Canada vs United States: Population density of the capital city

Canada
3,065
in 2100
United States
2,976
in 2100
Canada rank
157th
United States rank
160th

Population density of the capital city over time

  • Canada
  • United States
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How they compare

Canada currently reports 3,065 against 2,976 in United States, a difference of 89.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 157th and United States ranks 160th of 191 countries.

Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 9 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada United States Difference Ahead
2020s 3,001 2,773 227.59 Canada
2030s 3,137 2,812 324.63 Canada
2040s 3,088 2,823 264.92 Canada
2050s 3,062 2,832 230.55 Canada
2060s 3,068 2,866 202.2 Canada
2070s 2,972 2,906 66.62 Canada
2080s 3,004 2,941 63.07 Canada
2090s 3,032 2,970 62.39 Canada
2100s 3,065 2,976 88.96 Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population density of the capital city, Canada or United States?
Canada, at 3,065 against 2,976 in United States as of 2100.
What is the difference in population density of the capital city between Canada and United States?
89, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and United States?
17 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2100.
How do Canada and United States rank globally for population density of the capital city?
Canada ranks 157th and United States ranks 160th of 191 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Population density of the capital city. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population density of the capital city
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 3,183 data points, 2020–2100
Last refreshed