Breaking: Canada Population Reached 40 Million

As of June 16, 2023, at approximately 2:55 pm EST, the population of Canada has officially exceeded 40 million individuals, according to the real-time clock tracking Canada’s population in 2023.

From January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, Canada experienced a remarkable surge in population, with a record increase of 1,050,110 individuals. This marked a significant milestone in Canadian history as it was the first 12-month period ever where the population grew by over one million people. Furthermore, this growth rate of +2.7% during that period was the highest annual population increase since 1957, which saw a growth rate of +3.3%.

In the year 2022, Canada maintained its position as the leading nation in population growth among the G7 countries.

Canada’s Fourth Quarter Population Growth in 2022

From October 1 to December 31, 2022, Canada experienced a population increase of 273,893 individuals, representing a growth rate of 0.7% for the fourth quarter of that year. This growth rate is noteworthy as it matches the highest fourth-quarter growth rate recorded since 1956, which also stood at 0.7%.

During this particular quarter, the majority of the population rise, accounting for 97.7%, was attributed to immigration. It is significant to note that this quarter witnessed the largest projected net increase of non-permanent residents, with a notable influx of 196,262 individuals. Within this group, 83,152 were immigrants who contributed to the population growth during the fourth quarter of 2022.

According to a recent report from Statistics Canada, temporary immigration stands out as the primary driver of population growth in Canada.

Canada Welcome 1 Million Immigrants Including Permanent and Non-Permanent Residents in 2022

In 2022, Canada welcomed a remarkable total of 437,180 immigrants, reaching the highest number ever recorded. Additionally, there was a significant net increase in non-permanent residents, estimated at 607,782 individuals. These figures not only underscore Canada’s increased focus on immigration objectives but also signify a groundbreaking year for the processing of immigration applications by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

In 2022, there was a notable year-over-year increase in the projected net number of non-permanent temporary residents across all provinces and territories in Canada.

Furthermore, both the issuance of new work permits and study permits, along with the number of asylum seekers, witnessed a significant rise throughout the country in 2022.

Statistics Canada’s Report about the Population of Canada

According to the real-time clock tracking Canada’s population in 2023, the estimated population of Canada has surpassed 40 million individuals as of June 16, 2023, as reported by Statistics Canada.