Nîmes Population 2026
Nîmes has a population of 148,236, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,236
Rank in France
#22
Coordinates
43.84°N, 4.36°E
~57 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
579 km
360 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Occitanie
Cities near Nîmes
- Lunel26,588 people · ~25 km away
- Arles53,431 people · ~28 km away
- Avignon89,769 people · ~38 km away
- Alès42,410 people · ~39 km away
- Bagnols-sur-Cèze19,640 people · ~42 km away
- Montpellier248,252 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nîmes?
Nîmes has a population of 148,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in France.
What region is Nîmes in?
Nîmes is located in Occitanie, France.
Is Nîmes the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 579 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.