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Alberta

Country:
Canada
Capital:
Edmonton
Type:
Province
Largest Cities:
Calgary, Edmonton, Strathcona County

Alberta is one of 13 provinces and territories of Canada located in the western region of the country. It is fourth-most populous province, largest producer of oil and gas in the country , with an economy based on energy resources, agriculture.

4,849,906
Total Population
661,848
Area (km²)
7.33/km²
Density
204.7K 441%
Annual Growth

Alberta Population 2025

Alberta Information

Alberta is a province of Canada in western Canada. It’s one of the 3 Prairie Provinces in Canada bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north and the U.S. state Montana to the south. The capital of Alberta is Edmonton, located near the center of the province and 180 miles north of Calgary, the largest city of Alberta.

Climate Variations

Alberta has a varied climate based on its geography:

 • Northern Region

Subarctic climate with long, harsh winters and shorter, cooler summers.

 • Southern Region

Milder climate, particularly in coastal areas, with moderate temperatures.

Major Industries

Natural Resources

Major oil and gas sector, including the oil sands in Fort McMurray and conventional oil production.

Agriculture

Extensive cattle ranching and grain farming, leading Canada's beef production.

Financial Services & Technology

Growing financial sector in Calgary, particularly in energy financing and investment.

Manufacturing

Petrochemical manufacturing and food processing facilities across the province.

Key Facts

  • Population density: 7.3 people per square kilometer
  • Represents approximately 12.7% of Canada's total population
  • Capital city: Edmonton

Alberta Demographics

Population by Age

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Average Age

38 years

Median Age

37 years

Gender Distribution

Female (50.0%)

Male (50.0%)

Racial and Ethnic Composition

The 2021 census found the racial and ethnic composition of Alberta was:

White (67.8%)

South Asian (8.2%)

Filipino (5.7%)

Chinese (4.8%)

Black (4.3%)

Indigenous (3.3%)

Arab (2.1%)

Latin American (1.8%)

Southeast Asian (1.7%)

Other (0.3%)

Spoken Language

English (81.8%)

French (1.8%)

Other (16.4%)

Household Income Distribution

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Average Household Income

$84,700

Median Household Income

$72,500

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Alberta History

Pre-1700s

The Blackfoot Confederacy, Cree, and other Indigenous groups inhabited the plains and foothills region.

1778

The North West Company established the first European fur trading post in Alberta at Fort Chipewyan.

1883

The Canadian Pacific Railway reached Alberta, bringing settlers to the territory.

1905

Alberta became a province of Canada, separating from the Northwest Territories.

1947

The discovery of oil at Leduc No. 1 transformed Alberta into Canada's energy powerhouse.

1988

Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics, showcasing Alberta to the world.