Bordeaux Population 2026
Bordeaux has a population of 265,328, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.4% of France's population lives here. It is about 8.1× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
265,328
Rank in France
#9
Coordinates
44.84°N, 0.58°W
~20 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
499 km
310 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Aquitaine
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Limoges | 141,176 | #30 |
| Poitiers | 85,960 | #50 |
| Pau | 82,697 | #54 |
| La Rochelle | 76,810 | #58 |
| Mérignac | 69,791 | #68 |
| Pessac | 57,944 | #89 |
| Niort | 54,660 | #96 |
| Brive-la-Gaillarde | 53,466 | #104 |
Cities near Bordeaux
FAQ
What is the population of Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a population of 265,328 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in France.
What region is Bordeaux in?
Bordeaux is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is Bordeaux the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 499 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.