2024 Canadian life satisfaction declines to 48.6%, lowers from 54% in 2021, with financial difficulties impacting 32.8% of Canadians.
Life satisfaction among Canadians has declined since 2021, with only 48.6% reporting high satisfaction in 2024, down from 54%. Hopefulness about the future also fell from 65% to 59.7%. Financial difficulties, affecting 32.8% of Canadians, correlate with lower satisfaction, particularly among younger and racialized individuals. Despite these trends, there are signs of improvement in outlook, with a recent uptick in hopefulness observed.
September 13, 2024
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