Toronto Demographics
What is toronto demographics?
Key facts
| Population (City of Toronto), 2021 | 2,794,356[1] |
|---|---|
| Population (City of Toronto), 2016 | 2,731,571[1] |
| Population change (City of Toronto), 2016–2021 | 2.3%[1] |
| Population (Toronto CMA), 2021 | 6,202,225[1] |
| Population density (City of Toronto), per km² | 4,427.8[1] |
| Population density (Toronto CMA), per km² | 1,050.7[1] |
Toronto's demographics refer to the population characteristics of the City of Toronto or the Toronto census metropolitan area (CMA), depending on the source. In 2021, the City of Toronto had a population of 2,794,356, while the Toronto CMA had 6,202,225 people.
Context
Toronto demographics describe the population of either the City of Toronto or the Toronto census metropolitan area (CMA), depending on the source and year [1]. The most recent official figures from the 2021 census show a City of Toronto population of 2,794,356 and a Toronto CMA population of 6,202,225 [1] [1]. The city's population grew 2.3% from 2016 to 2021, while the CMA grew 4.6% [1] [1]. The City of Toronto has a population density of 4,427.8 people per square kilometre, whereas the CMA's density is 1,050.7 per square kilometre [1] [1]. The city's population represents 7.6% of Canada's total population [1]. Note that the 2021 city population is not adjusted for undercoverage [1]. The census data also indicate that the City of Toronto's population accounts for 45.1% of the CMA's total population [1].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
What are the demographics of the city of Toronto?
In 2021, the City of Toronto had a population of 2,794,356, a 2.3% increase from 2016, and a population density of 4,427.8 per square kilometre [1].
Sources
- Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population — www12.statcan.gc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)