Bar-le-Duc Population 2026
Bar-le-Duc has a population of 18,595, making it the #493 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 115× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,595
Rank in France
#493
Coordinates
48.77°N, 5.16°E
~185 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
206 km
128 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| Metz | 123,914 | #33 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Nancy | 105,058 | #41 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
Cities near Bar-le-Duc
- Saint-Dizier31,918 people · ~22 km away
- Vitry-le-François17,250 people · ~43 km away
- Verdun21,798 people · ~46 km away
- Toul17,680 people · ~55 km away
- Châlons-en-Champagne51,257 people · ~61 km away
- Laxou16,323 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bar-le-Duc?
Bar-le-Duc has a population of 18,595 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #493 biggest city in France.
What region is Bar-le-Duc in?
Bar-le-Duc is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Bar-le-Duc the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 206 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.