Alberta's population grows by nearly 50K, fuelled by interprovincial migration

Alberta’s population continues to grow, adding nearly 50,000 people in the first quarter of 2024. Statistics Canada released its updated quarterly population estimates on Wednesday, showing Alberta’s population at 4,849,906 – up from 4,800,768, as of April 1. The province’s growth continues to be fuelled by inter-provincial migration. While most provinces and territories saw net losses in exchanges, Alberta led the way adding 12,482 people from other provinces.The informa