London Population 2026
London has a population of 422,324, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 1.0% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 6.6× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
422,324
Rank in Canada
#15
Coordinates
42.98°N, 81.23°W
~252 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
517 km
321 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near London
- St. Thomas38,909 people · ~24 km away
- Strathroy23,871 people · ~32 km away
- Woodstock40,404 people · ~43 km away
- Tillsonburg18,615 people · ~43 km away
- Stratford31,465 people · ~48 km away
- Norfolk County60,847 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of London?
London has a population of 422,324 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Canada.
What region is London in?
London is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is London the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 517 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.