Sherbrooke, Quebec local economy
Sherbrooke, Quebec ranks in the 55th percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 155 in June 2026, up 38.4% from May 2026 and down 48.7% from June 2025.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 126,700 in August 2026, flat 0.1% from July 2026 and up 5.1% from August 2025.
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 155 in June 2026, up 38.4% from May 2026 and down 48.7% from June 2025. Payrolled or covered employment was 126,700 in August 2026, flat 0.1% from July 2026 and up 5.1% from August 2025. No current data is available for New business applications or registrations in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Sherbrooke, Quebec rank among Canada metro areas?
- Sherbrooke, Quebec ranks in the 55th percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Sherbrooke, Quebec?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Sherbrooke, Quebec was 155 in June 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Sherbrooke, Quebec?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Sherbrooke, Quebec was 126,700 in August 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- Statistics Canada — Building permits, value by type of structure and type of work
- Statistics Canada — Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area, 3-month moving average, seasonally adjusted
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 70% of weighted components available.
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