Quebec’s Population Demographics by Ethnicity

Quebec, the second most populous province in Canada, has a rich cultural and ethnic landscape shaped by centuries of French settlement, Indigenous heritage, and waves of immigration. According to the 2021 Census, Quebec remains predominantly White but is home to a growing number of visible minority communities.

Diversity in Quebec: Key Highlights

• The White population makes up nearly 80% of Quebec’s residents.
• The Black community, at 4.7%, is the largest visible minority group.
• Other significant groups include Arab (3.3%), Latin American (2.1%), and South Asian (1.5%) populations.
• Indigenous peoples comprise 2.4%, reflecting Quebec’s Indigenous heritage.

While French Canadian identity remains dominant, Quebec is increasingly home to newcomers from Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Latin America, especially in metropolitan regions like Montreal and Laval.

Quebec’s Population by Ethnicity (2021)

Ethnicity	Population	% of Population
White	6,617,480	79.6%
South Asian	121,510	1.5%
Chinese	108,535	1.3%
Black	394,535	4.7%
Filipino	41,415	0.5%
Arab	271,720	3.3%
Latin American	172,705	2.1%
Southeast Asian	62,330	0.8%
West Asian	43,765	0.5%
Korean	9,210	0.1%
Japanese	3,080	0.0%
Other ethnicities	56,250	0.7%
Two or more ethnicities	209,445	2.5%
Indigenous peoples	196,500	2.4%

FAQ

What is the largest visible minority group in Quebec?
The Black community is the largest visible minority in Quebec, representing 4.7% of the population according to the 2021 Census.

How many Indigenous people live in Quebec?
Approximately 196,500 people in Quebec identify as Indigenous, making up 2.4% of the total population.

What percentage of Quebec’s population identifies as White?
About 79.6% of Quebec’s population identifies as White, according to 2021 Census data.

Source:

Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0324-01  Visible minority and population group by generation status: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts