Canada Population Live (2026)
The live population of Canada, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Canada has an estimated population of about 38.8 million people in 2026 — 0.47% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 35th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Canada's latest birth rate (9.9 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (8.1 per 1,000).
Is the population of Canada growing?
Yes. Around 1,052 babies are born in Canada every day — about 44 an hour — while around 861 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 191 people a day, or about 69,806 a year: a growth rate of 0.18% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Canada is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 9.9 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Canada's population is getting older. It ranks 49th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration matters a lot here. Canada attracts large numbers of people from abroad, so its real population change is noticeably bigger than the natural increase shown on this page. Our counter shows births minus deaths only, which is why official figures that include migration can be higher.
Births and deaths in Canada
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Per hour | 44 | 36 | 8 |
| Per day | 1,052 | 861 | 191 |
| Per week | 7,363 | 6,024 | 1,339 |
| Per year | 383,935 | 314,128 | 69,806 |
How crowded is Canada?
With about 38.8 million people living on 9,984,670 km², Canada has roughly 3.9 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (71st of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Canada
A baby born in Canada today can expect to live about 82.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That puts Canada among the longest-lived countries on Earth (12th of 72), thanks to strong healthcare, low child mortality and healthy diets. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
Canada is a high-income country, with GDP of about $52,791 per person (12th of 72). Richer countries usually have low birth rates — people marry later, have fewer children, and live longer — and Canada fits that pattern.
Canada at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 38,781,292 | 35 |
| Births per day | 1,052 | 41 |
| Deaths per day | 861 | 32 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.9 | 49 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 8.1 | 29 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.18% / year | 47 |
| Life expectancy | 82.3 years | 12 |
| Population density | 3.9 / km² | 71 |
| GDP per person | $52,791 | 12 |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² | — |
| Capital | Ottawa | — |
| Languages | English, French | — |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar (C$) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Canada's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Canada's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Canada in 2026?
The population of Canada in 2026 is estimated at about 38.8 million people, which is around 0.47% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Canada every day?
About 1,052 babies are born in Canada every day — roughly 44 per hour, or 383,935 per year — based on a birth rate of 9.9 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Canada every day?
About 861 people die in Canada every day — roughly 36 per hour, or 314,128 per year — based on a death rate of 8.1 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Canada growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 191 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.18% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Canada?
Life expectancy at birth in Canada is about 82.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Canada population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Canada's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.