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Demographics
Welcome to Trendlines, where we explore issues shaping the world and their impacts on Canada. Our demographics section explores shifting population trends from growth rates and age distribution to migration and urbanization. This section breaks down key demographic data from credible sources to show how countries are responding to the most pressing issues facing people and places.
Key Indicators
Population (2023)
8.06 billion
Source: World Bank
Population growth (2023)
0.9%
Source: World Bank
Life expectancy at birth (2023)
73.32 years
Source: World Bank
How is global population growth reshaping the world—and Canada?
Between 1960 and 2024, the human story has been defined by extraordinary demographic expansion: from roughly 3 billion people on Earth in 1960 to over 8.14 billion by 2024, according to World Bank data. Qatar tops the list of the fastest growing nations between 2005 and 2024, while Bosnia experienced the steepest decline.