Canada, with about 38.8 million people in 2024, spends roughly 5.3% of its GDP on education. Around 63% of adults aged 25–64 have a post-secondary qualification, and a high share hold college or university credentials, reflecting strong tertiary attainment compared with many OECD countries.
Canada is made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories. It is located in North America, between the United States and the Arctic Ocean, and is the world’s second-largest country by land area. Ontario is a province in central Canada, with major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Windsor, and Kingston. Quebec, a largely French-speaking province in eastern Canada, includes major cities such as Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, and Gatineau. British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast, includes major cities such as Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, and Burnaby. Alberta, in western Canada, includes major cities such as Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer. Manitoba includes Winnipeg and Brandon. Saskatchewan includes Saskatoon and Regina. Atlantic provinces include Nova Scotia (Halifax, Sydney), New Brunswick (Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown), and Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John’s). The northern territories Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut include Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit.
