Montreux Population 2026

Montreux has a population of 25,984, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Vaud. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Montreux (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

25,984

Rank in Switzerland

#26

Coordinates

46.43°N, 6.91°E

~403 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

70 km

43 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vaud

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Lausanne	139,111	#4
Yverdon-les-Bains	30,157	#24
Renens	20,927	#36
Vevey	19,891	#41
Nyon	16,797	#56
Pully	16,263	#62
Morges	15,705	#70

Cities near Montreux

Vevey19,891 people · ~6 km away
Monthey17,777 people · ~20 km away
Pully16,263 people · ~21 km away
Lausanne139,111 people · ~23 km away
Bulle23,438 people · ~23 km away
Renens20,927 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Montreux?

Montreux has a population of 25,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Montreux in?

Montreux is located in Vaud, Switzerland.

Is Montreux the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 70 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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