Nantes Population 2026
Nantes has a population of 325,070, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. Roughly 0.5% of France's population lives here. It is about 6.6× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
325,070
Rank in France
#6
Coordinates
47.22°N, 1.55°W
~19 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
342 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pays de la Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Angers | 168,279 | #19 |
| Le Mans | 144,515 | #27 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 67,054 | #70 |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 59,410 | #86 |
| Cholet | 53,160 | #108 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
| Rezé | 39,248 | #180 |
Cities near Nantes
- Rezé39,248 people · ~3 km away
- Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire29,238 people · ~4 km away
- Saint-Herblain46,898 people · ~7 km away
- Challans18,947 people · ~48 km away
- Saint-Nazaire67,054 people · ~51 km away
- Cholet53,160 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nantes?
Nantes has a population of 325,070 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in France.
What region is Nantes in?
Nantes is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Nantes the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 342 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.