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Calgary (1.6 million inhabitants): major city of Canada, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Calgary

CountryCanada
Population1.6 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Calgary?

Calgary has a metropolitan population of 1.6 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Calgary located?

Calgary is in Canada. It is a major city of Canada.

What is Calgary known for?

Calgary is a major city of Canada. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Canada factbook for the wider national picture.

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