Quebec experienced record or near-record population growth between 2023 and 2024, primarily driven by immigration. Montreal led the way with a 4.2% growth rate, adding over 91,000 people. Quebec City set a new record at 2.4% growth. The Institut de la statistique du Quebec attributes this growth mainly to temporary immigration, with non-permanent residents outnumbering new permanent residents in all regions.
A new report from Quebec ’s statistics institute says many of the province’s regions grew at a record or near-record pace between 2023 and 2024, due in large part to immigration.
Quebec City set a new record at 2.4 per cent growth, while the city of Laval and the Outaouais and Mauricie regions followed closely behind.
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