Rouen Population 2026
Rouen has a population of 116,331, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Normandy. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
116,331
Rank in France
#35
Coordinates
49.44°N, 1.10°E
~21 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
112 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Normandy
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Le Havre | 185,972 | #14 |
| Caen | 110,624 | #39 |
| Évreux | 57,795 | #91 |
| Dieppe | 35,707 | #207 |
| Alençon | 30,786 | #255 |
| Sotteville-lès-Rouen | 30,619 | #256 |
| Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | 28,953 | #281 |
| Cherbourg | 26,655 | #314 |
Cities near Rouen
- Sotteville-lès-Rouen30,619 people · ~4 km away
- Le Grand-Quevilly26,522 people · ~6 km away
- Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray28,953 people · ~7 km away
- Louviers19,220 people · ~26 km away
- Évreux57,795 people · ~47 km away
- Vernon26,037 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rouen?
Rouen has a population of 116,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in France.
What region is Rouen in?
Rouen is located in Normandy, France.
Is Rouen the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 112 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.