Comparing the provinces
In 2024, Québec's provincial government spent $20,352 per capita, the highest among the ten provinces.
Spending per capita of provincial governments, 2024
Provincial government expenses, all functions, divided by the population on 1 July.
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| Province | Spending per capita | Health per capita | Education per capita | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17,168 | $6,645 | $2,989 | 545,080 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17,862 | $6,340 | $3,103 | 178,869 |
| Nova Scotia | $15,231 | $6,146 | $2,260 | 1,080,310 |
| New Brunswick | $14,301 | $5,061 | $2,841 | 857,114 |
| Québec | $20,352 | $6,761 | $3,505 | 8,982,312 |
| Ontario | $13,528 | $5,302 | $2,269 | 16,090,358 |
| Manitoba | $15,345 | $5,969 | $2,167 | 1,487,953 |
| Saskatchewan | $18,714 | $6,801 | $3,118 | 1,245,196 |
| Alberta | $14,708 | $5,693 | $2,559 | 4,901,795 |
| British Columbia | $15,987 | $6,715 | $2,484 | 5,659,205 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian classification of functions of government (10-10-0024-01), dataset updated 27 November 2025.
Scope: provincial general government, according to Statistics Canada's Canadian Classification of Functions of Government. The health and education networks appear through the transfers they receive; municipalities are excluded. This scope differs from Québec's Public Accounts, hence the different amounts.
Total health spending per capita, 2025
All sources: governments, private insurance and households. Canadian average: $9,626. The “Health” view above only counts provincial government spending.
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| Province | Total health spending per capita |
|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | $11,617 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $11,109 |
| Manitoba | $10,868 |
| Prince Edward Island | $10,470 |
| British Columbia | $10,439 |
| Saskatchewan | $10,191 |
| Alberta | $9,597 |
| New Brunswick | $9,431 |
| Québec | $9,320 |
| Ontario | $9,045 |
Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information, Health expenditure data in brief, 2025, p. 2, “Total health expenditure per capita”; Canada: p. 1, published 27 November 2025.