Niort Population 2026
Niort has a population of 54,660, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,660
Rank in France
#96
Coordinates
46.32°N, 0.46°W
~21 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
351 km
218 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Aquitaine
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | 265,328 | #9 |
| Limoges | 141,176 | #30 |
| Poitiers | 85,960 | #50 |
| Pau | 82,697 | #54 |
| La Rochelle | 76,810 | #58 |
| Mérignac | 69,791 | #68 |
| Pessac | 57,944 | #89 |
| Brive-la-Gaillarde | 53,466 | #104 |
Cities near Niort
- Fontenay-le-Comte16,316 people · ~31 km away
- La Rochelle76,810 people · ~56 km away
- Rochefort29,427 people · ~58 km away
- Bressuire20,743 people · ~58 km away
- Saintes29,512 people · ~65 km away
- Poitiers85,960 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Niort?
Niort has a population of 54,660 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in France.
What region is Niort in?
Niort is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is Niort the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 351 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.