People

Where people live

Although Canada has a huge landmass, most of its 31 million people—80 percent—live in towns and cities in the southern areas of the country. Most of Canada’s population lives within 250 km of the United States border.

Canada has 25 cities with populations of more than 100,000, but which account for less than one percent of Canada’s landmass. With 31 million people, Canada is the 33rd largest country in the world in terms of population.

Canada celebrates diversity

Canada is a multicultural society. Learn what it means to live in a country that celebrates diversity.

Learn more about:

• Multicultural society
• Family life
• Marriage and divorce
• Bilingualism