Population of Canada

As of June 2026, the population of Canada is 39.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 320 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.82%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 39.7 years in 2016 to 41.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83.5 years and population density is 4.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Canada peaked in 1957, reaching around 2.98% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.81% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 506.08 thousand in 1970 to nearly 320.38 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Canada, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.5 years in 2006 to 83.5 years in 2026, representing an increase de 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Canada

Canada has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Toronto, Ontario, with approximately 2.8 million inhabitants. It is followed by Montréal, Quebec with 1.8 million and Calgary, Alberta with 1.3 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Canada: