2.4.2 Percentage of children 6 to 17 years who have moderate or severe food insecurity, Canada and the provinces/territories, 2011/12
| CAN | NL | PE* | NS | NB* | QC | MB* | SK* | AB* | BC | YT** | NT | NU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada/Provinces/Territories | 5.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 4.7 | 0 | 8.2 | 32.4 |
Notes:
*interpret with caution
**sample size too small to release
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 105-0546 – Household food insecurity measures, by presence of children in the household, Canada, provinces and territories, occasional (number unless otherwise noted).
In 2011/12, 5.1% of Canadian children aged 6 to 11 years lived with moderate or severe food insecurity.
That percentage varied between the provinces and territories.
32% of children aged 6 to 11 years lived with moderate or severe food insecurity in Nunavut as did 4.7% in BC.