7.2.2 Percentage of Canadian youth aged 12 to 17 who perceive their mental health as very good or excellent, Canada and the provinces, 2016
| CAN | NL | PE | NS | NB | QC | ON | MB | SK | AB | MB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada/Provinces | 77.4 | 70.8 | 84.8 | 72.5 | 78.2 | 78.6 | 76.5 | 73.4 | 75.1 | 79.3 | 79.3 |
Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from Statistics Canada. Table 105-0508 – Canadian health characteristics, annual estimates, by age group and sex, Canada (excluding territories) and provinces, occasional (number unless otherwise noted).
In 2016, 77% of Canadian youth aged 12 to 17 perceived their mental health to be very good or excellent.
That percentage varied from 71% in Newfoundland & Labrador to 85% in Prince Edward Island.
In Canada overall, 79% of males aged 12 to 17 reported that their mental health was very good or excellent as did 76% of females.