Population of Canada (2025): Growth Chart, Trends & Statistics
Population of Canada (2025): Growth Chart, Trends, and Insights
Canada’s population continues to grow rapidly, reaching over 41.3 million people in late 2024, according to Statistics Canada. Driven primarily by immigration and natural increase, the country has added more than a million residents in under two years—one of the fastest growth rates in the G7.
Canada Population Growth Chart (2015 – 2025)
| Year | Population (Millions) | Growth Rate (%) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 35.8 | +0.9 | StatCan 2015 |
| 2016 | 36.1 | +0.8 | StatCan |
| 2017 | 36.5 | +1.1 | StatCan |
| 2018 | 37.0 | +1.3 | Macrotrends |
| 2019 | 37.6 | +1.6 | Statista |
| 2020 | 38.0 | +1.1 | StatCan |
| 2021 | 38.5 | +1.3 | StatCan |
| 2022 | 39.4 | +2.4 | StatCan |
| 2023 | 40.0 | +1.5 | StatCan |
| 2024 (Q3) | 41.29 | +1.9 | Statistique Canada |
| 2025 (Projected) | 41.55 | +0.6 | Statista Projection |
Canada surpassed 40 million residents in 2023 and is projected to reach nearly 42 million by 2026 if current trends continue.
Sources:
Population by Province (2024 Estimates)
| Province / Territory | Population | % of Canada Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 15.6 M | 37.7 % |
| Quebec | 8.9 M | 21.5 % |
| British Columbia | 5.7 M | 13.8 % |
| Alberta | 4.8 M | 11.6 % |
| Manitoba | 1.5 M | 3.6 % |
| Saskatchewan | 1.2 M | 2.9 % |
| Nova Scotia | 1.1 M | 2.6 % |
| New Brunswick | 0.85 M | 2.1 % |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | 0.52 M | 1.2 % |
| Prince Edward Island | 0.18 M | 0.4 % |
| Territories (NU, NT, YT) | 0.13 M | 0.3 % |
Ontario and Quebec together house nearly 60% of Canada’s population.
Trends Shaping Canada’s Population Growth
1️⃣ Immigration-Driven Expansion
Canada admitted over 1 million newcomers in 2023–2024, with immigration accounting for nearly 95% of net population growth.
2️⃣ Urban Concentration
Major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary continue to absorb most population gains, intensifying housing demand and infrastructure needs.
3️⃣ Demographic Shift
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Median age (2024): 41.6 years
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Seniors (65 +): 19% of population
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Population aged 15–64: **64% **
This aging trend poses long-term challenges for healthcare and labor supply.
4️⃣ Regional Variation
Western Canada’s growth (Alberta, B.C.) outpaces Atlantic Canada, though smaller provinces like Nova Scotia and P.E.I. see gains from inter-provincial migration.
Visual Trend: Population Growth in Canada (1960 – 2025)
(Use this as a guide for line chart visualization)
X-axis: Years (1960 – 2025)
Y-axis: Population (millions)
The line shows:
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1960 – 17 M
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1980 – 24 M
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2000 – 30 M
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2020 – 38 M
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2025 – 41.5 M
The slope steepens after 2016 due to accelerated immigration and policy-driven growth.
Quick Facts at a Glance
| Indicator (2025) | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | ≈ 41.55 M |
| Annual Growth | 1.6 % |
| Median Age | 41.6 years |
| Population Density | 4.2 /km² |
| Urbanization Rate | 81 % |
| Life Expectancy | 82.3 years |
Where to View Official Charts Online
| Platform | Chart Type | URL / Access |
|---|---|---|
| Statistique Canada | Quarterly table & trend chart | StatCan Table 17-10-0009-01 |
| Statista | 2020 – 2030 projection line chart | Statista Canada Population Chart |
| Macrotrends | 1950 – 2025 historical curve | Macrotrends – Canada Population |
| FRED (St. Louis Fed) | 1960 – 2024 interactive line chart | FRED – Population of Canada |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Canada in 2025?
Canada’s population reached approximately 41.5 million in early 2025, up from 40 million in 2023. Growth rate ~3 percent annually — the fastest in the G7 — driven primarily by international immigration. Ontario, Quebec, BC, and Alberta together account for 86 percent of the population.
Which Canadian province has the largest population?
Ontario with 16+ million residents. Quebec is second at 9 million. British Columbia third at 5.7 million. Alberta fourth at 4.9 million. The territories combined (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut) have fewer than 130,000 residents total.
How fast is Canada’s population growing?
Canada’s 2022-2024 average growth was 2.9 percent per year — the highest among G7 nations and the highest since 1957. Immigration contributed ~95 percent of growth. The federal Liberal government slowed immigration targets in late 2024, projecting growth to slow to 1-1.5 percent by 2027.
What is Canada’s most populous city?
Toronto with ~3.0 million within city limits, 6.6 million in the Greater Toronto Area. Montreal second (1.8M city, 4.4M metro). Calgary third (1.4M city). Ottawa fourth (1.0M city). Edmonton fifth (1.0M city). Vancouver city is only 700K but metro Vancouver is 2.8 million.
Where do most Canadians live?
Within 160 km of the US border — about 90 percent of Canadians. The most populous corridor is Windsor-Quebec City along Highway 401 / Autoroute 20, holding ~50 percent of Canada’s population. The Prairie population concentrates in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor and around Winnipeg.
