Total population in Canada
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Canada was 40,126,723 people, up from 39,742,430 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Canada with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Canada
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 126 723 |
| 2024 | 39 742 430 |
| 2023 | 39 299 104 |
| 2022 | 38 821 259 |
| 2021 | 38 454 057 |
| 2020 | 38 171 902 |
| 2019 | 37 782 935 |
| 2018 | 37 295 005 |
| 2017 | 36 808 496 |
| 2016 | 36 353 343 |
| 2015 | 35 962 234 |
| 2014 | 35 634 264 |
| 2013 | 35 293 433 |
| 2012 | 34 922 516 |
| 2011 | 34 555 452 |
| 2010 | 34 196 899 |
| 2009 | 33 826 370 |
| 2008 | 33 449 085 |
| 2007 | 33 092 171 |
| 2006 | 32 759 171 |
| 2005 | 32 440 173 |
| 2004 | 32 132 678 |
| 2003 | 31 836 482 |
| 2002 | 31 535 577 |
| 2001 | 31 213 577 |
| 2000 | 30 891 803 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.