Net migration metrics in Canada
Canada: Net migration metrics was 433,842 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
433,842
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
7th
of 236 countries
All-time high
459,988
in 2022
All-time low
34,721
in 1961
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Canada, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Canada stood at 433,842.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and up 80.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Canada peaked at 459,988 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34,721, in 1961.
Canada ranks 7th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 60,283 | — |
| 1951 | 142,648 | +136.6% |
| 1952 | 148,372 | +4.0% |
| 1953 | 141,474 | -4.6% |
| 1954 | 127,887 | -9.6% |
| 1955 | 95,995 | -24.9% |
| 1956 | 165,849 | +72.8% |
| 1957 | 180,051 | +8.6% |
| 1958 | 109,763 | -39.0% |
| 1959 | 67,053 | -38.9% |
| 1960 | 49,694 | -25.9% |
| 1961 | 34,721 | -30.1% |
| 1962 | 35,373 | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 51,831 | +46.5% |
| 1964 | 68,003 | +31.2% |
| 1965 | 112,401 | +65.3% |
| 1966 | 144,641 | +28.7% |
| 1967 | 132,856 | -8.1% |
| 1968 | 108,864 | -18.1% |
| 1969 | 93,600 | -14.0% |
| 1970 | 304,627 | +225.5% |
| 1971 | 210,244 | -31.0% |
| 1972 | 89,880 | -57.2% |
| 1973 | 125,401 | +39.5% |
| 1974 | 155,596 | +24.1% |
| 1975 | 139,797 | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 106,894 | -23.5% |
| 1977 | 70,339 | -34.2% |
| 1978 | 52,781 | -25.0% |
| 1979 | 86,719 | +64.3% |
| 1980 | 122,743 | +41.5% |
| 1981 | 113,461 | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 89,544 | -21.1% |
| 1983 | 66,172 | -26.1% |
| 1984 | 55,982 | -15.4% |
| 1985 | 69,776 | +24.6% |
| 1986 | 121,928 | +74.7% |
| 1987 | 171,308 | +40.5% |
| 1988 | 238,003 | +38.9% |
| 1989 | 258,094 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 181,461 | -29.7% |
| 1991 | 134,463 | -25.9% |
| 1992 | 138,121 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 133,426 | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 134,863 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 141,818 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 154,553 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 144,678 | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 142,346 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 158,342 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 201,727 | +27.4% |
| 2001 | 222,100 | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 208,060 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 185,643 | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 194,611 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 204,526 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 202,175 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 213,801 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 238,083 | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 244,463 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 225,369 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 227,075 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 243,748 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 239,813 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 192,884 | -19.6% |
| 2015 | 224,332 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 329,455 | +46.9% |
| 2017 | 372,685 | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 420,224 | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 387,685 | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 256,592 | -33.8% |
| 2021 | 198,867 | -22.5% |
| 2022 | 459,988 | +131.3% |
| 2023 | 433,842 | -5.7% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 433,842 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 83.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +225.5% | 93,600 | 304,627 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 123,938 | 60,283 | 180,051 | 10 |
| 1960s | 83,198 | 34,721 | 144,641 | 10 |
| 1970s | 134,228 | 52,781 | 304,627 | 10 |
| 1980s | 130,701 | 55,982 | 258,094 | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,407 | 133,426 | 181,461 | 10 |
| 2000s | 211,519 | 185,643 | 244,463 | 10 |
| 2010s | 286,327 | 192,884 | 420,224 | 10 |
| 2020s | 337,322 | 198,867 | 459,988 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
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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)
- 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 net migration metrics in Canada?
- Net migration metrics in Canada was 433,842 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 459,988 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,721 in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for net migration metrics?
- Canada ranks 7th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.9%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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