Share of individuals living in food insecure households in Canada 2021, by age group

Older individuals in Canada are less likely than their younger counterparts to experience any form of food insecurity. Only 0.8 percent of those 75 years and older experienced severe food insecurity in 2021. Children between six and 11 years of age are most likely to experience any food insecurity.

在加拿大，老年人相较于年轻一代，遭遇任何形式食物不安全的风险较低。2021年，仅有0.8%的75岁及以上的老年人经历了严重的食物不安全。6至11岁的儿童最有可能遭遇食物不安全的问题。