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UN World Population Prospects Data Visualized

China vs Canada: Population Comparison 2026

China has 1,372,446,361 more people than Canada (34.9× as many): 1.41 billion vs 40.5 million in 2026. Median age is 40.6 in China and 40.8 in Canada; fertility is 1.03 vs 1.33 children per woman.

China

2026
0
people
Median age
40.6
Fertility (TFR)
1.03
Working age (15–64)
70.1%
Trend
Declining (-0.22%)

Canada

2026
0
people
Median age
40.8
Fertility (TFR)
1.33
Working age (15–64)
64.4%
Trend
Growing (+0.85%)

Population pyramids, 2026

Total Population

China

1412.9M

vs

Canada

40.5M

Youth (0-14)

China

14.8%

vs

Canada

14.9%

Elderly (65+)

China

15.1%

vs

Canada

20.7%

Where the two pyramids differ

The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.

📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart

This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between China and Canada for each age group, split by gender:

Left Side (Males)

Blue = China has more males

Green = Canada has more males

Right Side (Females)

Pink = China has more females

Orange = Canada has more females

💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Canada has more males in that age group.

Notable Differences (>20% variance):

Ages 0-4: China has 2279.7% more people
Men: 22.7M more in China • Women: 20.5M more in China
China: 23.6M men, 21.4M women • Canada: 970K men, 923K women
Population Ratio
45.1M
1.9M
Ages 5-9: China has 3569.1% more people
Men: 38.0M more in China • Women: 33.6M more in China
China: 39.1M men, 34.6M women • Canada: 1.0M men, 979K women
Population Ratio
73.6M
2.0M
Ages 10-14: China has 4186.0% more people
Men: 47.4M more in China • Women: 40.9M more in China
China: 48.5M men, 42.0M women • Canada: 1.1M men, 1.0M women
Population Ratio
90.5M
2.1M
Ages 15-19: China has 3774.2% more people
Men: 45.2M more in China • Women: 38.5M more in China
China: 46.3M men, 39.6M women • Canada: 1.1M men, 1.1M women
Population Ratio
85.9M
2.2M
Ages 20-24: China has 3144.8% more people
Men: 41.2M more in China • Women: 34.9M more in China
China: 42.4M men, 36.1M women • Canada: 1.2M men, 1.2M women
Population Ratio
78.6M
2.4M
Ages 25-29: China has 2814.8% more people
Men: 42.3M more in China • Women: 36.4M more in China
China: 43.8M men, 37.8M women • Canada: 1.4M men, 1.4M women
Population Ratio
81.5M
2.8M
Ages 30-34: China has 3105.1% more people
Men: 47.7M more in China • Women: 42.1M more in China
China: 49.2M men, 43.5M women • Canada: 1.5M men, 1.4M women
Population Ratio
92.7M
2.9M
Ages 35-39: China has 4159.9% more people
Men: 62.2M more in China • Women: 56.9M more in China
China: 63.7M men, 58.3M women • Canada: 1.5M men, 1.4M women
Population Ratio
122.0M
2.9M
Ages 40-44: China has 3710.6% more people
Men: 52.9M more in China • Women: 49.8M more in China
China: 54.3M men, 51.2M women • Canada: 1.4M men, 1.4M women
Population Ratio
105.5M
2.8M
Ages 45-49: China has 3490.0% more people
Men: 45.9M more in China • Women: 44.0M more in China
China: 47.2M men, 45.3M women • Canada: 1.3M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
92.5M
2.6M
Ages 50-54: China has 4407.1% more people
Men: 53.9M more in China • Women: 52.9M more in China
China: 55.1M men, 54.1M women • Canada: 1.2M men, 1.2M women
Population Ratio
109.2M
2.4M
Ages 55-59: China has 4748.3% more people
Men: 57.8M more in China • Women: 58.2M more in China
China: 59.0M men, 59.4M women • Canada: 1.2M men, 1.2M women
Population Ratio
118.4M
2.4M
Ages 60-64: China has 3791.2% more people
Men: 49.6M more in China • Women: 51.5M more in China
China: 50.9M men, 52.8M women • Canada: 1.3M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
103.7M
2.7M
Ages 65-69: China has 2517.5% more people
Men: 30.2M more in China • Women: 33.1M more in China
China: 31.4M men, 34.4M women • Canada: 1.2M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
65.8M
2.5M
Ages 70-74: China has 3067.6% more people
Men: 29.7M more in China • Women: 35.3M more in China
China: 30.7M men, 36.4M women • Canada: 1.0M men, 1.1M women
Population Ratio
67.1M
2.1M
Ages 75-79: China has 2447.2% more people
Men: 17.9M more in China • Women: 22.8M more in China
China: 18.7M men, 23.7M women • Canada: 776K men, 888K women
Population Ratio
42.4M
1.7M
Ages 80-84: China has 1964.1% more people
Men: 8.8M more in China • Women: 12.4M more in China
China: 9.3M men, 13.0M women • Canada: 487K men, 595K women
Population Ratio
22.3M
1.1M
Ages 85-89: China has 1753.9% more people
Men: 4.0M more in China • Women: 6.7M more in China
China: 4.2M men, 7.1M women • Canada: 253K men, 358K women
Population Ratio
11.3M
610K
Ages 90-94: China has 1298.1% more people
Men: 1.1M more in China • Women: 2.7M more in China
China: 1.2M men, 2.9M women • Canada: 105K men, 188K women
Population Ratio
4.1M
293K
Ages 95-99: China has 635.2% more people
Men: 112K more in China • Women: 480K more in China
China: 138K men, 546K women • Canada: 26K men, 67K women
Population Ratio
685K
93K
Ages 100+: China has 240.5% more people
Men: 1K more in China • Women: 36K more in China
China: 4K men, 48K women • Canada: 3K men, 12K women
Population Ratio
53K
15K

Demographic comparison, 2026

IndicatorChinaCanadaDifference
Population (2026)1,412,914,08840,467,727China has 1.37 billion more (34.9×)
Change 2025–2026-0.2% (Declining)+0.8% (Growing)
Median age (2026)40.640.8Canada older by 0.2 yrs
Total fertility rate1.03 — 1.07 below replacement1.33 — 0.77 below replacement
Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection)1.061.32
Birth rate (per 1,000)6.18.9
Population 2050 (UN projection)1.26 billion (-10.8%)45.6 million (+12.7%)
Peak populationPeaks 2021Peaks 2100

Differences by age group, 2026

AgeChina (M / F)Canada (M / F)Difference
0-423622K / 21432K970K / 923KChina has 2279.7% more people aged 0-4
5-939076K / 34560K1028K / 979KChina has 3569.1% more people aged 5-9
10-1448504K / 41971K1079K / 1031KChina has 4186.0% more people aged 10-14
15-1946340K / 39578K1128K / 1090KChina has 3774.2% more people aged 15-19
20-2442415K / 36142K1226K / 1195KChina has 3144.8% more people aged 20-24
25-2943779K / 37771K1445K / 1353KChina has 2814.8% more people aged 25-29
30-3449168K / 43509K1491K / 1401KChina has 3105.1% more people aged 30-34
35-3963689K / 58292K1453K / 1411KChina has 4159.9% more people aged 35-39
40-4454302K / 51171K1389K / 1379KChina has 3710.6% more people aged 40-44
45-4947164K / 45301K1276K / 1299KChina has 3490.0% more people aged 45-49
50-5455143K / 54078K1198K / 1226KChina has 4407.1% more people aged 50-54
55-5959034K / 59415K1209K / 1234KChina has 4748.3% more people aged 55-59
60-6450868K / 52813K1315K / 1350KChina has 3791.2% more people aged 60-64
65-6931394K / 34434K1224K / 1291KChina has 2517.5% more people aged 65-69
70-7430704K / 36375K1011K / 1107KChina has 3067.6% more people aged 70-74
75-7918688K / 23697K776K / 888KChina has 2447.2% more people aged 75-79
80-849335K / 13004K487K / 595KChina has 1964.1% more people aged 80-84
85-894220K / 7092K253K / 358KChina has 1753.9% more people aged 85-89
90-941221K / 2877K105K / 188KChina has 1298.1% more people aged 90-94
95-99138K / 546K26K / 67KChina has 635.2% more people aged 95-99
100+4K / 48K3K / 12KChina has 240.5% more people aged 100+

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has more people, China or Canada?

China has more: 1.41 billion vs 40.5 million in 2026 — 34.9× as many, 1.37 billion more people.

Which country is older?

Canada, with a median age of 40.8 vs 40.6 in China (2026).

Which has higher fertility?

Canada, at 1.33 children per woman vs 1.03 in China. Replacement is 2.1, so both are below it.

How will China and Canada compare in 2050?

By 2050 the UN projects China at 1.26 billion (-10.8% from 2026) and Canada at 45.6 million (+12.7%).

Are China and Canada growing or shrinking?

China is declining (-0.2% in 2026); Canada is growing (+0.8%).

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