Blois Population 2026
Blois has a population of 53,660, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Centre-Val de Loire. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,660
Rank in France
#103
Coordinates
47.59°N, 1.33°E
~109 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
159 km
99 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Val de Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Tours | 141,621 | #29 |
| Orléans | 116,344 | #34 |
| Bourges | 67,987 | #69 |
| Châteauroux | 53,301 | #107 |
| Chartres | 43,838 | #156 |
| Joué-lès-Tours | 37,466 | #196 |
| Dreux | 31,058 | #251 |
| Vierzon | 29,876 | #264 |
Cities near Blois
- Vendôme19,226 people · ~30 km away
- Romorantin-Lanthenay19,953 people · ~41 km away
- Saint-Pierre-des-Corps15,284 people · ~49 km away
- Saint-Avertin16,007 people · ~51 km away
- Tours141,621 people · ~52 km away
- Olivet22,604 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Blois?
Blois has a population of 53,660 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in France.
What region is Blois in?
Blois is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Is Blois the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 159 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.