Canada

"The world's second-largest country, known for its wilderness, multiculturalism, and natural beauty from coast to coast."

North America
UN Member
G7
NATO
OECD
NORAD

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Ottawa

45.42°, -7.57°

Official Languages

English, French

Population

40.1M

Total Area

9.98M km²

Population Density

4.02 people per km²

Currency

Canadian dollar

$

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#37
40,097,761

Total Population+2.9%

2023
#31
81.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#29
81.9%

Urban Population

2023
#175
1.26

Fertility Rate

2023
#29
94%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#10
$2.1T

GDP+1.2%

2023
#19
$53.4K

GDP per Capita

2023
#61
2.4%

Inflation

2024
#112
6.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#32
29.9

Gini Index

2020

Frequently Asked Questions About Canada

What is the capital of Canada?

Canada's capital city is Ottawa.

What is the population of Canada?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Canada is approximately 40.1M people. This makes it the 37th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Canada?

Canada spans a total area of approximately 9,984,670 square kilometers (3,855,101.06 square miles).

Which continent is Canada in?

Canada is located in Americas, specifically within the North America subregion.

What is the GDP of Canada?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Canada is approximately $2.14T USD. This ranks Canada as the 10th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.