Arles Population 2026
Arles has a population of 53,431, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,431
Rank in France
#105
Coordinates
43.68°N, 4.63°E
~24 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
602 km
374 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 877,215 | #2 |
| Nice | 342,669 | #5 |
| Toulon | 168,701 | #18 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 146,821 | #24 |
| Avignon | 89,769 | #46 |
| Antibes | 76,393 | #61 |
| Cannes | 74,545 | #64 |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 62,330 | #78 |
Cities near Arles
FAQ
What is the population of Arles?
Arles has a population of 53,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in France.
What region is Arles in?
Arles is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Arles the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 602 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.