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Manitoba population 2026: 1,517,379
Manitoba's population was 1,517,379 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 8,797 people (0.58%) over the previous 12 months and holds 3.6% of Canada's population.
- 1,517,379people on July 1, 2026, 5th of 13 provinces and territories
- 3.6%of Canada's population
- +8,797in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+0.58%), 8th of 13 by growth rate
- +9.0%over five years, from 1,391,924 in July 2021
Manitoba's smallest yearly gain since 2008
Manitoba added 8,797 people, the smallest yearly gain since 2008, when it added 8,321. It first passed 1.5 million people in April 2025. Its population dipped by 205 between January 1 and April 1, 2026, then rose 3,222 by July 1. Its 0.58% growth rate ranks 8th of 13.
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 | +3,985 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | +1,795 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | −205 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +3,222 |
Common questions
What is the population of Manitoba in 2026? 1,517,379 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate, or about 1.52 million.
Is Manitoba's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 0.58% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 20,629 the year before.
How does Manitoba rank? 5th of 13 provinces and territories by population, 8th by growth rate and 6th by number of people added.
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