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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 Vancouver
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 3} = 24.4 %
Selected sociocultural and education characteristics (64)	Labour force status (8)
Selected sociocultural and education characteristics (64)	Total - Labour force status^Footnote 4	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 5}	1,926,225	1,273,335	1,182,390	90,945	652,890	66.1	61.4	7.1
Aboriginal identity^{Footnote 6}	40,230	27,235	23,800	3,435	12,995	67.7	59.2	12.6
First Nations (North American Indian) single identity^{Footnote 7}	23,650	15,515	13,350	2,165	8,130	65.6	56.4	14.0
Métis single identity	14,770	10,475	9,345	1,130	4,295	70.9	63.3	10.8
Inuk (Inuit) single identity	285	200	185	0	90	70.2	64.9	0
Multiple Aboriginal identities^{Footnote 8}	495	335	275	60	160	67.7	55.6	17.9
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere^{Footnote 9}	1,035	710	640	75	325	68.6	61.8	10.6
Non-Aboriginal identity	1,886,000	1,246,100	1,158,595	87,505	639,900	66.1	61.4	7.0
Total population aged 15 years and over by Registered or Treaty Indian status^{Footnote 10}	1,926,230	1,273,335	1,182,390	90,945	652,895	66.1	61.4	7.1
Registered or Treaty Indian^{Footnote 11}	16,160	10,080	8,445	1,630	6,085	62.4	52.3	16.2
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian	1,910,070	1,263,255	1,173,945	89,310	646,810	66.1	61.5	7.1
Total population aged 15 years and over by immigrant status and period of immigration^{Footnote 12}	1,926,225	1,273,335	1,182,390	90,940	652,895	66.1	61.4	7.1
Non-immigrants^{Footnote 13}	1,009,075	709,455	660,535	48,915	299,620	70.3	65.5	6.9
Immigrants^{Footnote 14}	870,040	538,045	497,890	40,150	331,995	61.8	57.2	7.5
Before 1971	114,620	40,185	38,465	1,725	74,430	35.1	33.6	4.3
1971 to 1980	114,900	70,200	66,840	3,355	44,700	61.1	58.2	4.8
1981 to 1990	126,010	87,935	82,775	5,160	38,080	69.8	65.7	5.9
1991 to 2000	261,320	174,170	161,290	12,880	87,155	66.7	61.7	7.4
2001 to 2011^{Footnote 15}	253,185	165,555	148,525	17,025	87,635	65.4	58.7	10.3
2001 to 2005	123,420	83,925	76,150	7,770	39,500	68.0	61.7	9.3
2006 to 2011^{Footnote 16}	129,765	81,635	72,375	9,255	48,130	62.9	55.8	11.3
Non-permanent residents^{Footnote 17}	47,115	25,835	23,960	1,875	21,275	54.8	50.9	7.3
Total population aged 15 years and over by visible minority^{Footnote 18}	1,926,225	1,273,335	1,182,390	90,940	652,895	66.1	61.4	7.1
Total visible minority population^{Footnote 19}	846,200	533,180	488,955	44,225	313,015	63.0	57.8	8.3
South Asian^{Footnote 20}	198,305	131,220	119,765	11,455	67,085	66.2	60.4	8.7
Chinese	354,280	202,050	186,060	15,990	152,230	57.0	52.5	7.9
Black	16,945	12,125	10,670	1,455	4,815	71.6	63.0	12.0
Filipino	89,730	68,760	65,110	3,655	20,965	76.6	72.6	5.3
Latin American	24,525	17,915	16,365	1,555	6,605	73.0	66.7	8.7
Arab	9,095	5,315	4,590	725	3,780	58.4	50.5	13.6
Southeast Asian^{Footnote 21}	36,000	24,740	22,360	2,375	11,255	68.7	62.1	9.6
West Asian^{Footnote 22}	31,725	20,280	17,835	2,450	11,445	63.9	56.2	12.1
Korean	40,435	21,150	18,665	2,485	19,285	52.3	46.2	11.7
Japanese	23,440	14,600	13,770	825	8,845	62.3	58.7	5.7
Visible minority, n.i.e.^{Footnote 23}	3,310	2,265	2,035	230	1,050	68.4	61.5	10.2
Multiple visible minorities^{Footnote 24}	18,410	12,760	11,730	1,030	5,650	69.3	63.7	8.1
Not a visible minority^{Footnote 25}	1,080,030	740,155	693,440	46,715	339,875	68.5	64.2	6.3
Total population aged 15 years and over by first official language spoken^{Footnote 26}	1,926,230	1,273,335	1,182,390	90,940	652,895	66.1	61.4	7.1
English	1,786,760	1,216,340	1,131,640	84,695	570,420	68.1	63.3	7.0
French	23,205	15,620	14,650	965	7,585	67.3	63.1	6.2
English and French	11,070	7,065	6,280	785	4,005	63.8	56.7	11.1
Neither English nor French	105,195	34,315	29,820	4,495	70,880	32.6	28.3	13.1
Total population aged 15 years and over by mother tongue^{Footnote 27}	1,926,230	1,273,335	1,182,395	90,945	652,895	66.1	61.4	7.1
English	1,042,930	729,545	681,185	48,355	313,390	70.0	65.3	6.6
French	23,175	15,525	14,510	1,015	7,650	67.0	62.6	6.5
Non-official language	822,765	502,395	463,220	39,175	320,375	61.1	56.3	7.8
English and French	1,190	875	785	95	315	73.5	66.0	10.9
English and non-official language	34,995	24,140	21,885	2,255	10,855	69.0	62.5	9.3
French and non-official language	1,025	740	695	40	285	72.2	67.8	5.4
English, French and non-official language	140	115	115	0	25	82.1	82.1	0
Total population aged 15 years and over by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011^{Footnote 28}	1,926,230	1,273,335	1,182,390	90,940	652,890	66.1	61.4	7.1
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^{Footnote 29}	796,635	423,115	381,925	41,185	373,525	53.1	47.9	9.7
Education	73,880	48,670	46,900	1,770	25,210	65.9	63.5	3.6
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies	59,000	45,630	41,715	3,910	13,370	77.3	70.7	8.6
Humanities	77,160	56,510	52,770	3,745	20,655	73.2	68.4	6.6
Social and behavioural sciences and law	133,470	104,020	97,745	6,275	29,455	77.9	73.2	6.0
Business, management and public administration	246,790	187,230	176,900	10,325	59,560	75.9	71.7	5.5
Physical and life sciences and technologies	51,820	38,805	36,365	2,440	13,015	74.9	70.2	6.3
Mathematics, computer and information sciences	50,975	41,765	39,360	2,410	9,205	81.9	77.2	5.8
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies	213,560	162,545	152,810	9,730	51,015	76.1	71.6	6.0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation	17,210	12,990	12,280	700	4,220	75.5	71.4	5.4
Health and related fields^{Footnote 30}	154,265	113,400	107,645	5,760	40,860	73.5	69.8	5.1
Personal, protective and transportation services	51,310	38,560	35,890	2,670	12,750	75.2	69.9	6.9
Other fields of study^{Footnote 31}	150	105	90	0	50	70.0	60.0	0

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not available for a specific reference period

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not applicable

...

Symbol x

suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act

Symbol F

too unreliable to be published

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

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 4

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

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Footnote 5

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 6

'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 7

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 8

'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 9

'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 11

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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Footnote 12

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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Footnote 13

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

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Footnote 14

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 15

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

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

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Footnote 21

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

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Footnote 22

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

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Footnote 23

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 24

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 25

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 27

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 28

'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 29

'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 30