Nancy Population 2026
Nancy has a population of 105,058, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,058
Rank in France
#41
Coordinates
48.68°N, 6.18°E
~212 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
282 km
175 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| Metz | 123,914 | #33 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
| Châlons-en-Champagne | 51,257 | #119 |
Cities near Nancy
- Laxou16,323 people · ~3 km away
- Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy31,785 people · ~3 km away
- Toul17,680 people · ~22 km away
- Lunéville21,582 people · ~25 km away
- Montigny-lès-Metz26,369 people · ~46 km away
- Metz123,914 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nancy?
Nancy has a population of 105,058 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in France.
What region is Nancy in?
Nancy is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Nancy the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 282 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.