1941 Canadian Census
Population by province
For the second consecutive decade, British Columbia experienced the highest growth rate of the provinces, while Quebec added the largest number of new residents.

1941 Canadian Census

Section Title: Population by province
Table Section Text: For the second consecutive decade, British Columbia experienced the highest growth rate of the provinces, while Quebec added the largest number of new residents.

Province	1941 Census	1931 Census	Difference	% Change

Prince Edward Island	95,047	88,038	7,009	8.0%

Nova Scotia	577,962	512,846	65,116	12.7%

New Brunswick	457,401	408,219	49,182	12.0%

Quebec	3,331,882	2,874,662	457,220	15.9%

Ontario	3,787,655	3,431,683	355,972	10.4%

Manitoba	729,744	700,139	29,605	4.2%

Saskatchewan	895,992	921,785	25,793	2.8%

Alberta	796,169	731,605	64,564	8.8%

British Columbia	817,861	694,263	123,598	17.8%

Yukon Territory	4,914	4,230	684	16.2%

Northwest Territories	12,028	9,316	2,712	29.1%

Total	11,506,655	10,376,786	1,129,869	10.9%

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The total population of Canada was 11,506,655, representing a 10.9% increase over the 1931 Census population count of 10,376,786.

final_sentence: The total population of Canada was 11,506,655, representing a 10.9% increase over the 1931 Census population count of 10,376,786.