Toulouse Population 2026

Toulouse has a population of 511,684, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.8% of France's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

Location of Toulouse (capital Paris shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

511,684

Rank in France

Coordinates

43.60°N, 1.44°E

~150 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

588 km

365 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Occitanie

City	Population	Rank in France
Montpellier	248,252	#10
Nîmes	148,236	#22
Perpignan	110,706	#38
Béziers	74,081	#66
Montauban	52,434	#112
Albi	52,409	#114
Tarbes	52,106	#115
Narbonne	50,776	#120

Cities near Toulouse

Blagnac24,263 people · ~6 km away
Colomiers31,363 people · ~9 km away
Tournefeuille29,124 people · ~10 km away
Muret24,313 people · ~19 km away
Montauban52,434 people · ~47 km away
Pamiers16,997 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Toulouse?

Toulouse has a population of 511,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in France.

What region is Toulouse in?

Toulouse is located in Occitanie, France.

Is Toulouse the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 588 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.

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