Le Havre Population 2026
Le Havre has a population of 185,972, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Normandy. Roughly 0.3% of France's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
185,972
Rank in France
#14
Coordinates
49.49°N, 0.11°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
178 km
111 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Normandy
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Rouen | 116,331 | #35 |
| Caen | 110,624 | #39 |
| Évreux | 57,795 | #91 |
| Dieppe | 35,707 | #207 |
| Alençon | 30,786 | #255 |
| Sotteville-lès-Rouen | 30,619 | #256 |
| Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | 28,953 | #281 |
| Cherbourg | 26,655 | #314 |
Cities near Le Havre
- Lisieux24,473 people · ~40 km away
- Hérouville-Saint-Clair24,258 people · ~43 km away
- Caen110,624 people · ~48 km away
- Bayeux15,963 people · ~63 km away
- Le Grand-Quevilly26,522 people · ~69 km away
- Sotteville-lès-Rouen30,619 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Le Havre?
Le Havre has a population of 185,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in France.
What region is Le Havre in?
Le Havre is located in Normandy, France.
Is Le Havre the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 178 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.