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Food & agriculture in Canada

2 measures, with 28 available answers. Select a place under each question to see its exact figures and reporting period.

Coverage and reporting periods differ by measure. Each reading below names its place; province links appear only where the source data is available.

What share of people face food insecurity?

Share of persons · marginal, moderate or severe household food insecurity

24.0Percent
Canada · 2024

A · data quality: excellent

Source notes

Includes people experiencing marginal, moderate or severe household food insecurity. The 2024 release revised 2018–2023 estimates using 2021 Census counts.

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How common is moderate or severe food insecurity?

Share of persons · moderate or severe household food insecurity

18.4Percent
Canada · 2024

B · data quality: very good

Source notes

The selected measure covers moderate or severe household food insecurity; marginal food insecurity is excluded. The 2024 release revised 2018–2023 estimates using 2021 Census counts.

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