Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Canada
Canada: Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Canada, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Canada stood at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Canada peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
Canada ranks 186th of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Canada, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +17.0% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
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 total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Canada?
- Total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Canada was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Canada rank for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Canada ranks 186th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. 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 Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total population (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.