Table 2
Beneficiaries receiving regular benefits by age group, sex and province and territory – Not seasonally adjusted
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| May 2011 | May 2012p | May 2011 to May 2012 | May 2011 to May 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | change in number | % change | ||
| Canada | ||||
| Both sexes | 541,750 | 468,050 | -73,700 | -13.6 |
| Under 25 years | 53,920 | 46,080 | -7,840 | -14.5 |
| 25 to 54 years | 371,340 | 318,800 | -52,540 | -14.1 |
| 55 years and over | 116,490 | 103,160 | -13,330 | -11.4 |
| Men | 336,150 | 288,540 | -47,610 | -14.2 |
| Under 25 years | 38,430 | 32,830 | -5,600 | -14.6 |
| 25 to 54 years | 224,370 | 191,350 | -33,020 | -14.7 |
| 55 years and over | 73,340 | 64,350 | -8,990 | -12.3 |
| Women | 205,610 | 179,510 | -26,100 | -12.7 |
| Under 25 years | 15,490 | 13,250 | -2,240 | -14.5 |
| 25 to 54 years | 146,970 | 127,450 | -19,520 | -13.3 |
| 55 years and over | 43,150 | 38,810 | -4,340 | -10.1 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Both sexes | 33,590 | 31,940 | -1,650 | -4.9 |
| Under 25 years | 3,390 | 2,980 | -410 | -12.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 21,370 | 19,880 | -1,490 | -7.0 |
| 55 years and over | 8,820 | 9,070 | 250 | 2.8 |
| Men | 20,280 | 18,650 | -1,630 | -8.0 |
| Women | 13,310 | 13,290 | -20 | -0.2 |
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| Both sexes | 7,400 | 6,950 | -450 | -6.1 |
| Under 25 years | 900 | 860 | -40 | -4.4 |
| 25 to 54 years | 4,600 | 4,260 | -340 | -7.4 |
| 55 years and over | 1,910 | 1,830 | -80 | -4.2 |
| Men | 4,320 | 4,010 | -310 | -7.2 |
| Women | 3,080 | 2,940 | -140 | -4.5 |
| Nova Scotia | ||||
| Both sexes | 28,580 | 26,440 | -2,140 | -7.5 |
| Under 25 years | 3,420 | 3,040 | -380 | -11.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 18,780 | 17,280 | -1,500 | -8.0 |
| 55 years and over | 6,390 | 6,130 | -260 | -4.1 |
| Men | 17,540 | 16,170 | -1,370 | -7.8 |
| Women | 11,040 | 10,270 | -770 | -7.0 |
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Both sexes | 32,070 | 30,700 | -1,370 | -4.3 |
| Under 25 years | 3,190 | 2,970 | -220 | -6.9 |
| 25 to 54 years | 20,930 | 19,870 | -1,060 | -5.1 |
| 55 years and over | 7,960 | 7,860 | -100 | -1.3 |
| Men | 21,620 | 20,100 | -1,520 | -7.0 |
| Women | 10,440 | 10,600 | 160 | 1.5 |
| Quebec | ||||
| Both sexes | 151,120 | 134,270 | -16,850 | -11.2 |
| Under 25 years | 15,250 | 13,780 | -1,470 | -9.6 |
| 25 to 54 years | 101,120 | 89,060 | -12,060 | -11.9 |
| 55 years and over | 34,750 | 31,420 | -3,330 | -9.6 |
| Men | 97,000 | 85,470 | -11,530 | -11.9 |
| Women | 54,130 | 48,800 | -5,330 | -9.8 |
| Ontario | ||||
| Both sexes | 166,310 | 139,000 | -27,310 | -16.4 |
| Under 25 years | 15,340 | 12,800 | -2,540 | -16.6 |
| 25 to 54 years | 119,000 | 99,960 | -19,040 | -16.0 |
| 55 years and over | 31,970 | 26,240 | -5,730 | -17.9 |
| Men | 99,670 | 83,010 | -16,660 | -16.7 |
| Women | 66,650 | 56,000 | -10,650 | -16.0 |
| Manitoba | ||||
| Both sexes | 11,410 | 10,790 | -620 | -5.4 |
| Under 25 years | 1,340 | 1,260 | -80 | -6.0 |
| 25 to 54 years | 7,970 | 7,560 | -410 | -5.1 |
| 55 years and over | 2,100 | 1,970 | -130 | -6.2 |
| Men | 7,430 | 7,180 | -250 | -3.4 |
| Women | 3,980 | 3,610 | -370 | -9.3 |
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Both sexes | 8,960 | 7,830 | -1,130 | -12.6 |
| Under 25 years | 1,010 | 840 | -170 | -16.8 |
| 25 to 54 years | 6,200 | 5,320 | -880 | -14.2 |
| 55 years and over | 1,760 | 1,670 | -90 | -5.1 |
| Men | 5,810 | 5,170 | -640 | -11.0 |
| Women | 3,160 | 2,670 | -490 | -15.5 |
| Alberta | ||||
| Both sexes | 34,420 | 22,800 | -11,620 | -33.8 |
| Under 25 years | 3,270 | 2,050 | -1,220 | -37.3 |
| 25 to 54 years | 24,400 | 16,310 | -8,090 | -33.2 |
| 55 years and over | 6,750 | 4,440 | -2,310 | -34.2 |
| Men | 21,200 | 13,790 | -7,410 | -35.0 |
| Women | 13,220 | 9,010 | -4,210 | -31.8 |
| British Columbia | ||||
| Both sexes | 65,340 | 54,920 | -10,420 | -15.9 |
| Under 25 years | 6,580 | 5,280 | -1,300 | -19.8 |
| 25 to 54 years | 45,090 | 37,510 | -7,580 | -16.8 |
| 55 years and over | 13,670 | 12,130 | -1,540 | -11.3 |
| Men | 39,620 | 33,380 | -6,240 | -15.7 |
| Women | 25,720 | 21,540 | -4,180 | -16.3 |
| Yukon | ||||
| Both sexes | 850 | 910 | 60 | 7.1 |
| Under 25 years | 80 | 90 | 10 | 12.5 |
| 25 to 54 years | 580 | 610 | 30 | 5.2 |
| 55 years and over | 200 | 210 | 10 | 5.0 |
| Men | 520 | 590 | 70 | 13.5 |
| Women | 330 | 330 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Both sexes | 980 | 900 | -80 | -8.2 |
| Under 25 years | 90 | 80 | -10 | -11.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 750 | 690 | -60 | -8.0 |
| 55 years and over | 140 | 130 | -10 | -7.1 |
| Men | 640 | 620 | -20 | -3.1 |
| Women | 340 | 280 | -60 | -17.6 |
| Nunavut | ||||
| Both sexes | 560 | 520 | -40 | -7.1 |
| Under 25 years | 70 | 50 | -20 | -28.6 |
| 25 to 54 years | 440 | 430 | -10 | -2.3 |
| 55 years and over | 50 | 40 | -10 | -20.0 |
| Men | 430 | 370 | -60 | -14.0 |
| Women | 130 | 140 | 10 | 7.7 |
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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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