Cannes Population 2026
Cannes has a population of 74,545, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,545
Rank in France
#64
Coordinates
43.55°N, 7.01°E
~11 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
690 km
428 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 877,215 | #2 |
| Nice | 342,669 | #5 |
| Toulon | 168,701 | #18 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 146,821 | #24 |
| Avignon | 89,769 | #46 |
| Antibes | 76,393 | #61 |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 62,330 | #78 |
| Juan-les-Pins | 60,000 | #84 |
Cities near Cannes
- Juan-les-Pins60,000 people · ~8 km away
- Antibes76,393 people · ~10 km away
- Grasse47,581 people · ~14 km away
- Fréjus53,098 people · ~26 km away
- Nice342,669 people · ~26 km away
- Draguignan38,573 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cannes?
Cannes has a population of 74,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in France.
What region is Cannes in?
Cannes is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Cannes the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 690 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.