Chambéry Population 2026
Chambéry has a population of 61,640, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,640
Rank in France
#80
Coordinates
45.57°N, 5.92°E
~279 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
454 km
282 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
| Annecy | 49,232 | #126 |
Cities near Chambéry
- Aix-les-Bains27,651 people · ~14 km away
- Albertville19,113 people · ~38 km away
- Annecy49,232 people · ~41 km away
- Annecy-le-Vieux21,521 people · ~43 km away
- Saint-Martin-d'Hères35,528 people · ~45 km away
- Fontaine24,588 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chambéry?
Chambéry has a population of 61,640 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in France.
What region is Chambéry in?
Chambéry is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Chambéry the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 454 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.