Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate was -1.24 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1.24 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 72.2%
World rank
137th
of 236 countries
All-time high
12 % change on previous year
in 1946
All-time low
-10.5 % change on previous year
in 1966
Years of data
102
1922–2023
Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Canada, 1922–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Canada is -1.24 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 72.2% on the previous year and down 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 12 % change on previous year in 1946 and was at its lowest, -10.5 % change on previous year, in 1966.
Canada ranks 137th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | -3.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | -5.03 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 1924 | -0.3716 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 1925 | -2.7 % change on previous year | +627.7% |
| 1926 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -363.4% |
| 1927 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 1928 | -0.6634 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1929 | -2.34 % change on previous year | +252.3% |
| 1930 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -185.1% |
| 1931 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 1932 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 1933 | -7.08 % change on previous year | +100.0% |
| 1934 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 1935 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1936 | -2.14 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 1937 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1938 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -209.7% |
| 1939 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -182.4% |
| 1940 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -333.3% |
| 1941 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1942 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +111.4% |
| 1943 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1944 | -0.9908 % change on previous year | -139.5% |
| 1945 | 0.0334 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 1946 | 12 % change on previous year | +35888.0% |
| 1947 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1948 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
| 1949 | 0.5554 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1950 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -445.4% |
| 1951 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -172.6% |
| 1952 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +189.6% |
| 1953 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 1954 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 1955 | 0.0801 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 1956 | 0.6674 % change on previous year | +732.7% |
| 1957 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +206.0% |
| 1958 | -0.8836 % change on previous year | -143.3% |
| 1959 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -221.7% |
| 1960 | -0.9079 % change on previous year | -184.5% |
| 1961 | -1.54 % change on previous year | +70.1% |
| 1962 | -2.21 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 1963 | -2.45 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 1964 | -4.57 % change on previous year | +86.8% |
| 1965 | -10.19 % change on previous year | +123.0% |
| 1966 | -10.5 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1967 | -7.67 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1968 | -5.23 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1969 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -58.7% |
| 1970 | -3.78 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 1971 | -7.32 % change on previous year | +93.8% |
| 1972 | -7.81 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1973 | -4.54 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 1974 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1975 | -0.3876 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 1976 | -2.5 % change on previous year | +545.4% |
| 1977 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1978 | -2.61 % change on previous year | +57.8% |
| 1979 | -0.4167 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 1980 | -0.8966 % change on previous year | +115.2% |
| 1981 | -1.57 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 1982 | -0.7966 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 1983 | -0.7412 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 0.1245 % change on previous year | -116.8% |
| 1985 | -0.9323 % change on previous year | -849.1% |
| 1986 | -1.13 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 1987 | -0.8249 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1988 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -286.2% |
| 1989 | 3.53 % change on previous year | +129.8% |
| 1990 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1991 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 1992 | -0.2322 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1993 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +551.5% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | -1.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -2.63 % change on previous year | +134.2% |
| 1997 | -3.74 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 1998 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1999 | -0.7727 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2000 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +160.3% |
| 2001 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -169.1% |
| 2002 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -184.5% |
| 2003 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -223.7% |
| 2004 | 0.6515 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 2005 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +108.6% |
| 2006 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +116.1% |
| 2007 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2009 | -0.5344 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 2010 | -1.97 % change on previous year | +268.6% |
| 2011 | -0.9135 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -0.9219 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0.1241 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 2015 | -0.8055 % change on previous year | -749.2% |
| 2016 | -0.6871 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2017 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +284.5% |
| 2018 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2019 | -2.25 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2020 | -4.27 % change on previous year | +89.6% |
| 2021 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 2022 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -472.0% |
| 2023 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | -1.09 % change on previous year | -5.03 % change on previous year | 7.12 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1930s | -1.9 % change on previous year | -7.08 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.74 % change on previous year | -4.44 % change on previous year | 12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.16 % change on previous year | -1.92 % change on previous year | 4.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -4.74 % change on previous year | -10.5 % change on previous year | -0.9079 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -3.33 % change on previous year | -7.81 % change on previous year | -0.3876 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.17 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year | 3.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.6212 % change on previous year | -3.74 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8491 % change on previous year | -2.01 % change on previous year | 2.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.25 % change on previous year | -2.64 % change on previous year | 0.1241 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.2 % change on previous year | -4.48 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 4 |
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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)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 6.1 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.33 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Canada?
- Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Canada was -1.24 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 12 % change on previous year in 1946.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.5 % change on previous year in 1966.
- How does Canada rank for comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate?
- Canada ranks 137th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Comparison of fertility rates. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children Human Fertility Database (2025); UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Comparison of fertility rates. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.