The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Percentage of Canadians who are satisfied or very satisfied with their life |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the percentage of the population aged 12 and over who reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their life in general. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada (excluding territories) and provinces |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Calculations |
Life satisfaction is based on a self-reported score from 0 to 10 for how respondents feel about their life as a whole at the moment. Satisfied or very satisfied represents those who indicated a value of 6 or more out of 10. |
| Comments and limitations |
The indicator covers the population 18 years of age and over living in the ten provinces and the three territories. Excluded from the survey’s coverage are: persons living on reserves and other Aboriginal settlements in the provinces; full-time members of the Canadian Forces; the institutionalized population, and persons living in the Quebec health regions of Région du Nunavik and Région des Terres-Cries-de-la-Baie-James. Altogether, these exclusions represent less than 3% of the Canadian population aged 18 and over. |