In April 2025, the Canadian Deceased Registry recorded 20,435 new deaths across the country—a decrease of 10.5% from the March total of 22,829. While monthly death counts often decline in the spring, April’s numbers landed just below the 12-month average of 21,174.
As always, these numbers reflect Cleanlist’s real-time monitoring of death reports from over 2,200 funeral homes across Canada, helping businesses, insurers, and government organizations maintain accurate, respectful, and compliant contact databases.
By Province:
The three provinces with the highest number of deaths in April were:
- Ontario – 7,925 deaths
- Quebec – 5,417 deaths
- British Columbia – 1,761 deaths
At the other end of the scale:
- Prince Edward Island – 129 deaths
- Newfoundland and Labrador – 431 deaths
- New Brunswick – 756 deaths
While Ontario and Quebec continue to lead in absolute numbers due to population size, several smaller provinces showed notable shifts in per capita and age-related trends.
Deaths Per 100,000 Population
To account for population differences, we also track deaths per 100,000 residents. Nationally, April’s rate was 50.6, down from 56.5 in March.
The provinces with the highest per-capita death rates were:
- Newfoundland and Labrador – 79.8
- New Brunswick – 89.7
- Manitoba – 57.3
By contrast, British Columbia (31.6) and Alberta (34.7) reported the lowest per-capita death rates among all provinces.
Average Age at Death
The national average age at death for April 2025 was 78.4 years, a slight dip from March’s 78.7. The highest provincial average was in Quebec, at 80.2 years, followed closely by British Columbia (79.7).
Provinces reporting lower average ages included:
- Saskatchewan – 75.4
- Alberta – 75.8
- Newfoundland and Labrador – 76.9
These variations often reflect demographic, healthcare, and socioeconomic factors unique to each region.
Final Thoughts
Understanding death trends is not only a matter of national record—it’s essential for institutions that rely on clean and accurate contact data. Whether you’re verifying identity, updating records, or ensuring respectful communications, the Canadian Deceased Registry offers the most current and comprehensive death data available in Canada.
Stay informed. Stay accurate. Stay compliant.
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 or for licensing information, submit your inquiry using our contact web form.
The Canadian Deceased Registry is a vital component of the nation’s record-keeping system, dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information regarding deceased citizens in Canada.
