Notice of release
Québec, November 4, 2021. – The Institut de la statistique du Québec published today the 13th edition of the Panorama des régions du Québec, a reference work that brings together statistics on Québec’s administrative regions and regional county municipalities (RCMs). Certain themes from this 13th edition provide a picture of the situation in 2018 and 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Other themes, which are updated more often, draw a portrait of Québec’s regions in 2020 and 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, providing a look at the impacts of the health crisis at the regional level.
Statistics by region
Using the most recent data available, this publication illustrates, compares and analyzes the evolution of Québec’s 17 administrative regions in relation to a variety of topics:
- Demography
- The labour market
- The population’s educational level
- Economic accounts (GDP and disposable income)
- Living conditions
- Public and private sector capital expenditures
- The property value of single-family homes and condominiums
- Tourist accommodations
- Mines
- Electric transportation
A statistical portrait of each administrative region is also available at a glance in the form of fact sheets at the end of the publication.
Statistics by RCM
The 2021 edition also provides detailed statistics that illustrate the recent evolution of certain key indicators for Québec’s 104 RCMs.
The release of the 13th edition of the Panorama des régions du Québec by the Institut de la statistique du Québec is intended to support reflection and decision-making at the provincial, regional and RCM level.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec produces, analyzes and disseminates official, objective and quality statistical information on various aspects of Québec society. It is responsible for conducting all statistical surveys of general interest. The relevance of its work makes it a strategic ally for decision makers and all those wishing to learn more about Québec.