Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Calgary, City
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
1
Provincial population rank: 1
National population rank: 3 of 4,831
5.5%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Calgary (City), was 1,306,784, which represents a change of 5.5% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
7.6%
In 2021, there were 502,301 private dwellings occupied in Calgary (City), which represent a change of 7.6% from 2016.
1592.4
The land area of Calgary (City) is 820.62 square kilometres and the population density was 1592.4 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Calgary (City) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Calgary (City) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Chestermere | CY | 22,163 | 19,887 | 11.4 |
| Rocky View County | MD | 41,028 | 39,407 r | 4.1 |
| Foothills County | MD | 23,199 | 22,616 r | 2.6 |
| Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 | IRI | .. | 2,271 r | .. |
Alberta [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population growth
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Cochrane | T | 32,199 | 25,853 | 24.5 |
| Airdrie | CY | 74,100 | 61,581 | 20.3 |
| Beaumont | CY | 20,888 | 17,457 r | 19.7 |
| Mackenzie County | SM | 12,804 | 11,171 r | 14.6 |
| Canmore | T | 15,990 | 13,992 | 14.3 |
Alberta [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population growth
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Athabasca County | MD | 6,959 | 7,869 | -11.6 |
| Lac la Biche County | SM | 7,673 | 8,330 | -7.9 |
| Brazeau County | MD | 7,179 | 7,771 | -7.6 |
| Barrhead County No. 11 | MD | 5,877 | 6,288 | -6.5 |
| Greenview No. 16 | MD | 8,584 | 9,154 r | -6.2 |
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