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Lyon

Lyon (1.8 million inhabitants): major city of France, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Lyon

Country	France
Population	1.8 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Lyon?

Lyon has a metropolitan population of 1.8 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Lyon located?

Lyon is in France. It is a major city of France.

What is Lyon known for?

Lyon is a major city of France. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the France factbook for the wider national picture.

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