Illustrated Glossary
Statistical areas

Release date: February 9, 2022
Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021 - Tables  Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021 - Figures 

Definition

Statistical areas are defined by Statistics Canada to support the dissemination of data. They are created according to a set of rules based on geographic attributes and one or more characteristics of the resident population. Statistical areas maintained by Statistics Canada include:

For more information on each of the statistical areas described above, consult the related definitions as well as the definitions from the Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021.

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