Airdrie Population 2026
Airdrie has a population of 90,044, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Alberta. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,044
Rank in Canada
#78
Coordinates
51.30°N, 114.04°W
~1,086 m elevation · America/Edmonton
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
2,872 km
1,784 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alberta
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 1,306,784 | #3 |
| Edmonton | 1,010,899 | #5 |
| Lethbridge | 103,197 | #68 |
| Red Deer | 100,844 | #72 |
| Sherwood Park | 70,618 | #96 |
| Grande Prairie | 70,385 | #97 |
| Fort McMurray | 66,573 | #99 |
| Medicine Hat | 63,138 | #102 |
Cities near Airdrie
- Calgary1,306,784 people · ~28 km away
- Cochrane32,199 people · ~33 km away
- Chestermere32,255 people · ~33 km away
- Okotoks30,214 people · ~64 km away
- Red Deer100,844 people · ~109 km away
- Sylvan Lake17,477 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Airdrie?
Airdrie has a population of 90,044 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Airdrie in?
Airdrie is located in Alberta, Canada.
Is Airdrie the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 2,872 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.