In 2022, 9.9 percent of all Canadians were living in low income. Between 2000 and 2022, the percentage of population with low income experienced a decrease, reaching the lowest value in 2020. The highest share of Canadians with low income was recorded in 2015, with 14.5 percent of the total population.

Low Income Measures

The low income measures (LIMs) were developed by Statistics Canada in the 1990s. They, along with the low income cut-offs (LICOs) and the market basket measure (MBM), were created in order to measure and track the low income population of Canada. With low income measures, individuals are classified as being in low income if their income falls below fifty percent of the median adjusted household income. The median income is adjusted in order to reflect the differing financial needs of households based on the number of its members. The low income measures are a useful tool to compare low income populations between countries as they do not rely on an arbitrary standard of what constitutes the threshold for poverty. Statistics Canada insists that the low income measures are not meant to be representative of a poverty rate. The department has no measure which they define as a measurement of poverty in Canada. Latest data and trends In 2022, around 2.1 million people were living in low income families in Canada. This figure has been fluctuating over the years, both in absolute numbers and in proportion over the total population. More women than men were living in low income families in 2022, though the number of men in low income has risen at twice the rate as that of women. One of the more drastic changes has been the rise in the number of single individuals living in low income, increasing by more than 60 percent since 2000.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the gross domestic product in Canada was around 2.41 trillion U.S. dollars. The economy of Canada Canada is the second biggest country in the world after Russia and the biggest country in North America. Despite its large size, Canada has a relatively small population of just around 35.9 million people. However, the total population in Canada is estimated to grow to around 37.5 million inhabitants in 2020. The standard of living in the country is pretty high, the life expectancy as of 2013 in Canada ranks as one of the highest in the world. In addition, the country ranks number eight on the Human Development Index (HDI) worldwide. All key factors point to a stable and sustainable economy. Not only is Canada’s population increasing, but the economy has been slowly recovering after the global financial crisis in 2008. The unemployment rate in Canada in 2010 was at approximately 8 percent (263696). Today, the unemployment rate in Canada is estimated to be around 6.8 percent, and it is estimated to decrease further. During the financial crisis in 2008, Canada's inflation rate amounted to around 2.4 percent. By 2013, the inflation rate was at less than 1 percent in comparison to the previous year. Canada is considered to be one of the world’s wealthiest countries. By value of private financial wealth, Canada ranked seventh along with Italy. In addition, its gross domestic product per capita in 2014 was among the largest in the world and during the same year, its gross domestic product increased by over 2.5 percent in comparison to the previous year. Canada’s economic growth has been a result of its political stability and economic reforms following the global financial crisis. In the period between 2009 and 2010, Canada was among the leading countries with the highest political stability in the world.

Since 2003, the World Bank publishes the Ease of Doing Business (EDB) Index aimed at measuring the regulatory efficiency and institutional quality of key processes that affect the business environment in a given economy. While highly influential, particularly in the developing world, the EDB has also been faced with criticism and at times controversies. In 2020, the World Bank decided to interrupt temporarily the publication of the EDB report as a result of an audit that revealed politically motivated manipulation of EDB rankings. Over time, Canada’s relative rankings fell from 4th in 2007 to 23rd in 2020 with no significant changes in its business environments or policies. Canada’s rank fall can only be partially explained as other economies such as Georgia and Mauritius surpassed Canada with higher overall rankings. To understand the underlying causes of Canada’s rank declining, the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) commissioned a study to look at Canada’s performance in all 10 areas of the EDB Index. The study also looked at other competitiveness and economic freedom indices (e.g. IMD World Competitiveness Index, World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness report and the Fraser Institute Index of Economic Freedom) and found no such decline in Canada`s performance.

This dataset presents detailed statistical tables from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) conducted by Statistics Canada, with a focus on income levels and housing characteristics across Canada. As a voluntary alternative to the former long-form census, the 2011 NHS maintains a comparable structure, capturing key socio-economic indicators with updated methodologies.

The data covers:

Income distribution, earnings, and employment income

Housing types, ownership, shelter costs, and living conditions

Social and demographic attributes of Canadian residents

The dataset spans multiple geographic levels:

Canada, provinces, and territories

Census metropolitan areas (CMAs) and census agglomerations (CAs)

Census subdivisions with populations exceeding 5,000

This release is part of the NHS Focus on Geography Series, offering easy access to essential results across geographic regions. Data collection occurred in three phases between May and August 2011, using online surveys, paper forms, and follow-up outreach.

Keywords: Income, Housing, Shelter Costs, Census, Labour, Immigration, Education, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Ethnic Origin Subject: Social Sciences License: Custom Dataset Terms DOI: https://doi.org/10.5683/SP3/XAO0KR

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Canada was approximately 110.77 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the ratio rose by around 66.18 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The ratio is forecast to decline by about 6.66 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

The national debt of Canada was about 2.53 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the national debt rose by approximately 2.42 trillion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The national debt will steadily rise by around 457.05 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.

This survey monitors wellbeing among residents of the City of Guelph, located in Ontario, Canada. The survey is a joint initiative of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing in partnership with the City of Guelph. The purpose of the survey is to better understand subjective perceptions of wellbeing of residents in the survey area. The primary objectives of this survey are to (a) gather data on the wellbeing of residents which could be monitored o ver time; and, (b) to provide information on specific aspects of wellbeing that could be used to inform policy issues and community action. The survey provides information based on eight domains of wellbeing, as identified by the Canadian Index of Wellbeing: Community Vitality, Democratic Engagement, Environment, Education, Healthy Populations, Leisure and Culture, Living Standards, and Time Use. The questionnaire collected additional information about socio-economic and household characteristics, and feelings of overall satisfaction with each domain of wellbeing. A total of N=1,390 residents completed the survey.

The 'Canada Per Capita Income' dataset offers a comprehensive collection of data showcasing the average income per person in Canada across numerous years. Its primary objective is to furnish valuable insights into the economic well-being and financial advancement of the Canadian populace. It serves as an invaluable resource for economists, researchers, policymakers, and analysts, facilitating the examination of income distribution trends, evaluation of the effects of economic policies, and the identification of wealth disparities.

The dataset draws its information from dependable and authoritative sources, primarily the official statistical agencies of the Canadian government, notably Statistics Canada. These agencies routinely gather and disseminate data on various economic indicators, including per capita income, through a variety of means such as surveys, censuses, and economic reports.

The motivation behind the creation of this dataset stems from the critical importance of per capita income as a fundamental metric for assessing a nation's standard of living and economic progress. By presenting historical data, this dataset empowers users to monitor Canada's economic journey, discern patterns of growth or decline, and delve into the factors influencing shifts in individual income levels. A thorough understanding of this dataset is crucial in shaping evidence-based policies that promote fair economic opportunities and overall prosperity for all members of the Canadian population.

Persons living in acceptable housing and persons not living in acceptable housing (including persons whose housing falls below one, two or all three standards for affordability, suitability and condition of dwelling), by tenure and other selected sociodemographic characteristics: gender; age group; immigrant status; visible minority group; Indigenous identity; Veteran status; first official language spoken; highest certificate, diploma or degree; main activity; household income quintile; household type of person; size of household of person; and population centres and rural areas.

Study Materials for the project Co-creating Accessible Housing Priorities funded by Accessibility Standards Canada/The Government of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The aim of this project was the development of priorities and actions to improve the state of research, policy, and practice related to accessible housing in Canada for persons with disability or with accessible housing needs. A modified Delphi approach with an expert cross-sectoral panel was used to gain convergence on a set of priorities for advancing the accessible housing field in Canada. This included circulating an anonymous pre-meeting survey (N=49) followed by an in-person planning meeting (N=45). From an initial list of 21 priorities, the expert panel at the in-person meeting identified three clusters of priorities, which included: 1) engaging with all levels of government to support accessible housing efforts; 2) developing educational resources to raise awareness about accessible housing, and creating services to facilitate locating and acquiring accessible housing; and 3) fostering meaningful engagement across key interest groups and sectors to find solutions to enact positive change in this space. The findings provide an initial roadmap for bringing greater cohesion to the accessible housing field, which will enable cross-sectoral partnerships and collective action towards informing the next generation of accessible housing standards, regulations and practices for people with accessible housing needs.

The statistic shows the total population in Canada from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the total population in Canada amounted to about 41.14 million inhabitants. Population of Canada Canada ranks second among the largest countries in the world in terms of area size, right behind Russia, despite having a relatively low total population. The reason for this is that most of Canada remains uninhabited due to inhospitable conditions. Approximately 90 percent of all Canadians live within about 160 km of the U.S. border because of better living conditions and larger cities. On a year to year basis, Canada’s total population has continued to increase, although not dramatically. Population growth as of 2012 has amounted to its highest values in the past decade, reaching a peak in 2009, but was unstable and constantly fluctuating. Simultaneously, Canada’s fertility rate dropped slightly between 2009 and 2011, after experiencing a decade high birth rate in 2008. Standard of living in Canada has remained stable and has kept the country as one of the top 20 countries with the highest Human Development Index rating. The Human Development Index (HDI) measures quality of life based on several indicators, such as life expectancy at birth, literacy rate, education levels and gross national income per capita. Canada has a relatively high life expectancy compared to many other international countries, earning a spot in the top 20 countries and beating out countries such as the United States and the UK. From an economic standpoint, Canada has been slowly recovering from the 2008 financial crisis. Unemployment has gradually decreased, after reaching a decade high in 2009. Additionally, GDP has dramatically increased since 2009 and is expected to continue to increase for the next several years.

Data on persons living with housing problems, by selected housing-vulnerable populations and core housing need including adequacy, affordability and suitability standards, Canada. Vulnerable population describes persons belonging, or perceived to belong, to groups that are in a disadvantaged position or marginalised.

The General Social Survey (GSS) gathers data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well-being of Canadians over time, and to provide immediate information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest. This survey monitors changes in time use to better understand how Canadians spend and manage their time and what contributes to their well-being and stress. The data collected provides information to all level of governments when making funding decisions, developing priorities and identifying areas of concern for legislation, new policies and programs. Researchers and other users use this information to inform the general Canadian population about the changing nature of time use in Canada such as: o Are we working too many hours and spending too much time commuting? o Do we have flexible work schedules? o Do we have enough time to play sports, participate in leisure activities or volunteer? o Are we spending enough quality time with our children, our families and our friends? o How has the internet and social media affected the way we spend our time? o Are we satisfied with our lives? New elements were introduced to the GSS cycle for 2015. First, the survey frame has changed. Previous GSS cycles on Time Use were conducted as Random Digit Dialling (RDD) surveys and did not include cellular numbers. In 2015,the survey was implemented using the redesigned GSS frame created in 2013, which integrates data from sources of telephone numbers (landline and cellular) available to Statistics Canada and the Address Register (AR). Second, there is a new weighting strategy and bootstrap weights have also been changed from mean bootstrap to standard bootstrap weights.

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a set of three maps. The first map shows per capita personal income by census division for 1966 and is accompanied by a supplementary text and chart showing, by province, the percentage personal income of total national income and per capita personal income. The second map shows the total personal income by census division for 1966 as a percentage of the total national income. The third map shows the percentage of the total income by census division that is derived from sources other than employment (i.e. rental income, investment income, alimony received etc.) for 1966. The maps are accompanied by a chart expressing the structure of salaries and wages for each province and territory.

This ranking displays the results of the worldwide Made-In-Country Index 2017, a survey conducted to show how positively products "made in..." are perceived in various countries all over the world. During this survey, 64 percent of respondents from Canada perceived products made in the United Kingdom as "slightly positive" or "very positive". The survey indicates that UK products have the strongest reputation in Canada, followed by the United States.

Housing suitability with bedroom shortfall by tenure for Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations. Includes number of persons per room, number of rooms, number of bedrooms, and household type including census family structure.

The "Canada Per Capita Income Prediction" dataset presents a comprehensive collection of historical economic data focused on Canada's per capita income, with the added dimension of predictive analysis. This dataset has been meticulously curated to offer a deep understanding of income trends, enabling researchers, economists, and policymakers to make informed decisions.

Sourced from reputable governmental agencies such as Statistics Canada, the dataset spans several decades, encompassing varying economic scenarios and policy changes. It combines indicators such as GDP growth, employment rates, inflation, and sectoral contributions, providing a holistic view of the factors influencing per capita income.

The inspiration behind compiling and predicting this dataset lies in the crucial need for accurate economic forecasting. As economies continue to evolve, accurate predictions facilitate proactive planning for governments, businesses, and individuals. This dataset empowers researchers to explore correlations between income levels and various economic indicators, shedding light on the potential effects of policy decisions on the citizens' standard of living.

In addition to its analytical utility, this dataset can serve as an educational resource, allowing students and enthusiasts to grasp the complexities of economic dynamics and predictive modeling. By offering this dataset, we aim to foster a data-driven approach to understanding the economic landscape and contribute to evidence-based discussions on economic policies, growth, and prosperity in Canada.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, the economy, and Christmas. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the standard of living in Canada, and household finances. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; economy; standard of living; Christmas; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included

This survey includes information on how COVID-19 has impacted the employment, household expenses, and access to health services of Canadians living with a long-term condition or disability.

This statistic displays the results of the worldwide Made-In-Country Index 2017, a survey conducted to show how positively products "made in..." are perceived in various countries all over the world. For this statistic, respondents were asked about attributes they associate with products made in Canada. 31 percent of respondents stated that they associate "high quality" with products from Canada.