Annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada
Canada: Annual rate of change in urban populations was 0.3759 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada stood at 0.3759.
That represents a change of down 63.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada peaked at 5.12 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.0373, in 1975.
That places Canada 83rd out of 144 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0.8264 | — |
| 1960 | 0.9964 | +20.6% |
| 1965 | 5.12 | +414.1% |
| 1970 | 0.7492 | -85.4% |
| 1975 | 0.0373 | -95.0% |
| 1980 | 1.49 | +3886.5% |
| 1985 | 0.5843 | -60.7% |
| 1990 | 3.37 | +476.7% |
| 1995 | 1.23 | -63.5% |
| 2000 | 1.97 | +60.3% |
| 2005 | 1.46 | -25.8% |
| 2010 | 1.04 | -29.2% |
| 2015 | 0.2456 | -76.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3759 | +53.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 0.3759 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4748, 79% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +3886.5% | 0.0373 | 1.49 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8264 | 0.8264 | 0.8264 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.06 | 0.9964 | 5.12 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.3933 | 0.0373 | 0.7492 | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.04 | 0.5843 | 1.49 | 2 |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 1.23 | 3.37 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.72 | 1.46 | 1.97 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.6406 | 0.2456 | 1.04 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.3759 | 0.3759 | 0.3759 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More population data for Canada
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2634 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,891 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7644 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.327 (2100)
- Population density 6.1 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.33 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Canada was 0.3759 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 in 1965.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0373 in 1975.
- How does Canada rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Canada ranks 83rd out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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