59%
of first-generation Iranian-Canadians still speak Persian at home.
Another 25% have shifted to English or French at home.
39%
of second-generation Iranian-Canadians still speak Persian at home.
English or French at home rises to 51%.
49%
of first-generation Iranian-Canadians identify as Muslim.
Another 40% report no religion or a secular identity.
58%
of second-generation Iranian-Canadians report no religion or a secular identity.
Muslim 31%, Christian 4%.
Persian (mother tongue), Persian (at home) Persian (mother tongue), Eng/Fr (at home) Minority (mother tongue), same (at home) Minority (mother tongue), Eng/Fr (at home) English (mother tongue), English (at home) Other languages
Source: Census PUMF — 2021 Canadian Census
Based on a 2.7% public-use sample of census records.
Estimates for small sub-groups may have limited reliability.
Muslim No religion/Secular Christian Other religions Not stated
Source: Census PUMF — 2021 Canadian Census
Based on a 2.7% public-use sample of census records.
Estimates for small sub-groups may have limited reliability.