Nice Population 2026
Nice has a population of 342,669, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Roughly 0.5% of France's population lives here. It is about 6.2× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
342,669
Rank in France
#5
Coordinates
43.70°N, 7.27°E
~25 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
686 km
426 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 877,215 | #2 |
| 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 Nice
- Antibes76,393 people · ~18 km away
- Juan-les-Pins60,000 people · ~19 km away
- Cannes74,545 people · ~26 km away
- Grasse47,581 people · ~28 km away
- Fréjus53,098 people · ~52 km away
- Draguignan38,573 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nice?
Nice has a population of 342,669 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in France.
What region is Nice in?
Nice is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Nice the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 686 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.