Reims Population 2026
Reims has a population of 196,565, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.3% of France's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
196,565
Rank in France
#13
Coordinates
49.27°N, 4.03°E
~88 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Metz | 123,914 | #33 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Nancy | 105,058 | #41 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
| Châlons-en-Champagne | 51,257 | #119 |
Cities near Reims
- Épernay27,082 people · ~26 km away
- Châlons-en-Champagne51,257 people · ~43 km away
- Laon28,688 people · ~44 km away
- Château-Thierry15,938 people · ~52 km away
- Soissons31,100 people · ~53 km away
- Tergnier15,475 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Reims?
Reims has a population of 196,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in France.
What region is Reims in?
Reims is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Reims the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 131 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.