Special Interest Profile, 2021 Census of Population
Profile of interest: Age
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Total - Gender1 | Men+2 | Women+3 |
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Age groups, average age and median age | |||
Total - Age groups, average age and median age for the population in private households - 25% sample data | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,615 |
0 to 14 years | 269,930 | 137,865 | 132,065 |
0 to 4 years | 88,520 | 44,890 | 43,640 |
5 to 9 years | 93,365 | 48,215 | 45,160 |
10 to 14 years | 88,035 | 44,765 | 43,275 |
15 to 64 years | 1,187,090 | 596,390 | 590,695 |
15 to 19 years | 81,405 | 41,350 | 40,055 |
20 to 24 years | 124,475 | 62,860 | 61,620 |
25 to 29 years | 153,280 | 77,670 | 75,610 |
30 to 34 years | 146,030 | 72,895 | 73,135 |
35 to 39 years | 135,160 | 66,845 | 68,315 |
40 to 44 years | 126,505 | 63,050 | 63,455 |
45 to 49 years | 109,405 | 55,215 | 54,185 |
50 to 54 years | 104,410 | 53,790 | 50,625 |
55 to 59 years | 106,725 | 53,905 | 52,820 |
60 to 64 years | 99,695 | 48,815 | 50,880 |
65 years and over | 266,205 | 117,355 | 148,850 |
85 years and over | 31,605 | 11,960 | 19,640 |
Average age | 39.8 | 39.0 | 40.7 |
Median age | 38.0 | 37.6 | 38.8 |
Marital status | |||
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
Married or living common law | 700,800 | 353,830 | 346,970 |
Married | 470,815 | 236,540 | 234,280 |
Living common law | 229,980 | 117,285 | 112,690 |
Not married and not living common law | 752,500 | 359,920 | 392,580 |
Never married | 552,885 | 293,620 | 259,260 |
Separated | 30,825 | 13,695 | 17,130 |
Divorced | 109,860 | 40,415 | 69,445 |
Widowed | 58,930 | 12,185 | 46,740 |
Household type of person | |||
Total - Household type of person for the population in private households - 25% sample data4 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,615 |
Persons in one-census-family households without additional persons | 1,135,140 | 557,170 | 577,970 |
In a couple census family without children (no other persons present in the household) | 306,740 | 156,570 | 150,170 |
In a couple census family with children (no other persons present in the household)5 | 636,200 | 324,220 | 311,980 |
In a lone-parent census family (no other persons present in the household) | 192,195 | 76,375 | 115,815 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a man+ (no other persons present in the household)6 | 33,770 | 25,130 | 8,635 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a woman+ (no other persons present in the household)7 | 158,425 | 51,240 | 107,185 |
Persons in multigenerational households8 | 56,020 | 24,555 | 31,465 |
Persons in other census family households9 | 66,860 | 32,720 | 34,135 |
Persons in two-or-more-person non-census-family households | 123,965 | 72,370 | 51,600 |
Persons living alone (one-person households) | 341,250 | 164,800 | 176,450 |
Military service status | |||
Total - Military service status for the population aged 17 years and over in private households - 25% sample data10 | 1,422,175 | 697,830 | 724,345 |
Currently serving member | 2,135 | 1,685 | 450 |
Veteran | 10,520 | 8,845 | 1,680 |
No military service | 1,409,515 | 687,300 | 722,220 |
Total income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Total income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data11 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
With total income | 1,396,370 | 685,790 | 710,575 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 120,915 | 58,220 | 62,690 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 178,840 | 83,685 | 95,155 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 259,955 | 119,680 | 140,265 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 195,025 | 93,575 | 101,450 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 163,305 | 78,570 | 84,735 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 122,670 | 57,950 | 64,725 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 88,275 | 43,135 | 45,140 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 64,390 | 33,295 | 31,095 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 50,840 | 26,465 | 24,380 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 36,135 | 19,280 | 16,860 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 74,830 | 44,245 | 30,585 |
$150,000 and over | 41,185 | 27,690 | 13,500 |
After-tax income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - After-tax income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data12 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
With after-tax income | 1,396,765 | 685,975 | 710,790 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 125,760 | 60,080 | 65,680 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 187,980 | 88,515 | 99,465 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 303,175 | 142,260 | 160,915 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 232,830 | 114,335 | 118,490 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 181,860 | 86,835 | 95,025 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 124,005 | 60,390 | 63,615 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 81,855 | 41,260 | 40,595 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 52,730 | 27,585 | 25,145 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 32,410 | 17,900 | 14,520 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 21,350 | 12,475 | 8,880 |
$100,000 and over | 52,810 | 34,350 | 18,460 |
Employment income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
With employment income | 1,021,720 | 527,765 | 493,955 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 245,330 | 119,585 | 125,745 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 136,755 | 65,940 | 70,815 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 106,225 | 51,795 | 54,430 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 97,780 | 50,735 | 47,045 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 93,750 | 47,285 | 46,465 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 76,265 | 38,605 | 37,665 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 59,565 | 32,015 | 27,555 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 46,725 | 25,790 | 20,935 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 40,455 | 21,420 | 19,035 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 27,355 | 15,960 | 11,395 |
$100,000 and over | 91,510 | 58,640 | 32,870 |
Income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data14 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 1,396,370 | 685,790 | 710,575 |
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 50,120 | 55,450 | 45,000 |
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 36,800 | 38,400 | 35,200 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 1,396,765 | 685,975 | 710,790 |
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 40,680 | 43,560 | 37,880 |
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 33,200 | 34,400 | 32,400 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 1,021,720 | 527,765 | 493,955 |
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 46,120 | 51,700 | 40,200 |
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 32,400 | 35,200 | 29,200 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 1,174,645 | 550,810 | 623,825 |
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 12,020 | 10,830 | 13,080 |
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 10,700 | 9,500 | 11,900 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 156,980 | 78,065 | 78,920 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 5,520 | 5,480 | 5,560 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 6,800 | 6,070 | 7,510 |
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 471,875 | 247,465 | 224,410 |
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 9,130 | 9,180 | 9,080 |
Employment income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 452,020 | 244,470 | 207,550 |
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 58,400 | 61,600 | 55,200 |
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)17 | 74,000 | 81,500 | 65,100 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data18 | 450,610 | 222,275 | 228,330 |
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 16,400 | 17,400 | 15,600 |
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 26,120 | 28,320 | 24,020 |
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data19 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%)20 | 79.8 | 84.4 | 74.4 |
Employment income (%)21 | 67.4 | 71.8 | 62.1 |
Government transfers (%)22 | 20.2 | 15.7 | 25.5 |
Employment insurance benefits (%)23 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%)24 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7.4 |
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%)25 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 6.4 |
Income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data26 | 1,453,300 | 713,750 | 739,550 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 1,355,290 | 663,595 | 691,695 |
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 33,200 | 35,200 | 31,200 |
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 46,600 | 52,150 | 41,320 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 1,355,695 | 663,720 | 691,980 |
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 30,200 | 31,800 | 29,000 |
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 37,760 | 40,880 | 34,720 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 999,875 | 515,515 | 484,355 |
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 33,200 | 36,000 | 30,200 |
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 46,040 | 51,800 | 39,920 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 1,066,040 | 490,710 | 575,330 |
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 4,280 | 2,680 | 7,100 |
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 8,160 | 6,610 | 9,490 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 104,790 | 51,530 | 53,260 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 5,120 | 4,720 | 5,680 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,380 | 5,970 | 8,740 |
Employment income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data27 | 1,453,300 | 713,750 | 739,550 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 446,040 | 240,995 | 205,045 |
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 52,800 | 56,400 | 49,600 |
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)28 | 67,700 | 75,300 | 58,700 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data29 | 411,955 | 203,780 | 208,170 |
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 21,600 | 23,200 | 20,400 |
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 31,400 | 34,200 | 28,640 |
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data30 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%) | 86.2 | 90.6 | 80.8 |
Employment income (%) | 72.8 | 77.2 | 67.6 |
Government transfers (%) | 13.8 | 9.4 | 19.1 |
Employment insurance benefits (%) | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 | |||
Total - Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data31 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
In the bottom half of the distribution | 1,097,760 | 535,100 | 562,660 |
In the bottom decile | 279,455 | 138,840 | 140,610 |
In the second decile | 224,175 | 106,855 | 117,320 |
In the third decile | 221,355 | 107,855 | 113,500 |
In the fourth decile | 199,095 | 96,590 | 102,510 |
In the fifth decile | 173,680 | 84,965 | 88,720 |
In the top half of the distribution | 625,470 | 316,510 | 308,960 |
In the sixth decile | 150,375 | 74,055 | 76,315 |
In the seventh decile | 136,135 | 68,560 | 67,575 |
In the eighth decile | 121,470 | 62,010 | 59,455 |
In the ninth decile | 107,940 | 55,150 | 52,790 |
In the top decile | 109,550 | 56,735 | 52,820 |
MBM poverty status in 2020 | |||
Total - MBM poverty status in 2020 for the population in private households to whom the low-income concept is applicable - 25% sample data32 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
In poverty based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) | 202,110 | 104,025 | 98,085 |
Poverty rate based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) (%)33 | 11.7 | 12.2 | 11.3 |
LIM low-income status in 2020 | |||
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data34 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) | 299,350 | 144,335 | 155,015 |
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) | 17.4 | 16.9 | 17.8 |
Knowledge of official languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data35 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
English only | 205,665 | 107,330 | 98,330 |
French only | 465,040 | 211,735 | 253,300 |
English and French | 1,010,910 | 515,790 | 495,120 |
Neither English nor French | 41,615 | 16,755 | 24,865 |
Language spoken most often at home | |||
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data36 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
English | 343,725 | 174,560 | 169,160 |
French | 894,450 | 441,725 | 452,730 |
Non-official language | 331,945 | 159,970 | 171,980 |
Indigenous37 | 95 | 30 | 60 |
Non-Indigenous | 331,855 | 159,935 | 171,920 |
English and French | 45,430 | 23,185 | 22,240 |
English and non-official language(s) | 32,420 | 15,775 | 16,645 |
French and non-official language(s) | 54,935 | 26,455 | 28,480 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 18,890 | 9,270 | 9,615 |
Multiple non-official languages | 1,435 | 675 | 755 |
Other language(s) spoken regularly at home | |||
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data38 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
None | 1,272,985 | 627,425 | 645,560 |
English | 113,875 | 59,170 | 54,710 |
French | 107,095 | 52,555 | 54,540 |
Non-official language | 126,305 | 60,850 | 65,460 |
Indigenous39 | 165 | 55 | 105 |
Non-Indigenous | 126,140 | 60,790 | 65,355 |
English and French | 28,755 | 14,490 | 14,260 |
English and non-official language(s) | 33,660 | 17,010 | 16,650 |
French and non-official language(s) | 27,680 | 13,570 | 14,110 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 3,480 | 1,775 | 1,710 |
Multiple non-official languages | 9,390 | 4,780 | 4,615 |
Mother tongue | |||
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data40 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
English | 222,515 | 114,220 | 108,295 |
French | 806,050 | 397,745 | 408,310 |
Non-official language | 572,425 | 278,005 | 294,420 |
Indigenous41 | 355 | 100 | 260 |
Non-Indigenous | 572,070 | 277,905 | 294,165 |
English and French | 34,725 | 17,815 | 16,910 |
English and non-official language(s) | 26,165 | 13,035 | 13,130 |
French and non-official language(s) | 43,960 | 22,015 | 21,950 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 12,710 | 6,670 | 6,045 |
Multiple non-official languages | 4,670 | 2,115 | 2,555 |
First official language spoken | |||
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data42 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
English | 454,035 | 231,150 | 222,885 |
French | 1,076,320 | 526,445 | 549,880 |
English and French | 152,475 | 77,845 | 74,630 |
Neither English nor French | 40,400 | 16,170 | 24,225 |
Knowledge of languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data43 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Official languages | 1,681,615 | 834,860 | 846,755 |
English | 1,216,575 | 623,125 | 593,455 |
French | 1,475,950 | 727,525 | 748,420 |
Non-official languages | 862,360 | 420,000 | 442,360 |
Indigenous41 | 800 | 310 | 485 |
Non-Indigenous | 861,690 | 419,765 | 441,920 |
Number of languages known | |||
Total - Number of languages known for the population in private households - 25% sample data44 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Knowledge of one language | 371,975 | 173,170 | 198,805 |
English only | 64,330 | 33,475 | 30,855 |
French only | 270,720 | 124,860 | 145,865 |
Non-official language only | 36,925 | 14,835 | 22,085 |
Knowledge of more than one language | 1,351,250 | 678,440 | 672,810 |
English and French only | 525,815 | 273,275 | 252,545 |
English, French and one or more non-official languages | 485,095 | 242,515 | 242,580 |
English and one or more non-official languages | 141,340 | 73,860 | 67,480 |
French and one or more non-official languages | 194,315 | 86,880 | 107,435 |
Multiple non-official languages only | 4,695 | 1,915 | 2,775 |
Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language born in 2003 or later | |||
Total - Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language for the population in private households born in 2003 or later - 25% sample data45 | 321,720 | 164,405 | 157,320 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 78,995 | 40,885 | 38,115 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 242,725 | 123,520 | 119,205 |
Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) | |||
Total - Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, for the population in private households born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) - 25% sample data46 | 226,790 | 116,135 | 110,660 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 59,185 | 30,480 | 28,705 |
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 47,935 | 24,840 | 23,090 |
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 11,255 | 5,640 | 5,615 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 167,600 | 85,650 | 81,955 |
Indigenous identity | |||
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Indigenous identity48 | 15,310 | 7,075 | 8,235 |
Single Indigenous responses49 | 14,315 | 6,630 | 7,685 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 8,060 | 3,655 | 4,415 |
Métis | 5,705 | 2,835 | 2,865 |
Inuk (Inuit) | 545 | 135 | 405 |
Multiple Indigenous responses50 | 305 | 150 | 160 |
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere51 | 695 | 300 | 390 |
Non-Indigenous identity | 1,707,915 | 844,530 | 863,385 |
Registered or Treaty Indian status | |||
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Registered or Treaty Indian52 | 3,465 | 1,570 | 1,890 |
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian | 1,719,765 | 850,040 | 869,725 |
Indigenous ancestry | |||
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Indigenous ancestry (only)54 | 8,565 | 3,785 | 4,780 |
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)55 | 8,395 | 3,715 | 4,680 |
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry | 7,165 | 3,225 | 3,935 |
Métis single ancestry | 880 | 380 | 505 |
Inuit single ancestry | 355 | 110 | 245 |
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)56 | 170 | 70 | 100 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only | 90 | 40 | 50 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestry only | 70 | 15 | 55 |
Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 10 | 10 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries57 | 28,175 | 12,775 | 15,400 |
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries58 | 27,945 | 12,710 | 15,240 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 25,185 | 11,490 | 13,695 |
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 2,450 | 1,140 | 1,315 |
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 305 | 75 | 230 |
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries59 | 225 | 70 | 160 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 190 | 60 | 130 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 20 | 10 | 15 |
Non-Indigenous ancestry only60 | 1,686,490 | 835,050 | 851,440 |
Acceptable housing | |||
Total - Acceptable housing for the population in private households - 25% sample data61 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Below affordability threshold only | 250,955 | 120,685 | 130,270 |
Below suitability threshold only | 212,090 | 105,460 | 106,625 |
Below adequacy threshold only | 101,770 | 50,270 | 51,500 |
Below affordability and suitability thresholds | 32,695 | 15,815 | 16,880 |
Below affordability and adequacy thresholds | 25,790 | 12,110 | 13,680 |
Below suitability and adequacy thresholds | 26,750 | 12,830 | 13,920 |
Below affordability, suitability and adequacy thresholds | 3,140 | 1,530 | 1,605 |
Acceptable | 1,070,035 | 532,910 | 537,125 |
Core housing need | |||
Total - Household examined for core housing need for the population in private households - 25% sample data62 | 1,676,685 | 828,050 | 848,640 |
In core need | 117,980 | 54,850 | 63,130 |
Not in core need | 1,558,710 | 773,200 | 785,510 |
Tenure | |||
Total - Tenure for the population in private households - 25% sample data63 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Owner | 715,495 | 350,360 | 365,135 |
Renter | 1,007,735 | 501,250 | 506,485 |
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Citizenship | |||
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data64 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Canadian citizens65 | 1,434,565 | 703,025 | 731,540 |
Canadian citizens only | 1,067,425 | 519,795 | 547,630 |
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country | 367,145 | 183,235 | 183,915 |
Not Canadian citizens66 | 288,655 | 148,585 | 140,070 |
Immigrant status and period of immigration | |||
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data67 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Non-immigrants68 | 1,017,320 | 502,500 | 514,825 |
Immigrants69 | 576,125 | 278,025 | 298,105 |
Before 1980 | 87,420 | 40,725 | 46,690 |
1980 to 1990 | 59,835 | 29,275 | 30,560 |
1991 to 2000 | 95,225 | 45,345 | 49,885 |
2001 to 2010 | 139,570 | 67,480 | 72,090 |
2011 to 202170 | 194,080 | 95,200 | 98,880 |
2011 to 2015 | 90,040 | 43,790 | 46,250 |
2016 to 2021 | 104,040 | 51,415 | 52,630 |
Non-permanent residents71 | 129,780 | 71,085 | 58,695 |
Age at immigration | |||
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data72 | 576,125 | 278,025 | 298,105 |
Under 5 years | 45,920 | 23,340 | 22,580 |
5 to 14 years | 90,130 | 45,390 | 44,740 |
15 to 24 years | 104,660 | 46,960 | 57,705 |
25 to 44 years | 290,245 | 141,870 | 148,375 |
45 years and over | 45,175 | 20,475 | 24,700 |
Place of birth | |||
Total - Place of birth for the population in private households - 25% sample data73 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Born in Canada | 997,955 | 493,225 | 504,735 |
Born outside Canada | 725,270 | 358,390 | 366,885 |
Americas | 162,240 | 76,665 | 85,570 |
North America | 19,215 | 9,895 | 9,320 |
United States of America | 19,105 | 9,865 | 9,245 |
Other places of birth in North America | 105 | 30 | 75 |
Central America | 28,465 | 14,400 | 14,060 |
El Salvador | 6,715 | 3,410 | 3,305 |
Guatemala | 3,610 | 1,955 | 1,660 |
Mexico | 13,745 | 6,945 | 6,800 |
Other places of birth in Central America | 4,395 | 2,095 | 2,300 |
Caribbean and Bermuda | 74,430 | 33,350 | 41,085 |
Barbados | 1,280 | 505 | 775 |
Cuba | 3,075 | 1,560 | 1,515 |
Dominican Republic | 3,745 | 1,845 | 1,900 |
Grenada | 860 | 250 | 610 |
Haiti | 55,715 | 25,300 | 30,415 |
Jamaica | 2,770 | 1,140 | 1,630 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2,510 | 745 | 1,765 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 2,230 | 1,025 | 1,215 |
Other places of birth in Caribbean and Bermuda | 2,240 | 980 | 1,255 |
South America | 40,130 | 19,020 | 21,110 |
Argentina | 2,540 | 1,205 | 1,335 |
Brazil | 7,055 | 3,425 | 3,635 |
Chile | 4,330 | 2,155 | 2,180 |
Colombia | 11,100 | 5,260 | 5,840 |
Ecuador | 840 | 380 | 460 |
Guyana | 1,405 | 695 | 705 |
Peru | 7,240 | 3,335 | 3,910 |
Venezuela74 | 4,395 | 1,985 | 2,405 |
Other places of birth in South America | 1,230 | 595 | 635 |
Europe | 174,405 | 85,835 | 88,565 |
Western Europe | 77,265 | 40,550 | 36,720 |
Austria | 480 | 225 | 250 |
Belgium | 3,325 | 1,675 | 1,660 |
France | 67,250 | 35,480 | 31,765 |
Germany | 3,440 | 1,740 | 1,700 |
Netherlands | 680 | 410 | 275 |
Switzerland | 1,870 | 935 | 935 |
Other places of birth in Western Europe | 220 | 90 | 135 |
Eastern Europe | 35,775 | 15,915 | 19,860 |
Belarus | 755 | 315 | 435 |
Bulgaria | 3,005 | 1,440 | 1,570 |
Czechia | 635 | 230 | 400 |
Hungary | 1,500 | 705 | 795 |
Moldova75 | 3,665 | 1,760 | 1,910 |
Poland | 4,855 | 2,045 | 2,810 |
Romania | 9,835 | 4,535 | 5,300 |
Russian Federation | 5,980 | 2,445 | 3,530 |
Slovakia | 345 | 125 | 225 |
Ukraine | 4,745 | 2,115 | 2,630 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Europe | 465 | 200 | 260 |
Northern Europe | 6,840 | 3,860 | 2,975 |
Denmark | 215 | 85 | 130 |
Ireland76 | 365 | 235 | 135 |
United Kingdom77 | 5,595 | 3,170 | 2,430 |
Other places of birth in Northern Europe | 655 | 375 | 285 |
Southern Europe | 54,520 | 25,515 | 29,010 |
Albania | 1,615 | 770 | 850 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 790 | 400 | 390 |
Croatia | 815 | 425 | 385 |
Greece | 8,190 | 3,670 | 4,520 |
Italy | 31,340 | 14,690 | 16,650 |
North Macedonia | 110 | 40 | 65 |
Portugal | 7,915 | 3,590 | 4,325 |
Serbia78 | 715 | 340 | 375 |
Spain | 2,485 | 1,320 | 1,165 |
Other places of birth in Southern Europe | 550 | 270 | 280 |
Africa | 169,795 | 89,145 | 80,650 |
Western Africa | 25,600 | 14,055 | 11,545 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 5,545 | 2,885 | 2,660 |
Ghana | 1,465 | 865 | 605 |
Nigeria | 3,560 | 1,845 | 1,710 |
Other places of birth in Western Africa | 15,035 | 8,460 | 6,570 |
Eastern Africa | 12,610 | 6,105 | 6,505 |
Eritrea | 590 | 285 | 305 |
Ethiopia | 745 | 350 | 395 |
Kenya | 515 | 230 | 285 |
Mauritius | 2,600 | 1,340 | 1,260 |
Somalia | 435 | 225 | 210 |
Tanzania79 | 340 | 180 | 165 |
Uganda | 200 | 90 | 110 |
Zimbabwe | 355 | 200 | 155 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Africa | 6,830 | 3,210 | 3,620 |
Northern Africa | 110,020 | 58,310 | 51,720 |
Algeria | 49,790 | 26,745 | 23,045 |
Egypt | 10,220 | 5,185 | 5,040 |
Morocco | 36,905 | 18,835 | 18,065 |
Sudan80 | 270 | 155 | 120 |
Tunisia | 11,930 | 6,870 | 5,065 |
Other places of birth in Northern Africa | 905 | 520 | 385 |
Central Africa | 20,865 | 10,285 | 10,590 |
Cameroon | 8,615 | 4,300 | 4,315 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 8,340 | 3,915 | 4,425 |
Other places of birth in Central Africa | 3,920 | 2,070 | 1,850 |
Southern Africa | 695 | 400 | 295 |
South Africa, Republic of | 580 | 340 | 240 |
Other places of birth in Southern Africa | 110 | 60 | 50 |
Asia | 217,100 | 105,805 | 111,290 |
West Central Asia and the Middle East | 66,850 | 34,780 | 32,070 |
Afghanistan | 1,165 | 595 | 570 |
Iran81 | 13,605 | 6,875 | 6,730 |
Iraq | 1,690 | 935 | 760 |
Israel | 2,280 | 1,235 | 1,045 |
Jordan | 1,180 | 650 | 530 |
Kazakhstan | 1,110 | 410 | 700 |
Kuwait | 1,160 | 620 | 535 |
Lebanon | 19,510 | 10,560 | 8,955 |
Saudi Arabia | 2,720 | 1,645 | 1,080 |
Syria82 | 12,335 | 6,255 | 6,085 |
Turkey | 4,665 | 2,330 | 2,330 |
United Arab Emirates | 1,740 | 875 | 860 |
Other places of birth in West Central Asia and the Middle East | 3,690 | 1,795 | 1,895 |
Eastern Asia | 45,600 | 19,735 | 25,865 |
China83 | 35,045 | 15,225 | 19,815 |
Hong Kong84 | 2,745 | 1,305 | 1,445 |
Japan | 1,670 | 565 | 1,110 |
Korea, South85 | 4,210 | 1,845 | 2,370 |
Taiwan | 1,700 | 720 | 970 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Asia | 230 | 75 | 160 |
Southeast Asia | 48,590 | 20,565 | 28,025 |
Cambodia | 5,300 | 2,355 | 2,945 |
Indonesia | 685 | 325 | 360 |
Laos86 | 1,305 | 650 | 655 |
Malaysia | 580 | 280 | 300 |
Philippines | 21,460 | 8,235 | 13,225 |
Singapore | 330 | 190 | 135 |
Thailand | 985 | 375 | 610 |
Viet Nam | 17,805 | 8,100 | 9,705 |
Other places of birth in Southeast Asia | 140 | 60 | 85 |
Southern Asia | 56,050 | 30,720 | 25,335 |
Bangladesh | 8,165 | 4,290 | 3,875 |
India | 33,680 | 18,990 | 14,690 |
Nepal | 395 | 230 | 165 |
Pakistan | 6,645 | 3,635 | 3,010 |
Sri Lanka | 7,160 | 3,570 | 3,590 |
Other places of birth in Southern Asia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Oceania | 1,730 | 925 | 805 |
Australia | 980 | 545 | 435 |
Fiji | 25 | 10 | 10 |
New Zealand | 230 | 130 | 95 |
Other places of birth in Oceania | 505 | 245 | 255 |
Other places of birth87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Place of birth for the immigrant population | |||
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data88 | 576,125 | 278,025 | 298,105 |
Americas | 127,690 | 58,995 | 68,695 |
Brazil | 3,760 | 1,765 | 1,990 |
Colombia | 8,195 | 3,835 | 4,365 |
El Salvador | 6,395 | 3,265 | 3,130 |
Guyana | 1,345 | 660 | 690 |
Haiti | 47,550 | 21,110 | 26,440 |
Jamaica | 2,675 | 1,090 | 1,585 |
Mexico | 8,225 | 4,005 | 4,220 |
Peru | 6,720 | 3,060 | 3,660 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 2,125 | 965 | 1,155 |
United States of America | 10,180 | 5,260 | 4,920 |
Other places of birth in Americas | 30,520 | 13,980 | 16,540 |
Europe | 137,155 | 66,390 | 70,765 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 780 | 395 | 385 |
Croatia | 760 | 390 | 370 |
France | 39,280 | 20,795 | 18,485 |
Germany | 2,485 | 1,285 | 1,200 |
Greece | 7,735 | 3,445 | 4,285 |
Hungary | 1,370 | 650 | 720 |
Italy | 30,215 | 14,095 | 16,120 |
Netherlands | 500 | 310 | 190 |
Poland | 4,685 | 1,965 | 2,725 |
Portugal | 7,715 | 3,515 | 4,200 |
Romania | 9,655 | 4,440 | 5,215 |
Russian Federation | 5,520 | 2,230 | 3,290 |
Serbia78 | 670 | 315 | 350 |
Ukraine | 4,390 | 1,940 | 2,445 |
United Kingdom77 | 4,005 | 2,250 | 1,755 |
Other places of birth in Europe | 17,395 | 8,360 | 9,035 |
Africa | 140,555 | 71,670 | 68,885 |
Algeria | 43,840 | 22,675 | 21,160 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 6,030 | 2,770 | 3,265 |
Egypt | 9,400 | 4,720 | 4,680 |
Eritrea | 500 | 250 | 245 |
Ethiopia | 655 | 305 | 350 |
Morocco | 33,005 | 16,490 | 16,515 |
Nigeria | 1,195 | 630 | 565 |
Somalia | 400 | 200 | 200 |
South Africa, Republic of | 415 | 275 | 140 |
Other places of birth in Africa | 45,115 | 23,355 | 21,760 |
Asia | 169,855 | 80,485 | 89,375 |
Afghanistan | 1,100 | 570 | 530 |
Iran81 | 9,815 | 4,825 | 4,985 |
Iraq | 1,610 | 885 | 725 |
Lebanon | 17,455 | 9,230 | 8,220 |
Syria82 | 12,035 | 6,095 | 5,935 |
Turkey | 4,015 | 2,015 | 1,995 |
China83 | 26,335 | 11,655 | 14,680 |
Hong Kong84 | 2,370 | 1,130 | 1,245 |
Korea, South85 | 2,680 | 1,185 | 1,495 |
Taiwan | 1,260 | 540 | 725 |
Philippines | 20,475 | 7,940 | 12,535 |
Viet Nam | 16,400 | 7,460 | 8,935 |
Bangladesh | 7,035 | 3,560 | 3,475 |
India | 13,570 | 7,045 | 6,530 |
Pakistan | 5,730 | 3,040 | 2,695 |
Sri Lanka | 6,960 | 3,425 | 3,540 |
Other places of birth in Asia | 21,010 | 9,890 | 11,125 |
Oceania and other places of birth89 | 865 | 490 | 375 |
Generation status | |||
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data90 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
First generation91 | 725,270 | 358,390 | 366,885 |
Second generation92 | 361,130 | 181,480 | 179,645 |
Third generation or more93 | 636,825 | 311,740 | 325,090 |
Admission category and applicant type | |||
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the population in private households - 25% sample data94 | 1,723,230 | 851,610 | 871,620 |
Economic immigrants95 | 267,215 | 137,555 | 129,660 |
Principal applicants96 | 135,610 | 78,460 | 57,150 |
Secondary applicants97 | 131,610 | 59,100 | 72,515 |
Immigrants sponsored by family98 | 133,215 | 54,390 | 78,820 |
Refugees99 | 79,320 | 41,035 | 38,285 |
Other immigrants100 | 8,955 | 4,310 | 4,645 |
Admission category - not applicable101 | 1,234,525 | 614,315 | 620,205 |
Visible minority | |||
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data102 | 1,723,225 | 851,610 | 871,615 |
Total visible minority population103 | 668,975 | 330,800 | 338,175 |
South Asian | 79,670 | 42,620 | 37,050 |
Chinese | 56,940 | 26,075 | 30,860 |
Black | 198,610 | 96,355 | 102,255 |
Filipino | 27,355 | 11,555 | 15,800 |
Arab | 141,940 | 74,355 | 67,585 |
Latin American | 78,155 | 38,450 | 39,700 |
Southeast Asian | 37,905 | 17,945 | 19,955 |
West Asian | 17,500 | 8,735 | 8,765 |
Korean | 5,250 | 2,365 | 2,880 |
Japanese | 2,645 | 1,045 | 1,600 |
Visible minority, n.i.e.104 | 5,475 | 2,675 | 2,795 |
Multiple visible minorities | 17,540 | 8,620 | 8,920 |
Not a visible minority105 | 1,054,255 | 520,810 | 533,450 |
Ethnic or cultural origin | |||
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 | 1,723,225 | 851,610 | 871,615 |
Canadian | 216,645 | 104,085 | 112,565 |
English | 43,190 | 22,085 | 21,110 |
Irish | 80,635 | 38,515 | 42,120 |
Scottish | 44,885 | 21,650 | 23,230 |
French, n.o.s.107 | 307,670 | 155,535 | 152,135 |
German | 31,725 | 15,215 | 16,510 |
Chinese | 61,715 | 28,350 | 33,365 |
Italian | 135,430 | 66,225 | 69,205 |
Indian (India) | 36,920 | 19,740 | 17,180 |
Ukrainian | 14,865 | 7,085 | 7,790 |
Dutch | 6,515 | 3,225 | 3,290 |
Polish | 23,515 | 11,455 | 12,060 |
Québécois | 103,145 | 51,885 | 51,260 |
British Isles, n.o.s.108 | 11,665 | 6,000 | 5,665 |
Filipino | 26,105 | 11,055 | 15,045 |
French Canadian | 59,380 | 28,470 | 30,910 |
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.109 | 19,915 | 10,385 | 9,530 |
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.110 | 15,970 | 7,215 | 8,760 |
Métis | 3,645 | 1,645 | 2,005 |
European, n.o.s.111 | 22,450 | 11,380 | 11,070 |
Russian | 20,180 | 9,420 | 10,760 |
Norwegian | 2,370 | 1,150 | 1,220 |
Welsh | 3,350 | 1,715 | 1,635 |
Portuguese | 23,120 | 11,285 | 11,840 |
American | 11,965 | 5,910 | 6,055 |
Spanish | 31,540 | 15,595 | 15,940 |
Swedish | 2,500 | 1,180 | 1,315 |
Hungarian | 9,065 | 4,385 | 4,680 |
Acadian | 11,725 | 5,320 | 6,400 |
Pakistani | 9,080 | 4,870 | 4,210 |
African, n.o.s.112 | 33,155 | 16,460 | 16,695 |
Jewish | 26,680 | 13,545 | 13,135 |
Punjabi | 5,660 | 3,390 | 2,270 |
Vietnamese | 26,955 | 12,885 | 14,070 |
Arab, n.o.s.113 | 52,935 | 28,050 | 24,885 |
Greek | 26,975 | 13,250 | 13,725 |
Jamaican | 5,900 | 2,760 | 3,140 |
Asian, n.o.s.114 | 8,475 | 3,860 | 4,610 |
Cree, n.o.s.115 | 780 | 350 | 430 |
Korean | 5,445 | 2,490 | 2,960 |
Romanian | 16,255 | 7,785 | 8,470 |
Lebanese | 30,110 | 15,635 | 14,475 |
Iranian | 12,890 | 6,310 | 6,580 |
Christian, n.i.e.116 | 11,615 | 5,780 | 5,835 |
Danish | 1,815 | 845 | 975 |
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.117 | 3,710 | 1,700 | 2,005 |
Sikh | 3,335 | 1,775 | 1,560 |
Austrian | 3,485 | 1,725 | 1,760 |
Belgian | 10,940 | 5,525 | 5,420 |
Haitian | 80,485 | 37,710 | 42,775 |
Hindu | 5,610 | 3,195 | 2,420 |
Mexican | 15,365 | 7,685 | 7,680 |
Mennonite | 390 | 195 | 195 |
Swiss | 5,465 | 2,695 | 2,770 |
Finnish | 1,005 | 425 | 575 |
Sri Lankan | 7,720 | 3,820 | 3,905 |
Croatian | 2,230 | 1,080 | 1,150 |
Japanese | 3,565 | 1,490 | 2,075 |
South Asian, n.o.s.118 | 1,770 | 970 | 800 |
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.119 | 2,310 | 1,015 | 1,300 |
Northern European, n.o.s.120 | 1,305 | 685 | 615 |
Muslim | 8,530 | 4,530 | 3,995 |
Egyptian | 13,040 | 6,810 | 6,230 |
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.121 | 12,215 | 6,250 | 5,965 |
Tamil | 4,835 | 2,245 | 2,585 |
Icelandic | 345 | 200 | 145 |
Colombian | 11,585 | 5,525 | 6,060 |
Moroccan | 37,360 | 19,125 | 18,235 |
Czech | 2,395 | 1,085 | 1,315 |
Syrian | 13,935 | 6,830 | 7,100 |
Guyanese | 1,650 | 815 | 835 |
Afghan | 1,885 | 1,000 | 885 |
Black, n.o.s.122 | 7,270 | 3,535 | 3,745 |
Serbian | 1,755 | 835 | 920 |
Ojibway | 250 | 130 | 120 |
Newfoundlander | 390 | 235 | 160 |
Hong Konger | 1,000 | 460 | 540 |
Ontarian | 795 | 370 | 425 |
Persian | 4,285 | 2,330 | 1,950 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 2,925 | 1,500 | 1,425 |
Turkish | 8,160 | 4,055 | 4,110 |
Inuit, n.o.s.123 | 775 | 220 | 555 |
Bangladeshi | 8,790 | 4,480 | 4,310 |
Algerian | 40,570 | 21,135 | 19,435 |
Brazilian | 6,440 | 3,085 | 3,355 |
Nigerian | 1,780 | 820 | 955 |
Armenian | 10,715 | 5,120 | 5,595 |
Slovak | 1,375 | 635 | 735 |
Eastern European, n.o.s.124 | 2,990 | 1,430 | 1,560 |
Somali | 1,160 | 550 | 610 |
Taiwanese | 1,860 | 860 | 1,000 |
Iraqi | 1,770 | 970 | 800 |
Salvadorean | 9,125 | 4,425 | 4,700 |
African Caribbean | 5,045 | 2,270 | 2,780 |
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.125 | 1,770 | 775 | 995 |
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.126 | 3,005 | 1,655 | 1,350 |
Caribbean, n.o.s.127 | 4,900 | 2,065 | 2,835 |
Algonquin | 1,725 | 865 | 865 |
West Indian, n.o.s.128 | 1,900 | 775 | 1,120 |
Lithuanian | 2,110 | 930 | 1,180 |
Religion | |||
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data129 | 1,723,225 | 851,610 | 871,615 |
Buddhist | 26,390 | 11,650 | 14,745 |
Christian | 853,200 | 397,365 | 455,840 |
Christian, n.o.s.130 | 105,440 | 50,400 | 55,030 |
Anabaptist | 195 | 80 | 115 |
Anglican | 9,485 | 4,260 | 5,220 |
Baptist | 11,620 | 5,330 | 6,290 |
Catholic | 602,630 | 280,655 | 321,975 |
Christian Orthodox | 55,730 | 26,495 | 29,230 |
Jehovah's Witness | 6,790 | 2,715 | 4,070 |
Latter Day Saints | 1,140 | 520 | 615 |
Lutheran | 1,505 | 685 | 820 |
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) | 835 | 400 | 445 |
Pentecostal and other Charismatic | 14,860 | 6,485 | 8,380 |
Presbyterian | 2,610 | 1,225 | 1,380 |
Reformed | 310 | 145 | 165 |
United Church | 3,950 | 1,655 | 2,295 |
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions | 36,095 | 16,305 | 19,790 |
Hindu | 30,435 | 16,600 | 13,835 |
Jewish | 35,930 | 17,990 | 17,945 |
Muslim | 218,395 | 113,570 | 104,820 |
Sikh | 15,630 | 8,365 | 7,265 |
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality | 210 | 85 | 125 |
Other religions and spiritual traditions | 8,860 | 4,150 | 4,710 |
No religion and secular perspectives | 534,180 | 281,845 | 252,335 |
School attendance | |||
Total - School attendance for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data131 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
Did not attend school | 1,167,440 | 580,580 | 586,860 |
Attended school | 285,855 | 133,165 | 152,690 |
Attended elementary or secondary school only | 51,830 | 26,830 | 25,005 |
Attended postsecondary school only | 232,305 | 105,495 | 126,810 |
Attended college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution | 100,655 | 47,125 | 53,525 |
Attended university | 129,455 | 57,295 | 72,160 |
Attended both college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution and university | 2,200 | 1,075 | 1,125 |
Attended both elementary or secondary school and postsecondary school | 1,715 | 840 | 875 |
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 data132 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate | 253,880 | 125,810 | 128,075 |
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate133 | 1,199,415 | 587,940 | 611,475 |
Highest certificate, diploma or degree | |||
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data132 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 228,310 | 111,220 | 117,090 |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate134 | 281,440 | 143,785 | 137,655 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 943,545 | 458,740 | 484,805 |
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 420,630 | 208,325 | 212,310 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 135,320 | 75,570 | 59,755 |
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma135 | 98,575 | 50,165 | 48,415 |
Apprenticeship certificate136 | 36,750 | 25,405 | 11,335 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma137 | 226,635 | 107,020 | 119,610 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 58,675 | 25,730 | 32,945 |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 522,920 | 250,415 | 272,500 |
Bachelor's degree | 294,530 | 137,550 | 156,980 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 51,000 | 23,685 | 27,315 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 13,135 | 6,300 | 6,830 |
Master's degree | 138,940 | 68,590 | 70,355 |
Earned doctorate138 | 25,315 | 14,295 | 11,025 |
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 | |||
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data139 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree140 | 509,750 | 255,010 | 254,745 |
Education | 47,580 | 11,520 | 36,060 |
13. Education | 47,580 | 11,520 | 36,060 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 63,605 | 30,650 | 32,955 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 7,690 | 5,340 | 2,350 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 55,915 | 25,310 | 30,605 |
Humanities | 69,060 | 27,660 | 41,400 |
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 13,285 | 3,420 | 9,860 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 7,005 | 2,310 | 4,695 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 24,785 | 10,750 | 14,035 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanities141 | 750 | 265 | 485 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 4,470 | 2,710 | 1,760 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 1,895 | 1,240 | 655 |
54. History | 5,890 | 3,170 | 2,720 |
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN | 10,980 | 3,785 | 7,195 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 135,105 | 49,230 | 85,875 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 1,930 | 580 | 1,345 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 21,830 | 7,575 | 14,260 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 16,135 | 1,820 | 14,315 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 24,300 | 9,690 | 14,610 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences142 | 3,725 | 1,115 | 2,610 |
42. Psychology | 18,040 | 4,370 | 13,665 |
45. Social sciences | 49,145 | 24,080 | 25,070 |
Business, management and public administration | 212,565 | 93,910 | 118,660 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 200 | 115 | 85 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 10,270 | 2,595 | 7,675 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 202,105 | 91,205 | 110,895 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 48,295 | 25,025 | 23,270 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 19,755 | 8,135 | 11,615 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 7,970 | 4,260 | 3,710 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences143 | 4,890 | 2,490 | 2,395 |
40. Physical sciences | 14,030 | 9,170 | 4,855 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 1,655 | 965 | 685 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 58,555 | 41,475 | 17,080 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 47,920 | 35,890 | 12,035 |
25. Library science | 3,205 | 810 | 2,400 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 6,060 | 3,785 | 2,275 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences144 | 1,365 | 990 | 375 |
Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 153,375 | 127,040 | 26,335 |
04. Architecture and related services | 11,945 | 6,395 | 5,550 |
14. Engineering | 67,705 | 52,790 | 14,915 |
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians | 24,350 | 20,890 | 3,460 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 65 | 25 | 45 |
46. Construction trades | 19,810 | 18,835 | 970 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 18,350 | 17,675 | 675 |
48. Precision production | 11,150 | 10,425 | 725 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 10,155 | 5,040 | 5,115 |
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields145 | 6,670 | 3,340 | 3,330 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 3,485 | 1,700 | 1,785 |
Health and related fields | 106,500 | 26,310 | 80,185 |
30.37 Design for human health | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology | 6,050 | 3,110 | 2,940 |
51. Health professions and related programs145 | 95,775 | 20,920 | 74,850 |
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs | 175 | 75 | 105 |
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs | 4,505 | 2,215 | 2,290 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 38,585 | 20,835 | 17,750 |
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services | 24,500 | 9,055 | 15,445 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 20 | 20 | 0 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 160 | 160 | 0 |
43. Security and protective services | 6,380 | 4,920 | 1,465 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 7,525 | 6,685 | 845 |
Other146 | 165 | 45 | 115 |
Location of study | |||
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 data147 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 509,750 | 255,010 | 254,745 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree148 | 943,545 | 458,740 | 484,805 |
Location of study inside Canada | 696,015 | 332,245 | 363,770 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 663,475 | 315,555 | 347,920 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 32,535 | 16,685 | 15,850 |
Location of study outside Canada149 | 247,530 | 126,495 | 121,035 |
Americas | 44,315 | 22,685 | 21,630 |
United States of America | 14,070 | 8,160 | 5,910 |
Other locations of study in Americas | 30,245 | 14,525 | 15,720 |
Europe | 82,630 | 44,175 | 38,460 |
United Kingdom77 | 6,035 | 3,345 | 2,685 |
France | 47,235 | 25,860 | 21,375 |
Other locations of study in Europe | 29,365 | 14,970 | 14,395 |
Africa | 54,190 | 29,010 | 25,185 |
Asia | 64,955 | 29,835 | 35,120 |
India | 12,045 | 6,390 | 5,655 |
Philippines | 10,215 | 3,270 | 6,940 |
China83 | 11,165 | 5,020 | 6,145 |
Other locations of study in Asia | 31,535 | 15,155 | 16,380 |
Oceania | 1,440 | 795 | 650 |
Labour force status | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data150 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
In the labour force | 959,135 | 498,125 | 461,010 |
Employed | 859,920 | 445,255 | 414,665 |
Unemployed | 99,210 | 52,870 | 46,345 |
Not in the labour force | 494,165 | 215,620 | 278,540 |
Participation rate | 66.0 | 69.8 | 62.3 |
Employment rate | 59.2 | 62.4 | 56.1 |
Unemployment rate | 10.3 | 10.6 | 10.1 |
Work activity during the reference year | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data151 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
Did not work152 | 508,670 | 222,695 | 285,970 |
Worked | 944,630 | 491,050 | 453,580 |
Worked full year full time153 | 464,805 | 252,405 | 212,400 |
Worked part year and/or part time154 | 479,825 | 238,645 | 241,180 |
Average weeks worked in reference year | 39.7 | 40.1 | 39.2 |
Class of worker | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample data155 | 959,135 | 498,125 | 461,010 |
Class of worker - not applicable156 | 28,560 | 13,980 | 14,580 |
All classes of workers157 | 930,570 | 484,145 | 446,420 |
Employee | 811,845 | 411,095 | 400,755 |
Self-employed158 | 118,720 | 73,050 | 45,670 |
Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data159 | 1,453,295 | 713,745 | 739,550 |
All TEER categories160 | 1,016,810 | 527,690 | 489,125 |
TEER 0 management occupations161 | 98,625 | 58,810 | 39,820 |
TEER 1 professional occupations162 | 261,440 | 128,615 | 132,825 |
TEER 2 occupations163 | 174,335 | 94,390 | 79,935 |
TEER 3 occupations164 | 161,630 | 74,465 | 87,160 |
TEER 4 occupations165 | 164,910 | 82,170 | 82,745 |
TEER 5 occupations166 | 155,870 | 89,230 | 66,640 |
Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020 - 25% sample data167 | 1,016,810 | 527,690 | 489,125 |
0 Legislative and senior management occupations | 15,100 | 10,370 | 4,730 |
00 Legislative and senior managers | 15,100 | 10,370 | 4,730 |
1 Business, finance and administration occupations | 192,480 | 74,045 | 118,430 |
10 Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting) | 24,560 | 11,450 | 13,105 |
11 Professional occupations in finance and business | 53,230 | 24,025 | 29,205 |
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations | 24,605 | 8,880 | 15,730 |
13 Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations | 42,180 | 9,260 | 32,925 |
14 Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations | 47,905 | 20,435 | 27,460 |
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 106,050 | 79,385 | 26,665 |
20 Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems | 7,930 | 5,755 | 2,175 |
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences | 69,860 | 51,970 | 17,890 |
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences | 28,255 | 21,660 | 6,600 |
3 Health occupations | 80,430 | 19,810 | 60,620 |
30 Specialized middle management occupations in health care | 1,540 | 540 | 1,000 |
31 Professional occupations in health | 34,800 | 9,395 | 25,400 |
32 Technical occupations in health | 13,935 | 3,165 | 10,770 |
33 Assisting occupations in support of health services | 30,160 | 6,705 | 23,445 |
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 136,030 | 44,860 | 91,175 |
40 Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services | 5,630 | 2,140 | 3,490 |
41 Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services | 82,405 | 32,970 | 49,435 |
42 Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services | 33,775 | 5,695 | 28,080 |
43 Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection | 6,125 | 2,620 | 3,515 |
44 Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations | 4,805 | 695 | 4,105 |
45 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 3,295 | 745 | 2,550 |
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 64,115 | 33,210 | 30,910 |
50 Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1,675 | 785 | 890 |
51 Professional occupations in art and culture | 21,145 | 10,255 | 10,890 |
52 Technical occupations in art, culture and sport | 22,475 | 13,060 | 9,410 |
53 Occupations in art, culture and sport | 12,450 | 6,165 | 6,285 |
54 Support occupations in sport | 5,935 | 2,725 | 3,215 |
55 Support occupations in art and culture | 440 | 225 | 215 |
6 Sales and service occupations | 265,940 | 135,725 | 130,215 |
60 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services | 28,425 | 17,110 | 11,315 |
62 Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services | 17,585 | 10,670 | 6,915 |
63 Occupations in sales and services | 37,750 | 19,655 | 18,095 |
64 Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations | 80,520 | 39,685 | 40,835 |
65 Sales and service support occupations | 101,660 | 48,610 | 53,055 |
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 107,800 | 97,500 | 10,290 |
70 Middle management occupations in trades and transportation | 9,090 | 7,345 | 1,745 |
72 Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers | 30,500 | 28,680 | 1,820 |
73 General trades | 31,675 | 29,025 | 2,650 |
74 Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers | 5,585 | 4,515 | 1,070 |
75 Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers | 30,945 | 27,935 | 3,010 |
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 6,065 | 4,685 | 1,385 |
80 Middle management occupations in production and agriculture | 1,340 | 895 | 440 |
82 Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 525 | 470 | 55 |
83 Occupations in natural resources and related production | 190 | 150 | 40 |
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 665 | 470 | 195 |
85 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers | 3,355 | 2,700 | 655 |
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 42,795 | 28,095 | 14,705 |
90 Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 3,340 | 2,425 | 915 |
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers | 2,675 | 2,115 | 560 |
93 Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors | 1,100 | 890 | 205 |
94 Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing | 19,505 | 13,645 | 5,865 |
95 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 16,185 | 9,020 | 7,165 |
Industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data168 | 959,135 | 498,125 | 461,010 |
Industry - not applicable156 | 28,560 | 13,980 | 14,580 |
All industries157 | 930,570 | 484,145 | 446,420 |
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,915 | 1,730 | 1,185 |
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,195 | 805 | 390 |
22 Utilities | 5,150 | 3,245 | 1,905 |
23 Construction | 33,445 | 28,295 | 5,150 |
31-33 Manufacturing | 76,115 | 51,395 | 24,725 |
41 Wholesale trade | 33,850 | 20,375 | 13,465 |
44-45 Retail trade | 98,705 | 49,745 | 48,960 |
48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 49,075 | 38,320 | 10,755 |
51 Information and cultural industries | 40,020 | 24,290 | 15,725 |
52 Finance and insurance | 47,065 | 23,830 | 23,235 |
53 Real estate and rental and leasing | 16,780 | 9,735 | 7,045 |
54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 113,755 | 65,955 | 47,800 |
55 Management of companies and enterprises | 1,720 | 850 | 870 |
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 45,320 | 27,455 | 17,865 |
61 Educational services | 84,380 | 31,030 | 53,350 |
62 Health care and social assistance | 128,180 | 32,195 | 95,980 |
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation | 20,970 | 10,860 | 10,110 |
72 Accommodation and food services | 53,745 | 29,180 | 24,560 |
81 Other services (except public administration) | 39,595 | 16,105 | 23,485 |
91 Public administration | 38,595 | 18,740 | 19,855 |
Place of work status | |||
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data169 | 859,920 | 445,255 | 414,665 |
Worked at home | 260,415 | 132,065 | 128,350 |
Worked outside Canada | 2,770 | 1,730 | 1,040 |
No fixed workplace address | 81,290 | 57,155 | 24,130 |
Usual place of work | 515,440 | 254,310 | 261,135 |
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, 2020 - 25% sample data170 | 1,016,810 | 527,690 | 489,125 |
English | 286,010 | 155,790 | 130,220 |
French | 609,825 | 308,730 | 301,095 |
Non-official language | 13,145 | 6,580 | 6,570 |
Indigenous37 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Non-Indigenous | 13,125 | 6,580 | 6,545 |
English and French | 99,075 | 52,045 | 47,030 |
English and non-official language(s) | 3,105 | 1,760 | 1,345 |
French and non-official language(s) | 2,345 | 1,085 | 1,255 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 3,260 | 1,685 | 1,575 |
Multiple non-official languages | 45 | 10 | 35 |
Other language(s) 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, 2020 - 25% sample data171 | 1,016,810 | 527,690 | 489,125 |
None | 667,690 | 342,985 | 324,700 |
English | 201,200 | 106,720 | 94,480 |
French | 115,950 | 61,585 | 54,370 |
Non-official language | 14,925 | 7,785 | 7,140 |
Indigenous39 | 65 | 20 | 45 |
Non-Indigenous | 14,860 | 7,770 | 7,095 |
English and French | 1,150 | 540 | 610 |
English and non-official language(s) | 8,600 | 4,115 | 4,490 |
French and non-official language(s) | 5,485 | 2,970 | 2,510 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 160 | 85 | 75 |
Multiple non-official languages | 1,645 | 900 | 745 |
Commuting destination | |||
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data172 | 515,440 | 254,310 | 261,135 |
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence | 413,515 | 195,935 | 217,580 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence | 46,495 | 24,705 | 21,790 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence | 53,810 | 32,610 | 21,200 |
Commute to a different province or territory | 1,620 | 1,060 | 565 |
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 data173 | 596,735 | 311,465 | 285,265 |
Car, truck or van - as a driver | 313,050 | 188,685 | 124,355 |
Car, truck or van - as a passenger | 25,245 | 9,305 | 15,945 |
Public transit | 169,375 | 71,050 | 98,325 |
Walked | 57,385 | 24,650 | 32,735 |
Bicycle | 20,425 | 11,995 | 8,430 |
Other method | 11,255 | 5,785 | 5,470 |
Commuting duration | |||
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data174 | 596,735 | 311,465 | 285,265 |
Less than 15 minutes | 106,585 | 52,520 | 54,065 |
15 to 29 minutes | 211,950 | 113,835 | 98,110 |
30 to 44 minutes | 161,385 | 87,955 | 73,430 |
45 to 59 minutes | 62,875 | 30,625 | 32,255 |
60 minutes and over | 53,940 | 26,540 | 27,400 |
Time leaving for work | |||
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data175 | 596,735 | 311,465 | 285,265 |
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 35,875 | 26,330 | 9,540 |
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 86,515 | 50,895 | 35,625 |
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 147,765 | 69,885 | 77,880 |
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 130,185 | 59,500 | 70,680 |
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 93,190 | 44,255 | 48,935 |
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 103,200 | 60,595 | 42,610 |
Mobility status 1 year ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data176 | 1,706,230 | 842,975 | 863,255 |
Non-movers | 1,471,775 | 723,745 | 748,030 |
Movers | 234,455 | 119,230 | 115,225 |
Non-migrants | 174,665 | 88,770 | 85,895 |
Migrants | 59,790 | 30,460 | 29,335 |
Internal migrants | 31,515 | 15,830 | 15,685 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 22,730 | 11,195 | 11,540 |
Interprovincial migrants | 8,780 | 4,635 | 4,145 |
External migrants | 28,280 | 14,630 | 13,650 |
Mobility status 5 years ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data177 | 1,634,705 | 806,720 | 827,980 |
Non-movers | 890,430 | 431,050 | 459,385 |
Movers | 744,275 | 375,675 | 368,600 |
Non-migrants | 416,555 | 207,830 | 208,725 |
Migrants | 327,720 | 167,840 | 159,875 |
Internal migrants | 145,860 | 72,315 | 73,545 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 118,675 | 58,715 | 59,960 |
Interprovincial migrants | 27,185 | 13,600 | 13,585 |
External migrants | 181,860 | 95,525 | 86,335 |
Note(s):
Source
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
How to cite
How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2024. (table). Special Interest Profile. 2021 Census of Population. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-26-00092021001. Ottawa. Released March 20, 2024.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/sip/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 18, 2024).
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