Saint-Étienne Population 2026
Saint-Étienne has a population of 176,280, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.3% of France's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,280
Rank in France
#17
Coordinates
45.43°N, 4.39°E
~529 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
410 km
255 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
| Annecy | 49,232 | #126 |
Cities near Saint-Étienne
- Firminy17,902 people · ~9 km away
- Saint-Chamond38,014 people · ~11 km away
- Annonay18,423 people · ~31 km away
- Montbrison16,164 people · ~32 km away
- Vienne32,293 people · ~39 km away
- Vénissieux57,584 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint-Étienne?
Saint-Étienne has a population of 176,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in France.
What region is Saint-Étienne in?
Saint-Étienne is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Saint-Étienne the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 410 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.