Brest Population 2026
Brest has a population of 144,899, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Brittany. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,899
Rank in France
#26
Coordinates
48.39°N, 4.49°W
~49 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
505 km
314 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brittany
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Rennes | 227,830 | #12 |
| Quimper | 63,849 | #74 |
| Lorient | 58,112 | #87 |
| Vannes | 54,020 | #99 |
| Saint-Brieuc | 52,774 | #111 |
| Saint-Malo | 50,676 | #121 |
| Lanester | 24,352 | #351 |
| Fougères | 23,719 | #366 |
Cities near Brest
- Douarnenez16,590 people · ~35 km away
- Quimper63,849 people · ~52 km away
- Morlaix17,516 people · ~53 km away
- Concarneau21,397 people · ~71 km away
- Lannion21,473 people · ~85 km away
- Ploemeur20,652 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brest?
Brest has a population of 144,899 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in France.
What region is Brest in?
Brest is located in Brittany, France.
Is Brest the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 505 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.