Statistics released by Statistics Canada show that Canada's population has exceeded 35 million, an increase of 1.7 million people since the last census in 2011, representing a growth of approximately 5%. Due to the influx of a large number of Canadian immigrants, Canada's population has grown rapidly over the past five years, making it the fastest-growing country in the G7. Approximately two-thirds of Canada's population growth comes from new immigrants.
Official Canadian reports suggest that against the backdrop of low fertility rates and an aging population, Canada's future population growth will increasingly rely on immigration. The Canadian government has set a maximum limit of 300,000 new immigrants to be accepted annually.
Looking at specific data, more than 61% of Canada's population lives in the eastern provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Among them, Ontario has the largest population of any province or territory in Canada, with 13.4 million people, accounting for 38.3% of the national total. The population of Quebec has surpassed 8 million, but its growth rate over the past five years was 3.3%, which is lower than the Canadian average.
Data also shows that Canada's population is gradually shifting westward. Today, nearly one-third of the country's population lives in the western provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. In terms of population growth across Canada, the Prairie provinces have seen significant increases, with Alberta's population growing by 11.6%.
Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver remain the three most densely populated metropolitan areas in Canada. The combined population of 12.5 million in these three cities accounts for one-third of Canada's total population. Among them, Toronto remains the most populous metropolitan area in Canada with 5.9 million people. The populations of Montreal and Vancouver are 4.1 million and 2.5 million, respectively. In terms of population density, Vancouver ranks first with 5,400 people per square kilometer. In terms of population growth, western Canadian cities such as Calgary and Edmonton are at the forefront.
Official Canadian reports suggest that against the backdrop of low fertility rates and an aging population, Canada's future population growth will increasingly rely on immigration. The Canadian government has set a maximum limit of 300,000 new immigrants to be accepted annually.
Looking at specific data, more than 61% of Canada's population lives in the eastern provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Among them, Ontario has the largest population of any province or territory in Canada, with 13.4 million people, accounting for 38.3% of the national total. The population of Quebec has surpassed 8 million, but its growth rate over the past five years was 3.3%, which is lower than the Canadian average.
Data also shows that Canada's population is gradually shifting westward. Today, nearly one-third of the country's population lives in the western provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. In terms of population growth across Canada, the Prairie provinces have seen significant increases, with Alberta's population growing by 11.6%.
Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver remain the three most densely populated metropolitan areas in Canada. The combined population of 12.5 million in these three cities accounts for one-third of Canada's total population. Among them, Toronto remains the most populous metropolitan area in Canada with 5.9 million people. The populations of Montreal and Vancouver are 4.1 million and 2.5 million, respectively. In terms of population density, Vancouver ranks first with 5,400 people per square kilometer. In terms of population growth, western Canadian cities such as Calgary and Edmonton are at the forefront.