As of 2020, the majority of parents and guardians of children aged 0 to 17 in Canada declared that they have savings for postsecondary studies. When looking at regional level, British Columbia was the region with the highest share of children with savings for their postsecondary education (74 percent). By contrast, Atlantic was the region with the lowest share (62 percent).
Share of children with savings for postsecondary education Canada in 2020, by region
Adapted from Statistics Canada, 150.statcan.gc.ca, February 4 to June 20, 2020. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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