Knowledge of languages

Key indicators |

Selected geographical area:Canada

Percentage of the population speaking a language other than English or French predominantly at home - Canada
(2021)

12.7%
Population with a mother tongue other than English or French, alone or with another language - Canada
(2021)

9,033,190

More knowledge of languages indicators

Selected geographical area:Canada

Percentage of the population with French as first official language spoken - Canada
(2021)

21.4%
Percentage of the population with English as first official language spoken - Canada
(2021)

75.5%
Rate of English-French bilingualism - Canada
(2021)

18.0%

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1. Knowledge of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025034
Description: This infographic provides insights into the use of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut. It is based on data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey and includes key statistics on Inuktut use, such as exposure to the language and the importance of understanding Inuktut.
Release date: 2025-05-07
2. Languages in Nunavut, 2021
Articles and reports: 89-657-X2024007
Geography: Province or territory
Description: This report provides information on the knowledge and use of Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French in Nunavut, based on data from the 2021 Census of Population and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Release date: 2024-11-07
3. Self-rated ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender
Table: 41-10-0060-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Self-rated ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-08-14
4. Exposure to an Indigenous language at home in the past 12 months, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, aged 1 to 5 years
Table: 41-10-0068-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Exposure to an Indigenous language at home in the past 12 months, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, aged 1 to 5 years, by gender, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-08-14
5. Study: Evolution of the language situation in Nunavut 2001 to 2016 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X201919020650
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2019-07-09
6. Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language by Aboriginal identity
Table: 41-10-0030-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
7. Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language by Inuit region of residence
Table: 41-10-0031-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language, by age group and sex, Inuit population aged 6 years and over, Canada and Inuit Nunangat (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
8. Primary Aboriginal language spoken and self-rated ability to speak primary Aboriginal language
Table: 41-10-0032-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Primary Aboriginal language spoken and self-rated ability to speak primary Aboriginal language, by age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
9. Primary Aboriginal language understood and self-rated ability to understand primary Aboriginal language
Table: 41-10-0033-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Primary Aboriginal language understood and self-rated ability to understand primary Aboriginal language, by age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
10. Importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language by Aboriginal Identity
Table: 41-10-0034-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01

Data (9)

Data (9) ((9 results))

1. Self-rated ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender
Table: 41-10-0060-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Self-rated ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-08-14
2. Exposure to an Indigenous language at home in the past 12 months, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, aged 1 to 5 years
Table: 41-10-0068-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Exposure to an Indigenous language at home in the past 12 months, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, aged 1 to 5 years, by gender, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-08-14
3. Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language by Aboriginal identity
Table: 41-10-0030-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
4. Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language by Inuit region of residence
Table: 41-10-0031-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Self-rated ability to speak and understand an Aboriginal language, by age group and sex, Inuit population aged 6 years and over, Canada and Inuit Nunangat (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
5. Primary Aboriginal language spoken and self-rated ability to speak primary Aboriginal language
Table: 41-10-0032-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Primary Aboriginal language spoken and self-rated ability to speak primary Aboriginal language, by age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
6. Primary Aboriginal language understood and self-rated ability to understand primary Aboriginal language
Table: 41-10-0033-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Primary Aboriginal language understood and self-rated ability to understand primary Aboriginal language, by age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
7. Importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language by Aboriginal Identity
Table: 41-10-0034-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories (occasional).
Release date: 2016-04-01
8. Importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language by Inuit region of residence
Table: 41-10-0035-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language, by age group and sex, Inuit population aged 6 years and over, Canada and Inuit Nunangat.
Release date: 2016-04-01
9. Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001: Initial Release - Supporting Tables Archived
Table: 89-592-X
Description:
The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) is a post-censal survey of adults and children who reported Aboriginal ancestry, Aboriginal identity, registered Indian status and/or Band membership on the 2001 Census. Approximately 76,000 adults and 41,000 children living in private households in the provinces and territories were selected to participate in the survey. The data were collected between September 2001 and January 2002.
These tables contain data on health, education, residential schools and language for the Aboriginal identity population (aged 15 and older) living off-reserve for Canada and the provinces and territories. Data for specific Aboriginal groups (North American Indian, Métis and Inuit) are also included for some variables.
Release date: 2003-09-24

Analysis (4)

Analysis (4) ((4 results))

1. Knowledge of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025034
Description: This infographic provides insights into the use of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut. It is based on data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey and includes key statistics on Inuktut use, such as exposure to the language and the importance of understanding Inuktut.
Release date: 2025-05-07
2. Languages in Nunavut, 2021
Articles and reports: 89-657-X2024007
Geography: Province or territory
Description: This report provides information on the knowledge and use of Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French in Nunavut, based on data from the 2021 Census of Population and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Release date: 2024-11-07
3. Study: Evolution of the language situation in Nunavut 2001 to 2016 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X201919020650
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2019-07-09
4. An exploration of cultural activities of Métis in Canada Archived
Articles and reports: 11-008-X201000111142
Geography: Canada
Description:
Métis peoples make up one third of the Aboriginal population in Canada (about 390,000 people in 2006). Using the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (15 and older) and Métis Supplement this article explores various cultural activities of the Métis population. More specifically, it considers involvement in traditional activities, such as: arts and crafts, hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering wild vegetation. It also explores Aboriginal language use, involvement in Métis-specific organizations, and spiritual and religious practices. Findings are presented by sex, age, and region.
Release date: 2010-04-20

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Date modified:: 2026-06-09