Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Chilliwack--Hope [Federal electoral district], British Columbia

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Chilliwack--Hope
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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 ... ... 100,126 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 92,734 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 8.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 42,535 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 39,681 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 30.5 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 3,285.73 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 35,151,730 17,264,200 17,887,530 100,120 49,110 51,015
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 17,905 9,245 8,660
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 5,645 2,905 2,740
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 6,225 3,210 3,010
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 6,040 3,125 2,915
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 61,845 30,340 31,505
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 5,925 2,985 2,945
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 5,545 2,900 2,645
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 5,165 2,560 2,605
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 5,830 2,885 2,945
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 5,550 2,665 2,885
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 5,895 2,840 3,050
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 6,505 3,190 3,315
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 7,355 3,580 3,775
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 7,320 3,540 3,780
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 6,770 3,200 3,570
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 20,370 9,525 10,845
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 6,395 3,065 3,330
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 5,065 2,480 2,585
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 3,695 1,735 1,960
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 2,660 1,275 1,380
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 2,560 975 1,585
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 1,645 690 955
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 720 230 490
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 165 45 120
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 25 5 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 17.9 18.8 17.0
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 61.8 61.8 61.8
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 20.3 19.4 21.3
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.6 2.0 3.1
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 42.2 41.3 43.1
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 43.6 42.4 44.6
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 39,680 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 23,600 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 265 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 14,475 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 1,390 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 4,850 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 6,605 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 50 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 1,340 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 39,685 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 10,535 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 15,015 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 5,375 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 4,935 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 3,825 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 98,140 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
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 82,220 39,870 42,350
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 49,270 24,635 24,635
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 41,570 20,810 20,760
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 7,700 3,825 3,875
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 32,945 15,230 17,715
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 19,190 10,570 8,620
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 2,700 1,185 1,510
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 5,700 2,260 3,435
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 5,360 1,215 4,145
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 28,710 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 16,065 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 5,215 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 4,730 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 2,705 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 28,710 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 24,150 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 20,300 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 3,845 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 4,560 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 3,560 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 1,000 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 24,155 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 13,235 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 10,915 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 3,985 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 4,365 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 2,565 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 4,560 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 2,825 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 1,230 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 500 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 16,540 7,805 8,725
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 39,680 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 26,820 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 12,435 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 14,385 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 925 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 11,935 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 10,540 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 1,400 ... ...
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 99,210 48,640 50,570
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 94,240 46,510 47,730
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 20 10 5
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 4,435 1,875 2,560
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 510 245 265
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 99,210 48,645 50,565
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 97,525 47,790 49,730
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 1,055 545 510
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 135 60 70
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 490 240 255
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 1,120 575 545
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 1.1 1.2 1.1
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 99,210 48,645 50,565
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 98,220 48,210 50,015
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 87,730 43,265 44,460
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 86,495 42,635 43,865
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 1,225 635 595
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 10,490 4,940 5,555
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 70 25 40
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 15 5 10
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 10 5 5
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 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 5 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 5 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 5 0 5
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 0
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 5 0 5
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 5
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 5
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 5 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 5 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 5 0 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 25 10 15
Comox 80 45 40 5 0 5
Halkomelem 475 225 245 15 5 10
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 5 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 5 5 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 0 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 5 0 5
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 5 0 5
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 5 0 0
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 10,425 4,915 5,510
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 150 90 65
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 0 0 0
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 0 5 0
Bilen 805 455 350 0 0 0
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 0 0 0
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 0 0 0
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 150 85 65
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 15 10 5
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 115 65 50
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 5 5 5
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 5 5 5
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 5 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 5 5 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 255 130 120
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 0 0 5
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 250 130 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 520 195 325
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 0 0 0
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 35 10 25
Fijian 745 400 345 0 5 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 0 0 0
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 35 15 15
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 0 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 15 5 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 0 0 5
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 5 5 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 425 155 270
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 5 5 5
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 20 10 10
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 5 5 5
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 10 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 5 5 0
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 30 15 10
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 5 0 5
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 10 5 0
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 5 5 5
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 5 0 0
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 7,765 3,705 4,065
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 55 25 25
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 10 0 5
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 875 390 485
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 10 5 5
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 5 0 5
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 5 0 5
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 865 385 480
Belarusan 810 385 430 0 0 0
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 15 5 10
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 5 0 5
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 50 20 30
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 90 40 50
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 0 0 0
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 220 95 125
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 195 75 115
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 30 20 10
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 5 5 0
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 45 20 25
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 15 10 10
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 185 80 105
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 10 0 0
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 15 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 0 0 0
Welsh 1,075 495 575 5 5 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 0 0 0
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 4,790 2,255 2,530
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 115 55 60
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 130 60 75
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 1,660 815 850
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 25 10 15
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 2,740 1,270 1,475
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 5 0 5
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 50 25 25
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 45 20 25
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 10 0 5
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 0 5 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 0 0 0
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 65 40 25
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 880 440 435
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 765 375 385
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 0 0 5
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 25 15 10
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 120 55 70
Kashmiri 565 300 265 0 0 0
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 0 0 0
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 0 0 5
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 10 5 5
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 535 265 270
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 5 5 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 15 10 5
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 45 25 25
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 115 60 50
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 0 0 0
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 115 65 50
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 5 5 5
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 1,090 550 545
Catalan 865 440 425 0 0 0
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 130 80 50
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 130 55 70
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 210 110 100
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 620 300 320
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 0 0 0
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 135 45 85
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 0 0 0
Georgian 1,715 910 805 0 0 0
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 410 200 215
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 0 0 0
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 35 15 10
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 0 0 0
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 0 0 0
Edo 1,670 770 900 0 0 0
Ewe 1,760 950 805 0 0 0
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 5 5 0
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 0 0 0
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 0 0 0
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 0 0 0
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 10 0 5
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 10 5 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 10 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 5 5 5
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 0 0 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 10 0 5
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 15 10 5
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 10 5 0
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 10 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 755 350 405
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 735 335 400
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 195 95 100
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 5 5 5
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 445 200 250
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 30 15 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 15 5 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 45 20 25
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 15 10 10
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 0 5 0
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 15 10 5
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 40 5 25
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 10 0 5
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 30 5 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 15 5 5
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 0 0 0
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 10 5 5
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 0 0 0
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 0 0 0
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 275 135 145
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 5 5 5
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 85 40 50
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 180 90 90
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 5 5 5
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 990 430 555
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 205 75 130
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 755 340 410
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 10 5 5
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 20 10 10
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 99,205 48,640 50,565
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 97,490 47,875 49,615
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 94,355 46,335 48,010
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 94,130 46,240 47,895
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 220 100 120
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 3,140 1,540 1,600
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 5 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 5 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 3,135 1,535 1,600
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 85 45 35
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 0 0 0
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 0 0 0
Bilen 620 330 285 0 0 0
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 0 0 0
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 85 45 40
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 5 0 5
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 70 40 30
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 0 0 0
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 5 0
Maltese 1,130 525 605 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 5 0 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 170 80 90
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 0 0 0
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 165 80 90
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 185 95 90
Bikol 290 140 155 0 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 10 5 5
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 0 0 0
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 5 5 0
Malagasy 435 220 210 0 0 0
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 0 0 0
Pangasinan 240 110 135 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 170 85 85
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 0 0 0
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 0 0 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 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 10 5 5
Kannada 1,630 825 800 0 0 0
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 5 5 5
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 0 0 0
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 5 5 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 1,745 850 895
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 10 0 5
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 5 5 5
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 195 95 100
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 0 0 0
Latvian 1,255 530 725 0 0 0
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 0 0 0
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 195 95 100
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 5 5 0
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 0 0 0
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 5 0 5
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 25 15 15
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 0 0 0
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 55 25 30
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 65 30 40
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 10 10 5
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 0 0 0
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 5 5 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 0 0 0
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 15 10 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 0 0 5
Celtic languages 360 205 155 5 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 0 0 0
Welsh 95 50 45 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 0 0 0
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 585 270 310
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 45 25 25
Danish 855 410 445 5 5 5
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 175 80 95
Frisian 185 95 90 5 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 340 155 185
Icelandic 270 120 150 0 0 0
Norwegian 345 145 200 5 5 0
Swedish 1,045 500 545 5 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 5 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 530 260 275
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 455 220 235
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 0 0 0
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 10 5 5
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 70 40 35
Kashmiri 135 70 70 0 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 0 0 0
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 0 0 0
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 5 5 0
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 345 165 180
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 5 5 5
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 20 5 15
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 70 35 30
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 0 0 0
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 65 35 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 0 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 400 210 190
Catalan 355 165 190 0 0 0
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 15 5 10
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 15 5 5
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 105 55 50
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 265 145 120
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 40 20 20
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 0 0 0
Georgian 1,035 565 475 0 0 0
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 330 165 160
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 0 0 0
Mongolian 910 435 470 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 10 5 5
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 0 0 0
Shona 1,035 475 560 5 0 0
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 0 0 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 0 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 5 5 5
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 5 5 5
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 20 10 10
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 0 5 0
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 20 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 475 230 245
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 455 220 235
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 115 55 60
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 0 0 0
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 315 150 160
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 10 5 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 5 5 5
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 10 5 5
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 20 15 10
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 0 0 0
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 15 10 5
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 5 0 5
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 5 0 0
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 0 5 0
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 0 0 0
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 0 5 0
Uyghur 610 315 290 0 0 0
Uzbek 990 505 490 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 60 30 30
Estonian 975 365 610 0 0 0
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 10 5 5
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 45 25 20
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 0 0 0
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 1,715 765 950
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 105 45 60
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 1,590 710 880
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 5 0 5
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 20 5 10
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 99,205 48,640 50,565
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 93,800 46,180 47,615
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 1,390 675 720
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 605 250 355
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 3,330 1,505 1,825
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 60 30 40
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 3,265 1,475 1,790
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 10 5 5
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 35 20 15
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 30 10 25
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 80,245 38,940 41,310
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 77,310 37,655 39,655
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 31,378 41,007 24,783
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 77,400 37,715 39,685
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 28,588 36,076 23,522
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 68,355 34,210 34,145
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 28,758 39,142 21,167
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 56,315 24,280 32,040
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 7,839 8,185 7,656
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 56,035 29,075 26,965
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 29,278 39,448 22,072
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 80,285 38,925 41,355
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 77,345 37,685 39,660
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 40,941 49,919 32,409
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 77,430 37,740 39,695
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 34,896 41,365 28,746
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 68,205 34,230 33,975
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 39,177 48,701 29,583
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 56,500 24,420 32,085
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 8,751 8,772 8,734
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 56,100 29,180 26,920
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 38,484 47,011 29,242
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 80,285 38,925 41,360
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 24,340 14,475 9,865
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 50,294 57,782 42,135
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 57,303 64,299 47,033
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 84.4 88.5 78.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 68.0 72.9 61.0
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 15.7 11.5 21.7
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 80,245 38,935 41,305
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 2,940 1,280 1,650
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 77,310 37,655 39,655
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.3 96.7 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 10,615 4,055 6,560
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 15,005 5,530 9,475
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 11,595 4,595 7,005
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 9,600 4,250 5,350
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 7,930 4,005 3,925
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 5,970 3,465 2,505
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 4,395 2,940 1,455
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 3,470 2,410 1,060
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 2,760 1,890 875
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 1,895 1,330 560
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 4,085 3,195 890
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 3,015 2,335 680
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 1,070 860 205
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 80,250 38,935 41,310
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 2,845 1,220 1,625
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 77,400 37,720 39,685
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.4 96.9 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 11,080 4,290 6,785
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 15,775 5,950 9,825
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 13,545 5,485 8,055
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 11,070 5,180 5,890
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 8,395 4,660 3,730
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 5,925 3,815 2,110
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 4,225 2,965 1,255
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 3,095 2,095 1,000
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 4,290 3,275 1,020
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 1,600 1,170 430
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 930 715 215
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 1,760 1,385 375
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 80,245 38,935 41,305
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 24,210 9,865 14,345
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 56,040 29,075 26,965
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 69.8 74.7 65.3
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 10,085 4,610 5,475
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 4,350 1,790 2,560
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 7,695 3,075 4,620
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 6,345 2,565 3,775
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 5,765 2,645 3,120
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 5,050 2,585 2,460
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 4,095 2,440 1,650
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 3,260 2,280 980
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 2,630 1,855 770
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 6,765 5,220 1,545
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 2,255 1,575 680
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 1,480 1,100 380
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 3,030 2,545 480
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 39,680 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 64,860 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 57,546 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 10,540 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 30,511 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 28,004 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 29,145 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 81,167 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 71,320 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 79,832 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 68,121 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 10,525 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 38,394 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 33,043 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 29,135 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 94,805 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 80,795 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 39,685 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 540 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 470 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 1,235 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 1,795 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 1,940 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 1,675 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 1,935 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 1,885 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 1,760 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 1,780 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 3,335 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 2,895 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 2,775 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 2,500 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 2,255 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 10,895 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 4,175 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 2,670 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 2,585 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 1,470 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 39,680 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 580 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 490 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 1,250 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 1,855 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 2,180 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 2,000 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 2,280 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 2,175 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 2,050 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 2,045 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 3,820 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 3,315 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 2,690 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 2,125 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 7,745 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 3,650 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 1,960 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 2,130 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 28,165 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 80,311 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 70,622 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 12,185 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 71,072 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 63,008 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 11,020 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 105,050 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 90,667 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 4,165 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 45,360 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 42,275 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 28,165 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 94,079 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 80,082 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 12,215 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 83,648 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 71,185 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 11,065 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 119,119 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 100,610 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 4,150 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 53,397 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 47,938 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 14,360 6,845 7,510
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 28,702 31,147 26,976
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 26,368 28,005 25,337
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 14,260 6,725 7,540
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 36,239 38,862 33,900
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 31,308 32,674 30,091
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 98,135 48,175 49,965
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 54,305 25,755 28,545
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 10,760 5,095 5,670
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 10,910 4,890 6,015
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 10,770 5,030 5,740
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 10,885 5,275 5,610
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 10,980 5,455 5,520
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 43,835 22,415 21,415
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 10,540 5,295 5,245
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 9,625 4,935 4,690
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 9,270 4,715 4,550
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 8,535 4,400 4,135
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 5,870 3,070 2,800
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 93,425 45,935 47,490
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 20,725 10,655 10,070
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 6,580 3,390 3,195
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 55,810 27,235 28,575
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 16,895 8,050 8,845
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 14,325 6,515 7,810
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 3,840 1,945 1,900
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 1,260 655 605
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 7,865 3,515 4,350
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 2,620 1,055 1,565
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 15.3 14.2 16.4
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 18.5 18.3 18.9
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 19.1 19.3 18.9
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 14.1 12.9 15.2
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 15.5 13.1 17.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 7,455 3,565 3,885
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 2,000 1,005 995
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 640 325 310
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 5,030 2,370 2,660
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 425 190 235
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 8.0 7.8 8.2
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 9.7 9.4 9.9
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 9.7 9.6 9.7
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 9.0 8.7 9.3
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 2.5 2.4 2.7
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 98,130 48,160 49,975
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 97,670 47,945 49,725
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 97,645 47,935 49,710
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 4,480 1,860 2,620
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 13,130 6,145 6,985
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 115 35 75
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 25 10 20
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 15 0 10
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 10 0 10
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 10 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 10
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 0 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 0
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 55 10 45
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 45 0 40
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 10 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 565 295 270 10 0 10
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 0 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 10 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 25 15 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 13,020 6,110 6,910
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 220 130 90
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 0 0 0
Bilen 1,085 625 470 0 0 0
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 0 0 0
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 0 0 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 220 130 95
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 0 0 10
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 165 95 70
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 0 0 0
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 35 30 15
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 10 0 10
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 10 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 295 155 145
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 10 0 10
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 295 150 140
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 665 235 435
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 0 10 0
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 40 15 20
Fijian 1,660 955 705 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 10 0 0
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 15 10 10
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 10 10 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 10 10 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 0 0 0
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 635 210 420
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 15 10 10
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 25 20 10
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 20 15 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 20 15 0
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 0 0 0
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 0 0 0
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 20 15 10
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 0 0 0
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 9,830 4,650 5,185
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 70 30 40
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 1,145 525 615
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 10 0 10
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 10 0 0
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 10 0 0
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 1,135 525 610
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 0 0 0
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 10 10 10
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 25 10 20
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 40 25 10
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 105 55 50
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 0 0 0
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 265 120 145
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 305 120 185
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 65 35 30
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 10 10 10
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 70 40 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 25 10 15
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 275 120 155
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 0 0 0
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 30 20 15
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 0 0 0
Welsh 1,690 830 860 10 0 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 20 15 0
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 5,565 2,660 2,905
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 160 90 75
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 115 50 65
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 2,035 990 1,045
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 50 25 25
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 3,160 1,535 1,620
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 10 0 10
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 90 35 50
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 80 40 40
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 15 0 10
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 20 15 10
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 110 75 30
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 1,105 535 565
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 1,020 490 530
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 0 0 0
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 15 10 0
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 270 125 140
Kashmiri 905 490 420 0 0 0
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 0 0 0
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 0 0 0
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 0 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 720 350 370
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 20 10 10
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 150 55 95
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 95 50 45
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 0 0 0
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 0 0 10
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 90 45 40
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 2,125 945 1,180
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 0 0 0
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 235 125 110
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 230 120 110
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 225 120 110
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 1,505 620 890
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 0 0 0
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 215 100 120
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 0 0 0
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 0 0 0
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 505 260 245
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 0 0 0
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 85 55 35
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 0 0 0
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 0 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 10 10 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 0 0 0
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 0 0 0
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 0 0 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 0 0 0
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 0 10 0
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 0 0 0
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 30 20 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 35 20 15
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 0 0 10
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 0 0 0
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 100 25 75
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 35 10 20
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 65 15 55
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 895 425 470
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 850 395 455
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 205 90 110
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 10 10 0
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 625 275 350
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 60 30 30
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 10 0 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 50 25 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 45 35 10
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 0 0 0
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 45 35 15
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 65 15 50
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 30 10 20
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 45 10 45
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 30 25 0
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 0 0 0
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 30 20 0
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 0 0 0
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 10 0 0
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 300 130 170
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 10 0 10
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 85 35 45
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 205 90 110
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 20 15 10
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 98,135 48,165 49,970
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 94,575 46,440 48,140
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 20,955 10,735 10,225
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 73,620 35,700 37,915
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 3,560 1,725 1,835
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 98,135 48,160 49,970
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 84,515 41,745 42,775
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 13,130 6,165 6,965
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 6,570 3,100 3,465
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 1,320 655 665
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 1,780 795 980
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 2,275 1,025 1,250
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 945 380 560
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 1,330 640 685
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 1,195 590 605
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 485 255 230
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 13,135 6,165 6,970
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 1,770 835 930
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 2,705 1,345 1,360
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 3,015 1,360 1,655
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 4,695 2,190 2,505
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 950 435 515
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 13,130 6,165 6,965
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 2,090 895 1,200
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 50 15 40
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 40 15 25
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 95 50 45
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 30 15 10
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 35 25 15
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 50 35 20
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 185 65 120
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 45 15 35
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 40 35 10
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 1,165 475 685
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 360 165 190
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 7,480 3,645 3,830
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 30 20 10
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 30 15 10
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 60 30 30
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 1,165 585 580
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 30 25 10
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 95 50 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 105 45 55
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 75 35 40
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 1,395 700 695
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 260 125 130
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 70 45 25
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 190 90 95
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 210 100 105
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 40 25 20
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 150 70 75
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 2,835 1,350 1,490
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 735 330 405
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 490 255 230
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 0 0 0
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 60 35 20
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 10 0 10
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 20 10 10
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 10 10 10
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 55 30 20
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 245 120 125
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 90 50 40
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 2,765 1,215 1,550
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 0 0 0
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 385 185 205
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 115 45 70
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 435 220 220
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 70 35 35
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 0 0 0
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 65 15 50
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 345 180 170
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 10 0 0
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 90 50 40
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 605 200 405
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 30 15 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 30 20 10
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 105 40 65
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 195 90 100
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 290 125 160
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 310 155 155
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 1,190 585 605
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 240 110 125
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 0 0 0
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 10 0 0
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 10 10 0
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 20 0 15
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 180 75 105
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 10 10 0
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 205 130 80
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 0 0 0
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 20 20 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 0 0 10
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 10 10 0
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 10 0 10
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 130 90 40
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 35 10 20
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 65 30 30
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 10 0 10
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 0 0 0
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 0 0 0
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 10 10 0
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 20 10 10
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 0 0 0
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 25 10 15
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 655 310 345
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 0 0 0
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 95 50 45
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 0 0 0
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 45 25 30
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 10 0 10
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 0 0 0
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 0 0 0
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 10 0 10
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 110 55 55
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 0 0 0
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 0 0 0
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 30 20 10
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 265 125 145
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 15 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 25 15 10
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 15 10 10
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 10 0 0
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 25 10 15
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 0 0 10
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 25 0 15
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 20 0 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 10 0 10
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 98,135 48,160 49,975
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 14,260 6,745 7,520
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 21,765 10,835 10,930
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 62,105 30,580 31,525
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 6,775 3,165 3,605
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 3,700 1,885 1,810
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 1,530 960 570
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 2,165 930 1,240
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 2,445 925 1,525
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 590 340 250
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 40 10 25
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 98,135 48,160 49,975
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 9,255 4,360 4,895
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 9,005 4,240 4,765
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 5,970 2,855 3,120
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 2,990 1,365 1,620
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 45 15 25
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 120 75 45
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 130 45 85
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 88,880 43,800 45,075
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 98,135 48,165 49,975
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 4,635 2,145 2,485
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 93,500 46,015 47,485
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 98,135 48,165 49,975
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 2,825 1,440 1,385
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 2,790 1,415 1,375
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 2,425 1,225 1,200
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 365 190 175
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 35 20 15
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 10 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 25 10 10
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 6,845 3,085 3,755
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 6,610 2,990 3,620
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 4,245 1,930 2,310
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 2,335 1,050 1,285
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 30 10 20
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 235 95 140
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 230 100 140
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 0 0 10
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 88,465 43,640 44,825
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 98,135 48,160 49,970
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 6,560 3,095 3,465
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 1,480 740 740
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 1,045 490 565
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 730 370 360
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 835 310 520
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 555 240 320
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 105 60 45
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 530 280 250
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 115 65 50
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 545 260 285
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 245 115 135
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 115 45 70
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 265 130 135
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 91,570 45,060 46,510
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 98,135 48,165 49,975
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 9,670 4,525 5,150
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 6,935 3,270 3,660
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 60 25 35
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 2,945 1,345 1,605
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 27,305 13,595 13,715
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 140 70 70
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 2,185 1,105 1,080
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 25,715 12,785 12,925
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 10 0 0
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 15 10 0
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 35 20 20
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 15 0 15
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 78,980 38,650 40,330
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 49,345 24,020 25,325
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 0 0 0
Cornish 1,975 995 975 0 10 0
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 29,855 14,220 15,635
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 17,190 8,065 9,125
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 20 10 10
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 21,680 10,545 11,135
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 2,705 1,255 1,450
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 3,140 1,620 1,515
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 10,675 4,990 5,685
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 0 0 0
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 0 0 0
Corsican 1,750 950 805 10 0 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 10,675 4,995 5,685
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 32,650 16,155 16,495
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 1,025 465 570
Bavarian 940 485 455 0 0 0
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 435 250 185
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 12,955 6,435 6,520
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 50 15 35
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 95 50 40
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 21,120 10,485 10,630
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 20 10 10
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 640 275 365
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 30 15 15
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 8,895 4,380 4,520
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 1,740 920 820
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 630 335 295
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 675 340 335
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 3,505 1,695 1,805
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 2,710 1,220 1,490
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 345 195 145
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 15,290 7,455 7,835
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 80 30 50
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 20 10 20
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 460 210 250
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 265 95 175
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 85 40 40
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 1,485 710 770
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 75 40 25
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 150 70 80
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 10 0 0
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 3,360 1,620 1,740
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 750 400 350
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 4,360 2,270 2,095
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 230 110 125
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 6,445 2,980 3,465
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 70 50 20
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 5,020 2,385 2,635
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 85 35 50
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 25 15 10
Catalan 1,280 740 535 0 0 0
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 255 115 135
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 0 0 0
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 360 205 155
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 2,685 1,195 1,490
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 0 0 0
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 15 10 10
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 35 20 20
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 0 10 0
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 495 250 240
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 115 65 45
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 40 25 20
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 45 20 25
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 985 500 480
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 115 65 50
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 40 15 25
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 625 350 285
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 25 10 15
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 230 120 110
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 15 20 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 10 10 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 345 185 155
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 490 255 235
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 0 0 0
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 10 0 0
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 10 0 10
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 0 0 0
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 0 0 0
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 30 20 15
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 0 0 10
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 0 0 0
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 55 30 25
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 245 120 125
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 0 0 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 10 10 0
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 75 30 45
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 45 30 15
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 10 10 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 1,410 640 770
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 60 25 35
Arawak 1,440 610 830 0 0 0
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 50 30 20
Belizean 1,755 915 845 0 0 0
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 20 15 0
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 110 55 55
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 105 35 70
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 65 30 30
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 40 15 25
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 50 25 25
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 90 25 60
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 30 20 15
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 45 25 20
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 25 10 10
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 10 10 10
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 390 150 240
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 40 25 10
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 10 10 10
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 95 55 40
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 40 25 15
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 165 90 80
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 0 0 0
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 70 30 40
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 935 460 465
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 100 50 50
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 0 0 0
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 0 0 0
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 0 0 0
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 0 0 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 0 0 0
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 25 10 10
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 10 0 0
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 0 0 0
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 0 0 0
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 0 0 0
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 0 0 0
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 55 20 35
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 0 0 0
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 10 0 0
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 0 0 0
Wolof 840 495 345 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 25 10 10
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 0 0 0
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 190 95 90
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 10 10 0
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 0 0 0
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 0 0 0
Dinka 900 500 400 0 0 0
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 115 55 60
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 0 0 0
Maure 1,190 655 535 0 0 0
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 25 15 15
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 25 15 15
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 10 0 10
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 280 130 145
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 20 10 10
Amhara 1,530 815 715 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 0 0 0
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 0 10 0
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 20 10 10
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 15 10 0
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 0 0 0
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 0 0 0
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 0 0 0
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 0 0 0
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 0 0 0
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 0 0 0
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 175 80 95
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 0 0 0
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 0 0 0
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 0 0 0
Zambian 1,860 935 920 10 0 10
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 0 0 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 25 10 15
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 395 200 200
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 70 30 40
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 325 170 155
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 5,655 2,655 3,000
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 355 185 175
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 0 0 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 20 15 0
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 10 0 0
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 0 0 0
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 0 0 10
Hazara 1,515 810 705 0 0 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 95 55 45
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 0 10 0
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 30 15 15
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 0 0 0
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 0 0 0
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 10 0 0
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 10 0 10
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 80 35 45
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 10 10 0
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 30 10 25
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 0 0 10
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 30 25 10
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 0 0 0
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 0 0 0
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 35 25 0
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 0 0 0
Uighur 1,555 775 785 0 0 0
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 0 0 0
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 10 0 10
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 1,545 770 780
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 0 0 0
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 0 0 0
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 0 0 0
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 1,255 625 630
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 0 0 0
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 0 0 0
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 0 0 0
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 0 0 10
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 120 50 75
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 85 50 30
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 50 30 20
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 0 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 55 25 30
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 3,795 1,720 2,075
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 60 35 25
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 20 0 20
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 1,540 730 810
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 930 345 580
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 60 30 30
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 335 135 195
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 0
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 560 265 290
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 40 20 25
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 25 15 10
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 25 15 10
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 0 0 0
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 50 25 30
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 70 30 50
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 10 10 0
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 350 195 155
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 15 10 10
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 15 10 0
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 595 295 300
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 340 170 165
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 80 45 35
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 185 90 100
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 80 40 40
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 55 15 40
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 15 10 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 25 10 15
Samoan 1,100 625 475 15 10 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 29,700 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 9,845 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 125 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 7,415 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 32,250 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 160 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 3,995 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 10,840 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 12,875 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 11,805 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 8,950 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 6,035 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 5,640 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 5,470 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 13,570 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.7 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 39,345 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 320 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 38,385 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 1,280 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 5,215 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 9,920 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 5,185 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 7,900 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 3,115 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 5,355 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 2,970 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 37,295 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 2,375 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 23,490 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 15,160 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 1,015 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 39,665 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 970 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 4,755 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 5,900 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 7,755 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 8,145 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 6,800 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 3,980 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 1,365 ... ...
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 ... ... 36,715 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 27,630 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 9,085 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 8,040 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 27,060 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 63.8 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 17.2 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 1,100 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,182 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 389,691 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 417,926 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 9,690 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 9.7 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 45.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 887 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 985 ... ...
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 80,285 38,925 41,360
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 15,680 8,130 7,550
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 27,510 13,335 14,180
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 37,090 17,465 19,630
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 9,065 6,645 2,410
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 4,110 2,420 1,690
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 4,955 4,230 725
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 14,780 5,320 9,460
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 3,665 1,310 2,360
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 9,585 4,185 5,395
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 6,170 2,615 3,550
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 1,080 325 760
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 365 240 125
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 1,770 860 910
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 190 145 50
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 49,820 24,080 25,740
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 6,350 3,705 2,645
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 16,520 8,150 8,375
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 26,950 12,225 14,720
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 6,040 4,465 1,575
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 2,725 1,605 1,125
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 3,315 2,860 450
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 10,800 3,835 6,965
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 2,700 935 1,760
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 7,405 2,985 4,415
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 4,810 1,905 2,895
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 850 235 620
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 270 170 95
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 1,365 600 760
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 115 70 45
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 80,285 38,930 41,360
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 43,195 21,460 21,735
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 3,240 800 2,440
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 3,240 800 2,440
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 1,025 460 565
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 255 195 65
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 770 270 495
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 1,840 820 1,025
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 115 35 80
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 400 115 285
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 405 135 270
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 10 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 70 40 30
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 570 370 200
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 245 115 135
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 25 10 20
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 3,205 1,050 2,155
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 45 20 20
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 175 65 110
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 845 75 770
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 450 105 350
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 60 10 50
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 580 190 390
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 1,055 590 465
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 6,470 1,980 4,490
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 20 0 20
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 645 135 510
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 5,800 1,845 3,965
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 670 365 310
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 275 110 165
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 125 60 70
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 185 155 35
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 80 35 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 800 465 330
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 595 410 185
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 125 0 115
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 80 55 30
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 8,430 8,015 415
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 75 65 10
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 755 695 60
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 1,190 1,095 105
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 2,415 2,325 100
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 2,565 2,455 105
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 1,425 1,390 40
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 1,230 770 460
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 860 495 360
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 370 275 90
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 6,990 1,155 5,840
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 395 190 205
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 6,475 885 5,590
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 120 80 45
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 3,195 1,585 1,610
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 1,895 500 1,395
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 25 25 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 75 75 0
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 530 370 160
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 680 625 55
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 49,815 24,080 25,735
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 22,870 11,855 11,015
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 2,130 500 1,630
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 2,130 500 1,635
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 780 305 475
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 170 110 60
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 610 195 415
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 1,330 550 780
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 85 30 60
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 320 85 230
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 335 110 220
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 50 30 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 355 235 125
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 170 60 110
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 10 0 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 2,645 815 1,830
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 35 15 15
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 140 45 95
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 705 50 655
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 370 85 285
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 50 10 45
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 455 130 330
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 880 475 405
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 4,700 1,375 3,320
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 0 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 530 105 425
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 4,165 1,270 2,895
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 480 220 260
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 205 70 135
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 90 30 60
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 115 95 25
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 65 25 40
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 660 400 260
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 515 365 150
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 90 0 90
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 50 30 20
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 5,795 5,425 370
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 60 40 15
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 500 445 60
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 820 725 90
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 1,775 1,685 90
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 1,745 1,655 85
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 900 870 30
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 930 605 330
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 645 395 245
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 290 210 80
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 5,150 905 4,245
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 310 165 150
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 4,745 670 4,070
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 100 75 25
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 2,350 1,130 1,220
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 1,415 380 1,035
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 25 20 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 450 300 150
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 460 420 40
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 80,285 38,925 41,355
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 43,195 21,460 21,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 37,090 17,465 19,630
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 32,690 15,220 17,470
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 25,895 11,895 14,000
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 6,795 3,325 3,470
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 4,400 2,245 2,155
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 1,110 565 540
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 300 90 210
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 95 45 50
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 895 520 375
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 155 55 95
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 25 15 15
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 1,825 950 875
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 49,815 24,080 25,740
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 22,875 11,855 11,015
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 26,945 12,225 14,720
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 24,145 10,870 13,270
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 19,725 8,770 10,950
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 4,420 2,100 2,320
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 2,805 1,350 1,450
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 750 360 400
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 260 75 180
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 75 30 45
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 415 260 155
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 140 50 90
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 25 15 15
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 1,135 560 580
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 80,285 38,930 41,360
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 48,715 25,890 22,825
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 45,425 24,040 21,385
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 3,295 1,850 1,440
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 31,565 13,035 18,530
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 60.7 66.5 55.2
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 56.6 61.8 51.7
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 6.8 7.1 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 80,285 38,925 41,360
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 29,255 12,065 17,190
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 51,025 26,865 24,165
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 25,050 14,940 10,105
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 25,975 11,920 14,060
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 42.5 43.3 41.6
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 48,715 25,890 22,825
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 985 460 525
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 47,730 25,430 22,300
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 41,295 21,480 19,810
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 6,435 3,950 2,490
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 48,715 25,890 22,825
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 985 460 530
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 47,735 25,430 22,295
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 5,130 3,395 1,735
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 6,195 1,450 4,745
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 1,885 1,565 320
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 3,175 635 2,545
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 5,925 1,895 4,025
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 1,065 435 625
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 11,130 4,370 6,760
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 9,280 8,790 485
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 2,130 1,435 695
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 1,820 1,455 360
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 48,715 25,895 22,825
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 985 460 530
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 47,730 25,435 22,300
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 2,800 1,705 1,090
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 355 325 30
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 135 115 20
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 5,195 4,590 605
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 3,900 3,115 780
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 1,310 1,035 275
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 5,560 2,535 3,025
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 2,205 1,795 405
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 550 325 220
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 1,185 345 840
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 750 355 395
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 2,130 1,160 970
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 65 35 30
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 2,575 1,515 1,055
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 3,340 970 2,365
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 5,455 830 4,625
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 785 420 365
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 3,870 1,385 2,485
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 2,445 1,190 1,255
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 3,130 1,685 1,450
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 45,425 24,045 21,380
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 4,015 1,935 2,080
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 150 105 45
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 7,380 5,715 1,660
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 33,880 16,290 17,595
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 33,880 16,285 17,590
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 20,640 9,075 11,565
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 8,980 4,310 4,670
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 4,055 2,750 1,305
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 205 155 55
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 41,260 22,005 19,255
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 34,725 18,635 16,090
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 2,730 1,385 1,345
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 730 325 400
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 1,865 860 1,005
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 550 395 150
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 655 395 260
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 41,260 22,005 19,250
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 15,360 7,100 8,260
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 12,725 6,350 6,375
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 6,515 3,725 2,785
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 2,270 1,455 820
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 4,385 3,375 1,015
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 41,260 22,005 19,250
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 4,465 3,400 1,055
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 7,765 5,120 2,645
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 10,445 5,375 5,070
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 7,245 2,685 4,555
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 4,245 1,495 2,745
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 7,095 3,920 3,175
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 52,795 27,650 25,140
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 52,575 27,520 25,050
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 52,255 27,360 24,900
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 52,190 27,345 24,845
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 65 15 55
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 315 165 155
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 10 0 10
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 10 0 10
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 10 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 250,485 132,990 117,490 310 165 145
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 0 0 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 0 0 0
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 0 0 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 45 25 15
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 40 30 15
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 10 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 0
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 10 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 38,245 115 55 55
Albanian 350 220 125 0 0 0
Armenian 450 220 230 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 0 0 0
Serbian 530 320 210 0 0 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 40 20 20
Afrikaans 85 40 40 10 0 10
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 10 0 10
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 25 15 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 45 30 15
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 45 30 10
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 45 25 10
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 0 0 0
Kurdish 185 150 40 0 0 0
Pashto 50 20 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 30 0 25
Catalan 30 10 20 0 0 0
Italian 1,705 895 805 0 0 0
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 0 0 0
Romanian 745 365 380 0 0 0
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 30 10 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 40 15 25
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 0 0 0
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 0 0 0
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 57,850 100 55 45
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 85 45 45
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 15 10 10
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 65 30 35
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 10 10 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 15 15 0
Burmese 75 35 35 0 0 0
Karenic languages 135 75 55 15 10 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 0 0 0
Lao 150 70 80 0 0 0
Thai 525 205 325 0 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 590,270 300,115 290,155 225 135 90
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 35 15 15
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 190 115 75
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 0 0 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 52,795 27,650 25,145
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 51,575 27,090 24,485
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 190 80 110
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 305 155 150
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 700 325 375
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 10 0 10
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 690 325 360
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 0 0 0
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 0 0 0
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 30 10 20
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 97,035 47,585 49,455
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 81,305 39,855 41,450
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 15,740 7,730 8,010
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 8,890 4,340 4,550
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 6,845 3,390 3,460
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 6,550 3,275 3,275
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 5,290 2,635 2,660
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 1,260 645 620
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 295 115 180
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 92,210 45,090 47,115
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 50,950 25,085 25,865
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 41,260 20,010 21,255
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 22,355 10,875 11,480
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 18,910 9,135 9,770
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 17,520 8,450 9,070
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 14,125 6,750 7,375
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 3,390 1,700 1,695
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 1,390 685 705

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Chilliwack--Hope [Federal electoral district], 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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