Canada's largest metropolitan area is Toronto, in Ontario. In 2022. Over 6.6 million people were living in the Toronto metropolitan area. Montréal, in Quebec, followed with about 4.4 million inhabitants, while Vancouver, in Britsh Columbia, counted 2.8 million people as of 2022.

This statistic shows the real gross domestic product of Canadian metropolitan areas in 2016 with a forecast for 2021. In 2016, Montreal had a GDP of about *** billion Canadian dollars.

Annual population estimates as of July 1st, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, single year of age, five-year age group and gender, based on the Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2021.

This table presents the 2021 population counts for census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, and their population centres and rural areas.

In 2023, the metropolitan area of New York-Newark-Jersey City had the biggest population in the United States. Based on annual estimates from the census, the metropolitan area had around 19.5 million inhabitants, which was a slight decrease from the previous year. The Los Angeles and Chicago metro areas rounded out the top three. What is a metropolitan statistical area? In general, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a core urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000 inhabitants – the smallest MSA is Carson City, with an estimated population of nearly 56,000. The urban area is made bigger by adjacent communities that are socially and economically linked to the center. MSAs are particularly helpful in tracking demographic change over time in large communities and allow officials to see where the largest pockets of inhabitants are in the country. How many MSAs are in the United States? There were 421 metropolitan statistical areas across the U.S. as of July 2021. The largest city in each MSA is designated the principal city and will be the first name in the title. An additional two cities can be added to the title, and these will be listed in population order based on the most recent census. So, in the example of New York-Newark-Jersey City, New York has the highest population, while Jersey City has the lowest. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts an official population count every ten years, and the new count is expected to be announced by the end of 2030.

As of July 1, 2022, there were approximately 13.87 million males and 14.13 million females living in metropolitan areas across Canada. This statistic breaks down this figure by metropolitan area. Toronto was the most populated city in the country, counting over 3.2 million males and 3.4 million females.

Historical Census data (2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021) on percent distribution of the population by highest certificate, diploma or degree.

The metropolitan area of Toronto had *** of the largest housing shortages between 2016 and 2022. Just in 2022, there were ******* housing completions less than new families were formed or registered in the Toronto. Meanwhile, the metro area of the city of Quebec saw more housing completions than families throughout that period, with the exception of 2021.

This table presents the 2021 and 2016 population and dwelling counts, land area, population density and population ranking for census metropolitan areas or census agglomerations. It also shows the percentage change in the population and dwelling counts between 2016 and 2021.

In 2024, Toronto had the highest number of completed housing units in Canada, with ****** units. Vancouver and Calgary followed with over ****** and ****** units, respectively.

In 2024, Toronto had the highest number of new housing units under construction in Canada, with over *** million units. Vancouver and Montreal followed with approximately ******* and ******* units, respectively. Calgary, Ottawa-Gatineau, Edmonton, and Halifax also had over ******* units under construction.

Number of employees by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and census metropolitan area, last 5 years.

Compares distribution of highest certificate, diploma or degree between cities. Allows sorting/ranking of cities by percentage.

This table presents the 2021 and 2016 population counts and the 2021 dwelling counts, land area and population density for a census metropolitan area or a tracted census agglomeration and the census tracts within the census metropolitan area or tracted census agglomeration.

Between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, approximately 493 thousand people settled in metropolitan areas in Canada from abroad, while around 49.8 thousand Canadians left those same areas. This statistic breaks down these figures by metropolitan areas. The city that welcomed the most immigrants was Toronto, where more than 159 thousand individuals arrived over the period under consideration.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Vancouver, Canada metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Despite significant headwinds, solid government backing helped public transportation services in Canada generate revenue growth over the past five years. Ridership plummeted in 2020 as the onset of COVID-19 brought quarantine restrictions, unemployment and consumer fears surrounding crowded buses or trains. While these headwinds have since lifted, the lingering prevalence of work-from-home jobs has limited commuting and tempered revenue from public transit companies' fares. Mounting competition from personal vehicles and ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft have restricted revenue growth even more and prevented transportation companies from clawing back profit lost during the height of the pandemic. Revenue has been swelling at a CAGR of 0.5% to an estimated $23.6 billion over the five years through 2024, including a slight rise of 0.1% in 2024 alone. Government funding programs play an instrumental role in supporting mass transit. Implemented in 2014, the New Building Canada Plan ensured a decade of consistent funding for transit infrastructure. The Canadian Prime Minister recently announced substantial funding for public transportation projects. Several initiatives were unveiled, such as the $700 million for the electrification of the Toronto Transit Commission bus fleet. The Rural Transit Solutions Fund promised $250 million towards developing transit systems in remote communities, and the Zero Emissions Transit Fund pledged $2.75 billion to support electrification. Advances in green technology and generous government funding are beginning to catalyze a shift towards emission-reducing solutions over the next five years. A rising urban population will boost demand for public transit as cities become increasingly congested. A Canadian Urban Transit Association report forecasts a surge in ridership from roughly 1.8 billion trips in 2007 to nearly 3.3 billion annually by 2040. Still, growing employment and disposable income levels indicate a potential uptick in personal vehicle ownership and competition from more convenient but expensive alternatives. Revenue is set to climb at a CAGR of 0.8% to an estimated $24.6 billion through the end of 2029.

Metro, Inc.'s sales in Canada, amounted to approximately **** billion Canadian dollars in 2023, up from around **** billion the previous year.

Metro Inc. - additional information

Metro Inc. is a Canadian retailer specializing in food and pharmaceutical distribution. Through the merger of several independent grocery stores, Metro was founded in 1947 under the original name Magasins Lasalle Stores Ltee. By 1986, Metro had expanded into the pharmaceutical market.

Despite operating only in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, Metro operated ***** stores in 2021, including *** supermarkets and *** drugstores. Metro food retail banners include supermarkets Metro and Metro Plus, in addition to discounters Super C and Food Basics. In a survey from 2015, Metro was named as one of the grocery retailers with the freshest products. Metro was also named among the grocery stores most used regularly by consumers that year. A leader in the Canadian food industry, Metro’s major competitors include Loblaws and Sobeys.

Metro drugstore and pharmacy banners include Brunet, Clini Plus and Drug Basics. Pharmaceutical competitors include Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmasave.

This statistic shows the unemployment rate in Canada in June 2024, by metropolitan area. In 2024, about *** percent of the labor force in the Calgary metropolitan area (Alberta) was unemployed.

This table contains 96 series, with data for years 2001 - 2009 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (48 items: Canada, Census Metropolitan Areas and Non-Census Metropolitan Areas; St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador ; Non-census metropolitan areas, Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; ...); Estimates (2 items: Gross domestic product (GDP); Population).