Rennes Population 2026
Rennes has a population of 227,830, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Brittany. Roughly 0.3% of France's population lives here. It is about 9.4× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
227,830
Rank in France
#12
Coordinates
48.11°N, 1.67°W
~39 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
308 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brittany
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Brest | 144,899 | #26 |
| Quimper | 63,849 | #74 |
| Lorient | 58,112 | #87 |
| Vannes | 54,020 | #99 |
| Saint-Brieuc | 52,774 | #111 |
| Saint-Malo | 50,676 | #121 |
| Lanester | 24,352 | #351 |
| Fougères | 23,719 | #366 |
Cities near Rennes
- Cesson-Sévigné16,222 people · ~5 km away
- Vitré17,266 people · ~35 km away
- Fougères23,719 people · ~44 km away
- Saint-Malo50,676 people · ~65 km away
- Laval50,489 people · ~67 km away
- Mayenne15,583 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rennes?
Rennes has a population of 227,830 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in France.
What region is Rennes in?
Rennes is located in Brittany, France.
Is Rennes the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 308 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.