Vannes Population 2026
Vannes has a population of 54,020, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Brittany. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,020
Rank in France
#99
Coordinates
47.66°N, 2.76°W
~20 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
401 km
249 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brittany
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Rennes | 227,830 | #12 |
| Brest | 144,899 | #26 |
| Quimper | 63,849 | #74 |
| Lorient | 58,112 | #87 |
| Saint-Brieuc | 52,774 | #111 |
| Saint-Malo | 50,676 | #121 |
| Lanester | 24,352 | #351 |
| Fougères | 23,719 | #366 |
Cities near Vannes
- Lanester24,352 people · ~45 km away
- Lorient58,112 people · ~47 km away
- Pontivy16,752 people · ~48 km away
- Ploemeur20,652 people · ~51 km away
- Saint-Nazaire67,054 people · ~59 km away
- Concarneau21,397 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vannes?
Vannes has a population of 54,020 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in France.
What region is Vannes in?
Vannes is located in Brittany, France.
Is Vannes the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 401 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.