Canada Population
41.7M▲ +0.4M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Canada's total population rose to 41.65 million in 2025, up from 41.26 million in 2024. The figure matched the all-time high for the series, which began in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.7M | 41.3M | 41.7MDec 2025 | 17.9MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 54.4% | 53.6% | 71.2% | 44.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 27.0M | 26.9M | 27.0M | 10.5M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Canada averaged 33.5M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 41.7M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 17.9M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population measures the number of residents in Canada, regardless of citizenship or legal status. It is reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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