Research Guides: JGI216: Globalization and Urban Change: Urban statistics

Toronto statistics

Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles
Statistics Canada - Census Profiles
Search "census profiles" to see overview of specific communities. Searchable by name or postal code.

Census Profiles 2016
To compare cities - choose city, select CMA. "Change geography" in Province column and search for 2nd city, choose CMA. This generates comparable results. "Select a view" allows you to limit to a variable.
Data tables 2016
Check here to browse themes and detailed census products for your Comparing Cities assignment. Hint: not all census products cover Census Metropolitan Areas.
Statistics Canada Data Search (CANSIM)
Provides access to Statistics Canada data beyond the Census. Use the filters on the left to limit the geography to "Census Metropolitan Areas" & the Subjects filter on the left to explore different topics. Click on the "Tables" tab in the centre of the screen to explore statistical tables. From here you can explore different variables.
Annual demographic estimates by census metropolitan area, age and sex, based on the Standard Geographical Classification
Basic demographic data for cities between Census years.
2016 Census Dictionary
Definitions of variables & helpful methodological information about how Census questions were asked

American Fact Finder
Select and compare census information. May be downloaded to a spreadsheet.

UNdata
Use the search box to search for the name of the city that you are interested in.
State of the World Cities
United Nations publication. Free download of PDF.
UN-Habitat Urban Data
United Nations, Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs
International urban agglomeration information, 1950+.
OECD Stat
Navigate to metropolitan areas, hit "customize" and select "variables" to see the full range of variables available.