The data package provides demographics for Canadian population groups according to multiple location categories: Forward Sortation Areas (FSAs), Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) and Census Agglomerations (CAs), Federal Electoral Districts (FEDs), Health Regions (HRs) and provinces.

Content

Canada's 2021 Census Data: Population, Private Dwelling Count, and more! For Provides, Territories Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions. Explore Canada's Wonderful populations centres! Which cities are booming? Which cities are Busting?

Acknowledgements

Data retrieved from: Statistics Canada. 2022.Census Profile. 2021 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98 - 316 - X2021001.Ottawa.Released February 9, 2022. https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E

Estimated number of persons on July 1, by 5-year age groups and gender, and median age, for Canada, provinces and territories.

This table presents the 2021 and 2016 population and dwelling counts, land area, population density and population ranking for census metropolitan areas or census agglomerations. It also shows the percentage change in the population and dwelling counts between 2016 and 2021.

Early Postwar Canadian Census Data Creation Project Files. Contains digitized census tract boundary files and associated tabular data, with codebooks, for Census years 1951, 1956, 1961, and 1966.

The Population of Canada, 10km Gridded national scale datasets display the distribution and areal extent of rural, urban and total populations across Canada for both 2011 and 2016. The 10km gridded framework is the same 10km gridded framework used within the Biomass Inventory Mapping and Analysis Tool. This data was created for AAFC by Statistics Canada using AAFC’s 10km gridded framework. The purpose of this data is to display the distribution of rural and urban populations across a 10km x 10km grid of Canada.

Key information about Canada population

• The Canada population reached 41.7 million people in Jun 2025, compared with the previously reported figure of 41.3 million people in Jun 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 369.3 million people in Feb 1992 and a record low of -7.6 million people in May 2016

*This indicator will be no longer available from March 2026, 4th onwards. CEIC has a plan to remove the non-standard frequency indicator after the standard frequency indicator has been added and be available on this table. CEIC extends history for annual Population. Statistics Canada provides Mid-year Population. Postcensal estimates, which are based on the latest Census counts adjusted for Census Net Undercoverage (CNU), including adjustment for Incompletely Enumerated Indian Reserves (IEIR) and the components of demographic growth that occurred since that census. Intercensal estimates are produced using counts from two consecutive censuses adjusted for CNU (including (IEIR) and postcensal estimates) Population prior to 1971 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. Population is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year.


Further information about Canada population data

• In the latest reports, Canada Unemployment Rate dropped to 6.9 % in Oct 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Canada population was 3,808.3 USD in Sep 2025
• Canada Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 65.0 % in Oct 2025

This table shows the 2021 population and dwelling counts for reported forward sortation areas.

The Individuals File, 2021 Census Public Use Microdata Files (PUMF) provides data on the characteristics of the Canadian population. The file contains a 2.7% sample of anonymous responses to the 2021 Census questionnaire. The files have been carefully scrutinized to ensure the complete confidentiality of the individual responses and geographic identifiers have been restricted to provinces/territories and metropolitan areas. With 144 variables, this comprehensive tool is excellent for policy analysts, pollsters, social researchers and anyone interested in modelling and performing statistical regression analysis using the Census.

The 2021 Canadian Census of Population Profile exercise can be used to practice retrieving data in Statistics Canada's online census profile interface, and to introduce some basic census data literacy concepts.

This table presents the 2021 population counts for census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, and their population centres and rural areas.

Data on ethnic or cultural origin by gender and age for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Canadian population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Canadian. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Canadian by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Canadian.

Key observations

The largest age group in Canadian, TX was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 277 (11.97%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Canadian, TX was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 35 (1.51%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Canadian is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Canadian total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Canadian Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Canadian population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Canadian across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Canadian was 2,210, a 1.07% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Canadian population was 2,234, a decline of 3.04% compared to a population of 2,304 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Canadian decreased by 13. In this period, the peak population was 3,038 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Canadian is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Canadian population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Canadian Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Data on age in single years including average age and median age and gender for the population of Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions, 2021 and 2016 censuses.

The Census 2006 Population and Dwelling Counts (PDC) tables show the distribution of population and dwellings in Canada by various geographic areas: Canada Provinces Territories Economic Regions Census Divisions Census Consolidated Subdivisions Census Subdivisions Municipalities Designated Places Federal Electoral Districts - 2003 Representation Order Census Metropolitan Areas Census Agglomerations Census Tracts Dissemination Areas Dissemination Blocks Forward Sortation Areas Urban Areas Rural Areas Statistical Area Classifications Data are also provided for land area and population density. Geographic boundaries are those in effect on January 1, 2006.

The Census Program Data Viewer (CPDV) is an advanced web-based data visualization tool that helps make statistical information more interpretable by presenting key indicators in a statistical dashboard. It also enables users to easily compare indicator values and identify relationships between indicators.

This data is from the CCRI (Canadian Century Research Infrastructure). The data from these enumerations will enable research on the individuals, families, households, and communities that experienced the complex transformation of Canada. Census data was collected through survey questions answered by every individual in the population in each of 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, and 1951. This CCRI microdata represents a 5% sample (371551) of the 1911 population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Canadian by race. It includes the population of Canadian across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Canadian across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Canadian population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.26% are white, 3.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 9.43% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Canadian
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Canadian is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Canadian total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Canadian Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The total population in Canada was estimated at 41.5 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Canada Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.