With a population of 7.40 million people in 2016, the Golden Horseshoe makes up over 21% of the population of Canada and contains more than 55% of Ontario's population, making it one of the largest population concentrations in North America.
With a population of 7,826,367 people in its core and more than 10 million in its greater area, the Golden Horseshoe accounts for over 21% of the population of Canada and more than 55% of Ontario's population. It is responsible for more than half of Canada's population growth, making it one of the largest population concentrations in North America.