In 2022, Canada had a population density of about 4.43 people per square kilometer. The country has one of the lowest population densities in the world, as the total population is very small in relation to the dimensions of the land. Canada has a relatively stable population size, consistently with a growth of around one percent compared to the previous year. A small population in a large territory In terms of total area, Canada is the second largest country in the world. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Pacific to the Atlantic and northward to the Arctic Ocean, and this in total covers about 9.9 million square miles. The most densely populated area of Canada is what’s known as the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Canada has a degree of urbanization of around 81 percent, because most Canadians prefer to live in cities where opportunities for work and leisure are in close proximity to each other and conditions are less rough.

Contained within the 2nd Edition (1915) of the Atlas of Canada is a plate that shows two maps. The first map shows the density of population per square mile for every township in the Maritime Provinces and Quebec, circa 1911. The second map shows the density of population per square mile for every township in Quebec and Ontario, circa 1911. Communities with a population greater than 5000 people are shown as proportional dots on the map. In addition, major railway systems displayed.

Population density in Canada based on the 2006 and 2011 census data at three levels of geography: census division (CD) (1:5,000,001 and over), census sub-division (CSD) (1:5,000,000 to 1:288,897) and dissemination areas (DA) (1:288,897 and under).

Population density is the number of people per square kilometer. Population density change measures the rate of change calculated by the difference in total population density values for each area between 2006 and 2011, divided by the total population density of 2006. The CD and CSD boundaries are based on 2011 data. The 2006 population figures have been adjusted accordingly. The DA boundaries are based on 2006 data.

All areas with no data are indicated with a value of -999.

It is presumed that the first humans migrated from Siberia to North America approximately twelve thousand years ago, where they then moved southwards to warmer lands. It was not until many centuries later that humans returned to the north and began to settle regions that are now part of Canada. Despite a few short-lived Viking settlements on Newfoundland around the turn of the first millennium CE, the Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), became the first European to explore the coast of North America in the late 1400s. The French and British crowns both made claims to areas of Canada throughout the sixteenth century, but real colonization and settlement did not begin until the early seventeenth century. Over the next 150 years, France and Britain competed to take control of the booming fur and fishing trade, and to expand their overseas empires. In the Seven Year's War, Britain eventually defeated the French colonists in North America, through superior numbers and a stronger agriculture resources in the southern colonies, and the outcome of the war saw France cede practically all of it's colonies in North America to the British.

Increased migration and declining native populations

The early 1800s saw a large influx of migrants into Canada, with the Irish Potato Famine bringing the first wave of mass-migration to the country, with further migration coming from Scandinavia and Northern Europe. It is estimated that the region received just shy of one million migrants from the British Isles alone, between 1815 and 1850, which helped the population grow to 2.5 million in the mid-1800s and 5.5 million in 1900. It is also estimated that infectious diseases killed around 25 to 33 percent of all Europeans who migrated to Canada before 1891, and around a third of the Canadian population is estimated to have emigrated southwards to the United States in the 1871-1896 period. From the time of European colonization until the mid-nineteenth century, the native population of Canada dropped from roughly 500,000 (some estimates put it as high as two million) to just over 100,000; this was due to a mixture of disease, starvation and warfare, instigated by European migration to the region. The native population was generally segregated and oppressed until the second half of the 1900s; Native Canadians were given the vote in 1960, and, despite their complicated and difficult history, the Canadian government has made significant progress in trying to include indigenous cultures in the country's national identity in recent years. As of 2020, Indigenous Canadians make up more than five percent of the total Canadian population, and a higher birth rate means that this share of the population is expected to grow in the coming decades.

Independence and modern Canada

Canadian independence was finally acknowledged in 1931 by the Statute of Westminster, putting it on equal terms with the United Kingdom within the Commonwealth; virtually granting independence and sovereignty until the Canada Act of 1982 formalized it. Over the past century, Canada has had a relatively stable political system and economy (although it was hit particularly badly by the Wall Street Crash of 1929). Canada entered the First World War with Britain, and as an independent Allied Power in the Second World War; Canadian forces played pivotal roles in a number of campaigns, notably Canada's Hundred Days in WWI, and the country lost more than 100,000 men across both conflicts. The economy boomed in the aftermath of the Second World War, and a stream of socially democratic programs such as universal health care and the Canadian pension plan were introduced, which contributed to a rise in the standard of living. The post war period also saw various territories deciding to join Canada, with Newfoundland joining in 1949, and Nunavut in 1999. Today Canada is among the most highly ranked in countries in terms of civil liberties, quality of life and economic growth. It promotes and welcomes immigrants from all over the world and, as a result, it has one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural populations of any country in the world. As of 2020, Canada's population stands at around 38 million people, and continues to grow due to high migration levels and life expectancy, and a steady birth rate.

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the distribution of population for Western Canada in 1961. Rural populations are denoted by population and settlement types. The population depicted for urban places is composed of the population of the municipality plus the population of any areas directly adjoining the municipality and represents the aggregate urban population of the area.

This statistic illustrates the distribution of the population of Canada in 2011 and 2016, by ethnic origin. In 2011, about 2.9 percent of people in Canada reported being Black, compared to 3.5 percent five years later.

Census data reveals that population density varies noticeably from area to area. Small area census data do a better job depicting where the crowded neighborhoods are. In this map, the yellow areas of highest density range from 30,000 to 150,000 persons per square kilometer. In those areas, if the people were spread out evenly across the area, there would be just 4 to 9 meters between them. Very high density areas exceed 7,000 persons per square kilometer. High density areas exceed 5,200 persons per square kilometer. The last categories break at 3,330 persons per square kilometer, and 1,500 persons per square kilometer.This dataset is comprised of multiple sources. All of the demographic data are from Michael Bauer Research with the exception of the following countries:Australia: Esri Australia and MapData ServicesCanada: Esri Canada and EnvironicsFrance: Esri FranceGermany: Esri Germany and NexigaIndia: Esri India and IndicusJapan: Esri JapanSouth Korea: Esri Korea and OPENmateSpain: Esri España and AISUnited States: Esri Demographics

This statistic depicts the age distribution of Canada from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, about 15.58 percent of the population in Canada fell into the 0-14 year category, 65.39 percent into the 15-64 age group and 19.03 percent were over 65 years of age.

Census data reveals that population density varies noticeably from area to area. Small area census data do a better job depicting where the crowded neighborhoods are. In this map, the yellow areas of highest density range from 30,000 to 150,000 persons per square kilometer. In those areas, if the people were spread out evenly across the area, there would be just 4 to 9 meters between them. Very high density areas exceed 7,000 persons per square kilometer. High density areas exceed 5,200 persons per square kilometer. The last categories break at 3,330 persons per square kilometer, and 1,500 persons per square kilometer.This dataset is comprised of multiple sources. All of the demographic data are from Michael Bauer Research with the exception of the following countries:Australia: Esri Australia and MapData ServicesCanada: Esri Canada and EnvironicsFrance: Esri FranceGermany: Esri Germany and NexigaIndia: Esri India and IndicusJapan: Esri JapanSouth Korea: Esri Korea and OPENmateSpain: Esri España and AISUnited States: Esri Demographics

In 2023, there were about 5.81 million males and 5.56 million females between the ages of 25 and 44 living in Canada, which was the most out of any age group. The next largest age group was between the ages of 45 and 64, with 5.01 million males and 5.11 million females.

Canadian demographics

The average age of the Canadian resident population was about 40.6 years in 2023, with Newfoundland and Labrador having the oldest average population, and Nunavut having the youngest average population. Additionally, the majority of Canadians in 2022, both males and females, are single. The next largest group of Canadians are married, and not separated.

Immigration to Canada

Much like the United States, Canada is an immigrant nation, and many of its residents have immigrant backgrounds. Additionally, immigration to Canada has been steadily increasing since 2000, making the country a diverse melting pot for people of all backgrounds.

This statistic shows the number of SPECT-CT units per million population in Canada in 2019/2020, by province. In that year, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador had 17.2 SPECT-CT units per every million of its population.

This statistic shows the number of MRI units per million population in Canada in 2019/2020, by province. In that year, Yukon had 24.4 MRI units per every million of its population, which was the highest figure amongst all provinces and territories.

This service presents various population statistics from Census 2000, including total population, population density, racial counts, and more. The map service presents statistics at the state, county, block group, and block point levels.

There are two types of Caribou that inhabit Yukon, Woodland Caribou and Migratory Caribou. Woodland Caribou reside in small herds across Yukon and Northwest Territories where as Migratory Caribou occupy larger herds and migrate south during the winter. This Experience Builder incorporates two embedded ArcGIS Dashboards, which enables mobile use. The Dashboards explore the many Caribou herds in Yukon and monitors their population density and trends. Through visualizing the data with ArcGIS Dashboards, we are able to draw conclusions about population health for both Migratory and Woodland Caribou as well as evaluate risk within the individual herds. InstructionsHere are some ways to interact with this Dashboard.Navigate through the tabs, at the bottom of the page, to discover the different Caribou herds found in Yukon as well as their population density and population trends.Isolate the type of Caribou you wish to explore by selecting either Woodland or Migratory in the upper right corner.Select a Caribou herd from the list on the far right and see how the data changes (web only). Sources Woodland CaribouBarren-ground Caribou Data Yukon Caribou Herds 2018Roads - 1MAccessible Basemap

Canada Smart Parcel Delivery Locker Market size was valued at USD 79.23 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 172.56 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.22% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Canada Smart Parcel Delivery Locker Market Drivers

E-commerce Growth: One of the main reasons for smart parcel delivery lockers in Canada is the industry’s explosive growth in e-commerce. Smart lockers are becoming a more appealing choice for retailers and customers alike as the demand for effective and safe last-mile delivery solutions rises with the growth of online shopping.

Convenience is in high demand among Canadian consumers, who are looking for delivery choices that work with their schedules. Customers may pick up their packages whenever it’s most convenient for them with the use of smart parcel lockers, which eliminate the need for them to wait at home for deliveries. Customers can access their packages 24/7.

Urbanization and Population Density: As Canada’s metropolitan regions become denserly inhabited, there is a growing demand for space-saving and effective parcel delivery options. Smart lockers are perfect for urban settings since they may be deployed in busy places like shopping malls, apartment buildings, and transit hubs.

Security Concerns: There’s been a surge in package thefts, or “porch piracy,” which has raised the need for safe delivery methods. Smart parcel lockers offer a locked, safe space for packages, lowering the possibility of theft and guaranteeing that clients receive their purchases without incident.

This statistic shows the number of PET-MRI units per million population in Canada in 2019/2020, by province. PET-MRI stands for positron emission tomography–magnetic resonance imaging. In that year, the province of Ontario and Alberta both had 0.2 PET-MRI units per every million of its population.

This statistic shows the male and female resident population of Canada from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, about 20.08 million women were living in Canada.

There were over one million registered Indians in Canada as of December 2020. The region with the largest Indian population was Ontario, with 222 thousand, followed by Manitoba, which counted 164 thousand Indians. The regions with the smallest Indian populations were Yukon, and Northwest Territories.

This statistic shows the resident population of Canada in 2023, distinguished by age. In 2023, about 2.12 million Canadian children were aged between 5 and 9 years.

In 1980, the average number of hospital beds in Canada stood at 6.75 per one thousand inhabitants. By 2021, this rate had decreased to 2.58 per every thousand population. This statistic depicts the density of hospital beds in Canada from 1976 to 2021.