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Population by Home Language, Showing Age Groups, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1996 Census - 20% Sample Data

Home language Total - Age
groups
Under 15 15-24 25-44 45-64 65 and
over
             
Canada            
Total - Home language 28,528,125 5,899,205 3,849,025 9,324,345 6,175,780 3,279,770
   English 19,031,335 4,086,145 2,597,385 6,215,955 3,971,210 2,160,635
   French 6,359,505 1,238,445 855,575 2,090,715 1,476,030 698,760
   Non-official languages 2,556,830 444,205 310,535 826,515 612,755 362,825
   English and French 119,965 28,320 15,235 37,660 24,180 14,570
   English and non-official language 397,435 85,785 59,905 132,040 80,605 39,090
   French and non-official language 48,660 13,110 7,310 17,110 8,315 2,805
   English, French and non-official language 14,395 3,195 3,065 4,355 2,680 1,090
             
Newfoundland            
Total - Home language 547,160 109,810 88,235 176,660 117,320 55,120
   English 542,275 108,495 87,650 174,960 116,420 54,740
   French 880 210 85 300 190 80
   Non-official languages 3,270 935 390 1,165 530 250
   English and French 255 70 35 80 70 5
   English and non-official language 460 95 75 145 95 45
   French and non-official language 20 5 10 0 0 0
   English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
             
Prince Edward Island            
Total - Home language 132,855 29,100 19,350 40,020 28,320 16,065
   English 128,980 28,295 18,875 38,920 27,380 15,520
   French 2,915 590 340 885 650 440
   Non-official languages 550 90 90 130 190 45
   English and French 260 85 35 50 40 45
   English and non-official language 145 40 10 30 50 15
   French and non-official language 5 0 0 0 5 0
   English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
             
Nova Scotia            
Total - Home language 899,970 180,000 123,555 286,480 197,780 112,150
   English 864,235 173,390 118,815 275,535 189,655 106,845
   French 19,970 3,095 2,190 6,070 4,725 3,890
   Non-official languages 11,695 2,560 1,980 3,625 2,560 960
   English and French 1,440 365 165 460 220 225
   English and non-official language 2,565 585 395 765 615 215
   French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
   English, French and non-official language 55 5 10 20 10 10
             
New Brunswick            
Total - Home language 729,625 144,600 105,575 234,215 158,110 87,130
   English 498,845 100,655 71,630 157,830 107,535 61,190
   French 219,390 41,520 32,410 72,835 47,910 24,710
   Non-official languages 4,070 700 515 1,305 1,140 415
   English and French 6,080 1,470 880 1,755 1,275 700
   English and non-official language 1,170 250 135 455 225 100
   French and non-official language 25 15 0 0 0 0
   English, French and non-official language 50 5 0 20 20 0
             
Quebec            
Total - Home language 7,045,085 1,371,620 945,385 2,321,010 1,619,715 787,360
   English 710,970 135,715 90,930 235,685 152,965 95,685
   French 5,770,920 1,124,250 778,745 1,904,800 1,339,935 623,195
   Non-official languages 411,010 77,075 52,485 128,845 97,790 54,810
   English and French 65,515 14,730 8,830 21,135 13,305 7,520
   English and non-official language 30,255 5,090 5,060 11,325 5,920 2,855
   French and non-official language 45,615 12,510 6,885 15,945 7,735 2,525
   English, French and non-official language 10,800 2,235 2,445 3,280 2,065 775
             
Ontario            
Total - Home language 10,642,790 2,213,575 1,399,525 3,483,415 2,299,610 1,246,665
   English 8,773,295 1,884,540 1,177,005 2,875,005 1,849,525 987,225
   French 287,190 57,520 35,625 88,250 69,525 36,275
   Non-official languages 1,323,850 214,030 148,360 435,325 327,605 198,530
   English and French 34,985 9,060 4,170 10,865 6,800 4,080
   English and non-official language 218,405 47,245 33,555 72,235 45,245 20,130
   French and non-official language 2,505 495 335 955 500 220
   English, French and non-official language 2,565 695 465 770 430 205
             
Manitoba            
Total - Home language 1,100,295 244,415 153,010 338,040 222,680 142,140
   English 960,125 215,860 135,500 298,440 193,135 117,185
   French 22,015 4,750 2,440 5,465 4,840 4,525
   Non-official languages 95,115 18,970 12,220 26,875 20,070 16,985
   English and French 2,160 455 190 525 560 420
   English and non-official language 20,785 4,365 2,650 6,710 4,045 3,020
   French and non-official language 55 5 5 25 20 5
   English, French and non-official language 45 10 5 5 15 5
             
Saskatchewan            
Total - Home language 976,615 228,480 141,195 284,710 187,080 135,150
   English 917,065 214,490 133,250 268,725 176,340 124,240
   French 5,380 865 505 1,110 1,240 1,660
   Non-official languages 41,395 10,505 5,830 11,175 7,225 6,670
   English and French 875 140 40 145 230 310
   English and non-official language 11,870 2,460 1,565 3,550 2,035 2,260
   French and non-official language 10 0 0 0 5 0
   English, French and non-official language 25 10 0 5 0 10
             
Alberta            
Total - Home language 2,669,195 614,175 375,710 913,180 520,520 245,605
   English 2,410,655 562,885 343,305 827,195 465,365 211,905
   French 15,730 2,990 1,565 4,990 3,780 2,405
   Non-official languages 198,575 38,140 24,650 66,420 42,995 26,375
   English and French 3,900 975 470 1,110 750 610
   English and non-official language 39,960 9,065 5,685 13,360 7,560 4,290
   French and non-official language 90 20 10 30 25 15
   English, French and non-official language 290 95 35 85 55 15
             
British Columbia            
Total - Home language 3,689,760 735,050 483,065 1,212,935 809,465 449,255
   English 3,152,455 641,310 409,995 1,035,985 680,970 384,200
   French 14,085 2,425 1,550 5,510 3,050 1,555
   Non-official languages 447,855 74,190 60,485 146,765 109,775 56,630
   English and French 4,295 910 395 1,420 915 650
   English and non-official language 70,190 16,050 10,490 22,915 14,605 6,115
   French and non-official language 335 50 45 155 35 40
   English, French and non-official language 550 125 95 170 95 70
             
Yukon Territory            
Total - Home language 30,650 7,385 4,110 11,695 6,170 1,300
   English 29,070 7,050 3,920 11,115 5,845 1,150
   French 495 140 70 225 65 0
   Non-official languages 750 105 85 235 205 120
   English and French 105 40 5 50 10 5
   English and non-official language 230 55 25 75 45 30
   French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
   English, French and non-official language 0 0 5 5 0 0
             
Northwest Territories            
Total - Home language 64,125 20,975 10,305 21,980 9,025 1,840
   English 43,360 13,455 6,525 16,560 6,085 740
   French 545 110 50 240 115 20
   Non-official languages 18,700 6,890 3,460 4,635 2,650 1,055
   English and French 100 30 10 45 5 0
   English and non-official language 1,390 470 255 475 170 20
   French and non-official language 5 0 0 5 0 0
   English, French and non-official language 20 10 0 5 0 0


This table contains data selected from Catalogue No. 93F0024XDB96003 in the Nation Series.

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