Toulon Population 2026
Toulon has a population of 168,701, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Roughly 0.3% of France's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,701
Rank in France
#18
Coordinates
43.12°N, 5.93°E
~12 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
694 km
431 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 877,215 | #2 |
| Nice | 342,669 | #5 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 146,821 | #24 |
| Avignon | 89,769 | #46 |
| Antibes | 76,393 | #61 |
| Cannes | 74,545 | #64 |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 62,330 | #78 |
| Juan-les-Pins | 60,000 | #84 |
Cities near Toulon
- La Seyne-sur-Mer62,330 people · ~5 km away
- Hyères50,487 people · ~16 km away
- Aubagne44,844 people · ~35 km away
- Marseille877,215 people · ~48 km away
- Aix-en-Provence146,821 people · ~59 km away
- Draguignan38,573 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Toulon?
Toulon has a population of 168,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in France.
What region is Toulon in?
Toulon is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Toulon the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 694 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.