From January 17 to 19, 2025, we surveyed Canadians on their love lives.
Highlights of our survey include…
- The vast majority (81%) of Canadians identify as heterosexual (straight), with 13% part of the LGBT2Q+ community. Those most likely to identify as heterosexual are older (aged 55+), single, and/or Caucasian (white) vs. their counterparts. Conversely, those aged 18-34 and/or BIPoC are more likely to identify as part of the LGBT2Q+ community.
- Most (62%) are in a committed relationship of some kind, primarily married, with 24% single and not dating, and 4% in more casual relationships. Those in a committed relationship (and married) are significantly more likely to be heterosexual and/or older (aged 55+), while those aged 18-34 and/or identify as BIPoC are more likely to be single/not dating or living unmarried in a committed relationship. Casual relationships are more likely to be among men, those aged 18-34, and/or part of the LGBT2Q+ community.
- Those in a relationship of some kind tend to have been in it for five or more years (81%), with 45% having been in a relationship for more than 20 years. Those who have been in a relationship of some kind for more than 20 years are significantly more likely
to be aged 55+, heterosexual, content in their relationship, in a monogamous relationship, and be Caucasian (white) vs. their counterparts. Those in relationships for between 1 and 10 years tend to be younger, LGBT2Q+ individuals, and those who are non-monogamous. - The good news is that almost all Canadians in a relationship are highly content, with the majority feeling very content. Older Canadians (aged 55+), those outside Quebec, and those in a monogamous relationship are significantly more likely to say they are very content in their relationship. Men and/or those in a non-monogamous relationship are more likely to feel not at all content.
Methodology
This web survey was conducted from January 17 to 19, 2025, with 1,579 Canadians aged 18 or older, randomly recruited from LEO’s online panel. A margin of error cannot be associated with a non-probability sample in a panel survey.
For comparison purposes, a probability sample of this size yields a margin of error no greater than ±2.5%, (19 times out of 20) for the Canadian sample.
