Fast Facts: Canadian Internet Use by Province
June 13, 2012
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Based on data from Statistics Canada‘s 2010 Canadian Internet Use Survey, British Columbia has the highest level of internet use in the country.
Individuals using the Internet from any location
|
%
|
|
| British Columbia |
86
|
| Alberta |
84
|
| Ontario |
81
|
| CANADA |
80
|
| Saskatchewan |
80
|
| Nova Scotia |
79
|
| Manitoba |
79
|
| Quebec |
76
|
| Prince Edward Island |
75
|
| Newfoundland |
73
|
| New Brunswick |
70
|
Internet use was highest mong individuals living in census metropolitan areas (CMA) or census agglomerations, where 82% of the population used the Internet, compared with 72% of peopl living outside of these areas. CMAs with the highest rates of use included Calgary, Saskatoon, Barrie, Ottawa–Gatineau, and Halifax (all at 88%), as well as Vancouver and Victoria (both at 87%).
The results are based on a sample of approximately 22,600 individuals aged 16 years and older conducted in October and November 2010. Results from the household component were released in The Daily on May 25, 2011.
