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Canada vs Australia Population
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 57% of Canada’s Population; today the figure is about 66%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (67%).
| Year | Canada | Australia | Australia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17,909,356 | 10,276,477 | 57% |
| 1970 | 21,324,000 | 12,507,000 | 59% |
| 1980 | 24,515,667 | 14,692,000 | 60% |
| 1990 | 27,691,138 | 17,065,128 | 62% |
| 2000 | 30,685,730 | 19,028,802 | 62% |
| 2010 | 34,005,902 | 22,031,750 | 65% |
| 2020 | 38,028,638 | 25,649,248 | 67% |
| 2025 | 41,651,653 | 27,614,411 | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Australia in Population?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Australia compare today?
Canada is ahead: 41,651,653 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 66% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: