International Migrant Population Statistics in Canada (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 22.2% of the population in Canada were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 21.8% in 2020 to 22.2% in 2024 (+0.4 percentage points). Canada ranks #2 of 3 economies in North America on this measure, and #42 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 22.2% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Canada as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.4 pp (2024)
- Up from 21.8% in 2020 to 22.2% in 2024 (+0.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 15.3% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 15.3% in 1990 to 22.2% in 2024.
- Peak value (2015)
- 22.4% (2015)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 22.2%.
- Rank in North America
- #2 of 3 (2024)
- Canada ranks 2 of 3 countries in North America with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #42 of 216 (2024)
- Canada ranks 42 of 216 countries with data globally.
- North America average
- 22.9% (2024)
- Canada (22.2%) is below the average of 22.9% across the 3 countries in North America with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $851.4 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Canada (2024)
- 94.4% (2024)
- 94.4% of the population in Canada used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 41.3 million (2024)
- Canada had a population of 41.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2020 | 21.8% | −0.6 pp |
| 2015 | 22.4% | +1.8 pp |
| 2010 | 20.6% | +1.8 pp |
| 2005 | 18.8% | +0.9 pp |
| 2000 | 17.9% | +1.4 pp |
| 1995 | 16.5% | +1.2 pp |
| 1990 | 15.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Canada were international migrants?
22.2% of the population in Canada were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Canada?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Canada.
Where does the international migrant population data for Canada come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Canada is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Canada changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 15.3% in 1990 to 22.2% in 2024.
How does Canada compare with other countries in North America?
Canada ranks 2 of 3 countries in North America with data, with 22.2% versus a regional average of 22.9% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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