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Canada’s Shrinking Population: Most Losses In Ontario, Alberta Grows

Canada’s population is shrinking for the first time since Confederation, but not all provinces are shrinking. Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) Q1 2026 population estimates show a 0.25...

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Canada's population shrank last year — a first for the country, StatsCan says | CBC News

Ranked: Where Population Growth Has Been Fastest Since 2000

Over 25 countries doubled their populations between 2000 and 2025. Meanwhile, one country has grown by over 400 million new people.

New Zealand population growth improves

Ranked: The World’s Fastest-Growing and Shrinking Populations (2000-2025)

See the top countries by population growth and decline from 2000 to 2025 in this ranking.

New Zealand population growth improves as Kiwi exodus slows

The estimated population increased by 0.8%, or 43,500 people, in the 12 months through March, reaching 5.36 million.

Mapped: Population Growth in Every Country (2000–2025)

Qatar’s population surged 423% from 2000 to 2025, while Eastern Europe recorded some of the world’s sharpest declines.

Mapped: Where Populations Are Booming and Shrinking by 2050

A small number of countries will drive the majority of global population growth by 2050—while others rapidly shrink.

Ranked: U.S. Population Growth by State (1970–2025)

See which U.S. states grew the most since 1970, as population shifts toward the Sun Belt and Mountain West reshaped America.

SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week

Today’s graphic: 70% of Canada’s population lives in these three regions. “Around 300,000 km² from 9,984,670 km² of total area of Canada, but 70% of population lives here…” (Graphi...

Mapped: How Much U.S. Population Growth Comes From Immigration

About 4 out of every 5 new U.S. residents came from immigration in the post-pandemic era.

Canadian economy tracking 1.7% annualized growth in first quarter

The Canadian economy bounced back in the first quarter after a softer end to 2025, with growth driven by an expansion in goods-producing industries.

U.S. Population Growth No Longer in Urban Cores

Each year, the Census Bureau publishes population estimates for all municipalities in the U.S. with a population of 20,000 or more. Last week, it released last year's estimates, re...

Canada Ramps Up Temporary Visa Approvals Despite Fading Demand

Canada is approving temporary residents at an unusually brisk rate—again. IRCC data shows approvals of non-permanent resident applications and extensions surged in February. Now at...

Ireland’s population grew by 1.6% last year, EU figures show

Ireland is one of only seven EU countries where birth rate continues to exceed death rate

Majority of Canadians say energy policy should focus on economic growth: poll

About half the population maintains the government is doing too little, with 50 per cent of respondents holding that view in 2019 compared to 48 per cent in 2026.

Canadian GDP Grew, Most Industries Did Not—Credit Rises, While Jobs Fall

Canada’s economy is growing, but you’re forgiven if you didn’t notice—you probably work in the majority of industries that didn’t grow. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data reveals rea...

‘Smart, targeted and fair system’: PM rules out migration cap as population grows

New Zealand’s population has reached an estimated 5,361,300, with net migration driving the majority of the annual growth.

Kildare saw largest population growth since 1926 - Census

The population of Co Kildare has grown massively over the past century, with the 1926 Census showing an increase of 327% in the county, while Co Leitrim, Co Mayo and Co Roscommon s...

Malaysia’s population rises to 34.4m in Q1 2026, DOSM says growth slows to 0.5pc as ageing trend accelerates

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — Malaysia’s total population was estimated at 34.4 million in the first quarter of this y...

Canada could have built 30% more homes between 2006 and 2024, CMHC says

Zoning rules and urban concentration slowed Canada's housing response for nearly two decades

Canada's finances are the best in the G7, but that's not saying much

Watch: Randall Bartlett on how a shrinking Canadian population has lead to a growth in productivity

Finland population growth slows after migration surge

Finland’s population reached 5,652,881 at the end of 2025, with annual growth slowing to 16,910 people after two years of stronger increases driven by migration, according to data...

Canada set to add more billionaires by 2031

How a 33% jump in billionaires and fast‑growing UHNWIS is reshaping Canada’s wealth map