Ranking · 2026
The fastest-growing cities in Quebec
Saint-Apollinaire's population grew by 24.2% between 2021 and 2026, the strongest growth among the 181 Quebec cities with 5,000+ residents. Half of these cities grew by more than 5.6%.
Median: Thetford Mines (+5.6%) · Last: Westmount (-3.7%)
Full ranking
This ranking keeps the 181 Quebec cities whose measure is published on Explore Ma Ville (source: Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026)). Each row opens the territory's detailed page.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Quebec city has grown the most since 2021?
- It is Saint-Apollinaire, with +24.2%, that leads the 181 Quebec cities in this ranking (Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026)).
- Which Quebec cities hold the first 5 spots?
- In order: Saint-Apollinaire (+24.2%), Chelsea (+21.5%), Saint-Hippolyte (+21.2%), Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier (+19.0%) and Saint-Philippe (+18.5%). The full ranking covers 181 territories (Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026)).
- Which territory holds the median position?
- In the middle of the ranking, Thetford Mines shows +5.6%. For comparison, Saint-Apollinaire leads with +24.2% (Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026)).
- What data is this ranking based on?
- Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026). The pages of the 181 ranked territories document the source and period of each measure.
- Is there a big gap between first and last?
- First: Saint-Apollinaire with +24.2%. Last: Westmount with -3.7%. The ranking covers 181 Quebec cities (Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026)).
- How many territories does this ranking cover?
- This ranking covers 181 Quebec cities for which the measure is available on Explore Ma Ville. It includes Montreal boroughs and major Quebec cities for which Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026) publishes this data.
- When was this ranking last updated?
- The data comes from Official population count, ISQ / MAMH (2021–2026) (2026 edition). Explore Ma Ville integrates each new official publication as soon as it becomes available.
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