What is the Population of Canada?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Canada has a population of approximately 41,651,653 people, making it the 37th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.52% of the world's population. With a land area of 9,984,670 km², the population density is roughly 4 people per km².
| Population | 41,651,653 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 37th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.52% |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² |
| Population density | 4 / km² |
| Demonym | Canadian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 41,651,653 | 37th |
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 34th |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 35th |
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 36th |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 38th |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 39th |
| Morocco | 36,828,330 | 40th |
Canada compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 340,110,988 | 9,525,067 |
Canada in context
- Canada covers 9,984,670 km², making it the 2nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: United States.
- With 41,651,653 people, Canada holds about 8.1% of the population of North America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Canada is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Canada — FAQ
What is the population of Canada?
The population of Canada is approximately 41,651,653 (41.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Canada in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Canada at approximately 41,651,653 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Canada is the 37th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Canada?
Approximately 41,651,653 people live in Canada, making it the 37th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Canada rank by population?
Canada is the 37th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.52%.
What is the population density of Canada?
Canada has a population density of roughly 4 people per km², based on a land area of 9,984,670 km².
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