Share of urban population living in slums in Canada
Canada: Share of urban population living in slums was 1.6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of urban population living in slums in Canada, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of urban population living in slums in Canada stood at 1.6. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of urban population living in slums in Canada peaked at 1.6 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.08, in 2000.
Canada ranks 134th of 214 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.
Share of urban population living in slums in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.08 | — |
| 2002 | 0.08 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.08 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.17 | +112.5% |
| 2008 | 0.35 | +105.9% |
| 2010 | 0.53 | +51.4% |
| 2012 | 0.71 | +34.0% |
| 2014 | 0.89 | +25.4% |
| 2016 | 1.07 | +20.2% |
| 2018 | 1.25 | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 1.43 | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 1.56 | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 1.6 | +2.6% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 1.6 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.08, 20.0× the median. (81 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.152 | 0.08 | 0.35 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.89 | 0.53 | 1.25 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.53 | 1.43 | 1.6 | 3 |
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 share of urban population living in slums in Canada?
- Share of urban population living in slums in Canada was 1.6 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.08 in 2000.
- How does Canada rank for share of urban population living in slums?
- Canada ranks 134th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of urban population living in slums rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.8%. 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 Share of urban population living in slums. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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