Economic portrait

Québec has posted good economic performance in recent years. This vitality is attributable to several factors such as industry sector diversification, the entrepreneurial spirit of its business people, research and development investments, and increased exports.

Size of the Québec economy

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita provides a measure of a society’s economic prosperity. Québec’s GDP per capita compares favourably to that of OECD member countries.

What could your standard of living be if you immigrate to Québec?

Since the cost of living (food, housing, clothing) is relatively affordable, a person who earns an average salary manages to live well in Québec. Average salary

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Useful links

• Institut de la statistique du Québec:
  • International comparisons – Economic profiles by country and territory
  • International trade
• Ministère des Finances et de l'Économie- Portrait socioéconomique des régions du Québec (PDF, 2,000 Kb) (Socioeconomic portrait of the regions of Québec)
• Ministère des Finances et de l'Économie – Economic and Financial Profile of Québec (PDF, 3,070 Kb)