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Canada vs Saudi Arabia Population
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 14% of Canada’s Population; today the figure is about 89%.
| Year | Canada | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17,909,356 | 2,435,403 | 14% |
| 1970 | 21,324,000 | 3,562,470 | 17% |
| 1980 | 24,515,667 | 6,047,997 | 25% |
| 1990 | 27,691,138 | 10,640,691 | 38% |
| 2000 | 30,685,730 | 16,177,722 | 53% |
| 2010 | 34,005,902 | 23,978,487 | 71% |
| 2020 | 38,028,638 | 31,552,510 | 83% |
| 2025 | 41,651,653 | 36,973,555 | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Saudi Arabia in Population?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Canada is ahead: 41,651,653 against 36,973,555 — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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: