Canadian Statistics : National Household Survey 2011
Information about the National Household Survey
Between May and August 2011, Statistics Canada conducted the National Household Survey (NHS) for the first time. This voluntary, self-administered survey was introduced as a replacement for the 2011 long census questionnaire, which was not conducted in 2011. The NHS is designed to collect social and economic data about the Canadian population.
The NHS questionnaire contained 64 questions and included the following topics:
Basic demographics
Families& Households
Activity limitations
Ethnic diversity & immigration
Language
Aboriginal peoples
Mobility & migration
Education
Labour
Place of work & commuting to work
Income & earnings
Housing & shelter costs
National Household Survey (NHS)
- National Household Survey: Data Tablesprovide statistical information by demographic, social and economic characteristics of Canadians.
- National Household Survey: Geography Seriesprovide access to topical data by geographic unit.
- National Household Survey: Profileprovides a comprehensive statistical overview of the various levels of geography. Search by geographic place name. The Profiles are also searchable at the Canadian Census Analyser.
- National Household Survey: Analytical Productsprovide an analysis of key findings by topic and where applicable, this analysis is accompanied by short articles.
Geographic Area Suppression Lists
In order to ensure non-disclosure of individual respondent identity and characteristics and to limit the dissemination of data of unacceptable quality, geographic area are suppressed or removed from the data and analytical products. If you are unable to find statistics for a specific geogrpahic area check the Geographic area suppression lists to determine that the statistics are in fact avaiable for that area.