Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres

This table presents the 2021 and 2016 population counts and the 2021 dwelling counts, land area and population density for population centres. It also shows the percentage change in the population counts between 2016 and 2021.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 17:41 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 16:22 (UTC)
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title_fr	Chiffres de population et des logements : Canada et centres de population
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