Table 2
Beneficiaries receiving regular benefits by age group, sex, province and territory
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| December 2009 | December 2010p | December 2009 to December 2010 | December 2009 to December 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted for seasonality | ||||
| number | change in number | % change | ||
| Canada | ||||
| Both sexes | 736,020 | 648,960 | -87,060 | -11.8 |
| Under 25 years | 78,660 | 64,350 | -14,310 | -18.2 |
| 25 to 54 years | 517,520 | 444,520 | -73,000 | -14.1 |
| 55 years and over | 139,850 | 140,090 | 240 | 0.2 |
| Men | 468,590 | 398,830 | -69,760 | -14.9 |
| Under 25 years | 57,110 | 46,180 | -10,930 | -19.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 321,550 | 265,190 | -56,360 | -17.5 |
| 55 years and over | 89,930 | 87,460 | -2,470 | -2.7 |
| Women | 267,430 | 250,130 | -17,300 | -6.5 |
| Under 25 years | 21,540 | 18,170 | -3,370 | -15.6 |
| 25 to 54 years | 195,970 | 179,330 | -16,640 | -8.5 |
| 55 years and over | 49,920 | 52,630 | 2,710 | 5.4 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Both sexes | 42,330 | 38,710 | -3,620 | -8.6 |
| Under 25 years | 3,970 | 3,400 | -570 | -14.4 |
| 25 to 54 years | 28,670 | 25,310 | -3,360 | -11.7 |
| 55 years and over | 9,690 | 10,000 | 310 | 3.2 |
| Men | 25,490 | 23,030 | -2,460 | -9.7 |
| Women | 16,840 | 15,680 | -1,160 | -6.9 |
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| Both sexes | 10,490 | 10,170 | -320 | -3.1 |
| Under 25 years | 1,020 | 970 | -50 | -4.9 |
| 25 to 54 years | 6,800 | 6,440 | -360 | -5.3 |
| 55 years and over | 2,680 | 2,770 | 90 | 3.4 |
| Men | 6,220 | 5,980 | -240 | -3.9 |
| Women | 4,270 | 4,200 | -70 | -1.6 |
| Nova Scotia | ||||
| Both sexes | 33,100 | 32,670 | -430 | -1.3 |
| Under 25 years | 3,570 | 3,450 | -120 | -3.4 |
| 25 to 54 years | 22,640 | 21,870 | -770 | -3.4 |
| 55 years and over | 6,900 | 7,340 | 440 | 6.4 |
| Men | 20,010 | 19,560 | -450 | -2.2 |
| Women | 13,100 | 13,110 | 10 | 0.1 |
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Both sexes | 37,170 | 35,310 | -1,860 | -5.0 |
| Under 25 years | 3,230 | 3,060 | -170 | -5.3 |
| 25 to 54 years | 25,460 | 23,310 | -2,150 | -8.4 |
| 55 years and over | 8,470 | 8,930 | 460 | 5.4 |
| Men | 24,060 | 22,970 | -1,090 | -4.5 |
| Women | 13,110 | 12,330 | -780 | -5.9 |
| Quebec | ||||
| Both sexes | 202,410 | 189,870 | -12,540 | -6.2 |
| Under 25 years | 22,560 | 19,840 | -2,720 | -12.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 139,360 | 127,850 | -11,510 | -8.3 |
| 55 years and over | 40,490 | 42,180 | 1,690 | 4.2 |
| Men | 130,570 | 119,970 | -10,600 | -8.1 |
| Women | 71,840 | 69,900 | -1,940 | -2.7 |
| Ontario | ||||
| Both sexes | 226,510 | 188,190 | -38,320 | -16.9 |
| Under 25 years | 22,320 | 17,290 | -5,030 | -22.5 |
| 25 to 54 years | 165,270 | 134,050 | -31,220 | -18.9 |
| 55 years and over | 38,930 | 36,860 | -2,070 | -5.3 |
| Men | 142,050 | 113,130 | -28,920 | -20.4 |
| Women | 84,460 | 75,060 | -9,400 | -11.1 |
preliminary
Note(s):
The number of beneficiaries receiving regular benefits excludes claimants receiving training, job creation and self-employment benefits as well as other employment and support measures benefits.
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