Costco Canada sold 36.6 million hot dogs in 2025, nearly matching the country's population
The bulk retailer revealed the staggering count on National Hot Dog Day. The iconic $1.50 combo has remained unchanged since the early 1980s.
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Costco Canada revealed Wednesday, July 15, that it sold over 36.6 million hot dogs in 2025—a number that nearly rivals Canada's population of roughly 41.5 million.
The figure was released on National Hot Dog Day in a social media post that invited customers to guess the count. The $1.50 hot dog and pop combo, a Costco staple, allows customers to choose between an all-beef or Polish sausage hot dog with a 20-ounce pop (refill included).
The price was set in the early 1980s and has not changed, making it one of the cheapest meals available in Canada amid years of inflation. The combo's future pricing came under scrutiny in 2024 after longtime Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti stepped down, but Galanti told Bloomberg the price should remain "pretty safe for a while."
Costco members responded to the announcement with calls to boost the number further in 2026, with some pledging to "do better" in their hot dog consumption.
By the numbers
How many hot dogs did Costco Canada sell in 2025?
Costco Canada sold 36.6 million hot dogs in 2025, nearly matching Canada's population of roughly 41.5 million.
When was the $1.50 hot dog and pop combo price set?
The $1.50 Costco hot dog and pop combo price was set in the early 1980s and has not changed since, making it one of the cheapest meals available in Canada.
What options does the Costco hot dog combo include?
The $1.50 Costco combo includes a choice between an all-beef or Polish sausage hot dog with a 20-ounce pop and a refill.
