What is the population of Vancouver?
Vancouver's metropolitan area has about 2,632,000 people, making it the 112th largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
In Canada
Metro population
2,632,000
0.032% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+1.15%
About 83 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
915/km²
2,878 km² metro area
City proper
662,248
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Vancouver
Vancouver's metropolitan area holds 2,632,000 residents, with the city proper accounting for 662,248 people at a density of 915 per km². The city was established in 1886 and has grown at an annual rate of 1.2%, reflecting steady population increase. Situated at an elevation of 70 m, the city benefits from proximity to multiple airports: Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), and Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Ken Sim serves as the current mayor.
This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Key Facts
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- North America
- World rank
- #112 of 140
- Share of country
- 6.3%
- Founded
- 1886
- Leadership
- Ken Sim
- Elevation
- 70 m
- Coordinates
- 49.250, -123.119
Airports
Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.
- Vancouver International AirportYVR
8 km from the city centre
- Nanaimo AirportYCD
59 km from the city centre
- Abbotsford International AirportYXX
61 km from the city centre
- Victoria International AirportYYJ
71 km from the city centre
Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.
Compared with the World's Largest Cities
Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.
| Name | Metro population |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 37.4M |
| Delhi | 32.9M |
| Shanghai | 29.2M |
| São Paulo | 22.6M |
| Dhaka | 22.5M |
| Mexico City | 22.3M |
| Cairo | 22.2M |
| Mumbai | 21.7M |
| Beijing | 21.5M |
| Osaka | 19M |
| New York | 18.9M |
| Karachi | 17.1M |
| Kinshasa | 17.1M |
| Chongqing | 16.9M |
| Lagos | 15.9M |
| Vancouver | 2.63M |
Population Trend in Canada
No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 13,741,747 |
| 1960 | 17,898,790 |
| 1970 | 21,440,022 |
| 1980 | 24,533,776 |
| 1990 | 27,789,443 |
| 2000 | 30,891,803 |
| 2010 | 34,196,899 |
| 2020 | 38,171,902 |
| 2030 | 41,655,589 |
| 2040 | 43,951,417 |
| 2050 | 45,621,882 |
| 2060 | 47,145,289 |
| 2070 | 48,857,807 |
| 2080 | 50,449,270 |
| 2090 | 51,956,748 |
| 2100 | 53,612,234 |
Other Major Cities in Canada
2 more cities in our dataset.
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.
- Seattle
192 km · United States
- San Francisco
1,277 km · United States
- Los Angeles
1,737 km · United States
- Denver
1,778 km · United States
- Phoenix
1,979 km · United States
- Dallas
2,842 km · United States
Vancouver Population FAQ
What is the difference between Vancouver's city and metro population?
About 662,248 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 2,632,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Vancouver growing or shrinking?
Vancouver is growing at +1.15% a year.
What share of Canada's population lives in Vancouver?
Vancouver's metro area holds about 6.3% of Canada's total population.
How densely populated is Vancouver?
Vancouver has roughly 915 people per km² across a metro area of about 2,878 km².
Which airports serve Vancouver?
The nearest major airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX).
Which country is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is in Canada, in North America.
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