Laval Population 2026
Laval has a population of 438,366, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 1.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
438,366
Rank in Canada
#14
Coordinates
45.57°N, 73.69°W
~34 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
157 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| Québec | 531,902 | #12 |
| Gatineau | 300,045 | #19 |
| Longueuil | 229,330 | #25 |
| Saguenay | 148,886 | #35 |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 146,501 | #38 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 144,814 | #39 |
| Trois-Rivières | 144,472 | #41 |
Cities near Laval
- Laval-des-Rapides36,933 people · ~2 km away
- Val-des-Arbres40,974 people · ~3 km away
- Saint-Vincent-de-Paul15,194 people · ~6 km away
- Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension144,814 people · ~7 km away
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie146,501 people · ~8 km away
- Montréal1,762,949 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laval?
Laval has a population of 438,366 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Laval in?
Laval is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Laval the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 157 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.