Nunavut
Every indicator on Quadranac for Nunavut, 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 | 43,091 | 13 of 13 | 2026 |
| Population 2025 | 42,108 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Population and growth: 1-yr change (%) | 2.33 | 2 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 | 27.6 | 13 of 13 | 2026 |
| Median age: Men+ | 28.1 | 13 of 13 | 2026 |
| Median age: Women+ | 27.1 | 13 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 | 793 | 11 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Deaths | 246 | 13 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Natural increase | 547 | 6 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 | 102 | 13 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Immigration and migration: Net non-permanent residents | 36 | 3 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Net interprovincial migration | 298 | 6 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) | 2.4 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate per 1,000 | 18.7 | 1 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) | 26.8 | 13 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 (%) | 3.8 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| English only (%) | 90.3 | 4 of 13 | 2021 |
| French only (%) | 0.2 | 4 of 13 | 2021 |
| Neither English nor French (%) | 5.7 | 1 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) | 29.5 | 1 of 13 | 2026 |
| Aged 15–64 (%, derived) | 65 | 6 of 13 | 2026 |
| Aged 65 and older (%, derived) | 5.5 | 13 of 13 | 2026 |
| Aged 90 and older (%, derived) | 0.1 | 13 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 | 76.8 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 20–24, births per 1,000 females | 125.2 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 25–29, births per 1,000 females | 119.7 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 30–34, births per 1,000 females | 87 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 35–39, births per 1,000 females | 57.9 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 40–44, births per 1,000 females | 9.9 | 9 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 (%) | 35.4 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Rejected ballots (% of ballots cast) | 1.2 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Liberal (% of valid votes) | 36.7 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Conservative (% of valid votes) | 26 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| NDP (% of valid votes) | 37.3 | 1 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) | 2.33 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Growth, Apr–Jul 2026 (%, derived) | 1.05 | 1 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) | 1,836,993.8 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| Population density per km² | 0 | 12 of 13 | 2021 |
| Occupied by usual residents (% of private dwellings, derived) | 84.7 | 12 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) | 3.2 | 12 of 13 | 2021 |
| Non-permanent residents (% of population, derived) | 0.2 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Arrived before 2001 (% of immigrants, derived) | 27.5 | 12 of 13 | 2001 |
| Arrived 2016 to 2021 (%, derived) | 20.6 | 8 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) | 3.6 | 12 of 13 | 2021 |
| South Asian (%, derived) | 0.5 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Chinese (%, derived) | 0.2 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Black (%, derived) | 1.5 | 9 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) | 73.5 | 2 of 13 | 2021 |
| Muslim (%, derived) | 0.4 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Sikh (%, derived) | 0 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| No religion and secular perspectives (%, derived) | 24.9 | 12 of 13 | 2021 |
| Catholic (%, derived) | 22.5 | 9 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 (%) | 85.8 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| First Nations (% of population) | 0.5 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Métis (% of population) | 0.3 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Inuit (% of population) | 84.3 | 1 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) | 28.3 | 13 of 13 | 2022 |
| Living common law (%, derived) | 25.7 | 1 of 13 | 2022 |
| Single, not living common law (%, derived) | 38.3 | 1 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
96 indicators
Median after-tax income of families by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median after-tax income of families: Economic families ($) | 135,300 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income of families: Couples with children ($) | 160,900 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income of families: Persons not in an economic family ($) | 97,500 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0190-01: Market income, government transfers, total income, income tax and after-tax income by economic family type. Reference period: 2024.
GDP by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP ($ millions, current) | 5,668 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| GDP: Share of Canada (%) | 0.18 | 11 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 ($, current) | 136,763 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222-01: Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2024.
Poverty rate (Market Basket Measure) by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate, all persons (%) | 31.7 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Poverty rate, under 18 (%) | 37.7 | 1 of 12 | 2024 |
| Poverty rate, 18 to 64 (%) | 28.3 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Poverty rate, 65 and over (%) | 31.5 | 1 of 12 | 2024 |
| Number of persons in poverty | 12,100 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0135-01: Low income statistics by age, gender and economic family type. Reference period: 2024.
Income inequality (Gini coefficient) by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini, after-tax income | 0.32 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Gini, total income | 0.35 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Gini, market income | 0.47 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0134-01: Gini coefficients of adjusted market, total and after-tax income. Reference period: 2024.
Market income, transfers and taxes by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median market income ($) | 116,000 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median government transfers ($) | 12,700 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median income tax ($) | 14,500 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income ($) | 109,600 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Average after-tax income ($) | 129,000 | 2 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) | 20.6 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Government consumption (% of GDP, derived) | 50.5 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Business investment (% of GDP, derived) | 30.2 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Net exports (% of GDP, derived) | -12.7 | 8 of 13 | 2024 |
| GDP (C$ millions) | 5,668 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222-01: Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual. Reference period: 2024.
Average weekly earnings by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All employees ($ per week) | 1,782.6 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Salaried employees ($ per week) | 2,274.5 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Employees paid by the hour ($ per week) | 1,439.4 | 1 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 | 4,535 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Battery electric | 2 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric | 4 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Battery electric (% of light vehicles, derived) | 0.04 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Light vehicles per 1,000 population (derived) | 108 | 13 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.
Job vacancies by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job vacancy rate (%) | 2.3 | 10 of 11 | 2026-08 |
| Job vacancies | 440 | 11 of 11 | 2026-08 |
| Payroll employees | 18,795 | 13 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.
Electricity generation by source by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity generated (GWh, derived) | 590 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Solar (% of generation, derived) | 0 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Combustible fuels (% of generation, derived) | 100 | 1 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) | 717,836 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Retail sales 2024 ($ thousands) | 676,181 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Change (%, derived) | 6.2 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 20-10-0056-01: Monthly retail trade sales by province and territory. Reference period: 2025.
Income of individuals by gender, by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median income, all ($) | 43,400 | 9 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median income, men+ ($) | 37,800 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median income, women+ ($) | 51,300 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women's median as % of men's (derived) | 135.7 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Average income, all ($) | 65,100 | 4 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) | 102.2 | 1 of 13 | 2017 |
| Compensation per hour worked ($) | 58.75 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Average annual hours worked per job | 1,956 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Jobs, business sector | 13,765 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0480-01: Labour productivity and related measures by business sector industry and by non-commercial activity consistent with the industry accounts (inactive). Reference period: 2024.
Business openings and closures by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active businesses | 376 | 13 of 13 | July 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 33-10-0270-01: Experimental estimates for business openings and closures for Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, seasonally adjusted. Reference period: July 2026 (monthly, seasonally adjusted).
Light vehicles by type by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars (% of light vehicles, derived) | 4.4 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Multi-purpose vehicles (% of light vehicles, derived) | 39.2 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Pickup trucks (% of light vehicles, derived) | 50 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Vans (% of light vehicles, derived) | 6.4 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Hybrid electric (% of light vehicles, derived) | 0.5 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 23-10-0308-01: Vehicle registrations, by type of vehicle and fuel type. Reference period: 2025.
Gold, copper, potash and other minerals by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold ($ millions) | 3,744.6 | 3 of 6 | 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 ($, derived) | 74,317 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| General public services, incl. debt interest (% of spending, derived) | 15.8 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Public order and safety (% of spending, derived) | 5.5 | 6 of 13 | 2024 |
| Economic affairs, incl. transport (% of spending, derived) | 18.6 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Environmental protection (% of spending, derived) | 0.7 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Housing and community amenities (% of spending, derived) | 3.6 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Health (% of spending, derived) | 30.5 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
| Recreation, culture and religion (% of spending, derived) | 2.4 | 4 of 13 | 2024 |
| Education (% of spending, derived) | 11.4 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Social protection (% of spending, derived) | 11.5 | 8 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 10-10-0005-01: Canadian Classification of Functions of Government (CCOFOG) by consolidated government component
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2024.
Provincial and local spending per person by function, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health per resident ($, derived) | 22,681 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Hospital services per resident ($, derived) | 9,748 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Education per resident ($, derived) | 8,469 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Primary and secondary education per resident ($, derived) | 5,067 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Social protection per resident ($, derived) | 8,518 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Transport per resident ($, derived) | 3,692 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Public debt transactions per resident ($, derived) | 386 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Environmental protection per resident ($, derived) | 507 | 4 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.
Gold, copper, nickel and potash output by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (kg) | 22,633 | 3 of 7 | 2025, preliminary |
| Copper (tonnes) | 0 | 6 of 9 | 2025, preliminary |
| Nickel (tonnes) | 0 | 5 of 9 | 2025, preliminary |
| Zinc (tonnes) | 0 | 5 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.
How people commute to work by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car, truck or van (% of commuters, derived) | 52 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Public transit (%, derived) | 0.9 | 12 of 13 | 2021 |
| Walked (%, derived) | 35.9 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| Bicycle (%, derived) | 0.2 | 12 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) | 87.4 | 1 of 13 | 2021 |
| 60 minutes or more (%, derived) | 1.2 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Average commute (minutes) | 8.3 | 13 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) | 48.94 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Construction (%) | 9.27 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Manufacturing (%) | 0.32 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Education, health and public administration (%, derived) | 23.29 | 9 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) | 1,168.2 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Merchandise imports ($ millions, derived) | 245.3 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Trade balance ($ millions, derived) | 922.9 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Exports to the United States (%, derived) | 0 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Exports to China (%, derived) | 0 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Imports from the United States (%, derived) | 18 | 12 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.
Health
43 indicators
New cancer cases by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All cancers, rate per 100,000 | 232.2 | 12 of 12 | 2023 |
| Lung and bronchus, rate per 100,000 | 73.3 | 5 of 12 | 2023 |
| Colorectal, rate per 100,000 | 48.9 | 10 of 12 | 2023 |
| Breast, rate per 100,000 | 24.4 | 12 of 12 | 2023 |
| New cancer cases, all sites | 95 | 12 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 (%) | 56.4 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Moderately or severely food insecure (%) | 53.2 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Food insecure, under 18 (%) | 67.6 | 1 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 | 21.2 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Infant deaths | 16 | 9 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0713-01: Infant deaths and mortality rates, by age group. Reference period: 2024.
Leading causes of death by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All causes (per 100,000, age-standardized) | 1,499.6 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Cancer (malignant neoplasms) | 429.6 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Heart disease | 246.5 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Dementia | 8.3 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Unintentional injuries | 54.7 | 3 of 13 | 2024 |
| Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) | 79.2 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 111.3 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Diabetes | 4.6 | 13 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.
Cancer deaths by type of cancer by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 118 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Colorectal cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 89.5 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Pancreatic cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 4.6 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Breast cancer, women (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 10.2 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Prostate cancer, men (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 0 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Blood and lymphatic cancers (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 33.4 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Liver cancer (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 13.3 | 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.
Injury, overdose, suicide and homicide deaths by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle accidents (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 30.7 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Falls (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 0 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Accidental poisoning (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 8.5 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
| Suicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 58.2 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Homicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 5.3 | 1 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) | 0 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| Parkinson's disease (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 27.8 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Influenza and pneumonia (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 42.3 | 2 of 13 | 2024 |
| Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 17.8 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Kidney disease (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 41.8 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Sepsis (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 2.2 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
| COVID-19 (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 8.3 | 13 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) | 1,443 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women, all causes (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 1,583.5 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Men, suicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 93 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women, suicide (deaths per 100,000, age-standardized) | 23.2 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Ratio of men's to women's all-cause death rate (derived) | 0.91 | 13 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.
Food insecurity by group and province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| People 65 and over (% food insecure) | 40.4 | 1 of 12 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0835-01: Food insecurity by selected demographic characteristics. Reference period: 2024.
Education
18 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 (%) | 42 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Upper secondary / non-tertiary (%) | 24 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Tertiary (%) | 33 | 13 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 (%) | 28 | 11 of 11 | 2023/2024 |
| On-time, girls (%) | 28 | 11 of 11 | 2023/2024 |
| On-time, boys (%) | 28 | 11 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.
Public, private and home-schooled students by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public schools (%, derived) | 100 | 1 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Students, regular programs for youth | 10,923 | 11 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 | 837 | 12 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Women (%) | 70.4 | 12 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Educators in public schools: Full-time (%) | 98.2 | 1 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 ($) | 23,535 | 3 of 13 | 2022/2023 |
| College and CEGEP, per student ($) | 63,729 | 2 of 12 | 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.
University and college education by age and gender, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 25–34 with tertiary education (%) | 23 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Ages 55–64 with tertiary education (%) | 28 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| University and college education by age and gender, Canada: Women+ 25–64 with tertiary education (%) | 39 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| University and college education by age and gender, Canada: Men+ 25–64 with tertiary education (%) | 28 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| University and college education by age and gender, Canada: Bachelor's degree or higher, 25–64 (%, derived) | 15 | 13 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
11 indicators
Core housing need by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core housing need: All households (%) | 45 | 1 of 13 | 2018 |
| Core housing need: Owners (%) | 28 | 1 of 13 | 2018 |
| Core housing need: Renters (%) | 49 | 1 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.
Building permits by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value of permits ($ thousands) | 217,911 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Residential ($ thousands) | 89,969 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| Non-residential ($ thousands) | 127,943 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
| New dwelling units | 153 | 12 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0292-01: Building permits, by type of structure and type of work. Reference period: 2025.
Homes owned by non-residents by province, Canada
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned by non-residents, all residential properties (%) | 1.7 | 6 of 7 | 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.
Households spending 30% or more on shelter by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spending 30% or more of income on shelter (%, derived) | 5.7 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Households spending 30% or more on shelter: Owners (%, derived) | 7.3 | 13 of 13 | 2021 |
| Households spending 30% or more on shelter: Renters (%, derived) | 5.3 | 13 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.
Crime & Justice
65 indicators
Crime Severity Index by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 461.22 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Violent CSI | 719.01 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Non-violent CSI | 362.08 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Total CSI, change from previous year (%) | 9.52 | 1 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 | 16.73 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Homicide victims | 7 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Homicide rate, change from previous year (%) | 73.24 | 3 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) | 7,831.7 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Assault with weapon or bodily harm (level 2) (per 100,000) | 2,161.1 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Sexual assault (level 1) (per 100,000) | 590.49 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Robbery (per 100,000) | 47.81 | 6 of 13 | 2025 |
| Uttering threats (per 100,000) | 2,373.9 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Criminal harassment (per 100,000) | 222.33 | 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.
Property crime by type, provinces and territories
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking and entering (per 100,000) | 1,056.7 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Motor vehicle theft (per 100,000) | 320.34 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
| Theft $5,000 or under (per 100,000) | 1,381.8 | 8 of 13 | 2025 |
| Shoplifting $5,000 or under (per 100,000) | 437.49 | 9 of 13 | 2025 |
| Fraud (per 100,000) | 396.84 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Mischief (per 100,000) | 24,850.6 | 1 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 (%) | 46.14 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime clearance rates: Violent weighted clearance rate (%) | 62.62 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime clearance rates: Non-violent weighted clearance rate (%) | 33.06 | 1 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 | 112.46 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Youth violent CSI | 133.86 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Youth non-violent CSI | 97.31 | 1 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) | 122.3 | 10 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Of which on remand | 87 | 10 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Incarceration rate per 100,000 adults | 470.72 | 1 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Adults under community supervision (average daily count) | 451.4 | 10 of 12 | 2023/2024 |
| Probation rate per 100,000 adults | 1,737.2 | 1 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) | 57,616.5 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Police-reported crime rates: Violent crime rate (per 100,000) | 14,702.4 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Property crime rate (per 100,000) | 28,264.4 | 1 of 13 | 2025 |
| Impaired driving rate (per 100,000) | 1,812.1 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Drug violations rate (per 100,000) | 568.97 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Criminal Code incidents, excl. traffic | 24,101 | 10 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 | 11,402.1 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women and girls, per 100,000 | 14,821.8 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Men and boys, per 100,000 | 8,080.3 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Victims | 4,693 | 10 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 | 365.8 | 2 of 13 | 2025 |
| Police officers | 153 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Civilian and other personnel | 32 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Women among officers (%, derived) | 24.8 | 3 of 13 | 2025 |
| Criminal Code incidents per officer | 146 | 1 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 | 5,786.4 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Women and girls, intimate partner violence victims per 100,000 | 9,812.8 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Men and boys, intimate partner violence victims per 100,000 | 1,862.7 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Non-intimate-partner violence victims per 100,000 | 8,648.9 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Intimate partner violence victims | 1,791 | 10 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 ($) | 905 | 3 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Adult corrections spending: Total operating expenditures ($ thousands) | 47,861 | 9 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Custodial services ($ thousands) | 40,512 | 9 of 13 | 2023/2024 |
| Community supervision ($ thousands) | 2,844 | 12 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 (%) | 37 | 11 of 12 | 2024/2025 |
| Stayed or withdrawn (%, derived) | 59.3 | 2 of 12 | 2024/2025 |
| Acquitted (%, derived) | 2.5 | 2 of 12 | 2024/2025 |
| Completed cases | 1,332 | 10 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 | 107.6 | 13 of 13 | 2025 |
| Cybercrime incidents | 45 | 13 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 ($, derived) | 1,665 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Fire protection per resident ($, derived) | 24 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Law courts per resident ($, derived) | 917 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Prisons per resident ($, derived) | 1,110 | 1 of 13 | 2024 |
| Public order and safety, total per resident ($, derived) | 4,078 | 1 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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