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Prince Edward Island population 2026: 182,989
Prince Edward Island's population was 182,989 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 1,395 people (0.77%) over the previous 12 months and holds 0.4% of Canada's population.
- 182,989people on July 1, 2026, 10th of 13 provinces and territories
- 0.4%of Canada's population
- +1,395in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+0.77%), 6th of 13 by growth rate
- +12.9%over five years, from 162,133 in July 2021
P.E.I.'s smallest yearly gain since 2015
P.E.I. added 1,395 people, the smallest yearly gain since 2015, when it added 541. Over five years it grew 12.9%, from 162,133 to 182,989, the third-fastest of the 13 provinces and territories behind Yukon and Alberta.
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 | +994 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | −12 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | +124 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +289 |
Common questions
What is the population of Prince Edward Island in 2026? 182,989 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate.
Is Prince Edward Island's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 0.77% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 2,725 the year before.
How does Prince Edward Island rank? 10th of 13 provinces and territories by population, 6th by growth rate and 10th by number of people added.
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