Rimouski Population 2026
Rimouski has a population of 42,240, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,240
Rank in Canada
#132
Coordinates
48.45°N, 68.52°W
~23 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
641 km
398 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| 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 |
Cities near Rimouski
- Baie-Comeau21,536 people · ~90 km away
- Rivière-du-Loup18,586 people · ~102 km away
- Edmundston16,580 people · ~120 km away
- Saguenay148,886 people · ~188 km away
- Alma29,526 people · ~231 km away
- Sept-Îles28,534 people · ~249 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rimouski?
Rimouski has a population of 42,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Rimouski in?
Rimouski is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Rimouski the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 641 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.