Canada will reach 40M population by the end of this year
Canada's population clock (real-time model)











  
    Important notice
    This population clock  models in real time changes to the size of the Canadian population and the  provinces and territories. However, population estimates and Census counts are the measures used to  determine the size of the population in the context of various governmental  programs. Additional information related to Canadian population trends can be found on Statistics Canada’s Population and Demography Portal.

  

  

      



    

  
    
      
        Population of Canada (real-time model)
      
      
    
    
    
        
        
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    Population of provinces and territories (real-time model)
    
    
    
    
      Related products and notes
      Analysis products:
      
		Report on the Demographic Situation in Canada (91-209-X)
        Canadian Demographics at a Glance (91-003-X)
        Demographic Documents (91F0015M)
        Life  Tables, Canada, Provinces and Territories (84-537-X)
      
      Population estimates:
      
        Annual Demographic Estimates: Canada, Provinces and Territories (91-215-X)
        Quarterly Demographic Estimates (91-002-X)
        Annual Demographic Estimates: Subprovincial Areas (91-214-X)
      
      Population projections:
      
        Population Projections for Canada, Provinces and Territories (91-520-X)
        Immigration and Diversity: Population Projections for Canada and its  Regions (91-551-X)
        Projections of the Aboriginal Population and Households in Canada (91-552-X)
        Language Projections for Canada, 2011 to 2036 (89-657-X, issue 2017001)
        Projected trends to 2031 for the Canadian labour force (11-010-X, issue  2011008, Section 3)
      


      Tables:
      
        Table 17-10-0009-01 Population  estimates, quarterly

        Table 17-10-0059-01 Estimates of  the components of natural increase, quarterly

        Table 17-10-0045-01 Estimates of  interprovincial migrants by province or territory of origin and destination,  quarterly

        Table 17-10-0040-01 Estimates of  the components of international migration, quarterly
      



      Notes
      
        Note that discrepancies may be observed when running more than one instance of the tool.  The location in which events are occurring may differ due to the randomization of the modelled data.
        Some demographic events of the population clock (emigrants and non-permanent residents) are modelled as a net number in order to facilitate the calculations.
        A net emigrant is calculated by adding emigration and by subtracting return emigration.
        Net non-permanent residents represent the variation in the number of non-permanent residents. This variation can be positive or negative. A non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country with a usual place of residence in Canada and who has a work or study permit or who has claimed refugee status (asylum claimant). Family members living with work or study permit holders are also included unless these family members are already Canadian citizens, landed immigrants (permanent residents), or non-permanent residents themselves.
      
    
  
  
      List of demographic events modelled in real time
      
      
    
  





















    
    
		
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  Canada's population clock explained
  
  Canada's population clock provides information on the pace  of population renewal of the Canadian population. In this tool, the components  of population growth are modelled in real time in order to adjust the population  of the country, provinces and territories. The population change modelled since  midnight is also provided.
    Each of the uniquely coloured, vertical bars represents a  component of population growth (births, deaths, immigrants, emigrants,  non-permanent residents and interprovincial migrants). When these bars fill or  empty, there is an impact on the population.
    The impact on the provincial and territorial population can  also be seen. The provinces and territories where the events occur are  highlighted on the map and in the data table below. For interprovincial  migrants, an arrow is shown between the provinces or territories of origin and  of destination. The population vary based on the modelled demographic events.
    The actions can be paused by using the  pause button located on the top left side of the main content page. When the  page is resumed, the actions will resume in real time. 
    All data modelled with this tool can be  found in the data table included below. 
    The most recent population estimates are used to calculate  the interval between two demographic events and to attribute demographic events  to provinces or territories. Finally, the seasonality of these events is  accounted for in the parameters.

 



  
 
  
  These numbers are calculated using the most recent population estimates available, to which are added the components of population change modelled according to the trends of the past year.

The population clock is recalibrated four times a year to ensure consistency with population estimates released quarterly. As a consequence of this recalibration process, the numbers presented on this page may show abrupt periodic fluctuations.
  
  
   
 


	
		Date modified: 
		
2024-09-25

	

