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Impact of rising prices on Canadians, by age group, 2024

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Ability to meet day-to-day expenses are greatly affected by rising prices Very concerned with ability to afford housing or rent because of rising housing prices (total) Somewhat or very likely to obtain food or meals from a community organization over the next 6 months Most days are quite a bit or extremely stressful due to financial issues 0 20 40 60 % 15 to 24 years15 to 24 years 25 to 34 years25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years55 to 64 years 65 years and older 65 years and older
Note(s):
Those who responded "yes, a lot," to the question, "Are rising prices affecting your ability to meet day-to-day expenses?" were considered to have been greatly affected by rising prices.
Source(s):
Canadian Social Survey, Wave 13, 2024 (5354).

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Impact of rising prices on Canadians, by age group, 2024, %
  15 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 years and older
Ability to meet day-to-day expenses are greatly affected by rising prices 48 55 55 49 40 28
Very concerned with ability to afford housing or rent because of rising housing prices (total) 56 56 44 36 28 19
Somewhat or very likely to obtain food or meals from a community organization over the next 6 months 25 28 27 24 21 14
Most days are quite a bit or extremely stressful due to financial issues 37 47 46 39 32 16
Note(s):
Those who responded "yes, a lot," to the question, "Are rising prices affecting your ability to meet day-to-day expenses?" were considered to have been greatly affected by rising prices.
Source(s):
Canadian Social Survey, Wave 13, 2024 (5354).
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