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20.1 First official language spoken (FOLS)

Table 20.1
Population by first official language spoken and period of immigration, Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Population by first official language spoken and period of immigration. The information is grouped by First official language spoken (appearing as row headers), 2011, 2016, Non-immigrants, Immigrants, Total
population, Total
immigrants, Recent
2006 to 2011 and Recent
2011 to 2016, calculated using number and percent units of measure (appearing as column headers).
First official language spoken	2011				2016
	Non-immigrants	Immigrants		Total population	Non-immigrants	Immigrants		Total population
	Non-immigrants	Total immigrants	Recent 2006 to 2011	Total population	Non-immigrants	Total immigrants	Recent 2011 to 2016	Total population
	number
English	28,205	3,500	735	32,015	28,815	4,170	1,030	33,405
French	1,025	175	90	1,210	1,445	160	55	1,615
Neither	0	90	65	95	10	90	35	100
Total	29,230	3,755	890	33,320	30,260	4,410	1,115	35,110
	percent
English	96.5	93.2	82.6	96.1	95.2	94.6	92.4	95.1
French	3.5	4.7	10.1	3.6	4.8	3.6	4.9	4.6
Neither	0.0	2.4	7.3	0.3	0.0	2.0	3.1	0.3
Total	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Notes: The “English-French” category has been equally redistributed between the “English” and “French” categories. Data on non-permanent residents are only included in the "Total population". Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

More than 9 in 10 immigrants had English as their first official language spoken

In the Yukon, 94.6% of the 4,410 immigrants had English as their first official language spoken (FOLS) in 2016, compared with 3.6% who had French, and 2.0% who had neither language.

Of the 1,115 recent immigrants who settled in the Yukon between 2011 and 2016, 92.4% (1,015 people) had English as their FOLS, 4.9% had French, and 3.1% had neither language.

Drop in the proportion of immigrants who had French as their first official language spoken

Between 2011 and 2016, the percentage of immigrants who had English as their FOLS rose slightly from 93.2% to 94.6%, while immigrants whose FOLS is French fell from 4.7% to 3.6%.

Smaller share of recent immigrants with English as their first official language spoken than non-immigrants

In 2016, almost all (95.2%) non-immigrants had English as their FOLS, a proportion higher than that of recent immigrants (92.4%) and that of all immigrants (94.6%). Meanwhile, 4.8% of all non-immigrants had French as their FOLS, which was similar to recent immigrants (4.9%), but higher than all immigrants (3.6%).

20.2 Mother tongue

Table 20.2
Immigrants by mother tongue and period of immigration, Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Immigrants by mother tongue and period of immigration. The information is grouped by Mother tongue (appearing as row headers), 2011, 2016, Recent
2006 to 2011, Established
before 2006, Total , Recent
2011 to 2016, Established before 2011 and Total, calculated using number and percent units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Mother tongue	2011			2016
	Recent 2006 to 2011	Established before 2006	Total	Recent 2011 to 2016	Established before 2011	Total
	number
English	115	1,475	1,585	165	1,410	1,580
French	55	60	115	40	55	90
Other languages	730	1,315	2,040	910	1,825	2,740
Total	895	2,860	3,755	1,115	3,290	4,410
	percent
English	12.8	51.6	42.2	14.8	42.9	35.8
French	6.1	2.1	3.1	3.6	1.7	2.0
Other languages	81.6	46.0	54.3	81.6	55.5	62.1
Total	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Notes: The “Other languages” category refers to languages other than English and French. These include Aboriginal, immigrant and sign languages. Multiple responses have been equally redistributed between the “English”, “French” and “Other languages” categories. This table does not include data on non-permanent residents. Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

More than 8 in 10 recent immigrants reported a language other than English or French as their mother tongue

In the Yukon, the proportion of recent immigrants who reported a language other than English or French as their mother tongue remained unchanged at 81.6% between 2011 and 2016. The proportion of established immigrants who reported a language other than English or French as their mother tongue increased slightly, from 46.0% in 2011 to 55.5% in 2016.

Between 2011 and 2016, the proportion of recent immigrants whose mother tongue was French decreased from 6.1% to 3.6%. In contrast, the proportion of immigrants whose mother tongue was English increased from 12.8% in 2011 to 14.8% in 2016.

The proportion of established immigrants who reported French as their mother tongue decreased from 2.1% in 2011 to 1.7% in 2016. Similarly, the proportion of those who reported English as their mother tongue slipped from 51.6% to 42.7% during this period.

20.3 Language spoken most often at home

Table 20.3
Immigrants by language spoken most often at home and period of immigration, Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Immigrants by language spoken most often at home and period of immigration. The information is grouped by Language spoken most often at home (appearing as row headers), 2011, 2016, Recent
2006 to 2011, Established
before 2006, Total , Recent
2011 to 2016, Established before 2011 and Total, calculated using number and percent units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Language spoken most often at home	2011			2016
	Recent 2006 to 2011	Established before 2006	Total	Recent 2011 to 2016	Established before 2011	Total
	number
English	350	2,465	2,815	440	2,515	2,960
French	75	40	115	30	45	80
Other languages	465	365	830	640	755	1,385
Total	895	2,860	3,755	1,115	3,300	4,410
	percent
English	39.1	86.2	75.0	39.5	76.2	67.1
French	8.4	1.4	3.1	2.7	1.4	1.8
Other languages	52.0	12.8	22.1	57.4	22.9	31.4
Total	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Notes: The “Other languages” category refers to languages other than English and French. These include Aboriginal, immigrant and sign languages. Multiple responses have been equally redistributed between the “English”, “French” and “Other languages” categories. This table does not include data on non-permanent residents. Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

In 2016, 35.8% of immigrants in the Yukon reported English as their mother tongue, while nearly twice as many (67.1%) reported that they mainly spoke English at home in 2016. Meanwhile, 1.8% of immigrants reported that they spoke French most often at home, compared with 2.0% of them who reported French as their mother tongue.

Nearly 7 in 10 immigrants reported that they spoke English or French most often at home

In 2016, 68.9% of immigrants reported that they spoke English or French most often at home, down from 2011 (78.0%). The proportion of immigrants who spoke French most often at home also decreased, from 3.1% in 2011 to 1.8% in 2016. Similarly, the proportion of immigrants who reported that they mainly spoke English at home decreased, from 75.0% to 67.1% during this period.

Nearly 6 in 10 recent immigrants reported that they spoke a language other than English or French most often at home

In 2016, 57.4% of recent immigrants reported that they mainly spoke a language other than English or French at home, a higher percentage than in 2011 (52.0%). The proportion of recent immigrants who reported that they spoke English most often at home rose from 39.1% in 2011 to 39.5% in 2016. However, the proportion of those who spoke French most often at home decreased between 2011 and 2016, from 8.4% to 2.7%.

20.4 Knowledge of official languages by mother tongue

Table 20.4
Immigrants' knowledge of official languages, by mother tongue and period of immigration, Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Immigrants' knowledge of official languages. The information is grouped by Mother tongue (appearing as row headers), Knowledge of official languages, 2011, 2016, Recent
2006 to 2011, Established
before 2006, Total
Immigrants, Recent
2011 to 2016 and Established before 2011, calculated using percent units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Mother tongue	Knowledge of official languages	2011			2016
		Recent 2006 to 2011	Established before 2006	Total Immigrants	Recent 2011 to 2016	Established before 2011	Total Immigrants
		percent
English	English	91.3	89.8	89.9	97.0	90.5	91.1
	French	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	English and French	0.0	10.8	10.1	9.1	9.2	8.9
	Neither	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	Total	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
French	English	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.0	5.3
	French	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	English and French	100.0	100.0	100.0	77.8	100.0	94.7
	Neither	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	Total	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Other languages	English	82.9	87.5	85.8	93.4	88.5	90.1
	French	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	English and French	7.5	11.4	10.0	3.8	7.9	6.4
	Neither	8.9	1.9	4.4	3.3	3.3	3.3
	Total	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Total	English	78.2	86.5	84.6	90.1	88.0	88.5
	French	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.2
	English and French	13.4	12.8	12.9	6.3	10.3	9.3
	Neither	7.8	0.7	2.4	2.7	1.8	2.0
	Total	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Notes: Multiples responses have been equally redistributed between the “English”, “French” and “Other languages” categories. The “Other languages” category refers to languages other than English and French. These include Aboriginal, immigrant and sign languages. This table does not include data on non-permanent residents. Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

More than 9 out of 10 recent immigrants could conduct a conversation in English or French

In the Yukon, 96.4% of the 1,115 recent immigrants reported being able to conduct a conversation in English or French in 2016, up from 2011 (91.6%).^{Note 1} This means that 2.7% of recent immigrants reported they could not conduct a conversation in either of the country’s official languages. In 2016, 90.1% of these immigrants could conduct a conversation in English only and 6.3% in English and French.

A small share (1.8%) of established immigrants could not conduct a conversation in English or French

Among the 3,300 established immigrants, 98.6% could conduct a conversation in English or French in 2016, slightly down from 2011 (99.3%). In 2016, 88.0% of these immigrants knew English only and 10.3% English and French. In contrast, 1.8% of these immigrants could not conduct a conversation in English or French.

20.5 Top countries of birth of immigrants

20.5.A Recent and established immigrants with French as their first official language spoken (FOLS)

Table 20.5.A.1
Top countries of birth of recent immigrants^{Table 20.5.A.1 Note 1} with French as their first official language spoken,^{Table 20.5.A.1 Note 2} Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Top countries of birth of recent immigrants with French as their first official language spoken Rank, Country of birth, Number and percent (appearing as column headers).
	Rank	Country of birth	Number	Percent
2011 National Household Survey^{Table 20.5.A.1 Note 3}	1	France	55	64.7
	2	Mauritius	15	17.6
	2	Total	70	82.4
2016 Census of Population^{Table 20.5.A.1 Note 3}	1	France	40	88.9
	2	Algeria	10	22.2
	3	India	10	22.2
	3	Total	60	100.0
Note 1 “Recent immigrant” refers to an immigrant who obtained his or her landed immigrant or permanent resident status in the five years prior to a given census. In the 2016 Census, the period extends between January 1, 2011, and May 10, 2016. Return to note 1 referrer Note 2 The immigrant population with French as their first official language spoken (FOLS) does not include the population that has both English and French as their FOLS. Return to note 2 referrer Note 3 In order to ensure the confidentiality of the responses collected, the data for the top 10 countries of birth are not shown. Return to note 3 referrer Notes: To ensure the confidentiality of responses collected for the 2016 Census of Population, a random rounding process is used to alter the values reported in individual cells. As a result, when these data are summed or grouped, the total value may not match the sum of the individual values, since the total and subtotals are independently rounded. Similarly, percentage distributions, which are calculated on rounded data, may not necessarily add up to 100%. This table does not include data on non-permanent residents. Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

Table 20.5.A.2
Top countries of birth of established immigrants^{Table 20.5.A.2 Note 1} with French as their first official language spoken,^{Table 20.5.A.2 Note 2} Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Top countries of birth of established immigrants with French as their first official language spoken Rank, Country of birth, Number and percent (appearing as column headers).
	Rank	Country of birth	Number	Percent
2011 National Household Survey^{Table 20.5.A.2 Note 3}	1	France	40	53.3
2011 National Household Survey^{Table 20.5.A.2 Note 3}	1	Total	40	53.3
2016 Census of Population^{Table 20.5.A.2 Note 3}	1	France	25	31.3
	2	Switzerland	10	12.5
	3	Mali	10	12.5
	4	Morocco	10	12.5
	5	Uzbekistan	10	12.5
	5	Total	65	81.3
Note 1 “Established immigrant” refers to an immigrant who obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status at least five years prior to a given census. In the 2016 Census, it is an immigrant who obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status before 2011. Return to note 1 referrer Note 2 The immigrant population with French as their first official language spoken (FOLS) does not include the population that has both English and French as their FOLS. Return to note 2 referrer Note 3 In order to ensure the confidentiality of the responses collected, the data for the top 10 countries of birth are not shown. Return to note 3 referrer Notes: To ensure the confidentiality of responses collected for the 2016 Census of Population, a random rounding process is used to alter the values reported in individual cells. As a result, when these data are summed or grouped, the total value may not match the sum of the individual values, since the total and subtotals are independently rounded. Similarly, percentage distributions, which are calculated on rounded data, may not necessarily add up to 100%. This table does not include data on non-permanent residents. Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

In 2016, there were 40 recent immigrants and 85 established immigrants in the Yukon whose first official language spoken is French.

20.5.B Recent immigrants with English as their first official language spoken (FOLS)

Table 20.5.B
Top countries of birth of recent immigrants^{Table 20.5.B Note 1} with English as their first official language spoken,^{Table 20.5.B Note 2} Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Top countries of birth of recent immigrants with English as their first official language spoken Rank, Country of birth, Number and percent (appearing as column headers).
	Rank	Country of birth	Number	Percent
2011 National Household Survey^{Table 20.5.B Note 3}	1	Philippines	400	54.4
	2	Germany	60	8.2
	3	India	50	6.8
	4	United States	45	6.1
	5	Costa Rica	25	3.4
	6	Republic of South Africa	25	3.4
	7	Japan	20	2.7
	8	Fiji	20	2.7
	8	Total	645	87.8
2016 Census of Population	1	Philippines	595	58.6
	2	Germany	60	5.9
	3	India	40	3.9
	4	United States	35	3.4
	5	China	30	3.0
	6	Uzbekistan	25	2.5
	7	South Korea	25	2.5
	8	Mexico	15	1.5
	9	Ireland	15	1.5
	10	Iran	15	1.5
	10	Total	855	84.2
Note 1 “Recent immigrant” refers to an immigrant who obtained his or her landed immigrant or permanent resident status in the five years prior to a given census. In the 2016 Census, the period extends between January 1, 2011, and May 10, 2016. Return to note 1 referrer Note 2 The immigrant population with English as their first official language spoken (FOLS) does not include the population that has both English and French as their FOLS. Return to note 2 referrer Note 3 In order to ensure the confidentiality of the responses collected, the data for the top 10 countries of birth are not shown. Return to note 3 referrer Notes: To ensure the confidentiality of responses collected for the 2016 Census of Population, a random rounding process is used to alter the values reported in individual cells. As a result, when these data are summed or grouped, the total value may not match the sum of the individual values, since the total and subtotals are independently rounded. Similarly, percentage distributions, which are calculated on rounded data, may not necessarily add up to 100%. This table does not include data on non-permanent residents. Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

In 2016, 58.6%^{Note 2} of the 1,015 recent immigrants in the Yukon whose first official language spoken is English came from the Philippines.

Asian countries (including those in the Middle East) accounted for 6 of the top 10 countries of birth of English-speaking^{Note 3} recent immigrants in 2016. The share of these immigrants was 71.9%.

20.5.C Established immigrants with English as first official language spoken (FOLS)

Table 20.5.C
Top countries of birth of established immigrants^{Table 20.5.C Note 1} with English as their first official language spoken,^{Table 20.5.C Note 2} Yukon, 2011 and 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of Top countries of birth of established immigrants with English as their first official language spoken Rank, Country of birth, Number and percent (appearing as column headers).
	Rank	Country of birth	Number	Percent
2011 National Household Survey	1	United Kingdom	595	21.7
	2	United States	445	16.2
	3	Germany	330	12.0
	4	Netherlands	125	4.6
	5	Australia	120	4.4
	6	Poland	115	4.2
	7	Philippines	115	4.2
	8	Viet Nam	80	2.9
	9	China	75	2.7
	10	New Zealand	75	2.7
	10	Total	2,075	75.6
2016 Census of Population	1	United States	515	16.5
	2	United Kingdom	515	16.5
	3	Philippines	385	12.3
	4	Germany	375	12.0
	5	China	145	4.6
	6	Netherlands	135	4.3
	7	Switzerland	105	3.4
	8	India	70	2.2
	9	Republic of South Africa	55	1.8
	10	Czech Republic	45	1.4
	10	Total	2,345	75.2
Note 1 “Established immigrant” refers to an immigrant who obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status at least five years prior to a given census. In the 2016 Census, it is an immigrant who obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status before 2011. Return to note 1 referrer Note 2 The immigrant population with English as their first official language spoken (FOLS) does not include the population that has both English and French as their FOLS. Return to note 2 referrer Notes: To ensure the confidentiality of responses collected for the 2016 Census of Population, a random rounding process is used to alter the values reported in individual cells. As a result, when these data are summed or grouped, the total value may not match the sum of the individual values, since the total and subtotals are independently rounded. Similarly, percentage distributions, which are calculated on rounded data, may not necessarily add up to 100%. This table does not include data on non-permanent residents. Sources: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey and 2016 Census of Population.

In the Yukon, there were 3,120 English-speaking established immigrants in 2016.

The share of immigrants from Western countries fell 11.6 percentage points, from 65.8% in 2011 to 54.2% in 2016. In contrast, the proportion of immigrants from Asia rose 9.4 percentage points during this period, from 9.8% to 19.2%.

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20.1 First official language spoken (FOLS)

20.2 Mother tongue

20.3 Language spoken most often at home

20.4 Knowledge of official languages by mother tongue

20.5 Top countries of birth of immigrants

20.5.A Recent and established immigrants with French as their first official language spoken (FOLS)

20.5.B Recent immigrants with English as their first official language spoken (FOLS)

20.5.C Established immigrants with English as first official language spoken (FOLS)

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Immigration and language in Canada, 2011 and 2016 20 Yukon

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20.1 First official language spoken (FOLS)

20.2 Mother tongue

20.3 Language spoken most often at home

20.4 Knowledge of official languages by mother tongue

20.5 Top countries of birth of immigrants

20.5.A Recent and established immigrants with French as their first official language spoken (FOLS)

20.5.B Recent immigrants with English as their first official language spoken (FOLS)

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