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Living in Port Alberni

Port Alberni is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 19,526 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 9.9% at the end of 2021. The foreign population count was 1,795 at the end of 2021.

Higher unemployment than 67% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 80% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Port Alberni?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Port Alberni.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The share of renter households spending 30% or more on housing reached 21.5% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 8,919.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Port Alberni yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent21.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings8,919 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings8,451 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

For Port Alberni, the employment rate was 46.7% at the end of 2021. Port Alberni recorded 51.9% in labour force participation at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Port Alberni?

The unemployment rate is 9.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada9

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Port Alberni is 9.9%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10Port Alberni 9.9%75 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate46.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,833 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate9.9 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Port Alberni. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Port Alberni. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km32 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataXQU3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Port Alberni. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Port Alberni.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Port Alberni?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.67 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Port Alberni annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Port Alberni is 5.7 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–6Port Alberni 5.71 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.63 · Feb 13.99 · Mar 19.17 · Apr 22.9 · May 28.27 · Jun 30.17 · Jul 33.26 · Aug 33.52 · Sep 30.36 · Oct 21.11 · Nov 14.01 · Dec 11.87 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -13.72 · Feb -8.17 · Mar -6.25 · Apr -2.13 · May -0.18 · Jun 3.87 · Jul 6.12 · Aug 6.27 · Sep 3.69 · Oct -2.55 · Nov -11.42 · Dec -11.37 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 3.19 · Feb 2.95 · Mar 4.32 · Apr 6.59 · May 10.24 · Jun 12.5 · Jul 15.1 · Aug 15.35 · Sep 12.97 · Oct 8.88 · Nov 5.08 · Dec 2.62 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Steinbach19,494 residentsEmbrun19,598 residentsQuispamsis19,454 residentsMont-Saint-Hilaire19,436 residentsCorner Brook19,333 residentsBeaconsfield19,759 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 19.7 km² comprised Port Alberni at the end of 2021. Port Alberni counted 8,450 households at the end of 2021. The median age was 49.2 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Port Alberni?

The published population was 19,526 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Port Alberni residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.8%Foreign residents 9.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area19.66 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area19.66 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share9.99 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents1,795 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density928.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population19,526 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Port Alberni by year, residents17,61118,29718,98219,6682001200520092015202219,526residents

Population rose 5.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 18,468 to 19,526.

Is Port Alberni a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker41%strong on work, weak on safety · range 31–51%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Student49%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Family43%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 32–54%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents1,795 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population19,526 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent21.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings8,919 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate46.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,833 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad10 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Households8,450 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate51.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median age49.2 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Port Alberni when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Port Alberni?

The published population was 19,526 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Port Alberni?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Port Alberni?

The unemployment rate is 9.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Port Alberni?

The median gross salary is 1,833 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Port Alberni?

1,795 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Port Alberni a good place to live?

Port Alberni may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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