At a glance
Canada vs Ukraine: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator | Canada | Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 40,562,045 | 39,447,999 | Canada 1× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +0.8 | -0.7 | +1.5 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 2.62026 | 65.42026 | -62.8 |
| Surface area km² | 15,634,4102023 | 603,5502023 | Canada 26× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 8.92024 | 5.52024 | +3.4 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 7.92024 | 13.62024 | -5.7 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +7.2 | -0.2 | +7.4 |
| Urban population % of population | 82.92025 | 69.62025 | +13.3 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 98.6 | 87.1 | +11.5 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 82.12024 | 74.72024 | +7.4 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.252024 | 0.992024 | +0.26 |
| Median age years | 40.8 | 41.8 | -1 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 3.8 | 4.7 | -0.9 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 152025 | 13.72025 | +1.3 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 20.32025 | 192025 | +1.3 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $2.32T2025 | $214.23B2025 | Canada 11× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $55,6982025 | $5,4962025 | Canada 10× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 6.92025 | 9.82021 | -2.9 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 2.12025 | 12.72025 | -10.7 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 5782024 | 118.52024 | Canada 4.9× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 14.012024 | 3.132024 | +10.88 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 7,1612024 | 1,5082023 | Canada 4.7× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 23.82021 | 8.92021 | +14.9 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 39.52023 | 16.82023 | +22.7 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 73,1702022 | 1,3422022 | Canada 55× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 1.32022 | 8.82022 | -7.6 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 94.42024 | 82.52024 | +11.9 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 94.12024 | 133.42023 | -39.3 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Canada minus Ukraine for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Canada compared with Ukraine
Canada has a live population of about 40,562,045 (#38 in the world) and Ukraine about 39,447,999 (#39), so Canada has 1 times as many people as Ukraine. Canada is growing at 0.8% a year and Ukraine at -0.7%.
By area Canada is larger: 15,634,410 km² against 603,550 km², which gives population densities of 2.6 people per km² in Canada and 65.4 in Ukraine.
Canada's economy is worth $2.32T (2025) and Ukraine's $214.23B (2025); per person that is $55,698 in Canada versus $5,496 in Ukraine, so the average Canada resident produces 10.1 times as much.
Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Canada and 74.7 in Ukraine; women have 1.3 children on average in Canada compared with 1 in Ukraine; the median age is 40.8 versus 41.8 years.
82.9% of Canada's people live in cities against 69.6% in Ukraine; 94.4% use the internet in Canada and 82.5% in Ukraine; CO₂ emissions per person are 14 t in Canada and 3.1 t in Ukraine.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Canada or Ukraine?
By population Canada is bigger: 40,562,045 people versus 39,447,999 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Canada is larger (15,634,410 km² vs 603,550 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Canada or Ukraine?
Canada: GDP of $2,319,899,772,426 versus $214,233,312,784 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Canada or Ukraine?
Life expectancy at birth is 82.1 years in Canada and 74.7 years in Ukraine, a difference of 7.4 years in favour of Canada.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
Explore more
Sources & method: live populations are linear extrapolations of the UN World Population Prospects estimates; all other indicators are the latest values from World Bank Open Data (UN WPP for median age, infant mortality, sex ratio and net migration). Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.

