Montréal Population 2026
Montréal has a population of 1,762,949, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 4.4% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 1.6× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,762,949
Rank in Canada
#2
Coordinates
45.51°N, 73.59°W
~216 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
165 km
102 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Québec | 531,902 | #12 |
| Laval | 438,366 | #14 |
| 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 Montréal
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie146,501 people · ~3 km away
- Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension144,814 people · ~6 km away
- Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve142,753 people · ~8 km away
- Longueuil229,330 people · ~9 km away
- Laval-des-Rapides36,933 people · ~10 km away
- Laval438,366 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Montréal?
Montréal has a population of 1,762,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Montréal in?
Montréal is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Montréal the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 165 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.