Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS)

Age of person, category

Age refers to the age of a person (or subject) of interest at last birthday (or relative to a specified, well-defined reference date).

Person refers to an individual and is the unit of analysis for most social statistics programs.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Age categories by five-year age groups
• Age group - 18-24 years variant
  Data tables

  • Aboriginal peoples survey, perceived mental health and suicidal thoughts, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 18 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories Table: 577-0013
• Age Group - Regrouping Variant, 6 to 55 Years and Over, Sub-Groups Under 25
  Data tables

  • Aboriginal peoples survey, access to and use of health care services, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories Table: 577-0003
  • Aboriginal peoples survey, long-term health problems (self-reported) by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 12 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories Table: 577-0006
  • Aboriginal peoples survey, perceived general health, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories Table: 577-0001