Belfort Population 2026
Belfort has a population of 54,562, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Bourgogne. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,562
Rank in France
#97
Coordinates
47.64°N, 6.85°E
~362 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
360 km
224 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bourgogne
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Dijon | 159,941 | #20 |
| Besançon | 128,426 | #32 |
| Chalon-sur-Saône | 47,251 | #133 |
| Nevers | 43,988 | #155 |
| Auxerre | 41,516 | #166 |
| Mâcon | 35,484 | #212 |
| Saint-Leu | 29,278 | #275 |
| Montbéliard | 28,865 | #284 |
Cities near Belfort
- Montbéliard28,865 people · ~15 km away
- Audincourt15,577 people · ~18 km away
- Mulhouse111,430 people · ~38 km away
- Illzach15,457 people · ~40 km away
- Wittenheim15,747 people · ~40 km away
- Saint-Louis20,871 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belfort?
Belfort has a population of 54,562 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in France.
What region is Belfort in?
Belfort is located in Bourgogne, France.
Is Belfort the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 360 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.