Community Well-Being Index

The Community Well-Being (CWB) index is a useful method of assessing socio-economic well-being at the community level. The information it provides can help inform policies and programs that are aimed at improving the well-being of Aboriginal people. The CWB index helps show where improvements in well-being have been achieved and where significant gaps still exist.

The CWB index is made up of the following four components, measured using Statistics Canada’s Census of Population (1981-2006) and National Household Survey (2011):B22

  • Income
  • Education
  • Housing
  • Labour force activity
YearBand CWB Score
200643.0
201144.0
Community Well Being Index Score