Sherbrooke Population 2026
Sherbrooke has a population of 129,447, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
129,447
Rank in Canada
#52
Coordinates
45.40°N, 71.90°W
~175 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
297 km
184 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| Québec | 531,902 | #12 |
| Laval | 438,366 | #14 |
| Gatineau | 300,045 | #19 |
| Longueuil | 229,330 | #25 |
| Saguenay | 148,886 | #35 |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 146,501 | #38 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 144,814 | #39 |
Cities near Sherbrooke
- Magog15,550 people · ~25 km away
- Granby66,222 people · ~65 km away
- Drummondville59,489 people · ~70 km away
- Victoriaville34,426 people · ~72 km away
- Saint-Hyacinthe50,326 people · ~86 km away
- Thetford-Mines25,704 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke has a population of 129,447 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Sherbrooke in?
Sherbrooke is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Sherbrooke the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 297 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.