Life satisfaction
For the purpose of monitoring trends in life satisfaction, individuals were classified based on their self-reported life satisfaction into the following three categories: “very satisfied or satisfied,” “neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,” “or “very dissatisfied or dissatisfied.”
Overall findings:
- In 2015/16, survey results indicated that 89% of individuals ages 12 and over in Sudbury and districts rated their life satisfaction as very satisfied or satisfied, 7% rated their life satisfaction as neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, while 3% rated their life satisfaction as very dissatisfied or dissatisfied.
- Between 2007/08 and 2013/14, the prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2016, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, life satisfaction, Sudbury and districts, ages 12+, 2015/2016
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, life satisfaction, Sudbury and districts, ages 12+, 2015/2016
Note: Estimates marked with C or D should be interpreted with caution due to a high margin of error. Those marked with C are of higher quality than D.
| Self-Rated Mental Health | Prevalence Rate |
|---|---|
| (Very) Satisfied | 89.4% (CI: 84.8% to 92.7%) |
| Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied | 7.4% C (CI: 4.6% to 11.7%) |
| (Very) Dissatisfied | 3.2% D (CI: 1.9% to 5.2%) |
Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied)
Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) by geographic area
Key findings:
- In 2013/14, survey results indicated that 92% of individuals aged 12 years and older in Sudbury and districts rated their life satisfaction as very satisfied or satisfied.
- The prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in Sudbury and districts is similar to that reported in northeastern Ontario and Ontario overall.
- Between 2007/08 and 2013/14, the prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and geographic area, ages 12+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and geographic area, ages 15+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
| Geographic Region | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2008 | Prevalence Rate, 2009 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2012 | Prevalence Rate, 2013 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 92.5% (CI: 90.2% to 94.3%) | 91.0% (CI: 87.9% to 93.3%) | 91.7% (CI: 88.7% to 93.9%) | 91.6% (CI: 88.7% to 93.8%) |
| Northeastern Ontario | 93.1% (CI: 92.0% to 94.1%) | 90.4% (CI: 88.9% to 91.7%) | 91.7% (CI: 90.1% to 93.1%) | 91.3% (CI: 89.7% to 92.7%) |
| Ontario | 90.6% (CI: 90.1% to 91.1%) | 91.4% (CI: 90.8% to 91.9%) | 91.8% (CI: 91.3% to 92.3%) | 90.9% (CI: 90.3% to 91.4%) |
Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) by sex
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in males in Sudbury and districts is similar to that in females.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in either males or females.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Sex | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 91.9% (CI: 88.9% to 94.2%) | 90.4% (CI: 87.5% to 92.7%) |
| Females | 91.1% (CI: 88.4% to 93.1%) | 92.1% (CI: 89.3% to 94.2%) |
Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) by age group
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction was lower in 65+ age group compared to 20 to 44 age group in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the age groups.
Notes:
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Age (Years) | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 19 | 94.6% (CI: 89.8% to 97.2%) | 87.5% (CI: 77.3% to 93.5%) |
| 20 to 44 | 91.8% (CI: 88.3% to 94.3%) | 94.7% (CI: 91.5% to 96.8%) |
| 45 to 64 | 91.1% (CI: 87.9% to 93.6%) | 91.2% (CI: 88.1% to 93.6%) |
| 65+ | 89.4% (CI: 85.9% to 92.2%) | 86.9% (CI: 81.5% to 90.8%) |
Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) by household income
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction was lowest among individuals in the lowest income quintile in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the household income quintiles.
Notes:
- In this analysis, individuals are divided into “income quintiles” or 5 groups of roughly equal size based on their reported household income. The groups are ranked, so that Quintile 1 represents the 20% of the population with the lowest incomes, and Quintile 5 represents the 20% with the highest incomes.
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and household income, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and household income, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Household Income Distribution | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Quintile 1 (Lowest) | 83.5% (CI: 78.0% to 87.8%) | 80.9% (CI: 74.7% to 85.8%) |
| Quintile 2 | 84.7% (CI: 78.2% to 89.6%) | 91.4% (CI: 87.0% to 94.5%) |
| Quintile 3 | 94.7% (CI: 89.0% to 97.5%) | 92.6% (CI: 87.1% to 95.8%) |
| Quintile 4 | 96.4% (CI: 92.6% to 98.3%) | 94.4% (CI: 90.4% to 96.8%) |
| Quintile 5 (Highest) | 94.8% (CI: 87.8% to 97.9%) | 97.5% (CI: 92.7% to 99.2%) |
Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) by education
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction was not statistically different among education level groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the education level groups.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and education levels, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and education, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Education | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| < Highschool Diploma | 85.3% (CI: 74.4% to 92.1%) | 86.9% (CI: 70.8% to 94.8%) |
| Highschool Diploma | 89.5% (CI: 83.0% to 93.7%) | 92.9% (CI: 88.9% to 95.6%) |
| Trade, College or University Diploma or Certificate | 89.9% (CI: 86.7% to 92.3%) | 91.4% (CI: 88.2% to 93.8%) |
| University Degree | 97.1% (CI: 86.9% to 99.4%) | 95.3% (CI: 90.3% to 97.7%) |
Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) by first official language spoken
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, the prevalence rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction was not statistically different between official language groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of very satisfied or satisfied life satisfaction did not vary significantly among either official language group.
Notes:
- Canada’s official languages are French and English. An individual’s “first official language spoken” is determined using their answers to a number of questions about the languages they speak. A small percentage of people are classified as having both French and English as their “first” official language spoken. Such individuals are included here as French. People speaking neither French nor English are excluded from this analysis.
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and first official language spoken, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied), by year and first official language spoken, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| First Official Language Spoken | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| French | 92.0% (CI: 88.3% to 94.6%) | 89.5% (CI: 84.0% to 93.2%) |
| English | 91.3% (CI: 89.0% to 93.1%) | 92.1% (CI: 89.9% to 93.9%) |
This item was last modified on July 3, 2019