Prince George Population 2026
Prince George has a population of 78,943, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,943
Rank in Canada
#88
Coordinates
53.92°N, 122.75°W
~578 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,446 km
2,140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Prince George
- Fort St. John21,465 people · ~286 km away
- Grande Prairie70,385 people · ~290 km away
- Terrace19,443 people · ~386 km away
- Kamloops104,460 people · ~397 km away
- Salmon Arm19,432 people · ~429 km away
- Campbell River33,430 people · ~466 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Prince George?
Prince George has a population of 78,943 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Prince George in?
Prince George is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Prince George the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,446 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.