Niagara Falls Population 2026
Niagara Falls has a population of 99,818, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,818
Rank in Canada
#73
Coordinates
43.10°N, 79.07°W
~184 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
371 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Niagara Falls
- St. Catharines136,803 people · ~16 km away
- Welland52,293 people · ~20 km away
- Fort Erie30,710 people · ~25 km away
- Stoney Creek76,382 people · ~58 km away
- Oakville213,759 people · ~63 km away
- Hamilton569,353 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a population of 99,818 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Niagara Falls in?
Niagara Falls is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Niagara Falls the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 371 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.