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Living in Québec

Québec is a city in Canada. At the end of 2022, Québec had a population of 557,390. Québec's unemployment stood at 7.15% at the end of 2021. The foreign population count was 45,230 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Québec?

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 Québec.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 283,219 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings283,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Safety City Property Crime Count16,461 violations/year31 Dec 2024Statistics Canada 35-10-0177-01 (incident-based crime, by CMA)10Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Québec?

The unemployment rate is about 7.2 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.15 % · Statistics Canada7
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Québec is 7.2%. 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%1196–8Québec 7.2%103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 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
Median gross salary (regional)2,148 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate7.15 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Québec. 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

Job SearchMigrant Support
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Québec. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesQuébec highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Québec highlighted8,922Kelowna7,953Saskatoon7,894Winnipeg7,503Regina7,108Edmonton6,867Thunder Bay6,484St. John's5,404Brantford4,743London4,142Guelph3,920Barrie3,366Saguenayrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count11,663 violations/year31 Dec 2024Statistics Canada 35-10-0177-01 (incident-based crime, by CMA)10Official

Mobility and administration

Québec's nearest airport was YQB, 14 km away and offered 18 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count18 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km14 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQB3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration in Québec

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

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1verified local records

Centre d’éducation des adultes Le Phénix

1088 route de l’Église, Québec (Québec) G1V 3V9

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Check courses in QuébecHow the country programme works
Exact city-linked record checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Québec?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.1 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: 7.13 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Québec annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.1PM2.5µg/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 Québec is 7.1 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/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–8Québec 7.11 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 mean7.13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Brampton656,480 residentsMississauga717,961 residentsLondon422,324 residentsWinnipeg749,607 residentsMarkham338,503 residentsEdmonton1,010,899 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 452.3 km² at the end of 2021. Median age stood at 43.2 years at the end of 2021. The population density of Québec stood at 1,214.8 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Québec?

The published population was 557,390 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Québec residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.9%Foreign residents 8.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area452.3 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share8.48 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents45,230 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density1,215 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population557,390 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population877,359 people31 Dec 2024Statistics Canada 35-10-0177-01 (incident-based crime, by CMA)10Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Québec by year, residents480,102507,773535,444563,11520012005200920152022557,390residents

Population rose 14.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 485,827 to 557,390.

Is Québec 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 worker47%strong on work, weak on housing · range 37–57%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on education · range 43–63%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on education · range 40–62%
Family39%strong on family, weak on education · range 29–49%
Retirement49%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents45,230 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population557,390 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings283,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,148 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate7.15 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
PM2.5 — annual mean7.13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-05

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median age43.2 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Québec 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.

Open the official coverage guide
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 Québec?

The published population was 557,390 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Québec?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Québec?

The unemployment rate is about 7.2 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Québec?

The median gross salary is 2,148 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Québec?

45,230 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Québec a good place to live?

Québec 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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