Mississauga Population 2026
Mississauga has a population of 717,961, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 1.8% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
717,961
Rank in Canada
#7
Coordinates
43.58°N, 79.66°W
~159 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
374 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Mississauga
- Etobicoke365,000 people · ~10 km away
- Oakville213,759 people · ~14 km away
- Brampton656,480 people · ~15 km away
- Milton132,979 people · ~19 km away
- Georgetown44,058 people · ~22 km away
- Halton Hills62,951 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mississauga?
Mississauga has a population of 717,961 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Mississauga in?
Mississauga is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Mississauga the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 374 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.