Créteil Population 2026
Créteil has a population of 84,833, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Île-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,833
Rank in France
#53
Coordinates
48.79°N, 2.47°E
~49 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Île-de-France
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,138,551 | #1 |
| Marne La Vallée | 318,325 | #7 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 183,430 | #15 |
| Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont | 178,691 | #16 |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 146,598 | #25 |
| Montreuil | 111,240 | #37 |
| Boulogne-Billancourt | 108,782 | #40 |
| Argenteuil | 101,475 | #42 |
Cities near Créteil
- Saint-Maur-des-Fossés75,402 people · ~2 km away
- Champigny-sur-Marne76,726 people · ~3 km away
- Vitry-sur-Seine81,001 people · ~5 km away
- Ivry-sur-Seine57,897 people · ~6 km away
- Gare75,580 people · ~8 km away
- Montreuil111,240 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Créteil?
Créteil has a population of 84,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in France.
What region is Créteil in?
Créteil is located in Île-de-France, France.
Is Créteil the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 11 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.