Forbach Population 2026
Forbach has a population of 21,358, making it the #417 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 100× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,358
Rank in France
#417
Coordinates
49.19°N, 6.89°E
~208 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
333 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| Metz | 123,914 | #33 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Nancy | 105,058 | #41 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
Cities near Forbach
- Sarreguemines24,446 people · ~15 km away
- Metz123,914 people · ~53 km away
- Montigny-lès-Metz26,369 people · ~55 km away
- Thionville44,311 people · ~56 km away
- Lunéville21,582 people · ~72 km away
- Nancy105,058 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Forbach?
Forbach has a population of 21,358 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #417 biggest city in France.
What region is Forbach in?
Forbach is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Forbach the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 333 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.