Family Size in Private Households in Canada (2021)

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Canada, Population

The average size of families in Canada in 2021 was 3 members, and the average number of children was 2 per family.

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Family Size in Canada in 2021

In 2021, 52% of Canadian families had 2 persons, 21% had 3 persons, 19% had 4 persons and 8% had 5 or more persons.

52%
In 2021, Canadian families with 2 persons.
21%
In 2021, Canadian families with 3 persons.
27%
In 2021, Canadian families with 4 or more persons.

Data Source:

Source Name:Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0327-01. Labour force characteristics by sex and detailed age group, annual
Source Link:statcan.gc.ca
Published Date:January 2024

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