Québec Population 2026
Québec has a population of 531,902, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 1.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
531,902
Rank in Canada
#12
Coordinates
46.81°N, 71.21°W
~54 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
379 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| 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 Québec
- Lévis143,414 people · ~3 km away
- L'Ancienne-Lorette16,516 people · ~11 km away
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures17,281 people · ~20 km away
- Thetford-Mines25,704 people · ~80 km away
- Saint-Georges31,173 people · ~88 km away
- Victoriaville34,426 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Québec?
Québec has a population of 531,902 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Québec in?
Québec is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Québec the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 379 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.