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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?
See how global population surged from 3 billion in 1960 to over 8.14 billion by 2024 and how Canada’s demographic future hinges on immigration from fast-growing regions.