Kingston Population 2026
Kingston has a population of 132,485, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,485
Rank in Canada
#50
Coordinates
44.23°N, 76.48°W
~70 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Kingston
- Greater Napanee15,892 people · ~37 km away
- Prince Edward25,496 people · ~66 km away
- Belleville50,716 people · ~72 km away
- Brockville23,886 people · ~75 km away
- Nepean180,000 people · ~137 km away
- Cobourg18,099 people · ~138 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kingston?
Kingston has a population of 132,485 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Kingston in?
Kingston is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Kingston the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 145 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.