Whitby Population 2026
Whitby has a population of 138,501, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
138,501
Rank in Canada
#46
Coordinates
43.88°N, 78.93°W
~87 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
307 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Whitby
- Oshawa175,383 people · ~7 km away
- Ajax119,677 people · ~9 km away
- Pickering91,771 people · ~16 km away
- Bowmanville39,371 people · ~20 km away
- Markham338,503 people · ~27 km away
- Willowdale79,440 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Whitby?
Whitby has a population of 138,501 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Whitby in?
Whitby is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Whitby the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 307 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.