Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Canada Population Pyramid 1959

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1959
Population: 17,515,520

Year

-5 -1   1959  +1 +5

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Summary

Canada in 1959

As of 1959, Canada counted 17,515,520 inhabitants. Half of the population was younger than 26.6 years; 33.5% were children under 15 and 7.6% were 65 or older.

This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #30 of 201 by population Ranks #38 of 201 by median age

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Canada
Population
17,515,520
Median age
26.6
0-14 %
33.5%
65+ %
7.6%
Child dependency
57.0
Old-age dependency
12.9
Region
NORTHERN AMERICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
45,621,882
Population 2100
53,612,235
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.26

In 2023 women in Canada had on average 1.26 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 81.6

Life expectancy at birth was 81.6 years in 2023: 83.9 for women and 79.5 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Migration to and from Canada
Where immigrants come from (2024)

8,805,571 immigrants live in Canada, 22.2% of the population.

India1,015,630
Philippines835,779
China771,973
United Kingdom427,526
Pakistan266,682
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,341,948 people born in Canada live in other countries.

United States of America950,387
United Kingdom81,845
Australia57,190
Italy23,315
China23,177
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Canada compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Canada 17,515,521 26.6
United States of America 177,145,765 29.4
Frequently asked questions about Canada's population
What was the population of Canada in 1959?
Canada had a population of 17,515,520 in 1959.
What is the median age in Canada?
The median age in Canada is 26.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Canada's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Canada, 33.5% of people are under 15 and 7.6% are 65 or older.
What shape is Canada's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Canada has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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