Canada vs United States
Head-to-head on World Bank economic and development indicators.
Comparing Canada and United States: the larger economy is United States ($2.24T vs $28.75T GDP), while the higher GDP per capita belongs to United States ($54,340 vs $84,534). Life expectancy is higher in Canada (82.1 vs 78.9 years). The full side-by-side table is below. All figures are World Bank, latest available year.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
Canada vs United States: side by side
| Indicator | Canada | United States | Leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | $2.24T | $28.75T | United States |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $54,340 | $84,534 | United States |
| Population, total | 41,288,599 | 340,110,988 | United States |
| Population growth (annual %) | 3.0% | 1.0% | Canada |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 1.6% | 2.8% | United States |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 2.4% | 2.9% | Canada |
| Unemployment, total (% of labour force, modelled ILO) | 6.9% | 4.2% | United States |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 82.1 | 78.9 | Canada |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 94.4% | 94.7% | United States |
| Urban population (% of total) | 82.7% | 80.1% | Canada |
| CO2 emissions per capita (tonnes) | 14.00 | 13.62 | United States |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0), retrieved June 2026. Values are each indicator's latest available year, which can differ between the two countries.
Who leads on what
- GDP (size of economy): United States
- GDP per capita (income): United States
- Life expectancy: Canada
- Internet users: United States
- Lower inflation: Canada
- Lower unemployment: United States
Frequently asked questions
Is Canada or United States richer?
United States is richer on GDP per capita — Canada at $54,340 versus $84,534 for United States (World Bank). By total GDP, the larger economy is United States ($2.24T vs $28.75T).
Which has a bigger economy, Canada or United States?
United States has the larger economy: Canada's GDP is $2.24T and United States's is $28.75T in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).
Which is bigger by population, Canada or United States?
United States is more populous: Canada has about 41.3 million people and United States about 340.1 million.
Where do people live longer, Canada or United States?
Life expectancy is higher in Canada: 82.1 years in Canada versus 78.9 in United States (World Bank).
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Last updated: 2026-06-20