Ottawa Population 2026 capital
Ottawa has a population of 1,017,449, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 2.5% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
Population (city proper)
1,017,449
Rank in Canada
#4
Coordinates
45.41°N, 75.70°W
~71 m elevation · America/Toronto
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Ottawa
- Ottawa South125,090 people · ~2 km away
- Gatineau300,045 people · ~7 km away
- Gloucester150,012 people · ~8 km away
- Aylmer56,542 people · ~9 km away
- Nepean180,000 people · ~9 km away
- Orléans125,937 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ottawa?
Ottawa has a population of 1,017,449 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Ottawa the capital of Canada?
Yes, Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
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.