Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021
Economic family structure
Economic family structure
Release date: November 17, 2021
Definition
Economic family structure refers to the combination of relatives that comprise a family. Classification on this variable considers the presence or absence of: married spouses or common-law partners; children; and other relatives.
Statistical unit(s)
Classification(s)
Reported in
2021, 2016 and 2011; 2006, 2001 and 1996 (20% sample); 1991, 1986 and 1981. For availability prior to 1981, refer to Appendix 2.1.
Reported for
Population in private households
Question number(s)
Derived variable: Questions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Responses
Not applicable
Remarks
For more information, refer to economic family.
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