The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Debt to disposable income ratio |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the debt to disposable income ratio. The debt to disposable income ratio shows how much debt households have compared to the money they have available to spend after taxes and other deductions. A higher ratio means households have more debt relative to their disposable income. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Calculations |
Not applicable |
| Comments and limitations |
The data is published on a quarterly basis. For this indicator, the fourth quarter has been selected to observe and compare trends over the same timeframe. |