Planning for Growth
The Regional Municipality of Durham is one of the fastest growing regions in the world.
Our population increased by more than six per cent between 2011 and 2016. At the end of 2016, there were about 673,000 people living in the region. Our population is expected to grow to 1.3 million by 2051.
With proper planning, growth improves our quality of life.
Growth management |
Directing more growth to our built-up areas means:
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Planning benefits |
There are many benefits to planning for growth in Durham:
Planning means that we can:
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Monitoring |
Growth trendsThe 2023 Commissioner's Report 102 has semi-annual population and household estimates. It also has short-term population and household estimates. The 2024 Commissioner's Report 38 details semi-annual population and household estimates. |
Development activity |
The Planning division provides a yearly update on subdivision and condominium activity. Annual subdivision/condominium activity
Building activityBuilding activity shows us:
The 2023 Annual Building Activity Review summarizes the key results of the 2023 Annual Building Activity Review, including an infographic summary, as well as appendix tables which include background data and analysis used to formulate the report. Historical Annual Building Activity Reviews
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Statistics |
The Census of Population is our main source of demographic data. Statistics Canada conducts the census every five years. Census data
Durham Region profileThe Durham Region profile is a complete set of demographic and socio-economic data.
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Employment, business and land inventory |
Every year, we count the number of businesses and employees in Durham Region. Business countDurham Region Business Count Highlights 2023 includes basic information about businesses such as:
Employment lands inventoryWe keep track of the supply of employment lands (2018):
The results of the previous Employment Lands Inventory are also available: |
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