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Calgary, Canada

Major city · Population 1.3M

Calgary is the 3rd largest city in Canada with a population of approximately 1,306,784 people as of 2026. This makes it the 381st largest city in the world, accounting for 3.14% of Canada's total population of 41.7M. Calgary is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Edmonton timezone.

Population

1,306,784

Global Rank

#381

Country Rank

#3

% of Canada

3.14%

Calgary on the Map

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Canada at a Glance

Country Population

41,651,653

Capital

Ottawa

Region

North America

Major Cities

78

GDP per Capita

$54,340

Life Expectancy

81.7 years

Urban Population

82.7%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Canada

Toronto
2.8M
Montréal
1.8M
Ottawa
1.0M
Edmonton
1.0M
Winnipeg
750K
Mississauga
718K
Vancouver
662K
Brampton
656K
Hamilton
569K
Surrey
568K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Calgary with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Calgary by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Red Deer100,844137 km
Lethbridge103,197175 km
Edmonton1,010,899281 km
Kelowna144,576404 km
Kamloops104,460440 km
Spokane229,447448 km
Saskatoon266,141526 km
Chilliwack101,491599 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calgary?

The population of Calgary, Canada is approximately 1,306,784 people, making it the 381st largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in Canada.

Is Calgary the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa. Calgary is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What timezone is Calgary in?

Calgary is in the America/Edmonton timezone.