Chart - Ratio of working age population to older adults 65+

The number of working-age Canadians (15-64) for each senior (65 and up) is falling. In 1966, there were 7.7 working-age Canadians for every senior—this ratio has fallen to 3.4 in 2022.

These trends are ongoing and by 2027 forecasts suggest the ratio of working-age Canadians to seniors will fall to 3.0.

Fraser Institute

Chart - Ratio of working age population to older adults 65+
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These trends are ongoing and by 2027 forecasts suggest the ratio of working-age Canadians to seniors will fall to 3.0.

Fraser Institute

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Topic: 
General
Location: 
Canada
Source: 
fraserinstitute.org

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