Canada’s population could surpass 57 million by 2075, StatCan projects

28-Jan-2026

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Statistics Canada has released new population projections that paint a picture of a rapidly changing Canada over the next half-century.

The latest projections, covering the period from 2025 to 2075, suggest Canada’s population – estimated at 41.7 million in mid-2025 – will continue to grow under all scenarios examined by the agency.

Under a medium-growth scenario, the total population could reach 57.4 million in 2075, while a high-growth pathway projects the population could climb as high as 75.8 million by the same year.

Even under a low-growth outlook, Canada is expected to see its population rise to at least 44 million by 2075, according to StatCan.

In the release, StatCan clarified that population projections are not predictions, but rather scenarios based on current trends and plausible future developments. The projections consider recent demographic trends, including historically low fertility rates and changes to immigration and temporary resident policies.