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Montreal (4.3 million inhabitants): major city of Canada, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Montreal

CountryCanada
Population4.3 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 Montreal?

Montreal has a metropolitan population of 4.3 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Montreal located?

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

What is Montreal known for?

Montreal 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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