Québec, July 30, 2026. – Le Québec chiffres en main is an indispensable reference tool for anyone who wants to find an answer to a question, complete a school assignment, support an analysis, or simply satisfy their curiosity using reliable, accessible data on Québec society.
Did you know that according to the most recent data available:
- The household savings rate is 8.2%, (8.3% last year)?
- 22% of the province’s total area is covered by water?
- People aged 65 and over make up slightly more than 20% of the population?
- In the fall of 2025, 28.9% of international university students came from France?
- Aircraft is still the main product exported by Québec?
- The Québec manufacturing sector accounts for 26% of the entire Canadian manufacturing sector?
These data are only a preview of the wealth of information found in the 2026 edition of Le Québec chiffres en main (PDF) published today by the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ).
Every year, this practical, easy-to-read booklet summarizes key statistical data on Québec and its regions. It provides an overview of the province’s main socio-economic indicators and is structured around four major themes: territory, population, living conditions, and the economy and finance. Detailed data for each of Québec’s 17 administrative regions round off the booklet, thereby providing a better understanding of the specific characteristics and realities of each region.
How to obtain Le Québec chiffres en main
Download the booklet or order a printed version.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec is the public body responsible for providing reliable, objective statistical information about Québec society. The relevance of its work makes it a strategic ally for decision makers and an essential source of information for all those wishing to learn more about Québec.