In 2020, there are 974 community newspapers in Canada and 1,028 editions. Community newspapers publish 14.3 million copies each week and the majority of circulation is free (controlled), accounting for almost 14 million copies weekly. Community newspapers publish in primarily broadsheet and tabloid formats, although 84% of all editions are tabloids.
The 2020 daily newspaper 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.
- Snapshot 2020 – 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:
- 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)