Figures show apparent opioid toxicity death (AOTD): A death caused by intoxication/toxicity (poisoning) resulting from substance use, where one or more of the substances is an opioid, regardless of how it was obtained (e.g. illegally or through personal prescription). Other substances may also be involved. Adapted from Statistics Canada, Apparent Opioid and Stimulant Toxicity Deaths, page 33, 2016 to 2024. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Citation formats
Distribution of opioid overdose deaths in Canada 2016-2024, by age
In 2024, there were a total of 7,146 deaths in Canada due to opioid overdose, with around 28 percent of deaths occurring among those aged 30 to 39 years. This statistic shows the distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2024, by age.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
Government of Canada. (June 26, 2025). Distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2024, by age [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1299434/opioid-overdose-deaths-distribution-canada-by-age/
Government of Canada. "Distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2024, by age." Chart. June 26, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1299434/opioid-overdose-deaths-distribution-canada-by-age/
Government of Canada. (2025). Distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2024, by age. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1299434/opioid-overdose-deaths-distribution-canada-by-age/
Government of Canada. "Distribution of Deaths from Opioid Overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2024, by Age." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 26 Jun 2025, /statistics/1299434/opioid-overdose-deaths-distribution-canada-by-age/
Government of Canada, Distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2024, by age ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1299434/opioid-overdose-deaths-distribution-canada-by-age/ (last visited July 23, 2026)
Distribution of deaths from opioid overdose in Canada from 2016 to 2024, by age [Graph], Government of Canada, June 26, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1299434/opioid-overdose-deaths-distribution-canada-by-age/