Dartmouth Population 2026
Dartmouth has a population of 101,343, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Nova Scotia. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,343
Rank in Canada
#71
Coordinates
44.67°N, 63.58°W
~35 m elevation · America/Halifax
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
955 km
593 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nova Scotia
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 471,559 | #13 |
| Sydney | 105,968 | #62 |
| Lower Sackville | 51,749 | #115 |
| Bedford | 21,474 | #216 |
| New Glasgow | 18,665 | #245 |
| Glace Bay | 16,915 | #267 |
Cities near Dartmouth
- Halifax471,559 people · ~3 km away
- Bedford21,474 people · ~9 km away
- Lower Sackville51,749 people · ~14 km away
- New Glasgow18,665 people · ~125 km away
- Charlottetown38,809 people · ~177 km away
- Dieppe27,304 people · ~179 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dartmouth?
Dartmouth has a population of 101,343 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Dartmouth in?
Dartmouth is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Is Dartmouth the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 955 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.