The number of social media users in Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 4.1 million users (+12.55 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the social media user base is estimated to reach 36.79 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of social media users of was continuously increasing over the past years.The shown figures regarding social media users have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

The population share with internet access in Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 1.5 percentage points. After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the internet penetration is estimated to reach 95.37 percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the population share with internet access of was continuously increasing over the past years.The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population having access to the internet via any means. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

As of December 2023, 85 percent of adults surveyed in Canada agreed with the statement that their patient health information (PHI) should be electronically shared among all HCPs involved in their care whenever they need to make decisions about their health. A further 82 percent expressed the desire for new and innovative technologies that will allow the HCPs to communicate, access and share their PHI among them.

The number of smartphone users in Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 2.1 million users (+5.8 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the smartphone user base is estimated to reach 38.28 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of smartphone users of was continuously increasing over the past years.Smartphone users here are limited to internet users of any age using a smartphone. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

The number of smartphone users in Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 2.1 million users (+5.8 percent). After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the smartphone user base is estimated to reach 38.28 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of smartphone users of was continuously increasing over the past years.Smartphone users here are limited to internet users of any age using a smartphone. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of smartphone users in countries like Mexico and United States.

In the second quarter of 2019, Canadian consumer spending on computer and data processing services grew by an estimated 21.7 percent compared to the previous year. The candy and confectionery category ranked second, experiencing a 16.9 percent increase in consumer spending.

Why Canadian shoppers choose specific stores

As of August 2019, the number one reason Canadians would go to a specific store for grocery shopping was so they could benefit from the lowest possible everyday prices. Other high-ranking reasons for choosing a specific store among shoppers included proximity to one’s home and being able to get everything one needs at the store.

The future of food costs in Canada

Almost a third of consumers in Canada found it somewhat difficult to feed their household on their food budget in 2019. Only about a fifth of consumers found it very easy. One year prior, many Canadians were also concerned that matters would get worse: in 2018, roughly seven out of ten Canadian consumers believed food costs would get worse in the future.

This statistic shows data on internet usage during the purchase process of consumers in Canada in 2014. During the survey period it was found that 21 percent of Canadian respondents had recently bought a product online.

The share of the population with overweight in Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 1.6 percentage points. After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the overweight population share is estimated to reach 74.45 percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the share of the population with overweight of was continuously increasing over the past years.Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the share of the population with overweight in countries like Mexico and United States.

The most effective identity and access management (IAM) technology used in Canada and in the U.S. in 2021 was multi-factor authentication, while for another 13 percent of respondents was cloud infrastructure. IAM is a company policy that ensures that only the right users have access to the right data. In other words, IAM identifies, authenticates and controls access for individuals utilizing company data.

In 2024, there were over 483,000 permanent resident immigrants admitted to Canada. Of these, 76,680 of the permanent resident immigrants admitted to Canada were resettled refugee and protected persons.

Cash became increasingly less dominant in Canada, with roughly one percent of all POS transaction value in the country being paid for with cash. The same can be said for payment transaction volume, or the number of transactions processed in Canadian POS. This is according to a dataset that pulled from several sources that tried to map out payment trends in the country. No data exists on the actual use of cash money, outside of survey diaries.

The number of smartphone users in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 17.4 million users (+5.61 percent). After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the smartphone user base is estimated to reach 327.54 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of smartphone users of was continuously increasing over the past years.Smartphone users here are limited to internet users of any age using a smartphone. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of smartphone users in countries like Mexico and Canada.

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) maintained its position as Canada's most valuable bank by market capitalization, reaching 170 billion U.S. dollars in December 2024. Toronto-Dominion Bank held the second position with a market cap of 93.08 billion U.S. dollars, substantially lower than RBC but still significantly ahead of the third-ranked Bank of Montreal. Beyond its market value leadership, RBC also led Canadian banks in terms of total assets. What is market capitalization? Market capitalization provides a key metric for estimating a company's value, calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of outstanding shares. This measure reflects investor sentiment: when investors perceive a company as undervalued, their buying activity drives up both share prices and market capitalization. However, prudent investors don't rely solely on market cap; they conduct thorough analysis of fundamental metrics, including balance sheet data and other financial indicators, to make informed investment decisions. In 2024, investor confidence in the Royal Bank of Canada was particularly evident, as RBC's share price reached unprecedented levels, setting new historical highs. Key banking metrics Banking institutions can be evaluated through multiple important measures, each offering distinct insights into their operations and market position. Total assets, analogous to a retailer's sales volume, provides a meaningful indicator of a bank's operational scale and market influence through the volume of funds under management. Revenue serves as a more direct measure of a bank's financial performance, reflecting its ability to generate income from its various banking activities. Customer base, perhaps the most straightforward metric, reveals a bank's market penetration and public reach. By this measure, both TD Bank and RBC emerged as Canada's dominant banking institutions, with the largest number of primary banking relationships.

The current health expenditure as a share of the GDP in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 0.8 percentage points. According to this forecast, in 2029, the share will have increased for the seventh consecutive year to 17.98 percent. According to Worldbank health spending includes expenditures with regards to healthcare services and goods. It is depicted here in relation to the total gross domestic product (GDP) of the country or region at hand.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the current health expenditure as a share of the GDP in countries like Canada and Mexico.