The proportion of Canadians working exclusively from home has gradually decreased over the past year, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
In May 2024, 13.2% of employed Canadians aged 15 to 69 reported working entirely from home, a slight decline from 14.4% in May 2023 and a notable drop from 18.7% in May 2022.
This shift comes in the wake of the lifting of most pandemic-related public health restrictions in 2022, which saw many workers returning to their offices and job sites. Since then, the rate of decrease in home-based employment has slowed, reflecting a stabilization in work arrangements.
| Year | Exclusively from Home (%) | Hybrid Work Arrangement (%) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 18.7 | 6.4 |
| May 2023 | 14.4 | 10.0 |
| May 2024 | 13.2 | 10.3 |
In addition to those working exclusively from home, 10.3% of employees reported having a hybrid work arrangement in May 2024, meaning they split their work hours between home and other locations. This figure is relatively unchanged from 10.0% in May 2023, following an increase from 6.4% in May 2022.
The data suggests that while the initial return to workplaces post-pandemic was significant, the trend towards hybrid work models has remained stable over the past year, indicating a possible long-term shift in how Canadians approach their work environments.