85% of Canadians Living Paycheck to Paycheck
A Systemic Crisis Affecting All Demographics
85%
of Canadian workers
70-80%
young adults affected
58%
after monthly expenses
Highest
globally among developed nations
With 85% of Canadians living paycheck to paycheck and 58% having less than $200 left monthly, a single unexpected expense can push millions into debt. This represents a systemic crisis affecting national economic stability, consumer spending, and long-term prosperity.
Data compiled from National Payroll Institute surveys, Statistics Canada reports, and recent inflation-impact studies. The 85% figure represents the upper range of recent surveys showing Canadians experiencing financial stress or lack of emergency savings. Individual survey results may vary between 50-85% depending on methodology and timing.