what is the population of Canada?

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Canada's population is 41,798,407 as estimated by Statistics Canada for July 1, 2026. 

Key Population Facts

Growth: The population increased by 189,425 people (+0.5%) compared to July 1, 2025, marking a slowdown in previous growth rates due to tighter limits on temporary and permanent residents.
Global Rank: Canada ranks 38th globally (or 37th in some international estimates).
Density: The average density is roughly 4 to 4.5 people per square kilometer (about 11 to 12 people per square mile).
Geographic Distribution: Most residents live in the southern region of the country, with over 60% living in just two provinces: Ontario and Quebec
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  Worldometer

  Canada Population (2026) - Worldometer

  Yearly Growth Rate The current population of Canada is 40,610,020 as of Thursday, October 8, 2026, based on Worldometer's elaborat...

  
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  Statistique Canada

  The Daily — Canada's population estimates: Age and gender, 2026

  The population of Canada reached an estimated 41,798,407 people on July 1, 2026, an increase of 189,425 people (+0.5%) from July 1...

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Canada Population (2026)

Worldometer

https://www.worldometers.info › world-population › ca...

The current population of Canada is 40,610,020 as of Thursday, October 8, 2026, Canada 2026 population is estimated at 40,467,728 people at mid-year. of the ...

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Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Population_of_Canada

The 2021 Canadian census counted a total population of 36,991,981, an increase of around 5.2 per cent over the 2016 figure. ... Between 1990 and 2008, the ...

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Canada Population (1950-2026)

Macrotrends

https://www.macrotrends.net › countries › can › populati...

Total current population for Canada in 2026 is 39,753,766, a 0.82% increase from 2025. Total population for Canada in 2025 was 39,431,447, 2023 was 38,781,291,