What was Calgary's population in the 2021 Census?
Answer1,306,780
That makes Calgary the largest city in Alberta.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
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Calgary facts & stats
6 sourced facts about Calgary, Alberta, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
What share of Calgarians have English as their mother tongue?
AnswerAbout 64%
Tagalog, Punjabi and Spanish are among the most common non-official languages spoken.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
Going deeper
What was the median age in Calgary in 2021?
Answer38
Calgary has a relatively young population compared with other major Canadian cities.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
What share of Calgary's population were immigrants in 2021?
Answer33.3%
That was up from 31% in 2016.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
Expert level
About what share of Calgarians know at least one language other than English or French?
AnswerAbout 40%
That reflects the city's large and growing immigrant population.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
How many bridges connect buildings in Calgary's Plus 15 walkway system?
Answer59
The network links most downtown buildings for year-round walking.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia (2020) thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
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