How Many Questions Are on the Canadian Citizenship Test? (Full Breakdown)

The Canadian citizenship test has **20 multiple-choice questions**. You need to answer at least **15 correctly (75%)** to pass. The test is **30 minutes** long.

Question Breakdown by Topic

Questions are drawn from the Discover Canada study guide. While IRCC does not publish the exact distribution, analysis of practice tests shows this approximate breakdown:

TopicApproximate Questions

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Canadian History3—5Government & Democracy3—4Rights & Responsibilities2—3Geography (Provinces & Regions)2—3Symbols & Culture2—3Elections & Voting1–2Justice System1–2Modern Canada1–2The Oath0–1

Question Format

Every question follows the same format:

A question or statement

Four answer choices (A, B, C, D)

Only one correct answer

Questions are straightforward and factual. They test specific knowledge from the Discover Canada guide, such as:

"What year was Confederation?" (1867)

"What is the capital of Manitoba?" (Winnipeg)

"How many provinces does Canada have?" (10)

Timing

You have 30 minutes to answer 20 questions. That is 1 minute and 30 seconds per question. Most people finish in 15–20 minutes.

If you have been taking practice tests, the timing will feel very comfortable. The test is not designed to be a speed challenge.

Your Next Step

Take a free 20-question practice test to experience the exact format.

**Related reading:** [Complete Citizenship Test Guide](/blog/canadian-citizenship-test-complete-guide-2026) | [Passing Score Explained](/blog/citizenship-test-passing-score)