<P> Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories . The majority of Canada's population is concentrated in the areas close to the Canada--US border . Its four largest provinces by area (Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta) are also (with Quebec and Ontario switched in order) its most populous; together they account for 86% of the country's population . The territories (the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon) account for over a third of Canada's area but are home to only 0.3% of its population, which skews the national population density value . </P> <P> Canada's population grew by 5.0% between the 2006 and 2011 censuses . Except for New Brunswick, all territories and provinces increased in population from 2011 to 2016 . In terms of percent change, the fastest - growing province or territory was Nunavut with an increase of 12.7% between 2011 and 2016, followed by Alberta with 11.6% growth . New Brunswick's population decreased by 0.5% between 2011 and 2016 . </P> <P> Canada's population has increased every year since Confederation in 1867: see List of population of Canada by years . </P>

What canadian province has the largest population density