Migrant populations in Canada
Canada: Migrant populations was 8.81 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
8.81 million
World rank
7th
of 228 countries
All-time high
8.81 million
in 2024
All-time low
4.25 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Canada, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Canada is 8.81 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Canada peaked at 8.81 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.25 million, in 1990.
Canada ranks 7th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migrant populations in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.25 million | — |
| 1995 | 4.85 million | +14.2% |
| 2000 | 5.53 million | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 6.09 million | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 7.04 million | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 8.05 million | +14.4% |
| 2020 | 8.33 million | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 8.81 million | +5.7% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 8.81 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 26.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.55 million | 4.25 million | 4.85 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.81 million | 5.53 million | 6.09 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.54 million | 7.04 million | 8.05 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 8.57 million | 8.33 million | 8.81 million | 2 |
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 migrant populations in Canada?
- Migrant populations in Canada was 8.81 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 8.81 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.25 million in 1990.
- How does Canada rank for migrant populations?
- Canada ranks 7th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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