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  • 1. Canada's population clock (real-time model)
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2018005
    Description: This data visualization product provides information on the pace of population renewal in Canada. The web page shows a real-time model of population growth in Canada. The components of population growth are modelled in order to adjust the population of the country, provinces and territories. Moreover, a map is showing in which provinces and territories the demographic events are occurring.

    Data modelled in real time on this web page are not to be confused with Census counts and demographic estimates, which are the measures used to determine the size of the population in the context of various governmental programs.

    Release date: 2024-03-27
  • 2. Coastal population and dwellings by elevation and distance from coastline
    Table: 38-10-0170-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Dwelling and population counts in elevation classes within 10Km, 5Km and 1Km of the coastline by ecozone, ecoprovince, ecoregion and ecodistrict for every fifth year starting with 2016.
    Release date: 2024-01-26
  • 3. Baby Names Observatory
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2023021
    Description: This interactive dashboard visualizes the popularity of baby names over time for Canada. The dashboard displays the top 20 baby names by selected year for both boys and girls. It is also possible to search for a particular first name by sex at birth to see the historical evolution of the first name in terms of frequency, the proportion of children with the chosen name and the annual rank.
    Release date: 2023-09-27
  • 4. Hierarchical File, 2006 Census (Public Use Microdata Files)
    Public use microdata: 95M0029X
    Description: This hierarchical file provides data on the characteristics of the population. The 2006 Census Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) contain samples of anonymous responses to the 2006 Census questionnaire. The files have been carefully scrutinized to ensure the complete confidentiality of the individual responses. The individual file was released on March 4, 2010 and the hierarchical file is available as of today, May 2, 2011.

    Microdata files are unique among census products in that they give users access to non-aggregated data. The PUMFs user can group and manipulate these variables to suit data and research requirements. Tabulations excluded from other census products can be created or relationships between variables can be analysed using different statistical tests. PUMFs provide quick access to a comprehensive social and economic database about Canada and its people.

    Most of the subject matter covered by the census is included in the microdata files. To ensure the respondents' anonymity, geographic identifiers have been restricted to provinces/territories and large metropolitan areas.

    This product, offered on CD-ROM, contains the data file (in ASCII format), user documentation and SAS and SPSS program source codes to enable you to read the set of records. Note: users will require knowledge of data manipulation and retrieval software such as SAS or SPSS to be able to use this product.

    Release date: 2023-09-12
  • 5. 2016 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF), Hierarchical File
    Public use microdata: 98M0002X
    Description: This Hierarchical File, 2016 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) product provides access to non-aggregated data covering a sample of 1% of the Canadian households. It is a comprehensive social, demographic and economic database about Canada and its people, and contains a wealth of characteristics on the population. The file enables the study of individuals in relation to their census families, economic families and households. Geographic identifiers have been restricted to the provinces, the three territories grouped into a region called Northern Canada and selected metropolitan areas (Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary) to ensure respondents’ anonymity. This comprehensive file is excellent tool for policy analysts, pollsters, social researchers and anyone interested in modeling and performing statistical regression analysis using 2016 Census microdata.

    This product contains the data file (in ASCII format); user documentation and supporting information; all licence agreements; and SAS, SPSS and Stata program source codes to enable users to read the set of records. It is important to note that users will require knowledge of data manipulation packages (or software) such as SAS, SPSS or Stata to use this product.

    Release date: 2023-09-12
  • 6. Proximity Measures Data Viewer
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2020011
    Description: The proximity measures data viewer shows the spatial distribution of each proximity measure at the dissemination block (DB) level.
    Release date: 2023-09-08
  • 7. Tax filers and dependants by census family type and age
    Table: 11-10-0010-01
    Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Individuals; Tax filers and dependants by census family type and age groups (final T1 Family File; T1FF).
    Release date: 2023-07-12
  • 8. Census families by age of older partner or parent and number of children
    Table: 11-10-0011-01
    Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Families of tax filers; Census families by age of older partner or parent and number of children (final T1 Family File; T1FF).
    Release date: 2023-07-12
  • 9. Proximity Measures Database
    Profile of a community or region: 17-26-0002
    Description: The proximity measures model is a simple gravity model that quantifies the availability of an amenity/service within a determined distance from the user at the dissemination block (DB) level.
    Release date: 2023-06-27
  • 10. Selected population characteristics, Canada, major drainage areas and sub-drainage areas
    Table: 17-10-0117-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: This table contains 2288 series, with data for years 1971 - 2016 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (176 items: Canada; Maritime provinces (major drainage area); Saint John and Southern Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick (sub-drainage area); Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northern Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick (sub-drainage area); ...);  Population characteristics (13 items: Total population; Population in population centres; Population in rural areas; Total population density; ...).
    Release date: 2023-05-01
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  • 1. Coastal population and dwellings by elevation and distance from coastline
    Table: 38-10-0170-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Dwelling and population counts in elevation classes within 10Km, 5Km and 1Km of the coastline by ecozone, ecoprovince, ecoregion and ecodistrict for every fifth year starting with 2016.
    Release date: 2024-01-26
  • 2. Tax filers and dependants by census family type and age
    Table: 11-10-0010-01
    Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Individuals; Tax filers and dependants by census family type and age groups (final T1 Family File; T1FF).
    Release date: 2023-07-12
  • 3. Census families by age of older partner or parent and number of children
    Table: 11-10-0011-01
    Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Families of tax filers; Census families by age of older partner or parent and number of children (final T1 Family File; T1FF).
    Release date: 2023-07-12
  • 4. Selected population characteristics, Canada, major drainage areas and sub-drainage areas
    Table: 17-10-0117-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: This table contains 2288 series, with data for years 1971 - 2016 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (176 items: Canada; Maritime provinces (major drainage area); Saint John and Southern Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick (sub-drainage area); Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northern Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick (sub-drainage area); ...);  Population characteristics (13 items: Total population; Population in population centres; Population in rural areas; Total population density; ...).
    Release date: 2023-05-01
  • 5. Selected population characteristics, Canada, ecozones and ecoregions
    Table: 38-10-0047-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    This table contains 2730 series, with data for years 1971 - 2016 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (210 items: Canada; Arctic Cordillera (ecozone); Ellesmere and Devon Islands Ice Caps (ecoregion); Baffin Mountains (ecoregion); ...), Population characteristics (13 items: Total population; Population in population centres; Population in rural areas; Total population density; ...).

    Release date: 2023-05-01
  • 6. Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population
    Profile of a community or region: 98-316-X2021001
    Description: This profile presents information from the 2021 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities and census tracts. Data are from the 2021 Census of Population and are available according to the major releases of the 2021 Census release dates: February 9, 2022 – Population and dwelling counts; April 27, 2022 – Age, Sex at birth and gender, Type of dwelling; July 13, 2022 – Families, households and marital status, Canadian military experience, Income; August 17, 2022 – Language; September 21, 2022 – Indigenous peoples, Housing; October 26, 2022 – Immigration, place of birth, and citizenship, Ethnocultural and religious diversity, Mobility and migration; November 30, 2022 – Education, Labour, Language of work, Commuting, Instruction in the official minority language.
    Release date: 2022-12-15
  • 7. Canadian Social Environment Typology: Data File and User Guide
    Table: 17-20-00022022001
    Description: The Canadian Social Environment Typology (CanSET) data file on cluster membership by dissemination area is a downloadable data file. The file includes information on the variables that were used to create the clusters and a data table with cluster options on membership by dissemination area.
    Release date: 2022-05-09
  • 8. Census Profile for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1981 Census - Part A Archived
    Table: 97-570-X1981002
    Description:

    This table presents selected indicators from the short form Census at the Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations level.

    Release date: 2020-06-10
  • 9. Census Profile for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1981 Census - Part B Archived
    Table: 97-570-X1981003
    Description:

    This table presents selected indicators from the long form Census at the Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations level.

    Release date: 2020-06-10
  • 10. Census Profile for Canada, Provinces and Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 1981 Census - Part A Archived
    Table: 97-570-X1981004
    Description:

    This table presents selected indicators from the short form Census at the Canada, Provinces and Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions level.

    Release date: 2020-06-10
Profiles of a community or region (25)

Profiles of a community or region (25) (0 to 10 of 25 results)

  • 1. Proximity Measures Database
    Profile of a community or region: 17-26-0002
    Description: The proximity measures model is a simple gravity model that quantifies the availability of an amenity/service within a determined distance from the user at the dissemination block (DB) level.
    Release date: 2023-06-27
  • 2. Index of Remoteness
    Profile of a community or region: 17-26-0001
    Description:

    Geographic proximity to service centres and population centres is an important determinant of socio-economic and health outcomes. Consequently, it is a relevant dimension in the analysis and delivery of policies and programs.

    To measure this dimension, Statistics Canada developed an Index of Remoteness of communities. For each populated community (census subdivision), the index is determined by its distance to all the population centres defined by Statistics Canada in a given travel radius, as well as their population size.

    Release date: 2023-01-04
  • 3. Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population
    Profile of a community or region: 98-316-X2021001
    Description: This profile presents information from the 2021 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities and census tracts. Data are from the 2021 Census of Population and are available according to the major releases of the 2021 Census release dates: February 9, 2022 – Population and dwelling counts; April 27, 2022 – Age, Sex at birth and gender, Type of dwelling; July 13, 2022 – Families, households and marital status, Canadian military experience, Income; August 17, 2022 – Language; September 21, 2022 – Indigenous peoples, Housing; October 26, 2022 – Immigration, place of birth, and citizenship, Ethnocultural and religious diversity, Mobility and migration; November 30, 2022 – Education, Labour, Language of work, Commuting, Instruction in the official minority language.
    Release date: 2022-12-15
  • 4. Census Profile, 2016
    Profile of a community or region: 98-316-X2016001
    Geography: Census subdivision, Federal electoral district, Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Designated place, Forward sortation area, Economic region, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part, Census tract, Population centre, Dissemination area, Aggregate Dissemination Area, Health region, Local health integration network
    Description: This profile presents information from the 2016 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities and census tracts. Data are from the 2016 Census of Population and are available according to their release. February 8, 2017 – Population and dwelling counts; May 3, 2017 – Age and sex, Type of dwelling; August 2, 2017 – Families, households and marital status, Language; September 13, 2017 – Income; October 25, 2017 – Immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Housing, Aboriginal peoples; November 29, 2017 – Education, Labour, Journey to work, Language of work, Mobility and migration.
    Release date: 2017-11-29
  • 5. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Labour and Education, and Mobility and Migration for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, National Household Survey, 2011
    Profile of a community or region: 99-012-X2011015
    Description:

    Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration.

    In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.

    Release date: 2013-06-26
  • 6. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Labour and Education, and Mobility and Migration for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, National Household Survey, 2011
    Profile of a community or region: 99-012-X2011016
    Description:

    Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration.

    In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.

    Release date: 2013-06-26
  • 7. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Labour and Education, and Mobility and Migration for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), National Household Survey, 2011
    Profile of a community or region: 99-012-X2011017
    Description:

    Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration.

    In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.

    Release date: 2013-06-26
  • 8. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Labour and Education, and Mobility and Migration for Census Metropolitan Areas, Tracted Census Agglomerations and Census Tracts, National Household Survey, 2011
    Profile of a community or region: 99-012-X2011019
    Description:

    Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration.

    In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.

    Release date: 2013-06-26
  • 9. Ecoregion profile: Annapolis-Minas Lowlands Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 16-002-X201200311717
    Description:

    The Annapolis-Minas Lowlands ecoregion profile is the ninth in a series of ecoregion profiles. The information presented includes a brief description of the physical setting, a snapshot of land cover and use as well as statistics on selected socio-economic characteristics of the region.

    Release date: 2012-09-26
  • 10. Ecoregion profile: South-Central Nova Scotia Uplands Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 16-002-X201200211691
    Description:

    The South-Central Nova Scotia Uplands ecoregion profile is the eighth in a series of ecoregion profiles. The information presented includes a brief description of the physical setting, a snapshot of land cover and use as well as statistics on selected socio-economic characteristics of the region.

    Release date: 2012-06-27
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  • 1. Population change in Canada's drainage areas Archived
    Thematic map: 16-002-X200700310457
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Data from the Census are mapped, showing how Canada's population changed from 1981 to 2006.

    Release date: 2007-12-10
  • 2. GeoSearch 2006 Archived
    Thematic map: 92-197-X
    Description:

    Redesigned for 2006, this interactive mapping application makes it easy to find many places in Canada, see them on a map, and get basic geographic and demographic data for those places. To find a specific place of interest, users can click and zoom in on a map of Canada or they can search by place name, street name, street intersection or postal code. GeoSearch will display the appropriate map showing boundaries and other features. GeoSearch automatically displays population and dwelling counts for the selected places, and shows what kind of geographic area it is and its relationship to other geographic areas.

    New functionality for 2006 includes links to 2006 Census reference maps and community profile tables, and a thematic mapping option for selected census topics (for selected levels of geography).

    Release date: 2007-02-14
  • 3. GeoSearch, 2001 Census (Geography Products: Geographic Reference Products) Archived
    Thematic map: 92F0176X
    Description:

    GeoSearch is a new Internet tool that makes it easy to find any place in Canada, see it on a map, and get basic geographic and population and dwelling data for that place. To find a specific place of interest, users can click and zoom on a map of Canada or they can search by place name, street name, street intersection or postal code. GeoSearch finds and displays the appropriate map that shows boundaries and other features. GeoSearch also automatically displays population and dwelling counts for the selected place, and shows what kind of geographic area it is and its relationship to other geographic areas. Go to the Census Geography area on the Statistics Canada website. GeoSearch 2001 is no longer available. Information relating to the census standard geographic areas can be found in the Geography section of the census website. Population and dwelling counts from the 2001 Census can be found in the 2001 Census Highlight Tables or in the 2001 GeoSuite.

    Release date: 2002-03-12
Public use microdata (2)

Public use microdata (2) ((2 results))

  • 1. Hierarchical File, 2006 Census (Public Use Microdata Files)
    Public use microdata: 95M0029X
    Description: This hierarchical file provides data on the characteristics of the population. The 2006 Census Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) contain samples of anonymous responses to the 2006 Census questionnaire. The files have been carefully scrutinized to ensure the complete confidentiality of the individual responses. The individual file was released on March 4, 2010 and the hierarchical file is available as of today, May 2, 2011.

    Microdata files are unique among census products in that they give users access to non-aggregated data. The PUMFs user can group and manipulate these variables to suit data and research requirements. Tabulations excluded from other census products can be created or relationships between variables can be analysed using different statistical tests. PUMFs provide quick access to a comprehensive social and economic database about Canada and its people.

    Most of the subject matter covered by the census is included in the microdata files. To ensure the respondents' anonymity, geographic identifiers have been restricted to provinces/territories and large metropolitan areas.

    This product, offered on CD-ROM, contains the data file (in ASCII format), user documentation and SAS and SPSS program source codes to enable you to read the set of records. Note: users will require knowledge of data manipulation and retrieval software such as SAS or SPSS to be able to use this product.

    Release date: 2023-09-12
  • 2. 2016 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF), Hierarchical File
    Public use microdata: 98M0002X
    Description: This Hierarchical File, 2016 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) product provides access to non-aggregated data covering a sample of 1% of the Canadian households. It is a comprehensive social, demographic and economic database about Canada and its people, and contains a wealth of characteristics on the population. The file enables the study of individuals in relation to their census families, economic families and households. Geographic identifiers have been restricted to the provinces, the three territories grouped into a region called Northern Canada and selected metropolitan areas (Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary) to ensure respondents’ anonymity. This comprehensive file is excellent tool for policy analysts, pollsters, social researchers and anyone interested in modeling and performing statistical regression analysis using 2016 Census microdata.

    This product contains the data file (in ASCII format); user documentation and supporting information; all licence agreements; and SAS, SPSS and Stata program source codes to enable users to read the set of records. It is important to note that users will require knowledge of data manipulation packages (or software) such as SAS, SPSS or Stata to use this product.

    Release date: 2023-09-12
Data Visualization (5)

Data Visualization (5) ((5 results))

  • 1. Canada's population clock (real-time model)
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2018005
    Description: This data visualization product provides information on the pace of population renewal in Canada. The web page shows a real-time model of population growth in Canada. The components of population growth are modelled in order to adjust the population of the country, provinces and territories. Moreover, a map is showing in which provinces and territories the demographic events are occurring.

    Data modelled in real time on this web page are not to be confused with Census counts and demographic estimates, which are the measures used to determine the size of the population in the context of various governmental programs.

    Release date: 2024-03-27
  • 2. Baby Names Observatory
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2023021
    Description: This interactive dashboard visualizes the popularity of baby names over time for Canada. The dashboard displays the top 20 baby names by selected year for both boys and girls. It is also possible to search for a particular first name by sex at birth to see the historical evolution of the first name in terms of frequency, the proportion of children with the chosen name and the annual rank.
    Release date: 2023-09-27
  • 3. Proximity Measures Data Viewer
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2020011
    Description: The proximity measures data viewer shows the spatial distribution of each proximity measure at the dissemination block (DB) level.
    Release date: 2023-09-08
  • 4. Census Program Data Viewer
    Data Visualization: 98-507-X
    Description:

    The Census Program Data Viewer (CPDV) is a new advanced web-based data visualization tool that will make statistical information more interpretable by presenting key indicators in a statistical dashboard. The CPDV makes it easy to find many places in Canada, see them on a map, and get basic geographic and sociodemographic data for those places. To find a specific place of interest, you can click and zoom in on a map of Canada or you can search by place name or postal code. The CPDV displays the appropriate thematic map showing boundaries and other features. The CPDV will also enable users to easily compare indicator values for different places and help identify relationships between indicators.

    Release date: 2022-11-30
  • 5. 2016 Census app
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2018009
    Description:

    This web application provides access to data on people, dwellings, families, income and immigration. This dynamic tool allows users to compare national, provincial, territorial, Census metropolitan areas and agglomerations and federal ridings.

    Release date: 2018-08-24
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