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Canada Population Overview: 2026 Estimates and Growth Trends
Canada is a North American country and the third-largest by population in the region, after the United States and Mexico. According to the 2021 Canadian Census, Canada’s population stood at 38.2 million, and by Q4 2025, it is estimated to have reached 41.6 million. Based on current demographic and immigration trends, Canada’s population in 2026 is projected to be around 42 million, making it one of the fastest-growing developed countries.
Projected Population of Canada (2026): ~42 million
Canada Census Snapshot (2025 Estimates)
| Indicators | Data |
| Population | 41,575,585 (41 million) |
| Population density | 4.16/km² (10.8/sq mi) |
| Total area | 9,984,670 km² (3,855,100 sq mi) |
| Urban Population | 82% |
| Median age | 38.3 years |
| Life Expectancy | 83 years |
| Infant Mortality rate | 3.9 |
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Canada Historical Population Growth (1900–2020)
Canada’s population has grown steadily over the last century, rising from about 5.5 million in 1900 to nearly 37.8 million by 2020. The population crossed 10 million by the 1940s, reached around 17.8 million in 1960, and exceeded 21 million in 1970. Growth continued at a consistent pace through the late 20th century, with 30.5 million people in 2000 and 34 million in 2010, reflecting long-term increases driven by natural growth and immigration.
Decadal Population Change in Canada (1900–2020)
| Year | Canada Population |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5,500,000 |
| 1920 | 8,800,000 |
| 1940 | 11,682,000 |
| 1950 | 13,733,398 |
| 1960 | 17,847,404 |
| 1970 | 21,374,326 |
| 1980 | 24,416,885 |
| 1990 | 27,541,323 |
| 2000 | 30,588,379 |
| 2010 | 34,147,566 |
| 2020 | 37,742,157 |
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Canada Future Population Forecast (2026–2100)
Canada’s population is projected to grow steadily over the coming decades, increasing from around 41 million in 2026 to nearly 50 million by 2070. According to long-term population projections, growth is expected to continue beyond 2070, with Canada’s population reaching approximately 52 million by 2080, 55 million by 2090, and potentially peaking at around 57 million by 2100. This long-term population growth will be driven mainly by immigration, urbanization, and demographic trends, making Canada one of the fastest-growing developed countries.
Canada Population Projection Table
| Year | Canada Population Projection |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37 million |
| 2026 | 41 million |
| 2030 | 42.5 million |
| 2040 | 45 million |
| 2050 | 47 million |
| 2060 | 48.5 million |
| 2070 | 50 million |
| 2080 | 52 million |
| 2090 | 55 million |
| 2100 | 57 million |
👉 Projected Population of Canada (2100): ~57 million
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Sources
All population data is sourced from official Canadian and international statistical agencies:
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