Moncton Population 2026
Moncton has a population of 86,106, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in New Brunswick. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,106
Rank in Canada
#83
Coordinates
46.09°N, 64.80°W
~30 m elevation · America/Moncton
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
849 km
527 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Brunswick
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John | 71,808 | #95 |
| Fredericton | 63,116 | #103 |
| Dieppe | 27,304 | #185 |
| Riverview | 20,584 | #225 |
| Quispamsis | 18,768 | #244 |
| Miramichi | 17,537 | #255 |
| Edmundston | 16,580 | #273 |
| Lutes Mountain | 16,311 | #276 |
Cities near Moncton
- Riverview20,584 people · ~5 km away
- Dieppe27,304 people · ~9 km away
- Lutes Mountain16,311 people · ~10 km away
- Quispamsis18,768 people · ~117 km away
- Miramichi17,537 people · ~117 km away
- Charlottetown38,809 people · ~130 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moncton?
Moncton has a population of 86,106 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Moncton in?
Moncton is located in New Brunswick, Canada.
Is Moncton the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 849 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.