Vancouver Population 2024

Vancouver is a bustling metropolitan area in British Columbia, Canada, boasting a diverse and dynamic population. Over the years, the city has experienced steady growth, which has resulted in a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles among its inhabitants. With a population of 2.6 million in 2021, Vancouver is the most populated city in the province and the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Vancouver’s population density is the highest in Canada, with over 5,700 people per square kilometer. It is the fourth highest in North America after New York City, San Francisco, and Mexico City.

According to the Canadian Census, Vancouver’s population was 662,248 in 2021, making it the eighth-largest among Canadian cities. More specifically, Vancouver is the fourth-largest in Western Canada after Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

The Estimated population of Vancouver in 2024 is 0.7 million

Vancouver City	Census 2021
Population	662,248
Total area	115.18 sq. km (44.47 sq mi)
Population density	5,749.7/ sq. km (14,891.6/sq mi)

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Vancouver Metro Population (CMA)

At the census metropolitan area (CMA) level in the 2021 census, the metropolitan area referred to as Greater Vancouver had a population of 2,642,825 (2.6 million). It’s the third-most populous metropolitan area in the country and the most populous in Western Canada. Approximately 75 % of the people living in Metro Vancouver live outside Vancouver itself.

Vancouver CMA	Census 2021
Population	2,642,825 (2.6 million)
Total area	2,878.93 sq. km (1,111.56 sq mi)
Population density	918.0/ sq. km (2,377.6/sq mi)

Vancouver Historical Population

In 1900 the Vancouver City population was just 26,000 people. It reached half a million in 2000 and will be around 7 million in 2024.

Vancouver Historical Population Chart

Year	Pop.	±%
1891	13,709	—
1901	26,133	90.60%
1911	100,401	284.20%
1921	117,217	16.70%
1931	246,593	110.40%
1941	275,353	11.70%
1951	344,833	25.20%
1956	365,844	6.10%
1961	384,522	5.10%
1966	410,375	6.70%
1971	426,256	3.90%
1976	410,188	−3.8%
1981	414,281	1.00%
1986	431,147	4.10%
1991	471,644	9.40%
1996	514,008	9.00%
2001	545,671	6.20%
2006	578,041	5.90%
2011	603,502	4.40%
2016	631,486	4.60%
2021	662,248	4.90%

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Ethnicity in Vancouver

The largest ethnic group in Vancouver is of European origin, consisting mainly of people of English, Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry. In terms of visible minorities, the Chinese make up the largest group, followed by South Asians (Indians) and Southeast Asians.

Ethnic Origin	Percentage 2021
European	43.22%
East Asian	29.26%
Southeast Asian	9.10%
South Asian	6.90%
Latin American	2.78%
Middle Eastern	2.44%
Indigenous	2.25%
African	1.31%
Other	2.74%

Top 25 Ethnicities in Vancouver

#	Geography	Metro Area Population	Percentage
1	Chinese	475,160	18.23%
2	English	365,150	14.01%
3	Scottish	281,420	10.79%
4	Irish	235,970	9.05%
5	Indian (India)	213,795	8.20%
6	German	184,145	7.06%
7	Canadian	174,095	6.68%
8	Filipino	141,230	5.42%
9	French origins	108,720	4.17%
10	Italian	83,200	3.19%
11	Ukrainian	81,155	3.11%
12	Punjabi	71,020	2.72%
13	Dutch	64,120	2.46%
14	Korean	62,885	2.41%
15	Polish	58,505	2.24%
16	Russian	51,690	1.98%
17	Iranian	45,815	1.76%
18	Vietnamese	42,690	1.64%
19	Spanish	36,270	1.39%
20	Portuguese	22,980	0.88%
21	Jewish	22,280	0.85%
22	Pakistani	15,765	0.60%
23	Greek	14,570	0.56%
24	Jamaican	5,735	0.22%
25	Sri Lankan	5,475	0.21%

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