Categories in Quebec City
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Quebec City
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 7,200 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 4,762 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 2,603 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 2,580 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 2,542 | 23 years |
| Lawyers legal | 2,515 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 2,461 | 23 years |
| Public administration | 2,099 | 27 years |
| Accountants | 1,819 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 1,720 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 1,716 | 25 years |
| Financial services | 1,704 | 23 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 1,661 | 28 years |
| General contractors | 1,638 | 23 years |
| Other construction | 1,573 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,497 | 22 years |
Quebec City Facts
| Area | 465.4 km² |
| Population | 568,965 |
| Male Population | 273,754 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 295,211 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +58.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.6% |
| Median Age | 43.5 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 45.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $60,065 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 418, 780 |
| Neighborhoods | La Cité-Limoilou, Sainte-Foy, Les Rivieres, Charlesbourg, Beauport |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.81228, -71.21454 |
| Postal Codes | G1A, G1B, G1C, G1E, G1G, More |
Map of Quebec City
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Quebec City Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 359,567 | 434,046 | 479,609 | 548,807 | 568,965 | 589,711 | 617,511 |
| Population Density | 772.6 / km² | 932.7 / km² | 1,030.6 / km² | 1,179.3 / km² | 1,222.6 / km² | 1,267.2 / km² | 1,326.9 / km² |
Quebec City Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec City | +58.2% | +31.1% | +18.6% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Quebec City Median Age
Median Age: 43.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec City | 43.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Quebec City Population Density
Population Density: 1,223 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec City | 568,965 | 465.4 km² | 1,223 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Quebec City Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Quebec City
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Quebec City
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Quebec City
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Quebec City Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,473 | $38,113 | $42,855 | $44,396 | $39,864 | $48,760 | $52,926 | $60,065 |
| Total GDP | $17B | $18B | $20.6B | $22B | $20.6B | $26.1B | $29.6B | $34.1B |
Quebec City CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec City | 7,796,180 tn | 13.7 tn | 16,752.5 tons/km² |
| Quebec | 96,902,370 tn | 13.87 tn | 63.8 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,796,180 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,752.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/18 | 3:42 PM | 3.4 | 35.1 km | 18,000 m | 18km WSW of Montmagny, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/17 | 7:05 PM | 3 | 35.8 km | 18,000 m | 4km NW of Beaupre, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/15 | 12:45 AM | 3.1 | 94.1 km | 11,290 m | 10km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/15 | 5:31 AM | 3.7 | 98 km | 14,500 m | 11km WNW of La Pocatiere, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/13 | 7:47 AM | 3.4 | 76.9 km | 12,500 m | 25km SSE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/12 | 6:27 PM | 3.8 | 66.3 km | 18,000 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/11 | 6:25 AM | 3.5 | 42 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/10 | 11:06 PM | 3 | 88.2 km | 7,900 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/10 | 11:08 AM | 3.1 | 52.3 km | 27,800 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/10 | 11:10 PM | 3 | 94.3 km | 12,700 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Quebec City
Quebec (/kᵻˈbɛk/; French: Québec [kebɛk]), also Québec, City of Québec, Quebec City, or Québec City (French: Ville de Québec), is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. In 2011 the city had a population of 516,622, and the metropolitan area ..
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