Marseille Population 2026
Marseille has a population of 877,215, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Roughly 1.3% of France's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
877,215
Rank in France
#2
Coordinates
43.30°N, 5.38°E
~28 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
661 km
410 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Nice | 342,669 | #5 |
| Toulon | 168,701 | #18 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 146,821 | #24 |
| Avignon | 89,769 | #46 |
| Antibes | 76,393 | #61 |
| Cannes | 74,545 | #64 |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 62,330 | #78 |
| Juan-les-Pins | 60,000 | #84 |
Cities near Marseille
- Aubagne44,844 people · ~15 km away
- Aix-en-Provence146,821 people · ~26 km away
- Martigues45,749 people · ~29 km away
- Pertuis19,926 people · ~45 km away
- La Seyne-sur-Mer62,330 people · ~46 km away
- Toulon168,701 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marseille?
Marseille has a population of 877,215 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in France.
What region is Marseille in?
Marseille is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Marseille the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 661 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.