Sydney Population 2026
Sydney has a population of 105,968, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Nova Scotia. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,968
Rank in Canada
#62
Coordinates
46.14°N, 60.18°W
~6 m elevation · America/Glace_Bay
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
1,204 km
748 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nova Scotia
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 471,559 | #13 |
| Dartmouth | 101,343 | #71 |
| Lower Sackville | 51,749 | #115 |
| Bedford | 21,474 | #216 |
| New Glasgow | 18,665 | #245 |
| Glace Bay | 16,915 | #267 |
Cities near Sydney
- Glace Bay16,915 people · ~19 km away
- New Glasgow18,665 people · ~201 km away
- Charlottetown38,809 people · ~227 km away
- Dartmouth101,343 people · ~311 km away
- Lower Sackville51,749 people · ~312 km away
- Halifax471,559 people · ~313 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sydney?
Sydney has a population of 105,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Sydney in?
Sydney is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Is Sydney the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 1,204 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.