Population
United States is higher
United States records 340,110,988, about 8.24× the other value.
Country comparison
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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Canada is higher
Canada records 15,634,410 km², about 1.59× the other value.
Nominal GDP
United States is higher
United States records $28.75 trillion, about 12.8× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇦 Canada41,288,599
🇺🇸 United States340,110,988
The United States’ population is 724% larger than that of Canada, a difference of 298,822,389.
Surface area
🇨🇦 Canada15,634,410 km²
🇺🇸 United States9,831,510 km²
Canada’s surface area is 59% larger than that of the United States, a difference of 5,802,900 km².
Population density
🇨🇦 Canada2.6 /km²
🇺🇸 United States34.6 /km²
The United States’ population density is about 13.1× that of Canada, a difference of 32 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇦 Canada$2.24 trillion · 2024
🇺🇸 United States$28.75 trillion · 2024
The United States’ nominal GDP is about 12.8× that of Canada, a difference of $26.51 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇦 Canada$54,340 · 2024
🇺🇸 United States$84,534 · 2024
The United States’ GDP per capita is 56% higher than that of Canada, a difference of $30,194.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Ottawa
Washington
Population
41,288,599
340,110,988
Surface area
15,634,410 km²
9,831,510 km²
Population density
2.6 /km²
34.6 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.24 trillion · 2024
$28.75 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$54,340 · 2024
$84,534 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Northern America
Northern America
Currency
Canadian dollar · CAD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Canadian
American
Phone code
+1
+1
Internet domain
.ca
.us
ISO codes
CA / CAN
US / USA
Time zone
America/Atikokan, America/Blanc-Sablon (+26 more)
America/Adak, America/Anchorage (+27 more)
Native name
Canada
United States
| Measure | Canada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ottawa | Washington |
| Population | 41,288,599 | 340,110,988 |
| Surface area | 15,634,410 km² | 9,831,510 km² |
| Population density | 2.6 /km² | 34.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.24 trillion · 2024 | $28.75 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $54,340 · 2024 | $84,534 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Northern America | Northern America |
| Currency | Canadian dollar · CAD · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Canadian | American |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .ca | .us |
| ISO codes | CA / CAN | US / USA |
| Time zone | America/Atikokan, America/Blanc-Sablon (+26 more) | America/Adak, America/Anchorage (+27 more) |
| Native name | Canada | United States |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Canada
Canada, the world's second‑largest country, is a land of towering mountains, vast forests, and a mosaic of cultures that welcomes visitors with warmth and curiosity.
Full Canada profile →About United States
Welcome to the United States, a vibrant and diverse nation spanning across North America. Known for its unparalleled economic power, political influence, and cultural diversity, the United States is a beacon of innovation and opportunity.
Full United States profile →Canada & United States: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What is the population of Canada?
Canada has a recorded population of approximately 41,288,599 people.
How big is Canada?
Canada covers an area of about 15,634,410 km².
What is the population density of Canada?
Canada has a population density of roughly 2.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Canada?
Canada has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.24 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Canada?
Canada has a GDP per capita of approximately $54,340.
What currency is used in Canada?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), with the symbol $.
Where is Canada located?
Canada is located in Northern America, Americas.
What are people from Canada called?
People from Canada are referred to as Canadian.
What is the phone calling code for Canada?
The international dialing code for Canada is +1.
What is the internet domain for Canada?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Canada is .ca.
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada spans 28 time zones including America/Atikokan, America/Blanc-Sablon, America/Cambridge_Bay and 25 more.
What is Canada known for?
Canada, the world's second‑largest country, is a land of towering mountains, vast forests, and a mosaic of cultures that welcomes visitors with warmth and curiosity.
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington.
What is the population of United States?
United States has a recorded population of approximately 340,110,988 people.
How big is United States?
United States covers an area of about 9,831,510 km².
What is the population density of United States?
United States has a population density of roughly 34.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of United States?
United States has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $28.75 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of United States?
United States has a GDP per capita of approximately $84,534.
What currency is used in United States?
United States uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is United States located?
United States is located in Northern America, Americas.
What are people from United States called?
People from United States are referred to as American.
What is the phone calling code for United States?
The international dialing code for United States is +1.
What is the internet domain for United States?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United States is .us.
What time zone is United States in?
United States spans 29 time zones including America/Adak, America/Anchorage, America/Boise and 26 more.
What is United States known for?
Welcome to the United States, a vibrant and diverse nation spanning across North America. Known for its unparalleled economic power, political influence, and cultural diversity, the United States is a beacon of innovation and opportunity.