Regina Population Pyramid |
In Regina, the total population in 2011 is 193,100 people. The median age of Regina is 37. There is more Females in Regina than there is males. Calculating the dependency ratio, it is 44 dependents to 100 workers. This is a average dependency ratio. This means there is more people working than people depending on them for financial help. But this means a lot of problems. The baby boom after WW2 increased older population. In a few years, the baby boomers will higher the
load in the future, creating less workers and producers,making younger generations to work harder, ultimately leading the economy weaken. Another problem that will affect the population is women using birth control and declining children. This means there would be less children, which is important for natural increase in population. |
Migration Patterns |
In 2011, there was 21735 immigrants in Regina is 2011. Regina now attracts around 2,000 immigrants every year, hoping to increase Regina's economy and population.
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Looking at the estimated population growth in Regina, in 2035, It is estimated to reach 300,000 people if the growth rate is high. If it is balanced, its estimated to reach 255,000 people. If the growth rate is low, it is estimated to grow around 210,000 people. In inter-provincial migration, Regina isn't getting as much migration compared to other provinces. The top 2 sources of provincial migrants are Ontario and Alberta. Most of the people living there speaks English, but other than English, people in Regina speaks French, German, Chinese and Ukrainian etc. Most of the ethics comes from eastern Europe and Asia. The eastern population probably increased from the 2014 Ukrainian revoltion. The migrants from Asia came to Regina for a better life in Canada than in their father land. The future benefit of migrants coming into Regina is the constant immigration into the city and the low emigration will make the population grow, increasing their economy. The problem is Regina may experience shortage of labor because of the high immigration. Overall, Regina gaining more popularity and constant migration beats the negative side affects of high and constant immigration.