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Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec and one of the oldest European-founded cities in North America, with a population of 549,459 inhabitants. Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, it served as the heart of New France for more than a century and later became a strategic center under British rule after 1763. Its long history has left a unique urban landscape that blends French colonial heritage with British influences.
The historic district of Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its fortified walls, narrow streets, and well-preserved architecture. Among the city’s most iconic landmarks are the Château Frontenac, overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the Plains of Abraham, and the Citadelle of Quebec, one of the largest military fortifications in North America.
Quebec City is also a major cultural center, known for its festivals, museums, and strong Francophone identity. Notable people born in Quebec City include singer Bruno Pelletier and Guy Laliberté, the founder of Cirque du Soleil.
Quebec City in Canada
71.2° W
Quebec City Population Evolution
The following curve shows the evolution of Quebec City population between 1825 and 2022.
The jump between 2001 and 2006 is due to the incorporation of the cities of Beauport, Cap-Rouge, Charlesbourg, Lac-Saint-Charles, Loretteville, Saint-Émile, Sainte-Foy, Sillery, Val-Bélair, and Vanier.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1825 | 22,101 | |
| 1921 | 95,193 | +330.7% |
| 1971 | 186,088 | +95.5% |
| 2001 | 169,076 | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 556,066 | +228.9% |
Interactive Map of Quebec City
What to see in Quebec City
Château Frontenac
Quebec Bridge
Colisée de Québec
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Citadelle of Quebec
Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral
Terrasse Dufferin
belvedereFamous People Born in Quebec City
Robert Lepage
screenwriterCanadian theater director, film director, actor, screenwriter and film producer
Norm Macdonald
stand-up comedianGuy Laliberté
entrepreneurCanadian businessman, investor, poker player, space tourist, and musician
Bruno Pelletier
actorCanadian singer
Pom Klementieff
actorSister Cities of Quebec City
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Xi'an | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 12,952,907 |
| Saint Petersburg | 🇷🇺 Russia | 5,652,922 |
| Ouagadougou | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 2,453,496 |
| Beirut | 🇱🇧 Lebanon | 2,421,354 |
| Calgary | 🇨🇦 Canada | 1,306,784 |
| Iași | 🇷🇴 Romania | 271,692 |
| Bordeaux | 🇫🇷 France | 267,991 |
| Sousse | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 221,530 |
| Liège | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 195,278 |
| Guanajuato | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 194,500 |
| Namur | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 115,330 |
| Albany | 🇺🇸 United States | 99,224 |
| Dinan | 🇫🇷 France | 14,764 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Quebec City
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What Is the Population of Quebec City in 2026?
The population of Quebec City in 2026 is estimated to 582,490 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.