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title: "How long does a Canada goose last?"
description: "A Canada goose lasts 10–24 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/canada-goose/
site: "At One Place"
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# How long does a Canada goose last?

**Typical lifespan: 10–24 yr**

A large migratory goose that has become a year-round resident of parks and airfields.

## How that compares

*Canada goose against things of a similar time.*

- Canada goose: 10–24 yr
- Car: 8–20 yr
- Air conditioner: 8–20 yr
- Leopard: 10–21 yr
- Jaguar: 11–22 yr
- Snow leopard: 10–21 yr
- Labrador retriever: 10–14 yr
- Propane tank: 10–12 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about a Canada goose

- [How much does a Canada goose weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/canada-goose/) — 2.6–6.5 kg
- [Canada goose vs Bald eagle](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bald-eagle-vs-canada-goose/) — Side by side
- [Canada goose vs Wild turkey](https://atoneplace.net/vs/canada-goose-vs-wild-turkey/) — Side by side
- [Canada goose vs Golden eagle](https://atoneplace.net/vs/canada-goose-vs-golden-eagle/) — Side by side
- [Canada goose vs Mute swan](https://atoneplace.net/vs/canada-goose-vs-mute-swan/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a Canada goose last?

A Canada goose lasts 10–24 yr.

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## Sources

- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (https://www.wikidata.org/) [CC0 1.0]