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A nationwide survey by Leger has found Canadians rating their overall happiness at 68.7 out of 100, with notable variations across age groups and regions.
The data for Leger’s Happiness Index was collected from 39,841 respondents between March 31 and April 13, 2025, and reflects the happiness as perceived by Canadians.
Quebec recorded the highest provincial happiness score at 72.4, while Prince Edward Island (66.5) and Manitoba (66.7) posted the lowest. New Brunswick (70.2) and Newfoundland and Labrador (69.5) followed Quebec, while Ontario stood below average at 67.2.
Ranking Of Canadian Provinces
- Quebec — 72.4 (score)
- New Brunswick — 70.2
- Newfoundland and Labrador —69.5
- Saskatchewan —68.5
- Nova Scotia — 68.2
- Alberta — 68.0
- British Columbia — 68.0
- Ontario — 67.2
- Manitoba — 66.7
- Prince Edward Island — 66.5
Among Canada’s 10 largest cities, only Mississauga (70.3) and Montreal (69.4) scored above the national average. Toronto (65.8), Winnipeg (65.9), and Vancouver (66.3) ranked in the bottom three.
Ranking of Canada’s Top 10 Largest Cities
- Mississauga, Ontario — 70.3
- Montreal, Quebec — 69.4
- Hamilton, Ontario — 67.5
- Calgary, Alberta — 67.4
- Brampton, Ontario — 66.7
- Ottawa, Ontario — 66.4
- Edmonton, Alberta — 66.3
- Vancouver, British Columbia — 66.3
- Winnipeg, Manitoba — 65.9
- Toronto, Ontario — 65.8
Nearly half of respondents (49%) reported no change in their happiness over the past year, while 28% noted a decline and 23% saw an improvement.
Younger adults, despite having below-average scores, 65.8 for ages 18–24 and 66.3 for ages 25–34, were more likely to report improvement in well-being: 39% and 36%, respectively. By contrast, only 20% of those aged 55 and older said their happiness had improved, and those aged 35–54 were more likely to report a decline.
A gender gap was also observed, with women scoring slightly higher than men (69.4 vs. 68.0) and more frequently reporting improved well-being.
