---
title: "List of Largest Provinces in Canada by Population"
url: https://33travels.com/largest-provinces-in-canada-by-population/
author: "Lena Marchetti"
published: 2026-02-08
updated: 2026-04-06
place: "Canada"
---

# List of Largest Provinces in Canada by Population

Canada’s provinces vary widely in population and land area, shaping everything from local services to regional economies. A clear, concise list helps make those differences easy to grasp.

There are **10 Largest Provinces in Canada by Population**, ranging from Alberta to Saskatchewan. Each entry lists Rank,Population (year),Land area (km2) so you can compare size and population at a glance — you’ll find below.

## Largest Provinces in Canada by Population

| Province | Rank | Population (year) | Land area (km2) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ontario | 1 | 14,223,942 (2021) | 908,699 |
| Quebec | 2 | 8,501,833 (2021) | 1,356,625 |
| British Columbia | 3 | 5,000,879 (2021) | 944,735 |
| Alberta | 4 | 4,262,635 (2021) | 661,848 |
| Manitoba | 5 | 1,391,184 (2021) | 551,937 |
| Saskatchewan | 6 | 1,132,505 (2021) | 651,900 |
| Nova Scotia | 7 | 969,383 (2021) | 55,284 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 770,890 (2021) | 72,908 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 9 | 521,758 (2021) | 405,212 |
| Prince Edward Island | 10 | 154,331 (2021) | 5,660 |

## Images and Descriptions

![Ontario](https://33travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ontario.jpg)

### Ontario

Canada’s most populous province, anchored by the Toronto region; steady immigration and strong services/tech sectors drive growth, making Ontario the economic engine with diverse urban and rural communities.

![Quebec](https://florafaunafun.com/wp-content/uploads/lists/placeholder.jpg)

### Quebec

French-speaking Quebec ranks second by population; growth is concentrated around Montreal and Quebec City, with immigration and natural increase supporting its cultural and economic hubs.

![British Columbia](https://33travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/british_columbia.jpg)

### British Columbia

BC combines a booming Vancouver metro with vast mountain and coastal regions; international migration, tech, and lifestyle appeal fuel population gains despite high housing costs.

![Alberta](https://33travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/alberta.jpg)

### Alberta

Alberta’s population centers (Calgary, Edmonton) grow with energy, tech and construction cycles; the province sees periodic migration linked to oil prices and a younger-than-average demographic.

![Manitoba](https://33travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/manitoba.jpg)

### Manitoba

Centered on Winnipeg, Manitoba has steady growth from immigration and a strong transportation/agriculture base; affordable housing and newcomer settlement programs attract newcomers.

![Saskatchewan](https://florafaunafun.com/wp-content/uploads/lists/placeholder.jpg)

### Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan’s population is concentrated in Regina and Saskatoon; resource-driven cycles, agriculture and a growing tech and services sector influence modest population gains.

![Nova Scotia](https://florafaunafun.com/wp-content/uploads/lists/placeholder.jpg)

### Nova Scotia

Atlantic Canada’s most populous province, Nova Scotia sees growth around Halifax from retirees, interprovincial migration and newcomers seeking lower-cost coastal living and a growing services economy.

![New Brunswick](https://florafaunafun.com/wp-content/uploads/lists/placeholder.jpg)

### New Brunswick

New Brunswick’s population is stable with pockets of growth tied to immigration and regional hubs; the province focuses on retaining youth and attracting remote workers to counter out-migration.

![Newfoundland and Labrador](https://florafaunafun.com/wp-content/uploads/lists/placeholder.jpg)

### Newfoundland and Labrador

A sparsely populated province with large land area, its population centers face aging and out-migration, though offshore energy and targeted immigration programs aim to stabilize communities.

![Prince Edward Island](https://33travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/prince_edward_island.jpg)

### Prince Edward Island

Canada’s smallest province by population and land area, PEI has seen recent growth from retirees, tourism and in-migration, driven by quality-of-life appeal and targeted newcomer programs.