non-official language 575 255 315 2,300 1,025 1,275
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 20 622,635 304,235 318,400 2,244,265 1,097,095 1,147,170
None 478,680 236,640 242,040 1,745,045 860,010 885,030
English 57,215 26,935 30,275 223,750 108,280 115,470
French 7,105 3,365 3,735 17,875 8,180 9,690
Non-official language 77,120 36,100 41,015 249,460 116,805 132,650
Aboriginal 315 150 165 770 360 410
Non-Aboriginal 76,800 35,955 40,845 248,690 116,445 132,245
English and French 245 105 140 920 415 505
English and non-official language 1,320 610 705 4,765 2,225 2,535
French and non-official language 930 455 475 2,370 1,135 1,235
English, French and non-official language 25 15 10 75 35 40
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 21 547,845 265,130 282,715 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 530,075 256,470 273,605 1,820,110 881,720 938,390
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,964 36,884 29,835 32,086 38,059 27,445
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 530,760 257,115 273,640 1,822,630 884,045 938,580
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,694 32,416 27,492 29,011 33,395 25,639
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 478,365 232,595 245,770 1,633,275 804,160 829,115
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,054 38,896 29,997 32,397 39,080 26,819
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 364,480 159,405 205,080 1,263,560 538,385 725,180
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 1,443 693 1,956 2,178 1,087 3,189
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 401,075 199,930 201,145 1,371,380 694,380 677,005
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,554 39,000 30,604 33,613 39,822 28,398
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 547,845 265,110 282,730 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 530,100 256,665 273,440 1,820,500 881,760 938,740
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,317 58,349 42,777 45,981 54,557 37,925
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 530,765 257,295 273,470 1,823,095 884,185 938,905
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,787 45,930 35,948 37,920 43,683 32,493
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 477,830 232,485 245,350 1,632,760 804,030 828,730
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 51,607 60,814 42,883 46,606 55,980 37,511
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 364,195 159,020 205,175 1,263,805 537,790 726,015
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,528 5,268 5,730 6,023 5,757 6,220
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 401,075 200,160 200,915 1,371,335 694,755 676,575
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 49,021 57,313 40,762 45,652 54,292 36,781
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 547,845 265,115 282,730 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
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 24 170,880 93,385 77,490 589,860 333,750 256,105
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 55,278 59,824 51,258 54,477 60,158 48,861
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 71,274 79,578 61,266 66,984 74,942 56,613
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 92.6 94.5 90.0 90.9 93.6 87.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 73.7 76.5 69.9 74.9 78.4 70.1
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 7.4 5.5 10.0 9.1 6.4 12.7
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 547,845 265,125 282,720 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Without total income 17,765 8,660 9,110 79,725 38,310 41,420
With total income 530,080 256,470 273,605 1,820,110 881,720 938,390
Percentage with total income 96.8 96.7 96.8 95.8 95.8 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 85,555 38,570 46,980 315,700 135,530 180,170
$10,000 to $19,999 96,425 42,655 53,765 322,935 135,320 187,615
$20,000 to $29,999 66,035 29,500 36,530 229,015 98,450 130,560
$30,000 to $39,999 55,095 25,115 29,980 195,040 88,095 106,940
$40,000 to $49,999 48,970 22,535 26,435 173,240 81,095 92,145
$50,000 to $59,999 38,495 18,730 19,760 136,850 68,580 68,265
$60,000 to $69,999 30,380 15,595 14,780 106,475 58,675 47,800
$70,000 to $79,999 23,860 12,360 11,500 81,390 46,600 34,795
$80,000 to $89,999 18,885 9,910 8,975 63,885 37,275 26,605
$90,000 to $99,999 13,895 7,695 6,200 45,930 27,895 18,035
$100,000 and over 52,495 33,800 18,685 149,650 104,205 45,450
$100,000 to $149,999 31,480 19,355 12,130 97,130 65,580 31,550
$150,000 and over 21,015 14,455 6,560 52,525 38,625 13,895
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 547,845 265,125 282,715 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Without after-tax income 17,090 8,015 9,075 77,205 35,980 41,225
With after-tax income 530,760 257,115 273,640 1,822,625 884,045 938,580
Percentage with after-tax income 96.9 97.0 96.8 95.9 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 88,970 40,795 48,175 326,725 142,695 184,030
$10,000 to $19,999 100,690 45,125 55,565 337,690 143,595 194,090
$20,000 to $29,999 77,735 35,220 42,510 270,860 118,955 151,905
$30,000 to $39,999 65,670 29,885 35,780 231,350 106,065 125,280
$40,000 to $49,999 54,025 25,660 28,360 192,310 93,560 98,755
$50,000 to $59,999 39,605 20,115 19,485 139,765 75,900 63,860
$60,000 to $69,999 29,280 15,210 14,070 99,300 56,945 42,360
$70,000 to $79,999 21,510 11,460 10,045 71,505 41,850 29,655
$80,000 and over 53,275 33,640 19,630 153,135 104,485 48,650
$80,000 to $89,999 14,125 8,225 5,905 45,580 28,960 16,620
$90,000 to $99,999 9,350 5,725 3,625 28,965 19,470 9,495
$100,000 and over 29,800 19,695 10,100 78,590 56,055 22,540
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 547,845 265,130 282,715 1,899,830 920,025 979,805
Without employment income 146,775 65,195 81,570 528,450 225,650 302,800
With employment income 401,075 199,930 201,145 1,371,385 694,380 677,005
Percentage with employment income 73.2 75.4 71.1 72.2 75.5 69.1
Under $5,000 (including loss) 51,270 23,085 28,190 187,690 83,900 103,785
$5,000 to $9,999 29,405 13,005 16,405 104,015 44,525 59,490
$10,000 to $19,999 54,795 24,940 29,855 186,230 82,745 103,485
$20,000 to $29,999 45,655 21,135 24,520 154,315 70,230 84,085
$30,000 to $39,999 41,770 19,625 22,145 144,080 66,950 77,135
$40,000 to $49,999 38,570 17,880 20,690 132,915 62,845 70,065
$50,000 to $59,999 30,125 15,295 14,825 106,050 55,140 50,910
$60,000 to $69,999 24,220 12,850 11,370 84,185 48,355 35,830
$70,000 to $79,999 19,345 10,355 8,990 66,040 38,955 27,090
$80,000 and over 65,920 41,765 24,160 205,870 140,745 65,125
$80,000 to $89,999 15,480 8,420 7,060 52,670 31,560 21,105
$90,000 to $99,999 11,080 6,415 4,665 37,435 23,785 13,645
$100,000 and over 39,360 26,925 12,435 115,770 85,400 30,365
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 283,920 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 65,327 ... ... 71,674 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 56,908 ... ... 62,565 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 110,020 ... ... 255,730 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,449 ... ... 37,927 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,957 ... ... 33,632 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 173,895 ... ... 627,295 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,207 ... ... 90,895 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 77,792 ... ... 79,253 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 283,915 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,947 ... ... 94,774 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,249 ... ... 78,271 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 110,025 ... ... 255,900 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 52,841 ... ... 49,641 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,034 ... ... 41,033 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 173,890 ... ... 627,345 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 119,956 ... ... 113,184 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,265 ... ... 93,461 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 283,915 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Under $5,000 9,965 ... ... 26,975 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 5,830 ... ... 14,565 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 12,065 ... ... 27,295 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 14,620 ... ... 35,995 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 11,735 ... ... 33,390 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 11,280 ... ... 33,300 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,360 ... ... 33,655 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 11,200 ... ... 33,910 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 11,445 ... ... 33,920 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 10,995 ... ... 33,815 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 21,055 ... ... 64,820 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 19,180 ... ... 60,215 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 17,365 ... ... 55,310 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 15,290 ... ... 50,775 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 13,185 ... ... 45,150 ... ...
$100,000 and over 87,365 ... ... 299,935 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 25,415 ... ... 91,605 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 18,000 ... ... 65,825 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 20,635 ... ... 74,520 ... ...
$200,000 and over 23,310 ... ... 67,985 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 283,915 ... ... 883,020 ... ...
Under $5,000 10,690 ... ... 28,685 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 5,900 ... ... 14,755 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 12,295 ... ... 27,765 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 15,100 ... ... 37,190 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 13,380 ... ... 37,880 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 13,580 ... ... 39,980 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,810 ... ... 40,775 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 13,785 ... ... 40,775 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 13,520 ... ... 41,175 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 13,085 ... ... 39,905 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 24,025 ... ... 74,575 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 21,315 ... ... 67,610 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 18,365 ... ... 61,470 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 15,250 ... ... 53,405 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 12,795 ... ... 46,490 ... ...
$100,000 and over 67,015 ... ... 230,595 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 24,115 ... ... 89,065 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 15,235 ... ... 55,445 ... ...
$150,000 and over 27,660 ... ... 86,080 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 157,895 ... ... 596,335 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 90,754 ... ... 91,148 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,915 ... ... 79,386 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 64,285 ... ... 198,615 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 89,248 ... ... 84,239 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 76,651 ... ... 73,018 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 63,885 ... ... 288,695 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,636 ... ... 110,516 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,822 ... ... 95,649 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 23,190 ... ... 86,855 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,242 ... ... 53,529 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,864 ... ... 48,751 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.5 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 157,765 ... ... 595,885 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 123,043 ... ... 113,833 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 99,168 ... ... 93,745 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 64,115 ... ... 198,235 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 122,724 ... ... 107,625 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 97,432 ... ... 87,349 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 63,955 ... ... 288,875 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 146,259 ... ... 133,160 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 117,820 ... ... 109,609 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 23,130 ... ... 86,640 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 68,258 ... ... 67,302 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 58,017 ... ... 57,757 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 159,610 77,970 81,640 368,375 179,095 189,280
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 32,285 32,735 31,872 32,044 33,557 30,838
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,113 29,381 28,877 28,939 29,979 28,084
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 159,335 77,730 81,605 367,995 178,365 189,630
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 45,574 47,649 43,597 43,145 45,675 40,766
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 37,678 38,938 36,477 36,063 37,729 34,496
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,290 1,091,660 1,140,630
In the bottom half of the distribution 312,560 149,205 163,360 1,100,960 525,080 575,880
In the bottom decile 93,215 45,030 48,190 286,730 137,425 149,305
In the second decile 63,335 29,625 33,710 214,350 99,375 114,980
In the third decile 53,770 25,580 28,190 197,435 93,835 103,595
In the fourth decile 51,155 24,475 26,685 198,470 95,395 103,070
In the fifth decile 51,080 24,495 26,585 203,975 99,045 104,930
In the top half of the distribution 305,650 152,460 153,185 1,131,330 566,585 564,750
In the sixth decile 50,755 24,580 26,170 207,900 101,760 106,140
In the seventh decile 51,560 25,365 26,200 214,770 106,725 108,045
In the eighth decile 54,985 27,165 27,820 223,475 111,775 111,700
In the ninth decile 62,020 31,070 30,960 235,010 118,280 116,730
In the top decile 86,325 44,285 42,045 250,180 128,045 122,135
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 43 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,224,910 1,088,140 1,136,770
0 to 17 years 86,040 44,615 41,425 405,260 209,225 196,040
0 to 5 years 29,140 15,210 13,920 129,280 66,790 62,490
18 to 64 years 441,005 215,215 225,785 1,498,060 730,030 768,025
65 years and over 91,160 41,830 49,335 321,595 148,895 172,700
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 116,045 55,460 60,585 375,620 177,360 198,265
0 to 17 years 17,130 8,815 8,320 77,990 40,120 37,875
0 to 5 years 4,945 2,485 2,455 23,285 11,860 11,430
18 to 64 years 79,800 38,185 41,620 241,840 113,305 128,530
65 years and over 19,115 8,465 10,650 55,790 23,935 31,855
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 18.8 18.4 19.1 16.9 16.3 17.4
0 to 17 years (%) 19.9 19.8 20.1 19.2 19.2 19.3
0 to 5 years (%) 17.0 16.3 17.6 18.0 17.8 18.3
18 to 64 years (%) 18.1 17.7 18.4 16.1 15.5 16.7
65 years and over (%) 21.0 20.2 21.6 17.3 16.1 18.4
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 106,445 51,215 55,225 324,435 154,570 169,860
0 to 17 years 13,965 7,185 6,775 63,830 32,735 31,095
0 to 5 years 3,900 1,945 1,955 18,425 9,360 9,065
18 to 64 years 79,195 38,255 40,930 224,205 106,675 117,525
65 years and over 13,290 5,770 7,520 36,400 15,165 21,240
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 17.2 17.0 17.4 14.6 14.2 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 16.2 16.1 16.4 15.8 15.6 15.9
0 to 5 years (%) 13.4 12.8 14.0 14.3 14.0 14.5
18 to 64 years (%) 18.0 17.8 18.1 15.0 14.6 15.3
65 years and over (%) 14.6 13.8 15.2 11.3 10.2 12.3
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 44 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,560
Official languages 576,100 284,425 291,675 2,100,825 1,037,550 1,063,280
English 575,700 284,250 291,450 2,099,815 1,037,060 1,062,755
French 61,745 27,745 33,995 157,535 70,310 87,225
Non-official languages 333,915 154,335 179,580 1,170,410 551,015 619,395
Aboriginal languages 625 275 350 1,525 645 880
Algonquian languages 240 115 130 480 200 280
Blackfoot 10 0 10 15 0 15
Cree-Montagnais languages 155 80 75 300 145 155
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 30 15 20 85 45 40
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 0 20 0 15
Woods Cree 10 0 0 15 10 10
Cree, n.o.s. 115 65 50 180 90 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 15 10 0 20 10 10
Malecite 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mi'kmaq 10 10 10 15 10 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 60 25 40 145 40 100
Algonquin 15 10 10 15 10 10
Ojibway 45 20 25 120 35 80
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 40 15 30 85 25 55
Northern Athabaskan languages 45 15 25 80 25 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 25 0 20 50 0 40
Chilcotin 10 0 0 0 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 10 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 10 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 10 10 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan 10 0 0 0 10 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 25 10 15 55 30 25
Inuit languages 20 10 15 50 30 30
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 10 0 10 10 0
Inuktitut 10 0 10 45 15 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 10 0 10 10 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 30 15 10 35 20 15
Salish languages 95 30 65 505 200 305
Comox 0 0 0 15 0 15
Halkomelem 20 0 15 135 55 80
Lillooet 15 10 0 20 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 35 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 10 10 0 0
Squamish 15 10 10 225 100 125
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 10 0 10 25 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 35 10 25 55 15 40
Siouan languages 15 0 10 30 15 15
Dakota 10 0 10 20 0 10
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 10 10
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 80 40 35 160 70 95
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 20 0 20 40 10 30
Nisga'a 20 20 0 65 30 35
Tsimshian 35 20 15 60 35 25
Wakashan languages 55 20 35 95 45 55
Haisla 25 0 20 30 0 20
Heiltsuk 15 10 10 15 10 10
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 20 0 40 35 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 10 15 0 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 20 15 10 35 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 333,340 154,080 179,260 1,168,965 550,405 618,560
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,165 3,840 3,330 28,595 14,925 13,670
Berber languages 65 45 25 130 80 45
Kabyle 10 10 0 55 30 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 60 40 20 70 50 20
Cushitic languages 355 180 180 1,875 870 1,010
Bilen 0 0 0 15 10 15
Oromo 120 75 45 190 115 80
Somali 235 105 130 1,670 760 910
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Semitic languages 6,825 3,675 3,155 26,850 14,115 12,730
Amharic 410 225 190 1,745 895 850
Arabic 3,755 2,140 1,615 19,520 10,425 9,095
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 135 65 75 720 340 375
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 10 545 270 275
Harari 15 15 0 60 35 20
Hebrew 2,470 1,220 1,255 4,455 2,280 2,175
Maltese 30 20 0 150 80 65
Tigrigna 170 85 85 935 505 425
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 285 150 130
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 95 45 45
Austro-Asiatic languages 13,740 6,535 7,200 29,470 14,010 15,460
Khmer (Cambodian) 335 120 220 1,425 615 805
Vietnamese 13,400 6,400 7,000 28,110 13,400 14,705
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 60 30 25 60 30 30
Austronesian languages 31,410 12,660 18,750 104,555 43,985 60,565
Bikol 125 45 75 495 200 285
Cebuano 1,065 395 665 4,135 1,620 2,510
Fijian 110 70 40 975 580 400
Hiligaynon 350 130 220 1,330 580 745
Ilocano 2,185 870 1,315 5,600 2,190 3,410
Malagasy 10 0 10 0 0 10
Malay 1,630 800 830 6,265 2,970 3,295
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 240 105 135 730 330 400
Pangasinan 160 60 100 435 180 260
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 28,690 11,305 17,385 94,500 39,135 55,360
Waray-Waray 80 35 50 255 110 140
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 380 205 175 1,135 555 580
Creole languages 300 160 140 1,720 930 795
Haitian Creole 15 0 10 55 25 35
Creole, n.o.s. 145 70 75 995 525 470
Creole languages, n.i.e. 145 85 60 685 385 295
Dravidian languages 2,640 1,515 1,120 8,725 4,620 4,105
Kannada 110 55 60 435 205 230
Malayalam 535 300 235 2,515 1,350 1,170
Tamil 1,650 895 750 4,820 2,510 2,310
Telugu 435 315 125 1,385 805 575
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 70 25 40
Hmong-Mien languages 25 0 15 150 80 75
Indo-European languages 111,405 54,185 57,225 509,685 249,375 260,310
Albanian 90 45 40 1,080 545 535
Armenian 440 220 215 1,390 695 695
Balto-Slavic languages 17,000 7,695 9,300 62,220 29,785 32,440
Baltic languages 325 160 165 570 290 275
Latvian 170 105 70 290 165 125
Lithuanian 155 60 90 280 130 150
Slavic languages 16,800 7,600 9,205 61,820 29,575 32,245
Belarusan 80 30 50 205 90 110
Bosnian 425 185 240 1,695 845 850
Bulgarian 545 210 335 1,915 845 1,065
Croatian 1,820 835 990 7,535 3,705 3,830
Czech 1,305 610 690 4,090 1,920 2,165
Macedonian 130 70 55 330 170 160
Polish 3,035 1,360 1,680 13,005 6,225 6,780
Russian 6,100 2,735 3,360 22,865 10,785 12,080
Serbian 2,575 1,215 1,355 7,730 3,965 3,765
Serbo-Croatian 610 255 355 1,215 575 635
Slovak 805 390 410 2,775 1,300 1,465
Slovene (Slovenian) 195 80 115 665 295 365
Ukrainian 1,290 530 755 5,450 2,395 3,055
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 90 45 40 225 110 115
Celtic languages 715 400 315 1,095 630 465
Scottish Gaelic 140 85 50 310 205 110
Welsh 35 20 20 115 60 60
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 540 295 245 670 365 305
Germanic languages 16,490 8,185 8,305 49,300 23,840 25,465
Afrikaans 810 440 370 3,620 1,875 1,740
Danish 545 250 295 2,100 1,000 1,100
Dutch 1,855 955 900 7,610 3,625 3,995
Frisian 10 10 0 85 45 40
German 12,085 6,045 6,040 33,500 16,385 17,110
Icelandic 115 65 55 190 100 90
Norwegian 450 260 195 1,250 645 605
Swedish 1,025 430 595 2,485 1,090 1,390
Vlaams (Flemish) 110 70 40 200 115 90
Yiddish 235 105 130 365 165 195
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 70 40 30
Greek 3,025 1,440 1,590 6,750 3,415 3,330
Indo-Iranian languages 36,930 18,670 18,255 288,160 143,285 144,875
Indo-Aryan languages 27,675 13,880 13,800 240,830 119,440 121,390
Bengali 870 500 375 3,130 1,605 1,520
Gujarati 1,390 735 655 10,265 4,835 5,430
Hindi 9,925 5,005 4,920 68,905 33,580 35,325
Kashmiri 15 10 10 40 25 20
Konkani 55 35 20 340 165 170
Marathi 275 160 115 1,235 625 610
Nepali 295 155 135 1,145 570 575
Oriya (Odia) 15 0 0 55 35 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 17,960 8,850 9,110 181,205 90,500 90,700
Sindhi 410 170 235 3,025 1,295 1,730
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 405 190 210 2,135 1,110 1,030
Urdu 1,575 875 695 14,055 7,350 6,705
Iranian languages 9,360 4,845 4,510 48,325 24,385 23,945
Kurdish 415 235 180 2,075 1,095 975
Pashto 210 100 105 1,525 845 680
Persian (Farsi) 8,915 4,625 4,290 46,055 23,210 22,840
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 80 45 30 750 375 375
Italic (Romance) languages 41,175 19,660 21,520 112,190 53,450 58,740
Catalan 155 75 80 240 125 120
Italian 8,435 3,975 4,455 24,350 11,785 12,560
Portuguese 6,235 2,995 3,240 15,040 7,180 7,865
Romanian 1,350 665 685 7,855 3,890 3,960
Spanish 27,755 13,220 14,530 70,585 33,290 37,300
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 75 45 25 215 125 85
Japanese 11,240 4,820 6,415 27,510 11,900 15,615
Kartvelian languages 15 10 0 90 50 45
Georgian 15 0 0 90 50 40
Korean 8,795 3,760 5,030 48,680 22,290 26,390
Mongolic languages 120 60 65 315 155 155
Mongolian 125 60 65 315 155 155
Niger-Congo languages 1,105 590 515 5,615 2,915 2,700
Akan (Twi) 55 15 40 480 270 205
Bamanankan 10 10 0 25 15 10
Edo 10 0 0 115 60 55
Ewe 20 10 10 110 75 35
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 30 10 25 45 15 35
Ga 10 0 0 90 55 30
Ganda 25 20 10 110 60 45
Igbo 40 30 15 205 125 80
Lingala 35 15 20 225 100 125
Rundi (Kirundi) 30 10 20 100 40 65
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 55 30 20 200 90 110
Shona 65 20 45 255 120 140
Swahili 585 320 265 2,565 1,380 1,185
Wolof 10 0 0 30 15 15
Yoruba 55 30 25 505 260 245
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 190 115 75 1,270 580 695
Nilo-Saharan languages 75 35 35 280 145 135
Dinka 0 10 0 45 35 15
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 70 35 35 230 110 120
Sign languages 925 395 530 3,230 1,280 1,950
American Sign Language 585 200 385 1,820 605 1,215
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 350 200 150 1,470 695 775
Sino-Tibetan languages 150,200 68,430 81,770 416,185 191,945 224,245
Chinese languages 149,515 68,075 81,435 413,750 190,715 223,040
Cantonese 100,810 46,565 54,250 221,150 102,350 118,795
Hakka 910 440 470 2,490 1,185 1,300
Mandarin 65,800 28,570 37,235 236,910 106,760 130,155
Min Dong 35 20 15 115 55 60
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,480 1,885 2,600 15,040 6,665 8,375
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,610 680 925 5,190 2,260 2,930
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,555 1,625 1,930 8,450 3,850 4,595
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 50 20 30 180 70 110
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 405 385 2,710 1,355 1,360
Burmese 565 285 285 1,385 685 700
Karenic languages 0 0 0 895 445 445
Tibetan 105 60 45 290 160 130
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 135 75 60 290 135 155
Tai-Kadai languages 1,340 545 795 3,655 1,475 2,180
Lao 160 60 100 1,080 490 590
Thai 1,220 500 720 2,760 1,055 1,705
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,570 895 675 5,860 3,180 2,685
Azerbaijani 140 80 60 825 445 380
Turkish 1,390 780 615 4,795 2,590 2,200
Uyghur 0 10 0 105 50 60
Uzbek 45 30 10 170 95 75
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 225 120 105
Uralic languages 2,130 985 1,145 8,130 3,815 4,320
Estonian 85 25 55 365 160 205
Finnish 510 195 315 1,820 690 1,130
Hungarian 1,535 760 775 5,975 2,970 3,005
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 205 120 80 685 380 300
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,555
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 525,810 257,515 268,295 1,923,530 945,800 977,725
Canadian citizens aged under 18 78,285 40,660 37,625 370,125 191,590 178,535
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 447,530 216,855 230,675 1,553,405 754,205 799,195
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 92,400 44,155 48,245 309,015 146,190 162,825
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,555
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 325,175 166,590 158,585 1,216,705 616,680 600,025
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 262,765 120,310 142,455 940,535 438,815 501,725
Before 1981 63,890 30,340 33,550 190,755 91,520 99,230
1981 to 1990 38,210 17,310 20,900 115,735 54,010 61,720
1991 to 2000 63,480 28,390 35,090 239,750 110,660 129,085
2001 to 2010 59,855 26,595 33,255 257,780 118,270 139,510
2001 to 2005 26,900 11,805 15,090 119,690 54,775 64,910
2006 to 2010 32,955 14,795 18,165 138,090 63,495 74,600
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 37,335 17,675 19,655 136,515 64,350 72,170
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 30,270 14,760 15,505 75,310 36,500 38,810
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 262,765 120,315 142,455 940,535 438,810 501,725
Under 5 years 19,200 9,480 9,720 72,970 37,090 35,885
5 to 14 years 40,950 20,860 20,095 149,360 77,155 72,205
15 to 24 years 55,145 25,130 30,020 194,335 88,380 105,955
25 to 44 years 116,780 51,380 65,405 403,665 180,565 223,100
45 years and over 30,695 13,470 17,225 120,195 55,620 64,575
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 54 262,770 120,310 142,460 940,535 438,810 501,725
Americas 20,600 10,170 10,430 60,695 28,760 31,935
Brazil 1,030 440 590 2,715 1,115 1,600
Colombia 950 445 505 2,985 1,380 1,610
El Salvador 1,125 600 525 4,310 2,190 2,120
Guyana 255 110 150 865 405 465
Haiti 20 10 15 245 105 140
Jamaica 485 270 215 2,075 1,090 985
Mexico 2,760 1,385 1,375 7,475 3,280 4,195
Peru 790 345 445 2,595 1,120 1,465
Trinidad and Tobago 455 205 255 1,805 850 955
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 9,295 4,710 4,585 23,620 11,530 12,090
Other places of birth in Americas 3,435 1,650 1,780 12,005 5,700 6,300
Europe 43,990 21,825 22,160 151,850 74,650 77,205
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,155 505 650 3,785 1,840 1,950
Croatia 1,050 550 505 3,855 1,955 1,895
France 1,775 945 830 3,220 1,675 1,545
Germany 3,210 1,540 1,665 11,330 5,455 5,875
Greece 1,175 535 640 2,680 1,385 1,300
Hungary 950 510 440 3,420 1,755 1,665
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,760 1,025 735 3,425 1,890 1,530
Italy 3,515 1,690 1,820 9,955 5,070 4,890
Netherlands 860 465 395 5,015 2,505 2,515
Poland 2,150 1,000 1,150 9,815 4,630 5,185
Portugal 1,590 770 820 4,460 2,210 2,250
Romania 1,235 595 640 6,745 3,290 3,455
Russian Federation 2,330 945 1,390 8,080 3,485 4,595
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,310 635 675 3,645 1,830 1,815
Ukraine 1,210 530 680 5,150 2,445 2,700
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 12,970 6,935 6,035 47,260 23,700 23,565
Other places of birth in Europe 5,735 2,660 3,075 20,015 9,530 10,480
Africa 6,170 3,290 2,880 30,090 15,220 14,870
Algeria 125 95 30 425 275 150
Egypt 310 170 140 2,020 1,090 930
Ethiopia 445 200 245 1,650 825 830
Kenya 675 315 365 3,895 1,780 2,110
Morocco 210 125 80 695 365 330
Nigeria 130 65 60 1,160 610 550
Somalia 100 65 30 1,010 485 525
South Africa, Republic of 1,985 1,060 925 7,130 3,700 3,425
Other places of birth in Africa 2,195 1,190 1,005 12,100 6,075 6,025
Asia 186,705 82,370 104,335 674,920 309,310 365,615
Afghanistan 285 170 115 4,820 2,425 2,395
Bangladesh 490 250 240 1,865 945 920
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 66,760 29,120 37,635 180,300 80,410 99,895
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 24,695 11,145 13,550 70,795 32,515 38,280
India 13,000 6,335 6,665 121,910 59,425 62,480
IranCensus data footnote 61 7,385 3,865 3,515 34,310 17,400 16,910
Iraq 650 330 325 5,145 2,630 2,510
Japan 4,200 1,175 3,025 10,330 3,065 7,265
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 5,695 2,355 3,340 35,310 16,025 19,285
Lebanon 370 215 160 1,750 990 765
Pakistan 920 505 415 8,870 4,540 4,325
Philippines 28,480 11,390 17,090 94,910 40,075 54,840
Sri Lanka 1,285 645 640 4,130 2,155 1,970
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 270 155 115 2,265 1,140 1,130
Taiwan 8,920 3,825 5,095 35,495 15,995 19,500
Viet Nam 11,930 5,555 6,375 23,380 10,925 12,455
Other places of birth in Asia 11,360 5,340 6,025 39,350 18,650 20,700
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 5,300 2,655 2,650 22,985 10,875 12,105
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 37,335 17,675 19,660 136,515 64,350 72,165
Americas 4,180 2,265 1,910 9,680 4,945 4,735
Brazil 480 230 250 905 420 485
Colombia 180 90 90 450 215 235
Cuba 25 15 10 65 35 35
Haiti 0 0 0 10 0 0
Jamaica 15 10 0 155 110 45
Mexico 1,020 570 445 2,210 1,115 1,090
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,805 1,010 795 3,860 2,075 1,785
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 65 35 30 215 100 115
Other places of birth in Americas 590 295 295 1,810 865 945
Europe 5,875 3,165 2,710 12,995 6,715 6,280
France 595 320 275 785 415 365
Germany 360 195 170 755 440 315
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 940 590 350 1,180 740 445
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 25 15 10 200 110 90
Romania 85 40 50 540 240 305
Russian Federation 420 145 280 1,375 495 885
Ukraine 180 75 105 890 355 535
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 1,790 1,080 710 3,520 2,060 1,455
Other places of birth in Europe 1,475 710 760 3,750 1,860 1,885
Africa 680 360 320 4,145 2,150 1,995
Algeria 0 0 0 55 35 20
Cameroon 25 15 15 55 25 30
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 15 10 10 105 65 45
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 0 10 10 10
Egypt 50 25 25 515 280 235
Eritrea 15 10 0 295 160 130
Ethiopia 40 15 25 255 140 110
Morocco 20 10 15 110 55 50
Nigeria 30 15 15 355 170 180
Somalia 25 20 0 350 140 210
South Africa, Republic of 175 100 75 700 380 325
Tunisia 30 15 15 70 30 40
Other places of birth in Africa 245 130 115 1,275 665 605
Asia 25,705 11,405 14,305 107,710 49,475 58,235
Afghanistan 65 30 25 860 455 405
Bangladesh 95 40 60 385 180 200
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 9,350 4,050 5,300 32,830 14,595 18,230
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 450 190 265 1,650 695 955
India 1,890 1,035 850 21,070 10,555 10,515
IranCensus data footnote 61 1,610 805 800 8,195 4,085 4,105
Iraq 180 90 90 1,825 900 920
Israel 120 80 45 295 170 125
Japan 1,020 250 775 1,820 460 1,355
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,230 445 785 6,345 2,725 3,620
Lebanon 60 35 20 205 110 95
Nepal 80 35 40 215 90 125
Pakistan 155 75 75 1,590 800 790
Philippines 6,400 2,905 3,495 19,750 8,905 10,840
Saudi Arabia 80 45 40 320 145 175
Sri Lanka 140 75 70 455 230 230
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 190 90 100 1,765 880 880
Taiwan 435 145 290 2,185 875 1,310
Turkey 210 115 95 360 200 160
United Arab Emirates 60 30 35 300 145 155
Viet Nam 770 355 410 1,505 595 905
Other places of birth in Asia 1,110 475 635 3,795 1,680 2,115
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 895 485 410 1,985 1,065 925
Australia 660 340 320 1,065 565 505
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 235 150 90 920 500 420
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,560
First generationCensus data footnote 69 299,195 138,390 160,805 1,032,710 484,055 548,655
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 159,210 81,590 77,625 559,925 284,835 275,090
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 159,805 81,690 78,115 639,910 323,100 316,810
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 72 204,170 92,495 111,675 763,565 354,075 409,490
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 119,290 55,690 63,605 441,255 211,760 229,495
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 49,995 26,980 23,010 169,275 99,370 69,905
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 69,300 28,710 40,595 271,985 112,390 159,590
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 63,470 25,530 37,940 241,750 100,285 141,465
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 17,825 9,785 8,045 69,605 37,175 32,435
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 3,580 1,500 2,080 10,950 4,860 6,090
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,560
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,905 6,650 7,255 55,480 26,335 29,145
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,435 6,420 7,020 53,775 25,525 28,255
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 8,930 4,220 4,705 32,685 15,505 17,185
Métis 4,405 2,155 2,250 20,710 9,845 10,865
Inuk (Inuit) 105 45 60 380 175 210
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 260 135 125 985 470 515
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 205 100 110 715 340 375
Non-Aboriginal identity 604,305 295,015 309,290 2,177,065 1,065,655 1,111,410
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,560
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 6,785 3,170 3,620 22,140 10,245 11,890
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 611,425 298,495 312,925 2,210,410 1,081,745 1,128,665
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,545 1,091,995 1,140,555
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 3,750 1,800 1,950 12,620 6,060 6,560
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 3,630 1,730 1,900 12,360 5,925 6,435
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 3,205 1,485 1,715 10,125 4,755 5,370
Métis single ancestry 375 215 160 2,095 1,100 995
Inuit single ancestry 45 30 20 135 70 65
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 115 65 50 260 135 125
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 115 60 55 240 125 120
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 20 15 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 13,585 6,585 7,000 54,580 26,120 28,465
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 13,000 6,335 6,665 52,405 25,130 27,275
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 9,325 4,535 4,795 34,865 16,750 18,120
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,580 1,760 1,820 17,205 8,225 8,980
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 90 40 50 335 160 175
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 585 250 340 2,180 990 1,190
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 560 245 315 2,100 975 1,130
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25 0 15 25 0 20
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 25 0 25
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 20 0 15
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 600,875 293,280 307,600 2,165,345 1,059,815 1,105,535
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,550 1,091,990 1,140,560
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 319,010 149,405 169,600 1,144,970 546,030 598,945
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 37,130 18,875 18,260 280,625 140,390 140,240
Chinese 167,180 77,560 89,625 457,460 213,935 243,525
Black 6,345 3,405 2,935 28,420 14,745 13,675
Filipino 36,460 15,560 20,900 120,745 53,440 67,305
Latin American 10,935 5,370 5,560 33,535 15,965 17,565
Arab 2,965 1,775 1,190 16,035 8,595 7,440
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 17,120 8,075 9,045 43,435 20,685 22,750
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 8,630 4,500 4,130 44,930 22,905 22,020
Korean 9,360 4,045 5,315 50,820 23,480 27,340
Japanese 10,315 3,930 6,385 28,565 11,915 16,655
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,500 740 760 6,115 3,010 3,105
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 11,070 5,575 5,490 34,290 16,960 17,330
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 299,200 152,255 146,945 1,087,575 545,965 541,610
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 103 618,210 301,665 316,545 2,232,545 1,091,990 1,140,555
North American Aboriginal origins 17,335 8,390 8,945 67,205 32,175 35,025
First Nations (North American Indian) 13,240 6,340 6,895 47,395 22,615 24,775
Inuit 175 80 95 570 255 315
Métis 4,635 2,285 2,350 21,695 10,425 11,265
Other North American origins 77,505 38,985 38,525 312,140 156,960 155,180
Acadian 690 380 315 1,380 705 680
American 9,115 4,340 4,775 28,500 13,835 14,665
Canadian 70,365 35,475 34,895 291,825 147,020 144,800
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 10 0 0
Newfoundlander 210 110 100 555 340 220
Nova Scotian 20 15 10 70 40 35
Ontarian 20 20 10 35 25 15
Québécois 360 205 155 695 400 295
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 65 25 35 155 70 80
European origins 297,700 150,225 147,470 1,053,015 524,725 528,290
British Isles origins 185,730 94,830 90,900 663,690 331,545 332,150
Channel Islander 50 25 30 140 80 60
Cornish 110 65 50 210 110 100
English 109,085 55,490 53,600 406,645 201,710 204,935
Irish 72,915 35,965 36,950 241,090 116,280 124,810
Manx 210 100 105 685 330 355
Scottish 82,705 41,020 41,690 297,740 146,535 151,200
Welsh 11,100 5,530 5,575 39,220 18,995 20,230
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 16,535 8,340 8,200 49,025 24,310 24,715
French origins 38,970 19,160 19,805 130,810 63,215 67,595
Alsatian 45 30 15 100 50 55
Breton 25 15 10 40 15 25
Corsican 25 0 25 60 20 35
French 38,925 19,140 19,790 130,700 63,165 67,540
Western European origins (except French origins) 74,080 37,090 36,990 271,345 134,200 137,145
Austrian 5,730 2,625 3,105 18,595 8,750 9,845
Bavarian 40 20 15 65 40 25
Belgian 2,260 1,165 1,100 7,230 3,615 3,615
Dutch 16,100 8,155 7,945 66,435 32,920 33,510
Flemish 260 165 95 880 450 425
Frisian 50 20 30 120 35 90
German 52,845 26,385 26,455 193,385 95,745 97,645
Luxembourger 130 50 85 290 155 135
Swiss 3,605 1,925 1,680 9,930 5,035 4,890
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 150 70 80 400 175 225
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 29,330 14,290 15,035 112,610 54,410 58,200
Danish 5,235 2,620 2,615 19,850 9,730 10,125
Finnish 3,095 1,405 1,695 12,345 5,785 6,565
Icelandic 2,800 1,340 1,465 9,410 4,675 4,730
Norwegian 10,765 5,455 5,310 42,585 20,855 21,735
Swedish 9,375 4,310 5,065 35,495 16,365 19,130
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,160 555 605 4,600 2,340 2,265
Eastern European origins 65,690 31,430 34,260 228,655 110,750 117,900
Bulgarian 830 340 490 2,830 1,300 1,530
Byelorussian 535 230 305 1,755 900 850
Czech 3,330 1,570 1,755 10,385 5,050 5,330
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 545 270 265 2,095 1,050 1,045
Estonian 680 250 435 2,105 965 1,135
Hungarian 6,280 3,190 3,090 23,045 11,435 11,610
Latvian 945 485 460 2,290 1,205 1,085
Lithuanian 1,870 895 975 3,795 1,835 1,960
Moldovan 125 70 55 690 325 365
Polish 19,410 9,340 10,075 63,150 30,305 32,845
Romanian 3,990 1,890 2,100 15,925 7,710 8,215
Russian 16,955 7,965 8,990 53,225 25,180 28,050
Slovak 1,740 855 885 5,665 2,640 3,025
Ukrainian 21,570 10,285 11,285 83,080 40,425 42,650
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,055 475 580 2,090 945 1,150
Southern European origins 54,160 26,760 27,405 182,440 90,850 91,590
Albanian 185 105 75 1,235 615 620
Bosnian 580 260 320 2,450 1,205 1,240
Catalan 50 45 10 65 55 10
Croatian 3,890 1,975 1,915 14,520 7,520 7,000
Cypriot 50 25 25 290 155 140
Greek 5,760 2,970 2,785 14,750 7,595 7,160
Italian 22,510 11,295 11,220 81,005 41,110 39,890
Kosovar 0 0 0 170 90 85
Macedonian 290 170 120 825 455 375
Maltese 330 205 120 1,010 555 455
Montenegrin 210 90 125 570 260 310
Portuguese 6,445 3,140 3,305 23,050 11,270 11,780
Serbian 3,270 1,580 1,695 9,740 5,075 4,665
Sicilian 65 40 25 180 110 75
Slovenian 765 340 425 2,780 1,335 1,450
Spanish 13,570 6,435 7,135 41,780 19,580 22,200
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 795 340 455 2,865 1,275 1,590
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 80 25 55 220 105 120
Other European origins 8,170 4,250 3,920 17,535 9,100 8,440
Basque 265 170 95 445 260 180
Jewish 5,655 2,920 2,735 10,545 5,440 5,100
Roma (Gypsy) 155 50 105 305 115 195
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 180 95 85 485 240 240
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,015 1,060 955 5,890 3,095 2,795
Caribbean origins 4,270 2,120 2,160 15,210 7,630 7,575
Antiguan 25 15 15 130 60 65
Bahamian 75 35 35 150 85 60
Barbadian 355 190 165 1,225 640 580
Bermudan 40 15 30 135 70 70
Carib 0 10 0 60 40 20
Cuban 270 155 120 800 415 385
Dominican 165 75 90 495 225 270
Grenadian 40 25 10 280 155 130
Guadeloupean 10 0 0 10 0 0
Haitian 120 55 65 595 270 330
Jamaican 1,350 670 680 5,960 3,125 2,830
Kittitian/Nevisian 15 0 15 95 50 50
Martinican 10 0 10 20 0 20
Montserratan 0 0 0 20 10 10
Puerto Rican 100 50 50 255 120 135
St. Lucian 20 15 0 115 55 60
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 1,060 520 530 2,955 1,490 1,465
Vincentian/Grenadinian 60 30 30 295 130 165
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 410 190 220 1,365 615 750
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 425 205 225 1,325 615 700
Latin, Central and South American origins 15,115 7,520 7,595 46,745 22,670 24,070
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 630 315 315 1,650 845 805
Arawak 10 0 15 50 20 25
Argentinian 450 225 225 1,275 580 700
Belizean 0 10 0 35 20 20
Bolivian 75 25 45 180 60 115
Brazilian 1,645 755 890 3,900 1,770 2,135
Chilean 1,075 500 575 3,645 1,750 1,895
Colombian 1,445 700 745 4,460 2,190 2,270
Costa Rican 170 85 75 450 225 225
Ecuadorian 235 120 120 725 350 380
Guatemalan 425 250 175 1,935 1,025 905
Guyanese 380 200 180 1,170 620 555
Hispanic 335 150 180 1,185 565 620
Honduran 220 110 105 1,100 570 530
Maya 190 105 80 590 310 280
Mexican 5,125 2,625 2,495 14,140 6,745 7,400
Nicaraguan 245 100 145 1,005 445 560
Panamanian 50 20 30 190 100 85
Paraguayan 70 45 20 225 130 100
Peruvian 810 355 460 2,920 1,370 1,550
Salvadorean 1,305 680 625 5,170 2,645 2,520
Uruguayan 105 45 55 260 125 125
Venezuelan 565 280 290 1,490 710 780
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 675 370 300 2,360 1,170 1,200
African origins 9,715 5,140 4,575 38,515 19,760 18,755
Central and West African origins 920 495 430 4,760 2,565 2,195
Akan 10 0 0 30 20 10
Angolan 10 0 0 50 25 25
Ashanti 0 0 0 65 25 40
Beninese 20 10 10 25 15 15
Burkinabe 0 0 0 20 15 10
Cameroonian 55 30 25 90 50 40
Chadian 10 0 10 10 0 0
Congolese 115 60 60 680 355 320
Edo 0 0 0 60 40 15
Ewe 0 0 0 55 25 25
Gabonese 0 0 0 10 0 10
Gambian 10 0 0 15 10 0
Ghanaian 235 130 100 1,190 665 530
Guinean 45 15 30 125 40 80
Ibo 15 0 10 205 115 80
Ivorian 0 0 10 45 25 15
Liberian 15 0 10 205 90 115
Malian 0 0 0 20 15 10
Malinké 0 10 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 275 170 100 1,605 885 720
Peulh 0 0 0 20 10 15
Senegalese 15 0 0 50 35 15
Sierra Leonean 25 10 10 90 45 50
Togolese 10 0 0 80 50 35
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 0 25 130 70 60
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 105 55 50 355 170 190
North African origins 2,125 1,190 935 7,065 3,705 3,360
Algerian 235 160 75 600 350 250
Berber 65 40 25 185 115 70
Coptic 10 0 0 110 65 50
Dinka 0 0 0 15 0 10
Egyptian 790 415 375 3,265 1,700 1,565
Libyan 55 50 10 180 125 50
Maure 60 20 45 105 40 65
Moroccan 590 330 265 1,445 775 675
Sudanese 110 45 70 905 395 515
Tunisian 200 120 80 375 205 170
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 70 45 20 165 95 65
Southern and East African origins 3,955 2,060 1,895 16,175 8,165 8,015
Afrikaner 150 60 90 320 145 175
Amhara 10 0 10 115 60 55
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 20 10 10 235 125 110
Burundian 35 15 15 185 80 110
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 170 90 80 950 505 445
Ethiopian 535 300 235 2,005 1,045 955
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 195 115 80 1,125 550 575
Malagasy 30 15 10 80 50 30
Mauritian 140 65 70 735 415 325
Oromo 70 35 30 120 75 50
Rwandan 120 75 45 305 165 140
Seychellois 10 0 0 15 10 0
Somali 330 175 155 2,080 1,000 1,080
South African 1,555 750 800 5,680 2,870 2,810
Tanzanian 130 70 55 400 165 230
Tigrian 30 10 20 185 100 85
Ugandan 135 95 35 565 290 280
Zambian 55 30 25 110 55 50
Zimbabwean 175 75 100 520 265 255
Zulu 10 10 0 50 10 35
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 300 155 140 1,290 660 640
Other African origins 2,820 1,470 1,345 11,115 5,645 5,470
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 385 210 180 1,405 720 685
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,465 1,280 1,185 9,800 4,970 4,835
Asian origins 306,450 142,795 163,655 1,088,735 518,200 570,535
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 19,110 10,215 8,895 83,305 42,995 40,310
Afghan 535 300 235 7,435 3,760 3,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,075 625 455 4,450 2,415 2,030
Armenian 970 525 440 2,685 1,390 1,300
Assyrian 95 55 35 450 240 205
Azerbaijani 180 105 75 890 515 375
Georgian 150 90 55 490 275 215
Hazara 0 0 0 50 30 25
Iranian 9,385 4,880 4,500 43,040 21,805 21,235
Iraqi 690 335 360 5,100 2,585 2,515
Israeli 1,005 515 490 1,960 1,030 930
Jordanian 155 80 70 585 310 270
Kazakh 75 50 25 275 175 95
Kurd 500 275 220 1,980 1,080 900
Kuwaiti 40 30 10 100 70 30
Kyrgyz 25 10 15 135 65 65
Lebanese 1,470 785 685 4,880 2,590 2,290
Palestinian 380 210 170 2,185 1,160 1,025
Pashtun 75 35 35 310 175 135
Saudi Arabian 345 195 150 545 325 225
Syrian 600 290 310 2,695 1,310 1,385
Tajik 35 25 15 240 125 115
Tatar 225 95 125 615 295 320
Turk 1,820 1,060 760 5,045 2,790 2,250
Turkmen 10 10 0 70 45 30
Uighur 10 10 0 100 45 55
Uzbek 75 40 30 250 135 110
Yemeni 90 60 25 250 155 95
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 540 305 240 2,070 1,070 1,000
South Asian origins 37,625 19,095 18,535 277,380 138,690 138,690
Bangladeshi 475 245 225 1,500 745 760
Bengali 235 95 130 755 350 400
Bhutanese 0 0 10 95 50 45
East Indian 31,430 15,840 15,590 234,075 116,680 117,390
Goan 95 45 50 260 115 140
Gujarati 170 100 70 605 290 320
Kashmiri 20 10 10 145 75 70
Nepali 320 165 150 1,135 545 595
Pakistani 1,320 705 615 10,375 5,380 4,995
Punjabi 2,505 1,280 1,225 29,710 15,035 14,670
Sinhalese 65 30 35 505 280 230
Sri Lankan 1,530 820 705 5,000 2,620 2,380
Tamil 360 185 170 1,035 565 470
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 775 365 405 6,975 3,445 3,525
East and Southeast Asian origins 251,175 114,315 136,860 733,575 339,315 394,260
Burmese 725 355 365 1,930 980 950
Cambodian (Khmer) 755 355 395 2,465 1,175 1,295
Chinese 175,200 81,595 93,605 481,635 225,825 255,815
Filipino 39,480 16,880 22,595 131,185 58,395 72,785
Hmong 0 0 0 115 55 55
Indonesian 1,295 640 650 4,630 2,205 2,430
Japanese 12,765 5,105 7,655 35,690 15,425 20,260
Karen 0 0 0 875 440 440
Korean 10,200 4,510 5,685 53,260 24,700 28,560
Laotian 240 105 130 1,710 835 875
Malaysian 1,225 535 690 4,050 1,875 2,175
Mongolian 390 175 215 960 475 485
Singaporean 240 110 130 880 420 465
Taiwanese 5,875 2,560 3,320 19,255 8,860 10,400
Thai 1,305 490 815 3,195 1,260 1,935
Tibetan 155 75 85 420 215 205
Vietnamese 15,690 7,575 8,115 33,845 16,495 17,355
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 180 90 90 595 255 340
Other Asian origins 495 230 270 1,725 880 845
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 230 265 1,725 880 850
Oceania origins 6,045 3,060 2,980 25,210 12,600 12,610
Australian 3,000 1,520 1,480 7,585 3,975 3,610
New Zealander 1,020 530 495 3,025 1,550 1,475
Pacific Islands origins 2,140 1,065 1,070 15,000 7,300 7,700
Fijian 1,655 820 835 12,830 6,265 6,565
Hawaiian 100 45 60 770 330 440
Maori 160 95 65 480 280 195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 75 35 40 310 135 175
Samoan 55 30 20 185 105 85
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 130 70 60 645 320 330
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 283,915 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
Owner 133,165 ... ... 550,275 ... ...
Renter 150,750 ... ... 332,810 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 160 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 283,915 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
Condominium 94,835 ... ... 276,730 ... ...
Not condominium 189,085 ... ... 606,515 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 283,915 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
No bedrooms 11,980 ... ... 16,985 ... ...
1 bedroom 104,540 ... ... 200,890 ... ...
2 bedrooms 76,480 ... ... 240,165 ... ...
3 bedrooms 37,845 ... ... 191,180 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 53,080 ... ... 234,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 283,915 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 168,460 ... ... 396,550 ... ...
5 rooms 34,380 ... ... 118,275 ... ...
6 rooms 21,640 ... ... 89,880 ... ...
7 rooms 16,450 ... ... 73,435 ... ...
8 or more rooms 42,985 ... ... 205,110 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 4.6 ... ... 5.5 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 283,920 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 275,495 ... ... 850,765 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 8,420 ... ... 32,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 283,920 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
Suitable 261,250 ... ... 814,795 ... ...
Not suitable 22,670 ... ... 68,450 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 283,915 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
1960 or before 66,045 ... ... 122,750 ... ...
1961 to 1980 71,140 ... ... 230,545 ... ...
1981 to 1990 36,320 ... ... 135,485 ... ...
1991 to 2000 45,205 ... ... 158,470 ... ...
2001 to 2005 20,135 ... ... 65,985 ... ...
2006 to 2010 23,410 ... ... 89,035 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 21,655 ... ... 80,975 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 283,920 ... ... 883,245 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 264,890 ... ... 832,180 ... ...
Major repairs needed 19,035 ... ... 51,065 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 283,915 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
1 household maintainer 177,130 ... ... 512,085 ... ...
2 household maintainers 95,330 ... ... 332,655 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 11,455 ... ... 38,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 283,915 ... ... 883,240 ... ...
15 to 24 years 12,335 ... ... 29,520 ... ...
25 to 34 years 59,460 ... ... 137,090 ... ...
35 to 44 years 51,270 ... ... 160,625 ... ...
45 to 54 years 54,950 ... ... 193,410 ... ...
55 to 64 years 47,830 ... ... 170,605 ... ...
65 to 74 years 33,030 ... ... 111,315 ... ...
75 to 84 years 17,770 ... ... 58,140 ... ...
85 years and over 7,270 ... ... 22,540 ... ...
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 141 283,180 ... ... 877,985 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 179,670 ... ... 591,975 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 103,505 ... ... 286,005 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 80,050 ... ... 226,005 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 133,160 ... ... 548,250 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 53.1 ... ... 61.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 27.8 ... ... 26.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,306 ... ... 1,396 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,714 ... ... 1,624 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 1,102,843 ... ... 799,287 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 1,414,191 ... ... 1,000,757 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 150,750 ... ... 331,515 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.7 ... ... 13.2 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 44.3 ... ... 43.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,206 ... ... 1,135 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,296 ... ... 1,238 ... ...
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 146 547,845 265,110 282,730 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
No certificate, diploma or degree 68,855 32,620 36,240 266,925 129,245 137,675
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 132,610 66,710 65,895 540,290 265,530 274,755
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 346,380 165,785 180,595 1,092,830 525,365 567,460
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,340 17,180 9,160 118,890 84,305 34,590
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 14,210 7,865 6,350 55,430 31,840 23,590
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 12,130 9,320 2,805 63,465 52,465 11,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 81,815 36,970 44,850 313,640 132,890 180,750
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 19,320 8,245 11,075 71,695 30,480 41,220
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 218,905 103,390 115,515 588,600 277,695 310,905
Bachelor's degree 139,740 64,755 74,985 389,230 178,895 210,330
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 13,930 5,980 7,945 40,940 17,380 23,560
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 7,290 3,985 3,305 16,535 8,865 7,665
Master's degree 47,805 22,780 25,030 120,380 59,210 61,170
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 10,130 5,890 4,240 21,515 13,345 8,175
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 384,595 187,670 196,925 1,291,800 624,335 667,460
No certificate, diploma or degree 27,410 14,020 13,390 105,180 54,450 50,730
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 76,050 39,660 36,390 312,250 156,265 155,990
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 281,135 133,990 147,145 874,370 413,625 460,745
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 19,105 12,580 6,520 85,045 60,810 24,235
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,295 5,750 4,545 39,550 22,855 16,695
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,805 6,830 1,975 45,485 37,950 7,535
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 64,825 29,980 34,845 245,380 104,225 141,160
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 14,795 6,385 8,410 54,305 22,785 31,520
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 182,415 85,045 97,370 489,645 225,810 263,835
Bachelor's degree 116,190 53,775 62,410 322,305 146,030 176,280
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 11,335 4,815 6,525 33,130 13,730 19,400
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,835 2,935 2,900 13,280 6,570 6,710
Master's degree 41,295 19,260 22,035 104,165 49,620 54,540
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 7,765 4,265 3,500 16,760 9,860 6,900
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 151 547,845 265,110 282,735 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 201,465 99,325 102,140 807,210 394,780 412,435
Education 17,510 4,215 13,295 61,775 13,605 48,175
13. Education 17,510 4,215 13,300 61,775 13,600 48,175
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 30,255 14,815 15,435 63,195 29,315 33,875
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4,715 3,630 1,090 10,775 8,165 2,610
50. Visual and performing arts 25,530 11,180 14,350 52,420 21,155 31,265
Humanities 26,035 10,245 15,790 74,485 28,185 46,295
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 3,260 815 2,445 10,480 2,430 8,050
23. English language and literature/letters 8,755 2,870 5,880 21,135 6,565 14,570
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,330 2,525 3,805 23,255 8,985 14,270
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 160 55 105 310 120 190
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,820 1,085 735 3,760 2,275 1,485
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,260 710 555 4,840 2,905 1,930
54. History 3,510 1,980 1,535 8,555 4,485 4,075
55. French language and literature/letters 935 205 730 2,150 415 1,735
Social and behavioural sciences and law 54,630 21,575 33,055 144,680 53,740 90,940
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,280 365 915 2,515 665 1,855
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 6,880 2,445 4,430 15,575 5,655 9,915
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,605 610 3,995 17,685 1,670 16,020
22. Legal professions and studies 8,760 3,955 4,810 22,605 8,545 14,065
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,175 335 835 2,495 735 1,760
42. Psychology 9,965 3,005 6,965 24,570 6,930 17,645
45. Social sciences 21,970 10,860 11,105 59,235 29,550 29,680
Business, management and public administration 72,550 32,610 39,950 239,635 102,830 136,805
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 25 50 380 125 255
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,550 905 2,645 9,475 2,280 7,195
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 68,920 31,675 37,250 229,780 100,430 129,355
Physical and life sciences and technologies 19,140 10,090 9,045 52,365 27,410 24,955
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 8,990 4,195 4,800 21,265 9,585 11,680
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,875 1,865 2,015 12,560 6,150 6,415
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 210 50 165 585 140 440
40. Physical sciences 5,750 3,870 1,880 16,525 11,015 5,515
41. Science technologies/technicians 305 115 190 1,430 520 905
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 17,065 11,465 5,605 53,805 35,280 18,530
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 13,090 9,605 3,480 42,720 30,285 12,440
25. Library science 1,315 265 1,045 3,000 475 2,530
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,440 1,450 995 7,520 4,155 3,360
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 220 140 80 565 365 205
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 47,600 39,795 7,805 193,580 169,580 24,000
04. Architecture and related services 5,175 3,075 2,105 10,645 6,720 3,925
14. Engineering 20,405 16,190 4,210 69,650 55,940 13,710
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,950 6,100 850 30,625 27,030 3,600
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 20 10 30 20 10
46. Construction trades 6,645 6,405 240 34,990 33,865 1,125
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 5,840 5,625 210 32,055 31,075 980
48. Precision production 2,565 2,385 185 15,580 14,925 655
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 4,845 2,480 2,365 15,165 8,495 6,660
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,545 1,190 1,360 9,165 4,840 4,330
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,300 1,295 1,000 5,995 3,660 2,335
Health and related fields 43,615 12,095 31,515 145,865 33,720 112,140
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,810 2,070 1,750 11,450 6,060 5,390
51. Health professions and related programs 37,380 8,735 28,640 129,545 25,020 104,525
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,420 1,290 1,130 4,860 2,645 2,225
Personal, protective and transportation services 13,010 6,365 6,650 48,085 23,145 24,940
12. Personal and culinary services 10,320 4,160 6,160 33,805 11,260 22,540
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 30 0 80 75 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 50 55 0 240 230 15
43. Security and protective services 850 645 205 5,240 3,890 1,345
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,760 1,480 280 8,720 7,690 1,035
Other 130 35 90 200 60 140
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 125 35 95 195 60 140
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 151 384,600 187,670 196,930 1,291,800 624,335 667,460
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 103,460 53,680 49,780 417,425 210,710 206,715
Education 12,300 2,960 9,340 44,025 9,175 34,855
13. Education 12,300 2,955 9,340 44,025 9,175 34,855
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 25,455 12,555 12,905 51,560 23,845 27,710
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,960 3,095 870 8,655 6,625 2,030
50. Visual and performing arts 21,490 9,455 12,040 42,900 17,215 25,685
Humanities 20,405 7,990 12,420 59,050 21,695 37,355
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,620 620 2,000 8,480 1,785 6,700
23. English language and literature/letters 6,860 2,315 4,545 16,570 5,065 11,505
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,080 1,965 3,110 18,900 7,095 11,800
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 120 45 75 245 100 150
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,430 830 600 2,955 1,750 1,205
39. Theology and religious vocations 915 515 400 3,620 2,175 1,450
54. History 2,745 1,560 1,190 6,675 3,415 3,260
55. French language and literature/letters 635 140 495 1,595 310 1,280
Social and behavioural sciences and law 45,245 17,425 27,820 118,995 43,000 75,995
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,115 325 795 2,175 555 1,620
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 5,980 2,105 3,880 13,385 4,740 8,640
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,535 475 3,060 14,085 1,335 12,750
22. Legal professions and studies 7,310 3,060 4,250 18,775 6,460 12,305
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 945 270 680 2,025 595 1,430
42. Psychology 8,065 2,315 5,750 19,830 5,405 14,420
45. Social sciences 18,295 8,880 9,415 48,730 23,900 24,830
Business, management and public administration 61,150 27,210 33,935 198,005 83,595 114,405
30.16 Accounting and computer science 65 20 45 290 105 185
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,795 710 2,090 7,585 1,770 5,815
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 58,285 26,480 31,805 190,120 81,715 108,405
Physical and life sciences and technologies 14,980 7,860 7,120 40,320 20,490 19,825
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 7,305 3,385 3,925 17,125 7,580 9,545
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,980 1,485 1,490 9,300 4,405 4,895
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 160 40 120 470 110 360
40. Physical sciences 4,350 2,865 1,495 12,430 8,045 4,380
41. Science technologies/technicians 180 85 95 1,000 355 640
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 14,890 10,165 4,725 47,530 31,440 16,095
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 11,860 8,735 3,130 39,005 27,670 11,335
25. Library science 970 210 765 2,215 360 1,860
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,860 1,100 765 5,830 3,105 2,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 195 125 65 480 300 180
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 37,840 31,050 6,785 150,180 129,190 20,985
04. Architecture and related services 4,300 2,400 1,905 8,610 5,120 3,490
14. Engineering 16,985 13,240 3,745 57,145 44,765 12,380
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,375 4,725 650 22,950 20,015 2,930
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 20 20 0 30 20 10
46. Construction trades 5,115 4,950 160 26,405 25,520 890
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 4,320 4,130 185 24,325 23,545 775
48. Precision production 1,720 1,585 140 10,710 10,205 510
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 3,985 2,005 1,980 12,215 6,590 5,625
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,095 955 1,140 7,325 3,705 3,615
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,885 1,050 840 4,890 2,885 2,010
Health and related fields 34,685 9,690 24,995 115,615 26,720 88,895
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,195 1,760 1,435 9,115 4,765 4,345
51. Health professions and related programs 29,585 7,010 22,580 102,700 20,060 82,645
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,905 925 980 3,805 1,895 1,905
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,100 5,055 5,045 36,725 17,840 18,885
12. Personal and culinary services 7,920 3,285 4,630 25,475 8,595 16,880
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 15 15 0 40 35 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30 30 0 95 95 0
43. Security and protective services 695 525 170 4,315 3,155 1,165
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,440 1,200 240 6,805 5,965 840
Other 105 35 70 155 50 110
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 105 30 75 160 45 115
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 157 547,845 265,115 282,730 1,900,035 920,145 979,895
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 201,465 99,330 102,135 807,210 394,780 412,430
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 346,380 165,785 180,595 1,092,830 525,365 567,460
Location of study inside Canada 239,130 115,575 123,560 735,495 356,215 379,280
Same as province or territory of residence 180,595 86,115 94,480 596,135 285,120 311,020
Different than province or territory of residence 58,535 29,460 29,080 139,360 71,095 68,260
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 107,250 50,210 57,040 357,335 169,155 188,180
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 15,960 8,630 7,330 38,305 21,345 16,960
Philippines 14,035 4,865 9,170 47,115 17,590 29,525
India 3,820 2,050 1,765 34,140 16,925 17,210
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 11,065 5,885 5,185 29,370 15,985 13,385
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 13,530 5,810 7,720 54,415 24,405 30,015
France 1,950 1,100 850 3,225 1,785 1,440
Other 46,900 21,875 25,020 150,765 71,120 79,645
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 157 384,595 187,670 196,925 1,291,800 624,335 667,460
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 103,460 53,680 49,780 417,425 210,715 206,715
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 281,140 133,990 147,150 874,370 413,625 460,750
Location of study inside Canada 196,145 95,085 101,055 589,395 283,680 305,715
Same as province or territory of residence 148,270 70,665 77,600 480,905 228,065 252,840
Different than province or territory of residence 47,875 24,420 23,450 108,490 55,615 52,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 85,000 38,905 46,095 284,975 129,945 155,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 12,170 6,455 5,710 29,085 15,820 13,265
Philippines 11,845 4,080 7,770 40,315 14,890 25,425
India 3,055 1,560 1,490 28,810 13,640 15,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 8,225 4,425 3,805 19,650 10,555 9,095
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 11,240 4,620 6,625 46,810 20,510 26,300
France 1,655 960 695 2,725 1,530 1,190
Other 36,800 16,800 19,995 117,585 53,005 64,585
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 547,845 265,115 282,735 1,900,040 920,150 979,890
In the labour force 370,955 189,850 181,110 1,254,970 651,175 603,795
Employed 350,145 179,145 171,000 1,181,150 614,060 567,095
Unemployed 20,815 10,700 10,110 73,820 37,120 36,700
Not in the labour force 176,890 75,265 101,620 645,075 268,970 376,100
Participation rate 67.7 71.6 64.1 66.0 70.8 61.6
Employment rate 63.9 67.6 60.5 62.2 66.7 57.9
Unemployment rate 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.9 5.7 6.1
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 547,845 265,110 282,735 1,900,040 920,145 979,890
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 165,000 70,255 94,750 607,765 252,805 354,965
Worked 382,840 194,855 187,985 1,292,280 667,350 624,930
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 176,985 97,335 79,650 608,070 345,905 262,165
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 205,855 97,520 108,340 684,210 321,440 362,765
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.2 42.8 41.6 42.2 43.0 41.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 370,955 189,850 181,105 1,254,970 651,180 603,795
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 6,285 3,080 3,205 23,720 11,050 12,665
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 364,670 186,770 177,900 1,231,245 640,125 591,125
Employee 311,790 155,330 156,460 1,069,780 539,220 530,560
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 52,880 31,440 21,440 161,465 100,900 60,565
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 172 370,960 189,850 181,110 1,254,970 651,175 603,795
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 6,285 3,080 3,205 23,725 11,055 12,665
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 364,670 186,770 177,900 1,231,250 640,125 591,125
0 Management occupations 44,675 26,710 17,965 140,725 87,265 53,460
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 59,815 21,695 38,120 205,730 66,355 139,375
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 32,835 25,105 7,730 95,160 74,630 20,530
3 Health occupations 24,835 7,225 17,615 77,995 18,655 59,340
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 46,190 16,750 29,440 136,970 45,670 91,300
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 27,850 14,935 12,915 57,880 29,850 28,030
6 Sales and service occupations 90,330 42,075 48,255 310,530 138,420 172,110
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 26,730 25,245 1,480 154,335 145,410 8,925
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 3,365 2,515 850 15,135 10,395 4,740
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,050 4,515 3,535 36,780 23,465 13,310
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 173 370,960 189,850 181,110 1,254,965 651,180 603,790
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 6,285 3,075 3,205 23,720 11,055 12,670
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 364,670 186,770 177,900 1,231,245 640,125 591,125
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,940 1,250 695 10,325 5,340 4,980
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,385 960 420 4,045 2,890 1,150
22 Utilities 1,480 875 595 6,325 4,060 2,265
23 Construction 17,700 15,475 2,225 89,035 77,825 11,210
31-33 Manufacturing 17,110 10,420 6,690 78,265 52,420 25,845
41 Wholesale trade 11,755 7,480 4,270 50,820 33,080 17,745
44-45 Retail trade 36,955 17,910 19,045 139,465 65,525 73,940
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 13,115 9,480 3,635 68,470 53,005 15,470
51 Information and cultural industries 20,860 13,400 7,455 47,820 30,085 17,735
52 Finance and insurance 18,215 8,725 9,495 60,870 26,910 33,965
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 11,175 6,180 4,990 32,600 17,940 14,660
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 48,020 27,555 20,470 123,930 69,685 54,250
55 Management of companies and enterprises 1,040 480 565 2,915 1,330 1,585
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,345 8,735 6,605 56,980 32,965 24,005
61 Educational services 31,710 12,335 19,375 92,000 31,715 60,285
62 Health care and social assistance 38,950 10,045 28,910 127,730 26,480 101,255
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 10,800 5,445 5,360 28,825 14,610 14,210
72 Accommodation and food services 37,175 17,960 19,215 105,250 46,385 58,865
81 Other services (except public administration) 17,525 6,120 11,400 56,140 23,020 33,120
91 Public administration 12,420 5,935 6,485 49,430 24,855 24,570
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 174 350,145 179,145 171,000 1,181,150 614,055 567,095
Worked at home 31,200 16,300 14,900 92,405 46,635 45,770
Worked outside Canada 3,615 2,450 1,165 11,785 8,375 3,410
No fixed workplace address 39,035 26,330 12,700 155,895 113,750 42,145
Worked at usual place 276,290 134,065 142,230 921,070 445,300 475,770
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 276,290 134,065 142,225 921,070 445,295 475,770
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 187,360 85,430 101,930 409,385 181,535 227,850
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 86,035 46,925 39,105 495,660 254,300 241,360
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 1,760 1,040 720 12,280 7,095 5,190
Commute to a different province or territory 1,145 670 475 3,740 2,370 1,370
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 315,325 160,395 154,925 1,076,960 559,045 517,920
Car, truck, van - as a driver 143,185 82,720 60,465 679,310 383,645 295,665
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 11,400 3,710 7,690 54,145 20,960 33,185
Public transit 93,675 39,405 54,270 229,800 97,650 132,150
Walked 43,155 20,195 22,965 73,885 32,200 41,680
Bicycle 19,355 11,800 7,555 26,595 17,150 9,450
Other method 4,545 2,570 1,980 13,220 7,440 5,785
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 315,330 160,400 154,930 1,076,965 559,045 517,915
Less than 15 minutes 51,980 25,720 26,260 189,095 85,915 103,190
15 to 29 minutes 124,645 64,670 59,975 353,215 180,500 172,720
30 to 44 minutes 88,985 45,745 43,240 286,050 157,380 128,675
45 to 59 minutes 30,340 14,765 15,575 129,420 70,530 58,895
60 minutes and over 19,385 9,495 9,885 119,175 64,725 54,445
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 177 315,330 160,395 154,925 1,076,960 559,045 517,915
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 11,510 7,085 4,425 69,385 47,230 22,160
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 37,375 21,860 15,515 167,410 100,390 67,020
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 73,520 36,570 36,950 261,060 131,075 129,980
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 88,405 42,030 46,375 243,835 113,550 130,285
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 59,960 29,180 30,780 171,790 79,080 92,710
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 44,560 23,675 20,880 163,480 87,720 75,765
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 395,775 201,230 194,550 1,339,645 690,215 649,430
Single responses 386,225 196,810 189,415 1,299,840 670,580 629,255
Official languages 364,090 185,290 178,800 1,227,660 632,165 595,495
English 362,825 184,890 177,935 1,224,650 631,320 593,335
French 1,265 400 865 3,005 845 2,160
Non-official languages 22,130 11,520 10,610 72,180 38,420 33,765
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 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. 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 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. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 22,135 11,520 10,615 72,180 38,420 33,765
Afro-Asiatic languages 135 70 60 390 245 140
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 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 130 70 60 380 250 135
Amharic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Arabic 70 45 25 270 200 75
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 20 15 0 25 20 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 45 10 30 75 25 50
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 935 455 475 1,810 825 985
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 25 15 10
Vietnamese 935 460 475 1,790 805 985
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 245 140 105 735 355 375
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 10 0 10
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ilocano 10 10 0 25 10 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 55 35 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 220 120 100 625 295 325
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 25 15 10
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 15 10 10 30 15 15
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 15 0 10 30 15 15
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 1,880 1,045 825 16,950 9,775 7,170
Albanian 0 0 0 15 15 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 215 100 110 700 330 365
Baltic languages 10 0 0 10 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 10 10 0 10 10 0
Slavic languages 205 100 110 685 325 360
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bulgarian 0 0 10 10 10 10
Croatian 15 0 15 25 10 20
Czech 0 0 0 25 15 10
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Polish 20 10 0 85 45 50
Russian 130 65 65 420 180 240
Serbian 20 10 10 75 45 30
Serbo-Croatian 10 10 0 10 0 0
Slovak 0 10 0 10 10 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 10 0 20 10 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 160 95 70 305 165 140
Afrikaans 0 0 0 10 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dutch 40 25 15 60 35 25
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 95 55 45 180 90 90
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 15 10 0
Swedish 15 15 0 30 20 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 15 10 10 55 25 25
Indo-Iranian languages 825 530 295 14,275 8,435 5,840
Indo-Aryan languages 645 415 230 13,220 7,730 5,495
Bengali 0 0 0 15 15 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 35 15 25
Hindi 25 25 0 260 155 105
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 15 10 0 25 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 600 380 215 12,840 7,510 5,325
Sindhi 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 10 10 0 45 25 20
Iranian languages 180 110 65 1,050 705 340
Kurdish 10 0 0 25 20 10
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 175 105 65 1,025 685 340
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 665 315 350 1,610 805 800
Catalan 10 10 0 0 10 0
Italian 30 0 20 80 30 50
Portuguese 255 105 150 485 245 240
Romanian 10 10 0 65 35 20
Spanish 375 195 180 965 485 485
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Japanese 805 305 495 1,495 570 920
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Korean 580 330 250 4,900 2,640 2,260
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 10 0 0 10 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 40 15 25 160 55 110
American Sign Language 35 10 25 125 30 95
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 0 0 30 25 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 17,445 9,085 8,350 45,505 23,810 21,700
Chinese languages 17,430 9,085 8,345 45,440 23,770 21,665
Cantonese 11,505 5,895 5,615 22,705 11,530 11,175
Hakka 10 0 0 10 0 10
Mandarin 5,505 2,995 2,510 21,690 11,715 9,975
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 45 30 20 195 110 85
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 10 0 45 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 360 160 195 795 380 415
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 0 0 65 35 25
Burmese 10 10 10 25 10 10
Karenic languages 0 0 0 40 20 20
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 40 30 15 95 45 50
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 40 25 15 95 45 50
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 20 15 10 45 30 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 10 0
Turkish 15 15 10 30 25 10
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 0 25 15 10
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 10 0 15 10 10
Hungarian 10 0 0 10 10 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 25 15 10
Multiple responses 9,555 4,420 5,135 39,810 19,635 20,175
English and French 965 435 530 2,605 1,145 1,460
English and non-official language 8,455 3,935 4,520 36,825 18,350 18,475
French and non-official language 15 10 10 35 25 10
English, French and non-official language 110 40 70 340 120 220
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 179 395,780 201,230 194,550 1,339,650 690,215 649,430
None 355,725 181,965 173,755 1,206,625 623,940 582,685
English 8,480 4,165 4,320 29,335 15,085 14,250
French 4,905 2,235 2,675 10,950 4,845 6,105
Non-official language 25,715 12,370 13,340 90,340 45,170 45,170
Aboriginal 50 15 40 105 45 60
Non-Aboriginal 25,660 12,360 13,305 90,240 45,125 45,110
English and French 15 15 0 35 20 15
English and non-official language 380 190 190 1,105 540 565
French and non-official language 560 295 265 1,255 605 640
English, French and non-official language 10 0 0 0 10 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 612,740 298,845 313,890 2,210,895 1,080,940 1,129,960
Non-movers 505,505 245,800 259,705 1,858,680 907,245 951,430
Movers 107,230 53,050 54,185 352,215 173,695 178,525
Non-migrants 64,930 32,045 32,890 194,285 95,535 98,745
Migrants 42,305 21,000 21,300 157,935 78,155 79,780
Internal migrants 23,845 11,830 12,020 106,235 52,660 53,575
Intraprovincial migrants 15,020 7,425 7,600 84,140 41,375 42,760
Interprovincial migrants 8,825 4,400 4,420 22,095 11,280 10,815
External migrants 18,455 9,175 9,280 51,700 25,495 26,200
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 593,475 288,770 304,710 2,124,795 1,036,430 1,088,370
Non-movers 316,190 153,255 162,935 1,187,710 578,795 608,915
Movers 277,280 135,510 141,765 937,085 457,630 479,450
Non-migrants 152,990 74,775 78,215 480,925 234,705 246,225
Migrants 124,290 60,735 63,555 456,160 222,930 233,230
Internal migrants 66,785 32,585 34,205 278,630 136,965 141,665
Intraprovincial migrants 41,260 20,210 21,050 221,050 108,465 112,590
Interprovincial migrants 25,530 12,375 13,155 57,580 28,500 29,080
External migrants 57,500 28,150 29,350 177,525 85,965 91,565

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Vancouver, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Vancouver [Population centre], British Columbia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed July 7, 2024).

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