Canada Population
North America · 38th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
42,046,442
The population of Canada is about 42,046,442 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 42.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.51% of the world's people.
Canada is the 38th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.73% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 46.6 million. That is 2.3 times its 1960 population of 17.9 million. It is sparsely populated, with only 4.8 people per square kilometre. 83% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
42.0 million
Yearly change
+0.73%
World rank
38th
Share of world
0.51%
Density
5/km²
Land area
8,788,700 km²
Life expectancy
82.1 yrs
Births per woman
1.25
GDP per capita
$55,698
GDP
$2.32T
Population of Canada, 1960–2050
Canada population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17,909,356 | — | 2 |
| 1970 | 21,324,000 | +1.41% | 2 |
| 1980 | 24,515,667 | +1.30% | 3 |
| 1990 | 27,691,138 | +1.52% | 3 |
| 2000 | 30,685,730 | +0.94% | 3 |
| 2010 | 34,005,902 | +1.12% | 4 |
| 2020 | 38,028,638 | +1.09% | 4 |
| 2024 | 41,262,329 | +3.03% | 5 |
| 2026proj. | 41,956,716 | +0.73% | 5 |
| 2030proj. | 43,038,984 | +0.59% | 5 |
| 2040proj. | 45,068,908 | +0.37% | 5 |
| 2050proj. | 46,610,680 | +0.33% | 5 |
Canada vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4.2 times as many people as Canada. Bangladesh is 286.1 times more densely populated.
Canada population: questions and answers
What is the population of Canada in 2026?
About 41,956,716 (42.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Canada's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.73% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Canada?
About 5 people per km², with a land area of 8,788,700 km².
What will the population of Canada be in 2050?
About 46.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa.
What is the life expectancy in Canada?
82.1 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.