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UK vs Canada Population
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 34% of United Kingdom’s Population; today the figure is about 60%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Canada | Canada as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 52,400,000 | 17,909,356 | 34% |
| 1970 | 55,663,250 | 21,324,000 | 38% |
| 1980 | 56,314,216 | 24,515,667 | 44% |
| 1990 | 57,247,586 | 27,691,138 | 48% |
| 2000 | 58,892,514 | 30,685,730 | 52% |
| 2010 | 62,766,365 | 34,005,902 | 54% |
| 2020 | 66,740,000 | 38,028,638 | 57% |
| 2025 | 69,487,000 | 41,651,653 | 60% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Canada compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 69,487,000 against 41,651,653 — the trailing economy stands at about 60% 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: