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Health
Get the bigger picture on the health of Canadians. Dive in to find out the average life expectancy of Canadians and how it varies across the country. We also look at the leading causes of death, and look at how access to care differs by region, cities, and other key factors. Our Canada Facts series explores insights about Canada, all backed by solid data and designed to keep you informed and intrigued.
Which provinces and territories spend the most on healthcare per capita?
Discover Canadian regions with the highest per-capita health spending in 2022—Northwest Territories and Nunavut lead, while Ontario spends the least.
What are the top reasons people are admitted to hospitals in Canada?
Discover what lands Canadians in the hospital most often. In 2023–2024, the top causes were childbirth, COPD/bronchitis, heart failure, pneumonia, and knee osteoarthritis.
How much is spent on health care in Canada?
Canada’s health care costs reached $336 billion in 2022, averaging $8,645 per person. See how spending has shifted since 1975 and what public funds cover.
Which province has the highest life expectancy?
Who lives the longest in Canada? In 2023, the longest life expectancies are in Quebec, Ontario, BC, while Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Saskatchewan rank lowest.
What are the leading causes of death in Canada?
In 2023, cancer, heart disease, and accidents were the top causes of death, accounting for over 163,000 or about 50% of the nearly 325,000 deaths that year. Cerebrovascular diseases, such as strokes and brain hemorrhages, ranked fourth, followed by chronic lower respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD.