Oakville Population 2026
Oakville has a population of 213,759, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.5% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
213,759
Rank in Canada
#27
Coordinates
43.45°N, 79.68°W
~99 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
384 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Oakville
- Burlington186,948 people · ~14 km away
- Mississauga717,961 people · ~14 km away
- Milton132,979 people · ~18 km away
- Waterdown24,400 people · ~21 km away
- Etobicoke365,000 people · ~23 km away
- Hamilton569,353 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oakville?
Oakville has a population of 213,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Oakville in?
Oakville is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Oakville the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 384 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.