Demographics and workforce

Calgary’s population is young, diverse and welcoming—creating a talent base for a resilient workforce.


Population profile


Population breakdown

Talent & hiring

Our Investor Experience team can help with ecosystem introductions and incentive wayfinding so you can hire the next-level talent that sets your team up for growth.

People walking outside a modern glass building with a skybridge connecting two sections. People walking outside a modern glass building with a skybridge connecting two sections.
  • ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

    2nd highest

    Concentration of small businesses in Canada

    StatsCan, 2020

  • TECH TALENT

    59,000+

    Tech jobs in Calgary

    CBRE, 2025

  • WORKFORCE

    #1

    Calgary has the highest share of working-age (ages 25-54) people in Canada—that's 70% of our workforce

    StatsCan, 2025

Local events

Many Calgary organizations hold career fairs, meet-ups and hackathons that showcase and nurture the talent in the city. We keep an up–to-date list on our Events page.

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