Largest Cities in Grand Est

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · France · Grand Est

Largest Cities — Grand Est

1 Strasbourg 274,845

2 Reims 196,565

3 Metz 123,914

4 Mulhouse 111,430

5 Nancy 105,058

6 Colmar 65,405

7 Troyes 60,785

8 Charleville-Mézières 52,415

9 Châlons-en-Champagne 51,257

10 Thionville 44,311

11 Épinal 39,518

12 Haguenau 38,721

13 Schiltigheim 32,289

14 Saint-Dizier 31,918

15 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 31,785

16 Chaumont 28,981

17 Illkirch-Graffenstaden 27,261

18 Épernay 27,082

19 Montigny-lès-Metz 26,369

20 Saint-Dié-des-Vosges 24,628

21 Sarreguemines 24,446

22 Verdun 21,798

23 Lunéville 21,582

24 Forbach 21,358

25 Saint-Louis 20,871

26 Sedan 20,620

27 Sélestat 18,941

28 Bar-le-Duc 18,595

29 Saint-Avold 18,281

30 Toul 17,680

31 Bischheim 17,434

32 Lingolsheim 17,284

33 Vitry-le-François 17,250

34 Laxou 16,323

35 Villers-lès-Nancy 15,899

36 Wittenheim 15,747

37 Yutz 15,659

38 Hayange 15,501

39 Illzach 15,457

40 Pont-à-Mousson 15,411

41 Longwy 14,695

42 Sarrebourg 14,677

43 La Chapelle-Saint-Luc 14,623

44 Romilly-sur-Seine 14,566

45 Freyming-Merlebach 14,507

46 Creutzwald 14,416

47 Woippy 13,721

48 Rixheim 13,608

49 Stiring-Wendel 13,085

50 Riedisheim 12,724

51 Kingersheim 12,690

52 Guebwiller 12,548

53 Saverne 12,439

54 Bischwiller 12,308

55 Fameck 12,291

56 Obernai 12,138

57 Ostwald 11,261

58 Saint-André-les-Vergers 11,203

59 Sainte-Savine 11,172

60 Cernay 11,127

61 Saint-Max 11,123

62 Marly 10,997

63 Rombas 10,942

64 Hœnheim 10,921

65 Florange 10,758

66 Jarville-la-Malgrange 10,248

67 Behren-lès-Forbach 10,225

68 Wittelsheim 10,220

69 Tinqueux 10,197

70 Amnéville 10,162

71 Gérardmer 10,084

72 Molsheim 9,953

73 Maizières-lès-Metz 9,845

74 Villerupt 9,763

75 Hombourg-Haut 9,702

76 Erstein 9,647

77 Brumath 9,459

78 Remiremont 9,339

79 Dombasle-sur-Meurthe 9,256

80 Maxéville 9,226

81 Moyeuvre-Grande 9,099

82 Hagondange 9,039

83 Wissembourg 8,800

84 Jarny 8,704

85 Langres 8,638

86 Golbey 8,623

87 Mont-Saint-Martin 8,509

88 Rethel 8,505

89 Thann 8,429

90 Pfastatt 8,354

91 Talange 8,175

92 Malzéville 8,095

93 Essey-lès-Nancy 8,090

94 Neufchâteau 8,047

95 Thaon-les-Vosges 8,009

96 Revin 7,960

97 Wintzenheim 7,845

98 Tomblaine 7,703

99 Saint-Nicolas-de-Port 7,653

100 Givet 7,448

The largest cities in Grand Est represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Strasbourg leads with a population of 274,845, followed by Reims and Metz. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 44 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Strasbourg's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 44 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 12,724 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 811,812.

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