British Columbia
Every indicator on Quadranac for British Columbia, Canada, with its rank among the provinces and territories and a link to the full table. Values are as published by the source agency. Ranks are derived: 1 = highest, out of the provinces and territories that have data in that table (some tables cover only the provinces, or fewer areas).
Population
59 indicators
Population and growth by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2026 | 5,710,598 | 3 of 13 | 2026 |
| Population 2025 | 5,702,544 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Population and growth: 1-yr change (%) | 0.14 | 12 of 13 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2026.
Median age by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age, total | 41.8 | 5 of 13 | 2026 |
| Median age: Men+ | 40.8 | 5 of 13 | 2026 |
| Median age: Women+ | 42.9 | 5 of 13 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2026.
Births, deaths and natural increase by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 45,568 | 4 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Deaths | 43,455 | 3 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Natural increase | 2,113 | 5 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0008-01: Estimates of the components of demographic growth, annual. Reference period: 2025/2026.
Immigration and migration by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration and migration: Immigrants | 45,803 | 4 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Immigration and migration: Net non-permanent residents | -31,807 | 12 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Net interprovincial migration | 6,928 | 2 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0008-01: Estimates of the components of demographic growth, annual. Reference period: 2025/2026.
Fertility and birth rates by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (children per female) | 1.04 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate per 1,000 | 7.9 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0418-01: Crude birth rate, age-specific fertility rates and total fertility rate (live births). Reference period: 2025.
Mean age of mothers at childbirth by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age of mother at delivery (years) | 32.7 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0417-01: Mean age of mother at time of delivery (live births). Reference period: 2025.
Knowledge of official languages by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| English and French (%) | 6.6 | 9 of 13 | 2021 |
| English only (%) | 90.1 | 6 of 13 | 2021 |
| French only (%) | 0 | 11 of 13 | 2021 |
| Neither English nor French (%) | 3.3 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 15-10-0004-01: Population by knowledge of official languages and geography, 1951 to 2021. Reference period: 2021.
Age structure by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 0–14 (%, derived) | 13 | 12 of 13 | 2026 |
| Aged 15–64 (%, derived) | 65.9 | 4 of 13 | 2026 |
| Aged 65 and older (%, derived) | 21.1 | 6 of 13 | 2026 |
| Aged 90 and older (%, derived) | 1 | 1 of 13 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2026.
Birth rates by age of mother by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 15–19, births per 1,000 females | 1.8 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 20–24, births per 1,000 females | 13.8 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 25–29, births per 1,000 females | 44.1 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 30–34, births per 1,000 females | 79.1 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 35–39, births per 1,000 females | 56 | 5 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 40–44, births per 1,000 females | 12.8 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0418-01: Crude birth rate, age-specific fertility rates and total fertility rate (live births). Reference period: 2025.
2025 federal election turnout and results by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voter turnout, 2025 (%) | 69.2 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Rejected ballots (% of ballots cast) | 0.6 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Liberal (% of valid votes) | 41.8 | 9 of 13 | 2025 |
| Conservative (% of valid votes) | 41.2 | 5 of 13 | 2025 |
| NDP (% of valid votes) | 13 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Elections Canada, Forty-fifth General Election 2025: Official Voting Results, Tables 3, 4 and 9. Reference period: 2025.
Population change by quarter by province and territory, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change, July 2025 to July 2026 (%, derived) | 0.14 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Growth, Apr–Jul 2026 (%, derived) | 0.12 | 11 of 13 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01: Population estimates, quarterly. Reference period: 2026-07.
Land area and population density by province and territory, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land area (km²) | 920,686.6 | 4 of 13 | 2021 |
| Population density per km² | 5.4 | 7 of 13 | 2021 |
| Occupied by usual residents (% of private dwellings, derived) | 92.3 | 3 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0015-01: Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census subdivisions and dissemination areas. Reference period: 2021.
Immigrants and period of immigration by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants and period of immigration: Immigrants (% of population, derived) | 29 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
| Non-permanent residents (% of population, derived) | 3.5 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
| Arrived before 2001 (% of immigrants, derived) | 52.2 | 2 of 13 | 2001 |
| Arrived 2016 to 2021 (%, derived) | 13.8 | 13 of 13 | 2016 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0347-01: Immigrant status and period of immigration by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts. Reference period: 2021.
Racialized population by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racialized (visible minority) (%, derived) | 34.4 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| South Asian (%, derived) | 9.6 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
| Chinese (%, derived) | 11.2 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| Black (%, derived) | 1.3 | 11 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0351-01: Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts. Reference period: 2021.
Religion by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian (%, derived) | 34.3 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Muslim (%, derived) | 2.6 | 4 of 13 | 2021 |
| Sikh (%, derived) | 5.9 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| No religion and secular perspectives (%, derived) | 52.1 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
| Catholic (%, derived) | 12 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0353-01: Religion by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts. Reference period: 2021.
Indigenous population by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous identity (%) | 5.9 | 8 of 13 | 2021 |
| First Nations (% of population) | 3.7 | 6 of 13 | 2021 |
| Métis (% of population) | 2 | 7 of 13 | 2021 |
| Inuit (% of population) | 0 | 11 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0292-01: Indigenous identity by registered or treaty Indian status, geography, and gender: Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2021.
Marital status of people 15 and over by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married, not separated (%, derived) | 47.3 | 7 of 13 | 2022 |
| Living common law (%, derived) | 9.6 | 9 of 13 | 2022 |
| Single, not living common law (%, derived) | 27.9 | 9 of 13 | 2022 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0060-01: Estimates of population as of July 1st, by marital status or legal marital status, age and sex. Reference period: 2022.
Economy & Labour
227 indicators
Unemployment rate by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.2 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Participation rate (%) | 65 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment rate (%) | 60.9 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0327-01: Labour force characteristics by gender and detailed age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Employment and labour force by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour force (000s) | 3,140.8 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment (000s) | 2,946.2 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment and labour force: Full-time (000s) | 2,348.4 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment and labour force: Part-time (000s) | 597.8 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0327-01: Labour force characteristics by gender and detailed age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Median after-tax income of families by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median after-tax income of families: Economic families ($) | 113,000 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income of families: Couples with children ($) | 136,700 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income of families: Persons not in an economic family ($) | 42,600 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0190-01: Market income, government transfers, total income, income tax and after-tax income by economic family type. Reference period: 2024.
GDP by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP ($ millions, current) | 429,089 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| GDP: Share of Canada (%) | 13.8 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222-01: Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual. Reference period: 2024.
GDP per capita by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita ($, current) | 75,821 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222-01: Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2024.
Poverty rate (Market Basket Measure) by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate, all persons (%) | 13 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Poverty rate, under 18 (%) | 12.6 | 6 of 12 | 2024 |
| Poverty rate, 18 to 64 (%) | 14.8 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Poverty rate, 65 and over (%) | 7.5 | 3 of 12 | 2024 |
| Number of persons in poverty | 720,100 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0135-01: Low income statistics by age, gender and economic family type. Reference period: 2024.
Consumer price inflation by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation 2025 (%, derived) | 2.1 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| CPI 2025 (2002=100) | 158.5 | 10 of 10 | 2025 |
| CPI 2024 (2002=100) | 155.2 | 10 of 10 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0005-01: Consumer Price Index, annual average, not seasonally adjusted. Reference period: 2025.
Average and median wages by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median hourly wage ($) | 32.49 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Average hourly wage ($) | 37.95 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Median weekly wage ($) | 1,200 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
| Average weekly wage ($) | 1,378.7 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0064-01: Employee wages by industry, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Income inequality (Gini coefficient) by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini, after-tax income | 0.31 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Gini, total income | 0.35 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Gini, market income | 0.43 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0134-01: Gini coefficients of adjusted market, total and after-tax income. Reference period: 2024.
Market income, transfers and taxes by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median market income ($) | 71,600 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median government transfers ($) | 7,600 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median income tax ($) | 8,600 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income ($) | 75,800 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Average after-tax income ($) | 96,300 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0190-01: Market income, government transfers, total income, income tax and after-tax income by economic family type. Reference period: 2024.
GDP by type of spending, provinces and territories
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household consumption (% of GDP, derived) | 59.8 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Government consumption (% of GDP, derived) | 20.1 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| Business investment (% of GDP, derived) | 21.1 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Net exports (% of GDP, derived) | -8.4 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| GDP (C$ millions) | 429,089 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222-01: Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual. Reference period: 2024.
Household spending by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household spending: Total expenditure ($) | 107,797 | 3 of 10 | 2023 |
| Household spending: Total current consumption ($) | 82,715 | 2 of 10 | 2023 |
| Shelter ($) | 28,827 | 2 of 10 | 2023 |
| Food ($) | 12,188 | 5 of 10 | 2023 |
| Transportation ($) | 12,566 | 4 of 10 | 2023 |
| Health care ($) | 3,119 | 5 of 10 | 2023 |
| Income taxes ($) | 17,314 | 4 of 10 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0222-01: Household spending, Canada, regions and provinces. Reference period: 2023.
Average weekly earnings by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All employees ($ per week) | 1,305.4 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Salaried employees ($ per week) | 1,767.7 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Employees paid by the hour ($ per week) | 1,000.8 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0204-01: Average weekly earnings by industry, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Vehicle registrations and electric vehicles by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light vehicles registered | 3,461,187 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Battery electric | 155,977 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric | 47,259 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Battery electric (% of light vehicles, derived) | 4.51 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Light vehicles per 1,000 population (derived) | 607 | 9 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 23-10-0308-01: Vehicle registrations, by type of vehicle and fuel type
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2025.
Self-employment and public sector jobs by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed (% of employment, derived) | 15.4 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Public sector employees (% of employment, derived) | 20.8 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Private sector employees (% of employment, derived) | 63.8 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Self-employment and public sector jobs: Total employment (000s) | 2,946.2 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0027-01: Employment by class of worker, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Union membership and coverage by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unionization rate (%) | 28.9 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Union coverage rate (%) | 30.5 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Union members (000s) | 721.2 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employees (000s) | 2,491.9 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0129-01: Union status by geography. Reference period: 2025.
Job vacancies by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job vacancy rate (%) | 3.1 | 3 of 11 | 2026-08 |
| Job vacancies | 78,405 | 3 of 11 | 2026-08 |
| Payroll employees | 2,460,325 | 3 of 13 | 2026-08 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0432-01: Job vacancies, payroll employees, and job vacancy rate by provinces and territories, monthly, adjusted for seasonality. Reference period: 2026-08.
Employment by industry by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (%, derived) | 8.9 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Manufacturing (%, derived) | 6.3 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Wholesale and retail trade (%, derived) | 14.8 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Transportation and warehousing (%, derived) | 5.3 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Finance, insurance and real estate (%, derived) | 6.4 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
| Professional, scientific and technical (%, derived) | 10.6 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
| Educational services (%, derived) | 7.6 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Health care and social assistance (%, derived) | 14 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Accommodation and food services (%, derived) | 6.5 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
| Public administration (%, derived) | 5.3 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Forestry, fishing, mining, oil and gas (%, derived) | 1.5 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Agriculture (%, derived) | 0.6 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employed (thousands) | 2,946.2 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0023-01: Labour force characteristics by industry, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Electricity generation by source by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity generated (GWh, derived) | 65,516 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Hydro (% of generation, derived) | 88.6 | 4 of 11 | 2025 |
| Wind (% of generation, derived) | 3 | 10 of 12 | 2025 |
| Solar (% of generation, derived) | 0.1 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Combustible fuels (% of generation, derived) | 8.3 | 9 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 25-10-0020-01: Electric power, annual generation by class of producer. Reference period: 2025.
Retail sales by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail sales 2025 ($ thousands) | 115,393,375 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Retail sales 2024 ($ thousands) | 108,424,927 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Change (%, derived) | 6.4 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 20-10-0056-01: Monthly retail trade sales by province and territory. Reference period: 2025.
Farms by type by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oilseed and grain (% of farms, derived) | 2.6 | 7 of 10 | 2021 |
| Cattle ranching and farming (% of farms, derived) | 17.5 | 10 of 10 | 2021 |
| Farms by type: Other crops, incl. hay (% of farms, derived) | 19.1 | 3 of 10 | 2021 |
| Farms by type: Other animals, incl. horses and bees (% of farms, derived) | 14.8 | 1 of 10 | 2021 |
| Greenhouse, nursery and flowers (% of farms, derived) | 7.4 | 3 of 10 | 2021 |
| Fruit and tree nuts (% of farms, derived) | 19.2 | 2 of 10 | 2021 |
| Vegetables and melons (% of farms, derived) | 6.8 | 4 of 10 | 2021 |
| Poultry and eggs (% of farms, derived) | 8 | 1 of 10 | 2021 |
| Hogs and pigs (% of farms, derived) | 0.6 | 4 of 10 | 2021 |
| Sheep and goats (% of farms, derived) | 4 | 2 of 10 | 2021 |
| Farms | 15,841 | 5 of 10 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 32-10-0231-01: Farms classified by farm type, Census of Agriculture, 2021. Reference period: 2021.
Farm area and land use by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm area (hectares) | 2,285,729 | 6 of 10 | 2021 |
| Average farm size (acres) | 357 | 6 of 10 | 2021 |
| Land in crops (% of farm area, derived) | 24.4 | 10 of 10 | 2021 |
| Tame or seeded pasture (%, derived) | 7.8 | 3 of 10 | 2021 |
| Summerfallow (%, derived) | 0.2 | 4 of 10 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 32-10-0153-01: Land use, Census of Agriculture historical data. Reference period: 2021.
Income of individuals by gender, by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median income, all ($) | 46,800 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median income, men+ ($) | 54,600 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median income, women+ ($) | 40,800 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women's median as % of men's (derived) | 74.7 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Average income, all ($) | 63,300 | 5 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0239-01: Income of individuals by age group, gender and income source, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas. Reference period: 2024.
Labour productivity by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour productivity ($ per hour, chained 2017 dollars) | 55.9 | 9 of 13 | 2017 |
| Compensation per hour worked ($) | 44.2 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
| Average annual hours worked per job | 1,678 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Jobs, business sector | 2,343,190 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0480-01: Labour productivity and related measures by business sector industry and by non-commercial activity consistent with the industry accounts (inactive). Reference period: 2024.
Business openings and closures by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening rate (% of active, derived) | 5 | 4 of 12 | July 2026 |
| Closing rate (% of active, derived) | 5.1 | 7 of 12 | July 2026 |
| Active businesses | 155,792 | 3 of 13 | July 2026 |
| Opening businesses | 7,839 | 2 of 12 | July 2026 |
| Closing businesses | 7,931 | 2 of 12 | July 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 33-10-0270-01: Experimental estimates for business openings and closures for Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, seasonally adjusted. Reference period: July 2026 (monthly, seasonally adjusted).
Employment of women and men by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment of women and men: Women+, participation rate (%) | 60.6 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment of women and men: Men+, participation rate (%) | 69.5 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment of women and men: Women+, employment rate (%) | 56.8 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment of women and men: Men+, employment rate (%) | 65.2 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment of women and men: Women+, unemployment rate (%) | 6.2 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment of women and men: Men+, unemployment rate (%) | 6.2 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0327-01: Labour force characteristics by gender and detailed age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Young and older workers by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 15–24, participation rate (%) | 60.3 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 15–24, unemployment rate (%) | 13.4 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 20–24, unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 65 and over, participation rate (%) | 15.9 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 65 and over, employment rate (%) | 15.3 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0327-01: Labour force characteristics by gender and detailed age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Part-time work by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed part time (%) | 20.3 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Part-time work: Women+ employed part time (%) | 27 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Part-time work: Men+ employed part time (%) | 14.3 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 15–24 employed part time (%) | 49.6 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0327-01: Labour force characteristics by gender and detailed age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Inflation by spending category by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food, 2025 (% change, derived) | 3.2 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Food from stores, 2025 (% change, derived) | 3.8 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Restaurant food, 2025 (% change, derived) | 2.3 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Shelter, 2025 (% change, derived) | 2.8 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Rent, 2025 (% change, derived) | 3.5 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Energy, 2025 (% change, derived) | -4.8 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Gasoline, 2025 (% change, derived) | -7.6 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Transportation, 2025 (% change, derived) | 1.1 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0005-01: Consumer Price Index, annual average, not seasonally adjusted. Reference period: 2025.
Wages of women, men and young workers by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages of women, men and young workers: Women+, median hourly wage ($) | 30 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Wages of women, men and young workers: Men+, median hourly wage ($) | 35.1 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
| Wages of women, men and young workers: Women+'s median as % of men+'s (derived) | 85.5 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 15–24, median hourly wage ($) | 20 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 25–54, median hourly wage ($) | 35.92 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Ages 55 and over, median hourly wage ($) | 33.08 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0064-01: Employee wages by industry, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Average hourly wages by industry by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry, fishing, mining, oil and gas, average hourly wage ($) | 48.75 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Construction, average hourly wage ($) | 40.15 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Manufacturing, average hourly wage ($) | 37.57 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Wholesale and retail trade, average hourly wage ($) | 28.61 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
| Health care and social assistance, average hourly wage ($) | 38.24 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Educational services, average hourly wage ($) | 43.32 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Accommodation and food services, average hourly wage ($) | 23.45 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Public administration, average hourly wage ($) | 48.42 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0064-01: Employee wages by industry, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Light vehicles by type by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars (% of light vehicles, derived) | 32.7 | 5 of 13 | 2025 |
| Multi-purpose vehicles (% of light vehicles, derived) | 42.8 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Pickup trucks (% of light vehicles, derived) | 18.1 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Vans (% of light vehicles, derived) | 6.4 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Hybrid electric (% of light vehicles, derived) | 4.1 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 23-10-0308-01: Vehicle registrations, by type of vehicle and fuel type. Reference period: 2025.
Mineral production by province and territory, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value of mineral production, 2025 ($ millions, preliminary; partial totals derived) | 6,066 | 4 of 11 | 2025 |
| Metals ($ millions) | 5,278 | 4 of 7 | 2025, preliminary |
| Aggregates, clay and refractory minerals ($ millions) | 788 | 2 of 9 | 2025, preliminary |
Source: Natural Resources Canada, Preliminary estimate of the mineral production of Canada, by province and territory, 2025 (Mineral Information System, Table G01)
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2025, preliminary.
Gold, copper, potash and other minerals by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold ($ millions) | 2,012.1 | 4 of 6 | 2025, preliminary |
| Sand and gravel ($ millions) | 530.1 | 3 of 6 | 2025, preliminary |
| Stone ($ millions) | 191.7 | 2 of 5 | 2025, preliminary |
Source: Natural Resources Canada, Preliminary estimate of the mineral production of Canada, by province and territory, 2025 (Mineral Information System, Table G01). Reference period: 2025, preliminary.
Provincial and local government spending by function, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spending per resident ($, derived) | 18,134 | 8 of 13 | 2024 |
| General public services, incl. debt interest (% of spending, derived) | 9 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Public order and safety (% of spending, derived) | 5.7 | 5 of 13 | 2024 |
| Economic affairs, incl. transport (% of spending, derived) | 8.3 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| Environmental protection (% of spending, derived) | 2.7 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Housing and community amenities (% of spending, derived) | 1.9 | 5 of 13 | 2024 |
| Health (% of spending, derived) | 38.3 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Recreation, culture and religion (% of spending, derived) | 3.3 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Education (% of spending, derived) | 15.3 | 9 of 13 | 2024 |
| Social protection (% of spending, derived) | 15.6 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 10-10-0005-01: Canadian Classification of Functions of Government (CCOFOG) by consolidated government component
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2024.
Provincial and local spending per person by function, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health per resident ($, derived) | 6,950 | 8 of 13 | 2024 |
| Hospital services per resident ($, derived) | 4,746 | 8 of 13 | 2024 |
| Education per resident ($, derived) | 2,775 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Primary and secondary education per resident ($, derived) | 1,520 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Social protection per resident ($, derived) | 2,828 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
| Transport per resident ($, derived) | 694 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Public debt transactions per resident ($, derived) | 881 | 9 of 13 | 2024 |
| Environmental protection per resident ($, derived) | 488 | 5 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 10-10-0005-01: Canadian Classification of Functions of Government (CCOFOG) by consolidated government component
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2024.
Unemployment and employment rates by province, Canada, October 2026
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 6.3 | 6 of 10 | 2026 |
| Employment rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 60.7 | 5 of 10 | 2026 |
| Participation rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 64.7 | 5 of 10 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0287-01: Labour force characteristics, monthly, seasonally adjusted and trend-cycle. Reference period: 2026-10.
Youth and older-worker unemployment by province, Canada, October 2026
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate, ages 15–24, Oct 2026 (%) | 12.8 | 6 of 10 | 2026 |
| Unemployment rate, ages 25–54, Oct 2026 (%) | 5.2 | 7 of 10 | 2026 |
| Unemployment rate, ages 55 and over, Oct 2026 (%) | 5.9 | 4 of 10 | 2026 |
| Employment rate, ages 15–24, Oct 2026 (%) | 53.1 | 8 of 10 | 2026 |
| Employment rate, ages 55 and over, Oct 2026 (%) | 33.2 | 5 of 10 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0287-01: Labour force characteristics, monthly, seasonally adjusted and trend-cycle. Reference period: 2026-10.
Gold, copper, nickel and potash output by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (kg) | 21,966 | 4 of 7 | 2025, preliminary |
| Silver (kg) | 96,803 | 2 of 6 | 2025, preliminary |
| Copper (tonnes) | 347,075 | 1 of 9 | 2025, preliminary |
| Nickel (tonnes) | 0 | 5 of 9 | 2025, preliminary |
| Zinc (tonnes) | 0 | 5 of 9 | 2025, preliminary |
| Iron ore concentrates (tonnes) | 0 | 2 of 7 | 2025, preliminary |
| Potash, MOP (tonnes) | 0 | 2 of 11 | 2025, preliminary |
| Diamonds (thousand carats) | 0 | 1 of 9 | 2025, preliminary |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 16-10-0022-01: Production of metallic, non-metallic, aggregates, clay and refractory minerals in quantities, annual. Reference period: 2025, preliminary.
Unemployment of women and men by province, Canada, October 2026
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment of women and men: Women+, unemployment rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 5.5 | 8 of 10 | 2026 |
| Unemployment of women and men: Women+, employment rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 57.6 | 5 of 10 | 2026 |
| Unemployment of women and men: Women+, participation rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 60.9 | 5 of 10 | 2026 |
| Unemployment of women and men: Men+, unemployment rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 7 | 6 of 10 | 2026 |
| Unemployment of women and men: Men+, employment rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 63.9 | 4 of 10 | 2026 |
| Unemployment of women and men: Men+, participation rate, Oct 2026 (%) | 68.7 | 4 of 10 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0287-01: Labour force characteristics, monthly, seasonally adjusted and trend-cycle. Reference period: 2026-10.
How people commute to work by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car, truck or van (% of commuters, derived) | 79.9 | 11 of 13 | 2021 |
| Public transit (%, derived) | 9.3 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| Walked (%, derived) | 6.5 | 4 of 13 | 2021 |
| Bicycle (%, derived) | 2 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0457-01: Commuting duration by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2021.
Commuting time to work by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 minutes (% of commuters, derived) | 31.8 | 10 of 13 | 2021 |
| 60 minutes or more (%, derived) | 7.2 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0457-01: Commuting duration by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2021.
GDP by industry group by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resources (ag, mining, utilities) (%, derived) | 7.11 | 8 of 13 | 2025 |
| Construction (%) | 8.89 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Manufacturing (%) | 5 | 9 of 13 | 2025 |
| Education, health and public administration (%, derived) | 19.91 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0400-01: Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by industry, provinces and territories, percentage share. Reference period: 2025.
International merchandise trade by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports ($ millions, derived) | 54,752.5 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Merchandise imports ($ millions, derived) | 76,221.7 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Trade balance ($ millions, derived) | -21,469.2 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Exports to the United States (%, derived) | 50.9 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Exports to China (%, derived) | 19.8 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Imports from the United States (%, derived) | 31 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 12-10-0173-01: International merchandise trade, by trading partner, provinces and territories, and North American Product Classification System (NAPCS). Reference period: 2025.
Research and development spending as a share of GDP by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D spending (% of GDP) | 1.9 | 3 of 11 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 27-10-0359-01: Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (GERD) as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), Canada and provinces, and international comparisons. Reference period: 2023.
Job tenure of employed people by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year (% of employed, derived) | 16.4 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| 20 years or more (%, derived) | 10.8 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Average tenure (months) | 94.5 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0051-01: Job tenure by type of work, gender and age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
How long people have been unemployed by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 weeks (% of unemployed, derived) | 32.1 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
| 52 weeks or more (%, derived) | 9.7 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Average weeks unemployed | 18.5 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0057-01: Duration of unemployment by gender and age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Health
101 indicators
Life expectancy at birth by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth: Both sexes (years) | 81.98 | 3 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth: Males (years) | 79.38 | 3 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth: Females (years) | 84.69 | 1 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0114-01: Life expectancy and other elements of the complete life table, three-year estimates, Canada, all provinces except Prince Edward Island. Reference period: 2022/2024.
Self-rated health and access to care by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health very good or excellent (%) | 50.6 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Mental health very good or excellent (%) | 51.4 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Most days quite a bit or extremely stressful (%) | 22.9 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Obese, adjusted self-reported BMI (%) | 24.8 | 10 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0905-01: Health indicator statistics, annual estimates. Reference period: 2025.
Smoking, drinking, cannabis and vaping by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoker (%) | 8 | 10 of 10 | 2025 |
| Heavy drinking (%) | 16.2 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Cannabis use, past 12 months (%) | 22.8 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
| Vaped, past 30 days (%) | 5.4 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0905-01: Health indicator statistics, annual estimates. Reference period: 2025.
Chronic conditions by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (%) | 17.2 | 10 of 10 | 2025 |
| Diabetes (%) | 7.2 | 10 of 10 | 2025 |
| Arthritis (%) | 15.6 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Asthma (%) | 7.3 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Mood disorder (%) | 8.7 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Anxiety disorder (%) | 11.4 | 10 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0905-01: Health indicator statistics, annual estimates. Reference period: 2025.
New cancer cases by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All cancers, rate per 100,000 | 545.6 | 7 of 12 | 2023 |
| Lung and bronchus, rate per 100,000 | 65.2 | 8 of 12 | 2023 |
| Colorectal, rate per 100,000 | 54.8 | 8 of 12 | 2023 |
| Breast, rate per 100,000 | 71.1 | 6 of 12 | 2023 |
| Prostate, rate per 100,000 | 76.2 | 6 of 11 | 2023 |
| New cancer cases, all sites | 30,090 | 3 of 12 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0111-01: Number and rates of new cases of primary cancer, by cancer type, age group and sex. Reference period: 2023.
Food insecurity by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecure, all persons (%) | 23.2 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Moderately or severely food insecure (%) | 17.4 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Food insecure, under 18 (%) | 32.1 | 9 of 12 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0835-01: Food insecurity by selected demographic characteristics. Reference period: 2024.
Infant mortality by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births | 3.3 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Infant deaths | 145 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0713-01: Infant deaths and mortality rates, by age group. Reference period: 2024.
Life satisfaction by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average life satisfaction (0–10) | 6.8 | 7 of 10 | 2025-04 |
| Rated 8 to 10 (%) | 44.8 | 7 of 10 | 2025-04 |
| Rated 0 to 5 (%) | 23.5 | 5 of 10 | 2025-04 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0843-01: Life satisfaction by gender and province. Reference period: 2025-04.
Premature and avoidable deaths by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature deaths per 100,000 (age-standardized) | 332.2 | 8 of 10 | 2023 |
| Potentially avoidable deaths per 100,000 | 214.1 | 8 of 10 | 2023 |
| Preventable-cause deaths per 100,000 | 151.5 | 7 of 10 | 2023 |
| Treatable-cause deaths per 100,000 | 62.6 | 10 of 10 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0923-01: Premature and potentially avoidable mortality, Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2023.
Access to primary and specialist care by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Has a regular health care provider (%) | 80.2 | 5 of 10 | 2024 |
| Difficulty getting non-urgent primary care (%) | 44.6 | 1 of 10 | 2024 |
| Consulted a specialist (%) | 31.9 | 4 of 10 | 2024 |
| Difficulty getting specialist care (%) | 33.8 | 1 of 10 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0962-01: Health indicators, Survey on Health Care Access and Experiences - Primary and Specialist Care. Reference period: 2024.
Leading causes of death by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All causes (per 100,000, age-standardized) | 739.8 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Cancer (malignant neoplasms) | 189.1 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Heart disease | 123.3 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Dementia | 61.9 | 9 of 13 | 2024 |
| Unintentional injuries | 53.6 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) | 36.1 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 27.5 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Diabetes | 19.9 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0932-01: Deaths and mortality rate (age standardization using 2021 population), by selected grouped causes. Reference period: 2024.
Mental health conditions and unmet need for care by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTSD (%) | 3.1 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder (%) | 1.7 | 8 of 9 | 2025 |
| ADD or ADHD (%) | 6.6 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Eating disorder (%) | 0.9 | 7 of 9 | 2025 |
| Substance use disorder (%) | 1.6 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Unmet need for mental health care (%) | 14.1 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0905-01: Health indicator statistics, annual estimates. Reference period: 2025.
Heart disease, COPD, kidney disease and stroke by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart disease, diagnosed (%) | 4.3 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
| COPD, 35 and over (%) | 2.4 | 9 of 10 | 2025 |
| Chronic kidney disease, 50 and over (%) | 2.1 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Effects of a stroke (%) | 1 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0905-01: Health indicator statistics, annual estimates. Reference period: 2025.
Community belonging, diet, flu shots and life satisfaction by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong sense of community belonging (%) | 61.3 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Satisfied with life (%) | 83.2 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Overweight (%) | 35.1 | 5 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0905-01: Health indicator statistics, annual estimates. Reference period: 2025.
Life expectancy at age 65 by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at 65, both sexes (years) | 21.49 | 1 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
| Life expectancy at age 65: Males (years) | 19.99 | 1 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
| Life expectancy at age 65: Females (years) | 22.94 | 1 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0114-01: Life expectancy and other elements of the complete life table, three-year estimates, Canada, all provinces except Prince Edward Island. Reference period: 2022/2024.
Breastfeeding by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding initiated (%) | 97.2 | 2 of 6 | 2025 |
| Exclusively breastfed for at least 6 months (%) | 47.1 | 3 of 6 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0905-01: Health indicator statistics, annual estimates. Reference period: 2025.
Cancer deaths by type of cancer by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 36.6 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Colorectal cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 19.8 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Pancreatic cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 14.6 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
| Breast cancer, women (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 23.2 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
| Prostate cancer, men (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 28.5 | 9 of 13 | 2024 |
| Blood and lymphatic cancers (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 17.8 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Liver cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 9 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0932-01: Deaths and mortality rate (age standardization using 2021 population), by selected grouped causes. Reference period: 2024.
Injury, overdose, suicide and homicide deaths by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle accidents (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 2.9 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Falls (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 9.6 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Accidental poisoning (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 36.1 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Suicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 7.3 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Homicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 0.3 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0932-01: Deaths and mortality rate (age standardization using 2021 population), by selected grouped causes. Reference period: 2024.
Alzheimer's, flu, liver, kidney and other causes of death by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 19.2 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Parkinson's disease (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 8.9 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Influenza and pneumonia (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 14 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 11 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Kidney disease (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 7.5 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Sepsis (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 3.5 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| COVID-19 (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 10 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0932-01: Deaths and mortality rate (age standardization using 2021 population), by selected grouped causes. Reference period: 2024.
Death rates for men and women by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men, all causes (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 893 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women, all causes (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 607.7 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Men, suicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 11.2 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women, suicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 3.7 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| Ratio of men's to women's all-cause death rate (derived) | 1.47 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0932-01: Deaths and mortality rate (age standardization using 2021 population), by selected grouped causes. Reference period: 2024.
Quality, coordination and cost barriers in health care by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated consultation quality very good or excellent (%) | 68.4 | 10 of 10 | 2024 |
| Rated care coordination very good or excellent (%) | 49.9 | 9 of 10 | 2024 |
| Experienced discrimination in health care (%) | 7.8 | 7 of 10 | 2024 |
| Had unmet health care needs (%) | 25.6 | 2 of 10 | 2024 |
| Skipped or delayed prescriptions due to cost (%) | 14.3 | 3 of 10 | 2024 |
| Has prescription drug insurance (%) | 73.5 | 10 of 10 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0962-01: Health indicators, Survey on Health Care Access and Experiences - Primary and Specialist Care. Reference period: 2024.
Food insecurity by group and province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous people (% food insecure) | 30 | 9 of 9 | 2024 |
| Racialized (visible minority) people (% food insecure) | 25.4 | 10 of 10 | 2024 |
| Black people (% food insecure) | 35.2 | 9 of 9 | 2024 |
| Food insecurity by group and province, Canada: Immigrants, 15 and over (% food insecure) | 24 | 8 of 10 | 2024 |
| Recent immigrants (10 years or less), 15 and over (% food insecure) | 29.7 | 8 of 9 | 2024 |
| People 65 and over (% food insecure) | 12.3 | 8 of 12 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0835-01: Food insecurity by selected demographic characteristics. Reference period: 2024.
Education
40 indicators
Educational attainment of adults 25–64 by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Below upper secondary (%) | 5 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Upper secondary / non-tertiary (%) | 31 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Tertiary (%) | 64 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0130-01: Educational attainment of the population aged 25 to 64, by age group and gender, Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2025.
High school graduation rates by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-time graduation rate (%) | 85 | 7 of 11 | 2023/2024 |
| Extended-time graduation rate (%) | 88 | 8 of 11 | 2023/2024 |
| On-time, girls (%) | 85 | 7 of 11 | 2023/2024 |
| On-time, boys (%) | 84 | 7 of 11 | 2023/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0221-01: True cohort high school graduation rate, on-time and extended-time graduation rates, by gender. Reference period: 2023/2024.
Unemployment and employment by education, provinces
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate, all 25+ (%) | 5.1 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate, high school graduates (%) | 5.8 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate, postsecondary certificate or diploma (%) | 4.8 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate, university degree (%) | 4.6 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment rate, all 25+ (%) | 62.3 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment rate, university degree (%) | 73 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0020-01: Unemployment rate, participation rate and employment rate by educational attainment, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Postsecondary enrolment by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary students | 291,930 | 3 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
| Canadian students | 217,839 | 3 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
| International students | 73,938 | 3 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
| International students (% of total, derived) | 25.3 | 4 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0018-01: Postsecondary enrolments, by registration status, institution type, status of student in Canada and gender. Reference period: 2024/2025.
University tuition fees by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian undergraduate ($) | 7,117 | 7 of 11 | 2026/2027 |
| Canadian graduate ($) | 11,388 | 1 of 10 | 2026/2027 |
| International undergraduate ($) | 40,314 | 2 of 10 | 2026/2027 |
| International graduate ($) | 27,612 | 2 of 10 | 2026/2027 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0045-01: Canadian and international tuition fees by level of study (current dollars). Reference period: 2026/2027.
Public, private and home-schooled students by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public schools (%, derived) | 86.2 | 13 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Private or independent schools (%, derived) | 13.2 | 1 of 10 | 2023/2024 |
| Home-schooled (%, derived) | 0.6 | 9 of 12 | 2023/2024 |
| Students, regular programs for youth | 694,380 | 4 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0109-01: Number of students in elementary and secondary schools, by school type and program type. Reference period: 2023/2024.
Educators in public schools by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educators | 42,120 | 3 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Women (%) | 74.1 | 9 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Educators in public schools: Full-time (%) | 80.9 | 11 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0153-01: Educators in public elementary and secondary schools, by work status, age group and sex. Reference period: 2023/2024.
Spending per student by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and secondary, per student ($) | 14,719 | 12 of 13 | 2022/2023 |
| College and CEGEP, per student ($) | 20,898 | 9 of 12 | 2022/2023 |
| University, per student ($) | 46,559 | 2 of 11 | 2022/2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0293-01: Annual expenditure by educational institutions per student, by educational level, 2022/2023. Reference period: 2022/2023.
International students in colleges and universities by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| International share of all enrolments (%, derived) | 25.3 | 4 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
| Universities (% international, derived) | 24.1 | 3 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
| Colleges (% international, derived) | 27.5 | 4 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
| International students in colleges and universities: Total enrolments | 291,930 | 3 of 10 | 2024/2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0086-01: Postsecondary enrolments, by status of student in Canada, country of citizenship and gender. Reference period: 2024/2025.
University and college education by age and gender, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 25–34 with tertiary education (%) | 68 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 55–64 with tertiary education (%) | 56 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| University and college education by age and gender, Canada: Women+ 25–64 with tertiary education (%) | 73 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| University and college education by age and gender, Canada: Men+ 25–64 with tertiary education (%) | 56 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| University and college education by age and gender, Canada: Bachelor's degree or higher, 25–64 (%, derived) | 43 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0130-01: Educational attainment of the population aged 25 to 64, by age group and gender, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2025.
Housing
77 indicators
Core housing need by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core housing need: All households (%) | 14.6 | 3 of 13 | 2018 |
| Core housing need: Owners (%) | 8.9 | 3 of 13 | 2018 |
| Core housing need: Renters (%) | 27 | 3 of 13 | 2018 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0056-01: Core housing need, by tenure including first-time homebuyer and social and affordable housing status. Reference period: 2018.
Housing starts by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing starts 2025 (derived: sum of quarters) | 44,193 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Single-detached 2025 (derived) | 5,355 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Multiples 2025 (derived) | 38,838 | 3 of 10 | 2025 |
| Housing starts, 2026 Q3 | 11,598 | 4 of 10 | 2026 Q3 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0135-01: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, housing starts, under construction and completions, all areas, quarterly. Reference period: 2025; 2026 Q3.
New housing price index by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Index, house and land (2026-09) | 122.5 | 5 of 10 | 2026 |
| 12-month change (%, derived) | -2.3 | 9 of 10 | 2026-09 |
| Index, house only | 119.2 | 7 of 10 | 2026-09 |
| Index, land only | 120.1 | 2 of 10 | 2026-09 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0205-01: New housing price index, monthly. Reference period: 2026-09.
Satisfaction with dwelling and neighbourhood by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling rated 8–10 (%) | 58 | 8 of 10 | 2024 |
| Dwelling rated 0–5 (%) | 15.5 | 4 of 10 | 2024 |
| Neighbourhood rated 8–10 (%) | 67 | 7 of 10 | 2024 |
| Neighbourhood rated 0–5 (%) | 13.9 | 4 of 10 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0082-01: Dwelling and neighbourhood satisfaction by tenure and dwelling type. Reference period: 2024.
Internet use by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used the internet, 15 and over (%) | 96.9 | 1 of 10 | 2022 |
| Ages 15–24 (%) | 99 | 8 of 10 | 2022 |
| Ages 25–44 (%) | 99.9 | 3 of 10 | 2022 |
| Ages 45–64 (%) | 98.4 | 2 of 10 | 2022 |
| Ages 65 and over (%) | 89.6 | 1 of 10 | 2022 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 22-10-0135-01: Internet use by province and age group. Reference period: 2022.
Internet, computers, phones and vehicles at home by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use from home (%) | 95.8 | 1 of 10 | 2023 |
| Mobile phone (%) | 96.4 | 3 of 10 | 2023 |
| Owned, leased or operated a vehicle (%) | 83.2 | 7 of 10 | 2023 |
| Mobile phone but no landline (%) | 59.3 | 7 of 10 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0228-01: Dwelling characteristics and household equipment at time of interview, Canada, regions and provinces. Reference period: 2023.
Dwellings needing major repairs and crowding by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major repairs needed (%) | 6.3 | 9 of 10 | 2024 |
| Minor repairs needed (%) | 19.6 | 10 of 10 | 2024 |
| Not suitable, crowded (%) | 4.7 | 7 of 10 | 2024 |
| Dwellings needing major repairs and crowding: Renters in not-suitable housing (%) | 6 | 9 of 10 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0081-01: Housing suitability and dwelling condition, by tenure including social and affordable housing. Reference period: 2024.
Building permits by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value of permits ($ thousands) | 25,259,764 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Residential ($ thousands) | 16,415,233 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Non-residential ($ thousands) | 8,844,530 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| New dwelling units | 47,430 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0292-01: Building permits, by type of structure and type of work. Reference period: 2025.
Home ownership, mortgages and dwelling types by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned (% of households) | 66.8 | 9 of 10 | 2023 |
| Owned with a mortgage (% of households) | 37.2 | 6 of 10 | 2023 |
| Owned without a mortgage (% of households) | 29.6 | 7 of 10 | 2023 |
| Rented (% of households) | 33.2 | 2 of 10 | 2023 |
| Single-detached house (% of households) | 39.4 | 10 of 10 | 2023 |
| Apartment (% of households) | 41.7 | 2 of 10 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0228-01: Dwelling characteristics and household equipment at time of interview, Canada, regions and provinces. Reference period: 2023.
Rental vacancy rates and rents by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancy rate, October 2025 (%) | 3.5 | 2 of 10 | 2025 |
| Turnover rate, October 2025 (%) | 14.3 | 4 of 10 | 2025 |
| Average rent, two-bedroom, October 2025 ($) | 2,065 | 1 of 10 | 2025 |
| Change in two-bedroom rent, 2024–2025 (%, fixed sample) | 3.6 | 7 of 9 | 2024–2025 |
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Rental Market Survey 2025, Canada data tables (rmr-canada-2025-en.xlsx), Table 1.0: Rental market indicators, privately initiated apartment structures of three units and over, provinces (centres 10,000+). Reference period: October 2025.
Residential properties by type by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-detached house (% of properties, derived) | 43.7 | 9 of 9 | 2022 |
| Semi-detached house (% of properties, derived) | 1.7 | 7 of 9 | 2022 |
| Row house (% of properties, derived) | 10.5 | 1 of 9 | 2022 |
| Condominium apartment (% of properties, derived) | 21.8 | 1 of 9 | 2022 |
| Mobile home (% of properties, derived) | 1.5 | 7 of 9 | 2022 |
| Property with multiple residential units (% of properties, derived) | 12.2 | 1 of 9 | 2022 |
| Vacant land (% of properties, derived) | 8 | 6 of 9 | 2022 |
| Median assessed value, single-detached houses ($) | 924,000 | 1 of 9 | 2022 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0054-01: Residency ownership and property use by residential property type and period of construction. Reference period: 2022.
Homes owned by non-residents by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned by non-residents, all residential properties (%) | 3.1 | 3 of 7 | 2022 |
| Owned by non-residents, condominium apartments (%) | 5.9 | 1 of 6 | 2022 |
| Owned by non-residents, single-detached houses (%) | 2.1 | 3 of 6 | 2022 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0054-01: Residency ownership and property use by residential property type and period of construction. Reference period: 2022.
Age of residential properties by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 1960 or earlier (% of properties, derived) | 12.4 | 7 of 9 | 1960 |
| Built 2016–2022 (% of properties, derived) | 9.7 | 1 of 9 | 2016–2022 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0054-01: Residency ownership and property use by residential property type and period of construction. Reference period: 2022.
Home internet and TV connection types by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre-optic internet (% of households) | 47.9 | 2 of 10 | 2023 |
| Cable internet (% of households) | 30.4 | 4 of 10 | 2023 |
| Wireless internet (% of households) | 25.8 | 3 of 10 | 2023 |
| Landline telephone (% of households) | 40.5 | 4 of 10 | 2023 |
| Cable TV (% of households) | 36.8 | 5 of 10 | 2023 |
| Satellite TV (% of households) | 1.9 | 10 of 10 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0228-01: Dwelling characteristics and household equipment at time of interview, Canada, regions and provinces. Reference period: 2023.
Household vehicles: owned, leased, cars and trucks by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own a vehicle (% of households) | 78.5 | 4 of 10 | 2023 |
| Own two or more vehicles (% of households) | 36.1 | 5 of 10 | 2023 |
| Own a van or truck (% of households) | 50 | 7 of 10 | 2023 |
| Own a car (% of households) | 51.3 | 1 of 10 | 2023 |
| Lease a vehicle (% of households) | 5.9 | 8 of 10 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0228-01: Dwelling characteristics and household equipment at time of interview, Canada, regions and provinces. Reference period: 2023.
Number of bedrooms in homes by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom (% of households) | 16.8 | 1 of 10 | 2023 |
| Four or more bedrooms (% of households) | 26.7 | 5 of 10 | 2023 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0228-01: Dwelling characteristics and household equipment at time of interview, Canada, regions and provinces. Reference period: 2023.
Rents for new tenants versus sitting tenants by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average rent, turnover units ($) | 2,064 | 1 of 10 | October 2025 |
| Average rent, non-turnover units ($) | 1,746 | 1 of 10 | October 2025 |
| Turnover premium, all units (%, derived) | 18.2 | 4 of 10 | October 2025 |
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Rental Market Survey 2025, Canada data tables (rmr-canada-2025-en.xlsx), Table 6.0: Average rent for turnover and non-turnover units, privately initiated apartment structures of three units and over. Reference period: October 2025.
Households spending 30% or more on shelter by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spending 30% or more of income on shelter (%, derived) | 25.5 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| Households spending 30% or more on shelter: Owners (%, derived) | 19.3 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| Households spending 30% or more on shelter: Renters (%, derived) | 37.8 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0252-01: Shelter-cost-to-income ratio by tenure, household income, household type, housing suitability and dwelling condition: Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2021.
Households in core housing need by province, 2024
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households in core housing need (%) | 15.7 | 1 of 10 | 2024 |
| Households in core housing need: Owners (%) | 8.1 | 1 of 10 | 2024 |
| Households in core housing need: Renters (%) | 29 | 1 of 10 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0085-01: Households and persons in core housing need, Canada, provinces and selected census subdivisions, by tenure including first-time homebuyer and social and affordable housing status. Reference period: 2024.
Crime & Justice
65 indicators
Crime Severity Index by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 92.37 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Violent CSI | 98.02 | 9 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Non-violent CSI | 90.89 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Total CSI, change from previous year (%) | -1.63 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01: Crime severity index and weighted clearance rates, Canada, provinces, territories and Census Metropolitan Areas. Reference period: 2025.
Homicide victims and rates by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate per 100,000 | 1.81 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Homicide victims | 103 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Homicide rate, change from previous year (%) | 9.07 | 5 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0068-01: Number, rate and percentage changes in rates of homicide victims. Reference period: 2025.
Violent crime by type, provinces and territories
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault (level 1) (per 100,000) | 521.63 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Assault with weapon or bodily harm (level 2) (per 100,000) | 183.57 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Sexual assault (level 1) (per 100,000) | 77.56 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Robbery (per 100,000) | 49.48 | 5 of 13 | 2025 |
| Uttering threats (per 100,000) | 297.46 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Criminal harassment (per 100,000) | 50.55 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police. Reference period: 2025.
Property crime by type, provinces and territories
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking and entering (per 100,000) | 281.38 | 9 of 13 | 2025 |
| Motor vehicle theft (per 100,000) | 137.67 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Theft $5,000 or under (per 100,000) | 1,762.5 | 5 of 13 | 2025 |
| Shoplifting $5,000 or under (per 100,000) | 733.02 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Fraud (per 100,000) | 439.35 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Mischief (per 100,000) | 989.06 | 8 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police. Reference period: 2025.
Crime clearance rates by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted clearance rate (%) | 23.01 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime clearance rates: Violent weighted clearance rate (%) | 34.82 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime clearance rates: Non-violent weighted clearance rate (%) | 17.92 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01: Crime severity index and weighted clearance rates, Canada, provinces, territories and Census Metropolitan Areas. Reference period: 2025.
Youth Crime Severity Index by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Crime Severity Index | 30.53 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Youth violent CSI | 44.04 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Youth non-violent CSI | 21.08 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01: Crime severity index and weighted clearance rates, Canada, provinces, territories and Census Metropolitan Areas. Reference period: 2025.
Adults in provincial and territorial corrections
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults in custody (average daily count) | 1,833.4 | 6 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Of which on remand | 1,396.5 | 5 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Incarceration rate per 100,000 adults | 39.71 | 13 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Adults under community supervision (average daily count) | 8,367.7 | 3 of 12 | 2023/2024 |
| Probation rate per 100,000 adults | 158.85 | 11 of 12 | 2023/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0154-01: Average counts of adults in provincial and territorial correctional programs. Reference period: 2023/2024.
Police-reported crime rates by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Code rate, excl. traffic (per 100,000) | 6,943.2 | 8 of 13 | 2025 |
| Police-reported crime rates: Violent crime rate (per 100,000) | 1,530.8 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Property crime rate (per 100,000) | 3,838.6 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Impaired driving rate (per 100,000) | 212.11 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Drug violations rate (per 100,000) | 321.86 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Criminal Code incidents, excl. traffic | 395,594 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police. Reference period: 2025.
Victims of police-reported violent crime by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victims per 100,000, total | 1,040.5 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women and girls, per 100,000 | 1,013.7 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Men and boys, per 100,000 | 1,067.7 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Victims | 59,292 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0211-01: Victims of police-reported violent crime, by gender and age group of victim, province or territory and census metropolitan area. Reference period: 2024.
Police officers and personnel by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police officers per 100,000 population | 160.6 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Police officers | 9,151 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Civilian and other personnel | 3,333 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Women among officers (%, derived) | 21.8 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Criminal Code incidents per officer | 42.7 | 8 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0076-01: Police personnel and selected crime statistics. Reference period: 2025.
Intimate partner violence by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate partner violence victims per 100,000 | 269.1 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women and girls, intimate partner violence victims per 100,000 | 416.6 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Men and boys, intimate partner violence victims per 100,000 | 118.1 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Non-intimate-partner violence victims per 100,000 | 837 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Intimate partner violence victims | 13,753 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0218-01: Victims of police-reported intimate partner and non-intimate partner violence, by gender of victim, province or territory and census metropolitan area. Reference period: 2024.
Adult corrections spending by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily cost per inmate ($) | 418 | 4 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Adult corrections spending: Total operating expenditures ($ thousands) | 383,158 | 3 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Custodial services ($ thousands) | 280,577 | 3 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Community supervision ($ thousands) | 79,358 | 3 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0013-01: Operating expenditures for adult correctional services. Reference period: 2023/2024.
Adult criminal court decisions by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Found guilty (%) | 65 | 3 of 12 | 2024/2025 |
| Stayed or withdrawn (%, derived) | 33.1 | 10 of 12 | 2024/2025 |
| Acquitted (%, derived) | 1.9 | 5 of 12 | 2024/2025 |
| Completed cases | 20,195 | 3 of 12 | 2024/2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0027-01: Adult criminal courts, number of cases and charges by type of decision. Reference period: 2024/2025.
Police-reported cybercrime by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybercrime incidents per 100,000 population | 380.1 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Cybercrime incidents | 21,656 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0002-01: Police-reported cybercrime, number of incidents and rate per 100,000 population, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police. Reference period: 2025.
Police, courts, prisons and fire spending by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police services per resident ($, derived) | 441 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
| Fire protection per resident ($, derived) | 191 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Law courts per resident ($, derived) | 168 | 5 of 13 | 2024 |
| Prisons per resident ($, derived) | 60 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| Public order and safety, total per resident ($, derived) | 1,025 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 10-10-0005-01: Canadian Classification of Functions of Government (CCOFOG) by consolidated government component
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2024.
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