Québec, June 23, 2025. – For Québec’s national holiday, why not take the opportunity to learn more about our beautiful province?
Did you know that, according to the most recent data available:
- The average age of first-time mothers in Québec is 30.1 years?
- The household savings rate is 9.1%?
- 4,912,300 passengers took a ferry in 2023?
- 279,092 children are in subsidized or non-subsidized childcare?
- Slightly more than 16% of the Québec territory is dedicated to protected areas?
These data are a preview of what you will find in the 2025 edition of Le Québec chiffres en main published today by the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ).
Every year, this easy-to-read booklet brings together essential data that help better understand Québec society in all its diversity. It provides a clear, concise portrait of the Québec of today and is structured around four major themes: territory, population, living conditions, and the economy and finance. A regional overview providing detailed statistics on each of Québec’s 17 administrative regions completes the publication.
New this year: an in-depth look at higher education
The 2025 edition includes a section dedicated to higher education, which provides data on the number of students, graduation rates, school trajectories and more.
How to obtain Le Québec chiffres en main
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 an essential source of information for all those wishing to learn more about Québec.