Religion

(see footnote³⁴ below)

In 2001, more than half of Alberta's seniors were Protestant (55 percent), compared to 39 percent of Albertans overall. Catholicism comprised the second most common religion for seniors (25 percent), followed by Christian Orthodox (3 percent).

Seniors were less likely to state that they have no religious affiliation than Albertans in general (approximately 12% versus 24%).

Older Alberta seniors were more likely to participate in religious activities. In 2008-09, 40.2% of Alberta seniors aged 65 to 74 years old participated in religious activities compared to 53.4% of seniors 85 years and older.³⁵