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Canada: Surface area (sq. km)

In , Canada's Surface area (sq. km) was 15.63 million.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 653,670.96 . Canada ranks #2 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Canada Surface area (sq. km) trend

Highlights

Peak
15.64M
Trough
15.63M
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Surface area (sq. km)
15.634M
15.634M
15.634M
15.641M
15.641M
15.641M
15.641M
15.641M
15.641M
15.641M

About Surface area (sq. km)

Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

Indicator code: AG.SRF.TOTL.K2Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Canada's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?
In 2023, Canada's Surface area (sq. km) was 15.63 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?
Canada's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Canada rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?
In 2023, Canada ranked #2 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).
How does Canada's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?
The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so Canada is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
What is Surface area (sq. km) and how is it measured?
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), CC BY 4.0.