Béziers Population 2026
Béziers has a population of 74,081, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,081
Rank in France
#66
Coordinates
43.34°N, 3.21°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
617 km
383 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Occitanie
Cities near Béziers
- Agde23,001 people · ~21 km away
- Narbonne50,776 people · ~25 km away
- Sète40,736 people · ~39 km away
- Montpellier248,252 people · ~61 km away
- Carcassonne49,600 people · ~71 km away
- Perpignan110,706 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Béziers?
Béziers has a population of 74,081 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in France.
What region is Béziers in?
Béziers is located in Occitanie, France.
Is Béziers the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 617 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.