Population and demography statistics
Indicators, data and detailed analysis related to Canadian demographics, from a wide set of data sources including population estimates and projections, and the census.
Census counts
Fertility (births)
Migration
Mortality (deaths)
Population estimates
Population projectionsCanada's population clock (real-time model)
This population clock models, in real time, changes to the size of the Canadian population and the provinces and territories.
Consult "Differences between Statistics Canada's census counts and population estimates" to learn more about this topic.
Features
Publications by the Centre for Demography
Demographic estimates
Fertility
Mortality
International migration
Internal migration
Families, households and marital status
Population projections
- Population Projections for Canada (2025 to 2075), Provinces and Territories (2025 to 2050)
- Population Projections for Canada (2025 to 2075), Provinces and Territories (2025 to 2050): Technical Report on Methodology and Assumptions
- Population Projections for Census Divisions and Subdivisions, 2024 to 2049: Technical Report
- Projections of the Indigenous populations and households in Canada, 2016 to 2041: Overview of data sources, methods, assumptions and scenarios
- Population projections on immigration and diversity for Canada and its regions, 2016 to 2041: Overview of projection assumptions and scenarios
- Canada in 2041: A larger, more diverse population, with greater differences between regions
- Language Projections for Canada, 2011 to 2036
- Canadian labour force: What will happen once baby boomers retire?
Other products
Key tables
- Population estimates, quarterly
- Population estimates on July 1st, by age and gender
- Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Estimates of the number of non-permanent residents by type, quarterly
- Projected population, by projection scenario, age and gender, as of July 1
- Life expectancy and other elements of the life table, Canada, all provinces except Prince Edward Island
Demographic data visualization products
Our Demographic data visualization products are interactive dashboards that allow users to navigate data in an innovative, customizable environment.
Key indicators
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40.6 years0.3 years(year-over-year change)
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41.8 years0.2 years(year-over-year change)
Families, households and marital status Statistics
The portal "Families, households and marital status Statistics" brings together data, tools and reports to provide the latest information on families, households and marital status in Canada.
Language statistics
The portal "Language statistics" is a focal point for the most recent data, analyses, and references on languages in Canada.
Immigrants and non-permanent residents Statistics
The portal "Immigrants and non-permanent residents Statistics" brings together data, tools, and reports to provide the latest information on immigrants and non permanent residents in Canada.
Older adults and population aging statistics
The portal "Older adults and population aging statistics" brings together data, tools and reports to provide the latest information on older adults and population aging.
Statistics on gender, diversity and inclusion
The portal "Statistics on gender, diversity and inclusion" is a focal point for data produced by Statistics Canada's Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics.
Census program
The Census program provides a statistical portrait of the country every five years. The Census Program includes the Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture.
Insights on Canadian Society
The publication "Insights on Canadian Society" brings together and analyzes a wide range of data sources in order to provide information on various aspects of Canadian society, including labour, income, education, social, and demographic issues, that affect the lives of Canadians.
Contact the Centre for Demography
For more information on estimates, projections or on other products from the Statistics Canada Centre for Demography, or to inquire about our custom products, contact us at statcan.demography-demographie.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.