Canada Facts
Capital of CanadaThe capital of Canada is Ottawa.
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 41 million |
| Total area | 9,984,670 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 4 people per km² |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Region | North America |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 41 million people = 41,000,000 people. Divided by 9,984,670 km²: 4.11 people per km², which rounds to 4.
Check it backwards
4 × 9,984,670 km² ≈ 40,937,147 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
How many people live in Canada?
About 41 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 4 people per km².
How big is Canada?
Canada covers 9,984,670 km² in total area.
What currency does Canada use?
The Canadian dollar (CAD).