Lorient Population 2026
Lorient has a population of 58,112, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Brittany. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,112
Rank in France
#87
Coordinates
47.75°N, 3.37°W
~10 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
441 km
274 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brittany
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Rennes | 227,830 | #12 |
| Brest | 144,899 | #26 |
| Quimper | 63,849 | #74 |
| Vannes | 54,020 | #99 |
| Saint-Brieuc | 52,774 | #111 |
| Saint-Malo | 50,676 | #121 |
| Lanester | 24,352 | #351 |
| Fougères | 23,719 | #366 |
Cities near Lorient
FAQ
What is the population of Lorient?
Lorient has a population of 58,112 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in France.
What region is Lorient in?
Lorient is located in Brittany, France.
Is Lorient the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 441 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.