Statistics: Montreal
Population, economy and climate of Montreal in figures — by year and compared with the levels above.
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · United Nations, World Population Prospects · OECD Regional Database
Overview · Montreal
The main numbers at a glance.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Montreal | 5-year change | Canada | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 41M 2024 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 3.2M2025 | +2.8% | — | |
| Median age | — | 40.3 2023 | ||
| GDP per person | — | $75,288 2024 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 5.4% 2023 | ||
| Adults with higher education | — | 65.0% 2024 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · OECD Regional Database · United Nations, World Population Prospects
People · Montreal
Population and growth, age, births, migration and households.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Montreal | 5-year change | Canada | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 41M 2024 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 3.2M2025 | +2.8% | — | |
| Population growth | — | 0.94% 2025 | ||
| Population density | — | 4.6 2024 | ||
| Size of the urban area | 1,0202025 | — | ||
| Density of the urban area | 3,1592025 | — | ||
| Median age | — | 40.3 2023 | ||
| Children under 15 | — | 15.2% 2024 | ||
| Residents 65 and over | — | 18.9% 2024 | ||
| Life expectancy | — | 81.3 2022 | ||
| Births per woman | — | 1.25 2024 | ||
| Birth rate | — | 8.9 2024 | ||
| Infant mortality | — | 4.7 2024 | ||
| Net migration | — | 11.0 2023 | ||
| Born abroad | — | 22.2% 2024 | ||
| Urban population | — | 82.9% 2025 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · United Nations, World Population Prospects
Economy & jobs · Montreal
Output and incomes, jobs and wages, unemployment and prices.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Montreal | 5-year change | Canada | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person | — | $75,288 2024 | ||
| GDP per person (PPP) | — | US$66,305 2024 | ||
| Gross domestic product | — | US$2.3T 2025 | ||
| Economic growth | — | 1.7% 2025 | ||
| Inflation | — | 2.1% 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 5.4% 2023 | ||
| Youth unemployment | — | 13.8% 2025 | ||
| Employment rate | — | 72.2% 2024 | ||
| Labour force participation | — | 64.5% 2025 | ||
| Household income per person | — | US$32,301 2023 | ||
| Income inequality (Gini) | — | 31.5 2022 |
Sources: OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Education & commute · Montreal
Schooling of adults, internet and how people get to work.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Montreal | 5-year change | Canada | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with higher education | — | 65.0% 2024 | ||
| University enrolment | — | 76.3% 2023 | ||
| Internet users | — | 94.4% 2024 | ||
| Access to electricity | — | 100.0% 2024 |
Sources: OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Climate · Montreal
Temperatures and rain through the year and over the decades.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Montreal | 5-year change | Canada | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ emissions per person | — | 14.0 2024 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators