Demographic Statistics and Trends

The Esri Demographic Statistics and Trends dataset is used to show population and household statistical trends over time. This Esri Advanced Demographics dataset for Canada is sourced from data supplied by Environics Analytics.

The Demographic Statistics and Trends dataset consists of estimated and projected household counts, household population, population, household income, and household average income. The dataset provides estimated counts from 2016 to 2024 and projects values from 2025 to 2044.

When analyzing demographic trends, consider the differences between Demographic Statistics and Trends (DemoStats Trends) and Demographic Statistics (DemoStats) based on your business objectives:

ValueDemoStats TrendsDemoStats

Variables

427

2,598

Historical Years

2016-2024

2019, 2024

Projected Years

2025-2044

2026, 2028, 2033

Base Geography

Dissemination area (DA)

DA and postal code

Data source

Release:

November 2024.

Data Vintage:

2024

Data:

Data is provided by Environics Analytics.

Base Level Geography:

Dissemination area.

Geography levels

Demographic Statistics and Trends variables are available at the dissemination area (DA) level and all higher levels of geography.

Demographic Statistics and Trends documents

Refer to the following reference documents:

Example use cases

Using DemoStats Trends in a demographic analysis provides added insight into the increase or decline of particular demographic variables in single year increments. The dataset also provides percent change values for year over year as well as historical to current year and current year to three, five, and ten year projections, allowing easy comparisons of changes in multiple markets over many years. DemoStats and DemoStats Trends can be used together for a comprehensive demographic analysis.

Example Demographic Statistics and Trends use cases include:

A demographic trend analysis graph can indicate how data evolves over time

The areas in which you do business change over time. A demographic trend analysis using DemoStats Trends variables can show you how population and household counts and income values are expected to evolve in trade areas over time. This insight helps organizations plan short and long term development projects, staffing, and programming.