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Population growth within Airdrie
Airdrie has experienced one of the highest growth rates in Canada and is currently the fastest-growing city in Alberta.
Airdrie stands out as a vibrant, healthy community with access to everything you need in your daily life.
Airdrie attracts residents from across Canada with help from nearby mountains, safe and friendly neighbourhoods and quick access to Calgary’s world-class amenities. Residents remain with Airdrie’s exceptional quality of life, location advantages and affordability.
- 65 per cent of Airdrie's residents possess post-secondary education
- Airdrie's average age is 33
- Airdrie is predicted to grow at a constant rate over the next 25 years, to a projected population of 110,000 by 2032
Learn more about Airdrie's labour market and employment
Source: City of Airdrie Census (2019); City of Airdrie Population forecast (April 2022)
Population forecast
| Year | Population | Population growth (%) | Population Growth (#) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84,752 | 5% | 3,639 |
| 2025 | 88,828 | 5% | 4,076 |
| 2026 | 94,347 | 6% | 5,519 |
| 2027 | 99,243 | 5% | 4,896 |
| 2028 | 103,318 | 4% | 4,076 |
| 2029 | 107,790 | 4% | 4,472 |
| 2030 | 111,781 | 4% | 3,991 |
| 2031 | 115,347 | 3% | 3,566 |
| 2032 | 118,319 | 3% | 2,972 |
| 2033 | 121,517 | 3% | 3,198 |
Note: City administration creates population forecast biannually in April and September each year. This forecast is a simplified representation of the April 2023 forecast and may have since been adjusted.
20-year annual population growth
| Year | Population | Annual percentage growth | increase (# of people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80,649 | 5.42% | 4,149 |
| 2022 (budget) | 76,500 | 2.25% | 1,683 |
| 2021 (estimated) | 74,817 | 4.17% | 2,997 |
| 2020 (estimated) | 71,820 | 1.78% | 1,256 |
| 2019 | 70,564 | 4.00% | 2,473 |
| 2018 | 68,091 | 4.88% | 3,169 |
| 2017 | 64,922 | 4.98% | 3,080 |
| 2016 | 61,842 | 5.37% | 3,152 |
| 2015 | 58,690 | 6.92% | 3,799 |
| 2014 | 54,891 | 10.76% | 5,331 |
| 2013 | 49,560 | 8.42% | 3,849 |
| 2012 | 45,711 | 5.92% | 2,556 |
| 2011 | 43,155 | 8.37% | 3,333 |
| 2010 | 39,822 | 4.54% | 1,731 |
| 2009 | 38,091 | 11.65% | 3,975 |
| 2008 | 34,116 | 8.26% | 2,604 |
| 2007 | 31,512 | 8.53% | 2,477 |
| 2006 | 29,035 | 7.26% | 1,966 |
| 2005 | 27,069 | 5.71% | 1,463 |
| 2004 | 25,606 | 8.13% | 1,926 |
| 2003 | 23,680 | 7.74% | 1,701 |
Source: City of Airdrie Census; City of Airdrie population forecast (2020-22) estimated and budgeted