Economic Statistics

Saguenay Statistics

Saguenay's statistical summary:

• Population in 2017: 145,400;
• Surface area: 1,128,56 km2;
• For rentals or purchase, accessible prices compared to other cities of similar size in Québec : saguenaycapitale.ca

 On the commercial level:

• Over 3,000 businesses, services and business places established in Saguenay;
• Our city has 5 downtown areas;
• Largest commercial hub in northeastern Québec.

Due to our Business Services department*:

• 349 jobs created or maintained via our services;
• $34,363,308 of investments generated within the framework of projects with financial support;
• An average of $505,343 in investments generated by technical and financially supported projects.

*Data gathered in 2017.

 Large-scale employers:

• Rio Tinto: 3,500 jobs in Saguenay
• 30,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs in aluminium

 In regards to the industrial sector:

• 18.7% of the GDP from transformation and manufacturing;
• 20% of Québec-based timber exploitation in the region;
• 16,723 hectares in the food processing industry;
• Expertise in hydroelectricity: One of the only two cities in Québec to own dams over waterways.