Demographics of Toronto

The demographics of Toronto, Ontario, Canada make Toronto one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Data released by Statistics Canada as part of the 2006 census indicated that 49.9% of Toronto's population is foreign-born. According to the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) performed by Statistics Canada, that percentage had dropped - only slightly - to 48.6%. Of the 25 City of Toronto MPs, 11 are of non-British/non-French origin, and in particular: Chinese (3), Jewish (2), East Indian (1), Iranian (1), Italian (1), Pakistani (1), Polish (1), Somali (1).

Demographics of Toronto

The demographics of Toronto, Ontario, Canada make Toronto one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Data released by Statistics Canada as part of the 2006 census indicated that 49.9% of Toronto's population is foreign-born. According to the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) performed by Statistics Canada, that percentage had dropped - only slightly - to 48.6%. Of the 25 City of Toronto MPs, 11 are of non-British/non-French origin, and in particular: Chinese (3), Jewish (2), East Indian (1), Iranian (1), Italian (1), Pakistani (1), Polish (1), Somali (1).