Canadian Census
The Census is an enumeration of people living in all Provinces and Territories. In addition, the Census provides statistical information on topics such as housing, language, ethnicity, education, labour force, and income.
2021 Census
The following tables provide summaries of 2021 census. In each case, tables are included that show community results.
February 9, 2022: Population and Dwelling Counts
- Population and Dwelling Counts - Newstats Release (PDF)
- NWT Population and Dwelling Counts (Infographic)
- Population Counts, by Province and Territory 1996 - 2021 (Excel)
- Community and Dwelling Counts 1981 - 2021 (Excel)
April 27, 2022: Age, Sex at Birth, Gender, Type of Dwelling
- Age, Gender and Type of Dwelling - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Age, Gender, and Type of Dwelling (Infographic)
- Population by Age Group, Gender and Community 2021 (Excel)
- Private Households by Type of Dwelling, Size and Community 2021 (Excel)
July 13, 2022: Families, Households, Marital Status, Canadian Military Experience, and Income
- Families, Households, Military Experience & Income - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Families, Households, Military Experience & Income (Infographic)
- NWT Income (4 Excel Tables)
- Median Income by Province and Territory (4 Excel Tables)
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Income (3 Excel Tables)
- Private Households by Household Type (1 Excel Table)
- Population in Private Households by Family Characteristics (4 Excel Tables)
- Census Families by Family Structure and Size (2 Excel Tables)
- Census Family Structure and Children (3 Excel Tables)
August 17, 2022: Language
- Language - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Language at a Glance (Infographic)
- Ability to Converse (3 Excel Tables)
- Indigenous Language as Mother Tongue by Community, 2011 - 2021 (1 Excel Table)
- Language (4 Excel Tables)
- Mother Tongue (2 Excel Tables)
September 21, 2022: Indigenous Peoples and Housing
- Indigenous Peoples - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Housing - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Indigenous Peoples & Housing (Infographic)
- Population by Indigenous Identity (5 Excel Tables)
- Households in Core Need (3 Excel Tables)
- Housing Conditions (4 Excel Tables)
- Housing Tenure (3 Excel Tables)
October 26, 2022: Immigration, Place of Birth, Citizenship, Ethnocultural and Religious Diversity, Mobility, and Migration
- Mobility, Immigration, Ethnocultural and Religious Diversity - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Mobility, Immigration, Ethnocultural and Religious Diversity (Infographic)
- Immigration (5 Excel Tables)
- Migration (2 Excel Tables)
November 30, 2022: Education, Labour, Language of Work, Commuting, Instruction in the Official Minority Language
- Education, Instruction in the Minority Official Language, and Labour Market - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Education, Instruction in the Minority Official Language, and Labour Market (Infographic)
- Education (7 Excel Tables)
- Labour (8 Excel Tables)
Additional Tables:
2016 Census
The following tables provide summaries of 2016 census information. In each case, tables are included that show community results.
Population Counts - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Population Counts, by Province and Territory 1996 - 2016 (Excel)
- Community and Dwelling Counts 1981 - 2016 (Excel)
Age & Sex and Types of Dwellings - Newstats Release (PDF)
Families, Households and Marital Status - Newstats Release (PDF)
Language
- Indigenous Language as Home Language by Community, 2006 - 2016 (Excel)
- Indigenous Language as Mother Tongue by Community, 2011 - 2016 (Excel)
- Knowledge of Official Languages (4 Excel Tables)
Income - Newstats Release (PDF)
Housing - Newstats Release (PDF)
Indigenous - Newstats Release (PDF)
Education and Labour Market Activity - Newstats Release (PDF)
2011 Census
The following tables provide summaries of 2011 census information. In each case, tables are included that show community results.
Population Counts - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Population and Dwelling Counts (2 Excel Tables)
- Population and Dwelling Counts, by Region and Community (2 Excel Tables)
Language - Newstats Release (PDF)
2011 National Household Survey
The following tables provide summaries of 2011 National Household Survey information released to date. In each case, tables are included that show community results.
Migrant Profile (2 Excel Tables)
Education and Labour Market Activity - Newstats Release (PDF)
2006 Census
The following tables provide summaries of 2006 census information. In each case, tables are included that show community results.
Population Counts - Newstats Release (PDF)
- Population and Dwelling Counts (2 Excel Tables)
- Population and Dwelling Counts, by Region and Community (2 Excel Tables)
Age and Sex - Newstats Release (PDF)
Language, Immigration, Citizenships, and Mobility and Migration - Newstats Release (PDF)
Indigenous Peoples - Newstats Release (PDF)
Labour Market Activity, Industry, Occupation, Education, Language of Work, Place of Work, and Mode of Transportation
Ethnic Origin, and Visible Minorities - Newstats Release (PDF)
Income, Earnings, and Shelter Costs - Newstats Release (PDF)
2001 Census
Population Counts
Age and Sex (2 Excel Tables)
Marital Status, Family Structure and Household Size
- Marital Status (2 Excel Tables)
- Family Status and Characteristics (5 Excel Tables)
- Number of Children (2 Excel Tables)
Aboriginal Identity & Immigrant Status
1996 Census
Information available on the following pages refers to the post-division (April 1, 1999) geography of the Northwest Territories (i.e. excludes Nunavut). Statistics Canada undertakes a national census every five years. For 1996, Census Day was Tuesday, May 14th.
- Population & Dwelling Counts (1 Excel Table)
- Population, by Age & Sex (1 Excel Table)
- Population, by Ethnicity (3 Excel Tables)
- Education Statistics (8 Excel Tables)
- Labour Force Activity (6 Excel Tables)
- Income Statistics (6 Excel Tables)
- Language (4 Excel Tables)
- Mobility & Migration (3 Excel Tables)
- Citizenship & Immigration (3 Excel Tables)
- Ethnicity & Visible Minorities (3 Excel Tables)
- Occupied Private Dwellings (7 Excel Tables)
- Marital Status & Families (6 Excel Tables)
Enumeration
In the Northwest Territories (also the Yukon and the northern portions of some provinces), some places were enumerated during March 1996. Counts were completed at an earlier date in these places to help improve census coverage.