Victoria Population 2026

Victoria has a population of 289,625, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.7% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Victoria (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

289,625

Rank in Canada

#20

Coordinates

48.44°N, 123.35°W

~18 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,576 km

2,221 miles, straight line

Other big cities in British Columbia

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Vancouver	662,248	#8
Surrey	568,322	#11
Burnaby	249,125	#23
Richmond	209,937	#28
Coquitlam	148,625	#36
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45
Langley	132,603	#49

Cities near Victoria

Oak Bay18,015 people · ~4 km away
Esquimalt17,655 people · ~4 km away
Langford46,584 people · ~11 km away
Saanich117,735 people · ~13 km away
Duncan22,199 people · ~46 km away
North Cowichan29,676 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Victoria?

Victoria has a population of 289,625 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Victoria in?

Victoria is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Victoria the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,576 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.

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