Canada
Canada is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy with its capital in Ottawa. This page brings together source-cited key facts, international memberships, economic and social indicators and practical information.
Key facts
Core reference data for Canada. Numbers in brackets link to the sources at the end of this page.
- Official name
- Canada [1]
- Capital
- Ottawa [2]
- Official languages
- English, French [2]
- Population
- 40,769,000 [2]2026 est.
- Area
- 9,984,670 km² [2]
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Time zone
- America/Toronto [4]
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .ca
- UN member since
- 9 November 1945 [3]
- Recognition
- Universally Recognized
- Official portal
- canada.ca
Government and leadership
International memberships
Membership status in major international organizations and groups.
- UNUnited Nations, since 1945Member
- NATONorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationMember
- IMFInternational Monetary FundMember
- World BankWorld Bank GroupMember
- WTOWorld Trade OrganizationMember
- G20Group of TwentyMember
- G7Group of SevenMember
- EUEuropean UnionNot a member
- SchengenSchengen AreaNot a member
- UNSC P5Permanent seat, UN Security CouncilNot a member
Economy
Headline indicators. Values marked est. are projections for the current or a future year.
- GDP
- $2,213 B [5]2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,580 [5]2025
- GDP growth
- 1.3% [5]2025
- Inflation
- 2.4% [5]2025
- Unemployment
- 6.3% [5]2025
- Exports
- $572 B [10]Reference year not recorded
- Imports
- $552 B [10]Reference year not recorded
Main exports
- Machinery
- Cars
- Gold
- Crude oil
- Lumber
Main imports
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Crude oil
- Metals
- Plastics
Top export partners
Top import partners
Geography
- Area
- 9,984,670square kilometres
- Coastline
- 202,080kilometres
- Highest point
- 5,959 mMount Logan
- Coordinates
- 561.304, -1.063.468Geographic centre (approx.)
Bordering countries
Society and development
- Life expectancy
- 82.3 years [10]Reference year not recorded
- Literacy rate
- 99.0% [10]2018
- Human Development Index
- 935.000 [6]Rank 18, 2022
- Corruption Perceptions Index
- 76/100 [7]Reference year not recorded
- Press freedom rank
- 15 [8]Reference year not recorded
- Internet use
- 94.0% [10]of population
- International tourist arrivals
- 26.2 M [11]2024
- Majority religion
- Christianity
Practical information
- Emergency number
- 911
- Driving side
- Right
- Electricity
- 120V
- Plug types
- Type A
- Type B
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drinkLocal conditions can vary; follow local advice.
- Calling code
- +1
Travel and visa
- Passport rank
- 8 [9]Henley Passport Index
- Visa-free or on-arrival access
- 184 [9]destinations for this country's passport holders
Visiting Canada? Check official sources before you travel
Entry requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and the length of your stay, and they can change at short notice. NexaNations does not provide immigration or legal advice.
Quick answers
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What currency does Canada use?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD).
What is the official language of Canada?
The official languages of Canada are English, French.
What is the emergency number in Canada?
The emergency number in Canada is 911.
Which side of the road do people drive on in Canada?
In Canada, traffic drives on the right.
Sources
- Official government portal of Canada. canada.ca
- Wikidata, item Q16. wikidata.org
- United Nations, member states. un.org
- GeoNames, entry 6251999. geonames.org
- International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook. imf.org
- United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Report. hdr.undp.org
- Transparency International, Corruption Perceptions Index. transparency.org
- Reporters Without Borders, World Press Freedom Index. rsf.org
- Henley and Partners, Henley Passport Index. henleyglobal.com
- World Bank, World Development Indicators. data.worldbank.org
- UN Tourism, tourism statistics. untourism.int
Data last updated on 24 September 2026. Read how we select and verify sources in our methodology.
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