Quebec’s Changing Demographics Reflected in Shift from Child to Adult Diapers Sales
A recent development in Quebec’s pharmacies is shedding light on the province’s evolving population dynamics: sales of adult diaper products have surpassed those of diapers for young children, according to a report by Radio-Canada.
This shift is emblematic of two intersecting trends in Quebec – a growing elderly population alongside a decline in birth rates. Seniors now account for nearly 25% of the province’s residents, while the fertility rate has plummeted to one of its lowest points on record.
These statistics signal a larger societal shift in Quebec. People are living longer lives, while families are having fewer children and delaying parenthood. The average age for women to have their first child has risen to 30 years old.
Although Quebec’s fertility rate remains higher than some nations experiencing more drastic population decreases, it still falls short of the level required to sustain a natural population replacement. Consequently, Quebec is witnessing a transformation in generational balance, evident even in the everyday choice of diaper purchases.
