Canada
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Population
- 41,651,653
- 2025
- Area
- 15,634,410 km²
- Official languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar
- CAD
- GDP per capita
- US$55,698
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Canada allows multiple citizenship: new citizens need not give up other nationalities, and Canadians keep their citizenship when they acquire another.
Canada (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #7/198 (94.2/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #132/145 (45.6/100). The passport ranks #7/198 and reaches 198 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 79.0/100 (#32/199). On the entry side, 54/197 passports can enter Canada without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Canada.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity83.6
- Safety & Stability90.6
- Economy & Income76.1
- Education79.9
- Environment & Clean Water69.5
- Infrastructure97.6
- Digital Connectivity74.0
- Equality76.8
- Learning Quality98.6
- Expected Years of Schooling83.2
- Education Spending51.9
- Basic Access72.7
- Violent Crime96.2
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism78.2
- Law Enforcement & Order92.5
- Road Safety89.8
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes95.0
- Coverage & Access98.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities52.2
- Spending & Investment81.8
- Financial Protection82.1
- Personal Income Tax3.6
- Capital Gains & Dividends20.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security45.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights91.6
- Political Stability78.2
- Institutions & Regulation93.1
- Financial Soundness54.0
- Monetary Stability77.9
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education79.9
- Healthcare83.6
- Safety90.6
- Quality of Life80.6
- Cost of living42.2
- Passport94.2
- Passport94.2
- Quality of Life80.6
- Safety90.6
- Healthcare83.6
- Purchasing power & price stability54.4
- Education79.9
- Wealth Protection82.8
- Tax45.6
- Cost of living42.2
- Healthcare83.6
- Safety90.6
- Quality of Life80.6
- Tax45.6
- Wealth Protection82.8
- Affordable Prices26.9
- Price Stability77.9
- Purchasing power48.5
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$2,045Rank 15 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$533Rank 15 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$1,574Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$97Rank 8 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$147Rank 9 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$101Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$126Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$3,356Rank 14 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$1,114Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$2,366Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$311Rank 8 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$293Rank 9 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$202Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$184Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$2,502Rank 17 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 5 schools, US$1,870–US$2,703 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering Canada
- Visa-free: 1 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 53 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 143 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 2/12 indices: Passport Index and Family Relocation Score
- Above the regional median on 9/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- British Columbia PNP - Entrepreneur Immigration (Base Stream)
- Quebec Entrepreneur Program - Stream 2 (Business Start-up)
Frequently asked questions about Canada
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What is the population of Canada?
According to the World Bank, Canada had a population of 41,651,653 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Canada?
The official languages of Canada are English and French.
What currency does Canada use?
Canada uses the Canadian Dollar (CAD).
Does Canada allow dual citizenship?
Canada allows multiple citizenship: new citizens need not give up other nationalities, and Canadians keep their citizenship when they acquire another.
How strong is the Canada passport?
The Canada passport ranks #7 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 198 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Canada passport holders?
Holders of the Canada passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 18 destinations and need an e-Visa for 31. Full list: Canada passport page.
How many passports can enter Canada without applying for a visa in advance?
54 of 197 passports can enter Canada without applying for a consular visa in advance: 1 visa-free and 53 with an eTA. 143 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Canada offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Canada: British Columbia PNP - Entrepreneur Immigration (Base Stream) and Quebec Entrepreneur Program - Stream 2 (Business Start-up). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Canada?
In Canada, Quebec Entrepreneur Program - Stream 2 (Business Start-up) requires a minimum investment of US$110,000 and British Columbia PNP - Entrepreneur Immigration (Base Stream) requires US$146,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Canada through these programmes?
Through British Columbia PNP - Entrepreneur Immigration (Base Stream), citizenship of Canada is possible after about 3 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Quebec Entrepreneur Program - Stream 2 (Business Start-up), citizenship of Canada is possible after about 3 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
Can family members join programmes in Canada?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 22.
Where is Canada strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Canada is strongest on the Passport Index (#7 of 198) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#132 of 145).
How does Canada rank for quality of life?
Canada scores 80.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #35 of 211.
Is Canada expensive to live in?
Canada scores 42.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #171 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Canada?
Canada scores 90.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #27 of 203.
How does Canada rank for healthcare?
Canada scores 83.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #18 of 192.
How does Canada rank for education?
Canada scores 79.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #31 of 191.
How does Canada rank on taxes?
Canada scores 45.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #132 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Canada rank for wealth protection?
Canada scores 82.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #21 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
