Verdun Population 2026
Verdun has a population of 21,798, making it the #402 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 98× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,798
Rank in France
#402
Coordinates
49.16°N, 5.38°E
~220 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
224 km
139 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 Verdun
- Bar-le-Duc18,595 people · ~46 km away
- Montigny-lès-Metz26,369 people · ~56 km away
- Metz123,914 people · ~58 km away
- Thionville44,311 people · ~61 km away
- Toul17,680 people · ~65 km away
- Saint-Dizier31,918 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Verdun?
Verdun has a population of 21,798 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #402 biggest city in France.
What region is Verdun in?
Verdun is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Verdun the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 224 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.