Pickering Population 2026
Pickering has a population of 91,771, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
91,771
Rank in Canada
#75
Coordinates
43.90°N, 79.13°W
~214 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
319 km
198 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Pickering
- Ajax119,677 people · ~10 km away
- Markham338,503 people · ~11 km away
- Whitby138,501 people · ~16 km away
- Oshawa175,383 people · ~23 km away
- Richmond Hill202,022 people · ~25 km away
- Willowdale79,440 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pickering?
Pickering has a population of 91,771 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Pickering in?
Pickering is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Pickering the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 319 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.