Social Vulnerability Index

Identify populations that may be challenged during and post-pandemic due to limited social interactions 

The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) looks at Canadians who may be challenged during and post-pandemic due to limited social interactions, and its impact on their mental and social well-being. Governments and social service agencies understand that some Canadians will inevitably have difficulty coping. The Social Vulnerability Index in combination with PRIZM helps shed light on who is most likely to need social support and what populations are most at risk at the neighbourhood level. These insights help to design program support and communications with specific target populations in mind.

Every six-digit postal code in Canada has a Social Vulnerability Index which is calculated by weighting variables from the DemoStats, CommunityLife, Community Health and SocialValues databases.