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In 2026, Canada sees net immigration of 291,403 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 8.8 million, about 22% of the total. Since 1950, it has gained a cumulative 13.5 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+291,403
Net migration rate
+7.2 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
8,805,839
Canada experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 22% of the population. Cumulatively since 1950, the country has gained 13 million people through migration. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.