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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Selected Sociocultural and Education Characteristics (64), Labour Force Status (8), Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011-Skill-level category (7), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (7), Location of Study Compared with Province or Territory of Residence (6), Age Groups (5) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011-Skil…

Highest certificate, diploma or degree (7)^{Footnote 1}

Location of study compared with province or territory of residenc…^{Footnote 2}

Age groups (5)

Sex (3)

This table details selected sociocultural and education characteristics , labour force status , occupation - national occupational classification 2011-skill-level category , highest certificate, diploma or degree , location of study compared with province or territory of residence , age groups and sex for the population aged 15 years and over, in private households in Ontario^{Footnote 3}
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 4} = 27.1 %
Selected sociocultural and education characteristics (64)	Labour force status (8)
Selected sociocultural and education characteristics (64)	Total - Labour force status^Footnote 5	In the labour force	Employed	Unemployed	Not in the labour force	Participation rate	Employment rate	Unemployment rate
Total population aged 15 years and over by Aboriginal identity^{Footnote 6}	10,473,665	6,864,985	6,297,000	567,985	3,608,680	65.5	60.1	8.3
Aboriginal identity^{Footnote 7}	227,235	140,685	121,135	19,550	86,550	61.9	53.3	13.9
First Nations (North American Indian) single identity^{Footnote 8}	147,250	87,915	74,220	13,700	59,335	59.7	50.4	15.6
Métis single identity	69,445	46,135	41,085	5,050	23,310	66.4	59.2	10.9
Inuk (Inuit) single identity	2,155	1,420	1,255	165	735	65.9	58.2	11.6
Multiple Aboriginal identities^{Footnote 9}	2,040	1,285	1,070	220	755	63.0	52.5	17.1
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere^{Footnote 10}	6,345	3,930	3,510	420	2,415	61.9	55.3	10.7
Non-Aboriginal identity	10,246,430	6,724,300	6,175,870	548,435	3,522,130	65.6	60.3	8.2
Total population aged 15 years and over by Registered or Treaty Indian status^{Footnote 11}	10,473,665	6,864,985	6,297,005	567,985	3,608,680	65.5	60.1	8.3
Registered or Treaty Indian^{Footnote 12}	107,210	62,125	52,035	10,090	45,090	57.9	48.5	16.2
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian	10,366,450	6,802,860	6,244,970	557,900	3,563,595	65.6	60.2	8.2
Total population aged 15 years and over by immigrant status and period of immigration^{Footnote 13}	10,473,670	6,864,985	6,297,000	567,985	3,608,685	65.5	60.1	8.3
Non-immigrants^{Footnote 14}	6,912,390	4,684,590	4,305,340	379,245	2,227,805	67.8	62.3	8.1
Immigrants^{Footnote 15}	3,442,895	2,112,025	1,931,195	180,830	1,330,870	61.3	56.1	8.6
Before 1971	723,030	241,985	229,075	12,910	481,040	33.5	31.7	5.3
1971 to 1980	464,380	286,130	269,330	16,800	178,250	61.6	58.0	5.9
1981 to 1990	538,280	397,125	369,985	27,140	141,155	73.8	68.7	6.8
1991 to 2000	850,710	605,835	553,125	52,705	244,875	71.2	65.0	8.7
2001 to 2011^{Footnote 16}	866,495	580,950	509,670	71,275	285,550	67.0	58.8	12.3
2001 to 2005	456,225	320,125	286,830	33,300	136,100	70.2	62.9	10.4
2006 to 2011^{Footnote 17}	410,270	260,825	222,845	37,980	149,450	63.6	54.3	14.6
Non-permanent residents^{Footnote 18}	118,380	68,375	60,465	7,905	50,005	57.8	51.1	11.6
Total population aged 15 years and over by visible minority^{Footnote 19}	10,473,670	6,864,985	6,297,000	567,985	3,608,680	65.5	60.1	8.3
Total visible minority population^{Footnote 20}	2,576,785	1,697,235	1,518,380	178,850	879,550	65.9	58.9	10.5
South Asian^{Footnote 21}	742,065	489,905	436,060	53,840	252,160	66.0	58.8	11.0
Chinese	529,425	330,055	300,320	29,730	199,375	62.3	56.7	9.0
Black	397,940	266,620	232,005	34,615	131,320	67.0	58.3	13.0
Filipino	221,375	166,040	155,295	10,740	55,335	75.0	70.2	6.5
Latin American	143,185	102,110	91,505	10,605	41,075	71.3	63.9	10.4
Arab	114,230	67,820	58,945	8,870	46,410	59.4	51.6	13.1
Southeast Asian^{Footnote 22}	111,710	75,815	67,380	8,435	35,890	67.9	60.3	11.1
West Asian^{Footnote 23}	99,255	60,800	52,995	7,805	38,455	61.3	53.4	12.8
Korean	65,695	37,965	34,155	3,810	27,735	57.8	52.0	10.0
Japanese	23,615	14,150	13,235	910	9,465	59.9	56.0	6.4
Visible minority, n.i.e.^{Footnote 24}	63,800	42,960	38,100	4,860	20,840	67.3	59.7	11.3
Multiple visible minorities^{Footnote 25}	64,495	43,005	38,380	4,625	21,490	66.7	59.5	10.8
Not a visible minority^{Footnote 26}	7,896,885	5,167,755	4,778,615	389,135	2,729,130	65.4	60.5	7.5
Total population aged 15 years and over by first official language spoken^{Footnote 27}	10,473,665	6,864,985	6,297,000	567,985	3,608,685	65.5	60.1	8.3
English	9,754,285	6,492,075	5,955,055	537,020	3,262,210	66.6	61.1	8.3
French	423,340	268,710	251,350	17,365	154,635	63.5	59.4	6.5
English and French	62,010	39,985	35,335	4,655	22,020	64.5	57.0	11.6
Neither English nor French	234,035	64,215	55,270	8,950	169,820	27.4	23.6	13.9
Total population aged 15 years and over by mother tongue^{Footnote 28}	10,473,670	6,864,985	6,297,000	567,985	3,608,680	65.5	60.1	8.3
English	6,979,095	4,682,130	4,300,055	382,080	2,296,960	67.1	61.6	8.2
French	415,630	261,935	245,720	16,210	153,695	63.0	59.1	6.2
Non-official language	2,910,900	1,804,170	1,645,860	158,310	1,106,730	62.0	56.5	8.8
English and French	14,255	8,475	7,795	680	5,780	59.5	54.7	8.0
English and non-official language	143,495	101,360	91,450	9,910	42,135	70.6	63.7	9.8
French and non-official language	8,850	5,975	5,300	675	2,875	67.5	59.9	11.3
English, French and non-official language	1,440	935	820	115	505	64.9	56.9	12.3
Total population aged 15 years and over by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011^{Footnote 29}	10,473,665	6,864,990	6,297,000	567,985	3,608,680	65.5	60.1	8.3
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^{Footnote 30}	4,756,330	2,522,125	2,223,400	298,720	2,234,205	53.0	46.7	11.8
Education	387,615	261,050	249,955	11,090	126,570	67.3	64.5	4.2
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies	222,150	174,325	160,625	13,695	47,825	78.5	72.3	7.9
Humanities	348,190	250,980	232,605	18,370	97,215	72.1	66.8	7.3
Social and behavioural sciences and law	682,335	541,450	506,940	34,510	140,885	79.4	74.3	6.4
Business, management and public administration	1,222,405	951,115	892,345	58,770	271,290	77.8	73.0	6.2
Physical and life sciences and technologies	229,270	172,965	161,140	11,830	56,300	75.4	70.3	6.8
Mathematics, computer and information sciences	267,625	220,835	207,265	13,575	46,790	82.5	77.4	6.1
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies	1,151,370	869,310	814,915	54,395	282,060	75.5	70.8	6.3
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation	103,820	82,320	77,555	4,765	21,495	79.3	74.7	5.8
Health and related fields^{Footnote 31}	791,625	581,065	550,320	30,745	210,555	73.4	69.5	5.3
Personal, protective and transportation services	309,720	236,565	219,130	17,435	73,160	76.4	70.8	7.4
Other fields of study^{Footnote 32}	1,210	880	805	75	330	72.7	66.5	8.5

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

For further definitions, refer to the National Household Survey Dictionary, Catalogue no. 99-000-X. For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 2

'Location of study compared with province or territory of residence' indicates whether the 'Location of study' is the same as the province or territory of residence in 2011, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada. 'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution where the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

Users should be aware that some respondents may have reported the physical location of study rather than the location of the certificate, diploma or degree-granting institution. This could affect the responses of those who obtained a certificate, diploma or degree through a joint program or by distance learning with credentials granted in another province or country. In particular, a number of persons reported a location of study for a university credential in one of the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), even though there were no educational institutions in the territories with the authority to grant university degrees.

For any other comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable or 'Location of study,' refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 3

Excludes National Household Survey data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.

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Footnote 4

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.

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Footnote 5

In the past, this variable was called Labour force activity.

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Aboriginal identity
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
'Aboriginal identity' refers to whether the person reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or being a Registered or Treaty Indian (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada) and/or being a member of a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

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Footnote 7

'Aboriginal identity' includes persons who reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who reported Registered or Treaty Indian status, that is registered under the Indian Act of Canada, and/or those who reported membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

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Footnote 8

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

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Footnote 9

'Multiple Aboriginal identities' includes persons who reported being any two or all three of the following: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

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Footnote 10

'Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere' includes persons who did not report being First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) but who did report Registered or Treaty Indian status and/or membership in a First Nation or Indian band.

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Registered or Treaty Indian status
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
'Registered or Treaty Indian status' refers to whether or not a person reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian in Question 20. Registered Indians are persons who are registered under the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who belong to a First Nation or Indian band that signed a treaty with the Crown. Registered or Treaty Indians are sometimes also called Status Indians.

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Footnote 12

Registered or Treaty Indian status refers to whether or not a person reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian.' Registered or Treaty Indian' includes persons who reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian in Question 20. Registered Indians are persons who are registered under the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who belong to a First Nation or Indian band that signed a treaty with the Crown. Registered or Treaty Indians are sometimes also called Status Indians.

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Period of immigration refers to the period in which the immigrant first obtained his or her landed immigrant/permanent resident status. A landed immigrant/permanent resident is a person who has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

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Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

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Footnote 15

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 16

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 17

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 18

Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

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Footnote 19

Visible minority
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Visible minority refers to whether a person belongs to a visible minority group as defined by the Employment Equity Act and, if so, the visible minority group to which the person belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.' The visible minority population consists mainly of the following groups: South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean and Japanese.

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Footnote 20

The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.'

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Footnote 21

For example, 'East Indian,' 'Pakistani,' 'Sri Lankan,' etc.

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Footnote 22

For example, 'Vietnamese,' 'Cambodian,' 'Malaysian,' 'Laotian,' etc.

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Footnote 23

For example, 'Iranian,' 'Afghan,' etc.

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Footnote 24

The abbreviation 'n.i.e.' means 'not included elsewhere.' Includes respondents who reported a write-in response such as 'Guyanese,' 'West Indian,' 'Tibetan,' 'Polynesian,' 'Pacific Islander,' etc.

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Footnote 25

Includes respondents who reported more than one visible minority group by checking two or more mark-in circles, e.g., 'Black' and 'South Asian.'

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Footnote 26

Includes respondents who reported 'Yes' to the Aboriginal identity question (Question 18) as well as respondents who were not considered to be members of a visible minority group.

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First official language spoken
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to a variable specified within the framework of the Official Languages Act.

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Footnote 28

Refers to the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by the individual on May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 29

'Major field of study' is defined as the main discipline or subject of learning. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level and classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011. This variable shows the 'primary groupings,' a CIP variant.

For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs, Canada 2011, Catalogue no. 12-590-X available from: www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.

For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 30

'No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes persons who have not completed a registered apprenticeship certificate (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) or other trades certificate or diploma, a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma, or a university certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 31