Grenoble Population 2026
Grenoble has a population of 158,552, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
158,552
Rank in France
#21
Coordinates
45.18°N, 5.71°E
~218 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
482 km
299 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
| Annecy | 49,232 | #126 |
Cities near Grenoble
- Fontaine24,588 people · ~3 km away
- Échirolles33,088 people · ~4 km away
- Saint-Martin-d'Hères35,528 people · ~4 km away
- Chambéry61,640 people · ~46 km away
- Romans-sur-Isère35,002 people · ~53 km away
- Aix-les-Bains27,651 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Grenoble?
Grenoble has a population of 158,552 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in France.
What region is Grenoble in?
Grenoble is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Grenoble the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 482 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.