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

Mother tongue Total - Age
groups 		Under 15 15-24 25-44 45-64 65 and
over
             
Canada            
Total - Mother tongue 28,528,125 5,899,200 3,849,025 9,324,345 6,175,780 3,279,770
   English 16,890,615 3,936,505 2,400,635 5,469,760 3,304,820 1,778,895
   French 6,636,660 1,246,945 875,930 2,198,120 1,572,295 743,350
   Non-official languages 4,598,285 612,275 515,890 1,533,410 1,225,500 711,195
   English and French 107,940 29,025 14,750 28,925 20,335 14,905
   English and non-official language 249,545 62,665 35,325 80,140 44,190 27,225
   French and non-official language 35,840 9,220 4,770 11,420 7,090 3,340
   English, French and non-official language 9,225 2,555 1,705 2,550 1,555 845
             
Newfoundland            
Total - Mother tongue 547,160 109,820 88,240 176,665 117,320 55,120
   English 538,700 108,260 87,355 173,570 115,280 54,235
   French 2,275 235 175 790 735 340
   Non-official languages 5,465 1,110 595 2,090 1,210 455
   English and French 300 95 50 65 55 45
   English and non-official language 405 110 60 150 55 35
   French and non-official language 20 10 0 0 0 0
   English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
             
Prince Edward Island            
Total - Mother tongue 132,855 29,100 19,350 40,025 28,305 16,070
   English 124,800 28,155 18,540 37,630 25,915 14,565
   French 5,555 635 530 1,735 1,565 1,095
   Non-official languages 2,060 195 215 570 730 355
   English and French 315 85 65 80 60 35
   English and non-official language 115 45 0 25 35 15
   French and non-official language 10 0 0 5 5 5
   English, French and non-official language 0 5 0 0 0 0
             
Nova Scotia            
Total - Mother tongue 899,970 179,995 123,555 286,485 197,785 112,150
   English 836,240 171,845 116,650 265,530 180,455 101,760
   French 35,040 3,670 3,185 12,145 9,715 6,325
   Non-official languages 24,490 3,445 3,260 7,665 6,850 3,275
   English and French 2,405 595 275 620 435 465
   English and non-official language 1,635 430 175 475 270 300
   French and non-official language 100 20 5 30 30 20
   English, French and non-official language 55 5 15 10 20 10
             
New Brunswick            
Total - Mother tongue 729,625 144,610 105,575 234,220 158,115 87,125
   English 473,260 99,870 69,550 148,435 98,415 56,985
   French 239,730 42,140 34,135 80,435 55,205 27,840
   Non-official languages 10,295 920 1,000 3,750 3,255 1,375
   English and French 5,275 1,420 725 1,275 1,035 815
   English and non-official language 980 240 145 300 190 95
   French and non-official language 65 10 10 5 40 10
   English, French and non-official language 25 5 10 10 0 5
             
Quebec            
Total - Mother tongue 7,045,080 1,371,615 945,385 2,321,010 1,619,715 787,360
   English 586,435 121,410 76,985 183,130 125,925 78,985
   French 5,700,150 1,116,590 769,580 1,875,270 1,322,735 615,960
   Non-official languages 657,580 105,810 84,065 232,710 153,325 81,655
   English and French 50,585 14,175 7,135 13,335 9,325 6,605
   English and non-official language 16,430 3,590 2,445 6,110 2,685 1,600
   French and non-official language 28,140 8,355 4,010 8,785 4,865 2,130
   English, French and non-official language 5,760 1,670 1,160 1,660 845 425
             
Ontario            
Total - Mother tongue 10,642,790 2,213,575 1,399,530 3,483,420 2,299,610 1,246,660
   English 7,694,630 1,803,360 1,068,935 2,471,850 1,520,780 829,705
   French 479,285 68,255 53,475 164,520 130,720 62,315
   Non-official languages 2,296,570 296,575 251,460 791,330 618,795 338,415
   English and French 33,940 9,255 4,610 9,140 6,405 4,530
   English and non-official language 130,730 34,800 20,100 44,030 21,090 10,720
   French and non-official language 5,335 715 550 1,915 1,455 715
   English, French and non-official language 2,300 630 400 625 375 270
             
Manitoba            
Total - Mother tongue 1,100,295 244,410 153,010 338,045 222,690 142,145
   English 813,060 208,360 124,565 253,595 144,390 82,150
   French 47,660 5,860 4,695 15,465 13,060 8,580
   Non-official languages 220,850 26,075 21,675 63,650 61,205 48,260
   English and French 2,535 595 335 610 605 400
   English and non-official language 15,815 3,485 1,695 4,620 3,330 2,695
   French and non-official language 295 25 35 90 75 55
   English, French and non-official language 75 15 20 15 10 10
             
Saskatchewan            
Total - Mother tongue 976,615 228,480 141,195 284,710 187,080 135,150
   English 816,950 210,980 129,000 249,050 142,175 85,755
   French 19,080 1,235 1,185 5,375 6,135 5,140
   Non-official languages 126,785 13,905 9,580 26,945 35,580 40,785
   English and French 1,405 295 135 325 250 400
   English and non-official language 12,135 2,055 1,275 2,995 2,840 2,965
   French and non-official language 190 5 10 30 60 85
   English, French and non-official language 70 5 10 5 35 20
             
Alberta            
Total - Mother tongue 2,669,195 614,180 375,720 913,180 520,520 245,610
   English 2,159,275 547,760 323,705 748,295 380,045 159,480
   French 52,375 4,425 4,585 20,395 15,695 7,285
   Non-official languages 423,815 54,065 43,475 134,365 117,825 74,070
   English and French 4,945 1,175 630 1,590 905 645
   English and non-official language 27,795 6,660 3,235 8,195 5,750 3,965
   French and non-official language 670 35 60 240 230 115
   English, French and non-official language 315 65 35 105 75 45
             
British Columbia            
Total - Mother tongue 3,689,755 735,055 483,065 1,212,935 809,460 449,250
   English 2,785,020 617,265 375,925 915,550 562,270 314,010
   French 53,035 3,610 4,195 20,730 16,140 8,355
   Non-official languages 801,760 101,880 95,990 261,535 221,495 120,855
   English and French 6,035 1,265 775 1,825 1,215 955
   English and non-official language 42,305 10,825 6,020 12,850 7,795 4,815
   French and non-official language 985 50 90 305 330 205
   English, French and non-official language 620 155 70 130 195 55
             
Yukon Territory            
Total - Mother tongue 30,650 7,380 4,110 11,700 6,165 1,295
   English 26,405 6,920 3,800 10,035 4,770 880
   French 1,110 145 105 550 260 50
   Non-official languages 2,700 190 165 950 1,045 350
   English and French 100 35 15 25 20 5
   English and non-official language 315 75 25 125 60 15
   French and non-official language 20 10 0 5 0 0
   English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
             
Northwest Territories            
Total - Mother tongue 64,120 20,980 10,300 21,980 9,030 1,835
   English 35,835 12,330 5,625 13,105 4,385 385
   French 1,360 140 95 720 325 65
   Non-official languages 25,925 8,110 4,415 7,845 4,180 1,365
   English and French 100 30 10 40 20 5
   English and non-official language 875 350 155 260 90 15
   French and non-official language 15 0 0 5 0 5
   English, French and non-official language 10 5 0 0 0 0


This table contains data selected from Catalogue No. 93F0024XDB96001 in the Nation Series.

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