Montreal's population expected to decrease by 200,000 in five years: Quebec Institute of Statistics

Montreal's population expected to decrease by 200,000 in five years: Quebec Institute of Statistics

The Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) is projecting a decline in Montreal’s population in the coming years. According to its most recent scenario  demographic bulletin published at the end of July, the Island will lose 201,000 residents by 2030 — a decline of almost 10 per cent of its population in five years. The data was first […]

City projected to lose residents

The latest projection by the Institut de la statistique du Québec says Montreal will lose 200,000 residents between now and 2030. The sharp drop in immigrants and temporary workers accounts for most of it, but the trend of people leaving the island for the suburbs or beyond also continues. Maxime Bergeron emphasizes that the numbers are a projection, not a certainty.