Fun Facts | Regional Population
Thriving youthful energy…
50% of residents in SH-SS are 0-34 years old!
- Southern Health-Santé Sud’s population has surged in the last decade – growing by 21%, adding 38,729 residents!
- Compared to other Health Authorities, Southern Health-Santé Sud showcases the highest 10-year growth, even outpacing Winnipeg by 7.2%!
- The age group 65-74 in Southern Health-Santé Sud grew by 50% over the past decade!
- The age group 0-14 grew by 20% in the last 10 years! That’s 9% more than the Manitoba average for this group.
- Representing nearly ¼ (24%) of Manitoba’s total population growth over the last 10 years, Southern Health-Santé Sud is leading the way in rural Health Authorities growth across the province!
- Our towns/villages and rural municipalities witnessed astronomical growth rates of 29% each in the last decade!
- From 2022-2023, we welcomed 3,744 new residents to our communities!
- Our ever growing four cities saw a combined growth of 12% over the last 10 years!
- The total population of Southern Health-Santé Sud as of June 1st, 2023 is 226,113 and continues to grow!
- Looking ahead, our population is expected to exceed 255,000 by 2030, navigating us toward growing developments and opportunities!
- With 50% of our region aged 0 to 34 years, Southern Health-Santé Sud thrives with youthful energy!
- It took us 13 years to grow by 50,000 residents, from a population of 176,051 in 2010, to an impressive 226,113 people in 2023.

Submitted by: Quality, Performance & Planning