Number of families who received EI and median benefits, 1976 to 2009
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| Date | Number of recipients (thousands) | Median income of recipients (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1,211 | 4,900 |
| 1977 | 1,549 | 4,800 |
| 1978 | 1,486 | 5,200 |
| 1979 | 1,412 | 4,600 |
| 1980 | 1,364 | 4,900 |
| 1981 | 1,385 | 4,600 |
| 1982 | 1,919 | 5,500 |
| 1983 | 1,957 | 5,900 |
| 1984 | 1,843 | 5,700 |
| 1985 | 1,795 | 5,500 |
| 1986 | 1,797 | 5,300 |
| 1987 | 1,736 | 5,200 |
| 1988 | 1,697 | 5,200 |
| 1989 | 1,873 | 5,000 |
| 1990 | 1,975 | 5,600 |
| 1991 | 2,085 | 6,600 |
| 1992 | 2,129 | 6,900 |
| 1993 | 2,073 | 6,600 |
| 1994 | 1,855 | 6,400 |
| 1995 | 1,858 | 5,700 |
| 1996 | 1,812 | 5,500 |
| 1997 | 1,636 | 5,200 |
| 1998 | 1,809 | 4,700 |
| 1999 | 1,610 | 4,700 |
| 2000 | 1,571 | 4,400 |
| 2001 | 1,731 | 4,600 |
| 2002 | 1,876 | 5,000 |
| 2003 | 1,864 | 5,200 |
| 2004 | 1,923 | 5,100 |
| 2005 | 1,808 | 4,800 |
| 2006 | 1,870 | 5,000 |
| 2007 | 1,844 | 5,300 |
| 2008 | 1,919 | 5,000 |
| 2009 | 2,309 | 6,100 |
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