Oshawa Population 2026
Oshawa has a population of 175,383, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.4% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
175,383
Rank in Canada
#32
Coordinates
43.90°N, 78.85°W
~105 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
301 km
187 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Oshawa
- Whitby138,501 people · ~7 km away
- Bowmanville39,371 people · ~13 km away
- Ajax119,677 people · ~16 km away
- Pickering91,771 people · ~23 km away
- Markham338,503 people · ~34 km away
- Willowdale79,440 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oshawa?
Oshawa has a population of 175,383 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Oshawa in?
Oshawa is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Oshawa the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 301 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.