Canada is a vast country, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and up to the Arctic. It covers 6,000,000 square kilometres�which makes it the second largest country in the world. But it�s not just large; it�s also sparsely populated. According to the 2016 census, Canada�s population density is just 4.0 people per square kilometre. That�s less than half the population density of the United States (8.7 per square kilometre) and one-third of the population density of the United Kingdom (27.0 per square kilometre).
So where are all the people in Canada? This population density map shows the answer. It reveals the population density of each Canadian province and territory, and reveals the huge differences between the most and least populated regions. The map also shows how population density varies across provinces and territories, and which regions have the highest and lowest population densities.
The map shows that the most populous provinces are Ontario and Quebec, each with a population density of more than 10 people per square kilometre. These provinces are home to the majority of Canadians, and are the most urbanized areas of the country. The Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) have population densities of between 3 and 4 people per square kilometre, while the Maritime provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) have population densities of between 5 and 6 people per square kilometre. The Atlantic provinces are the most sparsely populated, with population densities of less than 2 people per square kilometre.
The map also reveals some of the least populated regions of Canada. The Northwest Territories and Nunavut have population densities of less than 1 person per square kilometre, while the Yukon has a population density of 0.5 people per square kilometre. These regions are some of the most remote areas of the country, and are home to relatively small populations.
Overall, Canada is a sparsely populated country. But as this population density map shows, there are huge variations between different regions. While some areas are home to large, urban populations, others are home to small, rural communities. That diversity is one of the things that makes Canada such an interesting place.
Population Density in Ontario
Ontario is the most populous province in Canada, and is home to more than one-third of the country�s population. It has a population density of 13.2 people per square kilometre, which is higher than the national average. This high population density is largely the result of its proximity to the United States, which makes it a popular destination for immigrants.
Toronto is the most populous city in Ontario, and is home to nearly half of the province�s population. It has a population density of 2,906.2 people per square kilometre, which is higher than any other Canadian city. Other large cities in Ontario include Ottawa (1,262.9 people per square kilometre), Hamilton (1,588.7 people per square kilometre) and London (1