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Alberta population 2026: 5,101,050
Alberta's population was 5,101,050 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 76,419 people (1.52%) over the previous 12 months and holds 12.2% of Canada's population.
- 5,101,050people on July 1, 2026, 4th of 13 provinces and territories
- 12.2%of Canada's population
- +76,419in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+1.52%), third of 13 by growth rate
- +15.1%over five years, from 4,431,531 in July 2021
Alberta added 76,419 people, the most of any province
Alberta added 76,419 people, more than any other province or territory and more than Ontario (45,160). That is 40.3% of Canada's entire gain from a province with 12.2% of its people. Alberta grew in all four quarters, while Ontario, Quebec and B.C. each shrank in two. This is still the smallest yearly gain since 2021, when it added 24,036. Over five years Alberta grew 15.1%, second only to Yukon (17.2%).
People added in each 12 months to July 1, 2001 to 2026. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01.
Quarter by quarter
| Three months | Population change |
|---|---|
| July 1 to Oct. 1, 2025 | +27,702 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | +15,529 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | +11,314 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +21,874 |
Common questions
What is the population of Alberta in 2026? 5,101,050 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate, or about 5.10 million.
Is Alberta's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 1.52% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 122,836 the year before.
How does Alberta rank? 4th of 13 provinces and territories by population, third by growth rate and first by number of people added.
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