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Excellence Québec, an economy driven by knowledge and innovation.

Quebec's economy

An innovative, competitive and wealth-generating Québec.

Population | Over 7.9 million in 2010

Area | 1,667,441 km2
Three times bigger than France and almost five times bigger than Japan. Québec is the largest province in Canada.

GDP in 2010 | $317.8 billion
Representing nearly 20% of the Canadian economy

GDP per inhabitant in 2010 | $40,187 

Goods and services exports in 2010
(international and interprovincial):

  • 141.6 billion dollars

Goods and services imports in 2010
(international and interprovincial):

  • 168.9 billion dollars

Quebec commodity exports in 2010

Quebec commodity imports in 2010

Key sectors

  • aerospace
  • bio-food
  • construction
  • industrial design
  • energy
  • environment
  • mining
  • research and innovation
  • life sciences
  • information and communications technology
  • ground transportation
  • apparel

Last update: May 8 2012

Gouvernement du Québec

© Gouvernement du Québec, 2012