Census Profile, 2016 Census
Halifax, Regional municipality [Census subdivision], Nova Scotia and Canada [Country]

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Characteristic Halifax, RGM
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 403,131 ... ... 35,151,728 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 390,086 r ... ... 33,476,688 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... 5.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 187,338 ... ... 15,412,443 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 173,324 ... ... 14,072,079 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 73.4 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 5,490.35 ... ... 8,965,588.85 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 403,130 195,210 207,920 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530
0 to 14 years 60,510 30,900 29,615 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645
0 to 4 years 19,785 10,080 9,705 1,898,790 973,030 925,760
5 to 9 years 20,745 10,620 10,125 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445
10 to 14 years 19,985 10,200 9,785 1,922,645 985,200 937,445
15 to 64 years 279,525 136,210 143,315 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400
15 to 19 years 22,330 11,310 11,020 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940
20 to 24 years 30,205 15,005 15,200 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200
25 to 29 years 30,185 15,170 15,015 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515
30 to 34 years 27,470 13,490 13,980 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110
35 to 39 years 25,700 12,285 13,415 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730
40 to 44 years 26,640 12,805 13,830 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695
45 to 49 years 27,715 13,165 14,550 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210
50 to 54 years 32,640 15,850 16,795 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320
55 to 59 years 30,590 14,805 15,790 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055
60 to 64 years 26,050 12,325 13,720 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630
65 years and over 63,095 28,100 34,990 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485
65 to 69 years 22,495 10,625 11,875 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405
70 to 74 years 15,500 7,240 8,255 1,420,875 677,975 742,900
75 to 79 years 10,430 4,695 5,735 1,021,850 469,550 552,300
80 to 84 years 7,490 3,195 4,295 749,650 325,765 423,880
85 years and over 7,185 2,350 4,830 770,780 268,790 501,990
85 to 89 years 4,405 1,585 2,815 482,525 185,535 296,990
90 to 94 years 2,115 610 1,505 223,510 68,675 154,835
95 to 99 years 605 145 460 56,525 13,240 43,280
100 years and over 55 10 45 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 15.0 15.8 14.2 16.6 17.3 15.9
15 to 64 years 69.3 69.8 68.9 66.5 67.1 66.0
65 years and over 15.7 14.4 16.8 16.9 15.6 18.1
85 years and over 1.8 1.2 2.3 2.2 1.6 2.8
Average age of the population 40.8 39.9 41.8 41.0 40.1 41.9
Median age of the population 41.0 39.8 42.1 41.2 40.2 42.2
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 173,325 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Single-detached house 86,585 ... ... 7,541,495 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 21,005 ... ... 1,391,040 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 61,745 ... ... 4,949,795 ... ...
Semi-detached house 11,785 ... ... 698,800 ... ...
Row house 6,660 ... ... 891,305 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 6,270 ... ... 784,300 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 36,795 ... ... 2,539,390 ... ...
Other single-attached house 235 ... ... 36,005 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 3,995 ... ... 189,755 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 173,325 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 person 51,120 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
2 persons 64,375 ... ... 4,834,605 ... ...
3 persons 27,245 ... ... 2,140,640 ... ...
4 persons 21,020 ... ... 1,946,275 ... ...
5 or more persons 9,565 ... ... 1,180,770 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 397,370 ... ... 34,460,060 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 342,620 164,315 178,305 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885
Married or living common law 192,490 96,070 96,415 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585
Married 154,005 76,885 77,125 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990
Living common law 38,485 19,185 19,295 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590
Not married and not living common law 150,125 68,245 81,885 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300
Never married 102,350 52,820 49,535 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915
Separated 9,775 4,175 5,595 718,295 309,905 408,400
Divorced 20,590 7,605 12,985 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470
Widowed 17,410 3,650 13,765 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 113,560 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
2 persons 62,535 ... ... 5,007,790 ... ...
3 persons 24,865 ... ... 2,107,830 ... ...
4 persons 19,235 ... ... 1,909,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 6,915 ... ... 815,170 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 113,555 ... ... 9,840,730 ... ...
Total couple families 94,690 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Married couples 75,450 ... ... 6,474,005 ... ...
Common-law couples 19,235 ... ... 1,753,920 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 18,870 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
Female parent 15,245 ... ... 1,262,340 ... ...
Male parent 3,620 ... ... 350,465 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 94,685 ... ... 8,227,925 ... ...
Couples without children 50,605 ... ... 4,024,305 ... ...
Couples with children 44,075 ... ... 4,203,615 ... ...
1 child 19,595 ... ... 1,650,165 ... ...
2 children 17,945 ... ... 1,783,080 ... ...
3 or more children 6,545 ... ... 770,375 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 18,870 ... ... 1,612,805 ... ...
1 child 11,930 ... ... 983,485 ... ...
2 children 5,275 ... ... 457,670 ... ...
3 or more children 1,665 ... ... 171,655 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 84,120 39,360 44,760 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 173,325 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
One-census-family households 108,935 ... ... 9,218,225 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 48,730 ... ... 3,782,095 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 60,205 ... ... 5,436,135 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 2,285 ... ... 301,715 ... ...
Non-census-family households 62,100 ... ... 4,552,135 ... ...
One-person households 51,120 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 10,985 ... ... 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 15 399,315 193,620 205,700 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080
English only 347,190 170,795 176,400 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455
French only 340 160 185 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840
English and French 49,575 21,645 27,925 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740
Neither English nor French 2,210 1,025 1,185 648,970 265,920 383,045
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 16 399,315 193,620 205,700 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
English 386,095 187,165 198,935 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165
French 9,895 4,910 4,985 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650
English and French 1,210 575 640 417,485 209,130 208,355
Neither English nor French 2,115 970 1,140 636,515 259,600 376,910
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 10,500 5,200 5,305 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.6 2.7 2.6 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 18 399,315 193,615 205,700 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085
Single responses 394,160 191,080 203,085 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775
Official languages 363,305 175,400 187,910 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940
English 353,165 170,405 182,760 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725
French 10,140 4,990 5,145 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215
Non-official languages 30,855 15,680 15,175 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840
Aboriginal languages 75 35 35 195,700 94,795 100,900
Algonquian languages 60 35 25 130,450 62,930 67,520
Blackfoot 0 0 0 2,815 1,325 1,490
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 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 0 0 0 3,065 1,360 1,710
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 45 20 25
Swampy Cree 5 0 0 1,440 585 850
Woods Cree 0 0 0 1,840 865 975
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 64,050 31,305 32,745
Eastern Algonquian languages 55 30 20 6,990 3,310 3,680
Malecite 0 0 0 305 140 160
Mi'kmaq 50 30 25 6,690 3,170 3,520
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 5 32,150 15,350 16,800
Algonquin 0 0 0 1,260 590 670
Ojibway 0 0 0 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 0 0 5 17,365 8,325 9,045
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 17,315 8,310 9,010
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 110 55 60
Beaver 0 0 0 190 85 105
Carrier 0 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 0 280 130 150
Tahltan languages 0 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 0 0 75 35 40
Inuit languages 10 5 5 36,545 18,100 18,445
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,025 445 575
Inuktitut 10 5 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 0 0 0 465 230 235
Salish languages 0 0 0 2,305 1,130 1,180
Comox 0 0 0 80 45 40
Halkomelem 0 0 0 475 225 245
Lillooet 0 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 0 255 135 125
Siouan languages 0 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 0 0 0 1,480 730 755
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 880 435 445
Nisga'a 0 0 0 400 200 200
Tsimshian 0 0 0 200 90 110
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 805 370 435
Haisla 0 0 0 90 40 50
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 95 40 55
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 325 145 185
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 285 135 140
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 585 295 295
Non-Aboriginal languages 30,780 15,645 15,140 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,020 3,850 3,170 575,365 298,060 277,300
Berber languages 10 10 0 22,135 11,865 10,270
Kabyle 0 5 5 13,150 6,995 6,155
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 8,985 4,865 4,115
Cushitic languages 115 60 60 42,885 20,095 22,790
Bilen 5 0 0 805 455 350
Oromo 55 35 25 4,960 2,560 2,400
Somali 50 20 30 36,755 16,895 19,865
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 365 195 170
Semitic languages 6,895 3,780 3,115 509,190 265,465 243,725
Amharic 110 45 60 22,465 10,720 11,745
Arabic 6,430 3,545 2,880 419,890 220,785 199,105
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 5 5 16,070 7,910 8,160
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 5 5,545 2,780 2,770
Harari 0 0 0 1,320 635 685
Hebrew 195 110 90 19,530 10,480 9,045
Maltese 5 5 0 5,565 2,765 2,800
Tigrigna 145 65 75 16,650 8,310 8,340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 2,155 1,085 1,070
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,155 635 520
Austro-Asiatic languages 400 195 205 176,725 81,810 94,920
Khmer (Cambodian) 5 0 5 20,130 9,270 10,860
Vietnamese 395 195 205 156,425 72,470 83,955
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 170 65 100
Austronesian languages 1,665 725 935 511,480 211,580 299,900
Bikol 5 0 0 1,790 790 1,000
Cebuano 105 50 65 19,890 7,930 11,960
Fijian 0 0 0 745 400 345
Hiligaynon 15 10 10 6,885 2,680 4,205
Ilocano 45 15 35 26,345 10,620 15,720
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,430 665 760
Malay 40 15 25 12,275 5,255 7,020
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 5 5 4,040 1,865 2,175
Pangasinan 0 5 0 1,390 590 800
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,420 625 790 431,380 178,575 252,810
Waray-Waray 5 0 0 1,110 430 675
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 4,195 1,770 2,425
Creole languages 55 40 15 72,125 32,310 39,820
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 3,030 1,445 1,590
Creole, n.o.s. 30 25 10 64,105 28,455 35,660
Creole languages, n.i.e. 25 20 10 4,985 2,410 2,575
Dravidian languages 875 510 360 189,405 94,765 94,640
Kannada 25 15 10 3,970 2,040 1,935
Malayalam 310 165 145 28,570 14,770 13,800
Tamil 260 155 100 140,720 69,080 71,640
Telugu 270 170 100 15,655 8,640 7,020
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 490 240 250
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 795 395 405
Indo-European languages 12,660 6,405 6,255 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930
Albanian 250 125 125 26,890 13,610 13,285
Armenian 30 25 10 33,455 16,270 17,185
Balto-Slavic languages 2,790 1,350 1,440 701,975 323,640 378,340
Baltic languages 55 15 45 12,530 5,315 7,215
Latvian 25 10 20 5,455 2,350 3,105
Lithuanian 30 5 25 7,075 2,965 4,115
Slavic languages 2,735 1,335 1,395 689,450 318,325 371,115
Belarusan 5 5 0 810 385 430
Bosnian 115 60 60 12,210 6,035 6,180
Bulgarian 40 20 25 20,025 9,675 10,345
Croatian 185 90 95 48,200 23,540 24,665
Czech 140 70 70 22,290 10,525 11,765
Macedonian 15 5 5 16,775 8,050 8,725
Polish 590 285 305 181,710 82,435 99,275
Russian 1,150 565 590 188,255 85,400 102,855
Serbian 110 50 60 57,350 28,535 28,815
Serbo-Croatian 80 40 40 9,555 4,565 4,985
Slovak 85 40 45 17,580 8,075 9,510
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 10 15 9,790 4,415 5,370
Ukrainian 190 95 95 102,485 45,440 57,040
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 2,415 1,255 1,165
Celtic languages 45 20 25 2,690 1,335 1,360
Scottish Gaelic 25 10 20 1,090 540 550
Welsh 15 10 5 1,075 495 575
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 530 295 235
Germanic languages 2,070 995 1,080 538,765 258,410 280,350
Afrikaans 80 40 35 10,265 5,115 5,145
Danish 95 60 40 12,630 6,245 6,390
Dutch 490 235 255 99,020 48,200 50,820
Frisian 5 0 5 2,100 1,095 1,005
German 1,205 550 645 384,035 183,215 200,820
Icelandic 30 20 15 1,285 600 685
Norwegian 70 45 30 4,615 2,170 2,445
Swedish 60 25 40 6,840 3,015 3,825
Vlaams (Flemish) 15 10 5 3,895 1,730 2,165
Yiddish 10 5 0 13,555 6,750 6,800
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 525 280 240
Greek 660 335 325 106,525 53,350 53,170
Indo-Iranian languages 4,300 2,350 1,950 1,312,750 664,120 648,630
Indo-Aryan languages 2,950 1,645 1,300 1,064,760 538,530 526,235
Bengali 440 270 170 73,125 37,410 35,720
Gujarati 175 110 60 108,780 55,105 53,670
Hindi 660 395 265 110,640 55,880 54,765
Kashmiri 5 5 5 565 300 265
Konkani 5 5 5 3,330 1,625 1,710
Marathi 60 35 25 8,295 4,300 3,995
Nepali 525 250 270 18,275 9,230 9,045
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 5 1,055 560 495
Punjabi (Panjabi) 475 250 220 501,680 253,515 248,160
Sindhi 15 10 5 11,860 5,605 6,260
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 140 70 70 16,335 8,050 8,285
Urdu 435 245 190 210,815 106,960 103,860
Iranian languages 1,330 690 640 242,805 122,835 119,970
Kurdish 115 65 50 11,705 6,345 5,355
Pashto 65 40 30 16,910 8,760 8,145
Persian (Farsi) 1,145 585 565 214,200 107,725 106,470
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 5,180 2,755 2,425
Italic (Romance) languages 2,515 1,205 1,305 1,154,270 558,660 595,615
Catalan 10 5 5 865 440 425
Italian 555 285 265 375,635 184,415 191,220
Portuguese 385 185 200 221,540 106,630 114,910
Romanian 185 90 95 96,665 46,195 50,470
Spanish 1,375 640 740 458,850 220,605 238,245
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 720 380 340
Japanese 250 70 185 43,640 14,790 28,855
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 1,715 910 805
Georgian 0 0 0 1,715 910 805
Korean 905 380 520 153,425 70,310 83,115
Mongolic languages 5 0 0 1,575 690 885
Mongolian 0 5 0 1,575 690 880
Niger-Congo languages 535 270 260 91,375 45,075 46,305
Akan (Twi) 35 15 20 13,455 6,490 6,970
Bamanankan 5 0 5 1,535 815 720
Edo 5 0 5 1,670 770 900
Ewe 35 25 15 1,760 950 805
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 5 0 2,825 1,495 1,335
Ga 10 5 0 920 445 470
Ganda 20 5 10 1,295 625 665
Igbo 35 20 15 4,235 2,265 1,970
Lingala 10 5 5 3,810 1,785 2,025
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 10 10 5,845 2,785 3,060
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 45 15 30 5,250 2,355 2,895
Shona 25 15 10 3,180 1,520 1,665
Swahili 120 55 60 13,370 6,385 6,990
Wolof 5 0 0 3,990 2,170 1,820
Yoruba 50 30 25 9,085 4,785 4,300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 19,135 9,435 9,695
Nilo-Saharan languages 65 35 30 5,870 3,025 2,845
Dinka 10 5 5 2,120 1,115 1,000
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 3,755 1,910 1,840
Sign languages 115 55 60 7,500 3,925 3,575
American Sign Language 55 25 25 2,685 1,320 1,360
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 695 340 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 60 25 30 4,120 2,265 1,860
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,500 2,745 2,755 1,269,215 589,570 679,645
Chinese languages 5,480 2,735 2,740 1,253,360 581,650 671,715
Cantonese 930 430 495 565,270 262,865 302,405
Hakka 20 10 10 10,910 4,900 6,015
Mandarin 3,950 1,975 1,975 592,040 274,630 317,410
Min Dong 0 0 0 1,230 580 650
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 95 45 50 31,795 14,450 17,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 45 30 15 12,915 5,780 7,140
Chinese, n.o.s. 430 250 180 38,580 18,165 20,410
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 610 275 335
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 10 10 15,850 7,925 7,935
Burmese 5 0 5 3,585 1,795 1,790
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,705 2,355 2,350
Tibetan 10 5 0 6,165 3,080 3,080
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 1,400 695 705
Tai-Kadai languages 90 35 55 22,010 8,870 13,145
Lao 5 5 5 12,670 6,145 6,525
Thai 85 35 50 9,255 2,690 6,565
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 80 35 55
Turkic languages 385 210 175 40,140 21,120 19,025
Azerbaijani 15 10 5 3,260 1,785 1,470
Turkish 255 135 120 32,815 17,375 15,440
Uyghur 5 5 5 1,035 510 525
Uzbek 110 60 50 1,715 855 865
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 1,315 590 720
Uralic languages 235 105 135 81,985 37,790 44,195
Estonian 25 15 15 5,445 2,325 3,115
Finnish 35 10 25 15,295 6,395 8,900
Hungarian 180 80 95 61,235 29,060 32,175
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 3,690 2,045 1,645
Multiple responses 5,155 2,535 2,615 818,635 398,325 420,305
English and French 1,775 815 965 165,320 80,460 84,860
English and non-official language 3,040 1,555 1,480 533,265 259,160 274,100
French and non-official language 175 90 80 86,150 42,170 43,985
English, French and non-official language 160 75 80 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 19 399,315 193,620 205,700 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085
Single responses 391,025 189,440 201,580 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395
Official languages 374,620 181,095 193,520 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645
English 370,955 179,295 191,660 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730
French 3,665 1,805 1,860 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910
Non-official languages 16,405 8,345 8,060 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750
Aboriginal languages 15 5 5 118,470 59,720 58,750
Algonquian languages 20 10 5 75,080 37,825 37,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 1,115 555 555
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 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. 0 0 0 37,945 19,240 18,710
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 10 5 3,615 1,795 1,820
Malecite 0 0 0 55 30 30
Mi'kmaq 10 10 5 3,560 1,770 1,795
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 14,525 7,335 7,190
Algonquin 0 0 0 370 170 200
Ojibway 5 5 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 0 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 0 235 110 125
Non-Aboriginal languages 16,385 8,335 8,055 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,195 2,215 1,980 307,755 153,275 154,480
Berber languages 0 0 0 8,105 4,215 3,895
Kabyle 0 0 0 5,490 2,855 2,640
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 2,620 1,365 1,260
Cushitic languages 75 35 40 27,095 12,455 14,640
Bilen 5 5 0 620 330 285
Oromo 40 25 20 3,410 1,700 1,710
Somali 25 10 15 22,895 10,340 12,555
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 185 85 95
Semitic languages 4,115 2,180 1,940 272,100 136,390 135,720
Amharic 50 25 30 12,780 6,010 6,770
Arabic 3,845 2,040 1,805 223,540 112,690 110,850
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 0 5 10,510 5,090 5,425
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 3,445 1,695 1,750
Harari 0 0 0 735 335 400
Hebrew 115 65 55 8,560 4,425 4,135
Maltese 0 0 0 1,130 525 605
Tigrigna 95 40 55 10,205 5,040 5,170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 1,200 585 620
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 440 215 230
Austro-Asiatic languages 255 130 130 115,210 53,500 61,710
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 10,880 4,940 5,945
Vietnamese 255 130 130 104,245 48,525 55,725
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 85 40 45
Austronesian languages 890 430 460 239,785 108,110 131,680
Bikol 0 0 0 290 140 155
Cebuano 50 20 30 7,210 3,325 3,880
Fijian 0 0 0 195 105 90
Hiligaynon 5 5 5 2,205 970 1,240
Ilocano 10 5 5 9,125 4,045 5,080
Malagasy 0 0 0 435 220 210
Malay 5 0 5 3,620 1,710 1,910
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 1,200 565 630
Pangasinan 0 0 0 240 110 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 820 405 420 213,790 96,235 117,555
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 310 135 170
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,160 545 620
Creole languages 20 15 5 27,860 12,005 15,850
Haitian Creole 0 5 0 1,280 575 705
Creole, n.o.s. 5 10 0 24,575 10,510 14,060
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 2,005 920 1,085
Dravidian languages 395 225 170 122,490 59,780 62,710
Kannada 10 5 5 1,630 825 800
Malayalam 135 75 60 15,440 7,865 7,575
Tamil 120 65 50 96,955 46,570 50,385
Telugu 125 75 50 8,280 4,430 3,850
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 190 85 105
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 340 160 180
Indo-European languages 5,505 2,760 2,740 1,911,215 927,225 983,985
Albanian 110 55 55 13,135 6,575 6,560
Armenian 15 10 10 21,505 10,165 11,345
Balto-Slavic languages 1,275 625 650 314,965 149,315 165,650
Baltic languages 15 5 10 3,275 1,400 1,870
Latvian 5 5 5 1,255 530 725
Lithuanian 15 5 10 2,020 870 1,150
Slavic languages 1,260 615 635 311,690 147,910 163,780
Belarusan 0 0 0 230 105 120
Bosnian 65 30 30 6,045 3,010 3,040
Bulgarian 20 15 10 11,985 5,835 6,150
Croatian 60 25 35 16,775 7,980 8,795
Czech 40 25 15 6,235 3,060 3,180
Macedonian 0 0 0 6,830 3,250 3,580
Polish 180 80 100 74,780 34,910 39,870
Russian 735 370 370 116,595 55,175 61,425
Serbian 60 30 35 31,750 15,665 16,085
Serbo-Croatian 30 20 15 3,885 1,865 2,020
Slovak 20 5 15 5,615 2,685 2,920
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 5 2,050 905 1,145
Ukrainian 45 25 20 28,250 13,150 15,100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 670 310 360
Celtic languages 20 10 10 360 205 155
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 5 185 105 80
Welsh 0 0 0 95 50 45
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 80 50 30
Germanic languages 360 175 185 146,455 71,835 74,615
Afrikaans 20 15 10 4,790 2,355 2,435
Danish 10 0 5 855 410 445
Dutch 45 20 25 9,565 4,630 4,935
Frisian 0 0 0 185 95 90
German 235 115 125 120,335 58,905 61,435
Icelandic 25 10 15 270 120 150
Norwegian 15 5 5 345 145 200
Swedish 5 5 5 1,045 500 545
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 355 170 185
Yiddish 0 0 0 7,080 3,695 3,385
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,625 820 810
Greek 245 120 125 44,545 21,110 23,440
Indo-Iranian languages 2,545 1,335 1,210 838,755 416,960 421,795
Indo-Aryan languages 1,650 885 765 676,185 337,440 338,745
Bengali 230 125 105 47,350 23,585 23,765
Gujarati 95 60 30 64,150 31,740 32,405
Hindi 285 180 110 55,510 27,805 27,710
Kashmiri 5 0 0 135 70 70
Konkani 0 0 0 720 355 370
Marathi 30 15 15 3,780 1,940 1,840
Nepali 475 235 240 13,375 6,710 6,670
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 470 235 240
Punjabi (Panjabi) 205 105 105 349,145 174,905 174,240
Sindhi 0 5 0 4,975 2,280 2,695
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 80 45 45 7,790 3,860 3,925
Urdu 250 130 120 128,785 63,965 64,820
Iranian languages 895 445 450 160,195 78,310 81,880
Kurdish 85 45 35 6,580 3,400 3,175
Pashto 35 15 15 10,590 5,305 5,290
Persian (Farsi) 780 385 395 143,020 69,600 73,425
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 2,375 1,215 1,160
Italic (Romance) languages 935 435 500 531,485 251,050 280,440
Catalan 0 0 0 355 165 190
Italian 130 55 70 115,415 49,975 65,440
Portuguese 150 70 85 98,710 46,915 51,795
Romanian 60 30 30 53,320 25,795 27,525
Spanish 585 275 310 263,510 128,110 135,400
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 180 85 95
Japanese 80 30 55 19,785 8,265 11,515
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 1,040 565 475
Georgian 0 0 0 1,035 565 475
Korean 610 270 340 109,705 51,385 58,320
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 910 440 470
Mongolian 0 0 0 910 435 470
Niger-Congo languages 145 70 75 28,665 13,340 15,320
Akan (Twi) 5 0 5 5,990 2,695 3,295
Bamanankan 0 0 0 340 180 160
Edo 0 0 0 415 175 240
Ewe 10 5 5 410 185 225
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 825 400 425
Ga 5 5 0 250 105 140
Ganda 5 0 5 345 160 185
Igbo 10 5 5 1,000 485 510
Lingala 0 0 0 1,045 455 590
Rundi (Kirundi) 10 5 0 2,110 990 1,115
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 20 5 10 1,530 670 865
Shona 0 0 0 1,035 475 560
Swahili 55 25 30 5,370 2,500 2,870
Wolof 0 0 0 1,380 745 635
Yoruba 15 10 10 2,615 1,275 1,340
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 4,010 1,850 2,160
Nilo-Saharan languages 30 15 15 2,650 1,305 1,350
Dinka 0 0 0 1,130 580 550
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 1,525 730 800
Sign languages 155 75 80 10,445 5,870 4,570
American Sign Language 65 30 35 3,015 1,560 1,460
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 730 375 355
Sign languages, n.i.e 90 45 45 6,690 3,935 2,755
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,830 1,965 1,865 924,720 433,530 491,190
Chinese languages 3,825 1,965 1,860 913,365 427,860 485,505
Cantonese 525 275 250 400,215 184,340 215,885
Hakka 5 5 5 4,080 1,820 2,265
Mandarin 2,935 1,475 1,460 462,890 220,075 242,815
Min Dong 0 0 0 345 150 195
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 40 25 20 13,965 6,345 7,625
Wu (Shanghainese) 25 10 10 7,650 3,580 4,075
Chinese, n.o.s. 295 175 120 23,935 11,440 12,500
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 280 130 150
Tibeto-Burman languages 5 0 5 11,350 5,670 5,680
Burmese 0 0 0 2,245 1,115 1,125
Karenic languages 0 0 0 3,865 1,935 1,930
Tibetan 0 0 0 4,590 2,305 2,280
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 655 305 345
Tai-Kadai languages 30 10 15 9,565 4,455 5,110
Lao 5 0 0 6,175 2,995 3,180
Thai 25 10 15 3,360 1,450 1,915
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 30 15 15
Turkic languages 195 100 90 22,250 11,205 11,045
Azerbaijani 5 5 5 1,245 640 610
Turkish 120 65 55 18,955 9,525 9,430
Uyghur 0 0 0 610 315 290
Uzbek 70 40 30 990 505 490
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 455 230 225
Uralic languages 50 25 25 23,245 10,715 12,535
Estonian 5 0 0 975 365 610
Finnish 5 0 0 2,790 1,220 1,565
Hungarian 45 20 25 19,485 9,125 10,355
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 1,110 605 500
Multiple responses 8,290 4,175 4,110 1,663,390 802,695 860,690
English and French 1,155 535 625 160,185 77,940 82,235
English and non-official language 6,810 3,475 3,335 1,284,975 620,375 664,600
French and non-official language 65 35 25 148,915 70,915 78,000
English, French and non-official language 260 130 135 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 20 399,315 193,620 205,700 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080
None 370,395 179,625 190,765 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065
English 9,220 4,720 4,500 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120
French 8,480 3,705 4,775 731,095 342,245 388,855
Non-official language 10,600 5,285 5,315 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750
Aboriginal 105 45 55 90,740 42,890 47,850
Non-Aboriginal 10,500 5,240 5,260 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895
English and French 125 55 70 47,970 23,785 24,190
English and non-official language 185 90 105 61,075 30,045 31,030
French and non-official language 305 140 165 48,755 22,690 26,065
English, French and non-official language 5 0 5 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 21 336,980 161,865 175,115 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 323,610 155,400 168,210 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,098 42,887 31,010 34,204 40,782 28,860
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 323,720 155,415 168,310 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,759 36,917 27,849 30,866 35,933 26,621
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 293,375 143,380 149,995 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,903 41,773 29,211 32,762 39,925 26,613
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 223,275 93,630 129,645 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,492 3,888 4,733 5,453 4,199 6,136
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 243,265 121,755 121,510 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,247 40,179 29,596 33,684 39,836 28,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 336,985 161,860 175,125 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 323,895 155,370 168,520 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,440 55,063 38,490 47,487 56,740 38,632
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 324,005 155,400 168,605 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,510 43,449 32,036 38,977 45,404 32,828
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 293,535 143,480 150,055 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,953 55,184 37,127 46,885 56,803 36,962
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 223,870 93,325 130,550 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,935 6,830 7,011 7,738 7,345 8,050
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 243,290 121,815 121,475 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,086 51,876 36,275 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 23 336,985 161,860 175,125 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 24 125,025 67,355 57,675 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 51,716 58,006 45,767 53,431 59,326 47,420
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 61,480 69,028 52,665 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 89.6 92.4 86.0 88.3 91.6 83.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 71.3 74.0 67.8 72.0 75.2 67.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 10.4 7.6 14.0 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 31 336,980 161,865 175,115 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without total income 13,370 6,470 6,905 1,154,450 546,285 608,165
With total income 323,605 155,395 168,210 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.0 96.1 96.0 96.1 95.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 44,140 19,460 24,675 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655
$10,000 to $19,999 49,850 19,060 30,790 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785
$20,000 to $29,999 43,080 16,930 26,150 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505
$30,000 to $39,999 40,175 17,330 22,840 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510
$40,000 to $49,999 35,100 16,240 18,860 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480
$50,000 to $59,999 27,065 14,185 12,880 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090
$60,000 to $69,999 21,005 12,075 8,930 1,655,070 938,755 716,310
$70,000 to $79,999 17,485 10,065 7,420 1,271,850 745,830 526,015
$80,000 to $89,999 13,775 8,055 5,725 966,885 579,290 387,590
$90,000 to $99,999 8,680 5,605 3,075 749,290 452,240 297,050
$100,000 and over 23,260 16,390 6,870 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195
$100,000 to $149,999 15,955 10,955 5,000 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365
$150,000 and over 7,305 5,440 1,870 773,025 579,190 193,830
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 336,980 161,865 175,110 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360
Without after-tax income 13,255 6,450 6,810 1,143,795 541,620 602,175
With after-tax income 323,720 155,415 168,305 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175
Percentage with after-tax income 96.1 96.0 96.1 96.0 96.1 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 46,240 19,845 26,395 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645
$10,000 to $19,999 53,290 20,625 32,665 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130
$20,000 to $29,999 53,030 21,525 31,505 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755
$30,000 to $39,999 50,335 22,470 27,865 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250
$40,000 to $49,999 39,395 20,330 19,060 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525
$50,000 to $59,999 28,450 16,475 11,975 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705
$60,000 to $69,999 21,125 12,335 8,790 1,540,300 912,230 628,065
$70,000 to $79,999 11,710 7,570 4,150 1,076,180 654,570 421,610
$80,000 and over 20,145 14,240 5,905 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485
$80,000 to $89,999 6,505 4,400 2,110 688,705 444,550 244,145
$90,000 to $99,999 3,930 2,715 1,215 420,975 291,090 129,885
$100,000 and over 9,710 7,130 2,580 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 33 336,980 161,865 175,115 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360
Without employment income 93,715 40,110 53,600 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430
With employment income 243,265 121,755 121,510 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925
Percentage with employment income 72.2 75.2 69.4 71.3 75.4 67.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 30,525 13,925 16,605 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560
$5,000 to $9,999 19,550 8,455 11,090 1,602,140 697,025 905,120
$10,000 to $19,999 32,130 14,030 18,100 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155
$20,000 to $29,999 27,975 12,390 15,585 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695
$30,000 to $39,999 27,190 11,870 15,320 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795
$40,000 to $49,999 23,785 10,930 12,860 1,928,565 946,625 981,940
$50,000 to $59,999 18,560 9,850 8,710 1,554,100 839,045 715,055
$60,000 to $69,999 15,065 8,810 6,255 1,220,310 708,270 512,040
$70,000 to $79,999 13,695 7,870 5,820 992,170 591,945 400,225
$80,000 and over 34,790 23,625 11,165 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355
$80,000 to $89,999 11,185 6,570 4,610 773,755 475,700 298,055
$90,000 to $99,999 6,740 4,555 2,185 623,980 382,330 241,650
$100,000 and over 16,865 12,495 4,370 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 173,325 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 69,553 ... ... 70,336 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 59,263 ... ... 61,348 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 51,125 ... ... 3,969,790 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,087 ... ... 35,174 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,574 ... ... 31,446 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 122,200 ... ... 10,102,290 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 87,785 ... ... 88,249 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 74,127 ... ... 76,419 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 173,335 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 86,778 ... ... 92,764 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 70,116 ... ... 76,171 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 51,155 ... ... 3,967,765 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,664 ... ... 46,799 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,401 ... ... 38,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 122,175 ... ... 10,104,315 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 104,412 ... ... 110,813 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 84,232 ... ... 90,890 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 173,325 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,740 ... ... 228,790 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,085 ... ... 200,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,965 ... ... 374,575 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,255 ... ... 565,940 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,735 ... ... 602,800 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,515 ... ... 538,710 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,490 ... ... 603,480 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,400 ... ... 606,600 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,445 ... ... 596,110 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,240 ... ... 578,325 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,630 ... ... 1,097,345 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,720 ... ... 1,010,415 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 12,175 ... ... 924,320 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,000 ... ... 836,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,455 ... ... 745,655 ... ...
$100,000 and over 53,480 ... ... 4,561,920 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 18,535 ... ... 1,470,255 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 12,665 ... ... 1,016,245 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 13,130 ... ... 1,116,140 ... ...
$200,000 and over 9,145 ... ... 959,285 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 173,325 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,890 ... ... 243,780 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,150 ... ... 203,865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,045 ... ... 380,680 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,725 ... ... 591,660 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,905 ... ... 673,740 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 8,175 ... ... 628,225 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 9,310 ... ... 719,825 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 9,175 ... ... 725,675 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 9,075 ... ... 711,180 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 8,705 ... ... 691,695 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 16,720 ... ... 1,299,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 15,675 ... ... 1,169,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,375 ... ... 1,041,635 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,365 ... ... 900,055 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,490 ... ... 757,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 35,550 ... ... 3,333,575 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 16,605 ... ... 1,371,945 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 8,910 ... ... 809,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 10,035 ... ... 1,152,090 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 113,240 ... ... 9,688,845 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,401 ... ... 88,306 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 75,082 ... ... 76,372 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 47,605 ... ... 3,706,220 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 83,594 ... ... 78,976 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,338 ... ... 68,309 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 44,630 ... ... 4,222,140 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 116,685 ... ... 113,465 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,190 ... ... 96,608 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 17,600 ... ... 1,481,410 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 50,944 ... ... 53,193 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 46,310 ... ... 48,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 113,170 ... ... 9,689,855 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 106,509 ... ... 111,235 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 85,559 ... ... 91,040 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 47,615 ... ... 3,706,400 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 98,920 ... ... 101,086 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,277 ... ... 82,296 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 44,695 ... ... 4,225,855 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 133,015 ... ... 137,094 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 105,742 ... ... 111,307 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 17,475 ... ... 1,477,190 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,769 ... ... 65,549 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,448 ... ... 56,687 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 75,865 35,980 39,885 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,379 32,053 30,862 31,890 34,483 29,801
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,145 28,429 27,907 28,959 30,746 27,495
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 75,820 35,755 40,065 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,408 40,478 38,452 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 32,585 32,913 32,292 35,801 37,724 33,952
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 397,375 192,700 204,675 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 199,890 93,895 105,995 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865
In the bottom decile 45,275 21,860 23,415 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050
In the second decile 36,780 16,240 20,545 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700
In the third decile 37,650 17,385 20,255 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235
In the fourth decile 39,195 18,525 20,665 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730
In the fifth decile 40,995 19,875 21,120 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150
In the top half of the distribution 197,480 98,805 98,675 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650
In the sixth decile 41,365 20,575 20,790 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185
In the seventh decile 42,860 21,435 21,430 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500
In the eighth decile 43,120 21,490 21,630 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300
In the ninth decile 38,755 19,480 19,275 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195
In the top decile 31,380 15,825 15,555 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 43 397,375 192,695 204,675 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035
0 to 17 years 72,900 37,155 35,745 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125
0 to 5 years 23,875 12,160 11,715 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270
18 to 64 years 264,835 128,510 136,330 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005
65 years and over 59,635 27,040 32,595 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 58,825 27,410 31,415 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740
0 to 17 years 13,695 6,970 6,720 1,163,830 597,570 566,255
0 to 5 years 5,085 2,540 2,545 396,095 203,055 193,030
18 to 64 years 38,000 17,830 20,165 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700
65 years and over 7,135 2,605 4,530 790,825 304,040 486,780
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.2 15.3 14.2 13.4 14.9
0 to 17 years (%) 18.8 18.8 18.8 17.0 17.1 17.0
0 to 5 years (%) 21.3 20.9 21.7 17.8 17.8 17.8
18 to 64 years (%) 14.3 13.9 14.8 13.2 12.5 13.8
65 years and over (%) 12.0 9.6 13.9 14.5 12.0 16.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 38,240 18,730 19,510 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630
0 to 17 years 7,790 3,985 3,805 696,025 357,255 338,770
0 to 5 years 2,990 1,520 1,470 236,435 121,170 115,260
18 to 64 years 28,875 14,140 14,745 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160
65 years and over 1,570 615 960 275,225 104,525 170,695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.6 9.7 9.5 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 10.7 10.7 10.6 10.2 10.2 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 12.5 12.5 12.5 10.6 10.6 10.6
18 to 64 years (%) 10.9 11.0 10.8 9.9 9.9 10.0
65 years and over (%) 2.6 2.3 2.9 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 44 397,390 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Official languages 395,220 191,780 203,440 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920
English 394,950 191,655 203,290 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995
French 49,660 21,765 27,900 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495
Non-official languages 43,815 21,805 22,010 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090
Aboriginal languages 190 80 110 263,845 127,550 136,295
Algonquian languages 160 60 100 177,570 85,505 92,065
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5,645 2,695 2,950
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 10 116,585 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 0 0 0 5,905 2,705 3,200
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 40 30 10
Swampy Cree 0 0 10 2,345 995 1,350
Woods Cree 0 0 0 2,665 1,230 1,435
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 86,115 42,080 44,035
Eastern Algonquian languages 150 55 95 9,765 4,710 5,050
Malecite 0 0 10 755 370 390
Mi'kmaq 150 55 90 9,025 4,350 4,670
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 46,685 22,100 24,585
Algonquin 0 0 0 2,480 1,165 1,315
Ojibway 10 0 10 28,585 13,365 15,220
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 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 10 23,655 11,340 12,320
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 10 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 0 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 10 2,815 1,340 1,475
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 1,010 475 530
South Slavey 0 0 10 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 0 0 365 205 170
Tahltan 10 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 0 0 0 465 205 260
Inuit languages 10 0 0 42,980 21,355 21,630
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,975 895 1,080
Inuktitut 10 0 0 40,620 20,280 20,340
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 470 225 240
Iroquoian languages 0 10 0 2,800 1,240 1,555
Cayuga 0 0 0 125 40 85
Mohawk 10 10 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 0 0 0 1,210 585 625
Salish languages 0 0 0 5,750 2,730 3,015
Comox 0 0 0 185 75 110
Halkomelem 0 0 0 1,060 475 585
Lillooet 0 0 0 790 405 385
Okanagan 0 0 0 820 370 450
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) 0 0 0 450 220 235
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 565 295 270
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 0 2,730 1,350 1,380
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 1,305 645 660
Nisga'a 0 0 0 1,060 545 515
Tsimshian 0 0 0 410 180 235
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 1,490 680 805
Haisla 0 0 0 175 65 110
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 125 50 75
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 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 43,630 21,730 21,900 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,825 5,290 4,535 837,355 432,560 404,795
Berber languages 25 15 15 29,460 15,745 13,715
Kabyle 25 10 10 17,120 9,100 8,015
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 12,505 6,735 5,775
Cushitic languages 145 50 90 57,125 26,870 30,250
Bilen 20 10 15 1,085 625 470
Oromo 35 15 20 6,245 3,070 3,175
Somali 80 20 55 49,665 23,070 26,590
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 480 220 265
Semitic languages 9,745 5,270 4,470 771,130 400,780 370,350
Amharic 260 135 120 33,670 16,675 16,995
Arabic 8,850 4,770 4,085 629,055 329,235 299,820
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 19,745 9,720 10,020
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 7,115 3,505 3,610
Harari 0 0 0 1,710 855 860
Hebrew 570 340 240 75,020 38,730 36,290
Maltese 10 10 10 7,625 3,760 3,870
Tigrigna 140 70 70 21,340 10,640 10,705
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 3,220 1,655 1,565
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 2,775 1,440 1,335
Austro-Asiatic languages 455 205 250 224,865 105,845 119,020
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 0 10 27,035 12,640 14,400
Vietnamese 445 200 240 198,895 93,735 105,155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 190 70 120
Austronesian languages 2,270 985 1,285 656,200 273,075 383,125
Bikol 10 0 10 2,075 885 1,190
Cebuano 110 55 60 27,045 10,960 16,085
Fijian 0 10 0 1,660 955 705
Hiligaynon 40 15 25 7,925 3,200 4,720
Ilocano 55 10 40 34,530 13,805 20,730
Malagasy 0 0 0 2,335 1,120 1,220
Malay 40 10 35 22,470 10,370 12,100
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 5,425 2,445 2,980
Pangasinan 0 0 0 1,800 790 1,015
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,155 940 1,215 612,735 253,210 359,530
Waray-Waray 0 0 10 1,395 530 860
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 25 10 20 5,585 2,540 3,040
Creole languages 220 105 115 155,615 70,545 85,070
Haitian Creole 10 10 10 6,850 3,140 3,710
Creole, n.o.s. 95 40 50 133,045 59,890 73,160
Creole languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 16,635 7,955 8,675
Dravidian languages 1,205 690 520 250,180 126,220 123,960
Kannada 75 35 35 8,245 4,180 4,065
Malayalam 490 260 235 37,810 19,410 18,400
Tamil 365 225 140 189,860 94,640 95,220
Telugu 335 200 130 23,160 12,770 10,390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 790 385 405
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 870 435 435
Indo-European languages 20,805 10,300 10,505 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555
Albanian 375 180 200 31,930 16,140 15,790
Armenian 80 50 30 41,295 19,980 21,315
Balto-Slavic languages 3,195 1,520 1,680 817,315 384,960 432,350
Baltic languages 65 20 45 14,675 6,470 8,205
Latvian 20 0 15 6,500 2,960 3,540
Lithuanian 40 15 25 8,185 3,510 4,675
Slavic languages 3,145 1,500 1,645 805,915 379,965 425,945
Belarusan 10 0 10 2,265 1,070 1,195
Bosnian 120 50 70 18,265 9,055 9,215
Bulgarian 45 20 20 22,425 10,920 11,505
Croatian 225 85 145 69,840 34,515 35,325
Czech 155 75 75 28,720 13,675 15,050
Macedonian 70 40 30 23,075 11,190 11,880
Polish 640 290 355 214,965 99,365 115,600
Russian 1,665 835 830 269,645 127,055 142,595
Serbian 140 60 80 73,775 37,040 36,740
Serbo-Croatian 100 55 45 11,275 5,525 5,750
Slovak 95 40 50 21,470 10,215 11,255
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 0 20 11,495 5,205 6,290
Ukrainian 260 125 135 132,115 58,820 73,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 3,000 1,590 1,405
Celtic languages 310 145 165 9,165 4,705 4,455
Scottish Gaelic 200 90 110 3,980 2,010 1,975
Welsh 15 10 10 1,690 830 860
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 115 55 65 3,590 1,915 1,680
Germanic languages 4,305 2,100 2,210 695,535 337,215 358,320
Afrikaans 245 110 135 23,410 11,795 11,610
Danish 135 75 65 15,745 7,320 8,425
Dutch 740 315 425 120,865 57,885 62,990
Frisian 10 0 10 2,910 1,515 1,395
German 3,000 1,505 1,495 502,730 245,745 256,985
Icelandic 70 25 40 1,780 830 945
Norwegian 80 70 15 8,120 3,860 4,260
Swedish 175 70 105 14,140 6,510 7,635
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 0 0 4,400 1,945 2,455
Yiddish 25 15 10 20,985 10,435 10,550
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 8,710 4,425 4,285
Greek 1,195 605 590 150,965 75,510 75,455
Indo-Iranian languages 5,660 3,165 2,500 1,658,220 840,850 817,365
Indo-Aryan languages 4,225 2,405 1,825 1,387,805 704,370 683,435
Bengali 540 300 240 91,220 46,935 44,285
Gujarati 195 130 70 149,045 74,765 74,285
Hindi 2,005 1,150 855 433,365 221,665 211,700
Kashmiri 10 0 10 905 490 420
Konkani 20 10 0 6,790 3,185 3,605
Marathi 105 70 35 15,570 8,200 7,365
Nepali 620 315 305 21,380 10,915 10,470
Oriya (Odia) 20 10 10 1,535 755 775
Punjabi (Panjabi) 815 455 360 668,240 341,450 326,790
Sindhi 10 10 10 20,260 9,310 10,945
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 210 115 95 27,825 13,970 13,855
Urdu 880 540 335 322,220 164,685 157,535
Iranian languages 1,450 780 670 281,715 142,030 139,680
Kurdish 180 105 75 15,290 8,290 7,000
Pashto 60 40 15 23,180 12,465 10,715
Persian (Farsi) 1,245 655 585 252,320 126,565 125,755
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 8,875 4,715 4,155
Italic (Romance) languages 6,615 3,035 3,575 1,897,630 898,530 999,100
Catalan 20 10 10 2,035 1,145 890
Italian 1,225 615 605 574,725 278,500 296,225
Portuguese 675 370 305 295,955 144,465 151,485
Romanian 210 125 90 115,050 55,275 59,770
Spanish 4,825 2,110 2,715 995,255 460,250 535,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 45 35 10 2,680 1,610 1,075
Japanese 635 245 390 83,090 36,760 46,335
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 2,150 1,075 1,075
Georgian 0 10 0 2,150 1,080 1,070
Korean 1,195 510 685 172,755 80,170 92,590
Mongolic languages 10 0 10 2,090 960 1,130
Mongolian 0 0 0 2,090 960 1,130
Niger-Congo languages 1,150 625 525 177,215 88,135 89,080
Akan (Twi) 30 20 15 22,145 10,810 11,340
Bamanankan 10 0 0 3,190 1,660 1,530
Edo 0 0 0 3,220 1,510 1,705
Ewe 70 40 30 3,000 1,685 1,315
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 4,725 2,460 2,260
Ga 25 15 15 2,250 1,140 1,110
Ganda 60 20 35 2,495 1,175 1,320
Igbo 70 45 30 8,850 4,710 4,140
Lingala 30 15 20 17,010 7,865 9,145
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 8,590 4,075 4,515
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 120 50 65 7,860 3,600 4,260
Shona 55 35 25 5,425 2,530 2,905
Swahili 335 190 150 38,680 19,565 19,115
Wolof 30 10 20 8,240 4,455 3,785
Yoruba 215 110 110 22,420 11,475 10,940
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 235 135 100 40,760 20,375 20,385
Nilo-Saharan languages 35 25 10 7,015 3,520 3,495
Dinka 10 0 10 2,475 1,280 1,190
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 4,555 2,240 2,315
Sign languages 930 315 615 48,115 18,985 29,130
American Sign Language 565 180 385 21,930 7,780 14,155
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,665 1,665 3,005
Sign languages, n.i.e. 375 140 230 22,275 9,835 12,440
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,840 2,975 2,860 1,430,440 672,100 758,340
Chinese languages 5,825 2,975 2,850 1,413,110 663,465 749,640
Cantonese 1,250 600 650 699,125 325,840 373,285
Hakka 45 20 25 12,445 5,555 6,890
Mandarin 4,540 2,275 2,265 814,450 377,635 436,815
Min Dong 0 0 0 1,045 440 600
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 150 65 90 42,840 19,005 23,835
Wu (Shanghainese) 45 20 25 16,530 7,490 9,040
Chinese, n.o.s. 410 255 160 41,690 19,995 21,690
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 590 250 340
Tibeto-Burman languages 15 0 15 18,270 9,100 9,175
Burmese 0 0 0 4,995 2,490 2,500
Karenic languages 0 0 0 4,895 2,425 2,475
Tibetan 15 0 15 7,050 3,555 3,490
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 2,375 1,160 1,220
Tai-Kadai languages 165 75 85 30,400 13,210 17,195
Lao 15 0 10 17,235 8,240 8,990
Thai 150 75 75 15,390 5,875 9,520
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 50 65
Turkic languages 535 280 255 60,530 31,585 28,945
Azerbaijani 20 20 0 5,450 2,885 2,565
Turkish 395 190 205 50,775 26,605 24,165
Uyghur 15 10 10 1,385 685 700
Uzbek 100 60 40 2,465 1,230 1,235
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 1,870 905 965
Uralic languages 245 120 120 94,810 44,270 50,545
Estonian 45 25 20 6,070 2,750 3,315
Finnish 50 20 35 17,595 7,540 10,050
Hungarian 140 80 65 71,285 34,005 37,280
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 25 10 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 45 10 30 9,730 5,375 4,355
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 397,390 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 376,015 181,515 194,495 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090
Canadian citizens aged under 18 69,465 35,405 34,060 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 306,550 146,115 160,435 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 21,380 11,185 10,195 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 48 397,395 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 352,400 169,730 182,670 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 37,200 18,410 18,785 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Before 1981 10,085 4,905 5,180 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715
1981 to 1990 3,035 1,535 1,505 915,555 439,245 476,310
1991 to 2000 4,885 2,365 2,525 1,486,655 696,720 789,940
2001 to 2010 9,760 4,920 4,835 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465
2001 to 2005 3,760 1,890 1,870 928,935 439,890 489,050
2006 to 2010 6,000 3,030 2,975 1,056,095 500,680 555,415
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 9,425 4,685 4,740 1,212,075 582,175 629,895
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 7,795 4,565 3,235 506,625 260,755 245,870
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 37,195 18,410 18,790 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335
Under 5 years 4,640 2,225 2,420 731,340 364,165 367,175
5 to 14 years 6,970 3,525 3,445 1,311,810 665,870 645,945
15 to 24 years 6,620 3,180 3,440 1,604,430 724,430 880,005
25 to 44 years 16,230 8,050 8,185 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950
45 years and over 2,735 1,435 1,300 694,320 318,060 376,260
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 37,200 18,410 18,785 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330
Americas 5,480 2,570 2,915 1,128,745 510,650 618,100
Brazil 135 60 70 29,320 13,235 16,080
Colombia 115 65 50 70,035 32,065 37,965
El Salvador 75 40 35 48,080 23,865 24,215
Guyana 145 65 75 87,685 38,940 48,745
Haiti 40 20 25 93,480 40,955 52,525
Jamaica 345 135 210 138,345 59,960 78,390
Mexico 225 110 115 80,585 37,530 43,055
Peru 85 25 55 29,615 12,950 16,665
Trinidad and Tobago 175 100 75 65,040 29,325 35,710
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,225 1,480 1,745 253,715 113,505 140,215
Other places of birth in Americas 925 470 455 232,850 108,325 124,530
Europe 12,245 6,205 6,040 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260
Bosnia and Herzegovina 195 100 100 36,135 18,050 18,085
Croatia 130 50 80 40,045 20,005 20,035
France 340 190 150 105,565 55,395 50,170
Germany 1,150 580 570 145,845 69,525 76,320
Greece 450 235 220 62,715 31,580 31,135
Hungary 75 35 45 36,820 17,945 18,875
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 280 105 175 28,325 14,355 13,970
Italy 380 215 165 236,640 118,595 118,040
Netherlands 470 190 285 88,475 45,185 43,295
Poland 460 190 270 146,465 66,450 80,020
Portugal 180 115 65 139,450 68,150 71,300
Romania 150 90 65 90,305 42,795 47,510
Russian Federation 505 245 255 78,685 34,265 44,420
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 65 35 25 33,320 16,325 17,000
Ukraine 270 125 145 73,030 33,360 39,665
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 5,890 3,105 2,790 499,115 243,225 255,890
Other places of birth in Europe 1,250 600 650 247,470 119,945 127,530
Africa 3,025 1,565 1,460 637,485 322,510 314,970
Algeria 10 10 10 64,620 33,920 30,705
Egypt 730 375 355 64,615 34,125 30,495
Ethiopia 170 85 85 32,790 15,980 16,810
Kenya 115 70 45 27,150 12,810 14,340
Morocco 70 40 25 69,655 36,120 33,535
Nigeria 290 145 140 42,430 21,830 20,600
Somalia 65 30 30 27,230 12,070 15,160
South Africa, Republic of 350 150 200 44,660 22,205 22,460
Other places of birth in Africa 1,220 650 570 264,320 133,450 130,870
Asia 16,210 7,915 8,290 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175
Afghanistan 100 40 60 51,955 26,030 25,930
Bangladesh 250 140 110 58,735 29,875 28,865
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,345 970 1,375 649,260 290,800 358,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 250 115 140 208,940 98,020 110,915
India 1,875 985 890 668,565 334,030 334,540
IranCensus data footnote 61 840 465 380 154,425 77,970 76,455
Iraq 530 245 285 68,485 34,785 33,705
Japan 170 60 110 27,240 7,955 19,285
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 720 290 430 123,305 57,170 66,140
Lebanon 1,205 660 545 88,745 47,295 41,450
Pakistan 450 225 225 202,260 103,225 99,035
Philippines 2,030 865 1,165 588,305 247,095 341,210
Sri Lanka 265 120 145 131,995 64,825 67,170
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,045 505 545 52,960 26,595 26,365
Taiwan 180 90 85 63,770 28,170 35,605
Viet Nam 355 170 190 169,250 78,000 91,250
Other places of birth in Asia 3,595 1,965 1,630 320,965 158,150 162,815
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 235 155 80 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 9,425 4,685 4,735 1,212,075 582,180 629,895
Americas 995 450 545 152,595 72,870 79,720
Brazil 85 35 45 8,500 4,000 4,490
Colombia 15 0 15 15,300 6,885 8,415
Cuba 70 35 25 5,370 2,545 2,820
Haiti 15 10 10 19,985 9,160 10,830
Jamaica 125 60 65 12,495 6,680 5,820
Mexico 90 50 40 18,660 9,090 9,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 360 170 200 33,060 16,480 16,580
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 10 0 6,425 2,990 3,435
Other places of birth in Americas 230 85 140 32,790 15,040 17,750
Europe 1,385 720 665 140,030 70,995 69,035
France 80 45 35 24,150 13,000 11,150
Germany 85 40 40 6,300 3,255 3,045
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 35 15 20 5,660 3,540 2,120
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 25 10 15 5,900 2,735 3,165
Romania 35 15 10 7,610 3,330 4,280
Russian Federation 160 65 100 11,565 4,485 7,080
Ukraine 135 60 80 13,425 6,015 7,410
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 540 330 210 24,445 14,235 10,215
Other places of birth in Europe 295 140 155 40,970 20,405 20,570
Africa 955 510 445 162,800 81,545 81,245
Algeria 10 0 0 17,175 8,440 8,735
Cameroon 0 0 0 10,265 5,005 5,255
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 50 25 30 7,400 3,570 3,835
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 6,240 3,030 3,210
Egypt 185 100 85 16,115 8,445 7,665
Eritrea 60 40 25 6,050 3,195 2,855
Ethiopia 35 30 10 7,510 3,625 3,890
Morocco 20 15 10 15,105 7,470 7,635
Nigeria 150 70 80 17,285 8,850 8,435
Somalia 10 0 10 5,335 2,600 2,730
South Africa, Republic of 70 25 45 5,765 2,935 2,830
Tunisia 0 0 0 6,700 3,475 3,230
Other places of birth in Africa 355 205 145 41,855 20,905 20,950
Asia 6,065 2,995 3,075 748,700 352,095 396,610
Afghanistan 20 10 15 9,240 4,530 4,710
Bangladesh 65 35 25 12,900 6,445 6,460
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 850 395 460 129,020 57,745 71,270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 10 4,975 2,090 2,880
India 760 415 340 147,190 75,145 72,045
IranCensus data footnote 61 245 130 115 42,070 20,580 21,490
Iraq 245 125 120 20,665 10,345 10,320
Israel 260 170 90 4,740 2,615 2,130
Japan 65 25 35 4,905 1,250 3,655
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 190 65 125 21,710 9,630 12,075
Lebanon 75 30 45 9,375 4,980 4,400
Nepal 180 95 90 7,505 3,780 3,715
Pakistan 95 50 45 41,480 20,530 20,945
Philippines 1,160 520 640 188,810 83,050 105,760
Saudi Arabia 115 65 50 5,465 2,820 2,640
Sri Lanka 85 45 40 11,495 5,190 6,305
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 370 420 29,945 15,245 14,700
Taiwan 0 0 0 4,310 1,685 2,625
Turkey 70 45 30 4,255 2,365 1,890
United Arab Emirates 60 35 25 6,135 3,220 2,910
Viet Nam 45 15 30 11,210 4,500 6,705
Other places of birth in Asia 675 355 320 31,320 14,345 16,970
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 20 15 10 7,955 4,670 3,280
Australia 10 10 0 4,965 2,950 2,010
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 15 10 10 2,990 1,720 1,270
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 397,395 192,700 204,690 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485
First generationCensus data footnote 69 47,905 24,390 23,520 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 38,600 18,955 19,650 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 310,885 149,360 161,525 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 27,435 13,660 13,775 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 16,465 8,580 7,885 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 6,335 4,330 2,005 1,220,755 755,370 465,380
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 10,130 4,250 5,880 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 6,715 2,880 3,835 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 4,080 2,105 1,975 858,845 453,675 405,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 175 90 85 68,145 31,530 36,615
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 397,395 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 15,735 7,415 8,320 1,673,785 813,520 860,265
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 15,190 7,155 8,035 1,629,805 792,970 836,835
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,880 3,740 4,140 977,235 471,510 505,725
Métis 6,905 3,230 3,675 587,545 289,435 298,115
Inuk (Inuit) 405 185 220 65,030 32,030 32,995
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 275 135 140 21,310 10,165 11,145
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 265 120 140 22,670 10,385 12,290
Non-Aboriginal identity 381,660 185,295 196,375 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 85 397,390 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 3,940 1,860 2,080 820,120 395,670 424,445
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 393,455 190,845 202,615 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 397,390 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,540 1,140 1,400 727,790 356,970 370,815
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,455 1,115 1,340 709,235 347,985 361,245
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,660 760 895 573,215 280,040 293,180
Métis single ancestry 685 325 365 91,255 45,740 45,515
Inuit single ancestry 110 30 80 44,765 22,210 22,555
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 85 25 55 18,555 8,985 9,565
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 60 15 45 15,140 7,305 7,835
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 2,470 1,205 1,265
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 10 10 770 390 380
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 10 170 85 85
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 24,095 11,025 13,070 1,402,735 669,710 733,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 23,240 10,605 12,640 1,347,610 644,210 703,400
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,305 7,410 8,895 881,455 418,215 463,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 6,315 2,895 3,420 441,000 213,940 227,065
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 620 300 320 25,155 12,045 13,105
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 860 420 440 55,125 25,505 29,625
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 700 335 370 49,325 22,740 26,585
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 90 50 40 3,470 1,655 1,815
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 65 40 25 2,005 940 1,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 325 170 160
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 370,755 180,535 190,215 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 95 397,395 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 45,285 22,735 22,545 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 6,555 3,690 2,865 1,924,635 977,690 946,945
Chinese 6,975 3,450 3,520 1,577,060 746,400 830,665
Black 15,085 7,305 7,780 1,198,540 580,070 618,475
Filipino 2,575 1,125 1,445 780,125 341,800 438,330
Latin American 1,210 605 600 447,325 215,460 231,860
Arab 7,335 3,950 3,385 523,235 276,425 246,810
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 865 375 490 313,260 148,880 164,385
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 1,390 730 665 264,305 133,475 130,825
Korean 1,225 520 710 188,710 89,110 99,600
Japanese 490 215 270 92,920 40,105 52,815
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 490 225 265 132,090 62,540 69,550
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 1,095 540 550 232,375 113,140 119,230
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 352,110 169,965 182,140 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 103 397,395 192,705 204,690 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485
North American Aboriginal origins 26,640 12,170 14,475 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840
First Nations (North American Indian) 18,835 8,575 10,260 1,525,570 731,410 794,155
Inuit 905 425 480 79,130 38,695 40,435
Métis 7,850 3,615 4,235 599,995 291,310 308,690
Other North American origins 163,490 78,215 85,270 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835
Acadian 10,120 4,530 5,590 119,675 57,805 61,865
American 3,950 1,910 2,040 377,405 182,690 194,715
Canadian 152,765 73,365 79,405 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370
New Brunswicker 25 10 20 1,490 800 685
Newfoundlander 885 395 490 22,215 11,420 10,800
Nova Scotian 750 345 405 3,700 1,770 1,930
Ontarian 30 15 15 3,925 1,980 1,945
Québécois 235 120 115 194,560 99,320 95,235
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 10 0 10 1,895 950 945
European origins 276,040 132,845 143,200 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605
British Isles origins 228,765 109,500 119,265 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115
Channel Islander 40 10 25 3,595 1,740 1,855
Cornish 60 30 25 1,975 995 975
English 121,685 58,330 63,355 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570
Irish 95,035 44,135 50,900 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385
Manx 75 40 35 6,125 3,090 3,040
Scottish 113,430 53,555 59,875 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620
Welsh 8,845 4,160 4,690 474,805 226,600 248,210
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 11,335 5,335 5,995 644,695 307,090 337,610
French origins 66,380 30,890 35,490 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340
Alsatian 10 10 10 2,800 1,300 1,495
Breton 0 0 0 11,845 5,765 6,080
Corsican 0 10 0 1,750 950 805
French 66,365 30,885 35,480 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165
Western European origins (except French origins) 56,545 26,805 29,735 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760
Austrian 1,005 540 465 207,050 100,775 106,275
Bavarian 10 10 0 940 485 455
Belgian 995 480 510 186,665 91,395 95,270
Dutch 13,215 6,015 7,205 1,111,655 546,565 565,090
Flemish 65 50 15 11,685 5,730 5,960
Frisian 15 0 10 4,590 2,395 2,195
German 45,070 21,365 23,705 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615
Luxembourger 15 0 10 3,915 2,025 1,890
Swiss 1,390 715 675 155,120 76,935 78,185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 90 60 30 3,365 1,645 1,720
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 8,005 3,835 4,170 1,201,320 579,005 622,315
Danish 1,890 895 995 207,470 100,660 106,810
Finnish 605 250 360 143,645 69,045 74,600
Icelandic 415 185 235 101,795 49,875 51,915
Norwegian 2,780 1,390 1,395 463,275 223,075 240,200
Swedish 1,920 880 1,040 349,645 163,545 186,095
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 690 380 315 52,780 26,965 25,820
Eastern European origins 16,140 8,020 8,125 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505
Bulgarian 175 85 95 34,565 16,935 17,625
Byelorussian 135 70 70 20,710 10,190 10,515
Czech 665 365 305 104,580 51,555 53,030
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 155 65 85 40,715 19,235 21,480
Estonian 255 130 130 24,530 11,715 12,815
Hungarian 1,395 725 675 348,085 170,040 178,045
Latvian 240 90 150 30,725 14,920 15,805
Lithuanian 600 275 325 59,285 28,745 30,535
Moldovan 10 10 10 14,915 7,265 7,650
Polish 5,905 2,900 3,005 1,106,585 533,830 572,750
Romanian 720 360 360 238,050 114,705 123,345
Russian 2,970 1,405 1,570 622,445 297,600 324,850
Slovak 355 215 140 72,285 35,360 36,925
Ukrainian 5,155 2,640 2,520 1,359,655 663,560 696,095
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 185 85 105 20,415 9,895 10,520
Southern European origins 16,775 7,980 8,790 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775
Albanian 255 135 120 36,185 18,385 17,800
Bosnian 120 55 65 26,740 13,320 13,420
Catalan 10 0 10 1,280 740 535
Croatian 455 200 250 133,970 67,825 66,140
Cypriot 25 20 10 5,650 2,850 2,795
Greek 2,430 1,240 1,190 271,410 137,405 134,005
Italian 8,185 3,945 4,245 1,587,965 794,525 793,445
Kosovar 245 115 130 2,865 1,470 1,395
Macedonian 95 50 45 43,110 21,650 21,460
Maltese 235 105 135 41,920 20,955 20,965
Montenegrin 15 0 10 4,160 2,180 1,985
Portuguese 2,330 1,105 1,235 482,605 239,360 243,250
Serbian 190 85 105 96,530 49,095 47,440
Sicilian 10 0 0 6,940 3,500 3,435
Slovenian 105 45 60 40,470 20,105 20,365
Spanish 2,685 1,175 1,510 396,460 184,520 211,945
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 190 95 95 38,480 18,620 19,860
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 65 40 30 2,170 1,030 1,135
Other European origins 3,605 1,830 1,775 226,695 115,110 111,580
Basque 105 45 60 6,965 3,690 3,275
Jewish 1,490 725 760 143,660 72,625 71,035
Roma (Gypsy) 55 45 20 4,630 2,195 2,440
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 20 15 0 4,870 2,560 2,310
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,970 1,015 955 67,890 34,730 33,160
Caribbean origins 3,565 1,745 1,825 749,155 349,810 399,345
Antiguan 85 45 35 4,500 2,115 2,385
Bahamian 195 90 105 3,675 1,915 1,760
Barbadian 400 205 195 37,780 17,745 20,035
Bermudan 155 85 70 3,075 1,435 1,640
Carib 40 30 10 3,030 1,175 1,860
Cuban 270 125 145 29,065 13,800 15,270
Dominican 120 60 60 23,130 11,000 12,125
Grenadian 15 10 10 17,915 7,835 10,080
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 1,125 515 605
Haitian 90 25 65 165,095 76,460 88,635
Jamaican 1,295 640 655 309,485 145,080 164,410
Kittitian/Nevisian 30 10 20 2,915 1,460 1,460
Martinican 10 10 10 2,010 900 1,110
Montserratan 0 10 0 930 460 470
Puerto Rican 50 20 35 3,405 1,645 1,765
St. Lucian 60 25 40 8,985 4,095 4,890
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 250 140 105 78,965 37,325 41,635
Vincentian/Grenadinian 25 20 10 17,420 7,475 9,945
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 455 245 215 70,270 31,625 38,645
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 280 135 145 26,830 12,520 14,310
Latin, Central and South American origins 2,060 1,045 1,010 674,640 325,210 349,430
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 150 75 70 22,725 10,875 11,850
Arawak 0 0 0 1,440 610 830
Argentinian 50 30 25 20,680 10,130 10,545
Belizean 0 0 0 1,755 915 845
Bolivian 35 20 15 5,055 2,480 2,580
Brazilian 215 115 100 36,830 17,380 19,455
Chilean 80 50 30 45,190 22,280 22,910
Colombian 235 125 110 96,325 45,590 50,735
Costa Rican 25 10 15 5,535 2,680 2,855
Ecuadorian 25 15 10 25,405 11,995 13,415
Guatemalan 55 35 20 26,275 13,360 12,915
Guyanese 270 125 140 84,275 39,530 44,745
Hispanic 55 35 20 11,055 5,380 5,670
Honduran 35 25 10 10,650 5,235 5,415
Maya 60 40 20 6,285 3,350 2,940
Mexican 465 225 235 128,485 62,890 65,595
Nicaraguan 35 10 25 13,705 6,650 7,055
Panamanian 15 0 15 4,700 2,210 2,495
Paraguayan 0 0 0 4,325 2,165 2,160
Peruvian 145 65 80 42,145 19,645 22,505
Salvadorean 85 60 30 66,220 32,960 33,255
Uruguayan 15 0 15 6,795 3,390 3,410
Venezuelan 55 40 15 26,345 12,220 14,125
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 150 75 75 28,455 13,930 14,525
African origins 12,510 6,010 6,505 1,067,930 539,805 528,120
Central and West African origins 1,075 560 515 230,110 118,040 112,070
Akan 0 0 0 1,955 1,090 870
Angolan 15 10 10 2,960 1,475 1,480
Ashanti 0 0 0 1,585 855 735
Beninese 0 0 0 4,995 2,670 2,320
Burkinabe 10 0 10 3,150 1,665 1,485
Cameroonian 20 20 0 24,615 12,390 12,230
Chadian 0 0 0 1,845 955 885
Congolese 170 85 85 38,365 18,925 19,440
Edo 0 0 0 1,945 1,095 855
Ewe 0 0 0 845 470 375
Gabonese 0 0 0 1,405 660 750
Gambian 10 0 0 975 495 475
Ghanaian 140 80 60 35,495 17,720 17,770
Guinean 25 20 10 7,240 3,785 3,455
Ibo 90 45 45 5,315 2,850 2,470
Ivorian 10 10 0 10,935 5,485 5,450
Liberian 15 10 10 2,485 1,130 1,360
Malian 10 0 10 4,490 2,280 2,210
Malinké 10 10 10 1,125 585 535
Nigerian 355 185 170 51,835 27,025 24,805
Peulh 10 10 0 2,435 1,270 1,170
Senegalese 0 10 0 10,175 5,500 4,670
Sierra Leonean 40 30 10 2,620 1,330 1,295
Togolese 65 35 35 5,300 2,870 2,430
Wolof 0 0 0 840 495 345
Yoruba 65 25 45 9,585 5,075 4,515
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 110 65 50 15,380 7,940 7,445
North African origins 1,715 900 815 355,045 185,775 169,270
Algerian 35 30 10 67,335 34,755 32,580
Berber 55 35 15 37,060 19,685 17,375
Coptic 25 10 15 3,535 1,860 1,680
Dinka 0 0 0 900 500 400
Egyptian 1,180 630 545 99,140 51,730 47,410
Libyan 185 90 95 7,740 4,135 3,605
Maure 0 10 0 1,190 655 535
Moroccan 115 55 60 103,940 54,005 49,945
Sudanese 115 45 70 19,960 10,315 9,645
Tunisian 40 15 20 25,645 13,985 11,665
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 40 25 15 6,115 3,320 2,795
Southern and East African origins 1,585 770 815 260,145 128,325 131,815
Afrikaner 25 0 20 1,870 955 915
Amhara 10 10 0 1,530 815 715
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 10 10 0 3,965 2,175 1,785
Burundian 10 0 0 10,990 5,405 5,580
Djiboutian 0 0 0 1,710 790 920
Eritrean 145 75 70 25,255 12,830 12,430
Ethiopian 250 105 145 44,065 21,680 22,385
Harari 0 0 0 665 355 305
Kenyan 145 85 60 10,915 5,230 5,685
Malagasy 15 0 20 4,500 2,175 2,325
Mauritian 0 10 10 9,325 4,655 4,665
Oromo 25 15 15 3,350 1,745 1,605
Rwandan 95 45 50 10,775 5,065 5,705
Seychellois 0 0 0 1,285 575 710
Somali 165 75 85 62,550 30,215 32,330
South African 400 180 215 41,375 20,575 20,800
Tanzanian 50 35 20 4,710 2,400 2,310
Tigrian 15 10 10 2,155 1,160 995
Ugandan 55 25 35 5,705 2,875 2,830
Zambian 75 30 45 1,860 935 920
Zimbabwean 80 50 30 8,090 3,975 4,110
Zulu 0 0 0 945 475 475
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 115 60 50 17,305 8,445 8,860
Other African origins 8,315 3,870 4,445 239,560 116,400 123,165
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,460 675 790 30,385 14,015 16,370
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 6,940 3,235 3,700 212,005 103,790 108,215
Asian origins 33,580 17,045 16,535 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 13,800 7,145 6,655 1,011,145 518,170 492,980
Afghan 230 80 155 83,995 42,320 41,675
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,385 720 665 111,400 58,930 52,475
Armenian 215 130 85 63,810 31,505 32,305
Assyrian 0 0 0 13,835 7,115 6,720
Azerbaijani 20 15 0 6,425 3,230 3,200
Georgian 20 15 10 4,775 2,430 2,345
Hazara 0 0 0 1,515 810 705
Iranian 1,200 685 515 210,405 106,565 103,840
Iraqi 585 260 325 70,925 35,965 34,955
Israeli 215 115 100 28,735 15,065 13,675
Jordanian 255 145 110 14,250 7,520 6,735
Kazakh 35 20 15 3,330 1,615 1,710
Kurd 225 110 110 16,315 8,810 7,515
Kuwaiti 205 105 100 2,235 1,185 1,055
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 1,060 510 550
Lebanese 5,205 2,615 2,590 219,555 112,970 106,590
Palestinian 925 500 420 44,820 23,900 20,920
Pashtun 0 0 0 4,810 2,565 2,245
Saudi Arabian 675 440 235 6,810 3,935 2,880
Syrian 1,660 805 850 77,045 38,445 38,600
Tajik 20 10 10 2,905 1,410 1,495
Tatar 35 10 25 4,825 2,155 2,670
Turk 570 270 295 63,955 32,855 31,100
Turkmen 10 10 0 1,040 540 500
Uighur 10 10 10 1,555 775 785
Uzbek 90 60 25 3,920 1,920 2,000
Yemeni 205 110 100 6,645 3,335 3,305
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 765 400 365 25,280 13,180 12,100
South Asian origins 6,880 3,880 3,000 1,963,330 993,595 969,735
Bangladeshi 210 125 85 45,940 23,645 22,300
Bengali 50 35 20 22,900 11,730 11,180
Bhutanese 205 85 120 3,600 1,765 1,835
East Indian 5,030 2,855 2,175 1,374,710 694,990 679,720
Goan 10 0 10 6,070 2,915 3,155
Gujarati 10 10 10 8,350 4,305 4,050
Kashmiri 10 0 0 3,115 1,605 1,510
Nepali 430 220 210 17,140 8,715 8,420
Pakistani 465 290 175 215,555 110,420 105,140
Punjabi 165 80 90 118,400 61,155 57,240
Sinhalese 10 0 10 7,285 3,605 3,685
Sri Lankan 290 135 155 152,595 75,010 77,585
Tamil 55 25 30 48,670 24,845 23,825
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 390 240 145 76,400 38,815 37,585
East and Southeast Asian origins 12,860 6,035 6,820 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155
Burmese 15 10 0 9,335 4,535 4,795
Cambodian (Khmer) 50 15 40 38,490 18,515 19,980
Chinese 7,605 3,700 3,905 1,769,195 836,150 933,045
Filipino 2,680 1,200 1,485 837,130 369,105 468,025
Hmong 0 0 0 805 420 390
Indonesian 95 45 50 21,390 9,950 11,440
Japanese 600 240 355 121,485 53,415 68,070
Karen 0 0 0 4,510 2,275 2,240
Korean 1,280 540 740 198,210 93,680 104,525
Laotian 10 0 10 24,580 12,190 12,390
Malaysian 50 15 30 16,920 7,735 9,185
Mongolian 35 15 25 7,480 3,560 3,915
Singaporean 0 0 0 2,850 1,325 1,520
Taiwanese 180 85 95 36,510 16,570 19,945
Thai 175 60 110 19,010 7,330 11,680
Tibetan 10 0 10 8,040 4,055 3,985
Vietnamese 585 260 320 240,615 115,935 124,680
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 45 35 15 6,500 3,150 3,355
Other Asian origins 295 140 155 22,745 11,280 11,460
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 295 145 155 22,740 11,280 11,460
Oceania origins 555 270 285 85,470 43,030 42,440
Australian 280 135 145 42,315 21,710 20,605
New Zealander 185 105 85 15,395 8,065 7,330
Pacific Islands origins 85 35 55 29,485 14,240 15,250
Fijian 10 10 0 19,375 9,280 10,090
Hawaiian 15 0 10 3,295 1,500 1,795
Maori 40 15 20 2,500 1,310 1,195
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 15 10 0 1,530 725 805
Samoan 0 0 0 1,100 625 475
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 10 0 10 2,335 1,145 1,185
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 173,335 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Owner 104,245 ... ... 9,541,320 ... ...
Renter 69,090 ... ... 4,474,530 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 56,230 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 173,335 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Condominium 10,415 ... ... 1,874,840 ... ...
Not condominium 162,920 ... ... 12,197,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 173,335 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
No bedrooms 880 ... ... 93,345 ... ...
1 bedroom 25,130 ... ... 1,925,015 ... ...
2 bedrooms 45,300 ... ... 3,547,090 ... ...
3 bedrooms 62,925 ... ... 4,836,485 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 39,095 ... ... 3,670,145 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 173,330 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 46,175 ... ... 4,068,915 ... ...
5 rooms 25,360 ... ... 2,177,045 ... ...
6 rooms 24,825 ... ... 1,981,585 ... ...
7 rooms 22,365 ... ... 1,790,180 ... ...
8 or more rooms 54,600 ... ... 4,054,355 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 173,335 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 171,995 ... ... 13,802,060 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,345 ... ... 270,020 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 173,330 ... ... 14,072,075 ... ...
Suitable 167,360 ... ... 13,376,345 ... ...
Not suitable 5,970 ... ... 695,730 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 173,335 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1960 or before 35,100 ... ... 3,126,380 ... ...
1961 to 1980 49,465 ... ... 4,185,510 ... ...
1981 to 1990 27,065 ... ... 1,977,640 ... ...
1991 to 2000 24,795 ... ... 1,746,390 ... ...
2001 to 2005 13,145 ... ... 976,390 ... ...
2006 to 2010 12,660 ... ... 1,089,750 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 11,105 ... ... 970,015 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 173,335 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 161,880 ... ... 13,151,600 ... ...
Major repairs needed 11,455 ... ... 920,480 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 173,330 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
1 household maintainer 98,435 ... ... 8,324,865 ... ...
2 household maintainers 70,310 ... ... 5,404,800 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 4,585 ... ... 342,415 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 173,335 ... ... 14,072,080 ... ...
15 to 24 years 9,075 ... ... 437,230 ... ...
25 to 34 years 27,930 ... ... 1,991,685 ... ...
35 to 44 years 28,935 ... ... 2,414,920 ... ...
45 to 54 years 34,515 ... ... 2,862,870 ... ...
55 to 64 years 33,685 ... ... 2,859,315 ... ...
65 to 74 years 23,355 ... ... 2,034,220 ... ...
75 to 84 years 12,020 ... ... 1,084,700 ... ...
85 years and over 3,825 ... ... 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 141 172,790 ... ... 13,798,305 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 129,585 ... ... 10,472,355 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 43,205 ... ... 3,325,950 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 36,565 ... ... 2,861,615 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 104,185 ... ... 9,368,330 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 64.0 ... ... 60.7 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.9 ... ... 16.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,187 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,268 ... ... 1,313 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 269,126 ... ... 341,556 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 307,511 ... ... 443,058 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 69,085 ... ... 4,452,850 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 8.3 ... ... 13.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 43.3 ... ... 40.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 962 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,035 ... ... 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 146 336,990 161,860 175,125 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 49,390 25,130 24,260 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 85,375 42,985 42,385 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 202,225 93,750 108,480 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,235 17,975 8,260 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 14,460 8,130 6,340 1,549,880 880,365 669,515
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 11,775 9,850 1,925 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,915 29,380 40,530 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,860 3,195 4,660 813,335 331,940 481,395
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 98,220 43,195 55,025 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300
Bachelor's degree 65,770 28,260 37,505 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,155 2,245 2,910 462,295 203,725 258,570
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,780 1,490 1,295 190,925 102,530 88,395
Master's degree 20,595 8,755 11,845 1,331,045 651,510 679,535
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 3,915 2,440 1,470 231,510 144,640 86,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 225,315 108,680 116,635 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No certificate, diploma or degree 18,840 10,510 8,335 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 49,610 25,540 24,065 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 156,860 72,630 84,235 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 18,430 12,980 5,450 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,095 5,910 4,195 1,145,035 639,785 505,250
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,330 7,070 1,260 897,390 737,990 159,405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53,870 23,340 30,535 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,300 2,140 3,155 580,885 240,040 340,850
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 79,265 34,165 45,095 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155
Bachelor's degree 53,060 22,730 30,325 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,055 1,655 2,405 362,455 151,205 211,250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,295 1,115 1,180 153,290 74,440 78,855
Master's degree 17,035 7,065 9,970 1,120,190 527,335 592,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,815 1,605 1,215 175,685 102,415 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 151 336,990 161,860 175,125 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 134,765 68,110 66,650 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350
Education 12,640 3,230 9,410 1,060,095 251,290 808,800
13. Education 12,640 3,225 9,415 1,060,095 251,290 808,805
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,780 3,190 3,590 596,230 268,050 328,180
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,320 970 345 99,020 72,865 26,150
50. Visual and performing arts 5,465 2,220 3,245 497,210 195,185 302,025
Humanities 10,725 4,110 6,615 850,840 330,490 520,345
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 740 230 515 98,000 22,100 75,900
23. English language and literature/letters 3,220 970 2,250 178,590 52,785 125,810
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,300 765 1,540 275,525 104,135 171,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 20 30 4,160 1,640 2,520
38. Philosophy and religious studies 715 380 330 51,930 30,185 21,750
39. Theology and religious vocations 855 510 345 77,490 46,285 31,200
54. History 2,255 1,125 1,130 111,465 59,965 51,500
55. French language and literature/letters 585 105 480 53,680 13,400 40,290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 23,775 7,680 16,100 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 420 85 330 24,685 5,660 19,025
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,300 835 1,460 182,275 68,030 114,245
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,015 315 3,705 324,660 26,065 298,595
22. Legal professions and studies 3,600 1,200 2,400 289,600 102,660 186,945
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 390 100 290 35,445 8,150 27,295
42. Psychology 5,030 1,310 3,720 281,470 71,230 210,230
45. Social sciences 8,025 3,825 4,200 623,775 304,660 319,110
Business, management and public administration 47,160 16,445 30,715 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 15 55 6,190 1,850 4,340
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,855 685 2,170 237,835 48,815 189,015
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 44,230 15,740 28,490 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215
Physical and life sciences and technologies 9,845 4,740 5,105 614,280 315,665 298,615
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,595 1,885 2,710 249,955 105,560 144,400
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,025 785 1,235 125,600 61,685 63,915
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 95 30 70 28,155 12,625 15,530
40. Physical sciences 2,810 1,960 850 179,305 122,815 56,485
41. Science technologies/technicians 325 85 240 31,270 12,980 18,290
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,665 6,195 3,475 651,480 420,370 231,110
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,775 5,305 2,470 514,685 356,435 158,250
25. Library science 700 105 600 40,820 6,495 34,320
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,060 685 375 86,655 50,930 35,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 135 100 30 9,325 6,510 2,815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 37,855 34,910 2,950 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700
04. Architecture and related services 965 620 340 114,315 72,880 41,435
14. Engineering 7,830 6,660 1,170 752,465 615,880 136,585
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,515 7,785 730 620,065 551,855 68,205
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 410 85 325
46. Construction trades 8,715 8,480 235 702,155 682,710 19,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,050 7,725 325 731,135 709,430 21,705
48. Precision production 3,775 3,635 140 406,855 389,850 17,005
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,225 1,185 1,035 339,050 219,040 120,010
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,035 515 520 205,930 127,925 78,005
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,195 675 520 133,120 91,115 42,005
Health and related fields 28,865 5,360 23,500 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,905 905 1,000 164,295 81,260 83,040
51. Health professions and related programs 26,010 3,875 22,135 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 950 575 375 54,740 30,910 23,830
Personal, protective and transportation services 12,645 6,705 5,940 995,825 507,200 488,630
12. Personal and culinary services 7,155 1,905 5,250 565,555 151,530 414,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 185 180 10 3,505 3,080 420
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 515 475 40 7,900 7,230 670
43. Security and protective services 2,025 1,610 415 206,745 150,540 56,205
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,765 2,535 230 212,125 194,810 17,315
Other 40 10 30 3,170 885 2,280
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 0 35 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 151 225,315 108,680 116,635 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 68,450 36,055 32,400 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250
Education 8,760 2,100 6,665 727,515 160,315 567,205
13. Education 8,765 2,100 6,665 727,515 160,315 567,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,320 2,515 2,805 467,905 208,365 259,545
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 970 730 240 74,530 53,995 20,535
50. Visual and performing arts 4,355 1,785 2,570 393,375 154,370 239,005
Humanities 8,305 3,110 5,190 614,815 232,425 382,390
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 600 180 420 76,540 16,200 60,340
23. English language and literature/letters 2,535 770 1,770 133,800 38,310 95,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,820 610 1,215 191,005 71,770 119,235
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 15 30 3,140 1,250 1,895
38. Philosophy and religious studies 570 290 280 37,870 21,930 15,940
39. Theology and religious vocations 555 330 225 52,295 31,200 21,090
54. History 1,740 830 910 82,565 43,475 39,085
55. French language and literature/letters 425 75 350 37,600 8,285 29,315
Social and behavioural sciences and law 19,585 6,095 13,490 1,417,625 453,100 964,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 350 70 280 20,300 4,595 15,705
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,965 695 1,270 152,080 56,125 95,955
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,290 255 3,035 259,845 19,160 240,685
22. Legal professions and studies 3,140 930 2,210 241,170 76,720 164,445
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 300 70 230 27,310 6,390 20,920
42. Psychology 4,025 1,035 2,990 218,470 51,570 166,900
45. Social sciences 6,505 3,030 3,475 498,450 238,540 259,915
Business, management and public administration 36,265 12,865 23,405 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 15 50 4,955 1,480 3,475
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,330 550 1,775 192,190 36,890 155,305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 33,870 12,295 21,580 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095
Physical and life sciences and technologies 7,315 3,485 3,825 449,870 222,120 227,755
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,575 1,470 2,100 195,830 79,945 115,880
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,490 595 885 89,205 42,265 46,945
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 90 25 65 9,280 3,850 5,430
40. Physical sciences 1,965 1,360 605 132,935 87,025 45,905
41. Science technologies/technicians 200 30 165 22,625 9,035 13,590
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,505 5,570 2,935 567,415 368,840 198,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,130 4,915 2,215 464,000 321,805 142,190
25. Library science 485 75 410 29,955 4,870 25,080
27. Mathematics and statistics 775 485 290 65,620 36,895 28,725
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 115 90 25 7,840 5,270 2,575
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 28,850 26,345 2,510 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820
04. Architecture and related services 735 450 290 93,135 57,280 35,850
14. Engineering 5,890 4,910 980 612,265 490,980 121,285
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,725 6,070 655 475,045 418,595 56,450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 350 70 275
46. Construction trades 6,640 6,405 235 515,630 499,670 15,960
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,105 5,865 245 540,800 523,425 17,375
48. Precision production 2,755 2,650 110 295,335 281,715 13,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,830 970 855 269,445 167,680 101,770
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 835 415 420 159,975 94,680 65,295
03. Natural resources and conservation 990 555 440 109,470 73,000 36,470
Health and related fields 22,200 4,290 17,915 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,510 760 750 129,560 63,315 66,245
51. Health professions and related programs 19,940 3,100 16,840 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 760 430 325 43,040 22,185 20,860
Personal, protective and transportation services 9,885 5,280 4,605 770,950 392,820 378,135
12. Personal and culinary services 5,635 1,575 4,055 431,415 114,395 317,025
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 170 165 10 2,725 2,355 375
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 310 280 30 4,425 3,975 445
43. Security and protective services 1,600 1,265 335 162,995 116,750 46,240
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,175 1,995 180 169,400 155,340 14,050
Other 40 10 30 2,590 745 1,845
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 0 35 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 157 336,990 161,865 175,125 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 134,765 68,115 66,650 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 202,225 93,750 108,480 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235
Location of study inside Canada 184,165 84,625 99,545 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890
Same as province or territory of residence 140,590 63,300 77,290 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575
Different than province or territory of residence 43,580 21,325 22,255 1,597,975 795,655 802,315
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 18,055 9,120 8,935 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,800 2,010 1,790 349,540 189,995 159,545
Philippines 1,110 390 720 298,830 109,820 189,020
India 1,470 770 700 281,415 142,410 138,995
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,175 1,855 1,320 232,035 131,050 100,980
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 815 315 495 205,375 94,690 110,685
France 250 145 100 88,860 50,400 38,455
Other 7,440 3,635 3,810 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 157 225,315 108,680 116,635 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 68,455 36,055 32,400 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 156,860 72,625 84,235 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575
Location of study inside Canada 142,920 65,835 77,090 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545
Same as province or territory of residence 108,590 49,065 59,520 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665
Different than province or territory of residence 34,335 16,765 17,570 1,216,425 599,545 616,875
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 13,940 6,795 7,150 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 2,510 1,275 1,235 254,245 131,955 122,290
Philippines 1,030 370 660 263,095 96,025 167,065
India 1,165 605 565 239,535 117,445 122,090
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,050 1,175 875 133,655 73,575 60,085
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 660 260 400 175,825 79,635 96,190
France 200 115 85 72,920 40,610 32,310
Other 6,320 2,995 3,330 993,135 475,145 517,990
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 336,990 161,860 175,125 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585
In the labour force 225,855 115,025 110,830 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645
Employed 209,350 105,865 103,490 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490
Unemployed 16,505 9,165 7,345 1,442,435 808,285 634,150
Not in the labour force 111,130 46,835 64,295 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945
Participation rate 67.0 71.1 63.3 65.2 69.6 61.0
Employment rate 62.1 65.4 59.1 60.2 63.8 56.7
Unemployment rate 7.3 8.0 6.6 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 164 336,990 161,860 175,125 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 101,955 43,040 58,920 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440
Worked 235,030 118,825 116,210 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 128,760 69,880 58,880 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 106,275 48,945 57,335 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.1 43.6 42.7 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 168 225,855 115,030 110,830 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,065 2,120 1,950 404,350 197,705 206,640
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 221,785 112,905 108,880 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
Employee 201,580 100,695 100,880 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 20,205 12,210 7,995 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 172 225,855 115,025 110,830 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,070 2,120 1,950 404,350 197,710 206,640
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 221,785 112,905 108,880 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005
0 Management occupations 24,330 14,500 9,835 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 36,720 10,880 25,835 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 17,555 14,110 3,450 1,273,660 990,560 283,105
3 Health occupations 17,425 3,410 14,015 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 30,370 12,010 18,360 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 7,550 3,570 3,980 557,275 255,705 301,570
6 Sales and service occupations 55,150 24,340 30,805 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 26,160 24,865 1,300 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 2,735 2,310 430 416,135 331,920 84,215
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 3,790 2,915 870 814,285 576,435 237,845
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 173 225,855 115,025 110,825 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,065 2,120 1,950 404,350 197,710 206,640
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 221,785 112,910 108,880 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,440 1,070 375 444,680 310,000 134,675
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,115 970 145 271,300 219,880 51,420
22 Utilities 1,600 1,045 550 136,350 100,135 36,210
23 Construction 13,805 12,275 1,535 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455
31-33 Manufacturing 10,000 7,315 2,695 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820
41 Wholesale trade 7,070 5,105 1,965 665,685 451,230 214,455
44-45 Retail trade 26,545 11,985 14,565 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 10,020 7,635 2,385 876,050 656,375 219,670
51 Information and cultural industries 6,320 3,610 2,710 420,350 243,650 176,705
52 Finance and insurance 10,370 4,235 6,130 790,580 327,865 462,715
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 4,390 2,455 1,935 333,305 184,350 148,955
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 17,540 9,885 7,655 1,335,125 740,520 594,605
55 Management of companies and enterprises 230 90 140 28,795 12,795 16,000
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 11,680 6,820 4,860 802,420 462,825 339,590
61 Educational services 17,530 5,935 11,595 1,346,585 420,845 925,735
62 Health care and social assistance 28,970 5,415 23,555 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,835 2,495 2,345 379,740 192,875 186,865
72 Accommodation and food services 16,125 6,840 9,280 1,283,725 535,210 748,515
81 Other services (except public administration) 8,845 3,785 5,065 814,695 371,880 442,815
91 Public administration 23,360 13,965 9,390 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 174 209,350 105,865 103,485 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495
Worked at home 13,580 6,565 7,010 1,272,285 639,500 632,785
Worked outside Canada 1,040 710 325 78,815 54,235 24,580
No fixed workplace address 22,200 16,350 5,850 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820
Worked at usual place 172,535 82,235 90,295 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 172,530 82,240 90,295 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 166,455 78,620 87,840 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 105 90 15 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 4,150 2,315 1,830 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030
Commute to a different province or territory 1,825 1,215 605 157,970 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 175 194,735 98,585 96,150 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Car, truck, van - as a driver 137,070 73,075 63,995 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 14,265 5,220 9,045 868,920 349,855 519,065
Public transit 22,975 9,960 13,015 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485
Walked 15,925 7,495 8,430 877,985 392,950 485,030
Bicycle 1,965 1,310 655 222,130 146,615 75,515
Other method 2,535 1,525 1,005 193,595 113,525 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 176 194,735 98,585 96,150 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130
Less than 15 minutes 48,560 22,250 26,315 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555
15 to 29 minutes 79,430 41,260 38,165 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130
30 to 44 minutes 42,820 22,660 20,160 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165
45 to 59 minutes 13,960 6,940 7,020 1,391,060 768,115 622,940
60 minutes and over 9,960 5,475 4,490 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 177 194,735 98,585 96,150 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 9,335 6,045 3,295 1,073,680 781,230 292,455
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 37,975 22,695 15,280 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 58,965 29,470 29,495 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,865 17,970 23,900 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 19,590 8,615 10,975 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 26,995 13,790 13,200 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 178 241,310 121,735 119,570 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285
Single responses 239,795 121,105 118,685 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130
Official languages 239,060 120,710 118,350 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075
English 237,540 120,315 117,220 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320
French 1,520 390 1,130 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750
Non-official languages 740 395 340 275,430 145,380 130,055
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 735 400 340 250,485 132,990 117,490
Afro-Asiatic languages 150 115 40 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 0 0 0 275 105 170
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Oromo 0 0 0 45 25 20
Somali 0 0 0 220 80 145
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 150 110 40 7,065 4,420 2,650
Amharic 10 0 0 200 95 100
Arabic 130 100 30 5,585 3,695 1,890
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 205 155 55
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 30 20 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 15 15 10 825 335 490
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 10 0 10 8,550 3,790 4,760
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 475 230 245
Vietnamese 10 0 0 8,070 3,560 4,510
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 10 0 0 3,850 1,750 2,095
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 75 20 55
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 0 15
Ilocano 0 0 0 110 50 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 140 75 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15 0 10 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 0 0 0 2,225 1,060 1,165
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 90 50 45
Tamil 0 0 0 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 200 110 90 85,550 47,305 38,245
Albanian 0 0 0 350 220 125
Armenian 0 0 0 450 220 230
Balto-Slavic languages 30 20 10 10,075 4,745 5,330
Baltic languages 0 0 10 95 35 60
Latvian 10 0 10 40 10 25
Lithuanian 0 0 0 60 25 30
Slavic languages 25 20 10 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 0 0 220 130 95
Czech 0 0 0 70 40 30
Macedonian 0 0 0 95 45 55
Polish 0 0 0 2,500 1,265 1,235
Russian 30 20 10 4,850 2,135 2,720
Serbian 0 0 0 530 320 210
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 40 20 20 13,285 7,455 5,835
Afrikaans 0 0 0 85 40 40
Danish 10 10 0 90 50 35
Dutch 0 0 0 1,165 630 540
Frisian 0 0 0 40 25 15
German 25 10 15 10,065 5,715 4,345
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 10 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 65 30 40
Swedish 0 0 0 125 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 10 10 0 1,020 545 475
Indo-Iranian languages 50 30 20 37,330 21,140 16,190
Indo-Aryan languages 20 20 0 32,485 18,125 14,360
Bengali 0 0 0 530 275 245
Gujarati 0 0 0 880 300 585
Hindi 0 0 0 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 20 15 0 195 95 100
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 0 0 27,870 15,945 11,920
Sindhi 0 0 0 35 10 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 40 25 20
Urdu 0 0 0 1,495 705 790
Iranian languages 30 10 20 4,820 3,000 1,815
Kurdish 0 0 0 185 150 40
Pashto 0 0 0 50 20 25
Persian (Farsi) 30 15 20 4,580 2,830 1,750
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 80 35 40 23,025 12,965 10,060
Catalan 0 0 0 30 10 20
Italian 10 10 0 1,705 895 805
Portuguese 30 10 20 7,490 4,795 2,695
Romanian 0 0 0 745 365 380
Spanish 40 15 25 13,030 6,885 6,145
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Japanese 20 10 15 3,255 1,195 2,065
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 30 10 20
Georgian 0 0 0 30 10 20
Korean 30 10 20 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 30 0 25 1,920 740 1,180
American Sign Language 15 0 10 1,145 340 810
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 135 15 115
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 0 15 640 390 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 280 150 125 122,880 65,030 57,850
Chinese languages 280 150 130 122,610 64,880 57,730
Cantonese 60 35 25 58,815 30,485 28,340
Hakka 0 0 0 70 25 45
Mandarin 205 100 100 60,090 32,430 27,665
Min Dong 0 0 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 565 335 225
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 105 65 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 15 15 0 2,930 1,530 1,405
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 270 155 115
Burmese 0 0 0 75 35 35
Karenic languages 0 0 0 135 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 0 675 270 405
Lao 0 0 0 150 70 80
Thai 0 0 0 525 205 325
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 10 750 475 275
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 30 20 0
Turkish 10 0 10 685 435 255
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 0 595 270 325
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. 0 0 0 80 45 35
Multiple responses 1,510 630 880 590,270 300,115 290,155
English and French 920 335 585 412,680 211,095 201,585
English and non-official language 555 285 280 154,285 77,870 76,420
French and non-official language 0 0 10 7,830 3,595 4,235
English, French and non-official language 30 15 20 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 179 241,305 121,740 119,570 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290
None 230,880 116,660 114,225 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490
English 1,330 460 870 1,259,225 661,460 597,765
French 7,045 3,575 3,465 705,780 349,035 356,745
Non-official language 1,905 955 950 496,565 257,455 239,105
Aboriginal 30 15 10 37,615 17,215 20,400
Non-Aboriginal 1,870 940 935 458,945 240,245 218,710
English and French 0 0 0 2,535 1,200 1,335
English and non-official language 0 0 0 18,040 8,765 9,280
French and non-official language 150 85 60 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 180 393,605 190,850 202,755 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035
Non-movers 334,905 162,305 172,605 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605
Movers 58,700 28,545 30,155 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435
Non-migrants 41,625 20,265 21,360 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760
Migrants 17,070 8,280 8,790 1,823,475 897,805 925,670
Internal migrants 12,075 5,790 6,285 1,451,005 713,060 737,945
Intraprovincial migrants 4,120 1,835 2,285 1,189,525 580,895 608,630
Interprovincial migrants 7,950 3,950 4,005 261,475 132,160 129,315
External migrants 4,995 2,490 2,505 372,475 184,745 187,730
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 377,605 182,715 194,890 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245
Non-movers 227,290 109,635 117,655 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115
Movers 150,315 73,085 77,230 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130
Non-migrants 99,250 48,120 51,130 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905
Migrants 51,065 24,965 26,100 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230
Internal migrants 36,415 17,315 19,100 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395
Intraprovincial migrants 11,995 5,395 6,595 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720
Interprovincial migrants 24,420 11,920 12,505 829,045 414,375 414,670
External migrants 14,650 7,645 7,000 1,381,460 682,625 698,835

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Halifax, RGM [Census subdivision], Nova Scotia 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 19, 2024).

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