Quebec's population experienced a significant boom between 2023 and 2024, driven primarily by immigration, particularly temporary immigration. Montreal led the growth, adding over 91,000 residents. However, the province also recorded a first-ever decline in population due to natural causes, with deaths outnumbering births.
A new report from Quebec 's statistics institute reveals a surge in population growth across many regions of the province between 2023 and 2024, primarily driven by immigration. Montreal spearheaded this growth, adding over 91,000 residents between July 2023 and July 2024, resulting in a remarkable 4.2-percent growth rate – one of the highest ever recorded. The institute emphasized that Montreal 's growth alone accounts for 44 percent of the total population increase in Quebec .
Quebec City also achieved a new record, experiencing a 2.4-percent growth rate. Close behind were the cities of Laval and the Outaouais and Mauricie regions. The institute attributes this widespread growth primarily to immigration, particularly temporary immigration. Non-permanent residents, including temporary workers, international students, and asylum seekers, outpaced newly admitted permanent residents in all regions, significantly contributing to the population surge.Quebec as a whole added approximately 208,000 people between July 2023 and July 2024, marking a 2.3-percent growth rate – the highest recorded for a comparable period since data collection began in the early 1970s. Notably, every region in the province except Côte-Nord experienced growth. The report highlights that the majority of these regions recorded one of their strongest, if not the strongest, growth rates since data collection commenced. However, the report also indicates a concerning trend: for the first time since data collection began, Quebec witnessed a slight decline in population due to natural causes, with deaths exceeding births during the one-year span between 2023 and 2024. This shift occurred in 12 out of the province's 17 regions, resulting in a net balance of 1,150 more deaths than births.
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