Canada: GDP 64.6K intl$ per capita, population 41.3M, inflation 2.4%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
North America
Population
41.29M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
9,984,670 kmΒ²
Capital
Ottawa
ISO 2
CA
ISO 3
CAN
Calling code
+1
Internet TLD
.ca
Government type
federal parliamentary democracy (Parliament of Canada) under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm; federal and state authorities and responsibilities regulated in constitution

Age Structure

0-14 years 15.5%
15-64 years 63.4%
65+ years 21.0%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
English (ENG) Official - -
French (FRA) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Christian Major 53.3% -
None Minor 34.6% -
Muslim Minor 4.9% -
Hindu Minor 2.3% -
Sikh Minor 2.1% -
Buddhist Minor 1.0% -
Jewish Minor 0.9% -
Other Religions And Traditional Spirituality Minor 0.6% -
Traditional Minor 0.2% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
41.29M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
2.96%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
4.6 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
82.7%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
82.1 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
8.90 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
7.90 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.25 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
4.7 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
1.1%
2021

Other Demographics

Median age of population
41.4 years
2025

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$54.3K
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
2.4%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
6.9%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$53.4K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$2.24T
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
1.6%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
64.6K intl$
2024
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
64.9%
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
65.1%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
32.4%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
32.7%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
32.43M
2019
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
74.0
2024
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
13.9%
2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
2.8%
2024

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index
68.0
Est. monthly: $2,380
Rent Index
35.0
Est. rent: $980/mo
Purchasing Power
98.0
(Higher is better)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Canada?

According to our data, the average income in Canada is approximately $53,400 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Canada in 2024?

The inflation rate in Canada is 2.4% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Canada compare to other countries in North America?

Canada is located in North America and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Canada compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Canada is located in North America. Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
CA
ISO 3
CAN
IOC code
CAN
Vehicle code
CDN
Latitude
45.42
Longitude
-75.69

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