Income of Canadians, 2022
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Description: Income of Canadians, 2022
Median after-tax income of families and unattached individuals, 2022
| Geography | Median after-tax income in dollars |
|---|---|
| Canada | 70,500 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 63,100 |
| Prince Edward Island | 63,300 |
| Nova Scotia | 58,500 |
| New Brunswick | 59,700 |
| Quebec | 64,600 |
| Ontario | 74,600 |
| Manitoba | 66,900 |
| Saskatchewan | 72,100 |
| Alberta | 82,700 |
| British Columbia | 70,600 |
A 3.4% decrease from 2021 to 2022 in Canada
The median market income of families and unattached individuals was relatively unchanged in 2022, while median government transfers decreased for a second consecutive year, but remained slightly above their pre-pandemic level
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median after-tax income | $68,800 | $73,700 | $73,000 | $70,500 |
| Median market income | $63,600 | $61,400 | $65,900 | $65,100 |
| Median government transfers | $9,100 | $18,100 | $14,200 | $10,100 |
| Poverty rate, all persons | 10.3% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 9.9% |
In Canada, the number of persons living below the official poverty line increased in 2022
| Number of persons in 2021 | Number of persons in 2022 | Percentage in 2021 | Percentage in 2022 | Percentage point increase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All persons | 2,762,000 | 3,772,000 | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 462,000 | 735,000 | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5 |
| 18 to 64 years | 1,917,000 | 2,607,000 | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9 |
| 65 years and over | 383,000 | 430,000 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 0.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Income Survey, 2022.
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