Census Profile, 2016 Census
Surrey, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Canada [Country]

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Characteristic Surrey, CY
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 517,887 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 468,251 ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 10.6 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 181,159 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 169,964 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,636.8 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 316.41 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 517,885 256,400 261,485 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 92,550 47,860 44,680 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 29,090 15,010 14,085 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 32,055 16,675 15,380 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 31,400 16,180 15,220 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 352,350 174,490 177,860 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 34,330 17,880 16,455 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 35,075 18,445 16,630 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 33,770 16,820 16,950 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 36,540 17,715 18,825 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 36,040 17,265 18,775 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 36,325 17,350 18,975 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 37,195 18,135 19,060 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 38,020 18,960 19,060 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 34,785 17,180 17,605 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 30,265 14,735 15,530 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 72,990 34,045 38,940 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 25,545 12,325 13,220 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 17,970 8,610 9,350 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 12,560 5,945 6,620 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 8,470 3,920 4,550 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 8,445 3,240 5,200 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 5,275 2,230 3,040 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 2,360 785 1,575 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 680 175 500 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 130 45 85 8,230 1,340 6,890
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 17.9 18.7 17.1 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 68.0 68.1 68.0 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 14.1 13.3 14.9 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 1.6 1.3 2.0 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 39.0 38.2 39.8 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 38.7 37.7 39.6 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,195 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 6,055 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 102,375 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 3,495 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 26,630 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 37,535 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 34,560 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 160 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,345 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 34,515 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 47,115 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 28,225 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 30,595 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 29,510 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 511,540 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 425,340 208,540 216,800 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 255,680 127,605 128,075 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 232,650 116,095 116,550 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 23,030 11,510 11,525 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 169,660 80,930 88,725 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 116,675 63,800 52,870 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 10,195 4,215 5,985 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 21,845 8,650 13,200 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 20,945 4,265 16,680 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 144,495 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 61,060 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 32,880 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 35,880 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,680 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 144,500 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 122,895 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 111,380 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,515 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 21,605 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 17,335 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 4,270 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 122,895 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 48,180 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 74,715 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 26,570 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 34,060 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 14,090 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 21,600 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 12,880 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 6,315 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 2,405 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 69,550 33,260 36,290 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 169,965 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,660 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 36,060 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 79,605 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 13,545 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 40,755 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 34,515 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 6,240 ... ... 582,350 ... ...
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 15 513,405 254,160 259,245 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 456,620 229,945 226,665 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 245 130 115 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 23,055 10,345 12,710 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 33,480 13,725 19,750 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 16 513,400 254,160 259,245 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 473,985 237,530 236,455 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 3,640 1,815 1,825 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 2,690 1,270 1,420 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 33,080 13,535 19,545 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 4,990 2,455 2,535 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.0 1.0 1.0 22.8 22.7 22.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 513,400 254,155 259,245 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 491,865 243,460 248,410 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 251,165 126,945 124,220 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 247,685 125,210 122,475 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 3,475 1,735 1,745 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 240,700 116,510 124,190 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 105 30 75 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 50 15 40 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 5 0 5 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 10 20 88,445 42,920 45,530
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10,230 4,885 5,350
Moose Cree 0 0 0 100 50 55
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,205 590 620
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 315 125 190
Plains Cree 5 0 10 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 0 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 10 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 0 0 0 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 10 5 5 17,890 8,440 9,450
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 12,855 6,260 6,595
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 150 65 85
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 25 20
Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 0 0 0 190 85 105
Carrier 5 0 0 1,025 465 565
Chilcotin 0 0 0 660 295 360
Dene 0 0 0 10,700 5,185 5,515
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,645 840 815
Gwich'in 0 0 0 260 110 145
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 80 25 50
Sekani 0 0 0 90 45 45
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 1,995 950 1,045
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 765 365 400
South Slavey 0 0 0 945 455 495
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 5 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 5 0 0 270 135 140
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 180 90 90
Tahltan 0 0 0 95 40 50
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 290 120 170
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 215 90 135
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 40
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 20 35
Haida 0 5 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 10 0 10 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 10 0 5 35,215 17,530 17,680
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 315 125 185
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 1,115 485 635
Cayuga 0 0 0 45 20 20
Mohawk 0 0 0 980 430 555
Oneida 0 0 0 55 20 40
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 20
Kutenai 0 0 0 105 55 55
Michif 5 0 5 465 230 235
Salish languages 5 0 5 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 0 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 0 0 0 475 225 245
Lillooet 5 0 0 315 155 155
Okanagan 0 0 0 270 135 135
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 445 225 220
Squamish 0 0 0 40 20 20
Straits 0 0 0 80 40 40
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 335 150 185
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 255 135 125
Siouan languages 5 0 0 4,285 2,070 2,220
Dakota 0 0 0 1,215 570 635
Stoney 0 0 0 3,025 1,465 1,555
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 30 25
Tlingit 0 0 0 95 40 55
Tsimshian languages 10 0 10 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 0 880 435 445
Nisga'a 5 5 0 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 5 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 5 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 5 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 240,600 116,480 124,120 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,190 3,690 3,500 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 5 0 5 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 5 0 5 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 780 370 405 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 0 0 0 805 455 350
Oromo 20 10 10 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 755 365 395 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 365 195 170
Semitic languages 6,385 3,305 3,080 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 305 150 160 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 4,940 2,560 2,380 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 435 215 220 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 390 215 175 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 5 0 5 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 55 30 25 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 10 5 5 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 155 80 75 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,010 3,260 3,750 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 650 290 360 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 6,365 2,965 3,395 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 20,825 9,065 11,760 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 65 30 35 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 860 350 505 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 210 105 105 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 260 115 145 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 1,045 435 610 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,430 665 760
Malay 430 190 240 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 110 50 60 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 85 35 50 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 17,540 7,660 9,885 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 35 20 15 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 185 80 110 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 260 130 125 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 10 10 5 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 155 80 80 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 1,735 880 850 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 55 30 30 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 695 350 345 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 790 405 385 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 170 95 80 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 35 20 15 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 157,060 77,565 79,500 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 315 160 155 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 95 50 45 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 7,515 3,615 3,905 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 50 20 30 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 25 15 10 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 25 5 15 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 7,465 3,590 3,875 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 0 0 0 810 385 430
Bosnian 150 75 75 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 110 55 55 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 670 335 335 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 450 210 240 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 10 5 5 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 2,515 1,245 1,270 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 1,795 830 965 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 470 250 220 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 85 50 40 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 290 135 155 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 45 45 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 800 345 455 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 40 20 25 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 10 1,090 540 550
Welsh 20 5 10 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 530 295 235
Germanic languages 6,660 3,115 3,545 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 220 100 120 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 415 215 200 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 1,545 720 825 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 30 10 20 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 4,070 1,885 2,185 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 30 10 15 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 150 70 80 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 135 60 75 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 25 15 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 15 5 5 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 525 280 240
Greek 600 310 285 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 131,600 65,300 66,300 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 128,070 63,475 64,595 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 685 350 335 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 1,485 740 745 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 13,260 6,345 6,915 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 5 5 0 565 300 265
Konkani 65 30 40 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 80 35 40 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 410 215 200 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 106,100 52,785 53,315 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 210 105 100 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 680 335 340 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 5,075 2,520 2,555 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 3,410 1,760 1,650 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 170 95 70 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 525 280 245 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 2,710 1,385 1,335 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 60 50 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 10,235 5,005 5,230 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 10 10 5 865 440 425
Italian 1,335 715 620 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 1,435 660 770 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 715 365 350 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 6,730 3,250 3,485 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 720 380 340
Japanese 1,075 385 690 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 1,715 910 805
Georgian 5 5 0 1,715 910 805
Korean 8,065 3,770 4,300 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 25 10 10 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 20 15 10 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 1,030 535 495 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 185 115 75 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 0 0 0 1,535 815 720
Edo 50 30 20 1,670 770 900
Ewe 30 20 15 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 15 5 10 920 445 470
Ganda 15 10 5 1,295 625 665
Igbo 65 35 30 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 20 10 10 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 25 30 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 35 10 25 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 45 15 25 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 215 110 105 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 0 5 5 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 85 55 35 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 210 95 120 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 5 5 0 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 185 100 85 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 70 35 35 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 115 65 45 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,570 15,880 17,690 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 32,780 15,480 17,305 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 7,095 3,350 3,740 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 215 100 115 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 22,885 10,790 12,095 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 25 15 10 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 630 690 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 335 165 175 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 865 415 450 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 400 390 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 335 185 150 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 335 160 175 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 60 25 35 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 780 340 435 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 525 270 255 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 250 65 190 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 80 35 55
Turkic languages 390 205 185 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 20 10 5 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 260 145 115 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 60 30 35 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 20 10 5 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 1,170 545 625 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 60 30 30 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 240 105 135 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 870 410 455 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 45 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 21,540 10,695 10,840 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 775 380 395 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 20,190 10,050 10,145 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 270 135 135 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 295 135 160 33,900 16,535 17,365
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 19 513,400 254,155 259,245 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 459,485 227,590 231,885 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 305,320 152,610 152,710 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 304,195 152,030 152,170 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 1,125 585 540 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 154,160 74,980 79,175 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 15 5 5 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 5 5 5 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 55,825 28,135 27,685
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,590 4,195 4,395
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,200 595 605
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 110 55 60
Plains Cree 0 0 0 1,350 665 685
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 20 5 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 330 140 190
Woods Cree 0 0 0 800 410 390
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 5 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 0 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 0 0 0 6,175 3,165 3,015
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 7,900 3,960 3,940
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 75 40 35
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10,265 5,125 5,135
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10,255 5,120 5,135
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Beaver 0 0 0 50 30 20
Carrier 0 0 0 245 115 130
Chilcotin 0 0 0 255 125 130
Dene 0 0 0 7,710 3,805 3,905
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 475
Gwich'in 0 0 0 45 25 25
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Sekani 0 0 0 15 10 5
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 820 425 395
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 180 155
South Slavey 0 0 0 370 190 185
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 105 55 55
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 10 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 5 0 0 10 5 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 29,490 14,995 14,495
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 165 75 90
Inuktitut 0 0 0 29,230 14,885 14,345
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 90 40 55
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 285 135 155
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 5
Mohawk 0 0 0 255 115 140
Oneida 0 0 0 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 15 10 5
Michif 0 0 0 85 40 45
Salish languages 0 0 0 285 130 150
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 45 20 25
Lillooet 0 0 0 25 15 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 85 35 45
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 55 30 20
Squamish 0 0 0 5 0 5
Straits 0 0 0 20 10 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 15 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 2,225 1,085 1,140
Dakota 0 0 0 255 140 120
Stoney 0 0 0 1,950 940 1,010
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tlingit 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 410 210 190
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 315 155 155
Nisga'a 0 0 0 70 40 30
Tsimshian 0 0 0 25 15 15
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 75 45 35
Haisla 0 0 0 20 10 15
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 30 15 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 154,145 74,980 79,170 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,770 2,375 2,400 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 0 0 0 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 5 0 0 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 455 200 255 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 0 0 0 620 330 285
Oromo 5 5 5 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 445 190 255 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 185 85 95
Semitic languages 4,315 2,175 2,140 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 135 60 75 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 3,450 1,740 1,710 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 150 150 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 280 150 125 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 0 0 0 735 335 400
Hebrew 10 5 5 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 0 0 0 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 75 35 35 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,560 2,130 2,430 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 395 190 210 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 4,165 1,940 2,220 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 9,225 4,235 4,985 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 15 5 5 290 140 155
Cebuano 305 130 170 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 60 40 30 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 60 30 30 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 345 155 185 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 0 0 0 435 220 210
Malay 110 50 60 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 5 15 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 15 10 10 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,240 3,785 4,455 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 150 70 80 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 60 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 885 440 445 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 25 10 10 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 365 180 180 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 410 200 210 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 80 45 40 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 100,595 49,680 50,920 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 200 90 100 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 35 15 20 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 5 5 0 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 0 0 0 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 5 0 0 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 0 0 0 230 105 120
Bosnian 70 35 40 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 50 30 20 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 190 90 100 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 135 65 65 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 5 5 5 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 1,030 505 525 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 1,035 505 530 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 205 110 95 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 15 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 85 40 40 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 5 5 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 250 110 140 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 670 310 360
Celtic languages 5 5 0 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 50 30
Germanic languages 665 300 365 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 100 45 60 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 25 10 10 855 410 445
Dutch 105 45 65 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 390 180 210 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 10 5 5 270 120 150
Norwegian 15 5 10 345 145 200
Swedish 10 5 5 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 355 170 185
Yiddish 0 0 0 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 190 100 90 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 91,725 45,365 46,360 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 89,565 44,275 45,295 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 410 210 200 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 735 340 395 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 6,885 3,280 3,605 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 0 0 0 135 70 70
Konkani 10 5 5 720 355 370
Marathi 30 15 15 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 245 120 120 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 77,615 38,520 39,090 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 80 40 45 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 290 140 150 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 3,260 1,600 1,655 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 2,065 1,045 1,025 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 110 60 45 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 315 160 155 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 1,640 820 820 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 4,695 2,300 2,395 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 5 5 0 355 165 190
Italian 240 110 125 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 510 240 270 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 310 155 155 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 3,630 1,790 1,835 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 180 85 95
Japanese 450 190 260 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 1,040 565 475
Georgian 0 0 0 1,035 565 475
Korean 6,435 3,015 3,420 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 910 440 470
Mongolian 10 5 5 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 340 155 185 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 70 40 30 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 0 0 0 340 180 160
Edo 15 10 5 415 175 240
Ewe 5 0 0 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 825 400 425
Ga 0 0 0 250 105 140
Ganda 0 0 0 345 160 185
Igbo 10 0 10 1,000 485 510
Lingala 10 5 10 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 5 20 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 20 1,530 670 865
Shona 10 5 5 1,035 475 560
Swahili 85 35 55 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 0 0 0 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 20 10 10 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 15 25 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 0 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 230 120 105 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 85 40 45 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 80 65 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 25,545 12,120 13,430 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 24,905 11,790 13,115 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 4,620 2,180 2,440 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 60 25 35 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 18,820 8,910 9,910 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 0 0 5 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 625 300 330 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 195 90 100 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 555 265 285 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 640 325 310 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 285 155 130 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 310 155 160 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 25 15 15 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 375 175 200 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 270 135 135 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 105 40 65 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 180 95 85 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 1,245 640 610
Turkish 125 65 55 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 30 15 15 610 315 290
Uzbek 10 10 0 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 455 230 225
Uralic languages 300 135 165 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 20 5 10 975 365 610
Finnish 45 20 25 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 240 115 130 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 53,920 26,565 27,355 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 525 245 285 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 52,775 26,050 26,725 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 120 45 70 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 500 225 280 69,315 33,465 35,850
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 20 513,400 254,160 259,245 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 395,270 196,135 199,135 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 57,240 28,705 28,530 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 2,525 1,150 1,375 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 56,675 27,335 29,340 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 95 40 55 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 56,580 27,295 29,285 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 200 100 100 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 1,100 540 560 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 375 180 195 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 2,080 1,075 1,010
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 21 419,060 205,495 213,570 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 397,735 195,290 202,440 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,822 36,533 24,663 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 398,230 195,735 202,495 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,200 32,228 23,441 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 349,505 176,850 172,655 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,979 37,122 23,748 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 285,365 122,180 163,185 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,266 1,478 4,330 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 301,705 156,635 145,070 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,804 37,394 25,015 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 419,065 205,530 213,540 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 397,880 195,320 202,560 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,978 47,640 32,589 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 398,370 195,760 202,605 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,815 39,183 28,628 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 350,080 176,880 173,200 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,195 48,434 31,782 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 285,325 122,325 163,000 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,430 6,033 6,728 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 301,705 156,380 145,325 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,014 47,626 31,823 46,057 54,369 37,193
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 419,065 205,525 213,540 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
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 24 124,605 72,975 51,630 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 50,026 55,725 44,357 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,318 66,016 49,850 65,997 74,289 55,510
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 88.5 92.1 83.4 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 75.6 79.6 69.8 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.5 7.9 16.6 11.7 8.4 16.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 419,065 205,495 213,570 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 21,330 10,205 11,125 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 397,735 195,295 202,445 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.8 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,415 28,885 40,535 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 76,230 31,215 45,015 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 54,095 23,260 30,840 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 46,405 21,720 24,690 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 39,630 19,750 19,880 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 30,080 16,185 13,890 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 22,130 13,355 8,775 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 15,900 10,105 5,790 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 12,205 7,815 4,400 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 8,375 5,565 2,815 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 23,265 17,445 5,820 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 16,225 11,865 4,360 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 7,040 5,580 1,460 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 419,065 205,495 213,570 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 20,830 9,760 11,070 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 398,230 195,735 202,495 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.3 94.8 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 71,655 30,315 41,335 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 79,805 33,255 46,555 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 64,300 28,495 35,805 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 54,050 26,070 27,975 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 42,865 22,185 20,685 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 29,110 17,155 11,955 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 19,245 12,240 7,005 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 13,140 8,310 4,835 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 24,065 17,720 6,345 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 7,915 5,410 2,510 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 4,725 3,505 1,220 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,805 2,615 1,095,140 804,690 290,445
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 419,065 205,495 213,570 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 117,355 48,860 68,500 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 301,710 156,635 145,070 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 72.0 76.2 67.9 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,110 18,615 22,490 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 24,800 10,380 14,425 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 44,505 19,570 24,935 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 37,220 17,150 20,065 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 34,510 16,805 17,705 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 30,535 15,565 14,970 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 23,420 13,180 10,240 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 17,575 11,210 6,365 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 12,945 8,490 4,455 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 35,085 25,660 9,425 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 10,220 6,655 3,565 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 6,800 4,735 2,065 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 18,065 14,270 3,795 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,494 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,060 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 34,515 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,675 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,381 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 135,445 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,657 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,548 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 169,965 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,586 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,256 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 34,500 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,234 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,166 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 135,465 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 105,900 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,720 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 169,965 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,065 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,950 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 3,975 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,235 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 5,585 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 5,820 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 5,990 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 6,400 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 6,490 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 6,550 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,000 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,310 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,340 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,095 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,675 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 61,475 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 20,385 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 14,075 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 15,450 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,570 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 169,965 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,255 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,985 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,030 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,435 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,340 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,915 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,340 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,650 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,985 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,785 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,970 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,950 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,175 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,775 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 10,275 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,105 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,380 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 11,780 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,950 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 132,070 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,793 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,901 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 35,330 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,991 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,731 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 73,685 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,953 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,865 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.4 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,180 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,135 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,352 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 131,980 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,987 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,838 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 35,250 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,517 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,370 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 73,805 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,698 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 101,378 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,050 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,818 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,188 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 52,060 26,955 25,105 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,548 32,897 30,263 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,501 29,419 27,643 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 51,935 26,555 25,385 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,475 40,766 38,124 42,939 46,085 39,915
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 33,616 34,316 32,884 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 511,540 253,320 258,220 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 263,500 128,320 135,180 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 53,940 26,540 27,400 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 49,270 23,365 25,905 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 51,145 24,800 26,350 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 54,560 26,650 27,905 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 54,580 26,960 27,615 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 248,040 125,000 123,035 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 54,190 26,860 27,335 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 53,400 26,775 26,620 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 52,060 26,370 25,685 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 48,155 24,395 23,760 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 40,240 20,600 19,640 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475
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 43 511,540 253,325 258,215 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 112,320 58,195 54,120 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 35,185 18,145 17,040 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 330,060 162,380 167,680 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 69,165 32,745 36,420 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 75,640 36,500 39,145 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 21,985 11,355 10,625 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 6,795 3,440 3,350 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 44,940 21,345 23,600 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 8,715 3,795 4,915 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.4 15.2 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 19.6 19.5 19.6 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 19.3 19.0 19.7 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.1 14.1 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 12.6 11.6 13.5 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 60,260 29,565 30,695 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 16,925 8,705 8,225 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 5,170 2,595 2,575 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 38,355 18,710 19,645 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 4,980 2,150 2,825 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.7 11.9 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 15.1 15.0 15.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 11.6 11.5 11.7 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 7.2 6.6 7.8 5.1 4.1 5.9
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 44 511,540 253,265 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 478,215 239,765 238,450 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 478,010 239,640 238,370 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 22,960 10,450 12,510 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 287,750 139,540 148,210 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 225 80 140 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 95 30 65 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 45 20 25 116,585 56,515 60,070
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 11,440 5,500 5,945
Moose Cree 0 0 0 195 80 115
Naskapi 0 0 0 1,465 710 755
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 545 225 320
Plains Cree 20 10 10 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 0 0 0 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 10 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 0 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 0 0 0 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 45 10 30 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 15,610 7,575 8,030
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 205 105 105
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 120 60 60
Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 23,570 11,300 12,265
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 210 105 100
Beaver 0 0 0 340 180 165
Carrier 0 0 10 2,105 955 1,145
Chilcotin 0 0 0 1,150 535 610
Dene 0 0 0 13,060 6,270 6,790
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,375 1,210 1,165
Gwich'in 0 0 0 360 165 200
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 150 60 90
Sekani 0 0 0 185 85 100
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,365 660 710
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 680 320 360
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 630 340 285
Kaska (Nahani) 0 10 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 0 0 0 270 140 130
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 420 160 260
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 285 115 170
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 145 50 95
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 85 35 50
Haida 20 20 10 465 205 260
Inuit languages 20 10 10 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 20 0 10 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 0 0 0 2,415 1,120 1,295
Oneida 0 0 0 180 60 125
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 45 75
Kutenai 0 0 0 175 95 80
Michif 10 0 0 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 45 10 30 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 110
Halkomelem 0 0 0 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 10 0 10 790 405 385
Okanagan 35 15 20 820 370 450
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 1,305 640 665
Squamish 0 0 0 285 125 155
Straits 0 0 0 360 160 200
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 10 0 10 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 565 295 270
Siouan languages 0 0 0 5,430 2,665 2,770
Dakota 0 0 0 1,760 870 890
Stoney 0 0 0 3,675 1,805 1,875
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 140 70 70
Tlingit 0 0 0 260 140 120
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 10 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 0 0 0 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 0 0 0 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 15 0 10 1,490 680 805
Haisla 10 0 0 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 0 0 605 285 320
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 565 265 300
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 665 310 360
Non-Aboriginal languages 287,525 139,460 148,070 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,070 4,570 4,500 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 30 10 20 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 25 10 15 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 1,055 460 600 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 0 0 0 1,085 625 470
Oromo 15 10 10 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 1,045 455 590 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 480 220 265
Semitic languages 8,065 4,130 3,935 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 505 240 265 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 6,835 3,510 3,320 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 480 245 235 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 475 240 235 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 10 0 0 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 220 135 80 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 55 15 40 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 220 135 85 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 230 115 110 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,750 4,205 4,545 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 770 350 425 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 8,025 3,880 4,145 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 26,440 11,550 14,885 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 115 50 60 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 1,180 445 730 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 540 320 225 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 335 175 160 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 1,285 495 785 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 0 0 0 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 1,010 425 590 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 70 70 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 95 45 50 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 24,320 10,560 13,760 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 65 35 30 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 230 105 125 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 735 385 355 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 460 235 225 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 140 135 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 2,575 1,375 1,205 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 105 35 65 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 1,020 555 470 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 1,315 705 610 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 290 170 120 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 20 10 10 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 191,080 94,570 96,515 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 445 205 240 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 160 95 65 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 8,790 4,340 4,450 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 35 20 20 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 20 15 0 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 15 0 15 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 8,760 4,330 4,430 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 0 10 0 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 270 135 135 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 185 80 105 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 870 445 425 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 540 255 290 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 25 10 10 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 2,830 1,420 1,415 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 2,490 1,225 1,265 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 650 340 305 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 90 45 40 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 390 185 205 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 120 70 50 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 1,060 450 605 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 85 40 50 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 15 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 25 10 25 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 8,745 4,080 4,665 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 585 260 320 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 390 165 225 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 1,815 840 980 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 35 20 20 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 5,675 2,705 2,965 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 15 10 0 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 190 90 100 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 300 135 170 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 15 15 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 25 15 10 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 900 475 430 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 157,915 78,645 79,265 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 154,075 76,740 77,340 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 980 485 495 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 2,060 995 1,065 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 39,080 18,940 20,140 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 15 10 10 905 490 420
Konkani 70 35 35 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 165 80 90 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 465 225 240 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 10 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 128,515 64,430 64,090 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 380 195 185 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 445 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 7,950 4,050 3,900 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 4,295 2,150 2,145 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 315 175 140 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 795 430 365 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 3,485 1,735 1,750 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 140 140 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 15,840 7,670 8,170 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 0 10 0 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 2,170 1,180 995 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 1,930 875 1,060 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 840 450 390 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 11,310 5,340 5,965 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 2,035 910 1,125 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 10 10 10 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 8,915 4,165 4,745 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 55 35 20 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 55 30 20 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 1,870 960 910 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 240 140 95 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 0 0 0 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 75 40 30 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 45 30 10 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 65 40 25 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 30 15 10 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 90 45 35 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 90 45 50 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 85 35 50 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 60 30 25 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 620 350 270 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 10 0 10 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 255 125 125 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 450 180 270 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 70 40 30 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 10 15 0 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 20 35 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 645 195 445 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 315 75 240 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 355 130 215 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 37,450 17,735 19,715 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 36,485 17,235 19,250 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 9,360 4,395 4,960 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 275 130 150 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 28,980 13,620 15,360 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 10 10 0 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,865 885 980 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 385 170 215 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 840 385 460 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,020 525 495 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 475 255 220 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 495 235 265 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 90 55 35 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 450 565 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 690 335 350 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 415 145 265 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 465 250 215 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 395 220 175 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 35 15 25 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 25 10 0 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 1,510 700 810 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 80 35 45 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 295 125 175 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 1,140 540 595 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 185 95 90 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 511,540 253,265 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 439,690 218,815 220,870 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 102,480 53,305 49,175 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 337,215 165,515 171,700 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 71,850 34,445 37,405 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 511,540 253,265 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 281,190 142,415 138,775 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 220,155 105,615 114,540 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 37,055 18,325 18,725 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 25,490 12,275 13,220 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 52,570 25,120 27,455 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 68,700 32,460 36,235 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 32,005 14,965 17,040 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 36,695 17,500 19,200 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 36,340 17,435 18,905 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 10,195 5,235 4,960 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 220,155 105,615 114,535 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 16,360 8,585 7,780 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 31,945 16,425 15,520 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 55,145 24,875 30,280 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 83,940 40,600 43,340 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 32,755 15,135 17,625 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 54 220,155 105,615 114,540 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 11,340 5,300 6,045 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 330 125 210 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 650 290 360 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 1,385 745 645 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 205 90 115 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 85 30 55 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 615 335 280 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 890 355 540 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 320 160 155 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 385 185 200 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,915 1,780 2,135 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 2,560 1,205 1,360 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 25,910 12,925 12,990 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 450 230 220 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 500 255 250 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 245 100 145 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 2,450 1,195 1,255 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 420 220 200 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 715 370 340 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 340 180 155 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 940 510 430 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 1,355 690 660 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 2,235 1,110 1,125 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 810 400 410 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 700 360 340 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 780 310 460 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 310 155 150 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 710 365 345 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 9,655 4,875 4,775 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 3,300 1,585 1,715 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 7,000 3,545 3,450 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 85 60 30 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 355 175 180 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 455 220 240 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 705 370 340 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 180 90 95 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 585 310 275 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 600 270 330 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 1,010 495 515 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 3,010 1,555 1,455 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 166,110 79,380 86,730 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 1,660 800 860 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 615 310 305 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,490 8,650 9,840 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,370 1,095 1,275 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 81,730 39,960 41,775 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 965 545 420 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 2,580 1,305 1,270 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 755 240 520 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,455 3,070 3,385 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 510 250 260 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 4,985 2,490 2,495 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 24,120 10,630 13,485 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 1,365 735 620 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 895 435 465 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 5,335 2,460 2,870 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 5,355 2,515 2,840 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 7,945 3,885 4,060 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,790 4,465 5,325 57,030 28,210 28,825
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 36,335 17,435 18,900 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 1,430 740 690 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 105 40 70 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 80 45 35 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 0 10 0 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 0 0 0 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 60 35 20 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 245 125 125 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 420 240 175 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 15 10 10 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 490 240 255 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 1,295 665 630 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 15 10 10 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 65 40 30 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 35 10 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 10 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 65 25 35 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 55 20 40 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 140 55 90 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 480 280 195 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 425 200 225 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 1,505 765 745 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 15 15 0 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 15 0 10 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 70 50 25 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 10 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 55 45 20 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 80 35 50 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 45 30 20 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 45 25 25 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 215 100 115 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 250 100 150 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 120 80 45 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 15 10 0 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 560 280 280 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 31,595 15,020 16,570 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 265 130 135 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 95 45 50 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 4,645 2,150 2,495 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 125 35 90 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 15,020 7,510 7,505 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 180 85 95 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 1,090 530 560 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 15 10 10 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 80 10 75 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,080 510 570 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 75 35 40 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 80 30 45 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 885 400 485 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 5,255 2,400 2,860 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 60 10 50 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 170 90 80 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 385 410 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 420 140 285 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 20 10 10 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 110 75 35 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 365 105 255 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 760 340 425 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 515 245 270 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 95 60 40 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 420 190 235 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 511,545 253,265 258,275 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 233,045 112,175 120,865 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 139,000 70,930 68,075 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 139,495 70,165 69,330 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330
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 72 186,290 88,930 97,360 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 78,855 39,035 39,825 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 29,945 17,740 12,205 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 48,910 21,300 27,615 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 85,795 38,395 47,395 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 20,490 10,940 9,550 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,150 560 595 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 511,540 253,270 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,460 6,375 7,085 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,140 6,210 6,930 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,335 3,395 3,940 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 5,685 2,765 2,920 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 115 55 60 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 200 110 90 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 120 55 65 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 498,080 246,890 251,190 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 511,540 253,265 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,205 1,805 2,400 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 507,335 251,460 255,875 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 511,540 253,265 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,760 1,345 1,415 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,710 1,330 1,385 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,940 930 1,005 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 730 385 345 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 45 10 35 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 50 15 35 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 35 10 25 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 12,885 6,105 6,780 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 12,465 5,905 6,555 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,815 3,655 4,160 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,560 2,205 2,355 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 85 45 40 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 420 195 225 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 400 195 210 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 495,895 245,820 250,075 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 511,540 253,265 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 299,245 147,125 152,120 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 168,040 84,330 83,705 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 39,890 18,865 21,030 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 9,455 4,845 4,610 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 31,865 14,575 17,285 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 7,065 3,395 3,670 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 5,765 2,955 2,820 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,010 6,445 6,560 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 3,720 1,910 1,805 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 9,285 4,355 4,930 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 2,850 1,320 1,530 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,995 1,005 990 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,320 3,130 3,190 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 212,295 106,140 106,155 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000
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 103 511,540 253,265 258,275 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 15,645 7,450 8,200 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 10,210 4,800 5,410 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 165 60 105 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 5,750 2,800 2,945 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 71,305 36,115 35,195 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 140 70 70 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 5,290 2,700 2,595 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 67,735 34,330 33,415 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 90 65 20 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 0 0 10 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 0 0 0 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 110 50 65 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 10 15 1,895 950 945
European origins 200,365 99,410 100,950 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 127,825 63,495 64,335 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 0 0 0 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 35 20 20 1,975 995 975
English 78,895 38,620 40,280 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 43,735 20,930 22,800 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 80 40 35 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 56,210 27,975 28,235 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 6,885 3,355 3,530 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 8,555 4,355 4,195 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 24,825 11,845 12,970 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 30 10 25 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 0 0 0 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 15 10 0 1,750 950 805
French 24,780 11,830 12,950 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 57,295 28,265 29,025 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 3,240 1,560 1,680 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 0 10 0 940 485 455
Belgian 1,210 640 565 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 14,815 7,270 7,540 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 125 45 80 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 70 15 55 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 41,390 20,330 21,060 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 45 25 20 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 1,485 815 665 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 105 50 55 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 22,910 11,005 11,905 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 4,080 1,970 2,115 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 2,255 1,060 1,200 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 1,790 910 880 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 9,530 4,650 4,880 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 6,770 3,150 3,620 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 790 380 410 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 43,235 21,305 21,925 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 290 125 170 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 160 85 75 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 1,670 785 890 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 520 270 250 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 295 155 145 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 4,575 2,275 2,300 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 250 140 110 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 335 130 205 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 80 50 35 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 12,100 5,860 6,240 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 2,540 1,300 1,240 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 8,585 3,990 4,595 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 915 410 505 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 17,850 8,985 8,860 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 100 90 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 29,580 14,525 15,060 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 465 200 260 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 390 180 210 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 10 10 0 1,280 740 535
Croatian 1,805 960 845 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 45 25 15 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 2,245 1,160 1,085 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 11,460 5,710 5,750 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 40 15 25 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 75 30 40 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 160 80 70 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 60 40 20 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 4,390 2,115 2,270 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 970 510 465 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 35 20 10 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 440 220 225 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 8,285 3,905 4,380 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 475 220 255 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 20 10 0 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 2,135 1,045 1,085 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 60 40 15 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 910 425 485 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 35 10 20 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 30 30 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,085 555 530 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 3,655 1,855 1,800 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 10 0 15 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 0 10 0 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 225 130 100 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 30 15 15 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 10 10 0 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 210 85 120 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 100 55 50 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 65 35 30 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 1,125 515 605
Haitian 155 60 95 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 1,690 930 765 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 10 0 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 0 0 0 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 10 10 10 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 40 10 30 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 40 10 30 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 605 320 285 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 100 45 55 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 365 170 195 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 255 115 145 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 8,650 4,175 4,475 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 335 195 135 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 10 0 0 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 110 40 70 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 10 0 10 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 15 0 15 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 460 185 275 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 510 275 240 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 785 390 395 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 75 25 45 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 40 25 10 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 650 310 340 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 245 105 135 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 300 150 160 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 445 255 185 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 175 75 100 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 2,130 990 1,140 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 285 120 160 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 15 10 10 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 65 25 40 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 395 205 185 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 1,600 845 755 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 25 15 10 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 115 55 60 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 630 275 350 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 10,310 5,190 5,120 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 1,905 1,025 880 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 20 10 10 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 10 10 10 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 65 20 40 1,585 855 735
Beninese 0 0 0 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 20 15 0 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 0 0 0 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 0 0 0 1,845 955 885
Congolese 325 165 160 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 30 20 10 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 30 15 20 845 470 375
Gabonese 10 0 0 1,405 660 750
Gambian 10 0 10 975 495 475
Ghanaian 485 275 210 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 25 10 15 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 65 30 35 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 20 10 10 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 115 50 65 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 0 0 0 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 0 0 0 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 685 360 320 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 0 0 0 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 0 0 0 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 35 10 25 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 25 20 0 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 0 0 0 840 495 345
Yoruba 30 20 10 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 125 60 60 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 1,370 715 655 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 70 40 35 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 35 25 10 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 10 0 0 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 0 0 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 620 315 300 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 50 35 10 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 0 0 0 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 270 140 130 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 290 135 150 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 35 20 15 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 10 0 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 4,190 1,990 2,200 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 35 25 15 1,870 955 915
Amhara 45 25 25 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 60 40 20 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 140 55 85 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 0 0 0 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 240 140 100 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 555 265 295 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 0 0 0 665 355 305
Kenyan 270 140 130 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 0 0 0 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 210 120 90 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 0 0 10 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 60 20 35 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 0 0 0 1,285 575 710
Somali 1,185 540 645 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 960 455 505 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 60 20 40 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 45 30 15 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 75 30 40 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 10 0 10 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 120 65 55 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 20 15 10 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 270 90 175 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 3,040 1,555 1,480 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 145 150 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,775 1,430 1,345 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 277,695 136,410 141,285 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 12,815 6,585 6,230 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 2,620 1,240 1,385 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,390 775 615 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 290 155 140 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 205 115 95 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 55 10 40 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 15 10 0 1,515 810 705
Iranian 1,660 905 760 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 2,505 1,235 1,265 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 105 60 45 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 170 100 70 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 15 15 0 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 285 165 120 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 15 15 0 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 55 45 15 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 1,185 570 615 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 720 365 355 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 170 110 60 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 20 15 0 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 935 440 495 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 85 40 40 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 90 50 40 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 670 405 265 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 15 10 10 1,040 540 500
Uighur 40 15 25 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 45 20 25 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 45 30 10 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 555 280 270 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 164,005 82,310 81,695 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 515 265 250 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 220 95 120 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 0 0 10 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 138,210 69,235 68,975 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 25 15 10 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 120 55 70 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 70 35 40 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 465 215 245 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 5,650 2,925 2,725 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 22,195 11,225 10,970 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 305 170 135 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 1,480 805 675 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 300 185 115 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 3,635 1,805 1,830 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 102,065 48,140 53,925 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 610 335 275 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,160 550 610 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 45,085 21,435 23,645 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 33,920 15,610 18,315 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 0 0 0 805 420 390
Indonesian 945 460 485 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 3,695 1,755 1,940 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 525 255 270 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 9,450 4,430 5,015 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 1,055 540 515 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 655 350 310 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 100 60 40 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 100 45 50 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 2,540 1,170 1,375 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 520 215 310 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 125 75 50 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 9,200 4,575 4,625 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 145 65 85 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 505 260 245 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 255 245 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 9,155 4,485 4,670 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 995 495 500 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 420 200 215 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 7,805 3,830 3,975 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 7,320 3,625 3,690 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 155 50 105 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 100 45 50 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 40 45 1,530 725 805
Samoan 80 45 30 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 140 60 80 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 169,965 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 120,940 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 49,025 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 169,965 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 38,195 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 131,770 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 845 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 18,985 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 42,665 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 48,100 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,370 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 169,965 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,205 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 24,475 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 21,675 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 17,450 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 53,150 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 159,915 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,050 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 169,960 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 154,380 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 15,590 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 8,335 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 31,085 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,345 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 36,140 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 18,495 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 24,015 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 19,550 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 162,920 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 7,045 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 169,965 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 90,450 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 69,480 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,035 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 169,960 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,805 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 21,995 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 34,310 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 39,945 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,670 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 21,630 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 10,070 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 3,535 ... ... 387,135 ... ...
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 141 169,530 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 121,735 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,795 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,600 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 120,685 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 68.1 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.5 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,498 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,608 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 698,205 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 757,863 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 48,990 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.4 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 908 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,049 ... ... 1,002 ... ...
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 146 419,065 205,530 213,535 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 78,070 37,955 40,115 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 135,910 68,470 67,440 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205,080 99,100 105,985 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,805 20,930 7,880 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,110 7,705 5,405 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,695 13,225 2,470 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,095 28,140 40,955 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,490 7,305 9,190 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 90,690 42,725 47,960 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 61,130 28,275 32,860 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,620 2,820 3,795 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,550 1,395 1,160 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 18,405 8,860 9,545 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,980 1,375 605 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 280,900 136,390 144,510 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,180 17,805 17,375 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 82,810 42,025 40,780 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,915 76,560 86,350 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20,550 14,840 5,705 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,580 5,605 3,975 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,965 9,235 1,730 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,145 21,675 32,470 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,305 5,345 6,960 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 75,915 34,705 41,215 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 50,675 22,865 27,810 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,340 2,190 3,150 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,150 1,110 1,040 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 16,205 7,515 8,690 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,545 1,020 525 175,685 102,415 73,275
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 151 419,065 205,530 213,540 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 213,985 106,425 107,555 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 12,685 2,720 9,965 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 12,690 2,720 9,970 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,635 2,960 3,675 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,330 1,025 310 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 5,300 1,935 3,370 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 15,085 6,005 9,085 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,795 450 1,345 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 2,945 880 2,065 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,925 2,750 4,170 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 30 15 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 470 290 180 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,230 775 450 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 1,505 785 720 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 165 35 135 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,680 7,315 14,365 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 180 35 145 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,670 600 1,070 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,715 210 3,505 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 3,200 990 2,210 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 275 60 210 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 3,540 935 2,600 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 9,095 4,475 4,625 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 43,715 18,845 24,870 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 15 60 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,705 440 1,270 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,930 18,395 23,540 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,185 4,220 3,960 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,795 1,215 1,585 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,770 1,395 1,375 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 60 10 50 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 2,210 1,485 725 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 345 115 230 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,495 6,050 3,450 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,915 5,305 2,605 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 300 30 270 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,225 685 540 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 30 30 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 41,590 37,775 3,805 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 1,130 770 360 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 11,810 9,820 1,995 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,965 6,190 775 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 8,830 8,540 290 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,440 8,200 240 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 4,400 4,255 150 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,630 1,690 940 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,870 1,145 725 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 755 545 215 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 32,695 6,505 26,195 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,740 880 860 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 30,415 5,305 25,110 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 540 315 225 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,670 5,010 5,660 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 6,920 1,915 5,005 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 25 0 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 50 0 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 1,515 1,090 430 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,155 1,930 230 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 10 10 0 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 10 10 3,170 890 2,280
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 151 280,900 136,390 144,510 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 117,990 59,825 58,160 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 9,000 1,710 7,295 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 9,005 1,705 7,295 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,190 2,260 2,930 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 960 745 215 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 4,230 1,510 2,715 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 12,220 4,540 7,680 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,445 325 1,125 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 2,270 595 1,680 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,840 2,190 3,650 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 30 10 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 230 155 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 900 540 365 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 1,215 605 615 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 125 40 90 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 17,595 5,695 11,905 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 30 125 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,405 510 890 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 180 2,905 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 2,615 760 1,855 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 40 180 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 2,805 700 2,105 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 7,310 3,470 3,840 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 35,995 15,310 20,685 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 20 40 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,385 350 1,035 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 34,550 14,945 19,605 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,035 2,950 3,080 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,180 920 1,255 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,925 890 1,040 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 45 0 45 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 1,650 1,075 575 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 230 60 170 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,480 5,380 3,100 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,205 4,815 2,385 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 240 30 205 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 985 510 480 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 55 20 30 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,650 28,295 3,350 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 930 615 315 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 9,670 7,850 1,820 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,070 4,410 660 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 6,545 6,295 250 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,335 6,155 175 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 3,100 2,975 125 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,010 1,275 735 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,440 885 555 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 390 180 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 26,520 5,315 21,205 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,360 670 685 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 24,680 4,380 20,300 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 265 220 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,210 3,820 4,395 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 5,255 1,410 3,840 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 20 0 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 1,215 855 360 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,705 1,515 190 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 15 10 0 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 10 0 2,585 740 1,845
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 157 419,060 205,525 213,535 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 213,980 106,425 107,555 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 205,080 99,105 105,980 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 133,615 64,270 69,350 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 113,430 53,830 59,600 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 20,180 10,435 9,750 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,465 34,835 36,630 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,330 2,910 2,420 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 11,500 4,640 6,865 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 21,295 10,540 10,750 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,180 2,525 1,655 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 8,290 3,785 4,495 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 155 85 65 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 20,720 10,350 10,375 1,253,790 618,135 635,655
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 157 280,900 136,390 144,505 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 117,985 59,830 58,155 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 162,915 76,565 86,350 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 104,120 48,935 55,185 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 89,810 41,745 48,065 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 14,305 7,190 7,115 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,800 27,630 31,170 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,945 2,110 1,835 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 10,100 4,065 6,040 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 18,255 8,640 9,620 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,590 1,585 1,005 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,460 3,365 4,095 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 105 50 55 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 16,340 7,810 8,525 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 419,065 205,525 213,535 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 274,690 145,365 129,320 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 256,875 136,945 119,930 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 17,815 8,420 9,390 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 144,380 60,165 84,220 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 65.5 70.7 60.6 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 61.3 66.6 56.2 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 6.5 5.8 7.3 7.7 8.3 7.1
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 164 419,065 205,530 213,540 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 138,395 57,610 80,785 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 280,670 147,920 132,750 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 127,975 75,260 52,710 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 152,700 72,655 80,045 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.8 42.9 40.6 42.4 42.9 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 274,685 145,365 129,320 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,845 126,075 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 237,120 121,515 115,605 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 31,800 21,330 10,475 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060
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 172 274,685 145,365 129,325 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,840 126,075 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 26,110 16,695 9,410 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 39,845 12,055 27,795 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14,255 11,485 2,770 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 17,700 3,505 14,195 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 24,670 7,375 17,295 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,110 2,980 3,135 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 70,405 29,370 41,040 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 51,130 47,980 3,155 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,310 3,075 2,230 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 13,375 8,320 5,060 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 274,685 145,370 129,320 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 268,925 142,845 126,075 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,715 2,025 2,690 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 485 145 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 1,330 870 460 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 25,775 22,735 3,040 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 23,375 15,895 7,485 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 12,190 8,000 4,190 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 31,115 14,265 16,855 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,310 19,785 4,525 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 5,575 3,550 2,020 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 10,680 4,360 6,325 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,235 3,065 2,165 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 16,685 8,930 7,750 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 475 210 265 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,020 8,755 6,260 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 15,025 4,435 10,590 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 28,675 4,910 23,770 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,515 2,215 2,300 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 20,425 7,360 13,065 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,350 5,545 6,800 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 10,835 5,465 5,370 1,128,945 589,530 539,405
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 174 256,875 136,945 119,930 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 16,085 7,920 8,165 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 1,845 1,300 545 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 45,075 34,270 10,805 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 193,870 93,455 100,410 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315
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 193,865 93,450 100,415 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 85,015 36,240 48,780 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 104,565 54,650 49,915 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,550 2,105 1,445 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 740 460 275 157,970 91,445 66,525
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 175 238,945 127,725 111,215 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 176,815 100,280 76,540 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 16,435 7,620 8,815 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 35,560 15,285 20,275 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 6,615 2,475 4,140 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 915 680 235 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 2,605 1,385 1,220 193,595 113,525 80,060
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 176 238,940 127,725 111,220 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 39,955 17,195 22,765 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 70,385 35,540 34,845 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 60,040 35,720 24,320 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 30,910 18,145 12,765 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 37,655 21,130 16,525 1,494,830 882,485 612,345
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 177 238,945 127,725 111,220 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 23,215 15,850 7,360 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 45,875 27,435 18,435 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 53,400 27,475 25,925 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,315 19,655 21,660 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 31,815 13,770 18,040 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 43,330 23,540 19,790 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765
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 178 292,675 153,680 138,995 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 281,240 147,485 133,760 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 264,180 137,980 126,205 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 263,810 137,865 125,945 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 370 110 260 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 17,065 9,510 7,550 275,430 145,380 130,055
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 24,950 12,385 12,565
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 14,440 7,370 7,070
Blackfoot 0 0 0 80 45 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 11,540 5,820 5,720
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,095 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 2,055 970 1,085
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 370 180 190
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 40 25 10
Plains Cree 0 0 0 95 60 35
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 7,795 3,965 3,835
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 925 510 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 915 505 410
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 1,895 995 900
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 25
Ojibway 0 0 0 765 380 385
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 1,080 595 485
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,140 530 610
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,135 525 610
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 20 0 15
Chilcotin 0 0 0 20 0 10
Dene 0 0 0 770 360 405
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 165 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 10 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 135 65 70
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 45
South Slavey 0 0 0 35 20 20
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 10
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages 0 0 0 8,845 4,255 4,595
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 35 10 25
Inuktitut 0 0 0 8,800 4,240 4,555
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Cayuga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 35 10 25
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 10 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 110 25 85
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 15 10 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 15 10 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 20 10 20
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 35 0 30
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 15 0 15
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 260 155 105
Dakota 0 0 0 20 10 10
Stoney 0 0 0 240 145 95
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 10 10
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 25 0 20
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Nisga'a 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 35 15 20
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 17,060 9,510 7,550 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 100 70 25 7,380 4,530 2,850
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 20 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 15
Cushitic languages 10 0 0 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 10 0 10 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 90 70 20 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 0 0 0 200 95 100
Arabic 85 65 20 5,585 3,695 1,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 10 0 205 155 55
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 30 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 825 335 490
Maltese 0 0 0 25 15 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 135 70 60
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 65 35 30
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 525 190 340 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 475 230 245
Vietnamese 505 175 335 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 95 100 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 10 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 15 0 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 80 80 3,450 1,580 1,875
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Creole languages 0 0 0 350 125 225
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 25 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 315 110 200
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 15 10 10 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 15 10 10 2,090 1,005 1,080
Telugu 0 0 0 45 10 35
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 11,350 6,575 4,780 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 0 0 0 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 70 30 40 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 0 0 0 95 35 60
Latvian 0 0 0 40 10 25
Lithuanian 0 0 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 75 35 45 9,980 4,710 5,270
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 155 90 65
Bulgarian 0 0 0 205 110 90
Croatian 0 10 0 220 130 95
Czech 0 0 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 0 0 95 45 55
Polish 15 0 10 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 30 10 25 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 20 10 10 530 320 210
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 25 0
Slovak 0 0 0 100 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ukrainian 0 0 0 1,210 485 725
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 25 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 15 15 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Germanic languages 15 0 20 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 0 0 0 90 50 35
Dutch 10 0 0 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 0 0 10 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 65 30 40
Swedish 0 0 10 125 55 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 35 20 15
Yiddish 0 0 0 895 390 505
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 720 495 225
Greek 15 10 10 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 11,060 6,425 4,635 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 11,035 6,410 4,625 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 10 10 0 530 275 245
Gujarati 25 0 20 880 300 585
Hindi 180 95 85 1,405 755 650
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 10 10 10 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10,775 6,270 4,500 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 10 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 30 20 15 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 20 15 10 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 20 15 0 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 10 10 0 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 185 115 70 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 0 0 0 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 25 15 10 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 15 10 0 745 365 380
Spanish 155 90 65 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 40 20 15 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 1,010 540 465 12,150 6,260 5,885
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 235 120 115
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 10
Igbo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Lingala 0 0 0 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 25 0 15
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 80 50 30
Wolof 0 0 0 10 0 10
Yoruba 0 0 0 15 0 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 35 10 25 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 25 0 25 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,775 1,995 1,780 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 3,755 1,985 1,770 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 745 385 355 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 0 0 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 2,840 1,495 1,345 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 65 40 30 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 105 60 40 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 25 10 10 270 155 115
Burmese 10 0 10 75 35 35
Karenic languages 15 10 10 135 75 55
Tibetan 0 0 0 50 30 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 10 675 270 405
Lao 0 0 0 150 70 80
Thai 10 0 0 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 10 0 0 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 0 10 0 685 435 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 15 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 15 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 10 595 270 325
Estonian 0 0 0 50 15 40
Finnish 0 0 0 105 40 65
Hungarian 0 0 0 435 225 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 11,435 6,195 5,240 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 445 195 250 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 10,940 5,990 4,950 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 0 0 0 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 50 10 40 15,475 7,565 7,915
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 179 292,675 153,680 138,995 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 262,465 137,020 125,435 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 6,685 3,950 2,735 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 1,315 570 740 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 21,985 12,035 9,945 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 10 10 10 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 21,975 12,035 9,935 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 0 0 0 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 100 30 65 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 130 60 65 17,265 8,730 8,540
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 115 90 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 505,835 250,410 255,430 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 427,380 211,355 216,025 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 78,455 39,055 39,405 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 47,880 23,715 24,165 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 30,580 15,340 15,240 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 20,835 10,455 10,380 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 16,930 8,410 8,520 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 3,910 2,040 1,865 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 9,735 4,885 4,855 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 482,610 238,500 244,110 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 268,040 132,485 135,555 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 214,570 106,015 108,555 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 122,410 60,335 62,070 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 92,165 45,680 46,480 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 54,305 26,980 27,325 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 44,835 22,155 22,675 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 9,470 4,820 4,650 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 37,860 18,700 19,155 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Surrey, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Canada [Country] (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 April 24, 2024).

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