Canada's population declined by an estimated 102,436 people in 2025, based on full-year population estimates.
Alberta recorded the country's largest population increase, adding 59,970 residents. Saskatchewan also grew by 4,412, while New Brunswick (+1,438), Prince Edward Island (+1,315), Nova Scotia (+887), Nunavut (+295), the Northwest Territories (+124) and Yukon (+42) posted gains.
Ontario experienced the largest decline, losing 119,070 residents. British Columbia (-41,461), Quebec (-9,576), Manitoba (-527) and Newfoundland and Labrador (-285) also recorded population decreases.
These figures show the estimated change in population between January 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026. The 2025 estimates are preliminary.
Verified Data
Province / Territory | Population Change |
|---|---|
Yukon | +42 |
Northwest Territories | +124 |
Nunavut | +295 |
British Columbia | -41,461 |
Alberta | +59,970 |
Saskatchewan | +4,412 |
Manitoba | -527 |
Ontario | -119,070 |
Quebec | -9,576 |
New Brunswick | +1,438 |
Nova Scotia | +887 |
Prince Edward Island | +1,315 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | -285 |
Canada | -102,436 |
Source
Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01 — Population estimates, quarterly. Annual change from January 1 population estimates, Canada, provinces and territories. 2025 preliminary estimates.
Accuracy Note
Figures represent the change in estimated population between January 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026.
Estimates are preliminary and may be revised by Statistics Canada.
Positive values indicate population growth; negative values indicate population decline.