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Economic Profile and Sustainability Initiatives

Ville de Québec is known for its quality of life and economic vitality. It is doing relatively well compared to other jurisdictions, with an unemployment rate that is consistently low. It is also a model of sustainable governance.

Population

  • Ville de Québec (2022): 556,066
  • Census metropolitan area (CMA) (2022): 854,531
  • Median age (2021): 43.2 years
  • Median household income (2021): $70,500

Economic indicators

Indicator - Québec CMA 2024
GDP growth 1 %
Unemployment rate 3.2 %

Environmental Indicators

Moody’s ESG score: CIS-2

World Council City Data (WCCD) standards for sustainable cities and communities: ISO 37120

Québec has an ESG (environmental, social and governance) risk score of CIS-2. This score reflects Ville de Québec’s low or neutral exposure to these risks and the strong governance practices in place.

It is part of the voluntary disclosure of climate change information based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

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