City of Edmonton
Edmonton is Alberta’s capital and one of Canada’s most vibrant and rapidly growing metropolitan centres. With a population of 1,190,458 residents in 2024, Edmonton continues to expand in size, diversity and opportunity, making it a key economic and social hub in Western Canada.
Situated along the scenic North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton blends big-city amenities with rich natural landscapes - including the largest urban parkland system in North America.
Population
Population growth - percentage change
Population estimates are periodically revised due to revisions to the underlying data, methodology and to reflect updated base year data from a new census
Population growth - estimated change year-on-year
Change in population based on yearly population estimates
Main industries
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Workforce by industries expressed as a percentage of the total workforce
Households
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Access to major transportation hubs
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