Disability Prevalence in Alberta

In 2022, over 900,000 Albertans reported having a disability — representing about 28 % of the province’s population. This is slightly higher than the national average.

In Calgary specifically, about 24 % of residents reported a disability in 2022.

National Context
Across Canada, 27 % of people aged 15 and older had at least one disability that limited daily activities in 2022, up from 22 % in 2017.

Barriers to Accessibility
59 % of Albertans with disabilities reported facing barriers to accessibility in public spaces — higher than the national average.

Economic Gaps
People with disabilities in Alberta earn, on average, about two-thirds of the income of people without disabilities, highlighting economic inequities tied to exclusion from full participation in work and community life.

These statistics show that disability in Alberta is not rare — it affects roughly 1 in 4 people, and many face real barriers in daily life, community access, and economic participation. Including local statistics helps personalize the issue for your readers and highlights why advocacy and inclusion work matters right here in Alberta.