The average age of death for Canadians in August was 77.9 years—a figure that held steady compared to July and was just below the 78.0-year mark recorded in August 2024. This insight provides important context: while the number of deaths fluctuates month to month, the age profile of Canadians passing away remains remarkably consistent.
In total, 17,181 deaths were reported in August 2025, a 5.5% decline from July’s 18,173 and 14.5% fewer than the 20,115 recorded in August 2024. This marks one of the lowest monthly totals in the past two years.
Provincial Highlights
- Ontario reported 6,804 deaths, its lowest monthly total this year, after peaking at over 10,000 in January.
- Quebec followed with 4,356 deaths, down 7.5% from July and well below its spring highs.
- British Columbia recorded 1,458 deaths, continuing a four-month downward trend.
- Alberta logged 1,476 deaths, flat compared to July but still 16% below levels seen earlier in 2025.
- Smaller provinces showed mixed results: Prince Edward Island edged lower to 110 deaths, while Saskatchewan slipped to 610.
Why This Data Matters
The Canadian Deceased Registry™ is the country’s most complete and current source of deceased individual records, compiled daily from over 2,400 funeral homes, public notices, and proprietary sources.
Accurate mortality data is essential for:
- Reducing fraud in financial services
- Suppressing invalid contacts in marketing databases
- Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements
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About The Data
The data presented in this report was summarized by the Canadian Deceased Registry™, Canada’s only national registry of deceased Canadians. To learn more about the database, submit your inquiry using our contact web form.
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