Windsor Population 2026
Windsor has a population of 229,660, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.6% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
229,660
Rank in Canada
#24
Coordinates
42.30°N, 83.02°W
~190 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
681 km
423 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Windsor
- LaSalle32,721 people · ~7 km away
- Tecumseh23,229 people · ~11 km away
- Kingsville22,119 people · ~32 km away
- Leamington35,730 people · ~44 km away
- Chatham43,550 people · ~69 km away
- Sarnia72,125 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Windsor?
Windsor has a population of 229,660 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Windsor in?
Windsor is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Windsor the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 681 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.