Saint John Population 2026
Saint John has a population of 71,808, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in New Brunswick. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,808
Rank in Canada
#95
Coordinates
45.27°N, 66.06°W
~30 m elevation · America/Moncton
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
753 km
468 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Brunswick
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Moncton | 86,106 | #83 |
| 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 Saint John
- Saint John West15,255 people · ~2 km away
- Quispamsis18,768 people · ~19 km away
- Fredericton63,116 people · ~89 km away
- Riverview20,584 people · ~130 km away
- Lutes Mountain16,311 people · ~131 km away
- Moncton86,106 people · ~134 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint John?
Saint John has a population of 71,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Saint John in?
Saint John is located in New Brunswick, Canada.
Is Saint John the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 753 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.