Strasbourg Population 2026
Strasbourg has a population of 274,845, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.4% of France's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
274,845
Rank in France
#8
Coordinates
48.58°N, 7.75°E
~147 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
397 km
247 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| 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 Strasbourg
- Schiltigheim32,289 people · ~3 km away
- Illkirch-Graffenstaden27,261 people · ~7 km away
- Haguenau38,721 people · ~26 km away
- Sélestat18,941 people · ~42 km away
- Colmar65,405 people · ~63 km away
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges24,628 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Strasbourg?
Strasbourg has a population of 274,845 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in France.
What region is Strasbourg in?
Strasbourg is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Strasbourg the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 397 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.