Annecy Population 2026
Annecy has a population of 49,232, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,232
Rank in France
#126
Coordinates
45.91°N, 6.13°E
~452 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
434 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
Cities near Annecy
- Annecy-le-Vieux21,521 people · ~2 km away
- Aix-les-Bains27,651 people · ~29 km away
- Annemasse28,275 people · ~33 km away
- Albertville19,113 people · ~33 km away
- Cluses19,789 people · ~39 km away
- Chambéry61,640 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Annecy?
Annecy has a population of 49,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in France.
What region is Annecy in?
Annecy is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Annecy the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 434 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.