Thionville Population 2026
Thionville has a population of 44,311, making it the #152 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,311
Rank in France
#152
Coordinates
49.36°N, 6.16°E
~155 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| 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 |
Cities near Thionville
- Metz123,914 people · ~27 km away
- Montigny-lès-Metz26,369 people · ~29 km away
- Forbach21,358 people · ~56 km away
- Verdun21,798 people · ~61 km away
- Sarreguemines24,446 people · ~71 km away
- Nancy105,058 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thionville?
Thionville has a population of 44,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #152 biggest city in France.
What region is Thionville in?
Thionville is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Thionville the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 283 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.