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How does your net worth stack up? The most reliable benchmark comes from Statistics Canada's Survey of Financial Security, which measured the finances of Canadian family units in 2023. The table below shows the median and average net worth by age of the household's main income earner. Compare yourself against the median — the middle household — because the average is pulled sharply upward by the wealthiest families.
| Age group | Median net worth | Average net worth |
|---|---|---|
| Under 35 years | $159,100 | $459,800 |
| 35 to 44 years | $409,300 | $753,500 |
| 45 to 54 years | $675,800 | $1,150,800 |
| 55 to 64 years | $873,400 | $1,347,300 |
| 65 years and older | $738,900 | $1,204,500 |
| All Canadian family units | $519,700 | $995,900 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Survey of Financial Security (2023), Table 11-10-0016-01, released 2024-10-29. Values in 2023 constant dollars. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Canada?
Statistics Canada also publishes the median net worth within each national net worth quintile — which, by definition, lands on the 10th, 30th, 50th, 70th, and 90th percentiles of all Canadian family units. In 2023, a net worth above $2,488,700 put a household in the top 10% of the country, while the national median was $519,700. Enter your numbers in the calculator above and use the comparison step to see which band you fall in.
| Percentile | Net worth (2023) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $12,800 |
| 30th percentile | $174,300 |
| 50th percentile (national median) | $519,700 |
| 70th percentile | $1,078,600 |
| 90th percentile | $2,488,700 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Survey of Financial Security (2023), Table 11-10-0049-01, released 2024-10-29. Median net worth within each net worth quintile. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
Median Net Worth by Province
Where you live changes the picture, largely because real estate drives so much of Canadian household wealth. British Columbia and Ontario lead the country, while the Atlantic provinces trail the national median. StatsCan publishes these province figures for all ages combined.
| Province | Median net worth |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $773,500 |
| Ontario | $665,600 |
| Alberta | $457,100 |
| Prince Edward Island | $399,800 |
| Saskatchewan | $394,600 |
| Manitoba | $386,300 |
| Quebec | $371,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $354,600 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $333,500 |
| New Brunswick | $286,200 |
| Canada (all provinces) | $519,700 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Survey of Financial Security (2023), Table 11-10-0016-01, all ages, released 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
How to Calculate Your Net Worth
Your net worth is one of the most important numbers in personal finance. It represents the complete picture of your financial health at any given moment. Unlike income, which only tells you what you earn, or a credit score, which measures your borrowing reliability, net worth tells you what you have actually kept and built over your entire financial life. If you are a Canadian looking to understand where you stand financially, learning how to calculate your net worth is the essential first step.
What Is Net Worth?
Net worth is the difference between what you own and what you owe. The formula is straightforward: Net Worth = Total Assets minus Total Liabilities. If your assets exceed your liabilities, you have a positive net worth. If your debts outweigh what you own, your net worth is negative. Neither result is permanent. Net worth is a snapshot that changes as you pay down debt, save money, and grow your investments over time.
Why Your Net Worth Matters
Tracking your net worth gives you a clear, honest measure of financial progress. You might earn a high income but carry significant debt, which means your actual wealth is lower than your paycheque suggests. Conversely, someone with a modest salary who saves consistently and avoids unnecessary debt can build substantial net worth over decades. Monitoring this number monthly or quarterly lets you see whether your financial decisions are moving you forward or holding you back. It also helps you set meaningful goals, like reaching a specific net worth milestone before retirement or paying off your mortgage by a target date.
What Assets to Include
When calculating your net worth, include every asset that holds real value. For Canadians, this typically includes:
- Bank accounts — Chequing and savings accounts at any institution, including major banks like TD, RBC, BMO, CIBC, and Scotiabank, as well as digital banks like Tangerine and EQ Bank.
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) — Your TFSA balance counts at full market value. Since withdrawals are completely tax-free, every dollar inside is truly yours.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) — Include your RRSP at its full current value. While withdrawals are taxed as income, the standard convention is to count the entire balance when calculating net worth.
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) — If you have an RESP for your children's education, include the current balance. This money is earmarked for education but still represents wealth you have built.
- Non-registered investment accounts — Brokerage accounts, GICs, mutual funds, and ETFs held outside of registered accounts should be counted at their current market value.
- Real estate — Include the current market value of your home and any rental or investment properties you own. In Canada, your municipal property assessment can provide a starting point, though market value may differ. Check recent comparable sales in your area for a more accurate figure.
- Vehicles — Include cars, trucks, or recreational vehicles at their current resale value, not what you paid for them. Canadian Black Book provides realistic market valuations for used vehicles.
- Other assets — This can include cryptocurrency holdings, valuable collectibles, cash value of life insurance policies, or any other items of significant monetary value.
What Liabilities to Subtract
After totalling your assets, list every debt you currently owe:
- Mortgage balance — The remaining principal on your home loan. This is typically the largest liability for Canadian homeowners.
- Credit card debt — Include the full outstanding balance on every card, even if you pay it off monthly.
- Student loans — Federal and provincial student loan balances, including any interest that has accumulated.
- Car loans — The remaining balance on your auto financing.
- Lines of credit — Personal or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) with outstanding balances.
- Other debts — Any other money you owe, including personal loans, buy-now-pay-later balances, or money borrowed from family.
Canadian-Specific Tips for Accurate Calculations
Canada has unique financial products and considerations that affect how you calculate net worth. Your registered accounts (TFSA, RRSP, RESP) are a major advantage that many other countries do not offer, so make sure you include them. For property values, your municipal property assessment notice provides a government estimate, but real market value may be higher or lower depending on current conditions in your local housing market. When valuing your RRSP, remember that the full balance is conventionally included even though withdrawals will be taxed. Some financial planners suggest noting the “after-tax” value separately, but for standard net worth tracking, use the full amount.
How to Grow Your Net Worth
Once you know your current net worth, the goal is to increase it consistently over time. There are fundamentally two ways to do this: increase your assets or decrease your liabilities. On the asset side, maximize contributions to your TFSA and RRSP to benefit from tax-sheltered growth. Build an emergency fund in a high-interest savings account so that unexpected expenses do not force you into debt. On the liability side, prioritize paying down high-interest debt like credit cards before tackling lower-interest obligations. Making extra payments on your mortgage or student loans accelerates the growth of your net worth.
The most effective strategy is to track your net worth regularly so you can see the impact of every financial decision. A free net worth tracker that connects to your accounts removes the friction of manual calculation and makes it easy to stay on top of your progress. When you can see your net worth climbing month after month, it reinforces the habits that got you there.
Whether you use this calculator for a quick snapshot or connect your accounts for automatic real-time tracking, knowing your net worth puts you in control of your financial future. The Canadians who build lasting wealth are the ones who measure it consistently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about calculating and tracking your net worth in Canada.
What is net worth and how do you calculate it?
Net worth is the total value of everything you own (assets) minus everything you owe (liabilities). To calculate it, add up all your assets including bank accounts, investments like TFSAs and RRSPs, property, and vehicles. Then subtract all liabilities such as mortgage balance, credit card debt, student loans, and lines of credit. The resulting number is your net worth.
What is the average net worth by age in Canada?
According to Statistics Canada's Survey of Financial Security (2023), the average net worth by age group in Canada is $459,800 where the main income earner is under 35, $753,500 for ages 35 to 44, $1,150,800 for ages 45 to 54, $1,347,300 for ages 55 to 64, and $1,204,500 at 65 and older. The medians are much lower — $159,100, $409,300, $675,800, $873,400, and $738,900 respectively — and the median is the better benchmark for a typical household, because averages are pulled up by the wealthiest families.
What is a good net worth for my age in Canada?
A practical benchmark is the median net worth for your age group from Statistics Canada's Survey of Financial Security (2023): $159,100 where the main income earner is under 35, $409,300 for ages 35 to 44, $675,800 for ages 45 to 54, $873,400 for ages 55 to 64, and $738,900 at 65 and older. If you are above the median for your age group, you are ahead of at least half of comparable Canadian households. The most important thing is that your net worth trends upward over time.
What percentile is my net worth in Canada?
Statistics Canada's Survey of Financial Security (2023) publishes five reference points: a net worth of $12,800 was the 10th percentile of Canadian family units, $174,300 the 30th, $519,700 the 50th (the national median), $1,078,600 the 70th, and $2,488,700 the 90th. A net worth above $2,488,700 puts a household in the top 10% nationally. Use the comparison step in the calculator above to see which band your net worth falls in.
How often should I calculate my net worth?
You should review your net worth at least once per month. Monthly tracking helps you spot trends, measure progress toward financial goals, and catch potential problems early. With an automatic net worth tracker, your net worth updates in real time whenever account balances change, so you can check anytime without manual work.
Should I include my TFSA and RRSP in my net worth calculation?
Yes, you should include your TFSA and RRSP at their full current market value. While RRSP withdrawals are taxed as income, standard practice is to count the full balance as an asset. Your TFSA grows and can be withdrawn completely tax-free, so it counts at full value. Both are important parts of your total financial picture.
Can I track my net worth automatically instead of using a calculator?
Yes. Tools like Unified connect directly to your Canadian bank accounts, investment accounts, and credit cards to calculate your net worth automatically in real time. Instead of manually entering numbers into a calculator each month, your net worth updates whenever your account balances change. Unified supports TD, RBC, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank, Tangerine, Wealthsimple, Questrade, and hundreds more Canadian institutions.
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