Income of individuals by age group, sex and income source, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas, annual.

This statistic shows the income distribution of Canadians for 2020, distinguished by level of income. In 2020, about 302,050 Canadians had an income of 250,000 Canadian dollars or more.

This statistic depicts the median annual family income in Canada from 2000 to 2020. In 2020, the median annual family income in Canada was 96,220 Canadian dollars.

Individuals; Tax filers and dependants by total income, sex and age groups (final T1 Family File; T1FF).

This table presents income shares, thresholds, tax shares, and total counts of individual Canadian tax filers, with a focus on high income individuals (95% income threshold, 99% threshold, etc.). Income thresholds are based on national threshold values, regardless of selected geography; for example, the number of Nova Scotians in the top 1% will be calculated as the number of taxfiling Nova Scotians whose total income exceeded the 99% national income threshold. Different definitions of income are available in the table namely market, total, and after-tax income, both with and without capital gains.

The median total income of all families in Ontario increased by 2,370 dollars (+2.38 percent) since the previous year. Therefore, the median total income of all families in Ontario reached a peak in 2022 with 101,920 dollars. Find more key insights for the median total income of all families in countries and regions like number of families receiving employment insurance benefits (Canada), median employment insurance benefits received by persons not in census families (Canada), and median total income of all families (New Brunswick).

The median total income in Canada increased by 1,440 dollars (+3.46 percent) in 2022. With 43,090 dollars, the median total income thereby reached its highest value in the observed period.

In 2023, 25.5 percent of the Canadian population had an annual income of 100,000 Canadian dollars or more. Moreover, some 19 percent had an annual income between 60,000 and 79,999 Canadian dollars, representing the second-largest group.

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.

Low income cut-offs (LICOs) before and after tax by community size and family size, in current dollars, annual.

This statistic depicts the median annual family income in Canada in 2021, distinguished by province. In 2021, the median annual family income in Alberta was 106,960 Canadian dollars.

This statistic shows the median total income of senior couple families, aged 55 years and over, in Canada from 2000 to 2020, distinguished by age group. In 2020, the median income of senior couple families aged 65 years and over was 76,510 Canadian dollars.

Families of tax filers; Single-earner and dual-earner census families by number of children (final T1 Family File; T1FF).

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending, Canada, regions and provinces.

The Canadian life and non-life insurance market, valued at $114.41 million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, driven by a rising aging population necessitating increased health and long-term care coverage, growing awareness of financial security needs, and increasing penetration of insurance products through diverse distribution channels. The market's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.67% from 2025 to 2033 indicates a steady expansion, propelled by the expanding middle class, rising disposable incomes, and government initiatives promoting financial inclusion. Increased adoption of digital platforms for insurance sales and customer service further contributes to market expansion. Segmentation analysis reveals significant market share across life insurance (individual and group) and non-life insurance categories (home, motor, health, and others), with a dynamic distribution landscape involving direct sales, agencies, banks, and online platforms. However, challenges remain. Stringent regulatory frameworks, increasing competition among established players and new fintech entrants, and economic uncertainties could potentially moderate growth. Furthermore, claims management efficiency and fraud prevention remain crucial factors impacting profitability. The competitive landscape is characterized by a mix of both domestic and international insurers, including Intact Financial Corporation, Manulife, Sun Life Financial, and Great-West Lifeco, all vying for market share through product innovation and customer acquisition strategies. Strategic partnerships and technological advancements are expected to play a key role in shaping the market’s future trajectory. The forecast period of 2025-2033 offers significant opportunities for both established and new players, demanding agility, adaptation, and a clear understanding of evolving consumer needs and regulatory changes. Recent developments include: January 2024: Manulife and Aeroplan, an Air Canada-owned loyalty program, launched a new multi-year agreement that will allow Manulife Group Benefits members to accrue Aeroplan points for participating in activities and behaviors that promote health and well-being., December 2023: Westland Insurance acquired Gateway Insurance Group, Hutcheson, Reynolds, and Caswell Insurance. With this acquisition, Westland expanded its already robust Property and Casualty (P&C) practice and grew its presence in the strategically important Ontario and Atlantic Canada region., November 2022: StoneRidge Insurance Brokers acquired Safeway Insurance, which offers consumers a wide variety of financial products, including investment alternatives and life insurance, in addition to a huge selection of property and liability insurance products.. Key drivers for this market are: Mandatory Insurance Requirements for Automobiles and Certain Life Insurance Policies, Increased Consumer Spending Capacity and Willingness to Invest in Insurance Products. Potential restraints include: Mandatory Insurance Requirements for Automobiles and Certain Life Insurance Policies, Increased Consumer Spending Capacity and Willingness to Invest in Insurance Products. Notable trends are: Increasing Demand Motor Insurance Driving the Market.

Families of tax filers; Census families by total income, family type and number of children (final T1 Family File; T1FF).

This table contains 2394 series, with data for years 1991 - 1991 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...), Population group (19 items: Entire cohort; Income adequacy quintile 1 (lowest);Income adequacy quintile 2;Income adequacy quintile 3 ...), Age (14 items: At 25 years; At 30 years; At 40 years; At 35 years ...), Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Females; Males ...), Characteristics (3 items: Life expectancy; High 95% confidence interval; life expectancy; Low 95% confidence interval; life expectancy ...).