Canada’s population has experienced steady growth over the past several decades, driven primarily by immigration rather than natural increase. As of 2024, Canada’s population is estimated to be over 40 million, a significant rise from around 30 million in the late 1990s. The country’s relatively low birth rate has been offset by robust immigration policies that attract newcomers from around the world, making Canada one of the fastest-growing countries in the G7. Major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal have seen the most significant increases, contributing to urbanization and cultural diversity. This population growth presents both opportunities and challenges, including economic expansion, infrastructure needs, and integration of new Canadians into society.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 14,011,422 | 1.5 |
| 1955 | 16,050,356 | 1.8 |
| 1960 | 18,266,765 | 2 |
| 1965 | 20,071,104 | 2.2 |
| 1970 | 21,749,986 | 2.4 |
| 1975 | 23,209,200 | 2.6 |
| 1980 | 24,593,300 | 2.7 |
| 1985 | 25,941,600 | 2.9 |
| 1990 | 27,790,600 | 3.1 |
| 1995 | 29,690,529 | 3.3 |
| 2000 | 31,099,560 | 3.4 |
| 2005 | 32,390,571 | 3.6 |
| 2010 | 34,200,883 | 3.8 |
| 2015 | 36,069,803 | 4 |
| 2020 | 37,649,603 | 4.1 |
| 2022 | 38,232,593 | 4.2 |
| 2023 | 38,516,736 | 4.2 |
| 2024 | 38,794,813 | 4.3 |
| 2025 | 39,066,049 | 4.3 |
| 2030 | 40,325,886 | 4.4 |
| 2035 | 41,420,185 | 4.6 |
| 2040 | 42,378,217 | 4.7 |
| 2045 | 43,230,196 | 4.8 |
| 2050 | 44,002,894 | 4.8 |
| 2055 | 44,720,424 | 4.9 |
| 2060 | 45,399,512 | 5 |
| 2065 | 46,048,085 | 5.1 |
| 2070 | 46,661,506 | 5.1 |
| 2075 | 47,231,711 | 5.2 |
| 2080 | 47,751,831 | 5.3 |
| 2085 | 48,228,727 | 5.3 |
| 2090 | 48,680,239 | 5.4 |
| 2095 | 49,123,767 | 5.4 |
| 2100 | 49,570,842 | 5.5 |
Data from US Census International Database