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Statistics Canada

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.
Census Profiles 2021
Note: Data is still being added to this tool (new releases being added until end of 2022).
To compare cities - search for a city, select the CMA. Choose "Add a geography" to search for a second CMA. "Add or remove data" allows you to limit to a variable.
Census Data Tables 2016
Check here to browse detailed data tables by theme for your Comparing Cities assignment. Hint: not all census products cover Census Metropolitan Areas.
Census Data Tables 2021
Note: Data is still being added to this tool (new releases being added until end of 2022)
Check here to browse detailed data tables by theme for your Comparing Cities assignment. Hint: not all data tables cover Census Metropolitan Areas.
Statistics Canada Data Search
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
2021 Census Dictionary
Definitions of variables & helpful methodological information about how Census questions were asked

Toronto statistics

Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles

U.S. statistics

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

International statistics

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.

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