Brampton Population 2026
Brampton has a population of 656,480, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 1.6% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
656,480
Rank in Canada
#9
Coordinates
43.68°N, 79.77°W
~221 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
375 km
233 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Brampton
- Georgetown44,058 people · ~13 km away
- Halton Hills62,951 people · ~14 km away
- Mississauga717,961 people · ~15 km away
- Etobicoke365,000 people · ~16 km away
- Milton132,979 people · ~21 km away
- Bolton26,795 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brampton?
Brampton has a population of 656,480 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Brampton in?
Brampton is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Brampton the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 375 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.