Canadians overspending during holiday season by region 2022

Published by
Kasia Davies,
Jan 14, 2025
During 2022's holiday season, nearly 40 percent of consumers in Canada spent more than they had initially intended. Specifically, Saskatchewan and Manitoba accounted for the highest share of overspenders, when compared to shoppers in other provinces.

Shoppers who overspent during the holiday season in Canada in 2022, by region

CharacteristicShare of respondents
Canada 38%
British Columbia 35%
Alberta 32%
Saskatchewan/Manitoba 47%
Ontario 41%
Quebec 35%
Atlantic 42%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents38%38%35%35%32%32%47%47%41%41%35%35%42%42%CanadaBritish ColumbiaAlbertaSaskatchewan/ManitobaOntarioQuebecAtlantic
0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%20%22.5%25%27.5%30%32.5%35%37.5%40%42.5%45%47.5%50%52.5%

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Release date

February 2023

Region

Canada

Survey time period

January 3 to 5, 2023

Number of respondents

2,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online panel

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