Table 1

Total economic benefits of an accessible and inclusive Canada

Benefit typeSexPrevalence of disabilityQuality of life and social role engagementSpillover effectsOutput and productivityMarket multiplier effectsHealthcare expensesTotal benefits
TotalBoth6,246,630$132.2 B$76.7 B$62.2 B$47.3 B$19.4 B$337.7 B
Percent of GDP6.9%4.0%3.2%2.5%1.0%17.6%
Per case$21,156$12,273$9,957$7,578$3,100$54,066
TotalMen2,763,540$57.1 B$34.7 B$35.3 B$20.9 B$8.6 B$156.6 B
Percent of GDP3.0%1.8%1.8%1.1%0.4%8.1%
Per case$20,673$12,539$12,769$7,578$3,100$56,660
TotalWomen3,483,090$75.0 B$42.0 B$26.9 B$26.4 B$10.8 B$181.1 B
Percent of GDP3.9%2.2%1.4%1.4%0.6%9.4%
Per case$21,540$12,062$7,726$7,578$3,100$52,007

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