Toronto Population 2026
Toronto has a population of 2,794,356, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 6.9% of Canada's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
2,794,356
Rank in Canada
#1
Coordinates
43.71°N, 79.40°W
~161 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Toronto
- Willowdale79,440 people · ~7 km away
- Etobicoke365,000 people · ~15 km away
- Vaughan323,103 people · ~16 km away
- Richmond Hill202,022 people · ~19 km away
- Markham338,503 people · ~21 km away
- Mississauga717,961 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Toronto?
Toronto has a population of 2,794,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Toronto in?
Toronto is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Toronto the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 349 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.