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Canada Population 2023
Canada is a country in North America and is the second-largest country in the world by area & third-largest country by population in North America. According to Canadian Census, its population is 38,246,108 (38 million) in 2021 & as per the census estimates the population of Canada in 2023 is 39,566,248 ( 39.6 million or 3.96 Crore)
Demographic Facts
Canada | 2023 |
Population | 39,566,248 (3.96 Crore) |
Population Rank | 38th |
Population density | 3.96/km2 (10/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 |
Source: Canada Census 2023 Q1 estiamtes
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Canada Historic Population
In 1900 the Canadian population was estimated at around 5.5 million people. It reached 12 million in the 1940s and 30.5 million in 2000. In 2022, the Canadian population was estimated to be 38 million.
Canada Historical Population Chart
Year | Canada Population | Pop in millions |
1900 | 5,500,000 | 5.5 million |
1920 | 8,800,000 | 8.8 million |
1940 | 11,682,000 | 12 million |
1950 | 13,733,398 | 13.8 million |
1960 | 17,847,404 | 17.8 million |
1970 | 21,374,326 | 21.4 million |
1980 | 24,416,885 | 24.5 million |
1990 | 27,541,323 | 27.5 million |
2000 | 30,588,379 | 30.5 million |
2010 | 34,147,566 | 34 million |
2020 | 37,742,157 | 37.8 million |
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Canada Future Population Forecast
The Canadian population is expected to increase by 17 million persons in the next 50 years, from 37 million currently to 5o million in 2070, and could peak at nearly 57 million around 2100.
Canada Historical Population Chart
Year | Canada Pop. Projection |
2020 | 37 million |
2030 | 41 million |
2040 | 43.5 million |
2050 | 45.5 million |
2060 | 47.8 million |
2070 | 50 million |
2080 | 52.4 million |
2090 | 54.5 million |
2100 | 57 million |
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