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Quebec population 2026: 9,067,114
Quebec's population was 9,067,114 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 16,092 people (0.18%) over the previous 12 months and holds 21.7% of Canada's population.
- 9,067,114people on July 1, 2026, second of 13 provinces and territories
- 21.7%of Canada's population
- +16,092in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+0.18%), 11th of 13 by growth rate
- +5.8%over five years, from 8,572,020 in July 2021
Quebec's smallest yearly gain since 1978
Quebec added 16,092 people, the smallest yearly gain since 1978, when it added 7,326. Its growth rate of 0.18% ranks 11th of 13. The population fell in two quarters in a row: 13,343 from October 1 to January 1, and 4,153 from January 1 to April 1. Over five years Quebec grew 5.8%, less than every other province except Newfoundland and Labrador (4.8%).
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 | +20,288 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | −13,343 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | −4,153 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +13,300 |
Common questions
What is the population of Quebec in 2026? 9,067,114 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate, or about 9.07 million.
Is Quebec's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 0.18% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 68,710 the year before.
How does Quebec rank? Second of 13 provinces and territories by population, 11th by growth rate and third by number of people added.
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