Versailles Population 2026
Versailles has a population of 85,416, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Île-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,416
Rank in France
#51
Coordinates
48.80°N, 2.13°E
~140 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
17 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Île-de-France
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,138,551 | #1 |
| Marne La Vallée | 318,325 | #7 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 183,430 | #15 |
| Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont | 178,691 | #16 |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 146,598 | #25 |
| Montreuil | 111,240 | #37 |
| Boulogne-Billancourt | 108,782 | #40 |
| Argenteuil | 101,475 | #42 |
Cities near Versailles
- Boulogne-Billancourt108,782 people · ~9 km away
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines146,598 people · ~9 km away
- Saint-Germain-en-Laye41,142 people · ~11 km away
- Nanterre86,719 people · ~11 km away
- Courbevoie85,158 people · ~14 km away
- Massy38,768 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Versailles?
Versailles has a population of 85,416 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in France.
What region is Versailles in?
Versailles is located in Île-de-France, France.
Is Versailles the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 17 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.