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In 2026, Canada's population stands at 40,467,728. That is a 2.9-fold increase on the 13,741,747 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.79% a year, adding about 321.3K people a year. With only 4 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. Half the population is younger than 40.8 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 45.1 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 99 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 53,612,234, up +32% from 2026.
Total population
40,467,728
Density
4 people/km²
Median age
40.8 years
Growth rate
+0.79%
Canada's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 45 by 2050 (up from 41 in 2026). Population density is low at 4 people per km². UN projections show continued growth to 53.6M by 2100.