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The official estimation of the population as of the April 1, 2025 is 41,528.680 people. This is up by 391,000 from 2017.  (Government Statistics) 

The country’s population density is under 4 people per square kilometer, which ranks 228th in the world. Canada, the second-largest country in the world by land area,its population growth is is primarily driven by immigration, making Canada one of the most multicultural nations in the world.

In 1770 James Cook claimed the east coast of Canada followed by the west creating settlements, officially making the continent a British colon

Canada Population Growth

Based on statistics released from the Canadian National Bureau of Statistics in the 2016 census, it shows areas where there is an increased population growth and decreases in population. As you can see in the map, Canada’s population isn’t evenly spread across its vast geography; provinces with the highest populations are Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba.

Canadian Unemployment Rate

As of June 2025, Canada’s national unemployment rate stands at 6.9%, a slight decrease from 7.0% in May. This modest drop reflects a net gain of over 83,000 jobs, marking the first significant employment growth since January. 

Province/TerritoryUnemployment Rate (June)
Newfoundland & Labrador9.9% (+0.2 pp)
Nunavut9.3% (+0.3)
Prince Edward Island8.6% (+0.4)
Ontario7.8% (–0.1)
New Brunswick7.3% (+1.0)
Alberta6.8% (–0.6)
Nova Scotia6.7% (+0.2)
Quebec6.3% (+0.5)
British Columbia5.6% (–0.8)
Manitoba5.5% (–0.4)
Saskatchewan4.9% (+0.7)
Yukon3.9% (+0.3)
Northwest Territories5.4% (+0.4)

Country of Birth

Canada’s birth rate has dropped from 11.1 in 2011 to 9.0 in 2025, part of a broader trend in developed nations. Canada’s rate is 9.0 births per 1,000 people. Among G20 countries, this places Canada roughly 13th, behind nations like India, USA, and Australia. Within the G7, Canada ranks 4th—higher than Germany, Italy, and Japan, but behind the USA, France, and the UK .

(Births per 1,000 people)

Country

2011 Birth Rate

2025 Birth Rate

India

21.8

17.5

USA

13.7

11.0

Canada

11.1

9.0

Australia

13.2

11.4

UK

12.8

10.6

Germany

8.3

9.2

France

12.7

10.5

Japan

8.2

6.5

South Korea

8.5

5.8

Nigeria

39.0

35.4

People and Society

 

Total: 38,794,813 (2024 est.)

Male: 19,234,729

Female: 19,560,084

Comparison rankings: total 37; female 38; male 38

Ethnic groups

Canadian 15.6%, English 14.7%, Scottish 12.1%, French 11%, Irish 12.1%, German 8.1%, Chinese 4.7%, Italian 4.3%, First Nations 1.7%, Indian 3.7%, Ukrainian 3.5%, Metis 1.5% (2021 est.)

Canadian Population* by State—40 Million

Province / Territory

Population (2025 est.)

Area (km²)

Ontario

15,996,989

1,076,395

Quebec

9,030,684

1,542,056

British Columbia

5,646,467

944,735

Alberta

4,849,906

661,848

Manitoba

1,484,135

647,797

Saskatchewan

1,231,043

651,036

Nova Scotia

1,072,545

55,284

New Brunswick

850,894

72,908

Newfoundland & Labrador

541,391

405,212

Prince Edward Island

177,081

5,660

Northwest Territories

~47,000 

1,346,106

Yukon

~46,500 

482,443

Nunavut

~41,000

2,093,190

Life Expectancy years
Infant Mortality Rate
Deaths under age 5
Median age years

Ancestry

These numbers are estimates for 2025, based on the 2021 census, population trends, and immigration projections. Many Canadians report multiple ancestries, so totals can overlap.

Rank

Ancestry / Ethnic Origin

Estimated Population (2025)

Notes

1

Canadian (self-identified)

11.5 million

Often overlaps with French, British, and Indigenous roots

2

English

6.9 million

Widespread across Canada

3

French

4.8 million

Dominant in Quebec

4

Scottish

4.5 million

Common in Atlantic Canada

5

Irish

4.4 million

Strong presence in Ontario and Newfoundland

6

German

3.6 million

Especially in the Prairies

7

South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, etc.)

2.1 million

Fastest-growing due to immigration

8

Chinese

1.8 million

Mostly in BC and Ontario

9

Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)

1.8 million

Found across all provinces and territories

10

Italian

1.7 million

Concentrated in Ontario and Quebec

Languages

Canada is officially bilingual at the federal level (English & French). Over 200 languages were reported as a mother tongue in the last census. Indigenous languages are protected under the Indigenous Languages Act (2019).The most multilingual cities include Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.

LanguageOfficial Status Speakers (approx.)Note
EnglishOfficial (Federal)31 million+Dominant language; spoken widely across all provinces
FrenchOfficial (Federal + Quebec)8.5 million+Primary language in Quebec; co-official across Canada
PunjabiNon-official950,000+3rd most spoken language; common in BC, Ontario, Alberta
MandarinNon-official700,000+Major language in Toronto, Vancouver
ArabicNon-official600,000+Rapidly growing immigrant language
TagalogNon-official450,000+Widely spoken by Filipino communities
SpanishNon-official410,000+Growing presence across urban centers
CantoneseNon-official390,000+Strong in Vancouver and parts of Ontario
UrduNon-official300,000+Common in South Asian communities
GermanNon-official250,000+Historic language in the Prairies
Indigenous LanguagesRecognized (varies by region)~200,000 totalCree, Inuktitut, Ojibwe, and others protected regionally

Religion

According to the 2021 census, Christianity is the largest religion in Canada, with Catholics representing 29.9 percent of the population, having the most adherents. Christians, overall representing 53.3 percent of the population, are followed by people reporting irreligion or having no religion at 34.6 percent.

Symbol

Religion

% of Population

Estimated People (2025)

✝️

Christianity (Total)

53.3%

18.2 million

☪️

Islam

4.9%

1.8 million

🕉️

Hinduism

2.7%

1.1 million

🪯

Sikhism

2.3%

930,000

☸️

Buddhism

1.3%

525,000

✡️

Judaism

1.0%

405,000

 

Migrants Locations

About 23% of Canada’s population is immigrants. Ontario remains the top destination, receiving 44–47% of newcomers.

Province/Territory

Estimated Share of New Immigrants

Ontario

44.4 %

British Columbia

15.1 %

Quebec

14.9 %

Alberta

11.9 %

Manitoba

4.3 %

Saskatchewan

3.8 %

Nova Scotia

2.4 %

New Brunswick

2.0 %

Prince Edward Island

0.5 %

Newfoundland & Labrador

0.7 %

 

Canadian Demographics

Facts About Canada's Population

  • Over 25% of Canadians are foreign-born.
  • The second-largest country in the world by land area, Canada ranks only around 38th in population.
  • More than 82% of Canadians live in urban areas, with major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
  • Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, with over 200 ethnic origins.
  • Canada has two official languages – English and French. Languages like Punjabi, Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish are also widely spoken.
  • The total land area is 9,093,510 Km² (3,511,022 sq. miles).
  • About 5% of the population identifies as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, making Canada home to a vibrant and diverse Indigenous community.
Premier ministre du Canada

Mark Joseph Carney

since March 14, 2025

Mark Joseph Carney is a Canadian politician and economist who has served as the 24th and current prime minister of Canada since 2025. He has served as leader of the Liberal Party and member of Parliament (MP) for Nepean since 2025.

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