Montreal boroughs ranked by poverty rate

Frequently asked questions

Which Montreal borough has the highest poverty rate?

Ville-Marie holds the first spot in this ranking of 19 Montreal boroughs, with 22.9 % (Market Basket Measure, Statistics Canada 2021).

Which Montreal boroughs hold the first 5 spots?

In order: Ville-Marie (22.9 %), Le Plateau-Mont-Royal (16.9 %), Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (15.6 %), Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension (14 %) and Montréal-Nord (12.1 %). The full ranking covers 19 territories (Market Basket Measure, Statistics Canada 2021).

Where does the middle of the ranking sit?

The median of the 19 Montreal boroughs sits at 10.3 %, at the level of Lachine. First place, Ville-Marie, shows 22.9 % (Market Basket Measure, Statistics Canada 2021).

What is the source of this ranking?

The source for this ranking: Market Basket Measure, Statistics Canada 2021. Each territory's page details the period covered and where every data point comes from.