Table 2
Beneficiaries receiving regular benefits by age group, sex, and province and territory – Not seasonally adjusted
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| November 2010 | November 2011Note p: preliminary | November 2010 to November 2011 | November 2010 to November 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | change in number | % change | ||
| Canada | ||||
| Both sexes | 575,590 | 467,360 | -108,230 | -18.8 |
| Under 25 years | 53,740 | 42,770 | -10,970 | -20.4 |
| 25 to 54 years | 397,380 | 319,290 | -78,090 | -19.7 |
| 55 years and over | 124,470 | 105,310 | -19,160 | -15.4 |
| Men | 335,320 | 268,700 | -66,620 | -19.9 |
| Under 25 years | 36,260 | 28,960 | -7,300 | -20.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 224,710 | 177,780 | -46,930 | -20.9 |
| 55 years and over | 74,350 | 61,970 | -12,380 | -16.7 |
| Women | 240,270 | 198,660 | -41,610 | -17.3 |
| Under 25 years | 17,470 | 13,810 | -3,660 | -21.0 |
| 25 to 54 years | 172,670 | 141,510 | -31,160 | -18.0 |
| 55 years and over | 50,120 | 43,340 | -6,780 | -13.5 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Both sexes | 34,600 | 33,200 | -1,400 | -4.0 |
| Under 25 years | 3,050 | 2,680 | -370 | -12.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 22,430 | 21,070 | -1,360 | -6.1 |
| 55 years and over | 9,120 | 9,450 | 330 | 3.6 |
| Men | 19,840 | 18,660 | -1,180 | -5.9 |
| Women | 14,760 | 14,540 | -220 | -1.5 |
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| Both sexes | 8,480 | 8,010 | -470 | -5.5 |
| Under 25 years | 820 | 780 | -40 | -4.9 |
| 25 to 54 years | 5,360 | 4,940 | -420 | -7.8 |
| 55 years and over | 2,300 | 2,290 | -10 | -0.4 |
| Men | 4,760 | 4,420 | -340 | -7.1 |
| Women | 3,720 | 3,590 | -130 | -3.5 |
| Nova Scotia | ||||
| Both sexes | 31,810 | 29,050 | -2,760 | -8.7 |
| Under 25 years | 3,410 | 2,990 | -420 | -12.3 |
| 25 to 54 years | 21,560 | 19,400 | -2,160 | -10.0 |
| 55 years and over | 6,840 | 6,670 | -170 | -2.5 |
| Men | 19,410 | 17,460 | -1,950 | -10.0 |
| Women | 12,400 | 11,590 | -810 | -6.5 |
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Both sexes | 30,810 | 29,770 | -1,040 | -3.4 |
| Under 25 years | 2,630 | 2,520 | -110 | -4.2 |
| 25 to 54 years | 20,250 | 19,370 | -880 | -4.3 |
| 55 years and over | 7,940 | 7,880 | -60 | -0.8 |
| Men | 18,710 | 17,860 | -850 | -4.5 |
| Women | 12,100 | 11,910 | -190 | -1.6 |
| Quebec | ||||
| Both sexes | 162,060 | 138,930 | -23,130 | -14.3 |
| Under 25 years | 16,020 | 13,430 | -2,590 | -16.2 |
| 25 to 54 years | 109,700 | 93,310 | -16,390 | -14.9 |
| 55 years and over | 36,340 | 32,200 | -4,140 | -11.4 |
| Men | 96,220 | 82,450 | -13,770 | -14.3 |
| Women | 65,840 | 56,480 | -9,360 | -14.2 |
| Ontario | ||||
| Both sexes | 169,910 | 128,490 | -41,420 | -24.4 |
| Under 25 years | 14,430 | 11,250 | -3,180 | -22.0 |
| 25 to 54 years | 122,110 | 92,260 | -29,850 | -24.4 |
| 55 years and over | 33,370 | 24,980 | -8,390 | -25.1 |
| Men | 96,350 | 71,570 | -24,780 | -25.7 |
| Women | 73,560 | 56,920 | -16,640 | -22.6 |
| p 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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