Canada
- Capital:
- Ottawa
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Northern America
- Abbreviation:
- CAN
40,467,728
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
40,467,728
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Canada's population is projected to be 53,074,354 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40,467,728 | 1.03% | 38 |
| 2025 | 40,126,723 | 1% | 38 |
| 2020 | 38,171,902 | 1.03% | 38 |
| 2019 | 37,782,935 | 1.31% | 39 |
| 2018 | 37,295,005 | 1.32% | 38 |
| 2017 | 36,808,497 | 1.25% | 38 |
| 2015 | 35,962,234 | 1.01% | 38 |
| 2010 | 34,196,899 | 1.06% | 36 |
| 2005 | 32,440,173 | 0.98% | 35 |
| 2000 | 30,891,803 | 0.95% | 34 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40,467,728 | 1.03% | 38 |
| 2032 | 42,191,768 | 0.68% | 40 |
| 2037 | 43,343,006 | 0.54% | 41 |
| 2042 | 44,321,950 | 0.45% | 45 |
| 2047 | 45,173,486 | 0.38% | 47 |
| 2052 | 45,922,954 | 0.33% | 46 |
| 2057 | 46,655,785 | 0.32% | 46 |
| 2062 | 47,481,925 | 0.35% | 45 |
| 2067 | 48,350,940 | 0.36% | 47 |
| 2072 | 49,187,298 | 0.34% | 48 |
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Toronto has a metropolitan area population of 3,358,275, comprising 8.3%% of Canada's total population.
As of 2026, Canada has a total population of 40,467,728, ranking as the 38th most populous nation in the world.
Canada has a net population change of approximately 880 people per day, driven by 989 births, 907 deaths, and net immigration of 798 people.
Canada represents 0.51% of the total global population and 6.51% of North America's population.
Canada has a population density of 4.5 people per km² (approximately 11.5 per mi²), making it the 220th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Canada is Other (47.7%) , followed by Canadian (32.3%) .
As of 2026, None is the largest religion in Canada, comprising 34.6% of the population.