Important notice The population clock uses assumptions based on recent demographic estimates and administrative data inputs to model, in real time, changes to the population beyond the reference date of the most recent quarterly population estimates for Canada , the provinces and territories. As of 2024 , the population of Canada is projected at 39.74 million, compared to 39.30 million in 2023. It is the third-most populous country in North America and ranks 38th in the world. The population growth rate in 2024 is projected at 1.03 percent, the 107th highest among 237 countries and dependent territories. There are 19.73 million males and 20.01 million females in Canada. The percentage of the male population is 49.66%, compared to 50.34% of the female population . Canada has 273k ... Canada's population surpassed 41 million people in the first quarter of 2024 , to reach 41,012,563 on April 1, 2024 . This milestone was reached less than one year after Statistics Canada announced that the population hit the 40 million mark, on June 16, 2023. Discover population , economy, health, and more with the most comprehensive global statistics at your fingertips.
