Greater Sudbury Population 2026
Greater Sudbury has a population of 166,004, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.4% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,004
Rank in Canada
#33
Coordinates
46.49°N, 80.99°W
~266 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
426 km
265 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Greater Sudbury
- Valley East17,451 people · ~17 km away
- North Bay50,396 people · ~118 km away
- Huntsville19,816 people · ~188 km away
- Bracebridge16,010 people · ~208 km away
- Midland24,353 people · ~212 km away
- Owen Sound21,341 people · ~214 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Greater Sudbury?
Greater Sudbury has a population of 166,004 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Greater Sudbury in?
Greater Sudbury is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Greater Sudbury the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 426 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.