In 2025, depression and anxiety remain high in Canada, with roughly 1 in 5 people experiencing a mental health issue annually and 14% facing major depression in their lifetime. Over one-third of Canadians reported symptoms of depression and anxiety, with significant increases in anxiety disorder diagnoses among teenagers (reaching 12.9% by 2018, trending higher in 2025).
Key depression statistics for Canada in 2025 include:
Overall Prevalence: Approximately 38% of Canadians surveyed showed symptoms of depression and anxiety, with young people (aged 15-24) most affected.
Youth Impact: Adolescent girls and young women reported higher rates of feeling sad or hopeless, with 54% of grade 10 girls reporting this in 2022, a trend that continued into 2025.
Disproportionate Impact: Indigenous people are more likely to report a mood disorder diagnosis (10.4%) compared to the non-Indigenous, non-racialized population (4.2%).
Healthcare Access: In 2024–2025, 41% of adults with a diagnosed mental health disorder reported that their needs were only partially met or completely unmet.
Healthcare Workers: Results from the CMA’s 2025 National Physician Health Survey show that although rates dropped from 2021, physicians still report high rates of depression, with 58% of medical residents and fellows screening positive.
Key Factors and Trends
Physical Activity: Teens who are physically active with their families report better mental health and lower depressive symptoms.
Co-occurring Conditions: People with a mental illness are twice as likely to have a substance use disorder.
Long-term Effects: Roughly 4,500 Canadians die by suicide every year.
Source: google.com/searchq=Depression+Statistics
