Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Terrace [Population centre], British Columbia

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 13,663 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 13,395r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 5,825 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 5,492 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 701.6 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 19.47 ... ...
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 13,665 6,870 6,790
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 2,540 1,310 1,225
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 845 430 415
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 845 440 405
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 845 440 410
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 9,160 4,640 4,515
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 860 450 405
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 900 485 415
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 980 500 480
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 935 485 450
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 830 425 405
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 855 415 445
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 1,010 485 525
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 995 480 510
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 955 470 485
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 830 435 395
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 1,965 920 1,045
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 695 340 360
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 495 235 265
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 330 170 160
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 225 100 130
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 220 80 135
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 135 55 85
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 70 25 40
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 15 0 10
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 5 0 5
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 18.6 19.1 18.0
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 67.0 67.5 66.5
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 14.4 13.4 15.4
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 1.6 1.2 2.0
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 39.0 38.2 39.8
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 38.6 37.2 40.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 3,470 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 0 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 1,685 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 290 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 435 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 330 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 570 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 60 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 330 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 5,490 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 1,550 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 1,915 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 820 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 750 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 465 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 13,410 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
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 11,125 5,560 5,565
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 6,310 3,155 3,150
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 4,705 2,360 2,345
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 1,605 795 810
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 4,820 2,405 2,410
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 3,140 1,800 1,350
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 375 175 210
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 675 295 380
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 620 140 480
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 3,790 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 2,005 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 765 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 705 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 315 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 3,790 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 3,100 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 2,295 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 800 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 695 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 510 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 180 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 3,100 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 1,595 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 1,505 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 565 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 640 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 300 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 690 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 410 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 195 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 90 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 2,585 1,365 1,215
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 5,490 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 3,560 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 1,515 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 2,045 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 115 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 1,820 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 1,550 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 270 ... ...
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 13,455 6,775 6,680
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 12,555 6,350 6,210
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 10 5 10
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 810 395 420
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 75 30 45
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 13,450 6,770 6,675
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 13,130 6,625 6,510
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 245 120 125
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 10 5 0
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 70 30 40
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 245 120 125
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 1.8 1.8 1.9
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 13,450 6,775 6,680
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 13,270 6,685 6,580
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 11,905 6,045 5,860
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 11,645 5,920 5,730
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 255 125 130
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 1,365 640 725
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 90 50 45
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 5 5 0
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 5 5 0
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 0 0 0
Moose Cree 100 50 55 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 0 0 0
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 0 0 0
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 0 5 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 0 0 0
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 0 0 0
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 0 0 0
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 10 5 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 10 5 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 110 55 60 0 0 0
Beaver 190 85 105 0 0 0
Carrier 1,025 465 565 0 0 0
Chilcotin 660 295 360 0 0 0
Dene 10,700 5,185 5,515 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,645 840 815 0 0 0
Gwich'in 260 110 145 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 80 25 50 0 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 5 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 5 0 5
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 0 0 0
Tahltan 95 40 50 10 0 5
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 5 0 5
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 0 0 0
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 0 0 0
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 0 0 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 0 0 0
Comox 80 45 40 0 0 0
Halkomelem 475 225 245 0 0 0
Lillooet 315 155 155 0 0 0
Okanagan 270 135 135 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 445 225 220 0 0 0
Squamish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Straits 80 40 40 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 335 150 185 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 255 135 125 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 70 40 30
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 30 20 15
Nisga'a 400 200 200 35 20 15
Tsimshian 200 90 110 5 0 5
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 5 0 5
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 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 0 5 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 1,270 595 680
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 10 0 5
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 0 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 5 5 5
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 0 0 0
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 10 5 5
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 0 0 0
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 0 0 0
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 20 5 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 0 0 0
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 15 5 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 115 45 70
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 0 0 0
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 5 0 5
Fijian 745 400 345 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 0 0 0
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 5 0 0
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 0 0 0
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 5 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 0 0 0
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 100 45 60
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 0 0 0
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 25 10 10
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 0 0 0
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 15 5 5
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 0 0 0
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 5 0 5
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 1,987,930 985 460 525
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 0 0 0
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 65 20 40
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 0 5 0
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 0 0 0
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 5 0 0
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 65 25 40
Belarusan 810 385 430 0 0 0
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 0 0 0
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 5 5 0
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 5 0 0
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 5 0 5
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 0 0 0
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 20 5 15
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 10 5 5
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 0 0 0
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 5 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 5 0 5
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 15 5 5
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 5 0 0
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 0 0 0
Welsh 1,075 495 575 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 0 0 0
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 280 125 155
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 25 15 15
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 15 5 10
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 40 15 30
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 0 0 0
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 180 80 95
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 5 0 0
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 10 10 5
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 0 5 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 0 0 0
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 0 0 0
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 15 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 270 130 135
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 265 130 135
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 0 0 0
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 5 5 0
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 10 5 5
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 0
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 235 115 120
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 0 5 0
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 10 10 5
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 5 0 0
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 10 0 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 350 170 190
Catalan 865 440 425 0 0 0
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 40 20 20
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 265 125 140
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 5 5 0
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 40 15 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 0 0 0
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 5 5 5
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 0 0 0
Georgian 1,715 910 805 0 0 0
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 25 10 15
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 10 5 5
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 0 0 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 0 0 5
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 0 0 0
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 0 5 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 0 5 0
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 0 0 0
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 5 0 5
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 5 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 65 30 35
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 65 30 35
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 35 20 15
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 5 0 0
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 20 10 10
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 10 0 5
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 0 0 0
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 0 0 0
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 0 0 0
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 0 0 0
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 0 0 0
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 20 15 5
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 0 0 0
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 10 10 0
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 10 5 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 0 0 0
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 180 90 95
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 45 25 20
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 125 60 70
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 5 5 5
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 5 5 0
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 13,450 6,770 6,675
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 13,190 6,645 6,545
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 12,725 6,430 6,300
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 12,645 6,390 6,250
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 85 35 50
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 465 220 245
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 5 0 0
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 0 0 0
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 0 0 0
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 0 0 0
Moose Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 0 0 0
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 0 0 0
Woods Cree 800 410 390 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 0 0 0
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 0 0 0
Algonquin 370 170 200 0 0 0
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 7,900 3,960 3,940 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 75 40 35 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10,265 5,125 5,135 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10,255 5,120 5,135 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beaver 50 30 20 0 0 0
Carrier 245 115 130 0 0 0
Chilcotin 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dene 7,710 3,805 3,905 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 1,020 550 475 0 0 0
Gwich'in 45 25 25 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sekani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 820 425 395 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 340 180 155 0 0 0
South Slavey 370 190 185 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 105 55 55 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 5 5 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 25 15 10 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 10 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Haida 10 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 29,490 14,995 14,495 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 0 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 0 0 0
Oneida 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lillooet 25 15 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 55 30 20 0 0 0
Squamish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Straits 20 10 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 5 0 5
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 2,022,995 460 220 245
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 0 5 0
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 5 0 0
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 0 0 0
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 5 0 0
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 0 0 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 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 10 5 5
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 0 0 0
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 5 5 5
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 40 20 20
Bikol 290 140 155 0 0 0
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 0 0 0
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 0 0 0
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 0 0 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 40 20 20
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 0
Kannada 1,630 825 800 0 0 0
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 5 5 0
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 0 0 0
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 320 145 175
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 0 0 0
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 10 5 5
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 5 5 5
Belarusan 230 105 120 0 0 0
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 0 0 0
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 0 0 0
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 0 0 0
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 0 0 0
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 0 0 0
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 5 5 5
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 0 0 5
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 0 0 0
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 0 0 0
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 0 0 0
Celtic languages 360 205 155 0 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 30 15 15
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 20 10 5
Danish 855 410 445 0 0 0
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 0 0 0
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 15 5 5
Icelandic 270 120 150 0 0 0
Norwegian 345 145 200 0 0 0
Swedish 1,045 500 545 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 0 0 0
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 0 0 0
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 160 75 85
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 160 70 80
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 0 0 0
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 0 0 0
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 5 5 5
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 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 145 70 80
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 0 0 0
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 5 0 0
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 0 5 0
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 0 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 120 50 70
Catalan 355 165 190 0 0 0
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 5 5 10
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 90 35 55
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 0 0 0
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 20 10 5
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 0 0 0
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 0 0 0
Georgian 1,035 565 475 0 0 0
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 20 10 10
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 0 0 0
Mongolian 910 435 470 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 0 0 0
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 0 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 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 0 0 0
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 0 0 0
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 15 10 5
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 5 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 10 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 35 15 20
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 40 15 20
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 20 15 10
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 0 0 0
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 10 10 5
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 5 0 5
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 0 0 0
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 0 0 0
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 0 0 0
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 0 0 0
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 0 0 0
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 0 0 0
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 0 0 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 5 0 0
Estonian 975 365 610 0 0 0
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 0 0 0
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 5 5 0
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 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 260 125 135
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 15 10 5
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 240 110 125
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 0 5 0
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 13,450 6,770 6,680
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 12,460 6,295 6,170
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 275 130 145
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 145 65 75
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 560 275 285
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 115 60 55
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 445 215 230
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 0 0 5
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 0 0 0
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 10 5 5
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 10,880 5,440 5,440
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 10,500 5,260 5,240
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 36,617 47,061 30,213
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 10,510 5,270 5,240
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 32,890 40,613 27,765
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 9,480 4,845 4,630
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 34,863 45,638 27,888
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 7,210 3,210 3,995
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 6,688 7,192 6,379
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 8,255 4,295 3,960
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 35,637 47,893 28,160
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 10,870 5,410 5,460
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 10,455 5,210 5,245
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 46,057 55,342 36,841
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 10,465 5,215 5,250
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 38,886 45,455 32,361
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 9,445 4,825 4,620
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 44,423 53,921 34,507
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 7,185 3,185 4,005
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 8,621 8,828 8,456
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 8,275 4,290 3,985
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 43,908 53,940 33,109
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 10,870 5,410 5,460
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 3,310 1,810 1,500
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 56,159 67,438 46,054
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 62,420 71,979 50,924
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 87.4 90.5 82.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 76.1 80.2 69.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 12.6 9.5 17.3
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 10,880 5,440 5,440
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 375 180 200
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 10,500 5,260 5,240
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.5 96.7 96.3
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 1,300 540 755
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 1,590 645 950
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 1,485 585 895
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 1,300 535 765
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 1,085 470 620
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 890 470 425
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 700 425 285
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 530 345 185
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 420 280 140
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 325 245 85
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 870 725 145
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 690 575 115
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 180 150 25
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 10,875 5,440 5,435
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 370 175 195
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 10,510 5,265 5,240
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.6 96.8 96.4
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 1,340 565 775
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 1,670 690 980
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 1,775 710 1,060
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 1,495 630 865
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 1,280 630 650
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 915 535 380
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 675 440 235
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 505 370 140
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 855 700 160
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 340 270 70
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 185 150 35
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 330 280 50
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 10,875 5,440 5,435
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 2,625 1,150 1,480
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 8,255 4,295 3,960
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 75.9 79.0 72.9
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 1,055 460 595
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 585 255 330
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 970 415 550
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 990 390 600
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 910 360 550
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 750 320 425
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 655 355 300
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 515 335 180
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 450 300 145
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 1,365 1,090 280
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 400 270 125
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 265 205 55
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 705 615 90
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 74,069 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 64,695 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 1,550 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 36,352 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 32,597 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 3,945 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 93,355 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 80,668 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 87,627 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 74,089 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 1,550 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 48,788 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 41,493 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 3,945 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 102,905 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 86,911 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 45 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 35 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 150 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 205 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 240 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 215 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 230 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 225 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 240 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 205 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 390 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 385 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 385 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 350 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 310 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 1,880 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 605 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 525 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 490 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 255 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 45 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 35 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 155 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 205 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 280 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 245 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 300 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 255 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 265 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 245 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 485 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 455 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 420 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 375 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 320 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 1,395 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 675 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 370 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 360 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 3,750 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 92,373 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 79,799 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 1,480 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 86,630 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 74,659 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 1,505 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 117,312 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 99,648 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 640 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 50,784 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 45,920 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 3,775 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 102,437 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 86,283 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 1,480 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 93,331 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 78,525 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 1,505 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 128,886 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 107,574 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 650 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 62,537 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 54,703 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 2,245 1,190 1,050
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 33,958 36,224 31,637
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 30,748 32,304 28,941
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 2,150 1,155 995
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 43,911 47,528 39,706
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 37,701 40,084 34,931
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 13,405 6,745 6,660
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 6,470 3,135 3,340
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 1,320 655 665
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 1,420 655 770
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 1,190 580 610
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 1,255 615 640
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 1,295 635 655
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 6,935 3,610 3,320
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 1,380 705 675
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 1,400 730 675
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 1,505 785 720
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 1,525 790 730
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 1,125 600 525
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 13,410 6,750 6,660
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 3,055 1,580 1,475
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 1,010 515 495
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 8,500 4,280 4,220
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 1,850 885 965
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 1,840 865 975
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 600 300 300
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 220 105 115
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 990 470 515
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 250 95 155
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 13.7 12.8 14.6
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 19.6 19.0 20.3
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 21.8 20.4 23.2
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 11.6 11.0 12.2
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 13.5 10.7 16.1
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 840 440 395
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 235 120 110
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 80 40 35
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 580 310 270
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 25 15 10
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 6.3 6.5 5.9
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 7.7 7.6 7.5
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 7.9 7.8 7.1
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 6.8 7.2 6.4
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 1.4 1.7 1.0
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 13,405 6,720 6,690
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 13,345 6,700 6,650
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 13,330 6,695 6,640
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 815 415 395
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 1,785 810 975
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 200 100 100
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 15 10 0
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 0 10 0
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 0 0 0
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 0 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 10 10 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 0 0 0
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 10 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 10 0 0
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 0 0 0
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 10 0 10
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 25 10 20
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 25 0 20
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 210 105 100 0 0 0
Beaver 340 180 165 0 0 0
Carrier 2,105 955 1,145 0 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 25 0 20
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 25 0 20
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 10 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 0 0 0
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 0 0 0
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 0 0 0
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 0 0 0
Salish languages 5,750 2,730 3,015 0 0 0
Comox 185 75 110 0 0 0
Halkomelem 1,060 475 585 0 0 0
Lillooet 790 405 385 0 0 0
Okanagan 820 370 450 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 1,305 640 665 0 0 0
Squamish 285 125 155 0 0 0
Straits 360 160 200 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 450 220 235 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 565 295 270 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5,430 2,665 2,770 0 0 0
Dakota 1,760 870 890 0 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 155 80 75
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 40 15 25
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 120 65 50
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 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 565 265 300 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 665 310 360 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 1,590 710 880
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 20 10 10
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 25 10 15
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 0 0 0
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 25 10 10
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 0 0 0
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 0 0 0
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 0 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 10 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 0 0 0
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 10 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 110 55 55
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 0 0 0
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 10 10 0
Fijian 1,660 955 705 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 0 0 0
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 0 0 0
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 0 0 0
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 10 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 0 0 0
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 100 50 55
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 0 0 0
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 45 25 20
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 0 0 10
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 30 30 10
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 15 10 0
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 0 0 10
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 1,240 550 690
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 0 0 0
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 60 20 45
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 0 10 0
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 0 0 0
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 10 0 0
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 60 15 40
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 0 0 0
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 0 0 0
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 0 0 0
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 10 0 0
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 10 0 10
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 0 0 0
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 10 0 0
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 10 0 10
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 0 0 10
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 0 0 0
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 10 0 10
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 10 10 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 0 0 0
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 0 0 0
Welsh 1,690 830 860 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 0 0 0
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 355 145 205
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 40 10 25
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 15 0 10
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 45 25 20
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 0 0 0
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 250 110 135
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 0 0 0
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 10 0 15
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 0 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 10 10 0
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 0 0 0
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 15 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 290 150 145
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 280 145 135
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 0 0 0
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 25 15 10
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 65 25 45
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 0
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 215 120 95
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 0 0 0
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 10 10 0
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 10 0 10
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 0 0 0
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 15 0 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 525 230 295
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 0 0 0
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 55 30 25
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 335 140 190
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 10 10 10
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 145 60 85
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 0 0 0
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 0 10 0
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 45 20 25
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 25 10 20
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 10 0 10
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 0 0 0
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 0 0 0
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 0 0 0
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 0 0 0
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 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 10 0 10
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 0 0 0
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 15 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 0 0 0
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 50 20 35
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 15 0 15
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 40 15 20
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 40 20 20
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 40 20 20
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 40 15 25
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 0 0 0
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 0 10 0
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 0 0 0
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 0 0 0
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 0 0 0
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 0 0 0
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 10 0 10
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 0 0 0
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 30 10 20
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 0 0 0
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 15 10 10
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 10 0 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 0 0 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 13,405 6,720 6,685
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 12,945 6,460 6,485
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 3,000 1,560 1,445
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 9,945 4,900 5,045
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 460 260 205
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 13,410 6,715 6,685
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 11,965 6,045 5,920
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 1,355 620 735
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 795 355 445
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 160 75 90
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 85 25 60
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 165 75 90
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 45 10 35
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 120 65 50
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 145 90 55
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 90 55 40
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 1,355 620 735
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 165 75 85
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 260 135 125
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 395 170 220
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 460 200 265
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 70 30 35
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 1,350 620 735
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 140 55 85
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 0 0 0
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 0 0 10
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 0 0 0
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 0 0 0
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 0 0 0
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 0 10 0
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 10 0 10
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 0 0 0
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 110 45 65
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 10 10 10
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 755 340 415
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 0 0 0
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 10 0 10
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 10 10 0
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 105 40 60
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 0 10 0
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 10 0 10
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 10 10 10
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 30 20 15
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 40 25 20
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 15 0 15
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 215 95 120
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 0 0 0
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 10 0 0
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 0 0 0
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 10 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 210 110 105
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 75 30 45
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 75 30 45
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 0 0 0
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 0 0 0
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 0 0 0
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 15 0 15
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 0 0 0
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 20 15 10
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 25 10 20
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 15 0 10
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 355 175 185
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 15 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 10 0 10
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 190 95 95
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 10 0 0
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 0 0 0
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 0 0 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 20 10 15
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 0 0 0
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 15 0 0
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 75 45 35
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 0 0 0
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 0 0 0
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 10 0 10
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 15 10 10
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 25 20 10
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 1,212,075 582,180 629,895 140 85 55
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 25 20 0
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 0 0 0
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 0 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 0 0 0
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 20 20 0
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 0 0 0
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 0 0 0
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 0 0 0
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 0 0 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 0
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 0 0 0
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 0 0 0
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 0 0 0
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 30 20 15
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 20 10 0
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 10 0 0
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 0 0 0
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 80 40 35
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 0 0 0
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 0 0 0
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 35 20 20
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 0 0 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 30 20 10
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 0 0 0
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 0 0 0
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 0 0 0
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 0 0 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 10 10 0
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 34,460,060 16,971,575 17,488,485 13,410 6,720 6,690
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 1,505 700 810
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 2,410 1,180 1,230
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 9,490 4,835 4,655
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 2,994,085 575 270 305
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 320 180 135
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 135 75 55
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 190 105 80
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 230 80 155
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 25 10 10
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 0 0 0
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 13,410 6,715 6,690
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 3,255 1,570 1,680
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 3,225 1,555 1,665
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 2,630 1,260 1,370
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 565 285 285
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 20 10 15
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 15 10 10
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 15 0 10
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 10,155 5,150 5,005
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 13,405 6,720 6,690
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 2,210 1,060 1,145
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 11,200 5,660 5,540
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 13,410 6,715 6,685
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 1,210 575 630
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 1,185 565 620
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 1,100 515 585
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 75 45 30
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 15 10 10
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 15 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 20 10 10
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 1,840 925 910
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 1,805 925 880
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 1,365 685 680
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 425 225 195
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 15 10 10
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 35 0 35
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 35 0 30
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 10,365 5,215 5,145
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 13,405 6,720 6,685
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 860 445 415
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 390 215 175
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 75 35 40
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 105 55 50
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 165 85 85
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 30 10 15
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 0 0 0
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 15 10 15
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 15 0 10
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 40 15 25
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 10 0 10
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 0 0 0
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 10 10 10
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 12,545 6,270 6,275
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 13,410 6,715 6,690
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 3,045 1,505 1,545
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 2,520 1,215 1,300
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 25 15 15
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 550 285 265
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 4,130 2,070 2,065
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 35 25 0
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 275 135 140
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 3,875 1,940 1,935
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 20 10 10
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 0 0 0
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 0 0 0
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 15 10 10
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 0 0 0
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 9,595 4,830 4,760
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 5,910 3,025 2,890
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 0 0 0
Cornish 1,975 995 975 0 0 0
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 3,315 1,710 1,610
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 2,200 1,090 1,120
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 10 0 0
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 2,775 1,355 1,415
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 285 145 140
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 430 230 200
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 1,840 920 925
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 0 0 0
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 1,840 915 925
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 3,130 1,560 1,570
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 100 25 70
Bavarian 940 485 455 0 0 0
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 25 15 10
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 780 420 360
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 0 0 0
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 10 0 0
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 2,345 1,150 1,195
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 0 0 0
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 175 105 65
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 1,445 695 745
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 215 120 90
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 155 80 70
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 70 40 35
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 695 335 360
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 415 200 215
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 50 15 35
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 1,625 815 815
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 10 10 0
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 0 0 0
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 35 0 30
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 40 25 20
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 0 0 0
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 210 95 115
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 10 10 0
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 15 10 10
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 0 0 0
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 425 200 220
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 85 50 35
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 205 115 90
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 40 20 20
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 745 380 360
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 15 10 10
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 1,295 685 610
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 0 0 0
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 0 0 0
Catalan 1,280 740 535 0 0 0
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 20 0 10
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 0 0 0
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 65 20 50
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 435 270 165
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 0 0 0
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 0 0 0
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 0 0 0
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 0 10 0
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 665 335 330
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 10 10 10
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 0 0 0
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 15 0 15
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 90 50 40
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 25 10 15
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 0 0 0
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 130 60 65
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 0 0 0
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 70 45 25
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 0 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 0 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 60 15 45
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 20 15 10
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 0 0 0
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 0 0 0
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 0 10 0
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 0 0 0
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 10 10 0
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 0 0 0
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 65 20 40
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 0 0 0
Arawak 1,440 610 830 0 0 0
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 10 0 10
Belizean 1,755 915 845 0 0 0
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 0 0 0
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 0 10 0
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 0 0 10
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 10 10 10
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 0 0 0
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 0 0 0
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 0 0 0
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 0 0 0
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 0 0 0
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 0 0 10
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 15 10 10
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 0 0 0
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 0 0 0
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 0 0 0
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 0 0 0
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 0 0 0
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 0 0 10
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 15 0 10
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 145 75 75
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 10 0 0
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 0 0 0
Ewe 845 470 375 0 0 0
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 0 0 0
Gambian 975 495 475 0 0 0
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 0 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 0 0 0
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 0 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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 0 0 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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 40 0 35
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 0 0 0
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 0 0
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 0 0 0
Harari 665 355 305 0 0 0
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 0 0 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 40 10 35
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 105 65 40
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 10 10 0
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 100 60 40
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 830 420 405
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 75 30 40
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 20 0 15
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 0 0 0
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 15 10 10
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 0
Hazara 1,515 810 705 0 0 0
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 0 0 0
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 0 0 0
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 0 0 0
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 20 20 10
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 0 0 0
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 0 0 0
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 0 10 0
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 0 0 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 15 0 10
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 405 215 190
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 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 390 215 180
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 10 0 10
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 0
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 0 0 0
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 0 0 10
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 370 175 195
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 0 0 0
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 95 45 55
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 175 85 90
Hmong 805 420 390 0 0 0
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 20 15 10
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 20 15 0
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 0 0 0
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 45 15 25
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 10 0 0
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 10 0 10
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 0 0 0
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 0 0 0
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 0 0 0
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 10 0 0
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 0 0 0
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 10 10 0
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 0 0 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 0 0 0
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 40 30 15
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 25 20 10
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 10 0 10
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 10 0 0
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 0 0 0
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 0 10 0
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 0 0 0
Samoan 1,100 625 475 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 3,825 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 1,670 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 380 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 5,120 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 45 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 460 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 1,350 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 1,810 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 1,830 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 1,285 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 850 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 795 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 605 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 1,955 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 6.6 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 5,425 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 65 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 5,270 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 220 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 725 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 2,625 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 830 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 810 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 100 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 145 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 260 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 5,020 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 470 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 3,215 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 2,075 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 205 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 5,495 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 280 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 875 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 860 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 1,195 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 1,035 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 720 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 445 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 90 ... ...
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 ... ... 5,475 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 4,540 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 930 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 860 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 3,810 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 60.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 8.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 968 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,063 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 299,510 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 300,811 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 16.8 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 35.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 899 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 934 ... ...
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 10,870 5,410 5,460
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 2,445 1,255 1,190
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 3,050 1,470 1,580
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 5,370 2,690 2,685
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 1,280 985 290
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 505 315 190
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 775 675 105
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 2,210 935 1,275
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 245 65 180
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 1,630 705 930
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 1,130 475 650
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 105 40 70
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 60 35 25
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 320 140 175
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 20 10 10
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 7,280 3,615 3,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 1,120 580 535
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 1,930 915 1,010
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 4,230 2,115 2,120
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 885 700 180
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 330 200 130
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 550 500 50
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 1,740 760 980
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 190 55 140
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 1,415 600 815
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 985 410 570
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 90 30 60
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 45 25 20
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 275 115 160
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 15 10 10
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 10,870 5,410 5,460
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 5,500 2,720 2,780
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 470 105 365
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 470 105 370
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 90 45 50
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 20 20 0
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 75 30 45
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 240 115 130
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 0 0 0
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 55 20 35
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 55 20 35
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 0 10 0
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 70 45 25
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 50 30 25
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 0 0 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 515 195 315
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 10 0 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 35 10 20
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 140 15 130
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 35 20 15
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 10 0 0
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 105 45 65
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 185 110 75
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 915 290 630
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 200 30 170
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 720 255 460
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 110 60 55
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 45 20 20
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 30 25 0
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 20 15 10
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 15 10 10
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 85 50 35
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 75 50 30
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 0 0 0
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 0 0 0
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 1,315 1,225 95
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 10 10 0
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 65 50 15
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 200 175 25
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 420 395 25
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 430 400 30
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 205 200 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 265 185 80
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 40 10 30
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 225 175 50
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 920 195 725
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 45 25 25
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 860 170 695
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 10 0 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 435 225 210
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 295 100 200
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 0 0 0
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 35 35 0
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 100 90 0
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 7,275 3,615 3,660
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 3,045 1,495 1,545
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 385 90 295
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 390 95 295
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 85 40 40
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 20 15 0
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 65 25 35
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 190 80 115
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 10 0 0
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 50 15 35
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 45 10 35
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 0 10 0
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 50 30 15
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 40 15 25
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 0 0 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 425 165 255
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 0 0 0
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 35 15 20
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 110 10 100
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 25 15 10
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 10 0 10
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 90 35 50
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 160 95 60
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 750 245 500
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 175 30 150
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 570 220 350
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 105 50 55
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 45 20 20
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 20 10 10
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 10 0 0
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 25 10 10
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 10 0 10
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 75 50 30
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 75 45 30
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 0 0 0
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 0 0 0
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 2,271,735 260,820 970 880 85
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 0 0 0
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 60 50 10
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 160 145 20
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 315 295 25
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 305 275 30
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 125 120 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 235 160 75
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 30 0 25
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 195 150 45
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 700 170 530
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 45 25 20
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 655 140 515
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 0 0 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 320 190 135
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 220 90 130
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 0 0 0
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 30 30 0
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 65 65 0
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 10,870 5,410 5,460
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 5,500 2,725 2,775
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 5,365 2,685 2,680
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 4,905 2,450 2,455
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 3,935 1,945 1,995
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 965 505 460
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 465 235 230
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 80 30 55
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 50 35 15
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 100 50 50
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 70 40 25
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 0 0 0
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 0 0 0
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 165 80 85
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 7,275 3,615 3,660
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 3,045 1,500 1,545
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 4,235 2,115 2,115
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 3,895 1,960 1,935
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 3,100 1,525 1,580
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 795 440 360
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 335 155 180
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 60 20 45
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 55 35 20
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 70 35 35
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 30 15 15
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 0 0 0
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 0 0 0
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 120 50 70
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 10,870 5,405 5,460
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 7,500 3,940 3,555
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 6,720 3,500 3,220
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 780 445 335
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 3,375 1,470 1,905
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 69.0 72.9 65.1
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 61.8 64.8 59.0
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 10.4 11.3 9.4
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 10,865 5,410 5,460
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 2,995 1,290 1,710
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 7,875 4,125 3,755
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 3,400 1,865 1,530
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 4,475 2,255 2,220
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 41.0 41.6 40.4
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 7,495 3,940 3,555
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 145 45 95
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 7,355 3,895 3,460
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 6,740 3,475 3,270
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 615 420 190
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 7,495 3,940 3,560
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 145 45 95
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 7,350 3,890 3,460
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 660 375 280
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 915 235 680
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 460 360 100
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 520 105 410
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 1,010 295 715
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 180 80 95
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 1,925 845 1,080
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 1,340 1,270 65
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 160 150 10
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 185 170 15
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 7,495 3,940 3,555
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 145 50 95
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 7,355 3,890 3,455
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 195 155 35
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 50 45 10
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 95 60 30
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 650 580 65
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 335 290 45
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 200 165 40
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 1,120 515 610
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 385 285 100
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 105 65 40
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 135 25 110
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 95 60 35
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 400 240 165
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 10 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 275 190 85
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 680 190 490
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 955 185 770
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 105 65 45
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 810 375 435
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 290 165 125
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 460 235 230
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 6,720 3,495 3,220
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 215 105 115
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 0 0 10
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 965 740 225
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 5,530 2,650 2,875
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 5,530 2,650 2,880
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 4,045 1,855 2,190
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 1,385 725 660
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 75 55 15
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 25 15 10
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 6,495 3,390 3,100
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 5,095 2,655 2,445
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 510 260 250
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 65 35 30
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 540 255 290
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 180 115 65
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 105 80 25
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 6,495 3,395 3,100
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 4,755 2,250 2,505
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 1,025 585 440
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 160 85 75
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 255 205 50
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 305 265 40
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 6,495 3,390 3,105
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 385 260 125
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 800 535 265
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 1,735 980 755
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 1,855 745 1,110
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 735 295 440
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 980 575 405
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 8,070 4,220 3,850
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 8,060 4,215 3,845
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 8,055 4,215 3,840
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 8,040 4,205 3,835
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 15 10 10
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 0 0 0
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 0 0 0
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 95 60 35 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 7,795 3,965 3,835 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 0 0 0
Algonquin 45 20 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 765 380 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 1,080 595 485 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 1,140 530 610 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 1,135 525 610 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 20 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 20 0 10 0 0 0
Dene 770 360 405 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Gwich'in 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 135 65 70 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 95 45 45 0 0 0
South Slavey 35 20 20 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 8,845 4,255 4,595 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 110 25 85 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 15 10 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 15 10 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 20 10 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 35 0 30 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 15 0 15 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 260 155 105 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 10 0 0 0
Stoney 240 145 95 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 25 0 20 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 10 10 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 10 0 0
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 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 0 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 0 0 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 0 0 0
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 0 0 0
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 0 0 0
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 0 0 0
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 155 115 0 0 0
Burmese 75 35 35 0 0 0
Karenic languages 135 75 55 0 0 0
Tibetan 50 30 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 675 270 405 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 0 0 10
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 0 0 0
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 0 0 0
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 8,070 4,220 3,855
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 7,870 4,130 3,740
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 10 0 10
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 75 25 50
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 115 60 55
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 40 25 15
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 75 30 45
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 0 0 0
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 13,240 6,645 6,595
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 11,085 5,560 5,515
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 2,160 1,085 1,075
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 1,425 680 740
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 735 400 330
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 710 385 330
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 580 310 270
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 135 75 60
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 20 20 10
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 12,585 6,305 6,280
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 6,770 3,350 3,425
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 5,815 2,960 2,855
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 3,310 1,690 1,620
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 2,500 1,270 1,230
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 2,310 1,165 1,145
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 1,785 880 905
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 525 285 240
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 190 105 85

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Canada [Country] and Terrace [Population centre], 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 March 28, 2024).

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