How big is Canada compared to the USA?
Size Compare
Canada is 1.1 times the size of the United States.
The United States is 94% the size of Canada.
- Canada
- 9,984,670 km²
- United States
- 9,372,610 km²
Both outlines use an equal-area projection centred on each country, so their sizes compare correctly. Areas are total area, land and inland water.
The US outline shows Alaska and Hawaii below the other 48 states, at the same scale.
Canada and the United States in numbers
94%The United States as a share of Canada
1.1Times the USA fits in Canada
612,060 km²Difference in area
| Fact | Canada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 9,984,670 km² | 9,372,610 km² |
| Rank by area | 2nd of 196 | 4th of 196 |
| Population | 41.7 million | 341.8 million |
| People per km² | 4 | 36 |
| Capital | Ottawa | Washington D.C. |
| Region | North America | North America |
