Dunkirk Population 2026
Dunkirk has a population of 86,263, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Hauts-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)
86,263
Rank in France
#49
Coordinates
51.03°N, 2.38°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
243 km
151 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hauts-de-France
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lille | 238,695 | #11 |
| Amiens | 143,086 | #28 |
| Roubaix | 99,507 | #43 |
| Tourcoing | 99,160 | #44 |
| Calais | 74,433 | #65 |
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 62,400 | #77 |
| Saint-Quentin | 55,407 | #95 |
| Beauvais | 53,393 | #106 |
Cities near Dunkirk
- Calais74,433 people · ~38 km away
- Boulogne-sur-Mer47,013 people · ~64 km away
- Tourcoing99,160 people · ~65 km away
- Lille238,695 people · ~65 km away
- Roubaix99,507 people · ~68 km away
- Villeneuve-d'Ascq62,400 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dunkirk?
Dunkirk has a population of 86,263 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in France.
What region is Dunkirk in?
Dunkirk is located in Hauts-de-France, France.
Is Dunkirk the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 243 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.