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Alberta’s Population Boom and Aging | Calgary News
Alberta’s population is set to surge past seven million by 2051 — a 40% jump fueled mostly by newcomers, 81% from abroad, with the rest from births outpacing deaths. Despite tighter federal immigration policies, Alberta may feel the impact less than other provinces thanks to fewer temporary residents, though some are expected to leave before stabilizing. The province is also aging rapidly, with the average age rising from 38 to 43, and seniors outnumbering kids under 14 by 2051 — one in five Albertans will be 65+. Growth will cluster in the Edmonton-Calgary corridor, which will absorb 82% of…
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