Avignon Population 2026
Avignon has a population of 89,769, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,769
Rank in France
#46
Coordinates
43.95°N, 4.81°E
~31 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
577 km
358 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 |
| Antibes | 76,393 | #61 |
| Cannes | 74,545 | #64 |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 62,330 | #78 |
| Juan-les-Pins | 60,000 | #84 |
Cities near Avignon
- Orange30,530 people · ~21 km away
- Cavaillon26,689 people · ~22 km away
- Carpentras29,709 people · ~23 km away
- Bagnols-sur-Cèze19,640 people · ~28 km away
- Arles53,431 people · ~33 km away
- Nîmes148,236 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Avignon?
Avignon has a population of 89,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in France.
What region is Avignon in?
Avignon is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Avignon the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 577 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.