Canada's population clock (real-time model)

The population clock uses assumptions based on recent demographic estimates and administrative data inputs to model, in real time, changes to the population beyond the reference date of the most recent quarterly population estimates for Canada, the provinces and territories. To maintain coherence with the most recent estimates available, the underlying model is updated with each new release of quarterly demographic estimates. The population clock is intended to serve as an educational tool to inform Canadians on the pace of population growth across the country. Population estimates and Census counts are the measures used to determine the size of the population in the context of various governmental programs. Additional information related to Canadian population trends can be found on Statistics Canada’s Population and Demography Portal.