how many ww2 veterans are still alive in canada
Rayan Khaled
As of November 2026, Veterans Affairs Canada estimates that 4,306 Canadian veterans from the Second World War and the Korean War combined remain alive. For 2026, the federal department no longer provides a separate breakdown between the two conflicts.
Key Veteran Statistics
- Recent Decline. The combined estimate of 4,306 surviving veterans dropped sharply from 5,649 reported in November 2025.
- Last Separate Count (2025). In November 2025, Veterans Affairs Canada estimated there were 3,691 surviving Second World War veterans (3,024 men and 667 women) and 1,909 Korean War veterans.
- Age Demographics. Most surviving Canadian Second World War veterans are in their late 90s or older, with several centenarians still living across the country.
- Historical Service Context. More than 1.1 million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served during the Second World War, and over 45,000 lost their lives.
You can explore more historical data and current demographic figures on the Veterans Affairs Canada Facts and Figures page.
If you’re researching Canadian military history, I can also share information on Canada’s major WWII battles or how to access WWII service records. Would either of those be helpful?
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4,306 Canadian veterans of WWII, Korea still alive today: Ottawa