Appendix 4 - Statistical Information

Table 1

Estimates of population of children under the age of 18, by sex for July 1, Canada, 2003 to 20071,2,3
  2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Both sexes 7,040,410 7,004,866 6,981,851 6,966,727 6,941,011
Males 3,605,434 3,586,984 3,575,793 3,568,329 3,555,413
Females 3,434,976 3,417,882 3,406,058 3,398,398 3,385,598

1 Postcensal estimates are based on the latest census results adjusted for net census undercoverage and for the estimated population growth that occurred since that census. Intercensal estimates are based on postcensal estimates and data adjusted for net census undercoverage of the censuses preceding and following the considered year.

2 Estimates are revised intercensal from 1971 to 1995, final intercensal from 1996 to 2000, final postcensal from 2001 to 2004, updated postcensal for 2005 and 2006 and preliminary postcensal for 2007.

3 Age at last birthday in years.

Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM, Table 051-0001.

Table 2

Estimates of population of children under the age of 18, by age for July 1, Canada, 2003 to 20071,2
  2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Total aged 0 to 17 years 7,040,410 7,004,866 6,981,851 6,966,727 6,941,011
0 years 329,757 337,074 338,612 344,644 352,107
1 year 331,229 334,245 341,441 342,976 348,557
2 years 340,107 334,779 338,231 345,296 346,489
3 years 352,798 343,361 338,101 341,571 348,467
4 years 356,756 356,352 346,925 341,283 344,577
5 years 366,442 360,257 360,145 350,248 344,446
6 years 380,162 369,775 363,539 363,428 353,204
7 years 396,843 383,179 373,146 366,743 366,220
8 years 404,516 399,557 386,295 376,255 369,536
9 years 406,422 407,074 402,587 389,422 378,951
10 years 414,251 408,993 410,063 405,806 392,522
11 years 424,316 417,127 412,131 413,310 409,127
12 years 430,828 426,885 420,058 414,901 415,974
13 years 432,853 433,506 429,691 422,716 417,341
14 years 419,783 435,950 436,608 432,911 425,528
15 years 410,072 423,067 439,366 439,911 436,055
16 years 416,171 413,588 427,022 443,395 443,730
17 years 427,104 420,097 417,890 431,911 448,180

1 Postcensal estimates are based on the latest census results adjusted for net census undercoverage and for the estimated population growth that occurred since that census. Intercensal estimates are based on postcensal estimates and data adjusted for net census undercoverage of the censuses preceding and following the considered year.

2 Estimates are revised intercensal from 1971 to 1995, final intercensal from 1996 to 2000, final postcensal from 2001 to 2004, updated postcensal for 2005 and 2006 and preliminary postcensal for 2007.

3 Age at last birthday in years.

Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM, Table 051-0001.


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Table 3

Estimates of population of children under the age of 18, by province and territory for July 1, Canada, 2003 to 20071,2,3
  2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Canada 7,040,410 7,004,866 6,981,851 6,966,727 6,941,011
Newfoundland and Labrador 106,357 103,671 101,174 98,644 96,397
Prince Edward Island 31,724 31,098 30,567 30,043 29,629
Nova Scotia 197,014 193,244 189,047 185,377 181,817
New Brunswick 156,095 153,345 150,417 147,289 144,687
Québec 1,554,373 1,545,937 1,539,248 1,535,502 1,531,388
Ontario 2,795,051 2,790,019 2,786,713 2,781,337 2,760,232
Manitoba 284,460 283,463 281,503 280,375 280,015
Saskatchewan 248,417 244,410 239,946 236,664 235,904
Alberta 762,685 762,119 769,223 779,726 792,147
British Columbia 871,918 865,344 862,041 860,274 857,674
Yukon Territory 7,401 7,292 7,165 6,982 6,750
Northwest Territories 12,761 12,735 12,570 12,308 12,150
Nunavut 12,154 12,189 12,237 12,206 12,221

1 Postcensal estimates are based on the latest census results adjusted for net census undercoverage and for the estimated population growth that occurred since that census. Intercensal estimates are based on postcensal estimates and data adjusted for net census undercoverage of the censuses preceding and following the considered year.

2 Estimates are revised intercensal from 1971 to 1995, final intercensal from 1996 to 2000, final postcensal from 2001 to 2004, updated postcensal for 2005 and 2006 and preliminary postcensal for 2007.

3 Age at last birthday in years.

Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM, Table 051-0001.

Table 4

Median total income by census family type, Canada, 2006 constant dollars, annual1
  2003 2004 2005 2006
Two-parent families with children2   75,300   76,600   77,000   78,500
Lone-parent families2   29,700   30,100   33,000   34,100

1 The term census family corresponds to what is commonly referred to as a nuclear family or immediate family. In general, it consists of a married couple or common-law couple with or without children, or a lone-parent with a child or children.

2 Census families with single children less than 18 years of age.

Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM, Table 202-0410.

Table 5

Low income rates by census family type, Canada, 2003 to 2007, (1992 base after-tax income LICO)1,2
  2003 2004 2005 2006
Prevalance3 (%)
Two-parent families with children4    6.8    6.9    6.7    6.6
Lone-parent families4 34.2 32.1 25.9 24.3

1 The term census family corresponds to what is commonly referred to as a nuclear family or immediate family. In general, it consists of a married couple or common-law couple with or without children, or a lone-parent with a child or children.

2 The Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) is the after-tax income below which most Canadians spend at least 20 percentage-points more than the average on food, shelter and clothing.

3 Prevalence of low income shows the proportion of people living below the low income cut-offs within a given group. It is expressed as a percentage.

4 Census families with single children less than 18 years of age.

Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM, Catalogue no. 75-202-X.

Table 6

Children under the age of 18 in low income, after tax (1992 LICO base)1
  2003 2004 2005
Estimated number (in thousands) 853 877 788
Prevalance2 (%) 12.5 13 11.7
In two-parent families 7.9 8.4 7.8
In female lone-parent families 41.4 40.4 33.4
In all other economic families 12.2E 13.0E 11.8E

E Use with caution.

1 The Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) is the after-tax income below which most Canadians spend at least 20 percentage-points more than the average on food, shelter and clothing.

2 Prevalence of low income shows the proportion of people living below the low income cut-offs within a given group. It is expressed as a percentage.

Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM, Table 202-0802 and Catalogue no. 75-202-X.


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Table 7

Youth under the age of 18 by area of residence, Canada, 2006
  # % of Total
Total population under 18 years of age 6,896,825 100%
Urban1 5,427,760 79%
Rural 1,339,490 19%
On-reserve2,3 129,580 2%

1 An urban area has a minimum population concentration of 1,000 persons and a population density of at least 400 persons per square kilometre, based on the current census population count. All territory outside urban areas is classified as rural. On-reserve census subdivisions (CSD) are excluded from this category.

2 On reserve' includes eight CSD types legally affiliated with First Nations bands, as well as 35 additional CSDs of various other types that are generally northern communities in Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon Territory, which have large concentrations of Registered First Nations.

3 The counts for this item are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain First Nations reserves and First Nations settlements. The extent of the impact will depend on the geographic area under study. In 2006, a total of 22 First Nations reserves and  First Nations settlements were incompletely enumerated by the census. The populations of these 22 communities are not included in the census counts.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population

Table 8

Youth under the age of 18 by Aboriginal ancestry, Canada, 20061
Total population under 18 years of age 6,896,825
Total Aboriginal ancestry population1 599,945
North American Indian single ancestry 190,890
North American Indian and non-Aboriginal  ancestries 241,235
Métis single ancestry 25,325
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 98,715
Inuit single ancestry 17,090
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,415
Other Aboriginal multiple ancestries2 19,275
Non-Aboriginal ancestry population 6,296,880

1 Excludes census data for one or more incompletely enumerated First Nations reserves or First Nations settlements.

2 Refers to those persons who reported at least one Aboriginal ancestry (North American First Nations, Métis or Inuit) to the ethnic origin question. 'Ethnic origin' refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of a person's ancestors.

3 Includes those who reported multiple Aboriginal ancestries or multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestries to the ethnic origin question.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population

Table 9

Visible minority groups for children under the age of 18, Canada, 2006
Total - Population Under 18 years 6,896,825
  Total visible minority population1 1,377,810
Chinese 263,550
South Asian 358,320
Black 263,340
Filipino 105,760
Latin American 75,480
Southeast Asian 66,480
Arab 81,405
West Asian 39,045
Korean 36,570
Japanese 17,625
Visible minority, n.i.e.2 17,540
Multiple visible minority3 52,685
  Not a visible minority4 5,519,015

1 The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour'.

2 The abbreviation 'n.i.e.' means 'not included elsewhere'.

3 Includes respondents who reported more than one visible minority group by checking two or more mark-in circles, e.g., 'Black' and 'South Asian'.

4 Includes respondents who reported 'Yes' to the Aboriginal identity question as well as respondents who were not considered to be members of a visible minority group.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.


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Table 10

Type of disabilities among children with disabilities by age groups, Canada, 2006
Type of disability Age groups
0 to 4 years 5 to 14 years Total
number % number % number %
All categories 27,540 100 174,810 100 202,350 100
Hearing1 3,270E 11.9E 20,020 11.5 23,290 11.5
Seeing1 3,030E 11.0E 16,680 9.5 19,710 9.7
Speech2 ... ... 78,240 44.8 78,240 44.8
Mobility2 ... ... 23,160 13.2 23,160 13.2
Agility2 ... ... 37,240 21.3 37,240 21.3
Learning2 ... ... 121,080 69.3 121,080 69.3
Developmental2 ... ... 53,740 30.7 53,740 30.7
Psychological2 ... ... 60,310 34.5 60,310 34.5
Delay3 17,090 62.1 ... ... 17,090 62.1
Chronic1 19,230 69.8 116,340 66.6 135,570 67
Other1 1,810E 6.6E 6,290 3.6 8,100 4

Note: The sum of the categories is greater than the population with disabilities because persons could report more than on type of disability. The Participation and Activity Limitation Survey collects information uses two questionnaires, one for adults aged 15 and over and one for children under the age of 15. The interviews for the children's questionnaire were conducted with the parent or guardian of the child.

1 Applies to all children under 15.

2 Applies to all children aged 5 to 14.

3 Applies to children aged 0 to 4.

E Use with caution

...: Not applicable

Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2006.

Table 11

Youth custody and community services (YCCS), admissions and releases to correctional services, Canada1,2, 2003/2004-2005/2006
  2003/2004 2004/2005 2005/2006
Remand 13,999 16,730 15,951
Total secure custody 3,232 2,927 2,788
Total open custody3 3,079 2,909 2,750
Total community sentences 42,632 31,086 35,138

1 Excludes Prince Edward Island due to missing data for some years.

2 Total remand excludes Saskatchewan due to missing data for some years.

3 A facility is considered ,'open' when there is minimal use of security devices or perimeter security (e.g., a community residential centre, group home, or wilderness camp).

Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Youth Custody and Community Services Survey.

Table 12

Youth aged 12 to 17 charged with Criminal Code offences, Canada, 2003 to 20071
  2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Youth charged Youth charged Youth charged Youth charged Youth charged
# rate per 100,000 pop.2 # rate per 100,000 pop.2 # rate per 100,000 pop.2 # rate per 100,000 pop.2 # rate per 100,000 pop.2
Total - Criminal Code offences (excl. traffic offences) 83,063 3,274 77,586 3,040 74,595 2,903 73,871 2,857 73,871 2923
Crimes of Violence 20,434 805 19,876 779 20,340 792 20,468 792 20,468 827
Property Crimes 34,190 1,348 30,135 1,181 27,230 1,060 25,778 997 25,778 977
Other Criminal Code 28,439 1,121 27,575 1,080 27,025 1,052 27,625 1,068 27,625 1120

1 Figures may include a small number accused under the age of 12.

2 Rates are calculated on the basis of 100,000 youth aged 12 to 17.

Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey.

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