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Paris is the capital city of France with a population of 2,113,705 inhabitants, making it a major urban center. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.
Notable personalities born in Paris include: Voltaire, Molière, Jean-Paul Sartre, Nicolas Sarkozy, Sarah Bernhardt.
Paris in France
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Paris Population Evolution
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1801 | 546,856 | |
| 1954 | 2,850,189 | +421.2% |
| 1999 | 2,125,246 | -25.4% |
| 2018 | 2,175,601 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 2,113,705 | -2.8% |
Interactive Map of Paris
What to see in Paris
avenue des Champs-Élysées
boulevardavenue in Paris, France
Eiffel Tower
tourist attractiontower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
Louvre Museum
art museumart and archeology museum in Paris, France
Notre-Dame de Paris
minor basilicacathedral in Paris
Musée d'Orsay
art museumart museum in Paris, France
Bastille
castleformer fortress in Paris, France
Famous People Born in Paris
Molière
French playwright and actor
Voltaire
French writer, historian and philosopher
Charles Baudelaire
French poet and critic
Émile Zola
French novelist, journalist, playwright, and poet
Claude Monet
French painter
Sarah Bernhardt
French stage actress, painter and sculptor
Anatole France
French writer
Marcel Proust
French novelist, critic and essayist
Jean-Paul Sartre
French existentialist philosopher
Simone de Beauvoir
French philosopher, social theorist and activist
Édith Piaf
French singer
Jacques Chirac
President of France from 1995 to 2007
Sister Cities of Paris
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 🇮🇹 Italy | 2,748,109 |
Books about Paris
DK Paris (Travel Guide)
A highly visual and practical travel guide featuring detailed maps, itineraries, and expert recommendations for exploring Paris’s top attractions, neighborhoods, and museums.
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The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris
A personal and affectionate walking tour of Paris that mixes memoir, cultural history, and literary insight as the author explores the city on foot.
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Paris to the Moon
A collection of essays written during the author’s years living in Paris, blending humor and reflection on everyday life, culture, and the city’s rhythms.
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What Is the Population of Paris in 2026?
The population of Paris in 2026 is estimated to 2,049,300 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.