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Canada vs Spain Population
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 59% of Spain’s Population; today the figure is about 84%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (84%).
| Year | Canada | Spain | Spain as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 30,455,000 | 17,909,356 | 59% |
| 1970 | 33,814,531 | 21,324,000 | 63% |
| 1980 | 37,491,165 | 24,515,667 | 65% |
| 1990 | 38,867,322 | 27,691,138 | 71% |
| 2000 | 40,567,864 | 30,685,730 | 76% |
| 2010 | 46,576,897 | 34,005,902 | 73% |
| 2020 | 47,359,424 | 38,028,638 | 80% |
| 2025 | 49,355,143 | 41,651,653 | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. Spain has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 49,355,143 against 41,651,653 — the trailing economy stands at about 84% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: