Canada's Population Density: A Geographic Divide

Just over 60 percent of Canadians live in just two provinces

Though Canada's overall population density is low, many regions in the country are experiencing rapid growth. According to the latest census data, just over 60 percent of Canadians live in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. This concentration of population is due in part to the fact that these two provinces are home to the country's largest cities, Toronto and Montreal. However, even within these provinces, there is a significant disparity in population density. For example, the Greater Toronto Area is home to over 6 million people, while the vast majority of Northern Ontario is sparsely populated.

WEB This map shows the number of people per hectare living in each area

This map shows the number of people per hectare living in each area of Canada. The data is from the 2016 census. The map shows that the most densely populated areas are in the southern part of the country, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and the Montreal CMA. The least densely populated areas are in the north, particularly in the Yukon and Northwest Territories.

WEB Canadas population clock provides information on the pace of population renewal of the Canadian population

Canada's population clock provides information on the pace of population renewal of the Canadian population. The clock shows the number of births, deaths, and net migration in Canada in real time. The data is from Statistics Canada. The clock shows that the Canadian population is growing at a steady pace. In 2018, there were over 382,000 births, 290,000 deaths, and 420,000 net migrants in Canada.

WEB Canada s current population is 3774 million people

Canada's current population is 37.74 million people. The population is growing at a steady pace and based on current projections will surpass 50 million by 2050. The growth is being driven by both natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration (immigration minus emigration). In 2018, Canada's natural increase was 142,000 people and its net migration was 278,000 people.