In 2021, there were 950 community newspapers in Canada and 1,000 editions. Community newspapers published 14.1 million copies each week and the majority of circulation was free (controlled), accounting for almost 13.5 million copies weekly. Community newspapers published in broadsheet and tabloid formats, and 84% of all editions were tabloids.
The 2021 Snapshot fact sheet is based on circulation sourced from audit companies (AAM, CMCA, CCAB) or owner-provided data. Please note, the detailed spreadsheet with title specific data is no longer available.
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Snapshot 2021 – Fact Sheet (PDF) | Report (Excel) | Report (PDF)
For more information, contact Kelly Levson, Director of Marketing and Research, at klevson@newsmediacanada.ca.
Historical Circulation Data:
- Snapshot 2020 – Fact Sheet (PDF)| Report (Excel) | Report (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2019 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2018 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2017 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2016 – Fact Sheet (PDF) | Report (Excel) | Report (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2015 – Fact Sheet (PDF) | Report (Excel) | Report (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2014 – Fact Sheet (PDF) | Report (Excel) | Report (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2013 – Fact Sheet (PDF) | Report (Excel)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2012 – Fact Sheet (PDF) | Report (Excel)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2011 – Fact Sheet (PDF) | Report (Excel)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2009 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2008 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2007 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2006 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2005 – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Community Newspaper Snapshot 2002 – Fact Sheet (PDF)