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Hallowe’en... by the numbers
2012
Wednesday, October 31st is Hallowe’en!
Here is a selection of statistics related to the spooky occasion.
(Last updated: October 5, 2012)
Trick or Treat!
3,734,401 — The estimated number of children in Canada of prime trick-or-treating age—5 to 14 years old—in 2012, up 0.2% from 2011.
| Year | Number of children aged 5 to 14 |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 3,704,513 |
| 1983 | 3,684,174 |
| 1984 | 3,669,615 |
| 1985 | 3,656,755 |
| 1986 | 3,644,483 |
| 1987 | 3,668,322 |
| 1988 | 3,706,408 |
| 1989 | 3,759,792 |
| 1990 | 3,798,425 |
| 1991 | 3,837,118 |
| 1992 | 3,879,007 |
| 1993 | 3,912,389 |
| 1994 | 3,950,525 |
| 1995 | 3,989,627 |
| 1996 | 4,025,206 |
| 1997 | 4,061,011 |
| 1998 | 4,086,357 |
| 1999 | 4,090,735 |
| 2000 | 4,092,628 |
| 2001 | 4,096,223 |
| 2002 | 4,103,114 |
| 2003 | 4,087,297 |
| 2004 | 4,047,384 |
| 2005 | 3,988,855 |
| 2006 | 3,917,721 |
| 2007 | 3,856,398 |
| 2008 | 3,806,403 |
| 2009 | 3,771,706 |
| 2010 | 3,740,140 |
| 2011 | 3,725,582 |
| 2012 | 3,734,401 |
Source: CANSIM, table 051-0001 (Estimates of population).
See also: “Canada’s population estimates: Age and sex,” The Daily, Thursday, September 27, 2012; Population by sex and age group in Summary tables, as well as the publications Quarterly Demographic Estimates and Annual Demographic Estimates.
13.3 million — The number of private dwellings across Canada in 2011 where children might be able to nab some treats… or could get into some mischief!
Source: “2011 Census: Population and dwelling counts,” The Daily, Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Jack-o’-lanterns
A big part of Hallowe’en is the hollowed-out and carved pumpkin known as the Jack-o'-lantern. Decorating with squash and gourds for Hallowe'en and Thanksgiving has also become increasingly popular. These autumn favourites can also be eaten! Pumpkin spice beverage or pumpkin pie, anyone?
2,239 — The number of farms with pumpkin patches in Canada according to the 2011 Census of Agriculture.
Source: 2011 Farm and farm operator data.
2,743 hectares — The approximate land area (6,778 acres) on which pumpkins were harvested in Canada in 2011.
$16.7 million — The estimated farm gate value of these pumpkins in 2011.
Source: Fruit and Vegetable Production, February 2012, released February 17, 2012.
88 400 tonnes — The amount of pumpkins and squash produced in Canada in 2011.
43 310 tonnes — The amount of pumpkins and squash imported to Canada in 2011.
Source: CANSIM, table 002-0010 (Food Availability (per person)).
1.68 kg — The amount of pumpkin and squash available for consumption as food per capita in Canada in 2011. (Data adjusted for retail, household, cooking and plate loss.)
Source: CANSIM, table 002-0011 (Food Availability (per person)).
Hallowe’en apples!
In some parts of Canada, “Hallowe’en apples!” is the exclamation used in the little goblins’ quest for candy. In parts of Canada where the French-Canadian culture is dominant, trick-or-treaters must sing a song for their reward!
7.23 kg — The amount of fresh apples available for consumption as food per capita in Canada in 2011. (Data adjusted for retail, household, cooking and plate loss.)
Source: CANSIM, table 002-0011 (Food Availability (per person)).
390,362 tonnes — The amount of apples grown in Canada in 2011.
$160.5 million — The estimated farm gate value of apples grown in Canada in 2011.
Source: Fruit and Vegetable Production, February 2012, released February 17, 2012.
In disguise
Dressing up for special occasions and costume parties—a big part of Hallowe’en!
100 — The number of businesses engaged in formal wear and costume rental in Canada in 2012.
Source: CANSIM, table 551-0002 (Business Register).
$21.6 million — The value of "vestments and costumes" manufactured in Canada in 2010. This category (3152995) includes theatrical and other costumes and ecclesiastical vestments.
Source: Manufacturing and Energy Division.
Freak show
Hallowe’en is a favourite time to watch films of the horror genre.
112.2 million — The number of tickets sold at cinemas (including indoor theatres, drive-ins and film festivals) in Canada in 2010, down 1.9% from 114.4 million in 2009.
Source: Motion Picture Theatres, 2010, released February 7, 2012.
True blood?
$887.5 million — The value of "other miscellaneous by-products, including other processed, frozen or cooked meats" manufactured in Canada in 2010. This category (311611U) includes "blood, dried, edible" and "blood, dried, inedible" as well as all kinds of other left-over animal parts.
$346.2 million — The value of "medicinal chemicals and botanical products, in bulk" manufactured in Canada in 2010. This category (3254114) includes plasma and other blood products, mostly from animals.
$79.8 million — The value of "in-vitro diagnostic substances" manufactured in Canada in 2010. This category (3254130) also contains blood plasma.
Source: Manufacturing and Energy Division.
See also: Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) - List of Goods.
Burial shrouds and bandages for mummies
$26.0 million — The value of "other apparel findings, trimmings and fabricated textile products" manufactured in Canada in 2009. This category (315999D) includes burial shrouds, used for burying the dead.
$429.2 million — The value of "surgical and therapeutic appliances and supplies…" manufactured in Canada in 2010. This category (3391139) includes bandages.
Source: Manufacturing and Energy Division.
See also: Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) - List of Goods.
A final resting place
$56.6 million — The value of wood burial caskets and coffins manufactured in Canada in 2009. (More recent data on wood burial caskets and coffins, as well as data on burial caskets and coffins made of metal and other materials, are suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act.)
Source: Manufacturing and Energy Division.
$1.5 billion — The total expenditure on funeral services by all households in Canada in 2010.
Source: Survey of Household Spending.
Quiet professionals
Between 1996 and 2006, the number of female funeral directors and embalmers in Canada nearly doubled.
4,600 — The number of funeral directors and embalmers in Canada in 2006. Of this number, 3,235 were men and 1,365 were women.
3,735 — The number of funeral directors and embalmers in Canada 10 years earlier, in 1996. Of this number, 3,015 were men and 720 were women.
Source: 2006 Census, Occupation.
14,035 — The total number of employees in the funeral services industry in Canada in 2011.
Source: CANSIM, table 281-0024 (Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours).
Watch for 2011 National Household Survey data on Canada’s labour force, coming June 2013.
Hallowe’en candy
Candy—the reward for trick or treating!
(Data are seasonally unadjusted.)
$355.9 million — The value in monthly sales of candy, confectionery and snack foods at large retailers in October 2011. December, however, was the month with the highest monthly sales in 2011, at $465.3 million.
$276.2 million — The average monthly sales of candy, confectionery and snack foods at large retailers in 2011.
Source: CANSIM, table 080-0009, (Monthly Survey of Large Retailers).
$400 million — The value of "chewing gum, bubble gum, and chewing gum base" manufactured in Canada in 2008. This category (3113404) includes sugarless gum.
$1.4 billion — The total value of “chocolate and chocolate-type confectionary products” and “other chocolate and cocoa products” manufactured in Canada in 2008. These categories (3113205; 3113207) include chocolate seasonal novelties and syrup for chocolate milk.
Source: Manufacturing and Energy Division.
9% — The percentage of sugar consumed by children derived from confectionary items (for instance, chocolate bars, candies).
10% — The percentage of sugar consumed by adolescents derived from confectionary items (for instance, chocolate bars, candies).
5% — The percentage of sugar consumed by adults derived from confectionary items (for instance, chocolate bars, candies).
Source: “Sugar consumption among Canadians of all ages,” Health Reports, September 2011.
Witches and worshippers of Satan
An opportunity to celebrate spiritualism and the occult.
850 — The number of Canadians who reported that they were Satanists in 2001. This was up from 340 in 1991.
9,575 — The number of Canadians who reported their religion as "Wicca" in 2001.
Source: 2001 Census.
See also: Religions in Canada: Highlight Tables, 2001 Census.
Watch for 2011 National Household Survey data on religion, coming May 8, 2013.
Devil’s night
There is a general increase in the number of criminal incidents reported to police on October 31, compared with October 24.
Note: Data are provided by police services representing 99% of the population of Canada.
53% — The proportion of all criminal incidents reported during Hallowe'en 2011 that were violations against property.
19% — The proportion of all criminal incidents reported during Hallowe'en 2011 that were violations against the person.
16% — The proportion of all criminal incidents reported during Hallowe'en 2011 that were Other Criminal Code violations.
6% — The proportion of all criminal incidents reported during Hallowe'en 2011 that were Drug violations.
5% — The proportion of all criminal incidents reported during Hallowe'en 2011 that were Criminal Code Traffic violations.
26% — The percentage increase in violent offences such as robbery, simple assault (applying force, etc.), assaults with weapon or causing bodily harm, uttering threats, sexual assault Level 1 (inappropriate touching, etc.) reported during Hallowe'en 2011 compared with a week earlier (i.e. October 24, 2011).
21% — The percentage increase in property violations, such as arson, general mischief, theft and fraud reported to police during Hallowe'en 2011 compared with a week earlier (i.e. October 24, 2011).
13% — The percentage increase in drug violations (possession and trafficking) reported to police during Hallowe'en 2011 compared with a week earlier (i.e. October 24, 2011).
8% — The percentage increase in Other Criminal Code violations such as obstructing public / police officers, possession of weapons, disturbing the peace, trespassing, indecent acts, fail to comply order and breach of probation violations reported during Hallowe'en 2011 compared with a week earlier (i.e. October 24, 2011).
0% — The percentage change in Criminal Code Traffic violations, such as impaired driving and dangerous driving, reported to police during Hallowe'en 2011 compared with a week earlier (i.e. October 24, 2011).
Source: Incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR2) Survey, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, October 2012 extraction.
Places in Canada that may give you the creeps
Visit these places using the Census Profile… if you dare!
Axe Point, Black Cape, Black Water, Bloodvein, Bloodvein River, Bone Creek, Bone Town, Burnt Arm, Burnt Church, Burnt Head, Burnt Hill, Butchers, Coffin Cove, Dead Creek, Dead Islands, Deadman's Bay, Deadmans Cove, Dead Man's Flats, Deadmans Harbour, Deadtree Point, Deception Lake, Destruction Bay, Devil's Gate, Devils Island, Devils Kitchen, Giants Glen, Goblin, Ghost Lake, Ghost Pine Creek, Ghost River, Gore, Gore Bay, Grave Flats, Hatchet Cove, Hatchet Harbour, Hatchet Lake, Hidden Valley, Hitchcock, Isle aux Morts, L'Anse-au-Diable, La Roche-du-Diable, L'Île-aux-Fantômes, Lonely Lake, Lost River, Peekaboo Point, Phantom Beach, Pirate Harbour, Point au Mal, Point Enragée, Poison Creek, Pumpkin Point, Rapides-du-Diable, Rivière-Windigo, Ruisseau-Noir, Salem, Serpent River, Shadow Lake, Skull Creek, Sleepy Hollow, Sleepy Hollow Road Trailer Park, Snake River, Spirit Lake, Spirit River.
Source: Geography Division.
See also: Census Geography.
Happy Hallowe’en!
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