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

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 70,996 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 65,976 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 7.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 34,235 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 32,708 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 4,543.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 15.63 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530 71,000 34,780 36,215
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 8,825 4,570 4,260
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 3,240 1,640 1,600
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 2,955 1,575 1,380
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 2,635 1,355 1,280
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 51,350 25,490 25,860
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 3,135 1,600 1,535
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 4,590 2,330 2,260
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 5,865 2,860 3,005
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 6,190 3,110 3,080
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 5,455 2,740 2,720
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 4,875 2,390 2,485
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 5,560 2,760 2,800
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 5,765 2,805 2,955
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 5,390 2,670 2,720
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 4,525 2,215 2,310
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 10,815 4,725 6,090
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 3,750 1,775 1,970
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 2,480 1,150 1,330
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 1,750 815 935
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 1,310 525 785
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 1,525 460 1,070
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 940 320 615
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 435 115 325
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 135 25 110
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 20 0 20
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 16.6 17.3 15.9 12.4 13.1 11.8
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 72.3 73.3 71.4
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 15.2 13.6 16.8
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.1 1.3 3.0
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 41.8 40.8 42.8
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 41.5 40.4 42.5
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 32,705 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 5,000 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 10,485 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 17,205 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 185 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 1,590 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 3,470 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 11,910 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 50 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 25 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 12,530 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 10,915 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 4,390 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 3,140 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 1,735 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 69,905 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.1 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 29,312,160 14,271,280 15,040,885 62,165 30,215 31,955
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 33,265 16,700 16,565
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 26,530 13,265 13,260
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 6,735 3,425 3,305
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 28,905 13,515 15,390
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 18,900 10,165 8,740
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 1,815 795 1,015
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 5,150 2,025 3,130
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 3,040 535 2,500
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 19,065 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 10,760 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 4,225 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 3,170 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 910 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 19,065 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 16,155 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 12,785 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 3,370 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 2,910 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 2,320 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 585 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 16,160 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 8,675 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 7,480 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 3,555 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 3,035 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 885 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 2,910 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 2,085 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 670 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 155 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 18,270 8,810 9,460
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 32,705 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 17,755 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 8,115 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 9,640 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 625 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 14,325 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 12,530 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 1,795 ... ...
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 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,080 70,230 34,395 35,835
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 62,930 31,085 31,845
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 40 20 20
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 5,425 2,570 2,860
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 1,830 725 1,110
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 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 70,230 34,395 35,835
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 67,150 33,005 34,140
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 795 430 365
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 480 260 230
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 1,810 710 1,100
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 1,040 555 485
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 1.5 1.6 1.4
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085 70,230 34,395 35,835
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 68,080 33,370 34,715
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 43,710 22,200 21,510
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 42,925 21,775 21,150
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 790 425 360
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 24,370 11,170 13,200
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 25 10 10
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 5 0 5
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 5 5 0
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 0 0 0
Moose Cree 100 50 55 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 0 0 0
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 0 0 0
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 5 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 5 5 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 0 0 0
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 0 0 0
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 0
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 5 0 0
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 5 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 5 0 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 0 0
Carrier 1,025 465 565 0 0 0
Chilcotin 660 295 360 0 0 0
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 0 0 0
Gwich'in 260 110 145 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 0 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 270 135 140 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 0 0 0
Tahltan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 290 120 170 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 0 0 0
Haida 75 35 40 0 0 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 0 0 0
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 0 0 0
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 0 0 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 5 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 5 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 5 0 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 0 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 0 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 0 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 5
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 0 5
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 285 135 140 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 585 295 295 5 5 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 24,345 11,160 13,185
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 820 425 395
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 5 0 0
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 5 5 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 40 25 20
Bilen 805 455 350 0 0 0
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 25 15 15
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 10 10 5
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 0 0 0
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 770 395 380
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 120 50 70
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 550 300 255
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 0 0 0
Harari 1,320 635 685 0 0 0
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 10 5 0
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 0 0 0
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 85 40 45
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 5 5 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 295 125 165
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 10 5 5
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 280 120 165
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 3,705 1,515 2,185
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 10 0 5
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 170 70 100
Fijian 745 400 345 10 5 5
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 55 15 40
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 155 65 95
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 0 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 145 70 70
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 30 20 15
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 15 5 15
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 3,075 1,250 1,825
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 10 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 25 10 10
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 25 10 15
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 5 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 20 10 10
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 145 75 70
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 5 0 0
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 15 10 5
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 100 50 50
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 25 15 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 11,225 5,420 5,810
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 75 45 35
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 5 5 10
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 2,985 1,435 1,545
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 30 15 15
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 20 10 10
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 15 5 5
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 2,950 1,420 1,535
Belarusan 810 385 430 5 5 0
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 70 45 30
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 220 115 110
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 185 90 100
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 95 45 50
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 25 15 10
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 455 205 255
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 1,035 490 545
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 455 235 225
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 95 40 60
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 105 45 60
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 5 5 5
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 185 95 90
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 10 5 5
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 10 5 10
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 10 5 5
Welsh 1,075 495 575 0 0 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 5 0 5
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 990 440 545
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 30 15 10
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 50 25 30
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 245 110 130
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 5 0 5
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 585 260 320
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 10 0 0
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 20 5 15
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 40 20 20
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 10 0 5
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 5 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 0 0 0
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 90 55 35
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 4,275 2,100 2,175
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 3,440 1,670 1,765
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 125 65 65
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 145 70 75
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 545 255 290
Kashmiri 565 300 265 0 0 5
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 0 0 0
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 15 10 5
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 20 15 10
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 10 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 2,410 1,170 1,240
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 15 10 10
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 50 25 25
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 100 55 45
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 830 425 405
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 60 35 25
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 45 25 25
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 725 365 355
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 10 5 5
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 2,795 1,340 1,460
Catalan 865 440 425 5 0 5
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 325 160 165
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 460 225 240
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 740 345 395
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 1,265 610 655
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 5 5 0
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 495 150 345
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 15 10 5
Georgian 1,715 910 805 15 10 5
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 1,245 520 720
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 10 10 5
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 15 5 10
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 160 85 75
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 45 30 15
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 0 0 0
Edo 1,670 770 900 0 0 0
Ewe 1,760 950 805 0 0 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 0 0 0
Ga 920 445 470 0 0 0
Ganda 1,295 625 665 10 5 5
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 10 10 5
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 5 5 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 5 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 0 0 0
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 5 5 0
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 30 20 10
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 5 0 5
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 5 5 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 40 15 25
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 25 10 15
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 15 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 10 5 10
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 25 10 20
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 20 10 10
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 15 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 5,565 2,505 3,060
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 5,515 2,490 3,030
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 2,105 965 1,135
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 40 15 25
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 3,015 1,350 1,670
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 5 5 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 140 65 75
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 80 35 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 130 65 70
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 45 20 30
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 5 5 5
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 0 0 0
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 40 20 25
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 90 30 60
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 5 0 5
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 85 30 55
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 120 75 50
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 30 20 10
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 75 45 30
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 5 5 5
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 10 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 0 0 0
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 340 155 180
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 15 5 10
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 60 20 40
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 260 130 135
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 30 20 10
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 2,150 1,025 1,125
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 150 90 65
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 1,895 890 1,000
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 55 30 30
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 40 20 25
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 34,767,250 17,101,165 17,666,085 70,230 34,400 35,835
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 65,175 32,040 33,135
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 52,345 26,020 26,330
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 52,155 25,910 26,245
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 190 110 85
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 12,825 6,020 6,800
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 0 0 0
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 0 0 0
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 0 0 0
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 0 0 0
Woods Cree 800 410 390 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 0 0 0
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 0 0 0
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 75 40 35 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10,265 5,125 5,135 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 0
Gwich'in 45 25 25 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 820 425 395 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 105 55 55 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 25 15 10 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 0 0 0
Oneida 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 315 155 155 0 0 0
Nisga'a 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tsimshian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 75 45 35 0 0 0
Haisla 20 10 15 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 12,825 6,020 6,800
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 500 230 265
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 5 0 0
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 0 5 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 15 10 10
Bilen 620 330 285 0 0 0
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 15 5 10
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 0 0 0
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 475 225 245
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 70 30 40
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 350 170 185
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 5 0 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 0 0 0
Harari 735 335 400 0 0 0
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 5 0 0
Maltese 1,130 525 605 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 45 20 25
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 5 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 0 0 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 150 70 80
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 0 5 0
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 145 70 75
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 1,555 700 855
Bikol 290 140 155 0 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 75 35 40
Fijian 195 105 90 5 5 5
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 20 5 15
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 50 20 25
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 65 35 25
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 5 5 0
Pangasinan 240 110 135 5 5 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 1,320 590 730
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 10 5 5
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 10 5 0
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 10 5 5
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 85 40 40
Kannada 1,630 825 800 5 5 0
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 5 0 0
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 65 30 35
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 10 10 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 5,465 2,655 2,815
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 45 25 20
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 1,580 775 800
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 0 0 0
Latvian 1,255 530 725 5 0 0
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 0 0 0
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 1,580 780 800
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 30 10 15
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 165 80 85
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 60 25 30
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 25 15 10
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 15 5 10
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 175 90 85
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 680 335 340
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 275 140 135
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 40 20 25
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 50 20 25
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 0 5 5
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 65 35 30
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 0 0 0
Celtic languages 360 205 155 0 0 5
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 0 0 0
Welsh 95 50 45 5 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 0 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 100 40 55
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 10 5 5
Danish 855 410 445 0 0 0
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 15 5 10
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 65 30 30
Icelandic 270 120 150 5 0 5
Norwegian 345 145 200 0 0 0
Swedish 1,045 500 545 10 0 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 0 0 0
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 0 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 2,430 1,175 1,255
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 1,900 920 985
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 75 35 40
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 55 25 30
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 230 105 125
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 0 0 0
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 15 5 10
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 5 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 1,420 695 725
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 5 0 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 25 10 15
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 50 20 25
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 530 255 275
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 50 25 25
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 35 15 20
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 450 215 235
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 1,285 625 665
Catalan 355 165 190 0 0 0
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 50 20 30
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 220 115 110
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 425 200 225
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 595 290 305
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 200 80 125
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 0 0 0
Georgian 1,035 565 475 5 0 5
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 915 410 505
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 10 5 5
Mongolian 910 435 470 5 0 5
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 45 20 20
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 15 10 10
Bamanankan 340 180 160 0 0 0
Edo 415 175 240 0 0 0
Ewe 410 185 225 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 0 0 0
Ga 250 105 140 0 0 0
Ganda 345 160 185 0 0 0
Igbo 1,000 485 510 0 0 0
Lingala 1,045 455 590 5 0 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 0 0 0
Shona 1,035 475 560 0 0 0
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 5 5 0
Wolof 1,380 745 635 0 0 0
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 15 5 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 5 5 5
Dinka 1,130 580 550 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 0 0 0
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 30 10 20
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 20 10 15
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 10 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 3,660 1,690 1,970
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 3,630 1,675 1,960
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 1,215 560 655
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 15 0 10
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 2,240 1,035 1,210
Min Dong 345 150 195 5 0 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 50 25 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 55 20 30
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 55 25 30
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 30 15 15
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 0 0 0
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 0 0 0
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 30 15 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 35 10 20
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 0 0 5
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 30 15 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 65 40 25
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 10 10 5
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 45 25 20
Uyghur 610 315 290 0 0 0
Uzbek 990 505 490 5 5 5
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 95 40 50
Estonian 975 365 610 5 0 0
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 5 5 5
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 85 40 45
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 0 5 5
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 5,055 2,355 2,705
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 95 55 40
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 4,860 2,250 2,605
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 20 5 10
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 85 40 45
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 34,767,255 17,101,165 17,666,080 70,230 34,395 35,835
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 56,715 28,060 28,650
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 5,490 2,670 2,825
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 600 290 305
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 7,165 3,250 3,910
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 20 15 5
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 7,140 3,235 3,905
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 30 20 10
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 155 65 85
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 80 35 45
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 0 0 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 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,355 61,100 29,770 31,330
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 59,085 28,825 30,265
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 36,662 41,871 32,156
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 59,170 28,905 30,270
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 32,642 36,273 29,355
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 53,530 26,525 27,005
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 36,508 42,190 31,382
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 39,705 17,190 22,515
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 2,665 1,484 3,450
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 46,730 23,670 23,060
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 38,006 43,034 33,319
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 61,100 29,760 31,340
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 59,050 28,865 30,180
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 44,294 50,228 38,617
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,500,230 13,446,230 14,053,995 59,135 28,950 30,185
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 37,305 41,304 33,470
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 53,495 26,515 26,985
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 44,144 50,638 37,764
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,742,130 8,752,070 10,990,060 39,890 17,380 22,515
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 6,368 6,184 6,511
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 46,735 23,595 23,140
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 44,347 50,506 38,068
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 61,100 29,760 31,345
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 9,367,045 5,231,015 4,136,035 22,280 12,385 9,895
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 54,578 59,072 50,284
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 62,137 67,254 55,732
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.3 91.6 83.7 90.3 92.7 87.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 78.8 81.7 75.2
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 9.7 7.3 12.8
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 61,095 29,765 31,330
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 2,010 940 1,070
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 59,090 28,825 30,265
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.7 96.8 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 8,200 3,500 4,700
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 9,305 3,945 5,360
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 7,420 3,170 4,250
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 6,970 3,205 3,755
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 6,810 3,220 3,590
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 5,380 2,720 2,660
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 4,055 2,245 1,815
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 3,050 1,735 1,315
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 2,330 1,350 985
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 1,600 970 635
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 3,960 2,760 1,190
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 2,955 2,005 955
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 995 760 240
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 28,642,980 13,990,620 14,652,360 61,100 29,770 31,330
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 1,930 865 1,065
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 59,170 28,905 30,270
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.8 97.1 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 8,470 3,690 4,785
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 9,790 4,215 5,575
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 9,100 4,005 5,090
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 8,750 4,120 4,625
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 7,520 3,670 3,850
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 5,305 2,895 2,405
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 3,695 2,100 1,595
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 2,520 1,455 1,065
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 4,025 2,750 1,275
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 1,470 935 535
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 885 590 295
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 1,670 1,230 445
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 28,642,980 13,990,625 14,652,360 61,100 29,770 31,330
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 14,370 6,095 8,270
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 46,730 23,670 23,060
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 76.5 79.5 73.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 5,890 2,585 3,310
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 2,850 1,205 1,640
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 5,495 2,505 2,995
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 4,990 2,295 2,700
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 5,250 2,465 2,785
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 5,390 2,585 2,805
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 4,265 2,215 2,055
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 3,425 1,925 1,495
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 2,570 1,505 1,070
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 6,600 4,390 2,210
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 1,990 1,185 805
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 1,375 845 530
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 3,235 2,355 875
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 32,705 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 64,695 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 56,143 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 12,530 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 39,000 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 34,490 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 20,180 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 89,283 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 77,192 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 79,968 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 67,444 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 12,535 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 45,195 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 38,352 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 20,165 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 101,586 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 85,530 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 32,705 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 870 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 480 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 1,420 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 1,460 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 1,285 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 1,415 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 1,460 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 1,475 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 1,460 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 2,385 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 2,275 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 1,720 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 9,235 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 3,275 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 2,135 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 2,295 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 1,535 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 895 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 475 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 1,140 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 1,480 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 1,700 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 1,750 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 1,815 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 1,775 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 1,700 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 3,000 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 2,695 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 2,405 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 1,925 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 1,620 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 6,655 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 2,955 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 1,680 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 2,025 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 18,860 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 90,463 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 78,083 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 7,950 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 86,741 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 74,761 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 7,445 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 111,872 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 95,832 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 2,730 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 56,764 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 51,040 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 18,865 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 102,779 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 86,336 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 7,970 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 95,284 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 79,744 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 7,405 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 125,520 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 104,946 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 2,780 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 67,271 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 58,026 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 16,395 8,075 8,320
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 35,232 37,028 33,502
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 31,429 32,704 30,171
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 16,440 8,085 8,355
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 41,163 42,416 39,951
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,801 37,724 33,952 35,115 35,790 34,461
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 34,460,065 16,971,550 17,488,515 69,905 34,325 35,575
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 33,805 16,150 17,655
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 7,975 3,850 4,125
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 6,595 3,020 3,575
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 6,130 2,915 3,215
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 6,475 3,115 3,360
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 6,620 3,245 3,375
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 36,105 18,180 17,925
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 6,855 3,400 3,460
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 7,385 3,705 3,680
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 7,615 3,855 3,765
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 7,915 4,000 3,910
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 6,330 3,220 3,105
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 33,968,295 16,724,265 17,244,035 69,905 34,330 35,580
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 10,535 5,470 5,065
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 3,845 1,960 1,885
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 49,260 24,335 24,925
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 10,110 4,525 5,585
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 10,885 5,130 5,755
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 1,790 945 840
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 665 340 325
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 7,195 3,425 3,775
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 1,900 760 1,145
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 15.6 14.9 16.2
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 17.0 17.3 16.6
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.3 17.3 17.2
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 14.6 14.1 15.1
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 18.8 16.8 20.5
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 9,265 4,435 4,830
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 1,400 730 675
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 510 260 245
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 6,585 3,195 3,390
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 1,275 505 770
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 13.3 12.9 13.6
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 13.3 13.3 13.3
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 13.3 13.3 13.0
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 13.4 13.1 13.6
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 12.6 11.2 13.8
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 69,905 34,330 35,575
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 68,135 33,595 34,540
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 68,100 33,575 34,525
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 5,530 2,570 2,955
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 29,490 13,805 15,685
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 15 10 10
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 0 10 0
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 10 0 0
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 0 0 0
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 0 0 0
Malecite 755 370 390 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 0 0 0
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 10 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 0 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 0 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 10 0 10
Chilcotin 1,150 535 610 0 0 0
Dene 13,060 6,270 6,790 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 0
Gwich'in 360 165 200 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 150 60 90 0 0 0
Sekani 185 85 100 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 2,815 1,340 1,475 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 1,010 475 530 0 0 0
South Slavey 1,365 660 710 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 680 320 360 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 630 340 285 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 420 160 260 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 285 115 170 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 145 50 95 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Haida 465 205 260 0 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 0 0 0
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 0 0 0
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 0 0 0
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 0 0 0
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 0 0 0
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 0 0 0
Lillooet 790 405 385 0 0 0
Okanagan 820 370 450 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 1,305 640 665 0 0 0
Squamish 285 125 155 0 0 0
Straits 360 160 200 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 450 220 235 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 565 295 270 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5,430 2,665 2,770 0 0 0
Dakota 1,760 870 890 0 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 10 10 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 10 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 29,480 13,795 15,685
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 1,110 585 525
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 0 0 0
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 20 10 0
Bilen 1,085 625 470 0 0 0
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 15 10 10
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 0 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 1,095 575 515
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 190 100 90
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 785 420 365
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 20 0 15
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 0 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 0 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 60 35 30
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 0 0 0
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 130 75 50
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 10 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 10 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 290 125 165
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 25 10 10
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 265 115 155
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 4,710 1,970 2,740
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 30 15 15
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 225 90 130
Fijian 1,660 955 705 10 10 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 30 10 20
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 220 90 130
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 275 140 135
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 40 15 25
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 25 0 20
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 4,330 1,780 2,545
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 50 20 30
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 60 35 25
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 0 10 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 45 25 20
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 270 130 140
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 0 0 0
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 55 25 30
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 190 90 100
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 35 20 15
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 14,225 6,925 7,300
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 55 35 20
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 25 10 15
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 3,290 1,560 1,725
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 40 20 15
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 30 15 20
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 10 0 0
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 3,250 1,540 1,710
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 15 15 0
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 95 50 40
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 250 120 130
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 335 150 180
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 135 60 75
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 15 15 0
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 555 260 300
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 1,295 615 675
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 465 220 245
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 80 35 45
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 120 65 55
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 10 0 0
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 380 195 180
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 15 10 15
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 45 25 20
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 15 10 10
Welsh 1,690 830 860 10 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 20 10 10
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 1,630 770 860
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 80 50 30
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 70 30 40
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 360 170 195
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 0 0 0
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 1,050 505 545
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 0 0 0
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 25 0 20
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 90 50 45
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 10 0 0
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 0 10 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 0 0 0
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 130 95 35
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 5,155 2,510 2,645
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 4,450 2,130 2,320
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 185 105 80
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 155 60 90
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 1,530 730 800
Kashmiri 905 490 420 10 0 10
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 10 0 10
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 0 0 0
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 55 25 30
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 10 0 10
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 2,955 1,405 1,550
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 55 15 35
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 30 15 15
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 245 145 95
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 760 410 345
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 50 35 15
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 55 45 10
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 700 370 330
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 10 10 10
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 4,360 2,140 2,220
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 30 10 15
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 670 325 345
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 565 300 270
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 820 380 440
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 2,510 1,240 1,270
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 0 0 0
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 945 440 505
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 15 10 10
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 10 0 0
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 1,395 645 750
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 15 10 10
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 15 10 0
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 300 175 125
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 35 30 10
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 0 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 0 0 0
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 0 0 0
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 0 0 0
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 15 10 10
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 0 0 0
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 20 15 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 0 0 0
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 10 0 0
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 115 80 30
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 10 10 10
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 100 40 65
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 35 20 10
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 20 15 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 15 0 10
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 165 45 120
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 130 35 95
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 45 10 35
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 6,030 2,780 3,250
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 6,010 2,775 3,230
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 2,495 1,170 1,320
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 40 20 15
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 4,000 1,810 2,195
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 180 90 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 65 25 35
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 145 80 65
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 25 0 20
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 10 0 0
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 0 0 0
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 20 0 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 145 50 95
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 20 10 10
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 125 45 85
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 245 145 100
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 45 25 25
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 200 120 80
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 0 0 0
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 25 15 10
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 425 170 250
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 20 0 20
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 105 35 75
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 295 135 160
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 60 30 30
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 69,905 34,330 35,575
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 61,955 30,500 31,455
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 9,725 4,995 4,735
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 52,230 25,510 26,720
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 7,945 3,825 4,125
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 69,905 34,325 35,575
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 43,330 21,910 21,425
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 24,375 11,315 13,060
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 5,025 2,425 2,605
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 2,615 1,205 1,410
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 5,795 2,660 3,140
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 7,435 3,350 4,085
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 3,500 1,590 1,915
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 3,935 1,765 2,175
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 3,500 1,680 1,820
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 2,200 1,100 1,095
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 7,540,830 3,586,500 3,954,335 24,375 11,315 13,055
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 1,970 975 995
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 4,140 2,180 1,960
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 4,615 2,145 2,470
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 11,085 4,865 6,215
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 2,570 1,150 1,420
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 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 24,375 11,315 13,060
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 2,335 1,115 1,220
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 120 45 75
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 120 65 60
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 190 105 90
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 40 15 25
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 15 10 0
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 110 45 60
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 285 135 150
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 70 30 40
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 130 40 95
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 810 430 380
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 450 210 245
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 6,200 2,990 3,210
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 285 140 145
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 185 95 90
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 70 30 35
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 365 155 205
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 40 35 10
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 165 80 80
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 70 40 25
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 160 100 65
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 205 105 105
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 420 180 240
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 180 95 90
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 695 330 365
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 425 195 225
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 235 120 115
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 325 170 160
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 1,495 725 765
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 875 395 485
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 1,060 590 470
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 10 10 0
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 50 30 20
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 115 55 65
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 90 45 45
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 30 10 20
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 50 25 30
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 10 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 130 65 70
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 575 350 225
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 14,165 6,335 7,825
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 290 155 140
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 125 75 55
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 2,555 1,125 1,430
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 815 375 435
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 1,970 940 1,025
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 335 195 140
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 215 125 90
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 345 120 225
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 970 400 570
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 75 40 35
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 130 65 65
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 4,325 1,810 2,515
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 105 45 60
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 50 25 25
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 570 240 330
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 200 95 100
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 1,085 510 575
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 615 280 330
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 1,212,075 582,180 629,895 3,495 1,680 1,820
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 400 195 200
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 25 0 15
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 35 15 20
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 0 0 0
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 0 0 0
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 0 0 0
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 90 35 55
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 150 90 65
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 15 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 85 45 40
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 515 245 270
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 10 10 10
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 20 10 10
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 10 10 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 15 10 0
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 85 30 50
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 55 10 45
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 70 35 35
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 90 65 20
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 170 75 95
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 165 110 60
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 0 0 0
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 0 0 0
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 25 15 10
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 45 35 10
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 15 0 10
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 0 0 0
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 20 10 0
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 15 10 0
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 35 25 10
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 2,395 1,110 1,280
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 85 50 35
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 50 30 20
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 435 165 270
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 25 20 10
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 320 140 180
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 90 55 35
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 55 35 20
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 10 0 0
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 60 20 40
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 140 55 85
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 10 0 0
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 0 0 0
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 35 0 25
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 815 410 405
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 10 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 35 25 15
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 60 25 35
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 10 10 10
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 20 10 10
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 115 40 75
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 30 20 10
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 20 10 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 10 10 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 69,905 34,325 35,575
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 27,050 12,680 14,370
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 17,335 8,725 8,610
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 25,520 12,925 12,595
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 5,703,615 2,709,530 2,994,085 19,695 9,060 10,635
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 11,125 5,185 5,940
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 4,670 2,395 2,275
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 6,455 2,795 3,665
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 6,045 2,565 3,485
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 2,405 1,250 1,155
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 120 60 60
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 69,905 34,325 35,580
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 2,295 1,070 1,225
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 2,215 1,050 1,170
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 1,320 610 710
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 895 440 455
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 0 0 10
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 40 15 20
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 40 10 30
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 67,610 33,260 34,355
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 69,905 34,325 35,575
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 870 380 495
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 69,035 33,950 35,085
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 69,905 34,330 35,575
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 470 205 265
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 470 210 265
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 395 175 225
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 75 35 45
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 2,430 1,220 1,210
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 2,310 1,170 1,140
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 1,575 785 790
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 735 385 345
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 120 50 70
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 125 50 70
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 67,005 32,900 34,105
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 69,905 34,330 35,575
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 27,210 12,770 14,440
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 5,790 2,750 3,040
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 7,020 3,285 3,735
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 1,740 930 815
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 5,755 2,580 3,180
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 1,275 660 610
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 570 305 270
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 795 340 455
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 730 390 335
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 1,500 700 800
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 945 375 570
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 215 95 125
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 870 365 500
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 42,695 21,555 21,140
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 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,485 69,905 34,330 35,580
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 2,905 1,430 1,475
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 2,095 1,005 1,085
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 0 0 0
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 935 475 460
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 11,085 5,695 5,395
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 90 30 60
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 1,060 560 500
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 10,345 5,305 5,035
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 15 0 15
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 0 0 0
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 0 0 0
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 15 10 10
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 10 0 0
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 42,185 21,095 21,090
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 26,440 13,255 13,185
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 0 0 0
Cornish 1,975 995 975 0 0 10
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 15,710 7,745 7,965
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 10,290 5,035 5,255
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 10 10 0
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 12,375 6,120 6,250
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 1,550 705 845
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 1,790 860 930
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 5,335 2,515 2,820
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 0 0 0
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 10 0 0
Corsican 1,750 950 805 0 0 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 5,335 2,520 2,820
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 10,415 5,110 5,310
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 820 410 410
Bavarian 940 485 455 0 0 0
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 265 120 145
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 2,490 1,245 1,245
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 50 20 25
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 0 0 10
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 7,460 3,675 3,785
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 10 10 0
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 345 175 170
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 35 10 25
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 4,635 2,125 2,510
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 720 350 365
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 570 255 315
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 370 195 165
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 1,740 785 955
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 1,580 650 930
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 210 110 100
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 9,995 4,860 5,135
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 285 130 150
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 65 40 20
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 395 245 150
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 35 15 15
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 100 45 55
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 880 405 480
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 120 50 65
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 120 55 70
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 75 25 45
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 2,515 1,225 1,290
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 1,110 510 605
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 2,295 1,060 1,230
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 295 145 155
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 3,660 1,855 1,810
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 35 15 20
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 7,120 3,640 3,480
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 75 45 30
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 130 65 65
Catalan 1,280 740 535 10 10 0
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 620 305 315
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 0 10 0
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 465 265 200
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 2,735 1,400 1,335
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 0 0 0
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 40 25 15
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 30 20 10
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 45 10 30
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 970 510 465
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 575 320 250
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 15 10 10
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 80 30 55
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 1,890 920 970
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 160 65 95
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 0 0 0
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 520 305 210
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 15 10 0
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 265 155 115
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 0 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 0 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 240 150 90
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 720 345 375
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 25 20 10
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 10 10 0
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 45 20 25
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 10 0 10
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 0 0 0
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 35 20 15
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 20 10 10
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 35 20 20
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 15 10 10
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 275 140 130
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 10 15 0
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 0 0 0
Montserratan 930 460 470 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 25 10 15
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 10 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 120 50 70
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 10 0 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 50 15 40
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 95 50 45
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 1,830 935 900
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 90 40 50
Arawak 1,440 610 830 0 0 0
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 40 15 25
Belizean 1,755 915 845 0 0 0
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 20 15 10
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 150 70 80
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 155 65 95
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 235 140 90
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 25 20 0
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 75 35 40
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 40 30 10
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 80 60 25
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 30 10 15
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 25 15 10
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 495 250 250
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 25 10 15
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 25 15 10
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 10 10 0
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 45 15 30
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 135 75 60
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 25 20 10
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 75 25 45
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 100 50 50
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 1,860 1,045 815
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 285 160 120
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 10 0 0
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 0 0 0
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 0 10 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 0 10 0
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 0 0 0
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 0 0 0
Chadian 1,845 955 885 0 0 0
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 40 30 10
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 0 0 0
Ewe 845 470 375 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 0 0 0
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 70 40 25
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 0 0 0
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 0 10 0
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 15 10 0
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 40 15 20
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 0 0 0
Malinké 1,125 585 535 0 0 0
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 60 30 25
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 20 0 15
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 20 10 10
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 0 0 0
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 10 0 0
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 10 0 10
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 25 10 15
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 330 170 155
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 0 10 0
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 0 0 10
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 15 10 0
Dinka 900 500 400 15 10 15
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 70 55 15
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 15 10 10
Maure 1,190 655 535 0 0 0
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 70 30 45
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 135 55 80
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 15 10 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 695 400 300
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 0 0 0
Amhara 1,530 815 715 10 0 10
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 25 10 15
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 0 0 0
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 0 0 0
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 120 75 45
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 160 85 75
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 50 25 25
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 0 0 10
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 35 25 0
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 10 10 0
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 10 0 0
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 0 0 0
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 20 15 0
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 150 95 55
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 20 10 0
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 15 10 10
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 35 15 20
Zambian 1,860 935 920 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 15 15 0
Zulu 945 475 475 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 75 45 25
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 565 320 245
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 45 25 15
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 525 295 230
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 24,480 11,390 13,095
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 1,990 1,055 935
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 355 185 170
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 120 55 60
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 80 45 40
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 25 0 15
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 55 30 25
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 25 15 0
Hazara 1,515 810 705 0 0 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 500 265 235
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 250 130 115
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 60 20 40
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 35 15 20
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 25 15 10
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 55 40 10
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 15 10 0
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 0 0 0
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 155 85 65
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 75 35 35
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 0 0 0
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 55 40 15
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 10 0 10
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 25 10 15
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 190 105 90
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 10 0 0
Uighur 1,555 775 785 0 0 0
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 10 10 0
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 15 10 10
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 85 30 55
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 5,685 2,725 2,960
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 85 35 50
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 65 40 25
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 0 0 0
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 4,785 2,290 2,500
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 10 0 0
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 10 0 10
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 0 0 0
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 30 10 20
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 200 100 100
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 395 195 200
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 10 15 0
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 140 55 90
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 60 30 30
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 200 105 95
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 16,970 7,705 9,260
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 15 0 15
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 35 15 15
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 8,310 3,825 4,480
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 6,125 2,730 3,395
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 230 105 125
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 1,170 475 695
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 0
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 1,540 705 835
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 45 15 30
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 180 85 100
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 40 25 10
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 30 20 10
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 255 125 135
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 170 80 90
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 20 10 10
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 380 180 205
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 15 0 15
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 70 35 35
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 70 35 30
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 965 475 490
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 280 145 135
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 140 80 50
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 550 250 300
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 525 225 300
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 15 15 0
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 0 0 0
Samoan 1,100 625 475 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 10 10 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 18,340 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 14,370 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 13,930 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 18,780 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 690 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 10,765 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 12,565 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 4,490 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 4,205 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 19,440 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 2,605 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 1,760 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 4,425 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 4.7 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 31,635 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 1,075 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 30,090 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 2,615 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 6,990 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 8,405 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 4,300 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 5,160 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 3,700 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 2,630 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 32,710 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 30,150 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 2,560 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 32,705 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 20,185 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 11,635 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 895 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 32,705 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 1,100 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 5,730 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 5,695 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 6,945 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 6,345 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 4,050 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 2,080 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 765 ... ...
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 13,798,305 ... ... 32,665 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 22,445 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 10,220 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 8,600 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 18,325 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 67.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 24.2 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,406 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,521 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 470,537 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 635,451 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 14,370 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 11.6 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 40.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 956 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
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 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,580 61,100 29,755 31,345
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 7,015 3,510 3,505
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 17,050 8,585 8,460
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 37,035 17,665 19,370
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 4,535 3,275 1,260
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 2,190 1,280 910
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 2,345 1,995 350
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 12,040 5,095 6,945
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 2,300 870 1,435
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 18,155 8,420 9,735
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 12,190 5,550 6,635
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 1,305 535 770
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 315 150 170
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 3,870 1,870 1,995
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 475 320 160
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 43,360 21,365 22,000
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 2,860 1,625 1,235
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 10,365 5,530 4,835
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 30,135 14,210 15,930
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 3,205 2,320 885
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 1,540 890 645
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 1,665 1,430 240
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 9,670 4,140 5,530
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 1,835 700 1,140
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 15,420 7,050 8,370
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 10,315 4,670 5,645
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 1,120 445 675
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 255 110 145
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 3,350 1,575 1,770
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 385 250 135
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 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 61,095 29,760 31,340
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 24,065 12,095 11,965
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 2,160 410 1,750
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 2,160 410 1,745
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 2,290 1,100 1,195
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 430 315 110
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 1,865 780 1,075
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 2,450 1,000 1,450
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 280 55 220
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 855 275 580
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 665 275 390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 150 85 65
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 190 140 50
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 255 140 110
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 60 30 35
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 4,935 1,845 3,090
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 95 25 70
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 620 230 395
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 625 65 560
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 760 245 520
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 75 30 45
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 870 250 615
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 1,885 1,000 890
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 7,365 2,955 4,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 20 10 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 430 90 340
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 6,910 2,855 4,055
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 1,575 860 710
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 650 275 380
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 295 150 145
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 15 15 0
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 535 375 160
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 70 45 30
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 1,900 1,180 715
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 1,545 1,045 500
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 130 20 110
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 210 110 100
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 10 0 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 6,780 5,945 835
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 265 180 90
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 2,180 1,715 470
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 1,235 1,100 135
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 1,485 1,415 65
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 1,020 970 45
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 595 565 30
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 605 325 280
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 360 195 160
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 240 125 115
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 5,125 1,060 4,065
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 420 230 195
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 4,630 805 3,825
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 75 30 40
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 1,850 975 880
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 1,165 380 785
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 20 20 0
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 245 185 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 425 385 35
Other 3,170 885 2,280 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 0 0 0
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 18,931,385 9,268,555 9,662,825 43,360 21,365 21,995
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 13,225 7,155 6,075
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 1,625 305 1,320
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 1,625 310 1,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 1,895 900 1,000
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 315 230 90
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 1,580 670 910
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 1,975 795 1,185
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 235 40 195
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 670 210 460
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 555 235 320
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 130 75 60
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 135 95 40
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 205 115 90
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 45 20 20
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 4,130 1,545 2,585
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 85 20 65
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 555 200 355
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 495 55 440
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 665 205 455
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 55 20 35
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 690 190 505
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 1,580 850 725
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 5,945 2,375 3,570
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 15 10 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 335 60 280
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 5,600 2,310 3,290
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 1,260 635 625
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 545 210 340
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 225 110 115
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 15 10 10
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 410 275 135
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 65 35 25
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 1,715 1,095 620
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 1,435 1,000 430
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 110 10 100
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 160 75 85
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 15 10 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 5,395 4,620 775
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 240 150 85
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 1,945 1,485 460
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 975 850 125
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 1,075 1,025 50
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 775 745 30
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 390 360 25
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 465 225 240
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 250 120 135
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 210 105 105
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 4,250 925 3,320
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 350 190 160
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 3,840 710 3,135
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 55 20 35
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 1,475 785 690
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 920 315 605
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 0 10 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 210 160 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 340 310 30
Other 2,590 745 1,845 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 0 0 0
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 28,643,015 13,990,435 14,652,585 61,100 29,760 31,345
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 24,065 12,095 11,970
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 37,035 17,660 19,375
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 26,715 12,715 13,995
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 22,045 10,375 11,670
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 4,665 2,340 2,330
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 10,325 4,945 5,380
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 1,105 685 425
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 2,205 830 1,370
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 615 320 295
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 745 430 320
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 1,005 475 535
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 35 15 20
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 4,615 2,190 2,425
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 18,931,380 9,268,555 9,662,830 43,360 21,360 21,995
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 13,230 7,150 6,075
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 30,135 14,205 15,925
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 21,640 10,285 11,350
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 17,940 8,425 9,515
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 3,695 1,860 1,830
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 8,500 3,925 4,575
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 845 525 320
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 1,925 720 1,210
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 505 245 260
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 465 260 200
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 855 390 465
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 25 15 15
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 3,880 1,760 2,115
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,585 61,100 29,755 31,340
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 42,995 22,025 20,965
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 40,405 20,765 19,640
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 2,585 1,265 1,325
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 18,110 7,735 10,375
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 70.4 74.0 66.9
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 66.1 69.8 62.7
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 6.0 5.7 6.3
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 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 61,100 29,760 31,345
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 16,725 6,935 9,790
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 44,375 22,820 21,550
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 22,735 12,715 10,020
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 21,635 10,105 11,530
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 43.0 43.6 42.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640 42,990 22,025 20,965
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 790 300 490
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 42,200 21,725 20,475
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 38,055 19,125 18,935
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 4,150 2,605 1,545
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 18,672,470 9,731,830 8,940,645 42,990 22,025 20,965
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 790 300 490
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 42,200 21,725 20,475
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 4,530 2,665 1,865
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 7,600 2,395 5,205
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 3,555 2,780 775
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 2,900 565 2,330
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 4,875 1,580 3,295
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 1,840 945 895
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 9,805 4,520 5,285
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 5,575 5,215 365
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 345 265 85
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 1,170 795 370
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 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,640 42,995 22,025 20,965
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 790 295 490
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 42,205 21,725 20,475
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 195 115 85
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 125 100 25
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 335 225 110
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 3,060 2,705 360
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 2,600 1,805 795
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 1,850 1,200 650
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 4,400 1,980 2,420
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 2,335 1,830 510
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 1,905 1,165 745
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 1,865 715 1,145
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 970 525 450
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 4,075 2,260 1,815
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 105 55 55
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 2,210 1,325 885
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 3,210 1,045 2,165
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 4,825 945 3,875
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 900 450 450
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 3,080 1,315 1,760
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 1,975 915 1,060
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 2,175 1,050 1,125
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 17,230,035 8,923,540 8,306,495 40,405 20,765 19,640
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 2,430 1,270 1,160
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 225 175 50
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 4,765 3,555 1,205
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 32,985 15,765 17,220
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 13,891,680 6,742,365 7,149,315 32,985 15,765 17,220
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 5,835 2,220 3,615
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 26,810 13,320 13,495
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,725,205 1,492,170 1,233,030 255 160 100
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 90 75 20
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 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 37,750 19,325 18,425
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 21,510 12,280 9,230
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 1,265 460 800
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 11,845 5,175 6,675
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 2,310 860 1,445
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 370 280 85
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 455 260 195
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 15,878,945 8,229,810 7,649,130 37,750 19,325 18,425
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 5,105 2,165 2,940
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 10,690 5,635 5,055
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 11,035 6,060 4,980
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 6,320 3,200 3,120
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 4,595 2,270 2,325
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 15,878,940 8,229,810 7,649,135 37,750 19,325 18,425
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 2,480 1,705 775
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 6,775 3,965 2,810
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 10,680 4,925 5,750
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 8,050 3,710 4,345
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 4,410 2,125 2,285
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 5,355 2,890 2,465
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 19,956,255 10,342,970 9,613,285 45,530 23,340 22,195
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 44,700 22,935 21,765
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 43,725 22,470 21,260
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 43,600 22,435 21,165
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 120 35 90
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 980 470 510
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 0 0 0
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 980 470 510
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 25 20 0
Berber languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kabyle 20 0 20 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 275 105 170 0 0 0
Bilen 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 220 80 145 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,065 4,420 2,650 25 15 10
Amharic 200 95 100 0 10 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 20 10 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 0 0 0
Maltese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 135 70 60 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 10 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 10 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 20 10 10
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 75 20 55 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 0 15 0 0 0
Ilocano 110 50 60 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 15 10 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 0 0 0
Telugu 45 10 35 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 230 145 90
Albanian 350 220 125 0 0 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 25 10 20
Baltic languages 95 35 60 0 0 0
Latvian 40 10 25 0 0 0
Lithuanian 60 25 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 25 15 15
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 0 0 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 0 0 0
Croatian 220 130 95 0 0 0
Czech 70 40 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 0 10 0
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 10 0 0
Serbian 530 320 210 10 10 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 0 0 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 20 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 15 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 13,285 7,455 5,835 10 0 0
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 10 0 0
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 10 0 10
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 135 80 50
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 105 65 45
Bengali 530 275 245 0 0 0
Gujarati 880 300 585 0 0 0
Hindi 1,405 755 650 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 195 95 100 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 100 60 40
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 0 0 0
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 30 25 10
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 30 25 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 55 35 15
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 0 0 0
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 10 0 0
Romanian 745 365 380 10 0 0
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 35 15 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 50 10 35
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 135 65 70
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 25 10 20 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 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 10 10 0 0 0
Igbo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Lingala 10 0 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 0 15 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 0 0 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 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 1,920 740 1,180 15 10 15
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 20 10 10
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 495 220 275
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 495 215 280
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 160 70 90
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 330 145 185
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 0 0 0
Burmese 75 35 35 10 0 0
Karenic languages 135 75 55 0 0 0
Tibetan 50 30 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 675 270 405 10 0 0
Lao 150 70 80 0 0 0
Thai 525 205 325 10 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 0 0 0
Uyghur 15 15 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 15 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 595 270 325 0 0 0
Estonian 50 15 40 0 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 0 0 0
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 825 400 425
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 75 30 45
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 740 370 370
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 10 10 0
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 19,956,250 10,342,970 9,613,290 45,530 23,335 22,190
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 42,430 21,860 20,575
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 540 235 305
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 385 185 195
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 2,120 1,050 1,075
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 2,125 1,050 1,075
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 0 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 20 0 15
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 30 0 30
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 34,091,785 16,783,745 17,308,035 69,210 33,950 35,265
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 57,230 27,930 29,305
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 11,980 6,020 5,955
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 4,785 2,355 2,425
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 7,195 3,665 3,530
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 5,930 3,055 2,870
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 5,175 2,645 2,530
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 750 415 335
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 1,265 610 655
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 32,568,560 16,004,315 16,564,245 66,765 32,745 34,020
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 34,890 16,935 17,955
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 31,875 15,810 16,065
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 11,445 5,600 5,835
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 20,435 10,205 10,225
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 15,640 7,815 7,825
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 13,570 6,790 6,780
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 2,075 1,025 1,050
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 4,790 2,390 2,400

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and New Westminster, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed April 25, 2024).

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