Canada’s population (QI, 2023) – The highest rate of growth in a first quarter since 1972

Canada’s population was estimated at 39,858,480 on April 1, 2023, an increase of 292,232 people (+0.7%) from January 1, 2023. This was the highest rate of growth in a first quarter for which comparable data are available (since 1972) and is a continuation of the higher growth rates observed over the previous four quarters.

Source: The Daily — Canada’s population estimates, first quarter 2023