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Canada: key facts and figures
Canada has 39.7 million people, 2 official languages, the Canadian Dollar and 12 public holidays a year. It ranks 2nd of 192 countries for mean years of schooling.
39.7 millionpeople
CADcurrency
Englishofficial language
+1calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Canada differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
39.7 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.13%
- Fertility rate1.3 per woman#173
- Aged 65 and over19.8%#32
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$55,698Output per person
- Total economy$2.32 trillion#10
- Real growth+1.7%#142
- Inflation2.1%#120
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.939Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.867#14
- Life expectancy82.6 years#17
- Mean schooling13.9 years#2
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Canadian DollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeCAD
- SymbolCA$
- CapitalOttawa
Languages
which languages hold official status
English, FrenchOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type BPlug types
- Mains voltage120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+1
- Time zonesMultiple IANA zones
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
12Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
- Apr 6Easter Monday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
94%Internet use
- E-government index0.845#47
- Global rank#47
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Logan
- ClimateCanada's climate varies greatly by latitude and region, from Arctic and subarctic conditions in the north to temperate continental and maritime climates across much of the populated south.
Education
how the school system is structured
13Education systems
- Public enrollment5.5m*
- Typical spanGrades 1-12
- Quebec6 + 5 years
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