Census Profile, 2016 Census
Canada [Country] and Quebec [Province]

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Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 35,151,728 ... ... 8,164,361 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 33,476,688 ... ... 7,903,001 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.0 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 15,412,443 ... ... 3,858,943 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 14,072,079 ... ... 3,531,663 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 3.9 ... ... 6.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 8,965,588.85 ... ... 1,356,625.27 ... ...
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 8,164,360 4,016,760 4,147,605
0 to 14 years 5,839,565 2,992,920 2,846,645 1,333,260 682,535 650,720
0 to 4 years 1,898,790 973,030 925,760 444,930 227,965 216,970
5 to 9 years 2,018,130 1,034,685 983,445 469,165 240,225 228,940
10 to 14 years 1,922,645 985,200 937,445 419,160 214,345 204,815
15 to 64 years 23,376,530 11,576,130 11,800,400 5,335,910 2,664,630 2,671,280
15 to 19 years 2,026,160 1,039,215 986,940 429,825 219,070 210,755
20 to 24 years 2,242,690 1,144,495 1,098,200 500,100 252,600 247,500
25 to 29 years 2,285,990 1,144,470 1,141,515 495,410 248,030 247,380
30 to 34 years 2,329,395 1,148,290 1,181,110 515,505 256,440 259,070
35 to 39 years 2,288,365 1,118,635 1,169,730 550,540 274,595 275,945
40 to 44 years 2,255,135 1,104,440 1,150,695 506,525 254,100 252,425
45 to 49 years 2,359,965 1,157,760 1,202,210 519,425 260,410 259,015
50 to 54 years 2,678,075 1,318,755 1,359,320 619,435 309,070 310,370
55 to 59 years 2,620,240 1,285,190 1,335,055 636,475 314,190 322,285
60 to 64 years 2,290,510 1,114,885 1,175,630 562,670 276,140 286,535
65 years and over 5,935,630 2,695,150 3,240,485 1,495,195 669,590 825,605
65 to 69 years 1,972,480 953,075 1,019,405 488,175 236,395 251,775
70 to 74 years 1,420,875 677,975 742,900 373,590 176,905 196,690
75 to 79 years 1,021,850 469,550 552,300 256,905 116,020 140,890
80 to 84 years 749,650 325,765 423,880 187,835 78,390 109,450
85 years and over 770,780 268,790 501,990 188,685 61,885 126,805
85 to 89 years 482,525 185,535 296,990 120,635 43,795 76,840
90 to 94 years 223,510 68,675 154,835 53,165 15,155 38,015
95 to 99 years 56,525 13,240 43,280 13,035 2,685 10,350
100 years and over 8,230 1,340 6,890 1,850 255 1,600
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 16.3 17.0 15.7
15 to 64 years 66.5 67.1 66.0 65.4 66.3 64.4
65 years and over 16.9 15.6 18.1 18.3 16.7 19.9
85 years and over 2.2 1.6 2.8 2.3 1.5 3.1
Average age of the population 41.0 40.1 41.9 41.9 40.9 42.9
Median age of the population 41.2 40.2 42.2 42.5 41.4 43.6
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Single-detached house 7,541,495 ... ... 1,602,680 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 1,391,040 ... ... 187,800 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,949,795 ... ... 1,717,680 ... ...
Semi-detached house 698,800 ... ... 188,245 ... ...
Row house 891,305 ... ... 93,350 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 784,300 ... ... 265,195 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,539,390 ... ... 1,154,955 ... ...
Other single-attached house 36,005 ... ... 15,940 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 189,755 ... ... 23,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 person 3,969,790 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
2 persons 4,834,605 ... ... 1,227,765 ... ...
3 persons 2,140,640 ... ... 489,460 ... ...
4 persons 1,946,275 ... ... 426,250 ... ...
5 or more persons 1,180,770 ... ... 212,960 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 34,460,060 ... ... 7,965,455 ... ...
Average household size 2.4 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
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 6,831,105 3,334,220 3,496,885
Married or living common law 16,893,720 8,452,135 8,441,585 3,844,145 1,924,750 1,919,395
Married 13,383,455 6,693,465 6,689,990 2,342,980 1,172,720 1,170,260
Living common law 3,510,265 1,758,670 1,751,590 1,501,160 752,025 749,135
Not married and not living common law 12,418,440 5,819,140 6,599,300 2,986,960 1,409,475 1,577,490
Never married 8,254,340 4,444,425 3,809,915 2,010,580 1,084,300 926,280
Separated 718,295 309,905 408,400 103,625 46,390 57,240
Divorced 1,816,005 725,535 1,090,470 483,195 194,430 288,760
Widowed 1,629,800 339,280 1,290,525 389,555 84,345 305,210
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 9,840,730 ... ... 2,257,560 ... ...
2 persons 5,007,790 ... ... 1,204,955 ... ...
3 persons 2,107,830 ... ... 466,310 ... ...
4 persons 1,909,935 ... ... 412,160 ... ...
5 or more persons 815,170 ... ... 174,140 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 9,840,730 ... ... 2,257,560 ... ...
Total couple families 8,227,925 ... ... 1,878,095 ... ...
Married couples 6,474,005 ... ... 1,128,355 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,753,920 ... ... 749,740 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 1,612,805 ... ... 379,460 ... ...
Female parent 1,262,340 ... ... 284,900 ... ...
Male parent 350,465 ... ... 94,565 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 8,227,925 ... ... 1,878,095 ... ...
Couples without children 4,024,305 ... ... 970,260 ... ...
Couples with children 4,203,615 ... ... 907,840 ... ...
1 child 1,650,165 ... ... 356,640 ... ...
2 children 1,783,080 ... ... 384,875 ... ...
3 or more children 770,375 ... ... 166,315 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 1,612,805 ... ... 379,465 ... ...
1 child 983,485 ... ... 234,695 ... ...
2 children 457,670 ... ... 109,670 ... ...
3 or more children 171,655 ... ... 35,100 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,107,260 2,941,395 3,165,865 1,579,070 775,765 803,305
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
One-census-family households 9,218,225 ... ... 2,197,340 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,782,095 ... ... 947,305 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 5,436,135 ... ... 1,250,040 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 301,715 ... ... 29,595 ... ...
Non-census-family households 4,552,135 ... ... 1,304,725 ... ...
One-person households 3,969,790 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 582,350 ... ... 129,500 ... ...
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 8,066,560 3,977,275 4,089,285
English only 23,757,525 11,838,075 11,919,455 372,445 187,595 184,860
French only 4,144,685 1,925,845 2,218,840 4,032,640 1,874,545 2,158,095
English and French 6,216,065 3,071,325 3,144,740 3,586,410 1,884,135 1,702,275
Neither English nor French 648,970 265,920 383,045 75,065 31,000 44,060
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 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285
English 26,007,500 12,852,330 13,155,165 964,120 482,985 481,135
French 7,705,755 3,780,105 3,925,650 6,750,945 3,320,380 3,430,560
English and French 417,485 209,130 208,355 278,710 144,060 134,655
Neither English nor French 636,515 259,600 376,910 72,775 29,845 42,930
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,914,495 3,884,670 4,029,825 1,103,480 555,015 548,465
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 22.8 22.7 22.8 13.7 14.0 13.4
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 34,767,255 17,101,170 17,666,085 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285
Single responses 33,948,620 16,702,840 17,245,775 7,881,650 3,884,675 3,996,975
Official languages 26,627,555 13,201,620 13,425,940 6,820,815 3,366,970 3,453,845
English 19,460,850 9,680,125 9,780,725 601,155 301,860 299,300
French 7,166,705 3,521,495 3,645,215 6,219,665 3,065,115 3,154,550
Non-official languages 7,321,065 3,501,220 3,819,840 1,060,830 517,700 543,125
Aboriginal languages 195,700 94,795 100,900 45,570 22,530 23,040
Algonquian languages 130,450 62,930 67,520 33,140 16,365 16,770
Blackfoot 2,815 1,325 1,490 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 88,445 42,920 45,530 31,430 15,575 15,855
Atikamekw 6,150 3,135 3,015 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 10,230 4,885 5,350 8,715 4,155 4,555
Moose Cree 100 50 55 0 5 0
Naskapi 1,205 590 620 590 285 305
Northern East Cree 315 125 190 135 55 80
Plains Cree 3,065 1,360 1,710 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 45 20 25 35 15 15
Swampy Cree 1,440 585 850 5 5 0
Woods Cree 1,840 865 975 10 5 5
Cree, n.o.s. 64,050 31,305 32,745 15,790 7,920 7,875
Eastern Algonquian languages 6,990 3,310 3,680 485 225 260
Malecite 305 140 160 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 6,690 3,170 3,520 485 220 260
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 32,150 15,350 16,800 1,215 565 645
Algonquin 1,260 590 670 1,185 555 630
Ojibway 17,890 8,440 9,450 20 10 15
Oji-Cree 12,855 6,260 6,595 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 150 65 85 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 45 25 20 5 0 5
Athabaskan languages 17,365 8,325 9,045 15 10 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 17,315 8,310 9,010 15 10 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 5 0 0
Sekani 90 45 45 0 5 0
Slavey-Hare languages 1,995 950 1,045 10 5 0
North Slavey (Hare) 765 365 400 0 0 0
South Slavey 945 455 495 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 280 130 150 10 10 0
Tahltan languages 270 135 140 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 180 90 90 0 0 0
Tahltan 95 40 50 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 290 120 170 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 215 90 135 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 70 30 40 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 35 5 0 0
Haida 75 35 40 0 0 0
Inuit languages 36,545 18,100 18,445 11,970 5,955 6,015
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,025 445 575 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35,215 17,530 17,680 11,895 5,925 5,970
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 315 125 185 75 25 45
Iroquoian languages 1,115 485 635 375 165 210
Cayuga 45 20 20 0 0 0
Mohawk 980 430 555 365 160 210
Oneida 55 20 40 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 5 5 5
Kutenai 105 55 55 0 0 0
Michif 465 230 235 5 5 0
Salish languages 2,305 1,130 1,180 5 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 5 0
Siouan languages 4,285 2,070 2,220 0 0 0
Dakota 1,215 570 635 0 0 0
Stoney 3,025 1,465 1,555 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Tlingit 95 40 55 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 1,480 730 755 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 880 435 445 0 0 0
Nisga'a 400 200 200 0 0 0
Tsimshian 200 90 110 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 805 370 435 0 0 0
Haisla 90 40 50 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 95 40 55 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 325 145 185 0 0 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 65 30 35
Non-Aboriginal languages 7,125,365 3,406,425 3,718,945 1,015,260 495,175 520,090
Afro-Asiatic languages 575,365 298,060 277,300 197,535 104,185 93,355
Berber languages 22,135 11,865 10,270 20,845 11,125 9,720
Kabyle 13,150 6,995 6,155 12,470 6,625 5,840
Berber languages, n.i.e. 8,985 4,865 4,115 8,375 4,500 3,875
Cushitic languages 42,885 20,095 22,790 1,125 545 580
Bilen 805 455 350 10 10 5
Oromo 4,960 2,560 2,400 15 10 5
Somali 36,755 16,895 19,865 1,075 515 560
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 365 195 170 30 20 10
Semitic languages 509,190 265,465 243,725 175,215 92,310 82,900
Amharic 22,465 10,720 11,745 745 340 405
Arabic 419,890 220,785 199,105 169,890 89,590 80,300
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 16,070 7,910 8,160 150 80 70
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5,545 2,780 2,770 15 10 5
Harari 1,320 635 685 0 5 5
Hebrew 19,530 10,480 9,045 3,885 2,040 1,845
Maltese 5,565 2,765 2,800 25 10 15
Tigrigna 16,650 8,310 8,340 385 185 205
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 2,155 1,085 1,070 110 60 50
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 1,155 635 520 355 200 155
Austro-Asiatic languages 176,725 81,810 94,920 36,305 17,030 19,275
Khmer (Cambodian) 20,130 9,270 10,860 8,855 4,105 4,750
Vietnamese 156,425 72,470 83,955 27,425 12,920 14,505
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 170 65 100 25 10 15
Austronesian languages 511,480 211,580 299,900 21,635 7,800 13,835
Bikol 1,790 790 1,000 115 35 80
Cebuano 19,890 7,930 11,960 885 270 610
Fijian 745 400 345 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 6,885 2,680 4,205 410 125 275
Ilocano 26,345 10,620 15,720 2,060 745 1,315
Malagasy 1,430 665 760 1,250 590 660
Malay 12,275 5,255 7,020 705 265 440
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 4,040 1,865 2,175 205 90 110
Pangasinan 1,390 590 800 95 40 50
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 431,380 178,575 252,810 15,545 5,480 10,065
Waray-Waray 1,110 430 675 50 10 40
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 4,195 1,770 2,425 320 140 180
Creole languages 72,125 32,310 39,820 56,990 25,220 31,770
Haitian Creole 3,030 1,445 1,590 2,220 1,055 1,170
Creole, n.o.s. 64,105 28,455 35,660 53,785 23,675 30,110
Creole languages, n.i.e. 4,985 2,410 2,575 980 490 490
Dravidian languages 189,405 94,765 94,640 14,865 7,435 7,430
Kannada 3,970 2,040 1,935 240 130 110
Malayalam 28,570 14,770 13,800 440 235 205
Tamil 140,720 69,080 71,640 13,600 6,715 6,880
Telugu 15,655 8,640 7,020 570 345 230
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 490 240 250 15 10 5
Hmong-Mien languages 795 395 405 25 10 15
Indo-European languages 3,877,330 1,889,400 1,987,930 553,045 269,625 283,420
Albanian 26,890 13,610 13,285 2,795 1,420 1,370
Armenian 33,455 16,270 17,185 16,430 7,970 8,460
Balto-Slavic languages 701,975 323,640 378,340 68,155 30,960 37,195
Baltic languages 12,530 5,315 7,215 850 335 515
Latvian 5,455 2,350 3,105 290 120 175
Lithuanian 7,075 2,965 4,115 555 215 340
Slavic languages 689,450 318,325 371,115 67,310 30,630 36,675
Belarusan 810 385 430 80 45 35
Bosnian 12,210 6,035 6,180 1,620 805 815
Bulgarian 20,025 9,675 10,345 6,985 3,385 3,600
Croatian 48,200 23,540 24,665 2,330 1,165 1,170
Czech 22,290 10,525 11,765 1,465 690 775
Macedonian 16,775 8,050 8,725 205 105 95
Polish 181,710 82,435 99,275 13,935 6,065 7,865
Russian 188,255 85,400 102,855 28,565 12,715 15,850
Serbian 57,350 28,535 28,815 3,140 1,590 1,545
Serbo-Croatian 9,555 4,565 4,985 1,805 865 940
Slovak 17,580 8,075 9,510 1,040 455 585
Slovene (Slovenian) 9,790 4,415 5,370 755 350 405
Ukrainian 102,485 45,440 57,040 5,210 2,285 2,920
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 2,415 1,255 1,165 175 90 85
Celtic languages 2,690 1,335 1,360 155 95 60
Scottish Gaelic 1,090 540 550 20 15 10
Welsh 1,075 495 575 40 20 20
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 530 295 235 90 55 30
Germanic languages 538,765 258,410 280,350 27,540 13,280 14,260
Afrikaans 10,265 5,115 5,145 125 60 65
Danish 12,630 6,245 6,390 395 190 200
Dutch 99,020 48,200 50,820 2,825 1,395 1,430
Frisian 2,100 1,095 1,005 10 10 0
German 384,035 183,215 200,820 13,670 6,340 7,330
Icelandic 1,285 600 685 65 30 35
Norwegian 4,615 2,170 2,445 200 100 100
Swedish 6,840 3,015 3,825 555 255 300
Vlaams (Flemish) 3,895 1,730 2,165 540 240 300
Yiddish 13,555 6,750 6,800 8,985 4,560 4,420
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 525 280 240 175 100 75
Greek 106,525 53,350 53,170 38,635 19,435 19,205
Indo-Iranian languages 1,312,750 664,120 648,630 76,040 39,205 36,835
Indo-Aryan languages 1,064,760 538,530 526,235 45,845 23,875 21,970
Bengali 73,125 37,410 35,720 10,995 5,620 5,380
Gujarati 108,780 55,105 53,670 6,070 2,980 3,090
Hindi 110,640 55,880 54,765 3,030 1,635 1,390
Kashmiri 565 300 265 20 15 5
Konkani 3,330 1,625 1,710 110 60 55
Marathi 8,295 4,300 3,995 255 145 110
Nepali 18,275 9,230 9,045 1,505 740 765
Oriya (Odia) 1,055 560 495 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 501,680 253,515 248,160 12,380 6,720 5,660
Sindhi 11,860 5,605 6,260 330 160 165
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 16,335 8,050 8,285 645 310 330
Urdu 210,815 106,960 103,860 10,470 5,460 5,010
Iranian languages 242,805 122,835 119,970 29,760 15,105 14,655
Kurdish 11,705 6,345 5,355 985 550 430
Pashto 16,910 8,760 8,145 1,285 680 610
Persian (Farsi) 214,200 107,725 106,470 27,490 13,875 13,615
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5,180 2,755 2,425 440 225 210
Italic (Romance) languages 1,154,270 558,660 595,615 323,290 157,260 166,030
Catalan 865 440 425 320 170 150
Italian 375,635 184,415 191,220 104,600 51,705 52,895
Portuguese 221,540 106,630 114,910 36,770 17,735 19,035
Romanian 96,665 46,195 50,470 35,840 17,170 18,665
Spanish 458,850 220,605 238,245 145,635 70,405 75,235
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 720 380 340 125 75 50
Japanese 43,640 14,790 28,855 2,525 775 1,750
Kartvelian languages 1,715 910 805 170 80 85
Georgian 1,715 910 805 170 80 90
Korean 153,425 70,310 83,115 5,160 2,270 2,890
Mongolic languages 1,575 690 885 190 75 115
Mongolian 1,575 690 880 195 80 115
Niger-Congo languages 91,375 45,075 46,305 28,355 14,360 13,995
Akan (Twi) 13,455 6,490 6,970 1,050 520 525
Bamanankan 1,535 815 720 1,200 655 545
Edo 1,670 770 900 75 45 30
Ewe 1,760 950 805 730 400 325
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 2,825 1,495 1,335 2,055 1,080 970
Ga 920 445 470 80 40 40
Ganda 1,295 625 665 35 15 20
Igbo 4,235 2,265 1,970 120 70 50
Lingala 3,810 1,785 2,025 2,465 1,185 1,285
Rundi (Kirundi) 5,845 2,785 3,060 3,345 1,600 1,745
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5,250 2,355 2,895 2,500 1,115 1,380
Shona 3,180 1,520 1,665 85 45 40
Swahili 13,370 6,385 6,990 3,010 1,460 1,545
Wolof 3,990 2,170 1,820 3,230 1,745 1,485
Yoruba 9,085 4,785 4,300 255 155 100
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 19,135 9,435 9,695 8,135 4,235 3,895
Nilo-Saharan languages 5,870 3,025 2,845 345 180 165
Dinka 2,120 1,115 1,000 5 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 3,755 1,910 1,840 335 170 165
Sign languages 7,500 3,925 3,575 1,330 700 630
American Sign Language 2,685 1,320 1,360 65 35 30
Quebec Sign Language 695 340 355 670 330 340
Sign languages, n.i.e 4,120 2,265 1,860 595 340 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,269,215 589,570 679,645 76,840 35,775 41,065
Chinese languages 1,253,360 581,650 671,715 76,490 35,600 40,895
Cantonese 565,270 262,865 302,405 24,375 11,505 12,875
Hakka 10,910 4,900 6,015 470 215 260
Mandarin 592,040 274,630 317,410 43,700 20,175 23,525
Min Dong 1,230 580 650 20 10 15
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 31,795 14,450 17,350 3,225 1,480 1,745
Wu (Shanghainese) 12,915 5,780 7,140 1,075 465 605
Chinese, n.o.s. 38,580 18,165 20,410 3,535 1,710 1,825
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 610 275 335 90 40 45
Tibeto-Burman languages 15,850 7,925 7,935 345 175 170
Burmese 3,585 1,795 1,790 80 30 50
Karenic languages 4,705 2,355 2,350 70 40 30
Tibetan 6,165 3,080 3,080 110 65 50
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 1,400 695 705 85 45 40
Tai-Kadai languages 22,010 8,870 13,145 4,895 2,185 2,710
Lao 12,670 6,145 6,525 4,115 1,995 2,120
Thai 9,255 2,690 6,565 765 180 585
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 80 35 55 10 5 10
Turkic languages 40,140 21,120 19,025 7,980 4,095 3,880
Azerbaijani 3,260 1,785 1,470 290 160 130
Turkish 32,815 17,375 15,440 7,155 3,685 3,470
Uyghur 1,035 510 525 205 100 105
Uzbek 1,715 855 865 145 70 75
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,315 590 720 185 80 105
Uralic languages 81,985 37,790 44,195 6,400 2,985 3,410
Estonian 5,445 2,325 3,115 195 75 120
Finnish 15,295 6,395 8,900 360 125 240
Hungarian 61,235 29,060 32,175 5,835 2,790 3,045
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 3,690 2,045 1,645 685 385 300
Multiple responses 818,635 398,325 420,305 184,905 92,600 92,310
English and French 165,320 80,460 84,860 72,395 36,695 35,695
English and non-official language 533,265 259,160 274,100 27,485 13,545 13,945
French and non-official language 86,150 42,170 43,985 67,075 33,110 33,970
English, French and non-official language 33,900 16,535 17,365 17,950 9,245 8,705
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 8,066,560 3,977,270 4,089,285
Single responses 33,103,860 16,298,475 16,805,395 7,743,740 3,819,315 3,924,425
Official languages 29,106,670 14,383,020 14,723,645 7,157,850 3,536,165 3,621,685
English 22,162,865 10,966,135 11,196,730 782,185 391,125 391,060
French 6,943,800 3,416,890 3,526,910 6,375,665 3,145,040 3,230,625
Non-official languages 3,997,195 1,915,450 2,081,750 585,890 283,150 302,735
Aboriginal languages 118,470 59,720 58,750 40,190 20,205 19,980
Algonquian languages 75,080 37,825 37,260 28,695 14,385 14,310
Blackfoot 1,115 555 555 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55,825 28,135 27,685 28,110 14,105 14,005
Atikamekw 5,465 2,825 2,640 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 8,590 4,195 4,395 7,375 3,590 3,790
Moose Cree 10 5 5 5 5 0
Naskapi 1,200 595 605 590 295 290
Northern East Cree 110 55 60 60 30 30
Plains Cree 1,350 665 685 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 20 5 15 15 5 10
Swampy Cree 330 140 190 5 5 5
Woods Cree 800 410 390 0 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 37,945 19,240 18,710 14,590 7,355 7,235
Eastern Algonquian languages 3,615 1,795 1,820 220 115 110
Malecite 55 30 30 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 3,560 1,770 1,795 220 110 105
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 14,525 7,335 7,190 370 170 200
Algonquin 370 170 200 360 165 195
Ojibway 6,175 3,165 3,015 5 5 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 5
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 11,375 5,770 5,615
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 165 75 90 0 5 0
Inuktitut 29,230 14,885 14,345 11,350 5,750 5,600
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 90 40 55 20 15 10
Iroquoian languages 285 135 155 70 35 35
Cayuga 10 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 255 115 140 70 35 30
Oneida 15 5 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 0 0
Kutenai 15 10 5 0 0 0
Michif 85 40 45 0 0 0
Salish languages 285 130 150 5 5 5
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 5 0 0
Siouan languages 2,225 1,085 1,140 0 0 0
Dakota 255 140 120 0 0 0
Stoney 1,950 940 1,010 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 410 210 190 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 315 155 155 0 0 0
Nisga'a 70 40 30 0 0 0
Tsimshian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 75 45 35 0 0 0
Haisla 20 10 15 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 235 110 125 35 10 25
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,878,725 1,855,730 2,022,995 545,695 262,940 282,755
Afro-Asiatic languages 307,755 153,275 154,480 91,660 46,550 45,110
Berber languages 8,105 4,215 3,895 7,495 3,895 3,605
Kabyle 5,490 2,855 2,640 5,105 2,660 2,450
Berber languages, n.i.e. 2,620 1,365 1,260 2,390 1,235 1,150
Cushitic languages 27,095 12,455 14,640 535 240 295
Bilen 620 330 285 5 0 5
Oromo 3,410 1,700 1,710 5 0 0
Somali 22,895 10,340 12,555 520 230 290
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 185 85 95 5 5 5
Semitic languages 272,100 136,390 135,720 83,520 42,365 41,160
Amharic 12,780 6,010 6,770 340 150 185
Arabic 223,540 112,690 110,850 81,105 41,150 39,955
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10,510 5,090 5,425 95 50 45
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,445 1,695 1,750 10 0 5
Harari 735 335 400 5 0 5
Hebrew 8,560 4,425 4,135 1,705 880 825
Maltese 1,130 525 605 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10,205 5,040 5,170 205 95 105
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 1,200 585 620 60 25 35
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 440 215 230 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages 115,210 53,500 61,710 24,980 11,675 13,305
Khmer (Cambodian) 10,880 4,940 5,945 5,180 2,370 2,805
Vietnamese 104,245 48,525 55,725 19,790 9,295 10,495
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 85 40 45 15 5 10
Austronesian languages 239,785 108,110 131,680 9,715 3,960 5,750
Bikol 290 140 155 15 5 10
Cebuano 7,210 3,325 3,880 230 100 125
Fijian 195 105 90 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 2,205 970 1,240 130 55 75
Ilocano 9,125 4,045 5,080 740 305 435
Malagasy 435 220 210 360 185 170
Malay 3,620 1,710 1,910 175 85 95
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 1,200 565 630 60 30 30
Pangasinan 240 110 135 10 5 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 213,790 96,235 117,555 7,905 3,150 4,760
Waray-Waray 310 135 170 15 10 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 1,160 545 620 75 35 35
Creole languages 27,860 12,005 15,850 20,705 8,780 11,925
Haitian Creole 1,280 575 705 855 380 475
Creole, n.o.s. 24,575 10,510 14,060 19,405 8,200 11,210
Creole languages, n.i.e. 2,005 920 1,085 440 200 240
Dravidian languages 122,490 59,780 62,710 11,400 5,595 5,805
Kannada 1,630 825 800 150 85 65
Malayalam 15,440 7,865 7,575 200 100 100
Tamil 96,955 46,570 50,385 10,720 5,215 5,500
Telugu 8,280 4,430 3,850 330 190 135
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 190 85 105 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 340 160 180 15 5 5
Indo-European languages 1,911,215 927,225 983,985 303,215 146,100 157,115
Albanian 13,135 6,575 6,560 1,615 795 820
Armenian 21,505 10,165 11,345 11,990 5,680 6,310
Balto-Slavic languages 314,965 149,315 165,650 40,405 19,085 21,325
Baltic languages 3,275 1,400 1,870 190 80 105
Latvian 1,255 530 725 75 40 40
Lithuanian 2,020 870 1,150 115 40 70
Slavic languages 311,690 147,910 163,780 40,220 19,000 21,220
Belarusan 230 105 120 25 15 15
Bosnian 6,045 3,010 3,040 965 475 495
Bulgarian 11,985 5,835 6,150 5,125 2,495 2,630
Croatian 16,775 7,980 8,795 1,015 475 545
Czech 6,235 3,060 3,180 460 220 240
Macedonian 6,830 3,250 3,580 130 65 65
Polish 74,780 34,910 39,870 5,970 2,695 3,270
Russian 116,595 55,175 61,425 20,680 9,775 10,900
Serbian 31,750 15,665 16,085 2,010 1,020 990
Serbo-Croatian 3,885 1,865 2,020 960 470 490
Slovak 5,615 2,685 2,920 245 120 130
Slovene (Slovenian) 2,050 905 1,145 225 95 135
Ukrainian 28,250 13,150 15,100 2,365 1,060 1,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 670 310 360 40 15 25
Celtic languages 360 205 155 30 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 185 105 80 5 5 0
Welsh 95 50 45 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 30 15 15 5
Germanic languages 146,455 71,835 74,615 9,890 4,980 4,905
Afrikaans 4,790 2,355 2,435 15 10 10
Danish 855 410 445 50 25 25
Dutch 9,565 4,630 4,935 375 170 205
Frisian 185 95 90 0 0 0
German 120,335 58,905 61,435 2,550 1,190 1,365
Icelandic 270 120 150 30 15 20
Norwegian 345 145 200 20 5 10
Swedish 1,045 500 545 105 50 60
Vlaams (Flemish) 355 170 185 70 35 40
Yiddish 7,080 3,695 3,385 6,665 3,485 3,180
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 1,625 820 810 10 5 5
Greek 44,545 21,110 23,440 18,545 8,865 9,680
Indo-Iranian languages 838,755 416,960 421,795 53,555 26,845 26,710
Indo-Aryan languages 676,185 337,440 338,745 31,575 15,985 15,585
Bengali 47,350 23,585 23,765 8,180 4,055 4,125
Gujarati 64,150 31,740 32,405 3,840 1,860 1,985
Hindi 55,510 27,805 27,710 1,535 790 745
Kashmiri 135 70 70 5 0 0
Konkani 720 355 370 30 15 15
Marathi 3,780 1,940 1,840 80 40 40
Nepali 13,375 6,710 6,670 1,355 655 700
Oriya (Odia) 470 235 240 15 10 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 349,145 174,905 174,240 8,840 4,690 4,155
Sindhi 4,975 2,280 2,695 135 65 75
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 7,790 3,860 3,925 365 185 180
Urdu 128,785 63,965 64,820 7,180 3,620 3,565
Iranian languages 160,195 78,310 81,880 21,745 10,740 11,010
Kurdish 6,580 3,400 3,175 510 280 235
Pashto 10,590 5,305 5,290 925 460 465
Persian (Farsi) 143,020 69,600 73,425 20,310 10,005 10,305
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,215 1,160 235 120 120
Italic (Romance) languages 531,485 251,050 280,440 167,190 79,835 87,355
Catalan 355 165 190 110 50 60
Italian 115,415 49,975 65,440 32,935 14,595 18,340
Portuguese 98,710 46,915 51,795 17,260 8,250 9,005
Romanian 53,320 25,795 27,525 24,520 12,000 12,525
Spanish 263,510 128,110 135,400 92,330 44,920 47,415
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 35 20 15
Japanese 19,785 8,265 11,515 1,050 425 620
Kartvelian languages 1,040 565 475 70 35 35
Georgian 1,035 565 475 70 40 35
Korean 109,705 51,385 58,320 3,540 1,630 1,910
Mongolic languages 910 440 470 145 70 75
Mongolian 910 435 470 145 70 75
Niger-Congo languages 28,665 13,340 15,320 7,250 3,450 3,800
Akan (Twi) 5,990 2,695 3,295 445 215 235
Bamanankan 340 180 160 265 135 125
Edo 415 175 240 10 5 5
Ewe 410 185 225 140 60 80
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 825 400 425 530 255 280
Ga 250 105 140 15 5 10
Ganda 345 160 185 5 5 5
Igbo 1,000 485 510 15 10 10
Lingala 1,045 455 590 625 270 355
Rundi (Kirundi) 2,110 990 1,115 1,110 510 600
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 1,530 670 865 530 225 305
Shona 1,035 475 560 20 10 10
Swahili 5,370 2,500 2,870 1,100 535 565
Wolof 1,380 745 635 1,035 555 480
Yoruba 2,615 1,275 1,340 55 25 25
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 4,010 1,850 2,160 1,350 635 710
Nilo-Saharan languages 2,650 1,305 1,350 135 70 65
Dinka 1,130 580 550 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 1,525 730 800 130 65 65
Sign languages 10,445 5,870 4,570 1,770 1,000 775
American Sign Language 3,015 1,560 1,460 90 35 50
Quebec Sign Language 730 375 355 700 360 340
Sign languages, n.i.e 6,690 3,935 2,755 985 600 385
Sino-Tibetan languages 924,720 433,530 491,190 60,370 28,925 31,450
Chinese languages 913,365 427,860 485,505 60,155 28,805 31,345
Cantonese 400,215 184,340 215,885 17,845 8,470 9,375
Hakka 4,080 1,820 2,265 155 75 80
Mandarin 462,890 220,075 242,815 37,075 17,870 19,200
Min Dong 345 150 195 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 13,965 6,345 7,625 1,830 830 1,000
Wu (Shanghainese) 7,650 3,580 4,075 780 355 420
Chinese, n.o.s. 23,935 11,440 12,500 2,435 1,190 1,240
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 280 130 150 40 20 20
Tibeto-Burman languages 11,350 5,670 5,680 215 115 100
Burmese 2,245 1,115 1,125 35 15 20
Karenic languages 3,865 1,935 1,930 65 40 30
Tibetan 4,590 2,305 2,280 70 45 30
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 655 305 345 40 20 20
Tai-Kadai languages 9,565 4,455 5,110 2,375 1,145 1,230
Lao 6,175 2,995 3,180 2,150 1,055 1,100
Thai 3,360 1,450 1,915 225 90 135
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages 22,250 11,205 11,045 5,120 2,540 2,575
Azerbaijani 1,245 640 610 100 50 55
Turkish 18,955 9,525 9,430 4,715 2,340 2,370
Uyghur 610 315 290 140 75 70
Uzbek 990 505 490 105 50 55
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 455 230 225 65 30 35
Uralic languages 23,245 10,715 12,535 2,025 895 1,130
Estonian 975 365 610 30 10 20
Finnish 2,790 1,220 1,565 50 20 30
Hungarian 19,485 9,125 10,355 1,945 860 1,085
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 1,110 605 500 150 90 60
Multiple responses 1,663,390 802,695 860,690 322,820 157,960 164,860
English and French 160,185 77,940 82,235 86,715 43,820 42,890
English and non-official language 1,284,975 620,375 664,600 54,400 26,255 28,140
French and non-official language 148,915 70,915 78,000 139,385 66,610 72,775
English, French and non-official language 69,315 33,465 35,850 42,320 21,270 21,045
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 8,066,555 3,977,275 4,089,285
None 29,615,245 14,612,175 15,003,065 6,825,240 3,356,340 3,468,900
English 2,109,340 1,045,215 1,064,120 513,410 263,670 249,735
French 731,095 342,245 388,855 320,370 158,340 162,030
Non-official language 2,151,690 1,023,940 1,127,750 317,790 154,450 163,340
Aboriginal 90,740 42,890 47,850 5,700 2,645 3,060
Non-Aboriginal 2,060,945 981,055 1,079,895 312,085 151,810 160,280
English and French 47,970 23,785 24,190 36,235 18,285 17,955
English and non-official language 61,075 30,045 31,030 28,630 14,075 14,555
French and non-official language 48,755 22,690 26,065 23,470 11,365 12,095
English, French and non-official language 2,080 1,075 1,010 1,420 740 680
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 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,190 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,204 40,782 28,860 32,975 37,842 28,522
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,400
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,866 35,933 26,621 29,535 33,110 26,119
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 24,583,315 12,296,595 12,286,725 5,685,690 2,866,470 2,819,220
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,762 39,925 26,613 30,067 35,597 25,012
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,743,240 8,755,815 10,987,430 4,973,245 2,300,800 2,672,445
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,453 4,199 6,136 7,307 5,851 8,246
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 20,428,685 10,547,760 9,880,925 4,627,795 2,408,420 2,219,370
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,684 39,836 28,474 31,263 35,627 27,219
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 28,643,015 13,990,430 14,652,585 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,489,395 13,441,555 14,047,845 6,417,010 3,159,415 3,257,595
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,487 56,740 38,632 42,546 49,087 36,203
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 6,418,440 3,159,550 3,258,890
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,977 45,404 32,828 34,887 39,292 30,616
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 24,584,065 12,295,015 12,289,055 5,685,905 2,866,415 2,819,485
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,885 56,803 36,962 40,505 47,810 33,079
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 4,972,650 2,299,595 2,673,050
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,738 7,345 8,050 8,590 7,846 9,229
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 20,428,670 10,542,540 9,886,130 4,627,775 2,408,655 2,219,120
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,057 54,369 37,193 40,382 45,974 34,313
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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240
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 2,036,965 1,114,940 922,025
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 53,431 59,326 47,420 47,111 51,622 42,433
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 65,997 74,289 55,510 56,564 62,750 49,085
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.3 91.6 83.7 84.4 88.3 79.1
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.0 75.2 67.7 68.4 71.4 64.6
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.7 8.4 16.3 15.6 11.7 20.9
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 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,140
Without total income 1,154,450 546,285 608,165 216,685 99,555 117,125
With total income 27,488,530 13,444,335 14,044,195 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.1 95.8 96.7 96.9 96.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,877,620 1,668,960 2,208,655 789,595 351,935 437,660
$10,000 to $19,999 4,680,380 1,867,600 2,812,785 1,188,135 476,630 711,500
$20,000 to $29,999 3,807,840 1,593,335 2,214,505 976,210 428,390 547,830
$30,000 to $39,999 3,206,175 1,472,670 1,733,510 852,735 414,105 438,625
$40,000 to $49,999 2,827,045 1,376,565 1,450,480 747,995 378,215 369,780
$50,000 to $59,999 2,179,775 1,145,685 1,034,090 540,265 292,110 248,150
$60,000 to $69,999 1,655,070 938,755 716,310 375,935 214,805 161,130
$70,000 to $79,999 1,271,850 745,830 526,015 286,025 164,240 121,790
$80,000 to $89,999 966,885 579,290 387,590 189,350 113,715 75,635
$90,000 to $99,999 749,290 452,240 297,050 122,750 80,090 42,660
$100,000 and over 2,266,600 1,603,400 663,195 348,620 246,360 102,255
$100,000 to $149,999 1,493,570 1,024,210 469,365 236,515 164,145 72,370
$150,000 and over 773,025 579,190 193,830 112,105 82,215 29,885
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 6,634,295 3,260,150 3,374,140
Without after-tax income 1,143,795 541,620 602,175 215,120 99,375 115,750
With after-tax income 27,499,185 13,449,010 14,050,175 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,395
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.1 95.9 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 4,004,475 1,706,825 2,297,645 822,725 359,045 463,675
$10,000 to $19,999 4,905,055 1,972,920 2,932,130 1,246,480 505,165 741,315
$20,000 to $29,999 4,489,925 1,926,175 2,563,755 1,192,885 541,080 651,810
$30,000 to $39,999 3,924,960 1,870,705 2,054,250 1,096,510 553,200 543,315
$40,000 to $49,999 3,144,200 1,619,670 1,524,525 793,150 425,040 368,115
$50,000 to $59,999 2,209,280 1,245,570 963,705 498,475 283,130 215,345
$60,000 to $69,999 1,540,300 912,230 628,065 309,415 180,470 128,945
$70,000 to $79,999 1,076,180 654,570 421,610 167,895 108,500 59,395
$80,000 and over 2,204,820 1,540,335 664,485 291,635 205,155 86,485
$80,000 to $89,999 688,705 444,550 244,145 95,010 64,670 30,335
$90,000 to $99,999 420,975 291,090 129,885 55,980 39,080 16,905
$100,000 and over 1,095,140 804,690 290,445 140,645 101,405 39,240
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 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145
Without employment income 8,214,295 3,442,860 4,771,430 2,006,505 851,730 1,154,775
With employment income 20,428,690 10,547,760 9,880,925 4,627,790 2,408,420 2,219,375
Percentage with employment income 71.3 75.4 67.4 69.8 73.9 65.8
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,778,990 1,357,430 1,421,560 606,300 311,780 294,520
$5,000 to $9,999 1,602,140 697,025 905,120 367,030 162,150 204,885
$10,000 to $19,999 2,736,010 1,212,855 1,523,155 681,920 305,995 375,920
$20,000 to $29,999 2,293,785 1,022,090 1,271,695 586,140 269,950 316,195
$30,000 to $39,999 2,149,860 1,001,065 1,148,795 565,425 277,135 288,285
$40,000 to $49,999 1,928,565 946,625 981,940 476,665 247,105 229,560
$50,000 to $59,999 1,554,100 839,045 715,055 359,180 203,580 155,600
$60,000 to $69,999 1,220,310 708,270 512,040 266,650 156,255 110,395
$70,000 to $79,999 992,170 591,945 400,225 224,040 129,890 94,150
$80,000 and over 3,172,770 2,171,415 1,001,355 494,440 344,585 149,855
$80,000 to $89,999 773,755 475,700 298,055 139,830 90,295 49,540
$90,000 to $99,999 623,980 382,330 241,650 93,860 64,160 29,700
$100,000 and over 1,775,030 1,313,385 461,645 260,745 190,125 70,620
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 70,336 ... ... 59,822 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 61,348 ... ... 52,207 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 3,969,790 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,174 ... ... 31,574 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,446 ... ... 28,469 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 10,102,290 ... ... 2,356,430 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 88,249 ... ... 78,645 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 76,419 ... ... 67,665 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 92,764 ... ... 77,306 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 76,171 ... ... 63,404 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 3,967,765 ... ... 1,174,695 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,799 ... ... 40,042 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,685 ... ... 33,262 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 10,104,315 ... ... 2,356,970 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,813 ... ... 95,878 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,890 ... ... 78,426 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Under $5,000 228,790 ... ... 47,170 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 200,315 ... ... 56,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 374,575 ... ... 119,570 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 565,940 ... ... 180,865 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 602,800 ... ... 179,690 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 538,710 ... ... 154,150 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 603,480 ... ... 185,000 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 606,600 ... ... 184,435 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 596,110 ... ... 179,855 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 578,325 ... ... 170,445 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,097,345 ... ... 313,600 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,010,415 ... ... 273,620 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 924,320 ... ... 241,940 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 836,765 ... ... 208,620 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 745,655 ... ... 176,355 ... ...
$100,000 and over 4,561,920 ... ... 860,030 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,470,255 ... ... 327,435 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 1,016,245 ... ... 204,105 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 1,116,140 ... ... 192,155 ... ...
$200,000 and over 959,285 ... ... 136,335 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Under $5,000 243,780 ... ... 50,445 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 203,865 ... ... 57,335 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 380,680 ... ... 120,860 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 591,660 ... ... 190,300 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 673,740 ... ... 202,905 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 628,225 ... ... 187,365 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 719,825 ... ... 231,765 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 725,675 ... ... 225,695 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 711,180 ... ... 211,990 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 691,695 ... ... 202,760 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,299,680 ... ... 363,775 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,169,515 ... ... 309,825 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 1,041,635 ... ... 256,150 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 900,055 ... ... 208,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 757,295 ... ... 166,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 3,333,575 ... ... 545,440 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,371,945 ... ... 269,170 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 809,540 ... ... 130,225 ... ...
$150,000 and over 1,152,090 ... ... 146,045 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 9,688,845 ... ... 2,261,890 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,306 ... ... 79,378 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 76,372 ... ... 68,152 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,706,220 ... ... 930,195 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,976 ... ... 70,075 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,309 ... ... 60,224 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 4,222,140 ... ... 911,980 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,465 ... ... 105,246 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,608 ... ... 88,844 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 1,481,410 ... ... 364,085 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,193 ... ... 52,708 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,856 ... ... 47,805 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 9,689,855 ... ... 2,262,045 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,235 ... ... 96,863 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,040 ... ... 79,060 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,706,400 ... ... 929,645 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 101,086 ... ... 86,304 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,296 ... ... 70,167 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 4,225,855 ... ... 912,560 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,094 ... ... 122,835 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,307 ... ... 99,279 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,477,190 ... ... 363,610 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,549 ... ... 61,753 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,687 ... ... 53,052 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,313,545 2,608,845 2,704,705 1,433,210 711,180 722,030
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,890 34,483 29,801 29,195 31,526 27,210
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,959 30,746 27,495 26,706 28,214 25,434
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,299,050 2,596,985 2,702,070 1,430,625 708,225 722,405
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,939 46,085 39,915 37,684 39,840 35,571
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,801 37,724 33,952 31,513 32,729 30,321
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 7,965,455 3,941,475 4,023,970
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,229,835 8,256,970 8,972,865 4,577,885 2,216,770 2,361,115
In the bottom decile 3,445,950 1,672,900 1,773,050 747,785 368,385 379,395
In the second decile 3,445,660 1,564,965 1,880,700 898,605 408,705 489,900
In the third decile 3,446,165 1,641,930 1,804,235 997,185 481,975 515,210
In the fourth decile 3,445,850 1,677,120 1,768,730 996,230 490,275 505,960
In the fifth decile 3,446,210 1,700,060 1,746,150 938,080 467,425 470,655
In the top half of the distribution 17,230,230 8,714,580 8,515,650 3,387,565 1,724,710 1,662,855
In the sixth decile 3,445,695 1,716,510 1,729,185 881,640 444,865 436,775
In the seventh decile 3,446,470 1,730,975 1,715,500 806,685 409,470 397,220
In the eighth decile 3,445,940 1,741,640 1,704,300 700,450 357,000 343,455
In the ninth decile 3,446,045 1,751,850 1,694,195 557,160 286,195 270,960
In the top decile 3,446,080 1,773,600 1,672,475 441,630 227,185 214,445
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 7,921,505 3,919,560 4,001,945
0 to 17 years 6,836,380 3,504,250 3,332,125 1,564,410 800,455 763,960
0 to 5 years 2,228,770 1,142,505 1,086,270 532,410 272,790 259,625
18 to 64 years 21,695,090 10,690,090 11,005,005 5,021,875 2,498,900 2,522,980
65 years and over 5,436,830 2,529,930 2,906,905 1,335,220 620,210 715,010
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 4,809,940 2,243,200 2,566,740 1,160,190 542,405 617,785
0 to 17 years 1,163,830 597,570 566,255 222,955 114,410 108,540
0 to 5 years 396,095 203,055 193,030 75,270 38,595 36,670
18 to 64 years 2,855,290 1,341,590 1,513,700 688,130 334,825 353,305
65 years and over 790,825 304,040 486,780 249,110 93,170 155,930
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.2 13.4 14.9 14.6 13.8 15.4
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 17.1 17.0 14.3 14.3 14.2
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 17.8 17.8 14.1 14.1 14.1
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.5 13.8 13.7 13.4 14.0
65 years and over (%) 14.5 12.0 16.7 18.7 15.0 21.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 3,128,995 1,519,370 1,609,630 731,340 358,085 373,260
0 to 17 years 696,025 357,255 338,770 129,325 66,400 62,925
0 to 5 years 236,435 121,170 115,260 44,375 22,705 21,675
18 to 64 years 2,157,745 1,057,585 1,100,160 514,540 261,485 253,060
65 years and over 275,225 104,525 170,695 87,475 30,205 57,270
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.1 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 8.3 8.3 8.2
0 to 5 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 8.3 8.3 8.3
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.2 10.5 10.0
65 years and over (%) 5.1 4.1 5.9 6.6 4.9 8.0
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Official languages 33,818,210 16,709,290 17,108,920 7,891,110 3,911,220 3,979,890
English 29,748,265 14,806,270 14,941,995 3,930,690 2,058,470 1,872,225
French 10,242,945 4,952,455 5,290,495 7,522,350 3,725,145 3,797,200
Non-official languages 9,369,280 4,488,185 4,881,090 1,610,980 776,265 834,720
Aboriginal languages 263,845 127,550 136,295 50,890 25,190 25,700
Algonquian languages 177,570 85,505 92,065 37,515 18,545 18,965
Blackfoot 5,645 2,695 2,950 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 116,585 56,515 60,070 34,415 17,050 17,370
Atikamekw 6,640 3,335 3,305 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 11,440 5,500 5,945 9,850 4,735 5,115
Moose Cree 195 80 115 0 10 0
Naskapi 1,465 710 755 775 385 385
Northern East Cree 545 225 320 260 130 130
Plains Cree 5,905 2,705 3,200 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 40 30 10 35 25 10
Swampy Cree 2,345 995 1,350 15 0 10
Woods Cree 2,665 1,230 1,435 10 10 0
Cree, n.o.s. 86,115 42,080 44,035 17,175 8,600 8,575
Eastern Algonquian languages 9,765 4,710 5,050 885 460 420
Malecite 755 370 390 10 0 0
Mi'kmaq 9,025 4,350 4,670 880 460 425
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 46,685 22,100 24,585 2,340 1,105 1,235
Algonquin 2,480 1,165 1,315 2,240 1,055 1,185
Ojibway 28,585 13,365 15,220 105 50 50
Oji-Cree 15,610 7,575 8,030 10 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 205 105 105 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 35 20 10
Athabaskan languages 23,655 11,340 12,320 20 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 23,570 11,300 12,265 20 15 10
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 10 0 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 2,375 1,210 1,165 0 0 10
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 10 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 1,010 475 530 0 0 0
South Slavey 1,365 660 710 10 10 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 680 320 360 0 10 0
Tahltan languages 630 340 285 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 365 205 170 0 0 0
Tahltan 270 140 130 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 420 160 260 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 285 115 170 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 145 50 95 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 85 35 50 0 0 0
Haida 465 205 260 0 0 0
Inuit languages 42,980 21,355 21,630 12,595 6,270 6,330
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 1,975 895 1,080 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40,620 20,280 20,340 12,485 6,210 6,270
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 470 225 240 115 60 60
Iroquoian languages 2,800 1,240 1,555 740 360 375
Cayuga 125 40 85 0 0 0
Mohawk 2,415 1,120 1,295 690 350 335
Oneida 180 60 125 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 115 45 75 50 15 35
Kutenai 175 95 80 0 0 0
Michif 1,210 585 625 30 15 10
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 10 0 0
Stoney 3,675 1,805 1,875 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 140 70 70 0 0 0
Tlingit 260 140 120 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 2,730 1,350 1,380 0 0 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 1,305 645 660 0 0 0
Nisga'a 1,060 545 515 0 0 0
Tsimshian 410 180 235 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 1,490 680 805 0 0 0
Haisla 175 65 110 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 125 50 75 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 605 285 320 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 90 40 55
Non-Aboriginal languages 9,107,075 4,361,420 4,745,660 1,560,375 751,215 809,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 837,355 432,560 404,795 301,035 157,545 143,490
Berber languages 29,460 15,745 13,715 27,595 14,650 12,945
Kabyle 17,120 9,100 8,015 16,170 8,580 7,590
Berber languages, n.i.e. 12,505 6,735 5,775 11,580 6,150 5,425
Cushitic languages 57,125 26,870 30,250 1,550 745 805
Bilen 1,085 625 470 35 20 10
Oromo 6,245 3,070 3,175 45 30 10
Somali 49,665 23,070 26,590 1,460 680 780
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 480 220 265 10 10 0
Semitic languages 771,130 400,780 370,350 286,625 149,970 136,660
Amharic 33,670 16,675 16,995 1,145 540 600
Arabic 629,055 329,235 299,820 267,965 140,280 127,685
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 19,745 9,720 10,020 195 95 95
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 7,115 3,505 3,610 10 0 0
Harari 1,710 855 860 0 0 0
Hebrew 75,020 38,730 36,290 18,035 9,490 8,540
Maltese 7,625 3,760 3,870 40 10 25
Tigrigna 21,340 10,640 10,705 420 195 225
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 3,220 1,655 1,565 180 85 95
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 2,775 1,440 1,335 810 430 380
Austro-Asiatic languages 224,865 105,845 119,020 46,050 21,955 24,095
Khmer (Cambodian) 27,035 12,640 14,400 11,840 5,620 6,220
Vietnamese 198,895 93,735 105,155 34,580 16,520 18,060
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 190 70 120 40 25 15
Austronesian languages 656,200 273,075 383,125 31,230 11,820 19,410
Bikol 2,075 885 1,190 105 45 60
Cebuano 27,045 10,960 16,085 1,105 360 750
Fijian 1,660 955 705 15 0 10
Hiligaynon 7,925 3,200 4,720 540 195 350
Ilocano 34,530 13,805 20,730 2,500 890 1,610
Malagasy 2,335 1,120 1,220 1,980 940 1,040
Malay 22,470 10,370 12,100 1,210 525 690
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5,425 2,445 2,980 195 95 100
Pangasinan 1,800 790 1,015 60 20 40
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 612,735 253,210 359,530 26,705 9,785 16,915
Waray-Waray 1,395 530 860 55 10 45
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5,585 2,540 3,040 540 270 275
Creole languages 155,615 70,545 85,070 115,445 51,970 63,475
Haitian Creole 6,850 3,140 3,710 4,910 2,285 2,620
Creole, n.o.s. 133,045 59,890 73,160 108,315 48,615 59,705
Creole languages, n.i.e. 16,635 7,955 8,675 2,835 1,390 1,445
Dravidian languages 250,180 126,220 123,960 18,710 9,495 9,210
Kannada 8,245 4,180 4,065 415 210 205
Malayalam 37,810 19,410 18,400 510 285 220
Tamil 189,860 94,640 95,220 17,245 8,680 8,565
Telugu 23,160 12,770 10,390 930 540 390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 790 385 405 15 10 0
Hmong-Mien languages 870 435 435 35 15 25
Indo-European languages 5,158,010 2,506,455 2,651,555 912,945 435,785 477,155
Albanian 31,930 16,140 15,790 3,375 1,730 1,645
Armenian 41,295 19,980 21,315 20,290 9,790 10,500
Balto-Slavic languages 817,315 384,960 432,350 88,425 41,725 46,700
Baltic languages 14,675 6,470 8,205 1,080 500 585
Latvian 6,500 2,960 3,540 335 150 185
Lithuanian 8,185 3,510 4,675 755 350 410
Slavic languages 805,915 379,965 425,945 87,520 41,315 46,205
Belarusan 2,265 1,070 1,195 365 150 215
Bosnian 18,265 9,055 9,215 1,975 990 985
Bulgarian 22,425 10,920 11,505 7,345 3,595 3,750
Croatian 69,840 34,515 35,325 3,580 1,760 1,820
Czech 28,720 13,675 15,050 2,070 975 1,095
Macedonian 23,075 11,190 11,880 285 140 145
Polish 214,965 99,365 115,600 17,760 8,090 9,665
Russian 269,645 127,055 142,595 46,665 22,265 24,400
Serbian 73,775 37,040 36,740 4,050 1,980 2,070
Serbo-Croatian 11,275 5,525 5,750 2,385 1,140 1,245
Slovak 21,470 10,215 11,255 1,520 705 820
Slovene (Slovenian) 11,495 5,205 6,290 970 490 480
Ukrainian 132,115 58,820 73,300 9,015 3,885 5,135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 3,000 1,590 1,405 150 75 75
Celtic languages 9,165 4,705 4,455 495 305 195
Scottish Gaelic 3,980 2,010 1,975 155 95 65
Welsh 1,690 830 860 85 45 40
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 3,590 1,915 1,680 265 175 95
Germanic languages 695,535 337,215 358,320 63,370 31,835 31,530
Afrikaans 23,410 11,795 11,610 415 260 150
Danish 15,745 7,320 8,425 835 410 420
Dutch 120,865 57,885 62,990 5,060 2,665 2,395
Frisian 2,910 1,515 1,395 15 10 0
German 502,730 245,745 256,985 43,475 21,950 21,530
Icelandic 1,780 830 945 140 80 60
Norwegian 8,120 3,860 4,260 510 255 255
Swedish 14,140 6,510 7,635 1,580 785 795
Vlaams (Flemish) 4,400 1,945 2,455 760 265 495
Yiddish 20,985 10,435 10,550 12,375 6,225 6,155
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 8,710 4,425 4,285 270 125 140
Greek 150,965 75,510 75,455 51,060 25,520 25,540
Indo-Iranian languages 1,658,220 840,850 817,365 93,655 48,040 45,615
Indo-Aryan languages 1,387,805 704,370 683,435 59,570 30,870 28,700
Bengali 91,220 46,935 44,285 12,870 6,610 6,260
Gujarati 149,045 74,765 74,285 7,950 3,860 4,090
Hindi 433,365 221,665 211,700 15,570 8,285 7,280
Kashmiri 905 490 420 45 35 15
Konkani 6,790 3,185 3,605 150 70 75
Marathi 15,570 8,200 7,365 475 240 230
Nepali 21,380 10,915 10,470 1,445 725 720
Oriya (Odia) 1,535 755 775 55 35 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 668,240 341,450 326,790 17,860 9,690 8,165
Sindhi 20,260 9,310 10,945 500 240 255
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 27,825 13,970 13,855 1,335 625 710
Urdu 322,220 164,685 157,535 16,545 8,655 7,890
Iranian languages 281,715 142,030 139,680 35,420 17,830 17,585
Kurdish 15,290 8,290 7,000 1,255 665 590
Pashto 23,180 12,465 10,715 1,825 1,005 825
Persian (Farsi) 252,320 126,565 125,755 32,965 16,560 16,405
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 8,875 4,715 4,155 845 425 420
Italic (Romance) languages 1,897,630 898,530 999,100 627,545 293,620 333,920
Catalan 2,035 1,145 890 890 525 365
Italian 574,725 278,500 296,225 173,710 84,430 89,275
Portuguese 295,955 144,465 151,485 55,100 27,620 27,475
Romanian 115,050 55,275 59,770 42,655 20,550 22,110
Spanish 995,255 460,250 535,010 390,355 177,610 212,745
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 2,680 1,610 1,075 490 345 145
Japanese 83,090 36,760 46,335 7,040 3,340 3,695
Kartvelian languages 2,150 1,075 1,075 220 110 110
Georgian 2,150 1,080 1,070 215 105 110
Korean 172,755 80,170 92,590 6,260 2,825 3,430
Mongolic languages 2,090 960 1,130 270 135 130
Mongolian 2,090 960 1,130 265 135 130
Niger-Congo languages 177,215 88,135 89,080 52,840 26,665 26,175
Akan (Twi) 22,145 10,810 11,340 1,800 945 855
Bamanankan 3,190 1,660 1,530 2,385 1,240 1,145
Edo 3,220 1,510 1,705 190 95 95
Ewe 3,000 1,685 1,315 1,410 865 545
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 4,725 2,460 2,260 3,400 1,785 1,620
Ga 2,250 1,140 1,110 315 155 160
Ganda 2,495 1,175 1,320 90 40 55
Igbo 8,850 4,710 4,140 275 190 90
Lingala 17,010 7,865 9,145 9,630 4,430 5,200
Rundi (Kirundi) 8,590 4,075 4,515 4,490 2,210 2,285
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 7,860 3,600 4,260 3,535 1,640 1,895
Shona 5,425 2,530 2,905 150 75 80
Swahili 38,680 19,565 19,115 8,015 4,080 3,935
Wolof 8,240 4,455 3,785 6,555 3,545 3,015
Yoruba 22,420 11,475 10,940 885 485 395
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40,760 20,375 20,385 17,720 9,125 8,595
Nilo-Saharan languages 7,015 3,520 3,495 695 345 350
Dinka 2,475 1,280 1,190 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 4,555 2,240 2,315 695 345 350
Sign languages 48,115 18,985 29,130 7,775 3,095 4,675
American Sign Language 21,930 7,780 14,155 675 245 435
Quebec Sign Language 4,665 1,665 3,005 4,405 1,590 2,815
Sign languages, n.i.e. 22,275 9,835 12,440 2,960 1,350 1,605
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,430,440 672,100 758,340 90,460 42,695 47,770
Chinese languages 1,413,110 663,465 749,640 90,060 42,480 47,580
Cantonese 699,125 325,840 373,285 31,885 14,900 16,980
Hakka 12,445 5,555 6,890 545 240 310
Mandarin 814,450 377,635 436,815 59,240 27,560 31,685
Min Dong 1,045 440 600 15 10 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 42,840 19,005 23,835 4,215 1,860 2,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 16,530 7,490 9,040 1,230 535 690
Chinese, n.o.s. 41,690 19,995 21,690 4,800 2,380 2,425
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 590 250 340 90 40 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 18,270 9,100 9,175 430 235 195
Burmese 4,995 2,490 2,500 140 75 60
Karenic languages 4,895 2,425 2,475 105 55 45
Tibetan 7,050 3,555 3,490 65 50 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 2,375 1,160 1,220 140 65 80
Tai-Kadai languages 30,400 13,210 17,195 7,280 3,400 3,880
Lao 17,235 8,240 8,990 5,785 2,850 2,935
Thai 15,390 5,875 9,520 2,255 875 1,375
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 15 10 10
Turkic languages 60,530 31,585 28,945 12,475 6,265 6,210
Azerbaijani 5,450 2,885 2,565 510 275 235
Turkish 50,775 26,605 24,165 11,415 5,755 5,665
Uyghur 1,385 685 700 230 110 120
Uzbek 2,465 1,230 1,235 230 105 125
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 1,870 905 965 235 115 120
Uralic languages 94,810 44,270 50,545 7,870 3,710 4,160
Estonian 6,070 2,750 3,315 150 55 95
Finnish 17,595 7,540 10,050 500 195 305
Hungarian 71,285 34,005 37,280 7,215 3,450 3,765
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 9,730 5,375 4,355 2,140 1,170 970
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 34,460,065 16,971,580 17,488,490 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 32,034,590 15,799,495 16,235,090 7,585,545 3,753,190 3,832,350
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,652,795 3,412,785 3,240,010 1,521,230 779,620 741,610
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 25,381,795 12,386,710 12,995,080 6,064,310 2,973,575 3,090,740
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 2,425,480 1,172,085 1,253,400 379,910 188,245 191,665
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 26,412,610 13,124,325 13,288,290 6,788,085 3,365,345 3,422,735
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 7,540,830 3,586,495 3,954,330 1,091,310 530,325 560,980
Before 1981 1,941,510 927,795 1,013,715 238,655 117,080 121,575
1981 to 1990 915,555 439,245 476,310 127,340 63,150 64,190
1991 to 2000 1,486,655 696,720 789,940 187,860 89,210 98,650
2001 to 2010 1,985,035 940,570 1,044,465 322,280 155,785 166,495
2001 to 2005 928,935 439,890 489,050 140,170 67,835 72,335
2006 to 2010 1,056,095 500,680 555,415 182,115 87,945 94,165
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 1,212,075 582,175 629,895 215,170 105,105 110,065
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 506,625 260,755 245,870 86,065 45,765 40,295
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 1,091,305 530,325 560,980
Under 5 years 731,340 364,165 367,175 112,930 54,600 58,330
5 to 14 years 1,311,810 665,870 645,945 174,020 87,165 86,855
15 to 24 years 1,604,430 724,430 880,005 215,350 98,880 116,475
25 to 44 years 3,198,920 1,513,970 1,684,950 515,770 256,095 259,675
45 years and over 694,320 318,060 376,260 73,230 33,590 39,640
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 1,091,305 530,330 560,980
Americas 1,128,745 510,650 618,100 247,505 113,190 134,315
Brazil 29,320 13,235 16,080 7,345 3,515 3,830
Colombia 70,035 32,065 37,965 25,580 11,645 13,935
El Salvador 48,080 23,865 24,215 11,120 5,500 5,615
Guyana 87,685 38,940 48,745 2,490 1,085 1,410
Haiti 93,480 40,955 52,525 80,965 35,375 45,585
Jamaica 138,345 59,960 78,390 4,665 2,040 2,625
Mexico 80,585 37,530 43,055 15,820 7,090 8,730
Peru 29,615 12,950 16,665 13,265 5,945 7,325
Trinidad and Tobago 65,040 29,325 35,710 4,075 1,840 2,240
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 253,715 113,505 140,215 25,955 12,800 13,155
Other places of birth in Americas 232,850 108,325 124,530 56,235 26,370 29,870
Europe 2,088,410 1,015,145 1,073,260 311,090 154,910 156,185
Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,135 18,050 18,085 3,785 1,890 1,895
Croatia 40,045 20,005 20,035 2,140 1,085 1,050
France 105,565 55,395 50,170 81,225 43,490 37,735
Germany 145,845 69,525 76,320 9,750 4,365 5,390
Greece 62,715 31,580 31,135 18,420 9,135 9,285
Hungary 36,820 17,945 18,875 3,325 1,620 1,700
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 28,325 14,355 13,970 820 485 330
Italy 236,640 118,595 118,040 51,025 25,370 25,655
Netherlands 88,475 45,185 43,295 1,990 1,035 955
Poland 146,465 66,450 80,020 10,735 4,675 6,060
Portugal 139,450 68,150 71,300 18,985 9,185 9,800
Romania 90,305 42,795 47,510 28,695 13,695 15,005
Russian Federation 78,685 34,265 44,420 11,355 4,975 6,375
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 33,320 16,325 17,000 1,790 830 960
Ukraine 73,030 33,360 39,665 8,670 3,800 4,870
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 499,115 243,225 255,890 12,905 6,645 6,260
Other places of birth in Europe 247,470 119,945 127,530 45,500 22,630 22,870
Africa 637,485 322,510 314,970 241,410 125,250 116,165
Algeria 64,620 33,920 30,705 59,465 31,180 28,280
Egypt 64,615 34,125 30,495 19,490 10,290 9,200
Ethiopia 32,790 15,980 16,810 995 495 495
Kenya 27,150 12,810 14,340 785 355 430
Morocco 69,655 36,120 33,535 60,700 31,435 29,270
Nigeria 42,430 21,830 20,600 1,340 740 600
Somalia 27,230 12,070 15,160 580 270 310
South Africa, Republic of 44,660 22,205 22,460 865 475 385
Other places of birth in Africa 264,320 133,450 130,870 97,200 50,005 47,190
Asia 3,629,160 1,709,985 1,919,175 289,825 136,175 153,655
Afghanistan 51,955 26,030 25,930 7,280 3,640 3,640
Bangladesh 58,735 29,875 28,865 7,940 3,990 3,950
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 649,260 290,800 358,460 49,555 19,905 29,655
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 208,940 98,020 110,915 4,730 2,290 2,435
India 668,565 334,030 334,540 17,865 9,195 8,670
IranCensus data footnote 61 154,425 77,970 76,455 17,760 8,880 8,885
Iraq 68,485 34,785 33,705 3,735 1,960 1,775
Japan 27,240 7,955 19,285 1,725 395 1,330
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 123,305 57,170 66,140 4,230 1,995 2,230
Lebanon 88,745 47,295 41,450 39,135 20,800 18,340
Pakistan 202,260 103,225 99,035 10,010 5,260 4,750
Philippines 588,305 247,095 341,210 24,410 9,040 15,370
Sri Lanka 131,995 64,825 67,170 10,715 5,335 5,380
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 52,960 26,595 26,365 17,775 8,800 8,980
Taiwan 63,770 28,170 35,605 2,735 1,100 1,635
Viet Nam 169,250 78,000 91,250 25,440 11,765 13,675
Other places of birth in Asia 320,965 158,150 162,815 44,795 21,840 22,950
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 57,030 28,210 28,825 1,480 805 670
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 1,212,075 582,180 629,895 215,170 105,105 110,065
Americas 152,595 72,870 79,720 47,710 22,625 25,085
Brazil 8,500 4,000 4,490 3,010 1,495 1,520
Colombia 15,300 6,885 8,415 7,540 3,465 4,075
Cuba 5,370 2,545 2,820 2,565 1,260 1,315
Haiti 19,985 9,160 10,830 16,880 7,690 9,190
Jamaica 12,495 6,680 5,820 190 140 55
Mexico 18,660 9,090 9,575 4,210 1,955 2,255
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 33,060 16,480 16,580 3,990 2,265 1,720
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 6,425 2,990 3,435 1,955 935 1,020
Other places of birth in Americas 32,790 15,040 17,750 7,365 3,425 3,935
Europe 140,030 70,995 69,035 39,320 20,085 19,235
France 24,150 13,000 11,150 20,030 10,855 9,175
Germany 6,300 3,255 3,045 580 250 330
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 5,660 3,540 2,120 135 105 35
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 5,900 2,735 3,165 3,750 1,695 2,055
Romania 7,610 3,330 4,280 2,945 1,260 1,685
Russian Federation 11,565 4,485 7,080 1,970 865 1,105
Ukraine 13,425 6,015 7,410 2,460 1,110 1,350
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 24,445 14,235 10,215 860 565 290
Other places of birth in Europe 40,970 20,405 20,570 6,590 3,385 3,205
Africa 162,800 81,545 81,245 74,200 37,110 37,090
Algeria 17,175 8,440 8,735 16,380 8,060 8,320
Cameroon 10,265 5,005 5,255 7,550 3,705 3,845
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7,400 3,570 3,835 3,370 1,655 1,715
Côte d'Ivoire 6,240 3,030 3,210 5,070 2,505 2,565
Egypt 16,115 8,445 7,665 4,360 2,260 2,095
Eritrea 6,050 3,195 2,855 50 30 20
Ethiopia 7,510 3,625 3,890 125 65 60
Morocco 15,105 7,470 7,635 13,475 6,675 6,805
Nigeria 17,285 8,850 8,435 540 280 260
Somalia 5,335 2,600 2,730 95 40 50
South Africa, Republic of 5,765 2,935 2,830 175 115 60
Tunisia 6,700 3,475 3,230 5,855 3,025 2,825
Other places of birth in Africa 41,855 20,905 20,950 17,155 8,690 8,470
Asia 748,700 352,095 396,610 53,595 25,070 28,525
Afghanistan 9,240 4,530 4,710 1,555 715 840
Bangladesh 12,900 6,445 6,460 860 455 405
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 129,020 57,745 71,270 10,705 4,805 5,895
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 4,975 2,090 2,880 120 35 80
India 147,190 75,145 72,045 2,960 1,555 1,405
IranCensus data footnote 61 42,070 20,580 21,490 7,505 3,545 3,960
Iraq 20,665 10,345 10,320 985 465 515
Israel 4,740 2,615 2,130 645 390 255
Japan 4,905 1,250 3,655 330 30 295
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 21,710 9,630 12,075 825 370 455
Lebanon 9,375 4,980 4,400 3,955 2,100 1,860
Nepal 7,505 3,780 3,715 360 165 195
Pakistan 41,480 20,530 20,945 1,815 920 895
Philippines 188,810 83,050 105,760 5,635 2,345 3,290
Saudi Arabia 5,465 2,820 2,640 435 210 225
Sri Lanka 11,495 5,190 6,305 860 380 480
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 29,945 15,245 14,700 7,455 3,740 3,715
Taiwan 4,310 1,685 2,625 170 60 105
Turkey 4,255 2,365 1,890 585 300 285
United Arab Emirates 6,135 3,220 2,910 300 160 145
Viet Nam 11,210 4,500 6,705 1,505 560 945
Other places of birth in Asia 31,320 14,345 16,970 4,025 1,765 2,265
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 7,955 4,670 3,280 345 215 135
Australia 4,965 2,950 2,010 190 120 70
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 2,990 1,720 1,270 155 95 65
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
First generationCensus data footnote 69 8,219,555 3,936,045 4,283,505 1,204,895 590,175 614,720
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 6,100,725 3,053,075 3,047,650 792,085 399,535 392,550
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 20,139,790 9,982,460 10,157,330 5,968,475 2,951,730 3,016,745
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 2,994,085 867,685 420,465 447,220
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 2,994,130 1,496,240 1,497,885 469,015 243,915 225,100
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 1,220,755 755,370 465,380 224,720 137,975 86,745
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 1,773,380 740,870 1,032,510 244,300 105,945 138,360
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 1,782,490 728,085 1,054,400 241,225 96,130 145,095
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 858,845 453,675 405,175 146,295 75,100 71,195
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 68,145 31,530 36,615 11,150 5,320 5,825
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,010
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 1,673,785 813,520 860,265 182,885 91,890 90,995
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 1,629,805 792,970 836,835 175,960 88,635 87,325
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 977,235 471,510 505,725 92,655 45,510 47,145
Métis 587,545 289,435 298,115 69,365 36,260 33,100
Inuk (Inuit) 65,030 32,030 32,995 13,940 6,865 7,075
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 21,310 10,165 11,145 2,760 1,330 1,430
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 22,670 10,385 12,290 4,170 1,930 2,245
Non-Aboriginal identity 32,786,280 16,158,060 16,628,225 7,782,560 3,849,550 3,933,015
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 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 820,120 395,670 424,445 77,490 38,580 38,915
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 33,639,945 16,575,905 17,064,040 7,887,960 3,902,860 3,985,100
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 34,460,065 16,971,575 17,488,490 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 727,790 356,970 370,815 118,780 58,535 60,245
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 709,235 347,985 361,245 115,480 56,930 58,550
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 573,215 280,040 293,180 87,700 42,730 44,965
Métis single ancestry 91,255 45,740 45,515 17,585 9,225 8,360
Inuit single ancestry 44,765 22,210 22,555 10,200 4,980 5,220
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 18,555 8,985 9,565 3,300 1,605 1,700
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 15,140 7,305 7,835 2,220 1,115 1,105
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 2,470 1,205 1,265 995 455 540
Métis and Inuit ancestries 770 390 380 65 25 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 170 85 85 20 10 15
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,402,735 669,710 733,025 240,650 113,905 126,740
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,347,610 644,210 703,400 235,365 111,205 124,165
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 881,455 418,215 463,235 193,625 90,650 102,975
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 441,000 213,940 227,065 37,080 18,320 18,760
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,155 12,045 13,105 4,660 2,230 2,425
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 55,125 25,505 29,625 5,280 2,700 2,575
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 49,325 22,740 26,585 4,040 2,105 1,940
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,470 1,655 1,815 990 475 515
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,005 940 1,065 225 110 115
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 325 170 160 25 15 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 32,329,545 15,944,900 16,384,645 7,606,025 3,769,000 3,837,030
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 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 7,674,580 3,725,090 3,949,495 1,032,365 505,180 527,185
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 1,924,635 977,690 946,945 90,335 46,750 43,585
Chinese 1,577,060 746,400 830,665 99,505 44,370 55,135
Black 1,198,540 580,070 618,475 319,230 154,110 165,120
Filipino 780,125 341,800 438,330 34,910 14,275 20,635
Latin American 447,325 215,460 231,860 133,920 64,655 69,260
Arab 523,235 276,425 246,810 213,740 113,420 100,320
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 313,260 148,880 164,385 62,820 29,960 32,865
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 264,305 133,475 130,825 32,405 16,200 16,210
Korean 188,710 89,110 99,600 8,055 3,865 4,190
Japanese 92,920 40,105 52,815 4,570 1,755 2,820
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 132,090 62,540 69,550 9,840 4,670 5,175
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 232,375 113,140 119,230 23,045 11,160 11,885
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 26,785,480 13,246,485 13,539,000 6,933,085 3,436,260 3,496,830
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 7,965,455 3,941,435 4,024,010
North American Aboriginal origins 2,130,520 1,026,675 1,103,840 359,430 172,440 186,985
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,525,570 731,410 794,155 289,610 137,550 152,065
Inuit 79,130 38,695 40,435 17,175 8,300 8,880
Métis 599,995 291,310 308,690 61,260 30,915 30,345
Other North American origins 11,628,535 5,745,695 5,882,835 4,850,145 2,390,545 2,459,605
Acadian 119,675 57,805 61,865 34,785 16,440 18,345
American 377,405 182,690 194,715 45,050 21,470 23,580
Canadian 11,135,965 5,501,595 5,634,370 4,647,840 2,288,280 2,359,555
New Brunswicker 1,490 800 685 750 370 380
Newfoundlander 22,215 11,420 10,800 570 280 295
Nova Scotian 3,700 1,770 1,930 365 155 215
Ontarian 3,925 1,980 1,945 1,345 660 685
Québécois 194,560 99,320 95,235 184,005 93,895 90,110
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 1,895 950 945 205 110 100
European origins 19,683,320 9,687,715 9,995,605 3,037,890 1,511,060 1,526,825
British Isles origins 11,211,850 5,474,735 5,737,115 745,715 360,135 385,575
Channel Islander 3,595 1,740 1,855 1,440 725 720
Cornish 1,975 995 975 70 35 40
English 6,320,085 3,069,515 3,250,570 228,520 111,855 116,670
Irish 4,627,000 2,195,620 2,431,385 446,215 211,545 234,665
Manx 6,125 3,090 3,040 200 105 95
Scottish 4,799,005 2,323,390 2,475,620 215,030 103,395 111,635
Welsh 474,805 226,600 248,210 10,765 5,075 5,690
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 644,695 307,090 337,610 32,525 15,440 17,080
French origins 4,680,820 2,283,480 2,397,340 1,878,795 941,770 937,025
Alsatian 2,800 1,300 1,495 1,050 520 525
Breton 11,845 5,765 6,080 11,140 5,410 5,725
Corsican 1,750 950 805 1,270 690 580
French 4,670,595 2,278,430 2,392,165 1,870,545 937,665 932,875
Western European origins (except French origins) 4,600,855 2,258,095 2,342,760 244,380 119,115 125,260
Austrian 207,050 100,775 106,275 12,710 6,285 6,430
Bavarian 940 485 455 40 30 20
Belgian 186,665 91,395 95,270 51,340 25,295 26,050
Dutch 1,111,655 546,565 565,090 26,000 12,805 13,190
Flemish 11,685 5,730 5,960 1,345 660 685
Frisian 4,590 2,395 2,195 15 20 0
German 3,322,405 1,626,785 1,695,615 142,225 68,250 73,975
Luxembourger 3,915 2,025 1,890 910 445 460
Swiss 155,120 76,935 78,185 24,500 12,615 11,885
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 3,365 1,645 1,720 125 80 50
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,201,320 579,005 622,315 25,460 12,490 12,975
Danish 207,470 100,660 106,810 5,700 2,815 2,885
Finnish 143,645 69,045 74,600 3,130 1,430 1,700
Icelandic 101,795 49,875 51,915 955 480 470
Norwegian 463,275 223,075 240,200 7,820 3,835 3,985
Swedish 349,645 163,545 186,095 6,840 3,275 3,565
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 52,780 26,965 25,820 2,500 1,265 1,230
Eastern European origins 3,431,245 1,666,740 1,764,505 249,940 121,660 128,285
Bulgarian 34,565 16,935 17,625 9,570 4,675 4,895
Byelorussian 20,710 10,190 10,515 2,530 1,235 1,295
Czech 104,580 51,555 53,030 6,295 2,965 3,330
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 40,715 19,235 21,480 2,150 1,100 1,050
Estonian 24,530 11,715 12,815 890 460 435
Hungarian 348,085 170,040 178,045 28,280 13,970 14,310
Latvian 30,725 14,920 15,805 1,740 835 905
Lithuanian 59,285 28,745 30,535 6,630 3,320 3,305
Moldovan 14,915 7,265 7,650 7,620 3,710 3,900
Polish 1,106,585 533,830 572,750 79,040 38,705 40,335
Romanian 238,050 114,705 123,345 53,060 25,935 27,125
Russian 622,445 297,600 324,850 55,230 26,405 28,830
Slovak 72,285 35,360 36,925 4,770 2,375 2,395
Ukrainian 1,359,655 663,560 696,095 42,550 20,575 21,975
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 20,415 9,895 10,520 2,900 1,505 1,400
Southern European origins 3,012,375 1,494,605 1,517,775 549,750 273,670 276,080
Albanian 36,185 18,385 17,800 3,760 1,950 1,805
Bosnian 26,740 13,320 13,420 2,970 1,485 1,490
Catalan 1,280 740 535 735 395 340
Croatian 133,970 67,825 66,140 6,745 3,375 3,370
Cypriot 5,650 2,850 2,795 480 240 245
Greek 271,410 137,405 134,005 71,330 36,235 35,090
Italian 1,587,965 794,525 793,445 326,700 162,650 164,045
Kosovar 2,865 1,470 1,395 505 295 210
Macedonian 43,110 21,650 21,460 775 400 370
Maltese 41,920 20,955 20,965 1,220 615 610
Montenegrin 4,160 2,180 1,985 450 250 200
Portuguese 482,605 239,360 243,250 69,805 34,825 34,980
Serbian 96,530 49,095 47,440 5,950 2,915 3,040
Sicilian 6,940 3,500 3,435 1,435 710 725
Slovenian 40,470 20,105 20,365 2,510 1,225 1,280
Spanish 396,460 184,520 211,945 85,360 41,745 43,615
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 38,480 18,620 19,860 3,270 1,595 1,670
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 2,170 1,030 1,135 300 155 145
Other European origins 226,695 115,110 111,580 38,670 19,875 18,800
Basque 6,965 3,690 3,275 3,620 1,930 1,690
Jewish 143,660 72,625 71,035 25,235 12,955 12,280
Roma (Gypsy) 4,630 2,195 2,440 475 270 205
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 4,870 2,560 2,310 360 180 185
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 67,890 34,730 33,160 9,215 4,690 4,530
Caribbean origins 749,155 349,810 399,345 201,625 93,935 107,690
Antiguan 4,500 2,115 2,385 380 170 205
Bahamian 3,675 1,915 1,760 430 205 225
Barbadian 37,780 17,745 20,035 5,570 2,585 2,985
Bermudan 3,075 1,435 1,640 115 50 65
Carib 3,030 1,175 1,860 405 150 255
Cuban 29,065 13,800 15,270 9,830 4,800 5,035
Dominican 23,130 11,000 12,125 11,560 5,320 6,235
Grenadian 17,915 7,835 10,080 1,965 790 1,175
Guadeloupean 1,125 515 605 1,010 475 535
Haitian 165,095 76,460 88,635 143,165 66,245 76,925
Jamaican 309,485 145,080 164,410 14,100 6,785 7,315
Kittitian/Nevisian 2,915 1,460 1,460 360 200 160
Martinican 2,010 900 1,110 1,775 820 950
Montserratan 930 460 470 240 140 105
Puerto Rican 3,405 1,645 1,765 530 270 255
St. Lucian 8,985 4,095 4,890 860 450 405
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 78,965 37,325 41,635 6,585 2,925 3,660
Vincentian/Grenadinian 17,420 7,475 9,945 4,020 1,695 2,325
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 70,270 31,625 38,645 5,635 2,610 3,025
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 26,830 12,520 14,310 4,195 1,995 2,205
Latin, Central and South American origins 674,640 325,210 349,430 167,275 81,215 86,065
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 22,725 10,875 11,850 6,100 2,885 3,210
Arawak 1,440 610 830 180 60 120
Argentinian 20,680 10,130 10,545 4,950 2,490 2,460
Belizean 1,755 915 845 80 40 40
Bolivian 5,055 2,480 2,580 1,730 815 915
Brazilian 36,830 17,380 19,455 8,345 4,075 4,275
Chilean 45,190 22,280 22,910 14,060 7,055 7,005
Colombian 96,325 45,590 50,735 33,965 15,915 18,050
Costa Rican 5,535 2,680 2,855 1,180 570 610
Ecuadorian 25,405 11,995 13,415 2,720 1,255 1,470
Guatemalan 26,275 13,360 12,915 10,175 5,380 4,795
Guyanese 84,275 39,530 44,745 3,670 1,810 1,860
Hispanic 11,055 5,380 5,670 1,155 570 585
Honduran 10,650 5,235 5,415 4,335 2,135 2,200
Maya 6,285 3,350 2,940 1,670 935 735
Mexican 128,485 62,890 65,595 26,930 13,185 13,745
Nicaraguan 13,705 6,650 7,055 2,805 1,360 1,445
Panamanian 4,700 2,210 2,495 1,460 755 710
Paraguayan 4,325 2,165 2,160 365 155 205
Peruvian 42,145 19,645 22,505 19,735 9,240 10,495
Salvadorean 66,220 32,960 33,255 19,200 9,535 9,665
Uruguayan 6,795 3,390 3,410 1,755 815 940
Venezuelan 26,345 12,220 14,125 7,475 3,430 4,045
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 28,455 13,930 14,525 5,845 2,965 2,880
African origins 1,067,930 539,805 528,120 382,665 196,910 185,755
Central and West African origins 230,110 118,040 112,070 86,695 44,720 41,975
Akan 1,955 1,090 870 630 325 310
Angolan 2,960 1,475 1,480 875 425 450
Ashanti 1,585 855 735 120 90 35
Beninese 4,995 2,670 2,320 4,125 2,220 1,915
Burkinabe 3,150 1,665 1,485 2,465 1,325 1,145
Cameroonian 24,615 12,390 12,230 17,095 8,635 8,465
Chadian 1,845 955 885 1,045 525 520
Congolese 38,365 18,925 19,440 20,210 9,960 10,250
Edo 1,945 1,095 855 110 60 45
Ewe 845 470 375 460 265 200
Gabonese 1,405 660 750 1,165 545 620
Gambian 975 495 475 150 95 55
Ghanaian 35,495 17,720 17,770 3,235 1,660 1,575
Guinean 7,240 3,785 3,455 5,255 2,765 2,485
Ibo 5,315 2,850 2,470 185 95 95
Ivorian 10,935 5,485 5,450 8,545 4,350 4,200
Liberian 2,485 1,130 1,360 150 60 90
Malian 4,490 2,280 2,210 3,535 1,755 1,775
Malinké 1,125 585 535 635 340 295
Nigerian 51,835 27,025 24,805 2,820 1,510 1,310
Peulh 2,435 1,270 1,170 2,110 1,080 1,030
Senegalese 10,175 5,500 4,670 8,250 4,420 3,835
Sierra Leonean 2,620 1,330 1,295 110 55 55
Togolese 5,300 2,870 2,430 4,080 2,210 1,870
Wolof 840 495 345 660 390 270
Yoruba 9,585 5,075 4,515 460 225 235
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 15,380 7,940 7,445 6,955 3,690 3,275
North African origins 355,045 185,775 169,270 225,125 117,725 107,410
Algerian 67,335 34,755 32,580 60,375 31,185 29,190
Berber 37,060 19,685 17,375 33,825 17,840 15,985
Coptic 3,535 1,860 1,680 685 385 305
Dinka 900 500 400 15 10 10
Egyptian 99,140 51,730 47,410 29,400 15,295 14,100
Libyan 7,740 4,135 3,605 1,075 590 485
Maure 1,190 655 535 530 290 240
Moroccan 103,940 54,005 49,945 85,940 44,520 41,420
Sudanese 19,960 10,315 9,645 370 220 150
Tunisian 25,645 13,985 11,665 21,475 11,775 9,695
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 6,115 3,320 2,795 3,340 1,845 1,490
Southern and East African origins 260,145 128,325 131,815 28,925 14,225 14,705
Afrikaner 1,870 955 915 115 75 40
Amhara 1,530 815 715 65 30 35
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 3,965 2,175 1,785 1,905 1,040 870
Burundian 10,990 5,405 5,580 6,015 2,945 3,070
Djiboutian 1,710 790 920 450 205 245
Eritrean 25,255 12,830 12,430 580 290 290
Ethiopian 44,065 21,680 22,385 1,575 785 785
Harari 665 355 305 20 10 10
Kenyan 10,915 5,230 5,685 530 270 260
Malagasy 4,500 2,175 2,325 3,735 1,815 1,920
Mauritian 9,325 4,655 4,665 3,695 1,735 1,960
Oromo 3,350 1,745 1,605 20 15 10
Rwandan 10,775 5,065 5,705 5,130 2,445 2,685
Seychellois 1,285 575 710 775 345 425
Somali 62,550 30,215 32,330 1,785 865 915
South African 41,375 20,575 20,800 900 490 420
Tanzanian 4,710 2,400 2,310 325 190 140
Tigrian 2,155 1,160 995 95 35 55
Ugandan 5,705 2,875 2,830 290 135 160
Zambian 1,860 935 920 45 20 25
Zimbabwean 8,090 3,975 4,110 300 150 145
Zulu 945 475 475 70 35 35
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 17,305 8,445 8,860 1,790 915 875
Other African origins 239,560 116,400 123,165 46,805 22,845 23,965
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 30,385 14,015 16,370 3,800 1,845 1,950
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 212,005 103,790 108,215 43,785 21,415 22,370
Asian origins 6,095,235 2,958,120 3,137,115 563,150 275,170 287,980
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 1,011,145 518,170 492,980 240,795 123,985 116,810
Afghan 83,995 42,320 41,675 10,945 5,550 5,395
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 111,400 58,930 52,475 44,875 23,680 21,195
Armenian 63,810 31,505 32,305 27,380 13,515 13,865
Assyrian 13,835 7,115 6,720 370 205 165
Azerbaijani 6,425 3,230 3,200 555 295 255
Georgian 4,775 2,430 2,345 635 295 345
Hazara 1,515 810 705 385 190 200
Iranian 210,405 106,565 103,840 25,530 12,845 12,685
Iraqi 70,925 35,965 34,955 5,520 2,780 2,740
Israeli 28,735 15,065 13,675 6,060 3,235 2,830
Jordanian 14,250 7,520 6,735 1,610 840 770
Kazakh 3,330 1,615 1,710 620 295 325
Kurd 16,315 8,810 7,515 2,135 1,180 960
Kuwaiti 2,235 1,185 1,055 95 50 50
Kyrgyz 1,060 510 550 260 140 120
Lebanese 219,555 112,970 106,590 78,140 40,695 37,450
Palestinian 44,820 23,900 20,920 6,865 3,520 3,345
Pashtun 4,810 2,565 2,245 515 280 235
Saudi Arabian 6,810 3,935 2,880 645 390 255
Syrian 77,045 38,445 38,600 27,465 13,845 13,620
Tajik 2,905 1,410 1,495 390 180 210
Tatar 4,825 2,155 2,670 910 430 485
Turk 63,955 32,855 31,100 15,060 7,520 7,545
Turkmen 1,040 540 500 65 45 25
Uighur 1,555 775 785 375 185 190
Uzbek 3,920 1,920 2,000 465 210 255
Yemeni 6,645 3,335 3,305 805 450 355
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 25,280 13,180 12,100 2,465 1,385 1,075
South Asian origins 1,963,330 993,595 969,735 95,670 48,925 46,745
Bangladeshi 45,940 23,645 22,300 7,075 3,625 3,450
Bengali 22,900 11,730 11,180 4,125 2,035 2,090
Bhutanese 3,600 1,765 1,835 420 205 215
East Indian 1,374,710 694,990 679,720 51,650 26,505 25,140
Goan 6,070 2,915 3,155 210 105 110
Gujarati 8,350 4,305 4,050 420 205 215
Kashmiri 3,115 1,605 1,510 260 155 105
Nepali 17,140 8,715 8,420 930 460 470
Pakistani 215,555 110,420 105,140 13,535 7,000 6,535
Punjabi 118,400 61,155 57,240 2,970 1,675 1,295
Sinhalese 7,285 3,605 3,685 310 135 175
Sri Lankan 152,595 75,010 77,585 14,750 7,300 7,450
Tamil 48,670 24,845 23,825 3,100 1,610 1,495
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 76,400 38,815 37,585 2,135 1,190 945
East and Southeast Asian origins 3,163,360 1,467,205 1,696,155 229,985 103,805 126,180
Burmese 9,335 4,535 4,795 530 270 255
Cambodian (Khmer) 38,490 18,515 19,980 15,345 7,360 7,985
Chinese 1,769,195 836,150 933,045 121,445 54,595 66,850
Filipino 837,130 369,105 468,025 37,910 15,590 22,320
Hmong 805 420 390 35 10 20
Indonesian 21,390 9,950 11,440 1,320 570 755
Japanese 121,485 53,415 68,070 6,495 2,615 3,875
Karen 4,510 2,275 2,240 95 55 40
Korean 198,210 93,680 104,525 8,740 4,155 4,580
Laotian 24,580 12,190 12,390 7,625 3,860 3,770
Malaysian 16,920 7,735 9,185 645 300 340
Mongolian 7,480 3,560 3,915 960 470 485
Singaporean 2,850 1,325 1,520 105 65 40
Taiwanese 36,510 16,570 19,945 2,205 940 1,265
Thai 19,010 7,330 11,680 2,695 1,065 1,635
Tibetan 8,040 4,055 3,985 80 45 30
Vietnamese 240,615 115,935 124,680 43,080 20,790 22,290
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 6,500 3,150 3,355 275 125 155
Other Asian origins 22,745 11,280 11,460 1,765 905 865
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 22,740 11,280 11,460 1,770 905 860
Oceania origins 85,470 43,030 42,440 3,250 1,730 1,515
Australian 42,315 21,710 20,605 2,055 1,125 935
New Zealander 15,395 8,065 7,330 490 245 245
Pacific Islands origins 29,485 14,240 15,250 785 410 380
Fijian 19,375 9,280 10,090 70 25 40
Hawaiian 3,295 1,500 1,795 60 40 20
Maori 2,500 1,310 1,195 90 55 35
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 1,530 725 805 290 145 145
Samoan 1,100 625 475 15 15 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 2,335 1,145 1,185 295 155 145
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Owner 9,541,320 ... ... 2,163,735 ... ...
Renter 4,474,530 ... ... 1,362,010 ... ...
Band housing 56,230 ... ... 5,915 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Condominium 1,874,840 ... ... 413,325 ... ...
Not condominium 12,197,240 ... ... 3,118,340 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
No bedrooms 93,345 ... ... 23,725 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,925,015 ... ... 573,370 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,547,090 ... ... 1,100,310 ... ...
3 bedrooms 4,836,485 ... ... 1,157,300 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 3,670,145 ... ... 676,955 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 4,068,915 ... ... 1,258,215 ... ...
5 rooms 2,177,045 ... ... 620,935 ... ...
6 rooms 1,981,585 ... ... 432,090 ... ...
7 rooms 1,790,180 ... ... 403,255 ... ...
8 or more rooms 4,054,355 ... ... 817,165 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.2 ... ... 5.8 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,802,060 ... ... 3,492,135 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 270,020 ... ... 39,530 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 14,072,075 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Suitable 13,376,345 ... ... 3,398,910 ... ...
Not suitable 695,730 ... ... 132,755 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
1960 or before 3,126,380 ... ... 894,495 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,185,510 ... ... 1,116,760 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,977,640 ... ... 503,495 ... ...
1991 to 2000 1,746,390 ... ... 369,020 ... ...
2001 to 2005 976,390 ... ... 196,830 ... ...
2006 to 2010 1,089,750 ... ... 241,545 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 970,015 ... ... 209,515 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 13,151,600 ... ... 3,304,625 ... ...
Major repairs needed 920,480 ... ... 227,040 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 household maintainer 8,324,865 ... ... 2,221,970 ... ...
2 household maintainers 5,404,800 ... ... 1,264,195 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 342,415 ... ... 45,500 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 14,072,080 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
15 to 24 years 437,230 ... ... 119,495 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,991,685 ... ... 498,070 ... ...
35 to 44 years 2,414,920 ... ... 603,840 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,862,870 ... ... 682,290 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,859,315 ... ... 731,390 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,034,220 ... ... 541,630 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,084,700 ... ... 270,280 ... ...
85 years and over 387,135 ... ... 84,680 ... ...
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 ... ... 3,496,460 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 10,472,355 ... ... 2,763,105 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325,950 ... ... 733,355 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,861,615 ... ... 647,975 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,368,330 ... ... 2,141,690 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.7 ... ... 61.9 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.6 ... ... 12.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,130 ... ... 983 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,313 ... ... 1,085 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 341,556 ... ... 250,302 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 443,058 ... ... 290,484 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 4,452,850 ... ... 1,358,265 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 13.0 ... ... 9.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 40.0 ... ... 33.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 910 ... ... 720 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,002 ... ... 775 ... ...
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 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,239,575 2,667,995 2,571,585 1,323,070 674,955 648,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 7,576,400 3,686,630 3,889,770 1,426,980 674,820 752,155
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,230 3,884,235 1,910,260 1,973,970
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,800,260 1,906,610 893,650 1,120,730 681,515 439,215
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,549,880 880,365 669,515 806,585 435,090 371,495
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,250,385 1,026,250 224,140 314,145 246,425 67,720
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,553,825 2,326,940 3,226,890 1,165,515 506,775 658,740
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 813,335 331,940 481,395 236,255 93,680 142,575
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,659,615 3,070,315 3,589,300 1,361,730 628,290 733,440
Bachelor's degree 4,443,835 1,967,905 2,475,935 872,060 384,275 487,790
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 462,295 203,725 258,570 118,955 54,255 64,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 190,925 102,530 88,395 39,045 19,865 19,185
Master's degree 1,331,045 651,510 679,535 281,215 139,280 141,935
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 231,510 144,640 86,870 50,455 30,615 19,840
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 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,125
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,169,790 1,200,110 969,685 580,635 323,880 256,750
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 4,494,585 2,247,020 2,247,565 808,955 396,620 412,330
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,267,005 5,821,425 6,445,580 2,982,345 1,447,305 1,535,040
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,042,430 1,377,775 664,650 866,595 513,575 353,015
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,145,035 639,785 505,250 631,795 330,140 301,655
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 897,390 737,990 159,405 234,800 183,440 51,360
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,241,985 1,786,065 2,455,920 832,430 367,185 465,245
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 580,885 240,040 340,850 167,025 67,530 99,495
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 5,401,705 2,417,555 2,984,155 1,116,300 499,010 617,290
Bachelor's degree 3,590,080 1,562,160 2,027,925 712,935 308,760 404,175
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 362,455 151,205 211,250 94,240 40,085 54,160
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 153,290 74,440 78,855 30,775 13,505 17,270
Master's degree 1,120,190 527,335 592,850 238,300 113,895 124,410
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 175,685 102,415 73,275 40,050 22,780 17,270
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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 12,815,980 6,354,625 6,461,350 2,750,050 1,349,775 1,400,270
Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,800 273,320 62,470 210,845
13. Education 1,060,095 251,290 808,805 273,320 62,470 210,845
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 596,230 268,050 328,180 156,720 71,485 85,240
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 99,020 72,865 26,150 25,380 18,280 7,100
50. Visual and performing arts 497,210 195,185 302,025 131,340 53,200 78,140
Humanities 850,840 330,490 520,345 215,735 86,065 129,675
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 98,000 22,100 75,900 32,180 7,165 25,020
23. English language and literature/letters 178,590 52,785 125,810 12,900 4,060 8,835
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 275,525 104,135 171,390 103,120 42,685 60,435
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 4,160 1,640 2,520 880 395 485
38. Philosophy and religious studies 51,930 30,185 21,750 10,400 6,650 3,755
39. Theology and religious vocations 77,490 46,285 31,200 10,125 6,200 3,930
54. History 111,465 59,965 51,500 17,055 9,990 7,065
55. French language and literature/letters 53,680 13,400 40,290 29,070 8,920 20,155
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,761,900 586,455 1,175,445 380,995 125,025 255,975
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 24,685 5,660 19,025 4,315 1,165 3,150
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 182,275 68,030 114,245 48,530 16,690 31,845
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 324,660 26,065 298,595 77,470 6,070 71,400
22. Legal professions and studies 289,600 102,660 186,945 67,185 25,785 41,395
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35,445 8,150 27,295 9,905 2,035 7,870
42. Psychology 281,470 71,230 210,230 57,335 14,030 43,305
45. Social sciences 623,775 304,660 319,110 116,255 59,245 57,015
Business, management and public administration 3,360,045 1,272,475 2,087,565 879,190 321,450 557,740
30.16 Accounting and computer science 6,190 1,850 4,340 815 300 520
44. Public administration and social service professions 237,835 48,815 189,015 47,715 10,490 37,225
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 3,116,025 1,221,805 1,894,215 830,660 310,665 519,990
Physical and life sciences and technologies 614,280 315,665 298,615 140,990 76,780 64,215
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 249,955 105,560 144,400 49,705 20,900 28,805
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 125,600 61,685 63,915 23,210 13,865 9,350
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 28,155 12,625 15,530 21,890 10,810 11,080
40. Physical sciences 179,305 122,815 56,485 39,060 27,545 11,515
41. Science technologies/technicians 31,270 12,980 18,290 7,120 3,660 3,465
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 651,480 420,370 231,110 152,105 104,850 47,255
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 514,685 356,435 158,250 125,480 92,730 32,750
25. Library science 40,820 6,495 34,320 11,110 2,145 8,965
27. Mathematics and statistics 86,655 50,930 35,725 13,415 8,365 5,045
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 9,325 6,510 2,815 2,100 1,605 495
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,327,405 3,022,700 304,700 828,400 758,350 70,055
04. Architecture and related services 114,315 72,880 41,435 29,015 17,055 11,960
14. Engineering 752,465 615,880 136,585 150,450 124,585 25,865
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 620,065 551,855 68,205 150,640 135,445 15,195
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 410 85 325 60 20 40
46. Construction trades 702,155 682,710 19,445 185,385 179,995 5,390
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 731,135 709,430 21,705 184,280 178,510 5,770
48. Precision production 406,855 389,850 17,005 128,580 122,750 5,830
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 339,050 219,040 120,010 85,485 56,900 28,585
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205,930 127,925 78,005 51,770 30,870 20,900
03. Natural resources and conservation 133,120 91,115 42,005 33,715 26,025 7,690
Health and related fields 2,266,720 441,180 1,825,545 480,230 95,450 384,780
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 164,295 81,260 83,040 27,955 14,675 13,280
51. Health professions and related programs 2,047,680 329,010 1,718,670 441,105 74,630 366,470
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 54,740 30,910 23,830 11,160 6,140 5,020
Personal, protective and transportation services 995,825 507,200 488,630 290,005 151,070 138,935
12. Personal and culinary services 565,555 151,530 414,025 164,595 43,720 120,875
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 3,505 3,080 420 290 270 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 7,900 7,230 670 1,345 1,245 100
43. Security and protective services 206,745 150,540 56,205 54,625 42,415 12,210
49. Transportation and materials moving 212,125 194,810 17,315 69,160 63,425 5,740
Other 3,170 885 2,280 1,055 375 680
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 3,170 890 2,280 1,055 375 675
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 4,371,935 2,167,805 2,204,130
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 6,664,380 3,447,130 3,217,250 1,389,585 720,500 669,085
Education 727,515 160,315 567,205 180,615 37,990 142,625
13. Education 727,515 160,315 567,200 180,615 37,990 142,625
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 467,905 208,365 259,545 122,045 55,575 66,475
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 74,530 53,995 20,535 19,510 13,740 5,770
50. Visual and performing arts 393,375 154,370 239,005 102,535 41,830 60,705
Humanities 614,815 232,425 382,390 138,330 54,580 83,750
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 76,540 16,200 60,340 25,220 5,455 19,765
23. English language and literature/letters 133,800 38,310 95,485 9,585 2,990 6,595
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 191,005 71,770 119,235 57,730 25,305 32,430
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 3,140 1,250 1,895 600 255 350
38. Philosophy and religious studies 37,870 21,930 15,940 6,980 4,415 2,570
39. Theology and religious vocations 52,295 31,200 21,090 5,415 3,380 2,035
54. History 82,565 43,475 39,085 12,235 7,140 5,095
55. French language and literature/letters 37,600 8,285 29,315 20,555 5,640 14,915
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,417,625 453,100 964,525 301,550 95,120 206,430
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20,300 4,595 15,705 3,550 925 2,620
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 152,080 56,125 95,955 40,275 13,900 26,370
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 259,845 19,160 240,685 63,120 4,295 58,825
22. Legal professions and studies 241,170 76,720 164,445 53,620 18,830 34,790
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 27,310 6,390 20,920 6,840 1,420 5,420
42. Psychology 218,470 51,570 166,900 44,540 10,255 34,285
45. Social sciences 498,450 238,540 259,915 89,610 45,495 44,110
Business, management and public administration 2,696,770 1,000,895 1,695,875 706,400 248,920 457,480
30.16 Accounting and computer science 4,955 1,480 3,475 615 215 400
44. Public administration and social service professions 192,190 36,890 155,305 38,320 7,835 30,485
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,499,625 962,530 1,537,095 667,470 240,870 426,600
Physical and life sciences and technologies 449,870 222,120 227,755 92,480 49,390 43,090
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 195,830 79,945 115,880 40,895 16,635 24,260
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 89,205 42,265 46,945 12,450 7,435 5,015
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 9,280 3,850 5,430 4,175 2,385 1,785
40. Physical sciences 132,935 87,025 45,905 29,705 20,255 9,445
41. Science technologies/technicians 22,625 9,035 13,590 5,255 2,675 2,580
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 567,415 368,840 198,575 132,750 91,865 40,885
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 464,000 321,805 142,190 112,715 83,240 29,470
25. Library science 29,955 4,870 25,080 8,720 1,665 7,055
27. Mathematics and statistics 65,620 36,895 28,725 9,725 5,815 3,915
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 7,840 5,270 2,575 1,585 1,150 440
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,532,555 2,271,735 260,820 639,185 577,845 61,335
04. Architecture and related services 93,135 57,280 35,850 24,260 13,870 10,385
14. Engineering 612,265 490,980 121,285 126,835 103,165 23,665
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 475,045 418,595 56,450 116,595 103,710 12,885
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 350 70 275 50 15 30
46. Construction trades 515,630 499,670 15,960 134,865 130,350 4,510
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 540,800 523,425 17,375 139,935 135,155 4,780
48. Precision production 295,335 281,715 13,620 96,655 91,580 5,075
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 269,445 167,680 101,770 69,865 45,215 24,655
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 159,975 94,680 65,295 41,755 23,965 17,795
03. Natural resources and conservation 109,470 73,000 36,470 28,110 21,250 6,860
Health and related fields 1,749,545 342,395 1,407,145 368,600 72,245 296,355
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 129,560 63,315 66,245 22,660 11,635 11,030
51. Health professions and related programs 1,576,945 256,895 1,320,050 337,320 56,510 280,810
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 43,040 22,185 20,860 8,620 4,110 4,510
Personal, protective and transportation services 770,950 392,820 378,135 229,640 118,260 111,375
12. Personal and culinary services 431,415 114,395 317,025 129,245 32,830 96,410
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 2,725 2,355 375 225 200 25
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 4,425 3,975 445 875 795 80
43. Security and protective services 162,995 116,750 46,240 42,550 32,575 9,975
49. Transportation and materials moving 169,400 155,340 14,050 56,750 51,860 4,890
Other 2,590 745 1,845 890 300 595
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 2,585 740 1,845 890 300 595
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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,815,975 6,354,625 6,461,350 2,750,045 1,349,775 1,400,270
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 15,827,040 7,635,805 8,191,235 3,884,235 1,910,265 1,973,970
Location of study inside Canada 13,117,190 6,299,305 6,817,890 3,509,610 1,716,730 1,792,880
Same as province or territory of residence 11,519,215 5,503,640 6,015,575 3,367,195 1,642,930 1,724,270
Different than province or territory of residence 1,597,975 795,655 802,315 142,415 73,800 68,610
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,709,850 1,336,505 1,373,345 374,620 193,530 181,090
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 349,540 189,995 159,545 28,320 16,915 11,410
Philippines 298,830 109,820 189,020 12,515 3,600 8,920
India 281,415 142,410 138,995 6,805 3,660 3,150
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 232,035 131,050 100,980 11,250 6,535 4,715
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 205,375 94,690 110,685 17,155 7,755 9,395
France 88,860 50,400 38,455 69,665 39,885 29,780
Other 1,253,790 618,135 635,655 228,905 115,185 113,725
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 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,130
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,664,380 3,447,125 3,217,250 1,389,590 720,505 669,085
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,267,005 5,821,430 6,445,575 2,982,350 1,447,305 1,535,045
Location of study inside Canada 10,134,590 4,807,045 5,327,545 2,676,230 1,293,455 1,382,780
Same as province or territory of residence 8,918,160 4,207,495 4,710,665 2,567,605 1,238,320 1,329,280
Different than province or territory of residence 1,216,425 599,545 616,875 108,630 55,125 53,500
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 2,132,415 1,014,385 1,118,030 306,115 153,850 152,265
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 254,245 131,955 122,290 19,655 11,145 8,505
Philippines 263,095 96,025 167,065 10,545 2,935 7,610
India 239,535 117,445 122,090 4,865 2,465 2,400
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 133,655 73,575 60,085 7,390 4,245 3,145
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175,825 79,635 96,190 15,420 6,865 8,550
France 72,920 40,610 32,310 57,315 32,115 25,205
Other 993,135 475,145 517,990 190,930 94,085 96,850
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 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
In the labour force 18,672,475 9,731,830 8,940,645 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Employed 17,230,040 8,923,540 8,306,490 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220
Unemployed 1,442,435 808,285 634,150 306,170 177,630 128,540
Not in the labour force 9,970,545 4,258,605 5,711,945 2,378,780 1,045,300 1,333,480
Participation rate 65.2 69.6 61.0 64.1 67.9 60.5
Employment rate 60.2 63.8 56.7 59.5 62.5 56.7
Unemployment rate 7.7 8.3 7.1 7.2 8.0 6.3
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 28,643,020 13,990,430 14,652,580 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 9,282,005 3,930,570 5,351,440 2,228,315 967,660 1,260,655
Worked 19,361,010 10,059,865 9,301,150 4,405,965 2,292,375 2,113,585
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 9,626,010 5,402,110 4,223,895 2,084,020 1,145,805 938,215
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 9,735,005 4,657,755 5,077,245 2,321,945 1,146,575 1,175,375
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 42.9 42.0 42.5 42.7 42.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 18,672,470 9,731,825 8,940,640 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,705 206,640 101,485 51,640 49,850
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 4,154,015 2,163,095 1,990,915
Employee 16,073,685 8,158,745 7,914,940 3,664,920 1,863,740 1,801,185
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 2,194,440 1,375,380 819,060 489,090 299,355 189,730
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 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 101,490 51,640 49,850
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 18,268,120 9,534,120 8,734,005 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915
0 Management occupations 2,013,370 1,251,165 762,205 418,450 263,585 154,875
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,874,305 862,870 2,011,440 677,390 210,525 466,865
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,273,660 990,560 283,105 286,270 222,375 63,895
3 Health occupations 1,245,885 244,730 1,001,155 295,765 57,160 238,610
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,138,445 672,945 1,465,495 502,945 147,145 355,795
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 557,275 255,705 301,570 135,730 64,370 71,365
6 Sales and service occupations 4,265,895 1,843,510 2,422,390 988,610 449,820 538,790
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,668,875 2,504,290 164,585 574,675 544,100 30,570
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 416,135 331,920 84,215 67,290 55,610 11,685
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 814,285 576,435 237,845 206,875 148,405 58,475
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 4,255,495 2,214,735 2,040,765
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 404,350 197,710 206,640 101,490 51,635 49,850
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 18,268,125 9,534,120 8,734,000 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 444,680 310,000 134,675 84,060 60,460 23,595
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 271,300 219,880 51,420 20,920 18,175 2,745
22 Utilities 136,350 100,135 36,210 28,410 20,650 7,755
23 Construction 1,365,010 1,196,550 168,455 254,055 223,770 30,285
31-33 Manufacturing 1,596,570 1,149,745 446,820 458,315 332,080 126,240
41 Wholesale trade 665,685 451,230 214,455 157,365 104,885 52,475
44-45 Retail trade 2,110,200 984,090 1,126,115 508,170 239,625 268,545
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 876,050 656,375 219,670 187,550 142,550 45,000
51 Information and cultural industries 420,350 243,650 176,705 100,775 59,705 41,070
52 Finance and insurance 790,580 327,865 462,715 165,140 66,175 98,965
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 333,305 184,350 148,955 61,380 36,505 24,875
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 1,335,125 740,520 594,605 288,715 161,030 127,685
55 Management of companies and enterprises 28,795 12,795 16,000 3,305 1,270 2,035
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 802,420 462,825 339,590 176,185 108,280 67,905
61 Educational services 1,346,585 420,845 925,735 306,575 96,170 210,405
62 Health care and social assistance 2,138,025 383,755 1,754,270 532,680 99,380 433,295
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 379,740 192,875 186,865 84,130 44,235 39,895
72 Accommodation and food services 1,283,725 535,210 748,515 278,500 123,235 155,265
81 Other services (except public administration) 814,695 371,880 442,815 193,700 89,455 104,245
91 Public administration 1,128,945 589,530 539,405 264,085 135,455 128,630
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 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220
Worked at home 1,272,285 639,500 632,785 266,285 134,325 131,960
Worked outside Canada 78,815 54,235 24,580 10,600 7,580 3,020
No fixed workplace address 1,987,260 1,487,445 499,820 351,595 265,405 86,185
Worked at usual place 13,891,675 6,742,360 7,149,315 3,320,850 1,629,795 1,691,050
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 3,320,845 1,629,795 1,691,050
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,102,115 3,723,115 4,379,005 1,732,155 810,895 921,260
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 2,906,390 1,435,640 1,470,750 485,450 234,700 250,750
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 1,037,125 549,095 488,030
Commute to a different province or territory 157,970 91,445 66,525 66,125 35,110 31,015
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 3,672,445 1,895,200 1,777,240
Car, truck, van - as a driver 11,748,095 6,380,120 5,367,975 2,739,405 1,475,775 1,263,625
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 868,920 349,855 519,065 133,760 51,045 82,715
Public transit 1,968,215 846,735 1,121,485 503,285 217,465 285,820
Walked 877,985 392,950 485,030 205,350 93,595 111,760
Bicycle 222,130 146,615 75,515 54,625 36,470 18,155
Other method 193,595 113,525 80,060 36,010 20,845 15,170
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 3,672,440 1,895,200 1,777,240
Less than 15 minutes 4,449,920 2,071,365 2,378,555 1,035,455 493,225 542,235
15 to 29 minutes 5,314,295 2,725,165 2,589,130 1,200,455 617,010 583,445
30 to 44 minutes 3,228,845 1,782,680 1,446,165 777,955 425,640 352,310
45 to 59 minutes 1,391,060 768,115 622,940 343,540 184,440 159,100
60 minutes and over 1,494,830 882,485 612,345 315,035 174,875 140,160
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 3,672,440 1,895,205 1,777,240
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 1,073,680 781,230 292,455 256,150 192,835 63,315
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 2,814,750 1,754,045 1,060,710 675,585 420,120 255,465
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 4,458,835 2,217,210 2,241,620 1,133,510 527,925 605,580
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,349,975 1,408,710 1,941,265 714,935 296,300 418,630
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,756,265 752,940 1,003,325 349,845 148,715 201,125
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 2,425,435 1,315,670 1,109,765 542,425 309,295 233,125
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 4,529,770 2,352,115 2,177,655
Single responses 19,365,980 10,042,855 9,323,130 4,187,865 2,169,480 2,018,385
Official languages 19,090,545 9,897,470 9,193,075 4,153,710 2,152,290 2,001,420
English 15,265,335 7,952,010 7,313,320 541,720 294,935 246,780
French 3,825,215 1,945,465 1,879,750 3,611,990 1,857,350 1,754,640
Non-official languages 275,430 145,380 130,055 34,160 17,190 16,970
Aboriginal languages 24,950 12,385 12,565 12,670 6,180 6,490
Algonquian languages 14,440 7,370 7,070 8,350 4,095 4,260
Blackfoot 80 45 35 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 11,540 5,820 5,720 8,285 4,060 4,220
Atikamekw 1,095 580 515 1,100 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 2,055 970 1,085 1,800 840 960
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 370 180 190 210 105 100
Northern East Cree 40 25 10 35 20 15
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 5,145 2,515 2,630
Eastern Algonquian languages 925 510 420 30 20 10
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 915 505 410 25 20 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 1,895 995 900 45 15 25
Algonquin 45 20 25 45 20 30
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 4,305 2,080 2,220
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Inuktitut 8,800 4,240 4,555 4,290 2,075 2,215
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 10 0 0
Iroquoian languages 35 10 30 15 0 15
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 35 10 25 10 0 15
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 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 250,485 132,990 117,490 21,490 11,005 10,480
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,380 4,530 2,850 1,895 1,125 775
Berber languages 35 10 30 35 10 30
Kabyle 20 0 20 15 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 10 15 15 0 10
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 1,860 1,110 745
Amharic 200 95 100 0 0 0
Arabic 5,585 3,695 1,890 1,715 1,045 665
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 205 155 55 10 0 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 30 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 825 335 490 140 70 70
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 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,550 3,790 4,760 1,725 850 870
Khmer (Cambodian) 475 230 245 315 140 175
Vietnamese 8,070 3,560 4,510 1,410 710 695
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,850 1,750 2,095 135 65 70
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 10 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 140 75 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 10 0 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,450 1,580 1,875 115 50 60
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 350 125 225 275 90 190
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 10 0 10
Creole, n.o.s. 315 110 200 265 90 175
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 10 0 0
Dravidian languages 2,225 1,060 1,165 150 75 75
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 90 50 45 0 0 0
Tamil 2,090 1,005 1,080 145 75 70
Telugu 45 10 35 0 0 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 10 0 10
Indo-European languages 85,550 47,305 38,245 10,165 5,255 4,910
Albanian 350 220 125 30 20 10
Armenian 450 220 230 275 130 145
Balto-Slavic languages 10,075 4,745 5,330 1,130 500 635
Baltic languages 95 35 60 15 0 10
Latvian 40 10 25 15 10 10
Lithuanian 60 25 30 0 10 0
Slavic languages 9,980 4,710 5,270 1,115 495 625
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 155 90 65 10 0 0
Bulgarian 205 110 90 55 20 30
Croatian 220 130 95 10 0 10
Czech 70 40 30 10 0 10
Macedonian 95 45 55 0 0 0
Polish 2,500 1,265 1,235 170 65 105
Russian 4,850 2,135 2,720 735 340 395
Serbian 530 320 210 10 15 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 25 0 10 10 0
Slovak 100 60 40 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 1,210 485 725 110 35 75
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 1,285 575 715
Afrikaans 85 40 40 0 0 0
Danish 90 50 35 15 10 0
Dutch 1,165 630 540 25 10 15
Frisian 40 25 15 0 0 0
German 10,065 5,715 4,345 370 170 195
Icelandic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 65 30 40 0 0 0
Swedish 125 55 70 15 10 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 895 390 505 860 375 485
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 720 495 225 0 0 0
Greek 1,020 545 475 525 260 270
Indo-Iranian languages 37,330 21,140 16,190 1,385 780 600
Indo-Aryan languages 32,485 18,125 14,360 680 390 295
Bengali 530 275 245 110 70 35
Gujarati 880 300 585 20 0 10
Hindi 1,405 755 650 35 20 15
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 20 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,870 15,945 11,920 415 225 190
Sindhi 35 10 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 40 25 20 0 0 0
Urdu 1,495 705 790 85 50 35
Iranian languages 4,820 3,000 1,815 700 395 305
Kurdish 185 150 40 15 0 15
Pashto 50 20 25 10 0 15
Persian (Farsi) 4,580 2,830 1,750 675 385 285
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 10 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 23,025 12,965 10,060 5,525 2,990 2,540
Catalan 30 10 20 15 0 15
Italian 1,705 895 805 590 315 275
Portuguese 7,490 4,795 2,695 635 365 270
Romanian 745 365 380 320 140 175
Spanish 13,030 6,885 6,145 3,975 2,165 1,810
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 10 0 0
Japanese 3,255 1,195 2,065 235 80 150
Kartvelian languages 30 10 20 10 0 10
Georgian 30 10 20 10 0 0
Korean 12,150 6,260 5,885 300 150 150
Mongolic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 235 120 115 45 25 20
Akan (Twi) 25 10 20 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 0 0 0 10 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 10 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 80 50 30 25 20 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 15 0 15 10 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 30 20 0 0 0 10
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 1,180 205 60 140
American Sign Language 1,145 340 810 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 135 15 115 125 20 110
Sign languages, n.i.e 640 390 255 70 45 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 122,880 65,030 57,850 6,070 3,125 2,945
Chinese languages 122,610 64,880 57,730 6,075 3,130 2,950
Cantonese 58,815 30,485 28,340 2,655 1,325 1,330
Hakka 70 25 45 0 0 0
Mandarin 60,090 32,430 27,665 3,100 1,630 1,465
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 565 335 225 70 40 30
Wu (Shanghainese) 105 65 45 15 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,930 1,530 1,405 235 130 110
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 675 270 405 110 40 75
Lao 150 70 80 55 25 30
Thai 525 205 325 55 10 40
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 750 475 275 110 60 50
Azerbaijani 30 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 685 435 255 110 55 55
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 40 10 40
Estonian 50 15 40 10 0 0
Finnish 105 40 65 0 0 0
Hungarian 435 225 215 35 0 35
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 10 0 10
Multiple responses 590,270 300,115 290,155 341,900 182,635 159,265
English and French 412,680 211,095 201,585 315,620 169,365 146,255
English and non-official language 154,285 77,870 76,420 6,545 3,655 2,890
French and non-official language 7,830 3,595 4,235 7,525 3,460 4,065
English, French and non-official language 15,475 7,565 7,915 12,205 6,160 6,055
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 4,529,770 2,352,110 2,177,655
None 17,456,725 9,056,235 8,400,490 3,107,035 1,588,345 1,518,690
English 1,259,225 661,460 597,765 1,031,380 555,940 475,440
French 705,780 349,035 356,745 317,490 169,785 147,705
Non-official language 496,565 257,455 239,105 49,850 25,900 23,950
Aboriginal 37,615 17,215 20,400 4,985 2,285 2,705
Non-Aboriginal 458,945 240,245 218,710 44,865 23,620 21,245
English and French 2,535 1,200 1,335 2,185 1,040 1,140
English and non-official language 18,040 8,765 9,280 14,910 7,255 7,655
French and non-official language 17,265 8,730 8,540 6,855 3,795 3,055
English, French and non-official language 115 90 30 65 50 20
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 7,880,315 3,897,740 3,982,575
Non-movers 29,644,795 14,593,190 15,051,605 6,965,520 3,447,320 3,518,195
Movers 4,446,990 2,190,555 2,256,435 914,800 450,420 464,380
Non-migrants 2,623,515 1,292,750 1,330,760 547,410 269,850 277,560
Migrants 1,823,475 897,805 925,670 367,385 180,565 186,820
Internal migrants 1,451,005 713,060 737,945 305,465 149,335 156,135
Intraprovincial migrants 1,189,525 580,895 608,630 284,280 137,945 146,330
Interprovincial migrants 261,475 132,160 129,315 21,190 11,385 9,805
External migrants 372,475 184,745 187,730 61,920 31,235 30,685
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 7,520,960 3,714,155 3,806,805
Non-movers 20,134,760 9,902,645 10,232,115 4,825,870 2,388,805 2,437,065
Movers 12,433,805 6,101,675 6,332,130 2,695,090 1,325,345 1,369,740
Non-migrants 6,755,630 3,314,730 3,440,905 1,507,665 741,220 766,440
Migrants 5,678,175 2,786,945 2,891,230 1,187,425 584,125 603,295
Internal migrants 4,296,720 2,104,325 2,192,395 949,170 464,830 484,340
Intraprovincial migrants 3,467,670 1,689,950 1,777,720 893,800 436,525 457,270
Interprovincial migrants 829,045 414,375 414,670 55,370 28,300 27,070
External migrants 1,381,460 682,625 698,835 238,250 119,295 118,960

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

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

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