Data and Statistics in Education

Through a census every 5 years and 350 surveys, this agency produces statistics for Canada and all of its provinces. You can access publicly available data and statistics related to education in a number of publications, reports, analysis and services. Some Statscan resources specific to education are listed below.

A licensed product created by CHASS at the University of Toronto. This resource provides access to census data as early as 1961.

The Census presents basic demographic data including, information on population, age and language. Links to archived versions of the 2011, 2006, 2001 and 1996 censuses are available under 'Previous Censuses' in the menu at the left hand side of the screen. The Census home page contains a wealth of links to find census data, review analytical articles, access educational tools and more. Census data can be reviewed by topic, including Education.

This series presents an analysis of various arts and culture issues. "Issues in education, training and literacy include accessibility, national and international student performance assessments, school-work transitions, adult education, lifelong learning, use of technology, alternate forms of delivery and outcomes." This digital content is archived, but remains available for research purposes.

The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin. The Daily issues news releases on current social and economic conditions and announces new products. It provides a comprehensive one-stop overview of new information available from Statistics Canada.

The series includes analysis on the characteristics of those with elementary-secondary, postsecondary and apprenticeship training. It also features analysis on students’ pathways through the education system and into the labour market-- including findings for different levels of education and fields of study. Other topics include access to education; national and international adult performance assessments; use of technology; lifelong learning; and adult education.

A semi-annual report that "draws from a wide variety of data sources to provide information on the school-age population, elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, transitions, and labour market outcomes."