Quebec Population Growth Slows in 2024-2025
Quebec’s population growth saw a significant slowdown in the 2024-2025 period, according to a report by the Quebec Institute of Statistics (ISQ) released on Wednesday. The provincial population growth rate dropped from 2% in the previous year to 0.7% in the latest report.
The slowdown was mainly attributed to a decline in temporary immigration, including temporary foreign workers, international students, and asylum seekers. This decrease in temporary immigration had a notable impact on population growth across various regions, with Montreal experiencing the most significant decline, plummeting from 3.4% growth to 0.3%.
While some regions like Lanaudière saw a smaller decline in population growth, others such as Côte-Nord and Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine actually experienced population decreases. Permanent immigration helped offset the decline in temporary immigration in most regions, except for a few where permanent immigration also decreased.
Overall, immigration continued to drive population growth in Quebec, as the number of deaths exceeded births in many regions. Interregional migration also played a role, with residents moving within the province each year. Montreal, Laval, and other regions saw more births than deaths, but the impact on overall population growth was minimal.
The report highlights the evolving demographic trends in Quebec, emphasizing the importance of immigration in sustaining population levels in the province.
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