Barrie Population 2026
Barrie has a population of 147,829, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.4% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,829
Rank in Canada
#37
Coordinates
44.40°N, 79.67°W
~269 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Barrie
FAQ
What is the population of Barrie?
Barrie has a population of 147,829 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Barrie in?
Barrie is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Barrie the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 332 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.