Percentage of Canadians who donated to charity by age in 2000 and 2015

The bar chart illustrates the proportion of Canadians who contributed money to charitable organisations across five age brackets in 2000 and 2015. Overall, it is evident that while younger demographics became less likely to donate over the fifteen-year period, older Canadians demonstrated increased participation in charitable giving.

In 2000, the highest percentage of donors was found in the 35 to 49 age group at 39%, followed by those aged 50 to 64 at 34%. By 2015, however, the 50 to 64 age group became the most generous, with their donation rate rising to 38%. Similarly, the 65 and over category saw an increase from 31% in 2000 to 34% in 2015, matching the 35 to 49 age group, which experienced a decline to 34% over the same period.

Conversely, younger age groups showed a marked downward trend. The 18 to 24 age bracket experienced the most substantial drop, falling from 20% in 2000 to just 11% in 2015. A similar, though less pronounced, decline occurred among those aged 25 to 34, where the percentage of donors decreased from 29% to 25%.