Indigenous Population Profile, 2021 Census of Population
Profile table: Nova Scotia [Province]

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Information – gender

Gender refers to an individual's personal and social identity as a man, woman or non-binary person (a person who is not exclusively a man or a woman).

Gender includes the following concepts:

  • gender identity, which refers to the gender that a person feels internally and individually;
  • gender expression, which refers to the way a person presents their gender, regardless of their gender identity, through body language, aesthetic choices or accessories (e.g., clothes, hairstyle and makeup), which may have traditionally been associated with a specific gender.

A person's gender may differ from their sex at birth, and from what is indicated on their current identification or legal documents such as their birth certificate, passport or driver's licence. A person's gender may change over time.

Some people may not identify with a specific gender.

Given that the non-binary population is small, data aggregation to a two-category gender variable is sometimes necessary to protect the confidentiality of responses provided. In these cases, individuals in the category "non-binary persons" are distributed into the other two gender categories and are denoted by the "+" symbol.

"Men＋" includes men (and/or boys), as well as some non-binary persons.

"Women＋" includes women (and/or girls), as well as some non-binary persons.

Information – Age

Age refers to the age of a person (or subject) of interest at last birthday (or relative to a specified, well-defined reference date).

Information – Residence on or off reserve

Residence on or off reserve refers to whether the person's usual place of residence is in a census subdivision (CSD) that is defined as 'on reserve' or 'off reserve.'

'On reserve' includes eight CSD types legally affiliated with First Nations or Indian bands, i.e., Indian reserve (IRI), Indian settlement (S-É) (except for the two Indian settlements of Champagne Landing 10 and Kloo Lake, located in Yukon), Indian government district (IGD), Terres réservées aux Cris (TC), Terres réservées aux Naskapis (TK), Nisga'a land (NL), Tsawwassen Lands (TWL) and Tla'amin Lands (TAL). The definition of residence on reserve includes some census subdivisions for which a First Nation has signed a modern treaty or a self-government agreement that provides them land ownership.

'Off reserve' includes all CSDs in Canada not defined as 'on reserve.'

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain reserves and settlements in the Census of Population. For more information on Indigenous variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Indigenous Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021 and the Indigenous Peoples Technical Report, Census of Population, 2021.

The table shows indigenous identities (appearing as column headers) for selected characteristics (appearing as row headers), by gender, age groups and residence on or off reserve.
Characteristic Nova Scotia

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Total - Gender, Total - Age groups, Total - Residence on or off reserve
Total - Indigenous identity1 Indigenous identity2 Single Indigenous responses3 First Nations (North American Indian) Métis Inuk (Inuit) Multiple Indigenous responses4 Indigenous responses not included elsewhere5 Non-Indigenous identity
Age
Total - Average age and median age for the population in private households - 25% sample data 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 885 1,305 903,430
Average age 43.9 37.0 36.8 33.7 41.2 33.0 35.2 44.4 44.3
Median age 45.2 35.2 35.2 30.6 42.0 28.2 33.2 48.8 46.0
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Married or living common law 469,315 20,430 19,560 9,180 9,980 405 300 565 448,880
Married 370,740 14,865 14,200 6,200 7,710 290 225 445 355,875
Living common law 98,575 5,565 5,360 2,975 2,270 115 80 125 93,010
Not married and not living common law 350,000 21,070 20,190 12,030 7,750 415 360 520 328,930
Never married 225,410 15,565 14,990 9,330 5,345 315 265 305 209,845
Separated 24,790 1,330 1,280 715 530 30 15 40 23,460
Divorced 51,055 2,515 2,365 1,115 1,195 55 55 95 48,540
Widowed 48,750 1,660 1,560 860 680 20 20 80 47,085
Household and family characteristics
Total - Household and family characteristics including detailed information on stepfamilies for the population in private households - 25% sample data 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 885 1,305 903,430
Married spouses and common-law partners 463,390 20,185 19,340 9,075 9,860 400 295 555 443,200
Married spouses 364,810 14,620 13,985 6,100 7,590 290 210 425 350,190
Common-law partners 98,575 5,570 5,360 2,980 2,270 115 75 125 93,010
Parents in a one-parent family 48,510 3,865 3,735 2,490 1,205 45 45 80 44,645
Parents in a one-parent family (men+)6 10,140 795 775 510 265 0 10 10 9,345
Parents in a one-parent family (women+)7 38,365 3,070 2,960 1,975 940 40 40 70 35,300
Total - Children in census families 242,090 18,815 18,080 11,255 6,355 475 395 335 223,270
Living in a two-parent family 166,785 10,885 10,360 5,715 4,335 310 305 220 155,900
In a non-stepfamily 141,550 8,210 7,805 4,090 3,520 185 240 165 133,340
In a stepfamily8 25,230 2,680 2,555 1,625 815 120 70 55 22,555
In a simple stepfamily9 11,385 1,025 960 590 310 55 35 35 10,360
In a simple stepfamily: with a stepparent (man+)6 8,255 795 735 475 205 50 30 30 7,465
In a simple stepfamily: with a stepparent (woman+)7 3,125 235 225 115 105 0 0 0 2,890
In a complex stepfamily10 13,845 1,645 1,595 1,035 500 65 30 15 12,200
In a complex stepfamily: with a stepparent (man+)6 5,340 595 565 355 185 25 15 10 4,750
In a complex stepfamily: with a stepparent (woman+)7 2,645 265 255 170 75 10 10 0 2,380
In a complex stepfamily: with two biological or adoptive parents 5,855 790 775 505 240 30 10 0 5,065
Living in a one-parent family 71,840 7,440 7,245 5,155 1,935 150 85 115 64,400
Living in a one-parent family: with a parent (man+)6 13,445 1,295 1,240 865 350 30 40 20 12,150
Living in a one-parent family: with a parent (woman+)7 58,395 6,145 6,000 4,295 1,580 125 50 95 52,255
Living with at least one grandparent and without parents 3,465 495 480 380 85 15 0 10 2,975
Living with at least one grandparent and without parents: with two grandparents 1,755 185 180 130 40 15 0 0 1,570
Living with at least one grandparent and without parents: with one grandparent 1,710 300 295 250 45 0 0 0 1,405
Total - Persons not in census families 201,875 9,565 9,090 5,230 3,665 185 150 330 192,310
Foster children 775 140 140 130 0 10 0 0 635
Persons living with other relatives 19,800 1,415 1,345 885 445 15 20 55 18,385
Persons living with non-relatives only 49,480 2,055 1,965 1,200 710 55 35 60 47,425
Persons living alone 131,820 5,955 5,635 3,020 2,510 100 105 220 125,865
Registered or Treaty Indian status
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data11 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 885 1,305 903,430
Registered or Treaty Indian12 18,455 18,455 17,190 15,955 1,230 0 105 1,150 0
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 937,405 33,980 33,050 12,095 19,855 1,095 775 155 903,430
Indigenous ancestry
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data13 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 885 1,305 903,430
Indigenous ancestry (only)14 21,315 18,500 18,090 13,720 3,905 465 210 205 2,815
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)15 20,960 18,190 17,895 13,675 3,775 445 105 200 2,770
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry 16,705 14,440 14,195 13,600 565 30 50 195 2,270
Métis single ancestry 3,735 3,285 3,240 60 3,175 0 40 10 450
Inuit single ancestry 525 470 460 15 30 415 10 0 50
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)16 355 310 195 45 130 20 110 0 50
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only 290 250 165 40 120 0 85 0 35
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestry only 40 30 15 0 0 10 15 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestry only 25 25 15 0 10 0 10 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit ancestry only 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries17 44,500 25,820 25,045 12,215 12,290 535 585 190 18,680
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries18 43,520 25,155 24,585 12,160 11,895 525 385 190 18,365
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only 29,005 14,560 14,145 11,990 2,115 45 235 180 14,445
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only 13,395 9,990 9,855 135 9,715 0 120 15 3,405
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only 1,120 605 580 35 65 480 25 0 515
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries19 975 665 460 55 400 0 205 0 310
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only 820 565 410 60 355 0 155 0 255
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only 105 50 20 0 10 0 35 0 55
Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only 40 40 25 0 25 0 15 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Indigenous ancestry only20 890,040 8,105 7,115 2,115 4,895 100 85 915 881,935
Indigenous ancestry responses
Total - Indigenous ancestry responses for the population in private households - 25% sample data21 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 885 1,305 903,430
North American Indigenous origins 65,815 44,320 43,130 25,940 16,195 1,000 800 390 21,490
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.22 6,285 2,615 2,475 1,660 770 45 60 75 3,675
First Nations (North American Indian) origins 40,715 27,295 26,485 24,040 2,395 45 515 295 13,425
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.23 13,640 8,655 8,405 7,655 730 20 190 55 4,985
Abenaki 165 95 95 55 45 0 0 0 70
Anishinaabe origins 1,150 815 790 615 180 0 10 10 335
Anishinaabe, n.o.s.24 100 85 85 75 10 0 0 0 15
Algonquin 300 190 180 105 80 0 0 0 110
Odawa 15 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 735 530 520 425 100 0 0 10 200
Oji-Cree 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Potawatomi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saulteaux 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
Anishinaabe origins, n.i.e.25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apache 20 15 15 10 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot origins 350 90 90 75 15 0 0 0 255
Blackfoot, n.o.s.26 350 90 90 75 15 0 0 0 255
Blood (Kainai) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Piikani 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siksika 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot origins, n.i.e.27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cherokee 390 120 100 95 0 0 20 0 270
Cheyenne 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
Choctaw 35 10 0 0 0 0 10 0 25
Cree origins 1,390 975 925 610 305 0 25 25 420
Cree, n.o.s.28 1,320 900 860 560 300 0 10 25 420
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 35 35 25 25 0 0 10 0 0
Swampy Cree 25 25 25 25 0 0 0 0 0
Woodland Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree origins, n.i.e.29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Delaware (Lenape) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene origins 180 170 170 130 40 0 0 0 10
Dene, n.o.s.30 115 115 115 75 40 0 0 0 0
Beaver (Dunne-za) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier (Dakelh) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin (Tsilhqot'in) 20 20 20 20 0 0 0 0 0
Chipewyan (Denesuline) 15 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0
Dene Tha' (Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska 25 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0
Sahtú (North Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlicho (Dogrib) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tse'khene (Sekani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsuut'ina (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wet'suwet'en 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene origins, n.i.e.31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Huron (Wendat) 115 20 15 10 10 0 0 0 95
Innu origins 195 65 65 15 40 15 0 0 130
Innu/Montagnais, n.o.s.32 175 60 60 15 30 15 0 0 120
Naskapi 20 10 10 0 10 0 0 0 10
Iroquoian (Haudenosaunee) origins 805 480 450 375 75 0 25 10 325
Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), n.o.s.33 230 135 120 105 20 0 15 0 95
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 520 305 285 230 50 0 10 10 210
Oneida 40 25 25 25 0 0 0 0 15
Tuscarora 20 20 20 20 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian (Haudenosaunee) origins, n.i.e.34 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ktunaxa (Kutenai) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakwaka'wakw origins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakwaka'wakw, n.o.s.35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Laich-kwil-tach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
'Namgis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Quatsino 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakwaka'wakw origins, n.i.e.36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maliseet 255 190 180 180 0 0 0 10 65
Mi'kmaq origins 22,105 15,990 15,555 14,470 1,080 0 245 190 6,110
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.37 21,300 15,535 15,120 14,040 1,075 0 230 185 5,765
Qalipu Mi'kmaq 805 460 435 430 0 0 20 0 345
Navajo 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth origins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth, n.o.s.38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ahousaht 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ditidaht 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tla-o-qui-aht 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tseshaht 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth origins, n.i.e.39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuxalk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Passamaquoddy 70 35 35 25 10 0 0 0 40
Salish origins 120 90 85 85 0 0 0 0 35
Salish, n.o.s.40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Coast Salish origins 75 40 40 40 0 0 0 0 35
Coast Salish, n.o.s.41 40 35 35 35 0 0 0 0 0
Chemainus (Stz'uminus) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cowichan 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
Homalco 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Musqueam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Penelakut 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shíshálh (Sechelt) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Snuneymuxw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stó:lo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
WSÁNEC (Saanich) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Coast Salish origins, n.i.e.42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Interior Salish origins 35 35 35 35 0 0 0 0 0
Interior Salish, n.o.s.43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nlaka'pamux (Thompson) 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan (Syilx) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Secwepemc (Shuswap) 20 20 20 20 0 0 0 0 0
St'at'imc (Lillooet) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Interior Salish origins, n.i.e.44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan origins 65 40 40 40 0 0 0 0 25
Sioux, n.o.s.45 40 30 30 30 0 0 0 0 0
Assiniboine 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Lakota 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney (Nakoda) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wuikinuxv 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) origins, n.i.e.46 375 160 155 90 65 0 0 0 220
Inuit origins 1,855 1,235 1,120 60 150 915 110 0 630
Inuit, n.o.s.47 1,800 1,185 1,090 55 145 890 95 0 610
Inuvialuit 10 10 10 0 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit origins, n.i.e.48 50 40 20 0 0 15 10 0 10
Métis 18,310 14,165 13,715 290 13,410 10 425 25 4,150
Non-Indigenous origins 934,540 33,925 32,155 14,330 17,190 635 670 1,100 900,615
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data49 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 880 1,300 903,430
English only 853,300 43,685 41,825 26,205 14,590 1,035 695 1,170 809,610
French only 650 35 35 10 30 0 0 0 615
English and French 98,645 8,635 8,310 1,785 6,460 70 185 135 90,015
Neither English nor French 3,260 75 70 65 0 0 0 0 3,190
First official language spoken
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data50 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 880 1,300 903,430
English 923,825 48,355 46,245 27,695 17,465 1,085 830 1,280 875,465
French 26,795 3,850 3,780 270 3,505 0 40 25 22,950
English and French 2,220 160 155 30 115 10 10 0 2,055
Neither English nor French 3,015 60 60 60 0 0 0 0 2,955
Indigenous mother tongue
Total - Indigenous mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data51 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 880 1,300 903,430
Official languages 893,320 49,215 47,065 24,890 21,090 1,085 880 1,270 844,100
English 865,715 45,190 43,120 24,585 17,450 1,075 835 1,235 820,520
French 34,610 4,925 4,795 500 4,275 20 80 45 29,685
Non-official languages 72,635 4,155 4,100 4,050 15 30 0 45 68,480
Indigenous languages52 4,145 4,125 4,080 4,045 0 30 0 40 20
Algonquian languages 4,090 4,070 4,030 4,030 0 0 0 40 20
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Innu languages 35 25 25 25 0 0 0 0 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree languages 35 25 25 25 0 0 0 0 10
Ililimowin (Moose Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inu Ayimun (Southern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin (Northern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehinawewin (Swampy Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehiyawewin (Plains Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nihithawiwin (Woods Cree) 15 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Innu (Montagnais) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 4,040 4,035 3,990 3,990 0 0 0 40 0
Mi'kmaq 4,035 4,030 3,985 3,985 0 0 0 40 0
Wolastoqewi (Malecite) 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Anicinabemowin (Algonquin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway languages 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Anishinaabemowin (Chippewa) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Daawaamwin (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saulteau (Western Ojibway) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway, n.o.s. 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dakelh (Carrier) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dane-zaa (Beaver) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene, n.o.s. 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deh Gah Ghotie Zhatie (South Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satuotine Yati (North Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlicho (Dogrib) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tse'khene (Sekani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsuu T'ina (Sarsi) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wetsuwet'en-Babine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktut (Inuit) languages 30 30 30 0 0 30 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuvialuktun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 30 30 30 0 0 30 0 0 0
Inuktut (Inuit) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ktunaxa (Kutenai) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ntlakapamux (Thompson) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Secwepemctsin (Shuswap) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Syilx (Okanagan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assiniboine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwak'wala (Kwakiutl) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.o.s. 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Indigenous languages 68,490 30 20 10 15 0 0 0 68,465
Indigenous languages spoken at home
Total - Indigenous languages spoken at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 880 1,300 903,430
Official languages 936,880 51,290 49,120 26,950 21,080 1,090 880 1,295 885,590
English 927,020 49,945 47,785 26,910 19,785 1,085 875 1,285 877,075
French 28,000 3,365 3,305 350 2,930 25 35 25 24,635
Non-official languages 69,030 4,780 4,715 4,590 85 40 15 50 64,250
Indigenous languages52 4,675 4,645 4,590 4,545 15 30 10 45 25
Algonquian languages 4,605 4,585 4,535 4,530 0 0 10 45 20
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Innu languages 50 50 50 50 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree languages 50 50 50 50 0 0 0 0 0
Ililimowin (Moose Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inu Ayimun (Southern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin (Northern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehinawewin (Swampy Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehiyawewin (Plains Cree) 30 30 30 30 0 0 0 0 0
Nihithawiwin (Woods Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Innu (Montagnais) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 4,545 4,525 4,480 4,480 0 0 0 45 20
Mi'kmaq 4,540 4,520 4,475 4,475 0 0 0 45 20
Wolastoqewi (Malecite) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 25 25 20 15 0 0 0 0 0
Anicinabemowin (Algonquin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway languages 25 25 20 15 0 0 0 0 0
Anishinaabemowin (Chippewa) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Daawaamwin (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saulteau (Western Ojibway) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway, n.o.s. 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakelh (Carrier) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dane-zaa (Beaver) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deh Gah Ghotie Zhatie (South Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satuotine Yati (North Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlicho (Dogrib) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tse'khene (Sekani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsuu T'ina (Sarsi) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wetsuwet'en-Babine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktut (Inuit) languages 40 30 30 0 0 30 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuvialuktun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 40 30 30 0 0 30 0 0 0
Inuktut (Inuit) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ktunaxa (Kutenai) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 10 10 0 10 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ntlakapamux (Thompson) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Secwepemctsin (Shuswap) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Syilx (Okanagan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assiniboine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwak'wala (Kwakiutl) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.o.s. 15 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Indigenous languages 64,380 155 140 60 75 10 10 0 64,225
Knowledge of Indigenous languages
Total - Knowledge of Indigenous languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data54 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 880 1,300 903,430
Official languages 952,595 52,355 50,175 27,990 21,085 1,100 880 1,300 900,240
English 951,945 52,320 50,135 27,990 21,050 1,100 880 1,300 899,625
French 99,300 8,665 8,350 1,790 6,490 70 185 135 90,630
Non-official languages 93,440 6,410 6,290 5,875 360 45 55 70 87,030
Indigenous languages52 5,930 5,800 5,730 5,640 50 40 15 55 130
Algonquian languages 5,785 5,695 5,630 5,615 15 0 15 55 90
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Innu languages 80 70 70 70 0 0 0 0 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree languages 75 65 65 65 0 0 0 0 10
Ililimowin (Moose Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inu Ayimun (Southern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin (Northern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehinawewin (Swampy Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehiyawewin (Plains Cree) 40 40 40 40 0 0 0 0 0
Nihithawiwin (Woods Cree) 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 10
Innu (Montagnais) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 5,655 5,585 5,525 5,510 10 0 10 55 75
Mi'kmaq 5,650 5,580 5,520 5,510 10 0 10 55 75
Wolastoqewi (Malecite) 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 65 55 50 45 0 0 0 0 0
Anicinabemowin (Algonquin) 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway languages 55 45 40 35 0 0 0 0 0
Anishinaabemowin (Chippewa) 20 15 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Daawaamwin (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saulteau (Western Ojibway) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway, n.o.s. 25 25 25 20 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 10
Dakelh (Carrier) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dane-zaa (Beaver) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene, n.o.s. 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deh Gah Ghotie Zhatie (South Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satuotine Yati (North Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlicho (Dogrib) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tse'khene (Sekani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsuu T'ina (Sarsi) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wetsuwet'en-Babine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktut (Inuit) languages 75 50 50 0 0 40 0 0 30
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuvialuktun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 75 50 50 0 0 40 0 0 30
Inuktut (Inuit) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ktunaxa (Kutenai) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 20 20 20 0 15 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ntlakapamux (Thompson) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Secwepemctsin (Shuswap) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Syilx (Okanagan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assiniboine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwak'wala (Kwakiutl) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.o.s. 25 25 25 15 10 0 0 0 0
Non-Indigenous languages 87,610 675 610 280 320 10 45 15 86,940
Religion
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data55 955,855 52,430 50,245 28,050 21,090 1,100 880 1,300 903,430
Buddhist 2,955 45 40 20 15 0 0 10 2,910
Christian 556,115 31,300 30,000 15,320 14,080 600 550 750 524,815
Christian, n.o.s.56 45,030 1,870 1,800 905 825 75 35 40 43,160
Anabaptist 815 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 815
Anglican 73,015 2,625 2,435 1,470 845 125 75 110 70,395
Baptist 53,800 3,045 2,885 1,150 1,705 35 85 70 50,755
Catholic 245,305 20,065 19,440 10,250 9,010 180 265 360 225,240
Christian Orthodox 4,320 15 20 0 10 0 0 0 4,305
Jehovah's Witness 3,740 250 250 115 135 0 0 0 3,490
Latter Day Saints 1,685 85 60 25 35 0 0 20 1,600
Lutheran 6,175 70 65 45 20 0 0 0 6,100
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) 5,460 290 290 140 145 0 10 0 5,165
Pentecostal and other Charismatic 7,525 490 470 155 280 35 20 0 7,030
Presbyterian 16,935 240 220 125 80 10 0 25 16,690
Reformed 505 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 495
United Church 71,615 1,475 1,340 625 640 75 35 100 70,140
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions 20,185 760 715 300 365 50 20 20 19,430
Hindu 8,460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,455
Jewish 2,195 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 2,190
Muslim 14,715 30 30 20 15 0 0 0 14,685
Sikh 4,735 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,730
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality 1,090 1,005 980 970 10 0 15 10 85
Other religions and spiritual traditions 6,195 625 610 470 120 15 10 0 5,565
No religion and secular perspectives 359,395 19,400 18,570 11,235 6,845 485 310 525 339,990
Mobility status
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago for the population aged 1 year and over in private households - 25% sample data57 948,430 51,835 49,665 27,635 20,955 1,070 880 1,295 896,590
Non-movers 832,560 46,115 44,160 24,425 18,830 905 775 1,175 786,450
Movers 115,865 5,720 5,500 3,210 2,125 170 100 125 110,145
Non-migrants 69,070 3,495 3,330 1,975 1,275 75 60 105 65,570
Migrants 46,795 2,225 2,170 1,230 850 90 40 20 44,570
Internal migrants 40,825 2,170 2,115 1,190 850 75 40 20 38,655
Intraprovincial migrants 17,815 1,200 1,175 685 460 30 15 10 16,615
Interprovincial migrants 23,015 970 945 505 390 50 20 0 22,045
External migrants 5,970 55 55 45 0 10 0 0 5,915
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago for the population aged 5 years and over in private households - 25% sample data58 915,520 49,315 47,265 26,035 20,215 1,015 810 1,250 866,205
Non-movers 581,160 31,615 30,225 16,355 13,345 520 560 830 549,545
Movers 334,365 17,700 17,040 9,675 6,870 490 245 415 316,665
Non-migrants 155,120 8,275 7,960 4,600 3,185 170 140 185 146,845
Migrants 179,245 9,425 9,090 5,075 3,685 320 105 230 169,820
Internal migrants 143,135 9,285 8,950 5,005 3,635 310 100 230 133,850
Intraprovincial migrants 76,050 5,925 5,740 3,310 2,300 130 60 135 70,125
Interprovincial migrants 67,085 3,355 3,210 1,695 1,335 175 45 105 63,730
External migrants 36,110 140 140 80 50 15 0 0 35,965
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data59 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 157,255 10,675 10,195 5,595 4,405 205 185 290 146,585
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate, no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 137,530 9,385 8,955 5,050 3,725 180 160 275 128,140
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate, with postsecondary certificate or diploma60 19,730 1,285 1,245 545 675 20 25 15 18,440
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate61 662,060 30,825 29,555 15,610 13,330 620 475 800 631,230
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate, no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 220,210 11,785 11,265 6,480 4,525 260 185 330 208,425
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate, with postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree62 441,850 19,045 18,295 9,135 8,800 355 285 465 422,810
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data59 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
No certificate, diploma or degree 137,530 9,385 8,955 5,050 3,725 180 160 275 128,140
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate63 220,210 11,785 11,265 6,480 4,525 260 185 330 208,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 461,580 20,330 19,535 9,680 9,475 380 315 480 441,250
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 262,855 14,015 13,520 6,565 6,705 245 235 265 248,840
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70,145 3,995 3,895 1,865 1,950 80 40 55 66,150
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma64 37,425 2,345 2,295 1,090 1,140 60 30 20 35,075
Apprenticeship certificate65 32,720 1,650 1,600 775 810 20 10 35 31,075
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma66 173,680 9,215 8,850 4,320 4,375 155 175 190 164,465
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 19,030 805 770 380 380 10 15 15 18,225
Bachelor's degree or higher 198,725 6,320 6,020 3,115 2,775 135 80 220 192,410
Bachelor's degree 131,470 4,600 4,410 2,215 2,095 90 60 140 126,870
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 12,180 405 400 255 135 10 0 10 11,775
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,045 65 60 15 40 0 0 0 4,980
Master's degree 43,285 1,125 1,060 580 450 35 15 55 42,165
Earned doctorate67 6,740 120 100 45 55 0 0 15 6,625
Major field of study
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data68 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree69 357,735 21,170 20,215 11,525 8,250 440 350 605 336,565
Education 32,925 1,490 1,440 730 695 15 0 40 31,440
13. Education 32,925 1,490 1,440 730 695 15 0 40 31,440
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 11,870 515 485 255 215 20 15 10 11,360
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,635 105 100 50 45 10 0 0 1,530
50. Visual and performing arts 10,230 410 385 205 170 15 10 10 9,825
Humanities 21,850 805 765 440 305 15 15 30 21,050
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1,250 30 25 25 0 0 0 0 1,220
23. English language and literature/letters 6,120 150 130 70 60 0 0 15 5,975
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,010 270 265 175 95 0 0 0 4,745
30A Interdisciplinary humanities70 625 20 15 10 10 0 0 0 600
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,515 45 45 30 20 0 0 0 1,465
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,360 110 110 60 35 0 0 0 2,255
54. History 3,915 145 130 75 60 0 0 10 3,770
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 1,055 40 35 0 25 0 0 0 1,015
Social and behavioural sciences and law 46,965 2,010 1,925 1,170 720 35 30 50 44,960
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 720 90 90 85 0 0 0 0 625
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,640 170 160 105 55 0 0 0 4,470
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 10,020 500 475 295 180 0 15 10 9,520
22. Legal professions and studies 6,710 320 305 185 110 10 0 10 6,390
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences71 1,060 50 45 25 25 0 0 0 1,005
42. Psychology 9,690 400 375 200 150 25 0 15 9,295
45. Social sciences 14,130 485 470 275 190 0 10 15 13,645
Business, management and public administration 101,875 4,040 3,845 1,865 1,900 80 70 120 97,840
30.16 Accounting and computer science 205 15 15 10 10 0 0 0 195
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,570 455 455 280 160 10 0 0 7,115
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 94,100 3,565 3,380 1,580 1,735 70 70 115 90,535
Physical and life sciences and technologies 19,060 620 590 250 320 15 15 20 18,440
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 8,445 270 265 120 135 15 0 0 8,175
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,580 200 180 85 90 0 10 15 4,380
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences72 405 20 20 10 10 0 0 0 385
40. Physical sciences 5,030 115 115 40 70 0 0 0 4,915
41. Science technologies/technicians 595 15 15 0 15 0 0 0 585
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 18,165 605 585 305 275 10 15 0 17,565
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 14,905 530 515 255 255 10 15 0 14,370
25. Library science 1,320 40 40 35 10 0 0 0 1,280
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,665 25 25 15 10 0 0 0 1,645
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences73 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 265
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 96,510 4,455 4,305 1,955 2,265 85 55 100 92,055
04. Architecture and related services 1,825 30 25 15 10 0 0 0 1,795
14. Engineering 15,205 250 245 110 135 10 0 0 14,955
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 21,040 845 805 395 380 25 20 20 20,200
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 25,495 1,570 1,530 765 730 35 15 20 23,925
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 21,915 1,095 1,070 450 595 20 0 30 20,815
48. Precision production 11,015 665 635 225 410 0 10 25 10,350
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 9,910 455 445 260 180 15 0 10 9,450
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields74 5,965 235 230 120 100 0 0 0 5,730
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,940 220 215 130 75 0 0 0 3,720
Health and related fields 70,550 3,075 2,950 1,270 1,620 65 55 70 67,475
30.37 Design for human health 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 4,330 170 160 45 110 0 0 10 4,160
51. Health professions and related programs74 64,255 2,890 2,785 1,220 1,500 60 55 55 61,365
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 185 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 1,780 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 1,765
Personal, protective and transportation services 31,820 2,265 2,195 1,180 985 30 45 30 29,550
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 17,520 1,160 1,115 580 515 25 30 15 16,360
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 240
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 730 25 25 10 15 0 0 0 705
43. Security and protective services 4,755 385 365 220 145 0 10 0 4,370
49. Transportation and materials moving 8,565 690 675 370 300 10 0 10 7,875
Other75 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70
Labour force status
Total - Labour force status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data76 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
In the labour force 487,260 24,655 23,680 12,155 11,020 510 360 615 462,605
Employed 425,190 20,720 19,905 10,045 9,420 440 280 530 404,470
Unemployed 62,070 3,935 3,780 2,110 1,600 70 80 80 58,130
Not in the labour force 332,055 16,845 16,070 9,055 6,710 310 300 470 315,210
Participation rate 59.5 59.4 59.6 57.3 62.2 62.6 54.5 56.7 59.5
Employment rate 51.9 49.9 50.1 47.4 53.1 54.0 42.4 48.8 52.0
Unemployment rate 12.7 16.0 16.0 17.4 14.5 13.7 22.2 13.0 12.6
Class of worker
Total - Class of worker for the labour force population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data77 487,260 24,660 23,680 12,150 11,020 510 365 615 462,600
Class of worker - not applicable78 10,970 875 845 555 285 10 0 25 10,090
All classes of worker79 476,295 23,785 22,830 11,600 10,740 495 360 590 452,515
Employee 421,080 21,360 20,530 10,615 9,465 455 330 495 399,720
Self-employed80 55,210 2,420 2,300 985 1,275 40 30 95 52,790
Occupation
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data81 487,260 24,660 23,680 12,150 11,020 510 365 615 462,600
Occupation - not applicable78 10,970 875 845 555 285 10 0 25 10,090
All occupations79 476,295 23,785 22,830 11,600 10,740 495 360 590 452,515
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 5,070 220 220 140 75 0 0 0 4,845
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 73,305 3,100 2,985 1,570 1,385 35 30 80 70,205
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 32,450 1,135 1,075 550 495 25 35 25 31,320
3 Health occupations 45,420 2,000 1,910 725 1,100 85 35 60 43,415
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 66,130 3,915 3,785 2,245 1,475 65 40 85 62,215
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 13,070 600 560 305 245 10 25 15 12,470
6 Sales and service occupations 123,125 6,065 5,780 2,965 2,675 145 105 185 117,065
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 80,775 4,115 3,945 1,975 1,875 90 70 100 76,660
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 17,740 1,575 1,530 660 855 25 20 20 16,170
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 19,200 1,055 1,045 460 560 20 0 0 18,150
Industry
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data82 487,260 24,660 23,680 12,150 11,020 510 365 615 462,600
Industry - not applicable78 10,970 875 845 555 285 10 0 25 10,090
All industries79 476,295 23,785 22,830 11,600 10,740 495 360 590 452,515
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 17,880 1,755 1,685 655 1,010 20 20 45 16,125
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3,065 165 165 55 110 0 0 0 2,900
22 Utilities 3,655 140 140 45 85 10 0 0 3,515
23 Construction 35,720 1,785 1,710 915 755 35 20 60 33,940
31-33 Manufacturing 31,210 1,605 1,570 710 850 15 20 15 29,605
41 Wholesale trade 11,400 390 375 135 235 10 0 10 11,005
44-45 Retail trade 58,985 2,720 2,570 1,290 1,200 80 55 90 56,270
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 19,930 785 740 370 350 25 20 25 19,145
51 Information and cultural industries 8,260 265 250 140 115 0 10 0 7,995
52 Finance and insurance 16,490 585 550 265 285 0 10 25 15,905
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 6,570 200 205 95 105 0 0 0 6,370
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 31,400 880 840 400 425 20 15 20 30,520
55 Management of companies and enterprises 655 20 20 10 15 0 0 0 635
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 21,535 1,120 1,055 640 395 20 30 30 20,415
61 Educational services 38,425 2,105 2,030 1,060 950 25 15 55 36,315
62 Health care and social assistance 70,595 3,525 3,385 1,630 1,655 105 50 90 67,065
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 9,040 555 535 310 205 20 10 15 8,485
72 Accommodation and food services 30,015 1,260 1,205 605 555 50 40 15 28,750
81 Other services (except public administration) 19,400 985 945 540 385 20 15 20 18,420
91 Public administration 42,065 2,940 2,850 1,745 1,055 45 30 60 39,125
Work activity during the reference year
Total - Work activity during the reference year for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data83 819,315 41,500 39,755 21,205 17,730 820 660 1,085 777,815
Did not work84 323,335 16,625 15,865 9,100 6,445 315 280 480 306,710
Worked 495,980 24,880 23,890 12,105 11,280 505 385 605 471,095
Worked full time85 392,160 19,430 18,685 9,640 8,710 340 280 465 372,735
Worked full year, full time 260,795 11,620 11,135 5,765 5,165 205 165 320 249,170
Worked part year, full time 131,365 7,805 7,550 3,875 3,545 135 115 145 123,560
Worked part time86 103,815 5,450 5,205 2,470 2,570 165 105 140 98,370
Worked full year, part time 27,210 1,300 1,230 565 625 40 30 45 25,905
Worked part year, part time 76,610 4,150 3,975 1,905 1,950 120 75 90 72,460
Average weeks worked in reference year 40.7 38.3 38.3 38.1 38.4 39.0 35.5 41.3 40.8
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data87 425,190 20,720 19,905 10,045 9,420 445 285 535 404,470
Worked at home 88,135 3,270 3,115 1,585 1,460 65 55 100 84,865
Worked outside Canada 1,045 25 20 10 10 0 0 0 1,015
No fixed workplace address 57,305 3,630 3,490 1,750 1,680 60 40 95 53,680
Usual place of work 278,705 13,795 13,280 6,705 6,270 310 180 335 264,910
Commuting destination
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data88 278,705 13,795 13,285 6,700 6,275 310 175 335 264,910
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 201,500 9,350 8,975 4,675 4,070 235 140 235 192,150
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 47,010 2,705 2,625 1,095 1,465 65 25 55 44,300
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 25,755 1,455 1,405 760 635 10 10 40 24,300
Commute to a different province or territory 4,440 275 275 170 105 0 0 0 4,160
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data89 336,015 17,425 16,775 8,455 7,950 370 220 430 318,590
Car, truck or van 293,670 15,425 14,830 7,325 7,195 305 205 395 278,240
Car, truck or van - as a driver 267,755 13,885 13,360 6,470 6,660 235 175 350 253,865
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 25,910 1,540 1,470 860 535 75 25 45 24,375
Public transit 13,900 585 580 365 195 20 0 0 13,315
Walked 18,975 875 835 520 285 30 0 35 18,105
Bicycle 1,610 80 75 30 45 0 0 0 1,525
Other method 7,865 460 455 210 230 15 0 0 7,405
All languages used at work
Total - All languages used at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data90 530,410 27,235 26,140 13,445 12,140 555 430 665 503,180
English 506,775 23,660 22,645 11,655 10,440 545 390 625 483,110
French 3,405 495 485 35 450 0 0 0 2,915
Non-official language 1,180 305 305 305 0 0 0 0 875
Indigenous52 310 305 305 305 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Indigenous 870 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 870
English and French 13,145 1,515 1,460 245 1,210 10 35 30 11,630
English and non-official language(s) 5,605 1,230 1,220 1,200 20 0 0 10 4,375
French and non-official language(s) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 270 30 30 10 20 0 0 0 245
Multiple non-official languages 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
Indigenous languages used at work
Total - Indigenous languages used at work for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020, in private households - 25% sample data91 530,410 27,235 26,140 13,445 12,140 555 430 665 503,180
Official languages 529,210 26,930 25,835 13,140 12,140 555 430 660 502,285
English 525,795 26,435 25,350 13,110 11,685 555 425 660 499,360
French 16,835 2,035 1,975 280 1,685 10 40 30 14,795
Non-official languages 7,080 1,565 1,550 1,505 40 0 0 15 5,520
Indigenous languages52 1,575 1,515 1,500 1,490 0 0 0 15 65
Algonquian languages 1,565 1,505 1,490 1,490 0 0 0 15 65
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Innu languages 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree languages 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Ililimowin (Moose Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inu Ayimun (Southern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin (Northern East Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehinawewin (Swampy Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nehiyawewin (Plains Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nihithawiwin (Woods Cree) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Innu (Montagnais) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 1,550 1,500 1,480 1,480 0 0 0 15 50
Mi'kmaq 1,550 1,500 1,480 1,480 0 0 0 15 50
Wolastoqewi (Malecite) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Anicinabemowin (Algonquin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Anishinaabemowin (Chippewa) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Daawaamwin (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saulteau (Western Ojibway) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakelh (Carrier) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dane-zaa (Beaver) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deh Gah Ghotie Zhatie (South Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satuotine Yati (North Slavey) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlicho (Dogrib) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tse'khene (Sekani) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsuu T'ina (Sarsi) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wetsuwet'en-Babine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktut (Inuit) languages 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuvialuktun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktut (Inuit) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ktunaxa (Kutenai) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ntlakapamux (Thompson) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Secwepemctsin (Shuswap) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Syilx (Okanagan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assiniboine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwak'wala (Kwakiutl) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indigenous languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Indigenous languages 5,515 55 55 15 40 0 0 0 5,455
Income statistics for individuals
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data92 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 792,355 39,405 37,735 19,790 17,170 775 625 1,045 752,950
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) 38,000 34,000 34,000 32,000 36,400 33,600 34,800 32,800 38,000
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) 47,480 41,360 41,440 38,520 44,800 42,100 39,800 38,900 47,800
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 792,780 39,410 37,745 19,795 17,180 775 625 1,045 753,370
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) 34,000 31,400 31,400 30,000 33,200 31,600 31,400 30,000 34,000
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) 39,160 35,720 35,800 34,400 37,440 35,800 33,600 33,200 39,360
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 689,530 32,015 30,690 15,380 14,640 665 500 830 657,510
Median market income in 2020 among recipients ($) 31,800 27,600 27,600 25,600 30,400 27,000 27,000 27,600 32,000
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) 43,120 37,280 37,360 34,840 40,000 37,800 35,400 34,600 43,400
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 543,575 27,560 26,470 13,530 12,380 560 445 650 516,020
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) 33,200 28,000 28,000 25,800 31,400 26,400 21,600 31,400 33,600
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) 43,120 36,880 36,960 34,120 40,080 37,800 33,800 35,300 43,480
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 643,525 33,605 32,155 17,270 14,265 620 525 915 609,915
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) 12,000 12,000 12,000 11,800 12,200 12,800 13,600 12,800 12,000
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) 12,260 13,000 12,980 13,100 12,880 11,920 13,500 13,160 12,220
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 109,585 7,520 7,240 3,670 3,445 125 135 150 102,065
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) 6,280 6,400 6,400 6,400 6,500 6,000 7,300 6,000 6,240
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) 7,850 8,040 8,010 7,970 8,090 7,100 8,200 9,000 7,830
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 201,560 13,595 13,135 7,575 5,325 230 205 255 187,970
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) 8,000 9,000 9,000 10,000 8,000 8,500 10,000 8,000 8,000
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) 8,910 9,520 9,510 10,020 8,810 9,000 10,200 9,200 8,860
Employment income statistics for earners
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data93 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data94 253,470 11,200 10,740 5,495 5,045 205 160 300 242,265
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)95 57,600 52,800 53,200 50,000 55,200 64,500 48,400 50,400 58,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)96 66,200 59,050 59,250 55,200 63,300 68,000 60,000 52,000 66,600
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data97 221,675 12,420 11,960 5,825 5,865 275 215 250 209,255
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) 16,600 15,400 15,500 14,700 17,200 13,900 11,400 18,000 16,600
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) 25,080 23,200 23,260 20,780 25,760 22,400 19,600 23,200 25,200
Composition of total income
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data98 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)99 79.0 73.2 73.4 70.4 76.2 77.2 71.0 70.4 79.2
Employment income (%)100 62.3 62.4 62.6 60.6 64.4 65.0 60.8 56.2 62.3
Government transfers (%)101 21.0 26.8 26.7 29.7 23.9 22.6 28.8 29.7 20.7
Employment insurance benefits (%) 2.3 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.6 2.7 4.4 3.3 2.2
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.6 8.9 9.0 11.1 6.9 7.2 9.6 7.0 5.4
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.8 7.9 8.0 10.0 6.1 6.3 8.4 5.8 4.6
Total income groups
Total - Total income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data102 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Without total income 26,960 2,095 2,015 1,410 560 45 40 40 24,865
With total income 792,355 39,405 37,735 19,790 17,170 775 625 1,045 752,950
Under $10,000 (including loss) 65,065 4,280 4,085 2,630 1,370 85 90 100 60,785
$10,000 to $19,999 101,570 5,890 5,675 3,005 2,550 120 105 120 95,675
$20,000 to $29,999 140,010 7,110 6,785 3,675 2,995 120 70 245 132,900
$30,000 to $39,999 112,680 5,730 5,480 2,930 2,420 130 80 170 106,945
$40,000 to $49,999 96,195 4,695 4,500 2,280 2,130 95 90 105 91,500
$50,000 to $59,999 72,170 3,465 3,270 1,605 1,595 65 90 105 68,710
$60,000 to $69,999 52,785 2,355 2,265 1,140 1,085 45 25 60 50,425
$70,000 to $79,999 39,670 1,750 1,695 775 905 20 0 45 37,915
$80,000 to $89,999 32,585 1,455 1,400 665 700 35 0 35 31,130
$90,000 to $99,999 23,250 840 805 350 435 25 0 25 22,405
$100,000 and over 56,380 1,835 1,770 735 1,000 40 30 40 54,545
$100,000 to $149,999 39,990 1,440 1,385 585 780 25 20 40 38,545
$150,000 and over 16,390 390 380 150 220 0 0 0 16,005
After-tax income groups
Total - After-tax income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data103 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Without after-tax income 26,535 2,090 2,010 1,410 555 45 40 40 24,445
With after-tax income 792,780 39,410 37,745 19,795 17,180 775 625 1,045 753,370
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,485 4,425 4,225 2,690 1,450 85 90 110 65,060
$10,000 to $19,999 107,190 6,165 5,920 3,105 2,690 130 120 120 101,025
$20,000 to $29,999 164,750 8,135 7,755 4,120 3,485 150 90 295 156,610
$30,000 to $39,999 137,760 6,670 6,380 3,225 3,005 150 105 185 131,085
$40,000 to $49,999 106,725 5,170 4,950 2,490 2,345 110 100 125 101,550
$50,000 to $59,999 72,550 3,355 3,215 1,575 1,590 45 50 90 69,200
$60,000 to $69,999 50,475 2,265 2,200 1,080 1,085 35 0 45 48,215
$70,000 to $79,999 32,275 1,260 1,210 565 625 20 0 40 31,010
$80,000 to $89,999 18,145 770 745 390 340 10 0 15 17,375
$90,000 to $99,999 10,240 420 400 180 205 20 0 15 9,820
$100,000 and over 23,190 780 750 385 350 15 25 10 22,410
Employment income groups
Total - Employment income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data93 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Without employment income 275,740 13,940 13,290 7,670 5,350 260 220 440 261,795
With employment income 543,575 27,560 26,470 13,530 12,380 560 445 650 516,020
Under $5,000 (including loss) 77,945 4,265 4,080 2,250 1,760 70 80 110 73,680
$5,000 to $9,999 45,175 2,840 2,720 1,420 1,220 80 65 60 42,330
$10,000 to $19,999 72,120 4,085 3,950 2,185 1,680 90 80 55 68,030
$20,000 to $29,999 58,605 3,175 3,065 1,630 1,360 70 20 90 55,435
$30,000 to $39,999 54,250 2,860 2,705 1,350 1,300 60 65 95 51,395
$40,000 to $49,999 51,695 2,505 2,420 1,230 1,165 25 45 40 49,185
$50,000 to $59,999 40,955 2,120 2,025 980 1,010 30 30 65 38,835
$60,000 to $69,999 33,460 1,540 1,505 685 780 45 15 20 31,925
$70,000 to $79,999 27,545 1,205 1,155 570 555 25 0 40 26,340
$80,000 to $89,999 24,050 1,050 1,000 485 500 20 0 35 23,005
$90,000 to $99,999 17,675 605 585 240 330 15 0 0 17,075
$100,000 and over 40,095 1,310 1,265 505 725 35 30 20 38,785
Income statistics in 2019
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data104 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 776,340 38,510 36,880 19,245 16,885 750 595 1,035 737,830
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) 35,600 30,200 30,200 26,600 34,000 34,800 27,400 31,600 36,000
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) 45,640 39,080 39,080 35,320 43,240 41,700 39,000 39,600 46,000
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 777,120 38,535 36,905 19,255 16,900 750 595 1,035 738,590
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) 32,000 28,000 28,000 25,400 30,800 31,600 25,600 29,000 32,000
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) 37,520 33,320 33,320 31,160 35,680 35,200 31,900 34,000 37,720
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 684,995 31,960 30,630 15,360 14,615 655 480 850 653,030
Median market income in 2019 among recipients ($) 32,800 28,600 28,600 26,600 30,800 29,000 24,600 31,400 32,800
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) 43,720 38,440 38,440 35,680 41,320 39,300 38,800 38,000 43,960
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 549,150 28,165 27,045 13,860 12,625 560 430 690 520,985
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) 33,600 28,800 28,800 26,600 31,000 27,200 22,800 30,400 34,000
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) 43,520 37,920 37,920 35,080 40,920 39,600 37,800 38,400 43,800
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 573,240 30,500 29,190 15,650 12,975 570 450 855 542,745
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) 8,600 7,300 7,250 6,240 8,600 8,500 9,300 8,800 8,700
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) 9,580 9,080 9,030 8,430 9,730 9,760 9,960 10,140 9,600
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 96,890 7,020 6,760 3,305 3,350 105 90 165 89,870
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) 7,000 7,200 7,200 6,750 7,800 12,500 6,750 6,040 7,000
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) 8,290 8,460 8,440 8,250 8,530 11,800 9,600 8,500 8,280
Employment income statistics for earners in 2019
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data105 819,315 41,505 39,755 21,205 17,730 815 660 1,085 777,810
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data94 251,785 11,205 10,735 5,495 5,045 200 160 310 240,585
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)95 53,600 48,400 48,400 46,000 51,200 62,000 46,800 47,600 54,000
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)96 62,500 55,800 55,900 51,650 60,050 67,000 59,000 50,400 62,800
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data97 209,605 11,800 11,345 5,510 5,595 245 195 255 197,810
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) 20,600 20,400 20,400 19,200 22,000 21,600 14,100 27,400 20,800
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) 30,840 28,760 28,680 26,280 31,040 29,000 28,400 32,400 30,960
Composition of total income in 2019
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%) 84.6 81.6 81.8 80.6 82.8 82.4 81.0 78.8 84.6
Employment income (%) 67.4 71.0 71.2 71.6 70.8 71.5 69.5 64.8 67.2
Government transfers (%) 15.5 18.4 18.3 19.4 17.3 17.6 19.4 21.1 15.4
Employment insurance benefits (%) 2.3 3.9 4.0 4.0 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.5 2.2
LIM low-income status
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 955,860 52,430 50,240 28,055 21,090 1,100 880 1,305 903,430
0 to 17 years 165,265 13,300 12,765 8,295 4,130 345 275 265 151,965
0 to 5 years 49,625 3,910 3,725 2,495 1,120 105 95 85 45,715
18 to 64 years 584,345 32,565 31,340 17,200 13,490 650 505 720 551,780
65 years and over 206,250 6,565 6,140 2,560 3,475 105 105 320 199,680
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 142,210 10,455 10,025 6,900 2,990 130 140 295 131,755
0 to 17 years 28,380 3,375 3,265 2,580 650 30 45 65 25,005
0 to 5 years 9,645 1,210 1,145 940 195 0 30 35 8,435
18 to 64 years 72,960 5,515 5,315 3,665 1,555 95 75 125 67,445
65 years and over 40,875 1,570 1,445 655 780 0 20 100 39,305
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.9 19.9 19.9 24.6 14.2 12.2 15.8 22.6 14.6
0 to 17 years (%) 17.2 25.4 25.6 31.2 15.7 10.0 16.5 25.0 16.5
0 to 5 years (%) 19.4 31.0 30.7 37.6 17.4  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x 32.0 40.0 18.5
18 to 64 years (%) 12.5 16.9 17.0 21.3 11.5 14.0 14.8 17.2 12.2
65 years and over (%) 19.8 23.9 23.5 25.4 22.5  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x 20.0 32.5 19.7
Individual MBM poverty status
Total - Individual MBM poverty status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data107 955,855 52,430 50,240 28,055 21,090 1,105 880 1,300 903,430
Poverty rate (%)108 9.8 10.9 10.8 14.2 7.9 8.8 11.4 12.9 9.8
LICO low-income status
Total - LICO low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households to whom the low-income concept is applicable - 25% sample data109 943,185 42,575 40,545 18,420 21,050 1,075 870 1,160 900,610
0 to 17 years 161,350 9,805 9,305 4,845 4,125 335 270 230 151,540
0 to 5 years 48,430 2,825 2,655 1,435 1,120 100 90 75 45,605
18 to 64 years 576,865 26,910 25,755 11,660 13,460 635 505 650 549,955
65 years and over 204,970 5,860 5,480 1,915 3,465 100 100 285 199,115
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 44,225 1,930 1,810 1,085 690 40 45 80 42,290
0 to 17 years 7,220 330 310 170 140 0 0 0 6,890
0 to 5 years 2,210 140 130 95 30 0 0 0 2,070
18 to 64 years 34,060 1,510 1,415 870 510 40 40 55 32,555
65 years and over 2,940 95 80 45 40 0 0 0 2,850
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 4.7 4.5 4.5 5.9 3.3 3.7 5.0 6.6 4.7
0 to 17 years (%) 4.5 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.4  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x 4.6
0 to 5 years (%) 4.6 4.9 4.7 6.6 2.8  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x 4.5
18 to 64 years (%) 5.9 5.6 5.5 7.5 3.8 5.6 7.2 8.4 5.9
65 years and over (%) 1.4 1.6 1.5 2.3 1.1  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x  suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x 1.4
  • Total non-response (TNR) rate, short-form census questionnaire: 2.9%
  • Total non-response (TNR) rate, long-form census questionnaire: 3.9%

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2023. Nova Scotia [Province] (table). Indigenous Population Profile. 2021 Census of Population. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-510-X2021001. Ottawa. Released June 21, 2023.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/ipp-ppa/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed July 13, 2024).

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