Yellowknife Population 2026
Yellowknife has a population of 20,340, making it the #229 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Northwest Territories. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 137× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,340
Rank in Canada
#229
Coordinates
62.45°N, 114.37°W
~252 m elevation · America/Edmonton
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,087 km
1,917 miles, straight line
Cities near Yellowknife
- Fort McMurray66,573 people · ~659 km away
- Fort St. John21,465 people · ~781 km away
- Grande Prairie70,385 people · ~849 km away
- St. Albert57,719 people · ~982 km away
- Edmonton1,010,899 people · ~991 km away
- Stony Plain17,993 people · ~992 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yellowknife?
Yellowknife has a population of 20,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #229 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Yellowknife in?
Yellowknife is located in Northwest Territories, Canada.
Is Yellowknife the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,087 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.