Census Profile, 2016 Census
Toronto [Population centre], Ontario and Nova Scotia [Province]

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 5,429,524 ... ... 923,598 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 5,144,412 r ... ... 921,727 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.5 ... ... 0.2 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 2,059,207 ... ... 458,568 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 1,967,380 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3,028.2 ... ... 17.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 1,792.99 ... ... 52,942.27 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 5,429,540 2,630,030 2,799,510 923,600 446,885 476,715
0 to 14 years 886,880 455,160 431,725 133,825 68,370 65,455
0 to 4 years 279,435 143,100 136,330 42,005 21,365 20,640
5 to 9 years 303,845 155,985 147,855 45,980 23,650 22,330
10 to 14 years 303,605 156,065 147,540 45,845 23,350 22,490
15 to 64 years 3,752,140 1,824,300 1,927,840 605,950 295,100 310,845
15 to 19 years 333,875 171,965 161,915 51,255 26,240 25,015
20 to 24 years 383,245 195,315 187,930 56,160 28,150 28,010
25 to 29 years 398,310 196,715 201,595 53,725 26,790 26,940
30 to 34 years 388,955 187,000 201,955 51,730 25,130 26,600
35 to 39 years 371,100 174,030 197,075 52,010 24,560 27,450
40 to 44 years 377,095 177,105 199,985 57,050 27,245 29,805
45 to 49 years 401,610 191,170 210,440 61,890 29,720 32,170
50 to 54 years 419,655 204,850 214,810 75,675 36,615 39,065
55 to 59 years 372,655 180,855 191,795 76,505 36,925 39,580
60 to 64 years 305,640 145,295 160,345 69,960 33,735 36,225
65 years and over 790,515 350,565 439,945 183,820 83,415 100,405
65 to 69 years 257,495 121,000 136,495 63,710 30,810 32,905
70 to 74 years 180,655 83,640 97,015 45,005 21,520 23,485
75 to 79 years 140,090 62,395 77,705 31,545 14,520 17,030
80 to 84 years 104,975 45,295 59,685 21,915 9,425 12,495
85 years and over 107,290 38,240 69,050 21,645 7,140 14,505
85 to 89 years 67,280 26,150 41,130 13,205 4,845 8,360
90 to 94 years 31,290 9,890 21,400 6,320 1,830 4,485
95 to 99 years 7,520 1,985 5,540 1,855 415 1,430
100 years and over 1,195 220 980 270 45 225
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 16.3 17.3 15.4 14.5 15.3 13.7
15 to 64 years 69.1 69.4 68.9 65.6 66.0 65.2
65 years and over 14.6 13.3 15.7 19.9 18.7 21.1
85 years and over 2.0 1.5 2.5 2.3 1.6 3.0
Average age of the population 39.8 38.7 40.7 43.5 42.5 44.4
Median age of the population 39.4 38.1 40.4 45.5 44.5 46.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 1,967,380 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Single-detached house 721,585 ... ... 263,470 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 622,945 ... ... 21,350 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 622,360 ... ... 102,300 ... ...
Semi-detached house 148,745 ... ... 20,465 ... ...
Row house 178,590 ... ... 10,215 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 85,880 ... ... 12,435 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 205,820 ... ... 58,405 ... ...
Other single-attached house 3,320 ... ... 780 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 495 ... ... 14,870 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 1,967,380 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1 person 492,315 ... ... 118,670 ... ...
2 persons 547,370 ... ... 156,825 ... ...
3 persons 343,060 ... ... 60,250 ... ...
4 persons 340,325 ... ... 44,970 ... ...
5 or more persons 244,310 ... ... 21,275 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 5,370,520 ... ... 908,340 ... ...
Average household size 2.7 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 4,542,655 2,174,870 2,367,785 789,770 378,515 411,255
Married or living common law 2,503,410 1,251,495 1,251,915 454,970 227,220 227,750
Married 2,243,340 1,119,090 1,124,250 369,695 184,705 184,990
Living common law 260,075 132,405 127,665 85,275 42,515 42,760
Not married and not living common law 2,039,245 923,375 1,115,870 334,800 151,295 183,505
Never married 1,439,665 744,990 694,675 209,455 110,175 99,280
Separated 119,725 46,900 72,830 24,105 10,450 13,655
Divorced 253,000 90,060 162,945 48,835 19,715 29,115
Widowed 226,850 41,430 185,420 52,405 10,955 41,455
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 1,481,755 ... ... 270,965 ... ...
2 persons 623,865 ... ... 157,600 ... ...
3 persons 365,285 ... ... 56,625 ... ...
4 persons 353,935 ... ... 41,095 ... ...
5 or more persons 138,675 ... ... 15,645 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.0 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 1,481,755 ... ... 270,965 ... ...
Total couple families 1,208,530 ... ... 224,065 ... ...
Married couples 1,078,590 ... ... 181,435 ... ...
Common-law couples 129,945 ... ... 42,630 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 273,230 ... ... 46,900 ... ...
Female parent 227,295 ... ... 37,595 ... ...
Male parent 45,930 ... ... 9,305 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 1,208,530 ... ... 224,065 ... ...
Couples without children 461,640 ... ... 128,125 ... ...
Couples with children 746,890 ... ... 95,940 ... ...
1 child 286,260 ... ... 43,810 ... ...
2 children 330,465 ... ... 37,595 ... ...
3 or more children 130,170 ... ... 14,535 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 273,225 ... ... 46,900 ... ...
1 child 162,225 ... ... 29,480 ... ...
2 children 79,025 ... ... 12,810 ... ...
3 or more children 31,980 ... ... 4,610 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 875,705 394,065 481,640 175,575 81,140 94,435
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 1,967,380 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
One-census-family households 1,299,140 ... ... 260,280 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 391,905 ... ... 124,000 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 907,235 ... ... 136,280 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 87,660 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
Non-census-family households 580,575 ... ... 136,425 ... ...
One-person households 492,310 ... ... 118,675 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 88,265 ... ... 17,750 ... ...
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 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520 912,300 442,470 469,830
English only 4,700,275 2,324,460 2,375,810 813,480 398,950 414,530
French only 4,635 1,940 2,695 705 305 400
English and French 431,595 187,195 244,400 95,380 41,925 53,460
Neither English nor French 252,930 100,320 152,610 2,735 1,295 1,440
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 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520 912,295 442,470 469,830
English 5,023,255 2,461,895 2,561,360 879,465 426,535 452,930
French 66,870 30,880 35,990 28,490 13,890 14,600
English and French 49,885 22,535 27,355 1,760 825 930
Neither English nor French 249,425 98,610 150,810 2,585 1,215 1,365
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 91,815 42,145 49,670 29,370 14,300 15,070
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.7 1.6 1.8 3.2 3.2 3.2
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 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520 912,295 442,470 469,830
Single responses 5,163,885 2,504,960 2,658,915 904,240 438,550 465,690
Official languages 2,749,615 1,362,280 1,387,335 859,690 416,245 443,445
English 2,690,050 1,334,640 1,355,410 830,220 401,980 428,240
French 59,565 27,640 31,930 29,465 14,265 15,205
Non-official languages 2,414,265 1,142,680 1,271,580 44,550 22,305 22,245
Aboriginal languages 530 235 295 4,290 2,020 2,270
Algonquian languages 365 160 200 4,210 1,985 2,225
Blackfoot 10 5 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 100 35 65 15 10 5
Atikamekw 5 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 5 0 5 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 5 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 5 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 25 5 15 5 5 0
Woods Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 50 15 35 5 5 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 10 15 4,190 1,975 2,215
Malecite 0 0 0 10 5 5
Mi'kmaq 25 10 15 4,185 1,970 2,215
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 225 105 120 10 5 5
Algonquin 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ojibway 195 95 100 10 0 10
Oji-Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 25 10 15 5 5 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 5 10 5 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 5 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 5 5 0 5 5 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 5 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 35 15 25 60 30 35
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Inuktitut 30 15 20 55 30 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 10 0 5
Iroquoian languages 20 5 15 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 15 5 10 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 5 5 0 0
Salish languages 0 5 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 5 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 5 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 5 0 0 0 5
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 75 40 40 5 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 2,413,740 1,142,445 1,271,290 40,260 20,285 19,975
Afro-Asiatic languages 134,720 67,180 67,540 7,760 4,275 3,480
Berber languages 210 120 85 10 10 0
Kabyle 100 50 45 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 110 70 40 5 5 0
Cushitic languages 14,355 6,170 8,185 130 65 65
Bilen 75 45 35 5 0 0
Oromo 1,000 490 515 60 30 25
Somali 13,210 5,605 7,610 50 20 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 60 35 25 15 5 5
Semitic languages 119,800 60,705 59,100 7,615 4,205 3,415
Amharic 7,410 3,350 4,060 115 50 65
Arabic 81,030 41,680 39,345 7,110 3,950 3,165
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 9,715 4,745 4,970 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 1,760 880 875 0 0 5
Harari 925 440 485 0 0 0
Hebrew 10,220 5,460 4,760 210 115 95
Maltese 3,225 1,585 1,640 15 10 5
Tigrigna 4,690 2,145 2,545 140 65 80
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 835 415 415 10 5 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 355 185 170 5 0 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 49,620 22,650 26,970 505 245 260
Khmer (Cambodian) 2,850 1,285 1,570 5 5 5
Vietnamese 46,705 21,345 25,365 490 240 250
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 60 25 40 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 156,930 62,290 94,640 2,235 940 1,300
Bikol 455 200 255 5 5 5
Cebuano 4,960 1,980 2,980 150 60 90
Fijian 55 25 25 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,260 865 1,390 25 10 15
Ilocano 9,290 3,630 5,660 55 15 40
Malagasy 25 10 15 0 5 0
Malay 4,235 1,910 2,325 55 25 35
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,245 560 685 15 5 5
Pangasinan 455 185 270 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 132,655 52,415 80,230 1,905 810 1,090
Waray-Waray 310 100 205 5 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 995 400 595 20 10 15
Creole languages 5,370 2,505 2,870 95 60 35
Haitian Creole 200 95 105 5 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 3,300 1,555 1,750 35 20 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 1,870 850 1,015 55 35 20
Dravidian languages 128,815 63,390 65,420 1,010 595 420
Kannada 1,955 980 975 40 20 15
Malayalam 12,100 6,220 5,880 365 205 165
Tamil 105,815 51,355 54,455 315 185 130
Telugu 8,680 4,710 3,970 285 180 110
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 265 125 135 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,297,780 627,740 670,040 18,590 9,320 9,270
Albanian 12,905 6,435 6,470 275 130 140
Armenian 12,190 5,880 6,310 35 30 10
Balto-Slavic languages 247,160 113,045 134,115 3,470 1,645 1,830
Baltic languages 5,180 2,060 3,120 100 35 60
Latvian 2,130 855 1,280 50 20 30
Lithuanian 3,045 1,210 1,840 45 15 30
Slavic languages 241,985 110,985 131,000 3,375 1,610 1,765
Belarusan 350 165 185 5 5 5
Bosnian 2,655 1,285 1,365 120 60 65
Bulgarian 6,735 3,245 3,490 55 25 30
Croatian 14,560 6,925 7,640 225 105 115
Czech 4,455 2,075 2,380 205 105 100
Macedonian 11,265 5,345 5,920 20 10 15
Polish 64,390 29,060 35,330 795 365 435
Russian 80,190 36,365 43,825 1,285 615 670
Serbian 20,780 10,105 10,675 115 60 65
Serbo-Croatian 2,355 1,100 1,255 80 40 40
Slovak 4,910 2,285 2,625 100 45 55
Slovene (Slovenian) 3,385 1,465 1,915 35 15 15
Ukrainian 25,480 11,325 14,155 320 155 170
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 465 240 230 5 5 5
Celtic languages 410 190 220 185 80 100
Scottish Gaelic 150 65 80 145 65 85
Welsh 125 50 75 30 10 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 135 70 60 10 5 5
Germanic languages 39,530 17,780 21,745 5,700 2,800 2,900
Afrikaans 885 430 455 120 55 60
Danish 1,270 565 705 160 105 60
Dutch 6,765 3,165 3,600 1,620 815 805
Frisian 100 45 55 35 20 15
German 25,400 11,270 14,130 3,435 1,645 1,790
Icelandic 85 40 40 45 20 20
Norwegian 345 155 190 110 60 50
Swedish 1,045 445 595 110 45 65
Vlaams (Flemish) 250 90 155 25 10 10
Yiddish 3,335 1,545 1,795 20 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 20 5 15
Greek 39,575 19,195 20,380 760 390 365
Indo-Iranian languages 567,140 285,560 281,580 4,835 2,650 2,190
Indo-Aryan languages 456,675 230,085 226,585 3,385 1,895 1,490
Bengali 37,850 19,030 18,815 475 290 185
Gujarati 62,495 31,320 31,175 195 125 70
Hindi 46,605 23,420 23,190 745 445 300
Kashmiri 260 135 125 10 5 5
Konkani 2,105 995 1,110 5 5 5
Marathi 4,350 2,215 2,140 70 35 35
Nepali 4,605 2,315 2,290 530 255 275
Oriya (Odia) 570 310 265 10 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 165,565 84,145 81,415 585 310 270
Sindhi 5,585 2,605 2,980 20 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,580 3,660 3,920 165 85 85
Urdu 119,105 59,940 59,165 575 330 245
Iranian languages 108,615 54,495 54,125 1,425 740 690
Kurdish 2,710 1,515 1,195 115 65 50
Pashto 7,425 3,820 3,605 80 45 35
Persian (Farsi) 98,475 49,155 49,325 1,230 630 605
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 1,850 980 865 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 378,865 179,655 199,210 3,335 1,605 1,730
Catalan 160 85 75 10 5 5
Italian 137,515 65,390 72,125 745 400 340
Portuguese 97,295 46,505 50,790 520 245 270
Romanian 23,740 11,070 12,670 225 110 120
Spanish 119,935 56,500 63,440 1,830 840 985
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 220 100 120 0 5 0
Japanese 9,440 3,285 6,150 360 100 260
Kartvelian languages 1,100 590 510 0 0 0
Georgian 1,100 590 510 5 0 0
Korean 53,940 24,750 29,190 1,095 475 620
Mongolic languages 345 160 190 5 5 5
Mongolian 345 155 190 0 5 0
Niger-Congo languages 23,670 11,085 12,580 630 325 305
Akan (Twi) 8,365 3,850 4,515 40 25 25
Bamanankan 55 25 30 15 5 5
Edo 1,015 410 605 5 0 5
Ewe 360 180 180 40 25 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 220 115 105 5 5 0
Ga 430 195 235 10 5 5
Ganda 500 240 265 20 5 15
Igbo 1,495 765 735 45 20 20
Lingala 375 175 195 5 0 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 350 165 185 20 10 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 375 165 205 50 15 30
Shona 655 305 340 30 15 15
Swahili 3,160 1,475 1,690 135 65 70
Wolof 160 85 75 10 10 0
Yoruba 3,265 1,650 1,610 65 35 30
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 2,885 1,285 1,600 140 75 70
Nilo-Saharan languages 340 185 155 75 40 40
Dinka 45 25 15 20 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 295 160 135 55 25 25
Sign languages 1,060 585 485 190 90 100
American Sign Language 360 195 165 85 40 50
Quebec Sign Language 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 700 385 315 105 50 55
Sino-Tibetan languages 507,190 235,560 271,630 6,665 3,335 3,330
Chinese languages 500,745 232,420 268,320 6,635 3,320 3,315
Cantonese 242,915 112,790 130,125 1,145 535 610
Hakka 6,385 2,865 3,525 20 5 15
Mandarin 223,015 103,800 119,215 4,640 2,325 2,315
Min Dong 760 365 395 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 11,360 5,250 6,115 120 50 70
Wu (Shanghainese) 5,220 2,345 2,875 50 30 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 10,895 4,915 5,980 645 365 280
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 190 95 95 15 5 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 6,445 3,140 3,305 30 15 20
Burmese 995 445 550 15 5 10
Karenic languages 270 130 140 0 0 0
Tibetan 4,855 2,395 2,460 5 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 330 170 160 5 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 3,660 1,495 2,175 155 55 100
Lao 2,090 1,010 1,075 10 0 5
Thai 1,555 475 1,080 150 50 100
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 20 5 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 16,295 8,475 7,810 445 240 205
Azerbaijani 1,590 855 740 10 10 5
Turkish 13,345 6,965 6,375 305 165 140
Uyghur 370 185 190 5 5 5
Uzbek 580 295 290 110 60 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 400 180 220 10 10 0
Uralic languages 22,500 10,030 12,465 415 180 235
Estonian 2,505 1,025 1,485 40 20 25
Finnish 2,135 845 1,290 95 30 60
Hungarian 17,855 8,160 9,690 275 130 150
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 935 480 455 25 10 15
Multiple responses 225,555 108,955 116,600 8,060 3,920 4,140
English and French 13,775 6,385 7,395 3,445 1,600 1,850
English and non-official language 199,835 97,180 102,650 4,180 2,110 2,070
French and non-official language 5,810 2,620 3,185 225 115 105
English, French and non-official language 6,135 2,770 3,370 210 90 120
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 5,389,430 2,613,915 2,775,520 912,300 442,470 469,830
Single responses 4,852,000 2,355,300 2,496,695 900,755 436,755 464,000
Official languages 3,440,400 1,687,780 1,752,620 878,015 425,220 452,795
English 3,412,630 1,674,945 1,737,680 863,550 418,315 445,240
French 27,770 12,830 14,940 14,460 6,910 7,560
Non-official languages 1,411,600 667,525 744,070 22,740 11,540 11,205
Aboriginal languages 155 75 75 2,570 1,285 1,295
Algonquian languages 75 40 35 2,565 1,280 1,285
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 25 15 10 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 2,560 1,280 1,280
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 0 5 2,560 1,275 1,280
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 20 20 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 35 20 15 5 0 0
Oji-Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 5 0 5 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 5 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 5 5 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 10 0 5 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 0 5
Salish languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 50 25 25 5 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,411,445 667,445 743,995 20,170 10,255 9,915
Afro-Asiatic languages 71,690 34,320 37,370 4,630 2,450 2,180
Berber languages 60 30 25 0 0 0
Kabyle 30 15 15 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 35 15 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 8,365 3,525 4,840 85 40 45
Bilen 40 20 25 5 0 5
Oromo 545 255 295 45 20 25
Somali 7,750 3,240 4,510 25 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 10 10 5
Semitic languages 63,080 30,675 32,405 4,540 2,405 2,130
Amharic 3,805 1,675 2,130 55 25 30
Arabic 43,100 21,220 21,885 4,260 2,270 1,990
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 6,540 3,140 3,405 0 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 1,055 520 535 0 0 0
Harari 515 240 280 5 0 0
Hebrew 4,320 2,220 2,100 125 70 55
Maltese 835 380 455 0 0 0
Tigrigna 2,465 1,080 1,385 95 40 55
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 430 205 230 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 32,635 14,890 17,745 330 160 165
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,555 675 880 0 0 0
Vietnamese 31,045 14,200 16,840 330 165 170
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 35 15 20 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 71,195 30,350 40,850 1,140 550 585
Bikol 80 35 45 0 0 0
Cebuano 1,850 800 1,055 55 20 35
Fijian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 755 325 435 5 5 5
Ilocano 3,400 1,455 1,940 15 5 5
Malagasy 10 5 10 0 0 0
Malay 1,380 670 715 0 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 385 175 210 0 0 0
Pangasinan 80 35 40 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 62,885 26,685 36,200 1,065 520 545
Waray-Waray 75 30 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Creole languages 2,790 1,290 1,505 35 20 20
Haitian Creole 120 55 65 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,915 885 1,030 15 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 760 350 410 25 10 15
Dravidian languages 85,480 41,250 44,230 425 240 185
Kannada 805 405 400 15 5 10
Malayalam 6,220 3,175 3,045 140 75 60
Tamil 73,640 35,095 38,550 140 80 60
Telugu 4,720 2,535 2,185 125 80 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 95 40 55 5 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 695,550 333,855 361,695 7,410 3,715 3,690
Albanian 6,225 3,115 3,110 110 60 55
Armenian 7,350 3,475 3,875 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 129,425 60,445 68,980 1,405 680 720
Baltic languages 1,600 660 935 30 10 15
Latvian 575 235 340 10 5 10
Lithuanian 1,025 430 595 15 5 10
Slavic languages 127,825 59,780 68,045 1,375 675 700
Belarusan 125 60 60 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,300 630 675 65 30 30
Bulgarian 3,775 1,840 1,935 25 15 10
Croatian 5,360 2,565 2,800 65 25 40
Czech 1,345 650 695 45 25 20
Macedonian 4,745 2,250 2,495 0 0 0
Polish 31,135 14,470 16,660 235 105 125
Russian 51,855 24,065 27,785 785 385 390
Serbian 11,975 5,800 6,175 60 25 35
Serbo-Croatian 915 430 490 30 15 10
Slovak 2,185 1,065 1,120 20 10 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 825 355 475 0 0 0
Ukrainian 12,150 5,545 6,605 55 30 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 130 55 75 5 5 0
Celtic languages 60 30 25 60 35 30
Scottish Gaelic 25 10 10 60 35 30
Welsh 10 10 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 5 0 0
Germanic languages 4,725 2,150 2,580 1,490 725 760
Afrikaans 250 110 135 30 15 15
Danish 120 50 65 15 0 15
Dutch 550 255 295 135 70 70
Frisian 5 0 5 5 0 0
German 3,145 1,410 1,735 1,225 600 625
Icelandic 20 5 15 30 10 15
Norwegian 40 15 20 20 5 10
Swedish 215 100 115 15 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 25 15 10 5 5 5
Yiddish 350 175 175 5 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 15 5 10
Greek 16,600 7,760 8,845 270 135 130
Indo-Iranian languages 355,150 175,850 179,300 2,815 1,475 1,335
Indo-Aryan languages 282,005 140,240 141,765 1,850 995 860
Bengali 24,325 12,005 12,325 250 135 115
Gujarati 37,390 18,335 19,060 100 60 35
Hindi 23,355 11,620 11,735 310 190 120
Kashmiri 45 20 25 5 5 0
Konkani 430 205 225 0 0 0
Marathi 1,955 1,005 950 30 15 15
Nepali 3,040 1,540 1,500 475 235 240
Oriya (Odia) 270 135 140 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 112,680 56,685 55,995 250 125 125
Sindhi 2,405 1,100 1,310 5 5 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 3,440 1,685 1,760 95 45 50
Urdu 72,660 35,910 36,745 340 175 165
Iranian languages 72,405 35,235 37,170 960 475 480
Kurdish 1,440 780 660 85 50 40
Pashto 4,695 2,355 2,340 45 20 20
Persian (Farsi) 66,275 32,095 34,175 825 405 420
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 740 375 360 0 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 176,010 81,040 94,970 1,240 595 645
Catalan 80 40 40 5 0 0
Italian 48,970 20,920 28,055 165 70 85
Portuguese 48,110 23,050 25,055 195 90 105
Romanian 11,610 5,390 6,225 70 35 35
Spanish 67,175 31,610 35,565 810 390 420
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 5 0 0
Japanese 4,480 1,915 2,565 110 35 70
Kartvelian languages 745 405 335 0 0 0
Georgian 740 405 340 0 0 0
Korean 37,770 17,625 20,140 710 330 385
Mongolic languages 200 105 100 0 0 0
Mongolian 205 105 100 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 8,870 3,960 4,905 165 80 85
Akan (Twi) 4,015 1,740 2,280 10 0 10
Bamanankan 15 5 10 0 0 0
Edo 295 120 175 0 0 0
Ewe 90 40 50 15 5 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 75 35 40 0 0 0
Ga 145 65 80 5 0 0
Ganda 150 70 85 5 0 5
Igbo 410 205 205 15 5 5
Lingala 90 40 55 0 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 125 60 65 10 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 115 50 65 15 10 10
Shona 225 105 115 0 0 0
Swahili 1,230 540 685 60 30 35
Wolof 75 45 35 0 0 0
Yoruba 1,070 515 555 20 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 730 330 400 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 85 45 45 35 20 20
Dinka 10 5 5 10 5 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 75 40 35 25 10 15
Sign languages 1,660 965 700 285 145 140
American Sign Language 555 295 260 110 55 60
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 1,105 660 440 175 90 80
Sino-Tibetan languages 378,605 177,030 201,575 4,550 2,345 2,200
Chinese languages 374,020 174,765 199,255 4,545 2,345 2,200
Cantonese 179,480 82,480 97,000 640 335 310
Hakka 2,675 1,215 1,465 5 0 0
Mandarin 176,695 84,105 92,590 3,410 1,740 1,675
Min Dong 240 105 135 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 4,980 2,280 2,700 45 25 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 3,090 1,450 1,640 25 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 6,775 3,100 3,675 415 235 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 85 35 45 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 4,585 2,260 2,325 5 0 5
Burmese 570 260 305 0 0 0
Karenic languages 210 105 110 0 0 0
Tibetan 3,700 1,835 1,860 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 105 55 50 5 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages 1,530 715 810 55 20 35
Lao 970 470 495 0 0 0
Thai 550 240 305 55 15 35
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 9,285 4,650 4,635 215 110 105
Azerbaijani 640 325 315 5 5 0
Turkish 7,975 3,980 3,995 140 70 75
Uyghur 215 110 100 0 0 0
Uzbek 310 165 145 70 40 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 145 70 75 0 5 0
Uralic languages 8,560 3,920 4,640 75 35 40
Estonian 630 230 395 5 5 5
Finnish 415 180 240 15 10 5
Hungarian 7,515 3,505 4,010 55 25 30
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 320 165 155 5 0 0
Multiple responses 537,435 258,615 278,825 11,540 5,715 5,825
English and French 12,185 5,585 6,600 2,180 995 1,185
English and non-official language 512,690 247,515 265,170 8,970 4,515 4,450
French and non-official language 2,330 1,030 1,300 75 40 30
English, French and non-official language 10,240 4,485 5,750 315 155 160
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 5,389,435 2,613,915 2,775,520 912,295 442,470 469,825
None 4,059,895 1,975,765 2,084,135 861,780 418,525 443,260
English 573,230 280,980 292,255 17,005 8,480 8,525
French 48,015 20,920 27,090 16,390 7,210 9,175
Non-official language 683,225 324,520 358,710 16,275 7,850 8,420
Aboriginal 435 185 250 2,135 930 1,205
Non-Aboriginal 682,790 324,330 358,460 14,135 6,920 7,220
English and French 3,820 1,765 2,055 150 70 80
English and non-official language 13,105 6,410 6,695 220 105 115
French and non-official language 7,895 3,445 4,455 470 230 245
English, French and non-official language 250 115 135 5 5 0
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 4,485,350 2,151,700 2,333,645 774,750 372,455 402,290
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,254,740 2,041,845 2,212,895 744,260 358,055 386,205
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,014 35,486 27,686 31,813 38,379 26,750
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 4,255,435 2,042,025 2,213,410 744,545 358,085 386,455
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 28,692 32,291 25,941 28,627 33,642 24,590
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 3,735,375 1,836,390 1,898,990 648,960 320,380 328,580
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,152 37,338 27,784 29,938 36,363 24,497
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 3,068,395 1,352,495 1,715,905 554,985 243,860 311,130
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 2,123 998 3,741 7,438 8,175 6,961
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 3,153,650 1,595,810 1,557,845 523,020 264,375 258,645
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,317 38,641 30,510 29,979 35,676 25,405
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 4,485,725 2,151,900 2,333,830 774,750 372,455 402,295
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,255,475 2,041,985 2,213,490 744,275 357,820 386,455
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 50,118 59,794 41,191 41,479 49,413 34,132
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 4,256,160 2,042,200 2,213,965 744,560 357,855 386,710
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,278 46,588 34,458 34,175 39,776 28,993
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,735,945 1,836,465 1,899,480 648,910 320,370 328,540
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 51,862 62,449 41,625 40,299 48,457 32,345
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,068,135 1,352,300 1,715,830 555,740 243,445 312,295
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,363 5,481 7,058 8,495 8,859 8,211
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,153,965 1,596,085 1,557,885 523,020 264,475 258,545
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 51,662 60,906 42,192 39,522 46,606 32,275
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 4,485,730 2,151,895 2,333,830 774,750 372,455 402,295
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 1,488,180 818,260 669,925 245,425 131,095 114,325
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 55,941 60,166 51,725 47,665 53,785 42,236
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 74,842 84,302 63,286 56,820 63,886 48,717
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 90.8 93.9 86.7 84.6 87.7 80.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 76.3 79.6 72.0 66.9 69.7 63.3
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.2 6.1 13.3 15.4 12.3 19.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 4,485,350 2,151,700 2,333,645 774,750 372,455 402,295
Without total income 230,610 109,860 120,750 30,485 14,395 16,090
With total income 4,254,740 2,041,845 2,212,895 744,265 358,060 386,205
Percentage with total income 94.9 94.9 94.8 96.1 96.1 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 763,555 347,080 416,480 104,125 43,575 60,545
$10,000 to $19,999 770,435 327,705 442,735 134,355 50,310 84,050
$20,000 to $29,999 545,305 236,955 308,355 114,855 47,195 67,660
$30,000 to $39,999 426,865 193,445 233,420 98,325 45,040 53,280
$40,000 to $49,999 371,190 172,520 198,670 79,435 39,605 39,830
$50,000 to $59,999 294,250 143,010 151,240 57,255 32,255 25,000
$60,000 to $69,999 231,875 119,655 112,220 41,715 25,830 15,885
$70,000 to $79,999 181,995 98,550 83,450 33,195 19,945 13,250
$80,000 to $89,999 144,615 80,165 64,445 25,500 14,900 10,605
$90,000 to $99,999 122,530 65,300 57,230 15,530 10,095 5,435
$100,000 and over 402,130 257,465 144,665 39,965 29,300 10,665
$100,000 to $149,999 244,815 148,925 95,890 28,130 20,205 7,925
$150,000 and over 157,310 108,540 48,770 11,835 9,095 2,745
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 4,485,345 2,151,705 2,333,645 774,750 372,455 402,295
Without after-tax income 229,915 109,680 120,235 30,205 14,370 15,840
With after-tax income 4,255,435 2,042,025 2,213,415 744,540 358,085 386,455
Percentage with after-tax income 94.9 94.9 94.8 96.1 96.1 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 776,015 351,385 424,630 108,630 44,435 64,195
$10,000 to $19,999 800,145 341,855 458,290 142,975 54,160 88,815
$20,000 to $29,999 622,175 273,000 349,175 138,435 58,900 79,535
$30,000 to $39,999 506,890 233,435 273,455 119,130 56,990 62,145
$40,000 to $49,999 428,590 204,910 223,685 84,245 46,675 37,565
$50,000 to $59,999 313,515 160,735 152,780 56,235 34,590 21,645
$60,000 to $69,999 229,640 125,710 103,935 39,320 23,195 16,125
$70,000 to $79,999 176,635 96,460 80,175 21,210 13,950 7,260
$80,000 and over 401,835 254,535 147,295 34,360 25,185 9,170
$80,000 to $89,999 118,825 67,420 51,400 11,615 8,185 3,430
$90,000 to $99,999 71,215 44,080 27,140 6,825 4,950 1,875
$100,000 and over 211,795 143,035 68,760 15,915 12,050 3,860
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 4,485,345 2,151,705 2,333,645 774,745 372,455 402,295
Without employment income 1,331,700 555,895 775,805 251,730 108,080 143,650
With employment income 3,153,650 1,595,805 1,557,845 523,020 264,370 258,640
Percentage with employment income 70.3 74.2 66.8 67.5 71.0 64.3
Under $5,000 (including loss) 396,680 186,410 210,270 72,940 34,125 38,820
$5,000 to $9,999 263,610 119,885 143,725 45,820 19,475 26,350
$10,000 to $19,999 435,350 205,860 229,490 76,685 33,555 43,130
$20,000 to $29,999 343,395 158,605 184,785 66,155 29,385 36,770
$30,000 to $39,999 309,985 145,840 164,145 60,485 27,455 33,035
$40,000 to $49,999 283,815 135,050 148,765 49,395 24,470 24,925
$50,000 to $59,999 231,700 117,150 114,550 37,685 21,735 15,955
$60,000 to $69,999 185,380 98,655 86,730 28,695 17,955 10,740
$70,000 to $79,999 148,890 83,255 65,635 24,970 14,750 10,220
$80,000 and over 554,845 345,095 209,755 60,175 41,470 18,705
$80,000 to $89,999 121,685 69,155 52,525 20,175 11,645 8,535
$90,000 to $99,999 108,555 57,950 50,600 11,685 7,975 3,715
$100,000 and over 324,605 217,980 106,625 28,310 21,850 6,460
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 1,967,380 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 76,518 ... ... 60,764 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 67,196 ... ... 53,129 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 492,315 ... ... 118,670 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 39,284 ... ... 30,377 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,101 ... ... 27,511 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 1,475,070 ... ... 283,320 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 92,630 ... ... 77,136 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 81,323 ... ... 66,538 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 1,967,555 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 108,395 ... ... 76,797 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 87,128 ... ... 63,299 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 492,475 ... ... 118,705 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 55,739 ... ... 39,601 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,666 ... ... 32,962 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 1,475,085 ... ... 283,285 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 125,975 ... ... 92,383 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 101,304 ... ... 76,011 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 1,967,380 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Under $5,000 45,670 ... ... 6,830 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 31,255 ... ... 7,755 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 48,970 ... ... 12,330 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 72,860 ... ... 20,155 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 69,080 ... ... 20,210 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 71,255 ... ... 18,700 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 72,655 ... ... 21,645 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 74,045 ... ... 19,995 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 73,960 ... ... 19,285 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 72,565 ... ... 18,235 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 140,110 ... ... 33,450 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 131,050 ... ... 30,470 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 121,160 ... ... 27,755 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 111,745 ... ... 24,340 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 102,675 ... ... 20,240 ... ...
$100,000 and over 728,325 ... ... 100,600 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 205,845 ... ... 38,090 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 149,570 ... ... 24,330 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 178,280 ... ... 23,445 ... ...
$200,000 and over 194,630 ... ... 14,730 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,967,380 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Under $5,000 48,175 ... ... 7,145 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 31,565 ... ... 7,885 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 49,785 ... ... 12,545 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 75,575 ... ... 21,370 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 75,690 ... ... 23,030 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 78,360 ... ... 22,365 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 82,540 ... ... 25,495 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 87,000 ... ... 23,945 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 89,295 ... ... 22,630 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 87,435 ... ... 21,635 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 167,070 ... ... 40,585 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 152,470 ... ... 35,920 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 139,615 ... ... 29,795 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 123,875 ... ... 24,160 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 106,420 ... ... 19,275 ... ...
$100,000 and over 572,520 ... ... 64,210 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 204,555 ... ... 31,985 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 133,630 ... ... 15,940 ... ...
$150,000 and over 234,340 ... ... 16,280 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 1,418,695 ... ... 269,560 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 92,279 ... ... 77,529 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 80,950 ... ... 66,728 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.3 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 381,755 ... ... 121,200 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 83,997 ... ... 71,495 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 73,015 ... ... 61,883 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 745,680 ... ... 97,460 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 112,062 ... ... 104,981 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 97,348 ... ... 88,099 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 3.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 240,690 ... ... 43,560 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,356 ... ... 45,597 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,125 ... ... 42,309 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 1,418,175 ... ... 269,510 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 126,555 ... ... 93,027 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 101,479 ... ... 76,371 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 381,845 ... ... 121,285 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 120,732 ... ... 85,511 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 94,620 ... ... 70,143 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 746,125 ... ... 97,490 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 148,376 ... ... 119,890 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 118,509 ... ... 97,021 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 239,190 ... ... 43,470 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 73,147 ... ... 54,587 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,554 ... ... 47,700 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 710,010 335,120 374,890 157,715 73,825 83,890
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 32,181 32,948 31,573 28,180 30,235 26,673
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,543 30,010 29,180 25,848 27,176 24,859
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 708,525 333,920 374,605 157,410 73,440 83,970
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 47,700 50,146 45,520 36,847 38,945 35,012
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 38,832 40,028 37,766 30,893 31,946 29,973
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 5,370,515 2,605,995 2,764,520 908,340 440,700 467,640
In the bottom half of the distribution 2,635,600 1,252,915 1,382,690 519,830 244,725 275,105
In the bottom decile 626,795 302,630 324,165 105,810 49,730 56,080
In the second decile 553,235 255,400 297,840 112,825 49,900 62,920
In the third decile 503,590 237,300 266,285 102,515 48,345 54,175
In the fourth decile 478,745 228,975 249,770 100,645 48,515 52,130
In the fifth decile 473,240 228,615 244,630 98,030 48,235 49,800
In the top half of the distribution 2,734,920 1,353,085 1,381,835 388,510 195,975 192,540
In the sixth decile 476,880 231,510 245,375 94,350 47,240 47,110
In the seventh decile 489,145 239,025 250,120 89,765 45,260 44,505
In the eighth decile 516,090 254,485 261,605 83,140 41,815 41,330
In the ninth decile 568,130 282,000 286,135 69,850 35,450 34,400
In the top decile 684,665 346,070 338,600 51,410 26,210 25,195
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 5,370,520 2,605,995 2,764,525 898,345 435,895 462,450
0 to 17 years 1,077,570 553,445 524,125 159,820 81,670 78,150
0 to 5 years 337,255 172,765 164,490 49,595 25,280 24,310
18 to 64 years 3,542,115 1,714,060 1,828,055 565,395 274,120 291,275
65 years and over 750,830 338,490 412,345 173,125 80,100 93,025
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 873,325 411,775 461,550 154,955 70,415 84,540
0 to 17 years 223,495 115,235 108,260 35,525 18,145 17,380
0 to 5 years 72,435 37,260 35,175 12,740 6,470 6,275
18 to 64 years 542,900 254,105 288,795 88,355 40,375 47,985
65 years and over 106,920 42,430 64,490 31,075 11,890 19,185
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 16.3 15.8 16.7 17.2 16.2 18.3
0 to 17 years (%) 20.7 20.8 20.7 22.2 22.2 22.2
0 to 5 years (%) 21.5 21.6 21.4 25.7 25.6 25.8
18 to 64 years (%) 15.3 14.8 15.8 15.6 14.7 16.5
65 years and over (%) 14.2 12.5 15.6 17.9 14.8 20.6
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 732,405 350,620 381,780 70,745 34,290 36,460
0 to 17 years 173,895 89,620 84,270 15,285 7,805 7,485
0 to 5 years 56,775 29,135 27,640 5,645 2,870 2,775
18 to 64 years 487,620 234,110 253,505 52,220 25,185 27,030
65 years and over 70,895 26,885 44,005 3,240 1,295 1,945
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 13.6 13.5 13.8 7.9 7.9 7.9
0 to 17 years (%) 16.1 16.2 16.1 9.6 9.6 9.6
0 to 5 years (%) 16.8 16.9 16.8 11.4 11.4 11.4
18 to 64 years (%) 13.8 13.7 13.9 9.2 9.2 9.3
65 years and over (%) 9.4 7.9 10.7 1.9 1.6 2.1
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 5,371,025 2,606,395 2,764,630 908,340 440,730 467,605
Official languages 5,119,210 2,506,430 2,612,780 905,700 439,525 466,180
English 5,114,880 2,504,655 2,610,225 905,020 439,215 465,805
French 433,650 187,295 246,355 95,740 42,150 53,585
Non-official languages 2,980,865 1,420,145 1,560,715 64,100 31,380 32,725
Aboriginal languages 985 405 585 5,645 2,685 2,960
Algonquian languages 825 350 475 5,575 2,635 2,935
Blackfoot 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 185 85 100 20 15 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 55 30 20 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 25 0 15 10 0 0
Woods Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 90 35 55 10 10 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 45 25 20 5,550 2,625 2,920
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 45 25 25 5,540 2,625 2,920
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 595 240 355 10 0 10
Algonquin 15 10 10 0 0 0
Ojibway 560 230 330 10 0 10
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 15 15 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 10 10 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 0 0 0 10 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 25 10 15 35 25 15
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 0 10 30 15 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 10 0
Iroquoian languages 55 15 40 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 45 15 35 10 10 0
Oneida 10 10 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 15 10 10 10 0 10
Salish languages 0 0 10 10 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 10 10 0
Siouan languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 10 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 10 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 25 20 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 2,979,935 1,419,770 1,560,165 58,490 28,715 29,770
Afro-Asiatic languages 203,300 101,890 101,410 10,730 5,745 4,985
Berber languages 235 135 100 25 15 15
Kabyle 75 40 30 25 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 165 95 70 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 20,380 8,885 11,490 155 65 95
Bilen 75 45 30 20 15 10
Oromo 1,390 590 800 40 15 20
Somali 18,905 8,230 10,675 75 25 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 20 10 10
Semitic languages 183,945 93,490 90,450 10,635 5,715 4,925
Amharic 11,365 5,280 6,080 260 135 120
Arabic 119,665 61,755 57,905 9,685 5,185 4,500
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 11,995 5,860 6,140 10 10 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 2,080 1,040 1,035 0 0 0
Harari 1,250 635 615 0 0 0
Hebrew 37,745 19,225 18,520 630 370 260
Maltese 4,165 2,035 2,130 25 0 25
Tigrigna 5,940 2,775 3,170 140 65 70
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,060 515 550 40 20 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 700 325 375 15 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 65,060 29,925 35,130 575 260 310
Khmer (Cambodian) 3,970 1,730 2,240 15 0 10
Vietnamese 61,350 28,340 33,010 555 255 300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 40 0 40 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 200,765 80,115 120,645 3,035 1,275 1,760
Bikol 570 255 310 10 0 10
Cebuano 7,130 2,860 4,265 185 80 100
Fijian 45 20 25 10 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,460 985 1,475 45 20 30
Ilocano 12,560 4,930 7,635 70 20 55
Malagasy 90 45 45 10 0 0
Malay 7,015 3,215 3,800 80 25 60
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,565 710 855 10 10 0
Pangasinan 435 190 245 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 188,840 74,950 113,890 2,835 1,195 1,635
Waray-Waray 320 100 220 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,255 525 730 35 15 20
Creole languages 16,380 7,360 9,020 360 185 175
Haitian Creole 640 285 350 35 20 15
Creole, n.o.s. 8,935 4,015 4,925 120 60 65
Creole languages, n.i.e. 6,960 3,115 3,845 210 115 100
Dravidian languages 170,055 84,545 85,505 1,365 785 580
Kannada 4,300 2,140 2,155 75 45 35
Malayalam 16,600 8,450 8,150 560 310 250
Tamil 140,900 69,315 71,585 450 260 190
Telugu 13,070 7,200 5,875 350 215 135
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 430 220 210 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 25 15 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,670,260 812,610 857,650 30,820 15,070 15,755
Albanian 14,895 7,440 7,450 405 185 215
Armenian 14,750 7,035 7,715 80 45 30
Balto-Slavic languages 284,385 132,330 152,055 4,095 1,935 2,160
Baltic languages 6,090 2,475 3,610 110 35 80
Latvian 2,500 1,045 1,450 50 15 35
Lithuanian 3,595 1,430 2,165 55 15 40
Slavic languages 279,935 130,535 149,400 4,010 1,910 2,105
Belarusan 915 480 440 10 0 10
Bosnian 4,205 2,040 2,170 145 60 80
Bulgarian 7,750 3,770 3,980 75 35 35
Croatian 21,210 10,340 10,865 275 105 165
Czech 5,935 2,820 3,115 210 95 110
Macedonian 15,485 7,385 8,100 90 55 30
Polish 77,395 35,400 41,995 900 410 490
Russian 107,415 49,880 57,540 1,945 970 970
Serbian 26,595 13,150 13,440 180 85 95
Serbo-Croatian 2,775 1,330 1,440 115 70 50
Slovak 5,750 2,655 3,100 145 70 75
Slovene (Slovenian) 3,940 1,735 2,210 35 10 20
Ukrainian 36,660 16,375 20,285 425 180 245
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 600 350 250 0 0 0
Celtic languages 1,780 915 865 1,070 495 580
Scottish Gaelic 595 300 295 910 400 505
Welsh 215 95 120 35 25 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 970 520 450 155 80 75
Germanic languages 72,330 34,390 37,940 9,225 4,490 4,740
Afrikaans 3,975 1,955 2,015 320 140 175
Danish 1,865 840 1,025 235 125 110
Dutch 9,510 4,470 5,045 2,105 935 1,165
Frisian 145 60 90 60 30 30
German 49,225 23,465 25,760 6,335 3,180 3,155
Icelandic 120 55 65 100 40 60
Norwegian 870 415 455 150 105 40
Swedish 2,375 1,085 1,290 245 115 130
Vlaams (Flemish) 250 105 145 20 10 15
Yiddish 6,480 3,185 3,300 30 15 15
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 85 45 45 125 45 85
Greek 57,745 28,385 29,355 1,315 670 645
Indo-Iranian languages 735,150 371,350 363,800 6,535 3,635 2,900
Indo-Aryan languages 612,745 310,215 302,530 4,935 2,790 2,140
Bengali 47,600 24,185 23,415 625 350 275
Gujarati 85,245 42,705 42,540 240 150 90
Hindi 201,555 102,590 98,970 2,270 1,300 975
Kashmiri 460 230 230 15 0 10
Konkani 4,875 2,200 2,670 15 15 0
Marathi 8,470 4,365 4,100 135 85 45
Nepali 6,345 3,140 3,205 620 315 305
Oriya (Odia) 900 430 465 20 10 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 235,230 120,835 114,395 1,010 570 445
Sindhi 9,210 4,295 4,915 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 14,575 7,335 7,240 245 125 120
Urdu 180,400 91,380 89,020 1,090 660 425
Iranian languages 127,535 63,570 63,965 1,625 865 755
Kurdish 3,760 2,120 1,635 185 110 75
Pashto 10,905 5,795 5,110 85 55 30
Persian (Farsi) 117,090 58,090 58,995 1,385 725 660
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 3,395 1,840 1,555 75 40 35
Italic (Romance) languages 525,885 248,355 277,525 9,365 4,270 5,100
Catalan 305 155 145 15 10 10
Italian 199,425 94,670 104,750 1,665 845 820
Portuguese 125,025 59,945 65,080 910 480 430
Romanian 27,960 12,960 15,000 240 140 105
Spanish 195,365 91,080 104,280 6,990 3,020 3,970
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 625 305 315 70 55 20
Japanese 17,015 7,335 9,680 865 335 530
Kartvelian languages 1,455 740 715 0 0 0
Georgian 1,455 740 715 0 10 0
Korean 61,135 28,600 32,535 1,530 685 850
Mongolic languages 440 190 250 10 0 10
Mongolian 445 190 255 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 46,505 22,145 24,365 1,340 715 620
Akan (Twi) 13,440 6,225 7,215 65 40 30
Bamanankan 200 115 90 10 10 10
Edo 1,875 820 1,055 10 10 0
Ewe 505 260 240 80 50 30
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 455 235 220 10 10 0
Ga 985 475 510 30 15 20
Ganda 830 395 435 60 15 40
Igbo 2,905 1,440 1,460 70 45 30
Lingala 2,015 875 1,140 30 15 15
Rundi (Kirundi) 510 250 255 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 655 285 370 130 65 65
Shona 1,105 485 620 65 40 35
Swahili 10,070 4,960 5,110 370 200 175
Wolof 410 190 225 35 15 20
Yoruba 7,685 3,850 3,830 250 125 125
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 6,145 2,845 3,300 300 175 130
Nilo-Saharan languages 450 255 195 50 30 20
Dinka 65 50 20 0 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 385 210 175 45 30 10
Sign languages 5,265 2,275 2,990 1,605 555 1,045
American Sign Language 3,045 1,150 1,895 795 235 555
Quebec Sign Language 10 0 10 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 2,290 1,165 1,130 815 325 495
Sino-Tibetan languages 570,420 267,755 302,665 7,135 3,615 3,515
Chinese languages 563,390 264,295 299,095 7,115 3,610 3,500
Cantonese 300,575 139,720 160,855 1,555 730 820
Hakka 7,110 3,120 3,990 45 25 25
Mandarin 308,025 143,345 164,680 5,435 2,720 2,710
Min Dong 710 290 420 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,725 6,150 7,575 195 75 120
Wu (Shanghainese) 6,805 3,170 3,640 60 35 30
Chinese, n.o.s. 11,310 5,130 6,180 575 340 245
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 135 75 65 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 7,410 3,665 3,745 20 10 15
Burmese 1,325 605 720 0 0 0
Karenic languages 250 115 135 0 0 0
Tibetan 5,420 2,705 2,720 20 10 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 495 285 210 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 4,720 2,005 2,715 240 110 130
Lao 2,635 1,250 1,385 20 0 10
Thai 2,340 880 1,465 220 100 120
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 0 0 0
Turkic languages 24,065 12,495 11,575 620 320 300
Azerbaijani 2,625 1,330 1,300 20 20 0
Turkish 20,195 10,535 9,665 480 225 255
Uyghur 490 225 260 15 0 10
Uzbek 785 425 365 105 60 40
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 540 250 290 10 10 0
Uralic languages 25,660 11,605 14,055 430 200 230
Estonian 2,750 1,190 1,560 50 25 20
Finnish 2,450 1,025 1,425 120 55 70
Hungarian 20,515 9,410 11,105 255 115 140
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 2,275 1,175 1,100 75 40 35
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 5,371,020 2,606,395 2,764,635 908,340 440,735 467,605
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 4,666,240 2,271,285 2,394,950 878,415 425,340 453,070
Canadian citizens aged under 18 988,125 507,650 480,475 159,440 81,575 77,870
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 3,678,115 1,763,635 1,914,475 718,970 343,770 375,200
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 704,790 335,105 369,680 29,930 15,395 14,535
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 5,371,020 2,606,390 2,764,635 908,340 440,730 467,605
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 2,647,660 1,325,780 1,321,875 842,760 407,740 435,015
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 2,588,715 1,213,600 1,375,110 55,675 27,270 28,405
Before 1981 570,800 264,690 306,105 19,200 9,335 9,865
1981 to 1990 354,720 169,415 185,300 4,800 2,330 2,470
1991 to 2000 615,195 286,895 328,300 6,705 3,140 3,560
2001 to 2010 701,370 328,685 372,685 13,185 6,540 6,645
2001 to 2005 364,605 171,720 192,885 5,105 2,500 2,600
2006 to 2010 336,765 156,965 179,800 8,080 4,035 4,045
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 346,635 163,920 182,715 11,790 5,925 5,865
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 134,650 67,010 67,640 9,900 5,720 4,185
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 2,588,710 1,213,605 1,375,110 55,675 27,270 28,410
Under 5 years 210,560 104,680 105,885 7,280 3,495 3,785
5 to 14 years 425,730 214,310 211,420 10,445 5,240 5,205
15 to 24 years 561,010 248,975 312,035 10,170 4,670 5,500
25 to 44 years 1,112,050 520,805 591,245 22,980 11,315 11,660
45 years and over 279,360 124,830 154,525 4,800 2,550 2,250
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 2,588,715 1,213,605 1,375,115 55,680 27,270 28,410
Americas 393,895 174,345 219,550 10,610 4,830 5,780
Brazil 10,010 4,705 5,305 175 75 100
Colombia 16,110 7,390 8,715 175 90 85
El Salvador 10,615 5,280 5,335 95 50 45
Guyana 67,295 29,760 37,535 170 85 90
Haiti 2,555 1,200 1,355 55 30 30
Jamaica 97,095 40,495 56,600 480 210 275
Mexico 10,595 4,710 5,885 325 155 175
Peru 7,685 3,415 4,270 105 35 75
Trinidad and Tobago 41,765 18,320 23,445 220 120 100
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 43,175 20,260 22,915 7,375 3,320 4,055
Other places of birth in Americas 86,995 38,800 48,195 1,430 675 750
Europe 568,320 267,530 300,790 22,110 11,195 10,920
Bosnia and Herzegovina 9,230 4,565 4,665 210 115 100
Croatia 11,040 5,225 5,810 180 75 105
France 6,595 3,095 3,500 610 330 280
Germany 19,960 9,295 10,665 2,600 1,270 1,330
Greece 26,890 13,115 13,780 505 270 235
Hungary 11,185 5,045 6,140 110 40 65
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 7,445 3,635 3,810 475 225 255
Italy 95,175 46,030 49,150 525 310 215
Netherlands 5,940 2,870 3,075 1,645 790 855
Poland 53,330 23,935 29,390 630 265 365
Portugal 66,340 31,825 34,515 220 140 80
Romania 23,965 10,890 13,075 180 100 80
Russian Federation 33,130 14,300 18,830 585 270 315
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 12,690 6,140 6,550 90 45 45
Ukraine 31,045 14,215 16,830 335 145 195
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 84,810 40,430 44,375 11,275 5,815 5,460
Other places of birth in Europe 69,555 32,920 36,630 1,930 985 945
Africa 147,790 71,030 76,760 3,525 1,855 1,675
Algeria 1,205 640 565 25 15 15
Egypt 23,285 12,065 11,215 770 395 370
Ethiopia 10,785 4,910 5,870 185 105 85
Kenya 10,980 5,025 5,955 125 75 50
Morocco 3,395 1,655 1,740 80 50 30
Nigeria 15,970 7,910 8,065 350 185 165
Somalia 10,780 4,310 6,470 65 30 35
South Africa, Republic of 12,360 5,990 6,370 460 205 250
Other places of birth in Africa 59,020 28,520 30,505 1,465 790 675
Asia 1,471,940 697,390 774,555 18,955 9,100 9,855
Afghanistan 24,510 12,230 12,275 100 40 60
Bangladesh 31,885 16,065 15,820 315 180 135
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 262,175 119,475 142,700 2,830 1,140 1,685
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 97,705 45,890 51,815 280 130 155
India 297,730 148,545 149,190 2,225 1,190 1,040
IranCensus data footnote 61 73,340 36,520 36,815 970 525 440
Iraq 27,770 13,840 13,930 525 250 285
Japan 5,715 1,850 3,865 225 60 170
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 44,745 20,860 23,890 870 340 530
Lebanon 12,970 6,975 6,000 1,370 755 610
Pakistan 110,255 55,690 54,565 615 315 295
Philippines 187,510 76,805 110,710 2,570 1,035 1,540
Sri Lanka 98,025 47,845 50,180 310 140 175
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 10,545 5,285 5,250 1,150 565 580
Taiwan 14,705 6,405 8,300 225 100 120
Viet Nam 57,865 26,180 31,690 450 205 245
Other places of birth in Asia 114,505 56,925 57,575 3,930 2,130 1,795
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 6,770 3,320 3,450 480 295 180
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 54 346,635 163,920 182,715 11,785 5,920 5,870
Americas 39,310 18,740 20,570 1,390 675 715
Brazil 2,465 1,165 1,305 95 40 55
Colombia 2,495 1,175 1,320 15 0 15
Cuba 1,150 510 635 70 40 30
Haiti 865 415 450 20 15 0
Jamaica 7,205 3,760 3,440 195 100 95
Mexico 2,870 1,360 1,510 105 55 45
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 7,605 3,850 3,755 615 310 305
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,790 825 965 15 10 10
Other places of birth in Americas 12,860 5,660 7,195 275 115 165
Europe 30,555 14,975 15,580 2,210 1,165 1,045
France 1,360 660 700 110 55 55
Germany 875 475 400 215 110 100
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,445 905 540 75 50 25
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 750 350 400 25 10 15
Romania 1,415 555 860 40 25 15
Russian Federation 3,845 1,400 2,440 180 75 100
Ukraine 3,580 1,655 1,925 140 55 80
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 3,585 2,160 1,425 1,080 620 460
Other places of birth in Europe 13,695 6,810 6,885 355 165 190
Africa 23,910 11,705 12,200 1,085 600 485
Algeria 195 85 105 15 0 10
Cameroon 800 350 445 0 0 10
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 550 240 310 55 30 25
Côte d'Ivoire 280 135 145 0 0 0
Egypt 5,540 2,885 2,655 205 105 95
Eritrea 1,060 525 535 70 40 30
Ethiopia 1,655 745 910 45 35 10
Morocco 350 140 210 30 15 10
Nigeria 4,695 2,280 2,415 200 100 100
Somalia 1,115 530 590 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 770 405 360 80 35 45
Tunisia 125 85 35 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 6,770 3,295 3,475 365 220 150
Asia 251,635 117,765 133,875 7,035 3,435 3,600
Afghanistan 4,500 2,235 2,260 20 0 20
Bangladesh 6,780 3,360 3,420 80 50 30
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 48,955 21,765 27,185 985 465 520
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,740 700 1,040 10 0 0
India 57,455 28,890 28,570 900 490 410
IranCensus data footnote 61 18,565 8,985 9,575 260 135 125
Iraq 7,840 3,890 3,955 245 125 120
Israel 1,600 840 765 280 180 100
Japan 930 250 685 70 25 50
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,815 2,190 2,625 225 75 150
Lebanon 1,365 745 620 75 35 40
Nepal 2,415 1,235 1,180 185 95 85
Pakistan 20,360 9,960 10,400 145 80 65
Philippines 42,735 17,680 25,050 1,500 640 860
Saudi Arabia 2,020 1,030 990 125 75 50
Sri Lanka 7,095 3,095 3,995 100 55 50
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 5,365 2,790 2,570 890 420 460
Taiwan 755 305 450 0 0 0
Turkey 2,055 1,145 905 100 55 40
United Arab Emirates 3,175 1,605 1,575 70 45 20
Viet Nam 2,605 1,020 1,585 65 20 45
Other places of birth in Asia 8,510 4,035 4,470 715 370 345
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 1,230 740 490 70 50 20
Australia 955 600 355 35 30 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 270 140 135 35 15 15
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 5,371,020 2,606,395 2,764,630 908,340 440,735 467,605
First generationCensus data footnote 69 2,753,115 1,295,920 1,457,195 70,310 35,320 34,990
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 1,541,070 777,190 763,880 69,125 33,765 35,360
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 1,076,835 533,280 543,555 768,905 371,645 397,260
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 2,051,830 965,135 1,086,695 37,000 18,195 18,805
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 1,023,350 505,520 517,835 21,830 11,270 10,560
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 409,525 251,475 158,050 8,710 5,865 2,845
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 613,825 254,045 359,780 13,115 5,405 7,710
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 690,870 282,355 408,515 10,415 4,455 5,955
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 308,760 164,150 144,605 4,520 2,345 2,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 28,845 13,110 15,735 235 120 115
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 5,371,025 2,606,390 2,764,630 908,340 440,730 467,605
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 39,035 18,255 20,780 51,495 24,900 26,595
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 36,845 17,110 19,735 49,935 24,175 25,765
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 23,465 10,830 12,640 25,830 12,460 13,370
Métis 12,830 6,030 6,800 23,315 11,325 11,985
Inuk (Inuit) 550 255 300 795 385 410
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 975 465 510 835 425 410
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,215 680 540 725 300 420
Non-Aboriginal identity 5,331,990 2,588,140 2,743,850 856,850 415,835 441,015
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 5,371,025 2,606,390 2,764,635 908,340 440,735 467,610
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 12,605 5,825 6,785 18,940 9,135 9,805
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 5,358,415 2,600,565 2,757,850 889,405 431,595 457,800
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 5,371,020 2,606,390 2,764,630 908,340 440,735 467,610
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 6,375 2,865 3,510 15,055 7,255 7,805
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 6,220 2,790 3,425 14,780 7,120 7,655
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 4,945 2,185 2,760 11,995 5,790 6,210
Métis single ancestry 1,155 560 600 2,560 1,245 1,315
Inuit single ancestry 115 45 70 220 85 135
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 160 75 85 275 135 145
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 105 50 55 210 95 115
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 20 10 10 25 20 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 15 10 15 30 20 15
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 15 10 10 10 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 55,150 25,815 29,330 58,980 27,665 31,315
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 53,685 25,160 28,530 56,830 26,660 30,170
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40,680 19,105 21,565 34,375 15,975 18,400
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 12,265 5,720 6,540 21,200 10,120 11,080
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 750 335 415 1,255 560 690
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,460 655 800 2,145 1,005 1,140
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,250 550 705 1,850 855 995
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 130 55 70 135 50 80
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 80 50 30 130 90 45
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 30 10 20
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 5,309,500 2,577,710 2,731,790 834,300 405,810 428,495
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 5,371,025 2,606,395 2,764,635 908,340 440,735 467,605
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 2,910,660 1,400,000 1,510,655 58,650 29,305 29,350
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 932,145 470,380 461,760 7,910 4,385 3,525
Chinese 618,280 294,255 324,025 8,640 4,210 4,435
Black 430,280 198,790 231,490 21,915 10,735 11,175
Filipino 246,415 105,285 141,130 3,400 1,485 1,920
Latin American 126,485 60,725 65,755 1,685 820 865
Arab 100,155 51,885 48,270 8,110 4,375 3,735
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 80,335 37,780 42,560 1,195 525 670
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 120,685 60,285 60,400 1,540 805 740
Korean 68,155 32,470 35,685 1,540 685 855
Japanese 19,515 8,415 11,095 695 295 405
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 75,005 34,935 40,070 630 300 330
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 93,210 44,785 48,425 1,385 690 695
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 2,460,360 1,206,390 1,253,975 849,690 411,430 438,260
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 5,371,025 2,606,390 2,764,630 908,340 440,730 467,610
North American Aboriginal origins 61,525 28,680 32,840 74,040 34,920 39,115
First Nations (North American Indian) 47,150 21,970 25,175 48,640 22,805 25,835
Inuit 1,125 515 610 1,840 830 1,010
Métis 14,890 6,945 7,950 26,025 12,435 13,585
Other North American origins 659,555 326,935 332,620 410,825 197,970 212,855
Acadian 3,660 1,810 1,850 23,700 11,050 12,650
American 44,030 21,480 22,550 7,515 3,730 3,785
Canadian 623,605 309,300 314,305 387,360 186,955 200,405
New Brunswicker 80 50 30 35 15 20
Newfoundlander 2,605 1,325 1,285 1,750 835 910
Nova Scotian 595 270 330 1,295 625 665
Ontarian 575 340 235 95 65 35
Québécois 1,400 685 720 380 190 185
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 220 120 100 20 0 15
European origins 2,413,560 1,173,265 1,240,300 621,525 299,755 321,760
British Isles origins 1,074,255 524,990 549,260 513,725 246,085 267,645
Channel Islander 400 210 190 90 25 60
Cornish 175 90 85 105 45 65
English 605,385 296,180 309,205 262,375 124,610 137,765
Irish 456,650 218,130 238,520 195,865 91,260 104,605
Manx 720 425 295 145 70 70
Scottish 452,050 218,755 233,290 272,880 129,640 143,240
Welsh 47,510 22,785 24,730 17,135 8,105 9,030
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 92,185 44,145 48,040 18,975 8,955 10,020
French origins 212,840 100,750 112,095 149,665 70,095 79,570
Alsatian 320 125 200 25 20 10
Breton 55 35 20 15 10 10
Corsican 55 25 25 20 20 0
French 212,520 100,605 111,915 149,625 70,065 79,565
Western European origins (except French origins) 331,540 160,995 170,550 125,110 59,420 65,690
Austrian 26,905 13,040 13,865 1,775 880 895
Bavarian 135 50 80 10 10 10
Belgian 8,330 3,800 4,530 2,615 1,320 1,305
Dutch 78,240 37,405 40,835 32,045 14,640 17,410
Flemish 790 375 415 160 80 80
Frisian 350 205 145 50 20 30
German 229,980 112,255 117,725 97,555 46,450 51,100
Luxembourger 260 130 135 30 20 10
Swiss 12,710 6,340 6,365 2,705 1,335 1,375
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 480 225 255 140 75 60
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 59,615 28,865 30,755 14,985 7,075 7,910
Danish 12,805 6,390 6,415 3,700 1,695 2,005
Finnish 13,915 6,490 7,425 1,140 505 630
Icelandic 3,415 1,700 1,705 660 295 370
Norwegian 14,525 7,170 7,350 5,170 2,535 2,635
Swedish 16,290 7,525 8,770 3,565 1,575 1,990
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 3,115 1,485 1,630 1,365 750 620
Eastern European origins 547,800 260,365 287,440 29,685 14,315 15,370
Bulgarian 10,575 5,165 5,415 280 130 145
Byelorussian 7,840 3,830 4,015 195 85 105
Czech 15,200 7,335 7,870 1,165 620 545
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 4,075 1,935 2,135 420 175 245
Estonian 6,865 3,200 3,665 345 185 165
Hungarian 54,240 26,295 27,945 2,700 1,320 1,380
Latvian 8,960 4,185 4,775 380 160 220
Lithuanian 18,260 8,760 9,500 1,150 510 635
Moldovan 2,915 1,495 1,415 10 0 10
Polish 217,410 103,490 113,920 11,575 5,525 6,050
Romanian 47,340 22,500 24,840 1,190 540 650
Russian 133,800 62,215 71,585 4,775 2,210 2,570
Slovak 13,180 6,350 6,835 610 320 290
Ukrainian 130,370 62,245 68,130 9,115 4,475 4,640
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 7,120 3,335 3,785 310 150 160
Southern European origins 885,785 435,925 449,855 28,680 13,790 14,890
Albanian 17,125 8,655 8,465 285 140 145
Bosnian 6,150 2,995 3,150 155 75 75
Catalan 165 105 60 0 0 0
Croatian 32,740 16,365 16,375 680 325 360
Cypriot 2,355 1,195 1,160 40 30 15
Greek 92,410 46,340 46,070 3,360 1,705 1,650
Italian 421,900 209,670 212,230 15,620 7,605 8,015
Kosovar 480 255 225 255 115 145
Macedonian 25,245 12,585 12,660 165 90 80
Maltese 16,145 7,995 8,155 440 215 220
Montenegrin 1,420 680 740 20 10 10
Portuguese 191,040 92,890 98,150 3,580 1,700 1,880
Serbian 31,710 15,945 15,770 255 120 135
Sicilian 1,370 690 675 40 20 15
Slovenian 11,400 5,655 5,745 150 70 85
Spanish 99,960 46,885 53,080 4,300 1,875 2,425
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 5,865 2,810 3,060 400 205 200
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 480 205 275 85 50 40
Other European origins 70,120 35,070 35,045 5,465 2,845 2,625
Basque 755 360 395 160 75 85
Jewish 57,840 29,035 28,800 2,040 1,040 1,000
Roma (Gypsy) 1,150 545 605 135 110 25
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 895 475 420 25 25 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 9,935 4,875 5,060 3,145 1,610 1,535
Caribbean origins 333,840 151,150 182,690 5,220 2,580 2,640
Antiguan 2,390 1,050 1,340 100 50 55
Bahamian 1,200 610 590 230 105 115
Barbadian 17,490 7,935 9,550 575 300 275
Bermudan 930 430 500 185 90 100
Carib 1,745 625 1,120 45 30 10
Cuban 8,800 4,000 4,795 340 145 195
Dominican 6,160 2,945 3,220 150 85 65
Grenadian 12,185 5,235 6,945 35 20 20
Guadeloupean 40 10 30 0 0 0
Haitian 5,020 2,375 2,645 115 50 65
Jamaican 193,360 87,610 105,750 2,075 1,050 1,025
Kittitian/Nevisian 1,785 850 935 45 15 30
Martinican 150 50 100 10 10 0
Montserratan 425 195 225 10 10 0
Puerto Rican 675 355 325 115 40 75
St. Lucian 5,310 2,305 3,005 65 20 50
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 42,230 19,320 22,905 325 170 155
Vincentian/Grenadinian 9,995 4,200 5,795 35 20 15
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 44,630 19,830 24,800 785 420 365
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 12,890 5,740 7,145 330 155 180
Latin, Central and South American origins 202,120 95,220 106,905 3,055 1,525 1,525
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 6,755 3,135 3,620 185 90 100
Arawak 680 305 375 0 0 0
Argentinian 7,850 3,800 4,045 65 40 25
Belizean 335 150 180 25 20 10
Bolivian 1,240 600 645 40 20 15
Brazilian 12,250 5,925 6,320 280 140 135
Chilean 9,985 4,805 5,180 130 80 45
Colombian 23,130 11,070 12,065 430 210 225
Costa Rican 1,720 890 835 35 10 25
Ecuadorian 17,005 8,040 8,965 50 20 30
Guatemalan 5,575 2,680 2,895 90 65 35
Guyanese 55,335 25,270 30,060 350 160 195
Hispanic 3,455 1,690 1,765 60 35 25
Honduran 1,670 755 915 50 35 20
Maya 1,105 545 555 70 35 30
Mexican 18,380 8,520 9,860 810 415 395
Nicaraguan 3,520 1,700 1,815 45 20 25
Panamanian 1,715 745 970 25 10 15
Paraguayan 275 120 150 0 0 0
Peruvian 10,025 4,655 5,370 180 85 95
Salvadorean 14,435 7,115 7,315 110 75 35
Uruguayan 3,040 1,570 1,475 15 0 20
Venezuelan 7,825 3,550 4,285 80 50 30
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 8,800 4,320 4,480 185 80 105
African origins 257,720 125,440 132,280 17,655 8,560 9,095
Central and West African origins 57,350 28,290 29,060 1,335 700 635
Akan 705 400 305 10 0 10
Angolan 1,010 480 530 10 0 10
Ashanti 1,055 535 515 0 10 0
Beninese 370 190 180 20 10 10
Burkinabe 100 40 55 0 0 10
Cameroonian 2,445 1,205 1,240 70 35 35
Chadian 185 95 90 0 0 0
Congolese 3,920 1,865 2,050 180 95 85
Edo 925 485 440 0 0 0
Ewe 160 90 70 0 0 0
Gabonese 50 10 35 10 0 0
Gambian 550 250 295 10 0 10
Ghanaian 19,995 9,485 10,510 185 105 85
Guinean 620 325 300 30 20 10
Ibo 1,460 760 705 90 50 40
Ivorian 615 285 330 10 0 0
Liberian 295 125 170 15 10 10
Malian 265 140 125 10 0 10
Malinké 225 105 120 15 10 10
Nigerian 18,855 9,540 9,310 445 240 210
Peulh 65 35 25 0 10 0
Senegalese 530 280 250 10 10 0
Sierra Leonean 815 400 410 80 45 35
Togolese 315 205 105 70 30 35
Wolof 45 20 20 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,735 1,460 1,275 65 25 45
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 2,785 1,365 1,420 120 65 50
North African origins 50,800 26,105 24,695 2,030 1,045 980
Algerian 1,650 810 840 85 45 40
Berber 665 360 305 70 50 20
Coptic 1,640 855 785 30 10 20
Dinka 15 10 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 33,855 17,375 16,475 1,295 695 600
Libyan 1,260 675 595 215 105 110
Maure 235 135 110 10 0 10
Moroccan 8,380 4,340 4,050 130 60 70
Sudanese 3,610 1,755 1,855 130 50 80
Tunisian 1,060 570 495 65 25 35
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 825 445 380 90 40 50
Southern and East African origins 78,235 37,260 40,970 1,865 920 945
Afrikaner 315 160 155 25 10 20
Amhara 490 235 255 10 10 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 285 160 125 10 10 0
Burundian 650 360 290 10 0 0
Djiboutian 210 100 110 0 0 0
Eritrean 7,555 3,650 3,910 160 85 75
Ethiopian 15,900 7,615 8,280 280 120 155
Harari 460 250 210 0 0 0
Kenyan 3,880 1,805 2,080 160 85 75
Malagasy 170 75 95 20 0 15
Mauritian 2,710 1,405 1,305 0 0 0
Oromo 830 370 460 25 15 15
Rwandan 1,065 475 590 105 55 50
Seychellois 150 60 95 0 0 0
Somali 25,400 11,755 13,650 180 75 100
South African 11,025 5,505 5,520 520 255 265
Tanzanian 1,820 910 910 60 45 20
Tigrian 415 210 200 15 0 10
Ugandan 1,935 930 1,005 60 25 40
Zambian 355 175 185 80 35 50
Zimbabwean 1,670 775 900 100 55 45
Zulu 185 100 90 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 5,190 2,250 2,940 170 100 75
Other African origins 75,020 35,540 39,485 12,620 5,990 6,635
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 10,710 4,630 6,080 2,255 1,060 1,195
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 65,110 31,290 33,825 10,460 4,965 5,495
Asian origins 2,352,765 1,139,965 1,212,805 42,500 21,445 21,050
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 317,140 160,115 157,025 17,205 8,915 8,295
Afghan 40,230 20,175 20,055 230 80 150
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 22,105 11,430 10,675 1,600 835 770
Armenian 20,645 10,010 10,635 265 160 110
Assyrian 7,240 3,690 3,550 10 10 0
Azerbaijani 3,280 1,595 1,685 20 20 0
Georgian 2,340 1,195 1,140 20 15 10
Hazara 510 270 240 0 0 0
Iranian 94,955 47,625 47,335 1,405 785 620
Iraqi 27,230 13,595 13,640 595 270 325
Israeli 14,170 7,315 6,855 245 120 120
Jordanian 5,115 2,755 2,365 260 150 115
Kazakh 940 410 525 45 30 20
Kurd 4,290 2,295 2,000 230 120 115
Kuwaiti 330 205 130 245 115 130
Kyrgyz 235 80 150 0 0 0
Lebanese 27,635 14,100 13,540 7,445 3,815 3,630
Palestinian 14,465 7,765 6,695 990 535 455
Pashtun 1,925 1,070 855 30 15 10
Saudi Arabian 1,600 840 760 725 470 255
Syrian 15,545 7,565 7,990 2,190 1,090 1,100
Tajik 1,390 640 750 20 10 10
Tatar 1,750 750 1,000 40 15 25
Turk 22,165 11,210 10,955 690 320 370
Turkmen 400 200 200 10 10 10
Uighur 540 255 285 10 10 0
Uzbek 1,670 820 850 90 60 30
Yemeni 2,450 1,145 1,305 205 105 95
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 9,695 5,005 4,690 780 410 370
South Asian origins 953,545 478,660 474,885 8,495 4,690 3,805
Bangladeshi 23,010 11,790 11,220 240 135 110
Bengali 12,255 6,260 5,995 65 40 20
Bhutanese 150 80 70 225 100 125
East Indian 618,685 310,525 308,160 6,255 3,460 2,795
Goan 3,840 1,770 2,075 10 10 0
Gujarati 4,775 2,475 2,295 10 0 0
Kashmiri 1,305 670 635 0 10 0
Nepali 5,350 2,630 2,720 430 220 210
Pakistani 113,270 57,500 55,770 665 405 260
Punjabi 45,820 23,605 22,215 230 110 115
Sinhalese 3,770 1,840 1,930 40 10 30
Sri Lankan 110,210 53,705 56,505 340 150 190
Tamil 38,690 19,580 19,110 60 30 35
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 47,545 24,110 23,435 470 290 175
East and Southeast Asian origins 1,103,325 511,400 591,925 16,715 7,850 8,870
Burmese 2,075 915 1,165 15 0 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 5,945 2,740 3,205 55 15 40
Chinese 684,395 324,960 359,435 9,695 4,720 4,980
Filipino 265,560 114,395 151,165 3,580 1,585 1,995
Hmong 50 25 25 0 0 0
Indonesian 5,845 2,710 3,130 140 65 75
Japanese 26,485 11,605 14,880 905 385 515
Karen 265 120 145 0 0 0
Korean 71,740 34,180 37,560 1,590 700 895
Laotian 3,805 1,880 1,930 15 0 10
Malaysian 5,335 2,510 2,825 80 30 45
Mongolian 1,890 855 1,035 55 30 30
Singaporean 1,005 455 550 10 10 0
Taiwanese 7,820 3,580 4,240 240 100 140
Thai 3,240 1,225 2,010 245 85 155
Tibetan 5,935 2,975 2,960 10 0 10
Vietnamese 71,425 33,860 37,565 760 355 410
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 3,220 1,585 1,640 75 45 25
Other Asian origins 9,945 4,905 5,040 410 190 215
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 9,945 4,905 5,040 410 190 215
Oceania origins 8,815 4,450 4,365 895 450 445
Australian 5,315 2,775 2,540 490 255 235
New Zealander 1,755 925 830 290 155 130
Pacific Islands origins 1,950 885 1,070 125 55 70
Fijian 1,170 490 685 15 10 10
Hawaiian 175 85 90 25 10 15
Maori 165 95 75 40 20 25
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 100 40 65 20 15 10
Samoan 95 45 45 10 0 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 330 155 175 30 0 20
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Owner 1,276,425 ... ... 276,095 ... ...
Renter 691,140 ... ... 123,595 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 2,300 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Condominium 434,620 ... ... 13,370 ... ...
Not condominium 1,532,935 ... ... 388,625 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 1,967,555 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
No bedrooms 24,005 ... ... 1,140 ... ...
1 bedroom 376,525 ... ... 45,675 ... ...
2 bedrooms 432,060 ... ... 105,410 ... ...
3 bedrooms 556,210 ... ... 158,975 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 578,765 ... ... 90,785 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 1,967,555 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 732,945 ... ... 87,755 ... ...
5 rooms 269,420 ... ... 64,655 ... ...
6 rooms 250,890 ... ... 66,855 ... ...
7 rooms 220,325 ... ... 57,085 ... ...
8 or more rooms 493,975 ... ... 125,635 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.8 ... ... 6.5 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 1,876,310 ... ... 399,855 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 91,250 ... ... 2,130 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Suitable 1,767,780 ... ... 390,445 ... ...
Not suitable 199,770 ... ... 11,540 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1960 or before 413,230 ... ... 112,530 ... ...
1961 to 1980 529,935 ... ... 113,715 ... ...
1981 to 1990 279,160 ... ... 59,105 ... ...
1991 to 2000 246,640 ... ... 49,825 ... ...
2001 to 2005 179,090 ... ... 23,045 ... ...
2006 to 2010 163,020 ... ... 23,925 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 156,485 ... ... 19,840 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,858,255 ... ... 366,615 ... ...
Major repairs needed 109,300 ... ... 35,375 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1 household maintainer 1,124,090 ... ... 241,800 ... ...
2 household maintainers 759,115 ... ... 152,970 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 84,350 ... ... 7,220 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 1,967,560 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
15 to 24 years 47,450 ... ... 14,575 ... ...
25 to 34 years 277,355 ... ... 49,695 ... ...
35 to 44 years 371,615 ... ... 59,550 ... ...
45 to 54 years 454,610 ... ... 77,555 ... ...
55 to 64 years 381,365 ... ... 85,360 ... ...
65 to 74 years 242,735 ... ... 66,865 ... ...
75 to 84 years 137,935 ... ... 35,980 ... ...
85 years and over 54,490 ... ... 12,405 ... ...
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 1,964,415 ... ... 395,860 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 1,292,415 ... ... 310,540 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 671,995 ... ... 85,315 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 553,740 ... ... 74,290 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,276,365 ... ... 273,525 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 62.6 ... ... 55.2 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 27.3 ... ... 12.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,649 ... ... 819 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,755 ... ... 987 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 648,719 ... ... 199,886 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 743,131 ... ... 230,441 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 691,125 ... ... 123,060 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.7 ... ... 12.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 46.9 ... ... 42.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,207 ... ... 849 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,263 ... ... 909 ... ...
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 4,485,730 2,151,895 2,333,830 774,745 372,455 402,295
No certificate, diploma or degree 730,915 345,155 385,765 153,705 79,885 73,825
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 1,147,670 564,185 583,480 195,900 95,205 100,695
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,607,140 1,242,555 1,364,580 425,140 197,365 227,775
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 190,445 124,915 65,530 76,810 54,075 22,735
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 105,015 61,850 43,165 42,625 25,015 17,610
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 85,425 63,060 22,360 34,185 29,060 5,125
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 756,515 330,560 425,950 168,805 67,030 101,775
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 126,335 56,415 69,925 18,380 6,975 11,405
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,533,855 730,670 803,185 161,150 69,290 91,855
Bachelor's degree 1,009,045 465,915 543,125 108,385 45,185 63,205
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 100,985 46,510 54,480 9,495 4,020 5,475
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 42,640 21,280 21,355 4,700 2,595 2,110
Master's degree 335,240 168,965 166,270 32,645 13,840 18,805
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 45,945 28,000 17,945 5,925 3,655 2,270
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 3,020,615 1,447,205 1,573,410 494,505 237,795 256,710
No certificate, diploma or degree 292,270 146,320 145,950 60,280 34,820 25,460
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 647,655 324,200 323,455 116,280 57,600 58,675
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,080,685 976,680 1,104,005 317,950 145,375 172,570
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 129,450 84,010 45,440 52,370 37,255 15,115
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 71,910 41,985 29,930 29,105 17,300 11,810
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 57,540 42,030 15,510 23,265 19,955 3,310
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 589,090 256,645 332,445 128,010 51,890 76,120
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 94,740 42,000 52,740 11,595 4,325 7,275
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,267,410 594,025 673,385 125,970 51,905 74,065
Bachelor's degree 821,300 376,095 445,205 85,240 34,830 50,410
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 81,920 36,340 45,580 6,895 2,610 4,285
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 34,910 16,305 18,605 3,775 1,850 1,925
Master's degree 293,070 144,435 148,630 26,025 10,380 15,640
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 36,215 20,850 15,365 4,045 2,240 1,805
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 4,485,725 2,151,900 2,333,825 774,750 372,455 402,295
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 1,878,585 909,335 969,245 349,605 175,090 174,520
Education 130,685 26,640 104,045 31,395 8,460 22,930
13. Education 130,690 26,640 104,050 31,390 8,465 22,930
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 130,390 58,720 71,675 10,700 5,095 5,605
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 16,640 12,320 4,315 2,070 1,565 505
50. Visual and performing arts 113,755 46,395 67,360 8,635 3,530 5,100
Humanities 179,405 63,540 115,865 18,830 7,520 11,310
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 21,645 4,760 16,885 1,175 355 820
23. English language and literature/letters 50,845 14,640 36,205 5,110 1,530 3,580
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 53,905 18,055 35,845 4,545 1,540 3,000
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 870 385 475 65 25 35
38. Philosophy and religious studies 11,750 6,510 5,240 1,240 675 565
39. Theology and religious vocations 9,435 5,960 3,470 2,200 1,340 860
54. History 24,730 12,250 12,475 3,615 1,865 1,755
55. French language and literature/letters 6,240 970 5,265 880 190 695
Social and behavioural sciences and law 375,990 132,895 243,090 40,155 11,980 28,175
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 5,275 1,010 4,265 635 145 490
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 41,765 16,265 25,495 3,285 1,260 2,025
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 51,475 4,985 46,485 9,115 750 8,365
22. Legal professions and studies 64,720 25,805 38,915 6,110 1,920 4,185
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 6,200 1,435 4,760 610 135 475
42. Psychology 52,075 12,435 39,640 8,170 2,060 6,110
45. Social sciences 154,480 70,955 83,525 12,240 5,710 6,520
Business, management and public administration 635,290 286,145 349,150 93,075 27,030 66,045
30.16 Accounting and computer science 1,300 505 800 205 55 150
44. Public administration and social service professions 38,360 8,100 30,265 6,285 1,345 4,940
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 595,630 277,540 318,090 86,590 25,630 60,960
Physical and life sciences and technologies 126,840 59,465 67,380 15,340 7,650 7,685
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 53,350 21,080 32,270 6,910 2,990 3,925
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 31,225 13,705 17,520 3,340 1,455 1,880
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 2,340 735 1,605 165 35 120
40. Physical sciences 35,555 22,435 13,125 4,260 3,005 1,255
41. Science technologies/technicians 4,370 1,505 2,865 665 165 500
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 158,045 102,350 55,695 15,745 9,355 6,390
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 122,045 83,770 38,275 12,750 8,055 4,695
25. Library science 5,560 935 4,630 1,210 175 1,040
27. Mathematics and statistics 27,925 15,910 12,015 1,590 995 600
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,520 1,745 775 200 135 65
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 439,230 375,990 63,235 92,920 87,340 5,580
04. Architecture and related services 28,885 18,400 10,485 1,370 860 510
14. Engineering 199,695 158,560 41,140 11,925 10,290 1,640
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 73,645 65,980 7,665 17,805 16,110 1,695
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 100 25 75 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 53,550 52,345 1,200 24,800 24,235 570
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 55,235 53,715 1,525 25,465 24,680 780
48. Precision production 28,120 26,975 1,145 11,545 11,165 380
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 27,465 14,400 13,070 7,630 4,615 3,015
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 16,015 8,845 7,170 4,215 2,160 2,055
03. Natural resources and conservation 11,455 5,550 5,900 3,410 2,450 960
Health and related fields 303,620 74,055 229,570 66,770 10,595 56,175
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 24,245 12,480 11,765 3,560 1,730 1,825
51. Health professions and related programs 267,470 55,340 212,130 61,755 7,955 53,800
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 11,905 6,230 5,675 1,460 910 550
Personal, protective and transportation services 99,875 48,260 51,615 32,535 17,700 14,830
12. Personal and culinary services 62,940 19,925 43,010 17,625 4,455 13,170
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 365 330 35 250 240 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 480 455 25 905 850 50
43. Security and protective services 22,935 15,975 6,960 4,540 3,535 1,005
49. Transportation and materials moving 13,160 11,585 1,580 9,220 8,625 600
Other 295 100 195 45 10 40
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 290 95 195 50 10 40
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 3,020,615 1,447,205 1,573,415 494,505 237,795 256,710
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 939,930 470,525 469,405 176,560 92,420 84,135
Education 95,095 18,915 76,180 20,590 4,940 15,650
13. Education 95,100 18,915 76,185 20,585 4,940 15,650
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 104,620 47,155 57,465 8,145 3,855 4,285
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 12,780 9,495 3,285 1,515 1,140 375
50. Visual and performing arts 91,845 37,665 54,185 6,630 2,715 3,915
Humanities 139,350 48,065 91,290 13,745 5,275 8,465
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 17,015 3,465 13,545 895 280 615
23. English language and literature/letters 39,550 11,125 28,425 3,800 1,095 2,705
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 42,735 13,895 28,845 3,425 1,125 2,305
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 690 320 370 60 25 35
38. Philosophy and religious studies 9,135 5,110 4,030 910 490 420
39. Theology and religious vocations 6,935 4,370 2,560 1,330 795 535
54. History 18,705 9,180 9,525 2,710 1,340 1,370
55. French language and literature/letters 4,585 600 3,980 620 130 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 304,820 105,350 199,465 32,650 9,150 23,500
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 4,315 850 3,470 520 110 410
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 34,495 13,470 21,020 2,750 1,030 1,720
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 39,405 3,515 35,890 7,395 580 6,810
22. Legal professions and studies 54,925 20,115 34,810 5,225 1,380 3,845
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 4,850 1,185 3,660 460 100 355
42. Psychology 40,890 9,305 31,585 6,545 1,580 4,970
45. Social sciences 125,945 56,905 69,040 9,755 4,360 5,390
Business, management and public administration 524,355 231,890 292,465 69,255 20,285 48,970
30.16 Accounting and computer science 1,095 405 685 175 40 135
44. Public administration and social service professions 30,890 6,455 24,440 5,140 1,025 4,120
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 492,370 225,035 267,335 63,935 19,220 44,715
Physical and life sciences and technologies 96,435 43,745 52,695 11,075 5,385 5,690
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 40,650 15,625 25,025 5,285 2,240 3,045
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 24,030 10,235 13,800 2,390 1,030 1,360
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 1,920 625 1,295 130 30 100
40. Physical sciences 26,590 16,240 10,350 2,910 2,005 905
41. Science technologies/technicians 3,245 1,020 2,225 365 85 275
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 140,470 91,425 49,045 13,625 8,240 5,385
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 111,605 76,680 34,920 11,505 7,330 4,170
25. Library science 3,950 715 3,235 815 115 700
27. Mathematics and statistics 22,690 12,525 10,165 1,130 660 470
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 2,235 1,505 725 175 125 50
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 338,415 284,970 53,445 67,930 63,180 4,750
04. Architecture and related services 23,725 14,720 9,010 1,020 585 430
14. Engineering 163,350 127,605 35,750 8,585 7,230 1,355
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 54,630 48,775 5,860 13,410 11,920 1,495
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 95 20 75 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 38,265 37,375 895 18,355 17,835 515
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 39,680 38,605 1,070 18,540 17,910 625
48. Precision production 18,670 17,870 795 8,020 7,700 325
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 21,845 11,015 10,830 5,995 3,475 2,520
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 12,520 6,515 6,005 3,270 1,570 1,695
03. Natural resources and conservation 9,325 4,500 4,820 2,725 1,905 825
Health and related fields 239,960 58,120 181,845 50,220 8,215 42,010
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 18,145 9,295 8,850 2,730 1,350 1,380
51. Health professions and related programs 212,380 44,170 168,205 46,385 6,215 40,165
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 9,440 4,655 4,785 1,110 650 460
Personal, protective and transportation services 75,070 35,955 39,115 24,685 13,375 11,310
12. Personal and culinary services 47,120 14,595 32,530 13,490 3,480 10,000
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 260 225 40 205 200 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 220 210 15 475 435 40
43. Security and protective services 17,030 11,690 5,345 3,465 2,655 815
49. Transportation and materials moving 10,430 9,235 1,190 7,045 6,595 450
Other 250 75 170 45 10 40
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 250 75 170 50 10 35
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 4,485,725 2,151,895 2,333,830 774,745 372,455 402,295
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,878,585 909,340 969,245 349,605 175,090 174,515
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,607,145 1,242,560 1,364,585 425,145 197,365 227,775
Location of study inside Canada 1,736,445 819,555 916,895 396,690 182,875 213,810
Same as province or territory of residence 1,599,135 752,170 846,965 315,140 141,965 173,175
Different than province or territory of residence 137,320 67,390 69,930 81,550 40,915 40,640
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 870,690 423,000 447,690 28,450 14,485 13,965
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 78,865 43,540 35,330 7,950 4,110 3,840
Philippines 93,650 32,815 60,840 1,530 540 995
India 137,910 69,690 68,220 1,755 935 825
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 54,970 30,515 24,455 5,530 3,225 2,305
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 77,375 36,630 40,745 1,080 445 635
France 6,540 3,550 2,985 350 210 145
Other 421,380 206,260 215,120 10,255 5,030 5,225
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 3,020,615 1,447,200 1,573,410 494,510 237,800 256,710
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 939,930 470,525 469,405 176,560 92,420 84,140
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 2,080,685 976,680 1,104,005 317,950 145,380 172,575
Location of study inside Canada 1,382,850 646,575 736,280 297,430 135,465 161,965
Same as province or territory of residence 1,273,355 592,550 680,800 236,720 105,480 131,235
Different than province or territory of residence 109,500 54,015 55,480 60,710 29,980 30,730
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 697,835 330,110 367,725 20,525 9,915 10,605
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 62,760 33,745 29,020 4,905 2,370 2,540
Philippines 79,090 27,270 51,820 1,415 520 900
India 118,455 58,170 60,290 1,385 725 660
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 34,420 18,765 15,660 3,455 1,930 1,525
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 65,240 30,415 34,825 810 335 475
France 5,490 2,965 2,530 245 140 100
Other 332,375 158,785 173,590 8,305 3,900 4,405
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 4,485,725 2,151,895 2,333,830 774,750 372,455 402,290
In the labour force 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255 474,595 242,775 231,820
Employed 2,720,530 1,407,640 1,312,890 427,310 215,010 212,305
Unemployed 233,665 115,300 118,365 47,280 27,765 19,520
Not in the labour force 1,531,530 628,960 902,575 300,155 129,680 170,475
Participation rate 65.9 70.8 61.3 61.3 65.2 57.6
Employment rate 60.6 65.4 56.3 55.2 57.7 52.8
Unemployment rate 7.9 7.6 8.3 10.0 11.4 8.4
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 4,485,725 2,151,895 2,333,830 774,750 372,455 402,295
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 1,487,830 612,205 875,630 274,375 117,550 156,825
Worked 2,997,895 1,539,690 1,458,200 500,370 254,905 245,465
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 1,532,845 848,305 684,545 252,820 135,940 116,880
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 1,465,045 691,385 773,660 247,550 118,965 128,585
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 43.1 41.8 41.6 41.5 41.7
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255 474,590 242,775 231,820
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 85,760 39,655 46,105 9,265 4,800 4,470
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 2,868,435 1,483,280 1,385,155 465,330 237,975 227,350
Employee 2,505,850 1,246,505 1,259,345 420,745 210,170 210,570
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 362,585 236,780 125,805 44,585 27,805 16,775
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 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255 474,595 242,775 231,820
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 85,760 39,655 46,105 9,265 4,800 4,470
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 2,868,435 1,483,285 1,385,155 465,330 237,975 227,350
0 Management occupations 337,265 203,770 133,495 45,530 27,170 18,365
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 530,385 190,720 339,665 67,495 17,930 49,565
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 251,395 191,580 59,810 27,450 21,980 5,465
3 Health occupations 160,610 39,320 121,285 37,600 6,290 31,310
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 327,425 100,020 227,405 58,165 20,975 37,185
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 119,645 59,275 60,370 12,490 5,560 6,930
6 Sales and service occupations 676,065 313,535 362,530 113,135 45,385 67,750
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 309,545 287,595 21,945 67,625 64,200 3,430
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 17,960 14,720 3,235 18,380 15,730 2,650
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 138,155 82,740 55,415 17,460 12,755 4,705
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 2,954,195 1,522,940 1,431,255 474,595 242,775 231,820
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 85,760 39,655 46,100 9,265 4,795 4,465
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 2,868,435 1,483,285 1,385,150 465,330 237,975 227,350
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5,115 2,965 2,150 17,775 14,165 3,610
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3,950 2,680 1,270 4,025 3,630 390
22 Utilities 13,965 9,465 4,500 2,880 2,115 760
23 Construction 163,810 142,960 20,845 33,555 30,185 3,370
31-33 Manufacturing 256,170 167,975 88,200 32,375 23,565 8,810
41 Wholesale trade 128,255 79,360 48,890 13,345 9,650 3,690
44-45 Retail trade 307,460 146,985 160,480 59,570 26,295 33,280
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 153,930 113,255 40,675 19,660 14,980 4,680
51 Information and cultural industries 100,825 58,430 42,395 9,310 5,250 4,055
52 Finance and insurance 233,060 112,580 120,480 15,240 5,690 9,545
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 76,725 41,670 35,055 6,870 3,890 2,980
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 317,960 179,905 138,055 26,065 14,090 11,975
55 Management of companies and enterprises 7,965 3,375 4,595 625 255 365
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 148,930 81,450 67,475 22,240 12,950 9,295
61 Educational services 208,170 65,400 142,770 35,480 11,705 23,780
62 Health care and social assistance 265,290 54,875 210,415 64,390 10,435 53,955
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 57,575 30,415 27,165 9,385 4,555 4,835
72 Accommodation and food services 189,685 87,920 101,765 33,115 12,095 21,025
81 Other services (except public administration) 123,585 50,940 72,645 19,195 8,875 10,320
91 Public administration 106,010 50,680 55,330 40,225 23,590 16,635
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 2,720,530 1,407,640 1,312,890 427,310 215,010 212,300
Worked at home 196,035 100,435 95,595 28,075 13,780 14,300
Worked outside Canada 18,685 12,660 6,020 1,665 1,185 485
No fixed workplace address 311,760 220,515 91,245 51,545 38,965 12,575
Worked at usual place 2,194,055 1,074,025 1,120,030 346,020 161,075 184,945
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 2,194,050 1,074,025 1,120,025 346,020 161,075 184,945
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,297,375 591,205 706,165 251,000 116,125 134,875
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 196,715 97,810 98,905 57,510 23,850 33,655
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 694,925 381,990 312,935 32,230 17,425 14,805
Commute to a different province or territory 5,045 3,020 2,020 5,285 3,675 1,610
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 2,505,815 1,294,540 1,211,270 397,570 200,045 197,525
Car, truck, van - as a driver 1,509,390 870,970 638,420 310,240 159,660 150,580
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 139,630 49,845 89,785 29,150 12,090 17,055
Public transit 656,330 276,110 380,220 25,315 11,425 13,890
Walked 136,810 61,315 75,500 24,870 11,635 13,235
Bicycle 38,460 24,280 14,175 2,480 1,695 785
Other method 25,195 12,020 13,170 5,520 3,535 1,985
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 2,505,810 1,294,545 1,211,270 397,565 200,045 197,525
Less than 15 minutes 341,440 156,775 184,665 136,245 62,375 73,880
15 to 29 minutes 732,785 374,395 358,390 145,310 73,055 72,260
30 to 44 minutes 668,925 362,510 306,415 69,795 37,770 32,025
45 to 59 minutes 335,205 176,620 158,595 24,405 13,070 11,335
60 minutes and over 427,450 224,240 203,210 21,815 13,785 8,030
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 2,505,810 1,294,545 1,211,270 397,570 200,045 197,520
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 134,680 94,940 39,735 23,775 16,345 7,430
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 369,285 220,720 148,565 76,185 44,615 31,570
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 635,210 308,240 326,975 119,920 60,740 59,185
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 604,620 281,310 323,310 83,505 32,835 50,670
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 379,095 181,970 197,125 35,470 14,005 21,465
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 382,920 207,360 175,555 58,715 31,510 27,205
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 3,108,065 1,593,200 1,514,860 514,080 261,365 252,710
Single responses 3,030,280 1,555,755 1,474,515 510,800 259,940 250,860
Official languages 2,939,720 1,507,770 1,431,945 509,100 258,990 250,105
English 2,928,795 1,504,810 1,423,990 502,960 256,380 246,585
French 10,920 2,965 7,955 6,135 2,615 3,525
Non-official languages 90,555 47,985 42,570 1,705 950 755
Aboriginal languages 10 10 0 650 350 295
Algonquian languages 10 0 0 650 355 295
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 645 350 290
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 645 355 295
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 90,550 47,985 42,570 1,055 600 455
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,790 1,015 770 195 150 45
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 100 45 55 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 20 10 0 0 0 0
Somali 85 35 50 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,680 970 710 190 150 45
Amharic 55 20 35 10 0 10
Arabic 1,115 725 385 165 135 30
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 100 75 30 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 335 100 240 25 15 10
Maltese 20 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 45 25 15 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,770 735 1,030 10 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 45 25 20 0 0 0
Vietnamese 1,720 715 1,010 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 1,055 395 660 15 10 15
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 25 0 15 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ilocano 35 20 15 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 35 20 20 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 935 345 590 20 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Creole languages 25 25 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 20 15 10 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 1,805 870 935 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 45 25 25 0 0 0
Tamil 1,735 840 890 0 0 0
Telugu 25 0 20 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Indo-European languages 26,205 14,420 11,790 385 225 160
Albanian 210 125 90 0 0 0
Armenian 130 70 65 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 5,180 2,515 2,665 30 20 15
Baltic languages 55 20 35 0 0 0
Latvian 0 10 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 45 20 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 5,130 2,500 2,635 25 20 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 40 30 10 0 0 0
Bulgarian 110 75 40 0 0 0
Croatian 80 60 25 0 0 0
Czech 15 10 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 80 30 40 0 0 0
Polish 1,440 770 670 0 0 0
Russian 2,445 1,070 1,375 25 20 10
Serbian 165 105 55 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 15 15 0 0 0 0
Slovak 50 30 15 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 680 290 390 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 355 140 220 190 115 75
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 20 10 10 10 10 10
Dutch 60 40 20 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 220 65 150 155 85 65
Icelandic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Swedish 20 10 15 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 10 0 0 10 0
Yiddish 15 10 15 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 0
Greek 340 185 150 0 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 10,565 5,875 4,690 50 30 20
Indo-Aryan languages 8,150 4,360 3,790 20 20 0
Bengali 295 145 155 0 0 0
Gujarati 585 200 385 0 0 0
Hindi 710 340 370 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 10 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 55 20 35 15 15 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,490 3,150 2,340 10 10 0
Sindhi 20 10 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 25 15 10 0 0 0
Urdu 935 465 470 0 0 0
Iranian languages 2,415 1,515 895 30 10 15
Kurdish 85 70 10 0 0 0
Pashto 15 10 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 2,320 1,440 880 30 10 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 9,410 5,505 3,910 105 50 60
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Italian 720 390 335 10 10 0
Portuguese 4,910 3,240 1,670 30 15 15
Romanian 220 95 125 0 0 0
Spanish 3,545 1,775 1,775 75 30 40
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Japanese 765 250 520 35 10 25
Kartvelian languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Georgian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Korean 4,205 2,125 2,080 50 20 25
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 70 35 35 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 20 0 15 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 20 15 10 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 10 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 10 10 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 295 120 180 45 20 25
American Sign Language 195 50 140 20 10 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 105 65 40 25 15 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 51,785 27,560 24,220 310 165 145
Chinese languages 51,735 27,535 24,205 305 165 145
Cantonese 24,825 12,930 11,890 80 45 35
Hakka 35 10 30 0 0 0
Mandarin 25,715 14,005 11,710 210 105 110
Min Dong 30 20 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 220 145 75 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 25 20 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 890 405 480 15 15 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 50 30 25 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 45 30 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 70 30 40 0 0 0
Lao 10 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 60 30 35 0 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 405 275 130 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 15 10 10 0 0 0
Turkish 385 260 125 10 0 10
Uyghur 0 10 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 290 130 160 0 0 0
Estonian 50 10 35 0 0 0
Finnish 35 10 30 0 0 0
Hungarian 205 115 95 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 10 0
Multiple responses 77,785 37,445 40,340 3,270 1,420 1,850
English and French 15,535 6,000 9,535 2,295 950 1,345
English and non-official language 61,045 30,905 30,145 930 460 470
French and non-official language 75 45 35 0 0 10
English, French and non-official language 1,130 495 635 40 15 30
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 3,108,060 1,593,200 1,514,865 514,075 261,365 252,710
None 2,853,615 1,465,535 1,388,080 491,875 250,710 241,170
English 42,865 20,790 22,075 5,115 2,370 2,745
French 44,295 19,000 25,295 13,405 6,555 6,855
Non-official language 162,965 85,830 77,140 3,430 1,600 1,825
Aboriginal 125 30 90 855 365 490
Non-Aboriginal 162,840 85,790 77,050 2,570 1,240 1,330
English and French 85 40 45 10 0 10
English and non-official language 1,165 560 600 0 10 0
French and non-official language 3,050 1,430 1,620 230 130 105
English, French and non-official language 20 20 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 5,316,405 2,578,540 2,737,865 900,450 436,790 463,660
Non-movers 4,638,795 2,245,210 2,393,580 792,100 384,560 407,535
Movers 677,605 333,320 344,285 108,350 52,230 56,120
Non-migrants 411,950 201,845 210,100 68,165 32,930 35,235
Migrants 265,660 131,475 134,185 40,185 19,300 20,885
Internal migrants 163,550 80,665 82,885 33,720 16,055 17,665
Intraprovincial migrants 138,890 68,355 70,540 18,480 8,390 10,090
Interprovincial migrants 24,655 12,315 12,340 15,240 7,665 7,570
External migrants 102,110 50,810 51,300 6,470 3,240 3,225
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 5,092,400 2,463,705 2,628,690 866,425 419,580 446,845
Non-movers 3,128,180 1,505,965 1,622,210 582,705 283,125 299,575
Movers 1,964,220 957,740 1,006,480 283,720 136,455 147,265
Non-migrants 1,108,880 539,010 569,865 169,570 81,405 88,165
Migrants 855,345 418,730 436,615 114,150 55,045 59,100
Internal migrants 475,275 232,345 242,925 94,885 45,015 49,860
Intraprovincial migrants 411,920 201,625 210,295 50,330 23,230 27,095
Interprovincial migrants 63,350 30,720 32,630 44,555 21,785 22,770
External migrants 380,070 186,385 193,685 19,270 10,035 9,240

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Toronto [Population centre], Ontario and Nova Scotia [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed April 17, 2024).

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