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New Brunswick population 2026: 883,522
New Brunswick's population was 883,522 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 8,811 people (1.01%) over the previous 12 months and holds 2.1% of Canada's population.
- 883,522people on July 1, 2026, 8th of 13 provinces and territories
- 2.1%of Canada's population
- +8,811in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+1.01%), 4th of 13 by growth rate
- +11.7%over five years, from 790,802 in July 2021
New Brunswick grew faster than every province but Alberta
New Brunswick grew 1.01%, faster than every province except Alberta (1.52%). It added 8,811 people, more than B.C. (8,054). This is still the smallest yearly gain since 2021, when it added 7,370. Over five years New Brunswick grew 11.7%, 4th-fastest of the 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 | +3,258 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | +627 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | −47 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +4,973 |
Common questions
What is the population of New Brunswick in 2026? 883,522 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate.
Is New Brunswick's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 1.01% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 17,597 the year before.
How does New Brunswick rank? 8th of 13 provinces and territories by population, 4th by growth rate and 5th by number of people added.
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