Canada’s population
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On Friday June 16, 2023, Canada’s population is expected to reach 40 million, making it the 37th most populous country globally. Canada has a low population density due to its vast land area. It averages around 4.2 people per square kilometer, which is one of the lowest population densities in the world.
Canada is known for its welcoming immigration policies. In recent years, it has been one of the top destinations for immigrants worldwide. Immigration plays a crucial role in the country’s population growth, cultural diversity, and economic development.
Historically, the United Kingdom has been a prominent source of immigration to Canada, especially during the colonial period. Nowadays, India is a major source of immigration to Canada, followed by China.
In 2022, Canada’s population grew by an unprecedented 1.1 million people, most of them permanent and temporary immigrants. If current immigration levels continue, Canada’s population could reach the 50 million mark by 2043. The chart below, created by @pietroviolo, shows the most popular countries of origin for immigrants and their total population distribution by province.
Canada’s most populous provinces attract the largest number of migrants.
The distribution of Canada’s population remains remarkably uneven. The reason for such distribution is the geography and climate that make it inhospitable as humans to migrate northward. The majority of Canada’s population is concentrated in the areas close to the Canada United States border. The map below shows census divisions, where 98% of the Canadian population lives.
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