Calgary’s Population Approaches 1.2 Million in 2014

Calgary’s Population Very Close to 1.2 Million by the End of 2014

The latest numbers from Calgary’s Civic Census are showing that the city’s population grew to just under 1.2 million by the end of 2014 – at 1,195,194 people.

According to the results, that’s an increase of 38,508 people over the previous year, roughly a 3.33 percent growth of population which is similar to levels reported back in 2010.

While a healthy birth versus death – contributing an approximate gain of 10,500 people in 2014 - does have its role to play, it is the net migration levels that have had the largest effect on the growth of the local population.

Nearly 28,000 more people decided to move to Calgary than had left between April of 2013 and April of 2014, resulting in a record breaking year for the city’s growth. Calgary is currently the fifth largest municipality in Canada.

Fastest Growing Communities in 2014

It should come as no surprise that some of Calgary’s newest (and most popular) suburban neighbourhoods have become home to many that have relocated to the city. Those that have grown their own populations by more than 1,000 people are:

• Saddleridge – 2,373 new members

• Auburn Bay – 2,242 new members

• Cranston – 1,858 new members

• Skyview Ranch – 1759 new members

• Evanston – 1,704 new members

• Panorama Hills – 1,384 new members

• Aspen Woods – 1,095 new members

• Beltline – 1,091 new members

With so many new members in the community, it should also come as no surprise that the total number of housing units increased in 2014 by 9,865 to a total of 478,223, just a small fraction over 2 percent growth year over year.

Meanwhile, the number of housing units available for occupancy decreased to 9,315 units compared to the 11,782 in 2013. Vacancy rates dropped to just 2.01 percent in 2014, making it tough for inbound migrants to find rental properties.

Calgary’s Population Growth Over the Past Decade

See for yourself just how much Calgary has grown as a city over the past decade:

• 2004 – 933,495 people – 1.21% gain

• 2005 – 956,078 people – 2.42% gain

• 2006 – 991,759 people – 3.73% gain

• 2007 – 1,019,942 people – 2.84% gain

• 2008 – 1,042,892 people – 2.25% gain

• 2009 – 1,065,455 people – 2.16% gain

• 2010 – 1,071,515 people – 0.57% gain

• 2011 – 1,090,936 people – 1.81% gain

• 2012 – 1,120,225 people – 2.68% gain

• 2013 – 1,156,686 people – 3.25% gain

• 2014 – 1,195,194 people – 3.33% gain

International Migrants

While interprovincial migration makes up for a large majority of Calgary’s population gain every year, the international community is responsible for its own fair share as well. World countries who have contributed the most to the city’s population gain (in 2013) are:

• Philippines – 3000 people

• India – 2,361 people

• China – 1,624 people

• Pakistan – 1,137 people

• United States – 714 people

• Nigeria – 628 people

• UK & Colonies – 611 people

• Iran – 464 people

• South Korea – 330 people

• United Arab Emirates – 269 people

• Other countries – 5,153 people

• Total – 17,602 people

Calgary is home to more than 240 different ethnicity from all over the world and is ranked third in all of Canada for the amount of visible minorities.

This widespread multiculturalism has been a huge blessing to the city by contributing to a variety of cultural activities, events, foods and understanding between locals.

Sources: Calgary Economic Development, Calgary Civic Census 2014

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