Metz Population 2026
Metz has a population of 123,914, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,914
Rank in France
#33
Coordinates
49.12°N, 6.17°E
~182 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
281 km
175 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Nancy | 105,058 | #41 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
| Châlons-en-Champagne | 51,257 | #119 |
Cities near Metz
- Montigny-lès-Metz26,369 people · ~3 km away
- Thionville44,311 people · ~27 km away
- Nancy105,058 people · ~48 km away
- Laxou16,323 people · ~48 km away
- Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy31,785 people · ~51 km away
- Toul17,680 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Metz?
Metz has a population of 123,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in France.
What region is Metz in?
Metz is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Metz the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 281 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.