ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Population of Canada by year

Hello there! Let me tell you about the population of Canada by year.

Every year, we count how many people are living in Canada. It's like counting how many toys you have in your toy box. This is important because it helps us understand how much food, water, and other things we need to have enough for everyone.

In the year 1900, there were about 5 million people living in Canada. That's like having all of your classmates, your teacher, and some parents living in one big neighborhood.

As the years went by, more and more people came to Canada to live. In the 1950s, there were about 14 million people living in Canada. That's like having all of the people in 7 big cities living in one country.

Now, in 2021, there are about 38 million people living in Canada. That's like having all of the people in 19 big cities living in one country!

So, every year we count how many people are living in Canada and we see that the number has gone up a lot over time. As more people come to live in Canada, we will keep counting to make sure we have enough things for everyone to live happily and healthily.