Economy, jobs and prices in Ontario, Canada: official figures
The economy of Ontario (gross domestic product at market prices) was worth $1.20 trillion in 2024, 38.5% of Canada's $3.11 trillion; the largest of 13 provinces and territories. In current prices it was up 5.1% on 2023.
How fast is the economy of Ontario growing?
After adjusting for inflation (chained 2017 dollars), real GDP in Ontario grew 1.6% in 2024, against 2.0% for Canada; 4th slowest-growing of 13 provinces and territories. Over the ten years since 2014 it changed by +24.8%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyDid the economy of Ontario grow in 2025?
Real GDP at basic prices in Ontario, from the industry accounts, grew 1.3% in 2025; 5th slowest-growing of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the GDP per capita of Ontario?
Dividing 2024 GDP by the population on 1 July 2024 (16,090,358) gives $74,394 of output per resident, against $75,519 for Canada; 6th lowest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much do households in Ontario spend?
Household spending in Ontario came to $40,926 per resident in 2024 (Canada: $40,837); 6th highest of 13 provinces and territories. Final consumption spending by governments was equal to 20.2% of GDP (4th lowest share of 13 provinces and territories; Canada: 21.4%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much does Ontario export?
Exports of goods and services to other countries from Ontario were worth $413.2 billion in 2024, equal to 34.5% of its GDP; 6th highest share of 13 provinces and territories. Exports to other provinces and territories came to $186.7 billion.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Ontario?
In 2022, the largest industry in Ontario's economy was real estate and rental and leasing (12.8% of GDP at basic prices), followed by manufacturing (10.7%) and finance and insurance (9.6%). The public sector as a whole accounted for 19.5%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow important are mining, oil and manufacturing in Ontario?
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction made up 1.1% of GDP in Ontario in 2022 (4th lowest of 13 provinces and territories), and manufacturing 10.7% (4th highest of 13 provinces and territories).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Ontario?
The unemployment rate in Ontario was 7.0% in September 2026 (seasonally adjusted), down 0.9 percentage points from 7.9% a year earlier and against 7.0% in September 2024; 4th highest of 10 provinces. The Canadian rate was 6.5%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow many people are employed in Ontario?
In September 2026, 8,286,500 people in Ontario were employed and 624,100 unemployed, out of a labour force of 8,910,600. Employment was up 1.1% on a year earlier (5th slowest growth of 10 provinces; Canada: up 0.5%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the average weekly wage in Ontario?
Employees in Ontario earned an average of $1,391.19 a week including overtime in July 2026 (seasonally adjusted, preliminary), up 3.6% on a year earlier; 5th highest of 13 provinces and territories. The Canadian average was $1,347.14 (up 3.2%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow many payroll jobs are there in Ontario?
Employers in Ontario had 7,010,066 employees on their payrolls in July 2026, up 0.9% on a year earlier; 4th slowest growth of 13 provinces and territories (Canada: up 1.1%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Ontario?
The median total income of economic families and people living alone or with non-relatives in Ontario was $90,200 in 2024, against $86,000 for Canada; 5th highest of 13 provinces and territories. In constant 2024 dollars it was down 0.3% on 2023.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median after-tax income in Ontario?
After income tax, the median income of families and unattached individuals in Ontario was $79,500 in 2024 (Canada: $75,500); 5th highest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median family income in Ontario?
Economic families of two or more people in Ontario had a median total income of $130,700 in 2024 (Canada: $125,600); 5th highest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the average income in Ontario?
Average total income of families and unattached individuals in Ontario was $122,400 in 2024, 35.7% above the median (Canada: average $115,000, 33.7% above the median).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the inflation rate in Ontario?
Consumer prices in Ontario were up 2.5% in the 12 months to September 2026, against 3.1% for Canada and 2.0% in the 12 months to September 2025; the lowest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much have prices risen in Ontario?
Averaged over 2025, the Consumer Price Index for Ontario rose 1.9% (Canada: 2.1%); 5th lowest of 13 provinces and territories. Between 2015 and 2025 prices rose 30.0% in total (Canada: 29.7%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow fast are food and housing costs rising in Ontario?
In the 12 months to September 2026, food prices in Ontario were up 2.1% (Canada: up 2.2%) and shelter costs, which include rent, mortgage interest and utilities, were up 0.3% (Canada: up 1.8%); shelter inflation was the lowest of 12 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyAre transportation costs rising in Ontario?
Transportation prices, including vehicles, fuel and public transit, were up 8.6% in Ontario in the 12 months to September 2026 (Canada: up 8.4%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much did housing costs rise in Ontario in 2025?
Averaged over 2025, shelter costs in Ontario rose 2.2% (Canada: 3.0%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow Ontario compares with other provinces
Gross domestic product, 2024 (current prices) (2024)
Ontario ranks 1 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross domestic product, 2024 (current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario | $1.20 trillion |
| 2 | Quebec | $616.8 billion |
| 3 | Alberta | $473.9 billion |
| 4 | British Columbia | $429.1 billion |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | $112.8 billion |
| 6 | Manitoba | $96.1 billion |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | $65.3 billion |
GDP per resident, 2024 (GDP / population on 1 July) (2024)
Ontario ranks 8 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per resident, 2024 (GDP / population on 1 July) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Saskatchewan | $90,619 |
| 6 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $77,455 |
| 7 | British Columbia | $75,821 |
| 8 | Ontario | $74,394 |
| 9 | Quebec | $68,665 |
| 10 | Manitoba | $64,602 |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | $60,877 |
Real GDP growth, 2024 (chained 2017 dollars) (2024)
Ontario ranks 10 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2024 (chained 2017 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.7% |
| 8 | Quebec | 1.7% |
| 9 | Manitoba | 1.7% |
| 10 | Ontario | 1.6% |
| 11 | British Columbia | 1.1% |
| 12 | Northwest Territories | -0.8% |
| 13 | Yukon | -2.5% |
Real GDP growth at basic prices, 2025 (2025)
Ontario ranks 9 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth at basic prices, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | British Columbia | 2.0% |
| 7 | New Brunswick | 2.0% |
| 8 | Manitoba | 1.3% |
| 9 | Ontario | 1.3% |
| 10 | Yukon | 0.6% |
| 11 | Quebec | 0.6% |
| 12 | Nunavut | 0.1% |
Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) (September 2026)
Ontario ranks 4 of 10, highest first. Provinces only: territorial estimates are three-month moving averages from a separate survey design.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 9.1% |
| 2 | New Brunswick | 7.4% |
| 3 | Prince Edward Island | 7.3% |
| 4 | Ontario | 7.0% |
| 5 | British Columbia | 6.4% |
| 6 | Alberta | 6.4% |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | 6.3% |
Labour force participation rate, September 2026 (September 2026)
Ontario ranks 5 of 10, highest first. Provinces only.
| Rank | Region | Labour force participation rate, September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Prince Edward Island | 66.6% |
| 3 | Saskatchewan | 66.5% |
| 4 | Manitoba | 66.4% |
| 5 | Ontario | 64.6% |
| 6 | British Columbia | 64.6% |
| 7 | Quebec | 63.7% |
| 8 | Nova Scotia | 62.2% |
Average weekly earnings, July 2026 (all employees, seasonally adjusted) (July 2026)
Ontario ranks 5 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average weekly earnings, July 2026 (all employees, seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $1,821.38 |
| 3 | Yukon | $1,504.26 |
| 4 | Alberta | $1,399.61 |
| 5 | Ontario | $1,391.19 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $1,356.78 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $1,325.24 |
| 8 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $1,317.98 |
Change in payroll employment, 12 months to July 2026 (July 2026)
Ontario ranks 10 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Change in payroll employment, 12 months to July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 1.1% |
| 8 | British Columbia | 1.1% |
| 9 | Nova Scotia | 0.9% |
| 10 | Ontario | 0.9% |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | 0.5% |
| 12 | Quebec | 0.4% |
| 13 | Northwest Territories | -0.2% |
Median total income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 (2024)
Ontario ranks 5 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median total income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nunavut | $126,600 |
| 3 | Yukon | $100,200 |
| 4 | Alberta | $96,600 |
| 5 | Ontario | $90,200 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $85,700 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $85,600 |
| 8 | Manitoba | $81,900 |
Median after-tax income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 (2024)
Ontario ranks 5 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median after-tax income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nunavut | $109,600 |
| 3 | Yukon | $89,300 |
| 4 | Alberta | $85,300 |
| 5 | Ontario | $79,500 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $75,800 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $75,500 |
| 8 | Manitoba | $72,000 |
Median total income of economic families (two or more people), 2024 (2024)
Ontario ranks 5 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median total income of economic families (two or more people), 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nunavut | $150,400 |
| 3 | Yukon | $143,900 |
| 4 | Alberta | $132,700 |
| 5 | Ontario | $130,700 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $128,400 |
| 7 | Quebec | $120,800 |
| 8 | Saskatchewan | $120,600 |
Consumer price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 (September 2026)
Ontario ranks 13 of 13, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Consumer price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Manitoba | 4.4% |
| 8 | Alberta | 3.6% |
| 9 | Saskatchewan | 3.3% |
| 10 | Quebec | 3.1% |
| 11 | Nunavut | 3.0% |
| 12 | British Columbia | 3.0% |
| 13 | Ontario | 2.5% |
Consumer price inflation, 2025 annual average (2025)
Ontario ranks 9 of 13, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Consumer price inflation, 2025 annual average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Saskatchewan | 2.1% |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | 2.1% |
| 8 | Alberta | 2.0% |
| 9 | Ontario | 1.9% |
| 10 | New Brunswick | 1.7% |
| 11 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 1.4% |
| 12 | Prince Edward Island | 1.4% |
Shelter price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 (September 2026)
Ontario ranks 12 of 12, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Shelter price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Manitoba | 4.6% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 4.5% |
| 8 | Quebec | 3.2% |
| 9 | Saskatchewan | 2.4% |
| 10 | British Columbia | 2.1% |
| 11 | Alberta | 0.8% |
| 12 | Ontario | 0.3% |
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