t h e va n i e r i n s t i t u t e o f t h e f a m i l y
Number of families of 2 or more persons (1986 - 2026) millions 12 10.7 million
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Based on latest age-specific family formation ratios
10
9.7 million
9 8
Based on continuation of medium-term trends for age-specific family formation ratios
6.6 million 7 6 1986
1991
1996
2001
2006
2011p
2016p
2021p
2026p
Source: Roger SauvĂŠ (2006), The effects of the changing age structure on households and families to 2026, The Vanier Institute of the Family.
Number of families by age of primary household maintainer (1986 - 2026) millions 3.0
65+
2.5
45-54 55-64
2.0 35-44 1.5 25-34 1.0 0.5 15-24 0 1986
1991
1996
2001
2006
2011p
2016p
2021p
2026p
Source: Roger SauvĂŠ (2006), The effects of the changing age structure on households and families to 2026, The Vanier Institute of the Family.
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