This statistic shows the ten largest cities in Italy in 2025. In 2025, around 2.75 million people lived in Rome, making it the largest city in Italy. Population of Italy Italy has high population figures and a high population density in comparison to other European countries. A vast majority of Italians lives in urban areas and in the metropolises (as can be seen in this statistic), while other areas, such as the island Sardinia, are rather sparsely inhabited. After an increase a few years ago, Italy’s fertility rate, i.e. the average amount of children born to a woman of childbearing age, is now on a slow decline; however, it is still high enough to offset any significant effect the decrease might have on the country’s number of inhabitants. The median age of Italy’s population has been increasing rapidly over the past 50 years – which mirrors a lower mortality rate – and Italy is now among the countries with the highest life expectancy worldwide, only surpassed by two Asian countries, namely Japan and Hong Kong. Currently, the average life expectancy at birth in Italy is at about 83 years. Most of Italy’s population is of Roman Catholic faith. The country actually boasts one of the largest numbers of Catholics worldwide; other such countries include Brazil, Mexico and the United States. The central government of the Roman Catholic Church, the Holy See, is located in Vatican City in the heart of Italy’s capital and ruled by the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. Officially, Vatican City does not belong to Italy, but is a sovereign state with its own legislation and jurisdiction. It has about 600 inhabitants, who are almost exclusively members of the clergy or government officials.

Rome is the most populous city in Italy. With 2.75 million inhabitants, the capital of the country put ahead Milan and Naples. Compared to the number of citizens in 2012, the resident population of Rome increased by over 140,000 individuals. Regional data Rome is located in the center of Italy in the Lazio region. Lazio is the second-largest region in terms of population size after Lombardy. In 2024, the region counts roughly 5.7 million inhabitants, whereas Lombardy has over ten million individuals. The third-largest region is Campania, with 5.6 million people. Naples, the major center of Campania, has around 910,000 inhabitants at the beginning of 2024. Nevertheless, this city was, back in the 19th century, one of the largest cities in Western Europe. Tourism in Rome The Eternal City is also the main tourist destination in Italy and was the eighth most-visited city in Europe. The largest groups of international visitors in Rome came from the United States of America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Every year, more and more tourists also enjoy the best-known tourist attractions in Rome, like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill, which together recorded almost ten million visitors in 2022.

Naples is the Italian city with the highest population density. As of 2024, the largest south Italian city counts 7,800 inhabitants per square kilometer. Milan followed with 7,600 residents per square kilometer, whereas Rome, the largest Italian city, registered a population density of only 2,100 people, 5,700 inhabitants per square kilometer less than Naples.

Throughout the early modern period, the largest city in Italy was Naples. The middle ages saw many metropolitan areas along the Mediterranean grow to become the largest in Europe, as they developed into meeting ports for merchants travelling between the three continents. Italy, throughout this time, was not a unified country, but rather a collection of smaller states that had many cultural similarities, and political control of these cities regularly shifted over the given period. Across this time, the population of each city generally grew between each century, but a series of plague outbreaks in the 1600s devastated the populations of Italy's metropolitan areas, which can be observed here. Naples At the beginning of the 1500s, the Kingdom of Naples was taken under the control of the Spanish crown, where its capital grew to become the largest city in the newly-expanding Spanish Empire. Prosperity then grew in the 16th and 17th centuries, before the city's international importance declined in the 18th century. There is also a noticeable dip in Naples' population size between 1600 and 1700, due to an outbreak of plague in 1656 that almost halved the population. Today, Naples is just the third largest city in Italy, behind Rome and Milan. Rome Over 2,000 years ago, Rome became the first city in the world to have a population of more than one million people, and in 2021, it was Italy's largest city with a population of 2.8 million; however it did go through a period of great decline in the middle ages. After the Fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476CE, Rome's population dropped rapidly, below 100,000 inhabitants in 500CE. 1,000 years later, Rome was an important city in Europe as it was the seat of the Catholic Church, and it had a powerful banking sector, but its population was just 55,000 people as it did not have the same appeal for merchants or migrants held by the other port cities. A series of reforms by the Papacy in the late-1500s then saw significant improvements to infrastructure, housing, and sanitation, and living standards rose greatly. Over the following centuries, the Papacy consolidated its power in the center of the Italian peninsula, which brought stability to the region, and the city of Rome became a cultural center. Across this period, Rome's population grew almost three times larger, which was the highest level of growth of these cities.

Population in largest city in Italy was reported at 4331974 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Milan is the leading Italian city for waste sorting, with over 60 percent of waste sorted out of the total volume collected. While the volume of sorted waste in northern Italian cities is above 50 percent, this figure drops significantly in southern cities, such as Palermo (Sicily), where it amounted to only 18 percent in 2023. However, the share of waste sorted in Naples increased by roughly 10 percentage points between 2020 and 2021.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Italy was reported at 10.19 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Rome is the largest Italian metropolitan area. As of 2024, the urban area of the capital city has a population of around 4.23 million people. Milan and Naples follow with 3.25 million and 2.97 million people, respectively. In terms of inhabitants per square kilometer, Naples, located in the south, has the highest population density. Rome, Milan, and Naples are also Italy's largest cities.

Italy IT: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 8.953 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.920 % for 2016. Italy IT: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.946 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.181 % in 1972 and a record low of 8.240 % in 1960. Italy IT: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted Average;

In 2024, the top city for startups in Italy is *****, with a total score of *****, surpassing Rome by ****** the score. ***** ranked twelfth in the European Union and is the sole Italian city included in the global top-100. Other leading Italian cities for startups are Rome, Turin, and Florence.

Our analysis focuses on seven metropolitan cities across Italy. Here, we report the number of spatial cells of the mobile phone network and the population (in thousands) of each of these cities split across 6 age groups. Population data is retrieved from the 2011 Italian census and comprises all the census sections within the phone cells considered for each city. It is important to highlight that in each cell of the network there can be several mobile phone users, thus we cannot estimate the fraction of the census population included in our data set. Note that the age groups provided by the Italian census do not perfectly match those of the Telecom Italia dataset.

the table contains data relating to the 2010 tax year of taxable income according to the percentage of taxpayers according to some income bands of large cities; Italian.

Italy IT: Population in Largest City data was reported at 3,755,830.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,737,750.000 Person for 2016. Italy IT: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 3,416,411.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,755,830.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 2,455,581.000 Person in 1960. Italy IT: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

Rome was the Italian city with the highest number of chain hotel rooms in 2023. That year, chain hotels in the Italian capital offered nearly 26.5 thousand rooms. Milan and Venice followed on the list, with around 17.1 thousand and 7.6 thousand chain hotel rooms, respectively.

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The statistic shows the leading five Italian cities by number of startups in 2017. According to the figure, the city of Milan ranked first with over 1.1 thousand startups, followed by the city of Rome with 589 companies. According to the same source, Lombardy counted a total of 1.6 thousand startups, while the region of Lazio counted 679, meaning the great majority of startups in Lazio was based in Rome.

The Italian condominiums and apartments market, encompassing key cities like Rome, Milan, Venice, and Florence, exhibits robust growth potential. With a market size exceeding €XX million in 2025 (assuming a logical extrapolation from the provided CAGR and value unit), the sector is projected to experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 6.50% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several key drivers. Increased urbanization, particularly in major Italian cities, is significantly boosting demand for residential properties. Furthermore, a growing tourism sector, particularly in popular cities like Venice and Florence, fuels the demand for short-term rentals and investment properties. Rising disposable incomes and favorable government policies aimed at stimulating the real estate market also contribute to market expansion. However, challenges remain. High construction costs and a complex regulatory environment can hinder development. Furthermore, fluctuations in the broader Italian economy and potential interest rate hikes could impact investor confidence and overall market growth. Competition amongst established players like Facile Ristrutturare SPA, Impresa Tonon SPA, and others necessitates strategic innovation and efficient project management to maintain a competitive edge. The market segmentation by key cities highlights regional disparities in growth rates, reflecting variations in demographic trends and economic conditions. The forecast period from 2025 to 2033 presents significant opportunities for developers, investors, and construction companies alike, but careful consideration of the identified restraints is crucial for sustainable success. The segment analysis reveals that Rome and Milan, as Italy's largest cities, are likely to dominate the market share. Venice and Florence, due to their high tourism appeal, will also experience considerable growth, although potentially at a slower pace than the larger metropolitan areas. The "Other Cities" segment represents a significant portion of the market and should not be underestimated. Understanding the nuances within each city – including local regulations, economic factors, and unique market dynamics – is vital for targeted investment strategies. Analysis of historical data (2019-2024) provides critical insights into past market performance and trends, aiding in the development of accurate growth projections and risk mitigation strategies for stakeholders. The involvement of international players like Takenaka Europe GmbH underlines the increasing global interest in the Italian real estate market. Recent developments include: June 2022: Borgosesia purchased the full capital of Como 11 Srl, which owns 13 freshly renovated apartments in Milan's Corso Como, for EUR 7 million (USD 7.5 Million)., June 2022: DoveVivo, an Italian living firm, purchased ALTIDO, ensuring that it would emerge from the Covid crisis with a substantial infusion of capital and the ability to expand its inventory with an additional 51 properties through the combination of acquisitions.. Key drivers for this market are: 4., The growing number of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers globally has created a robust market for facade systems4.; Building owners and developers are placing greater emphasis on the overall performance of their structures. Potential restraints include: 4., High-quality facade materials and designs can be costly, making it challenging for some projects to meet budget constraint4.; Facades must comply with building codes and safety regulations, which can vary based on location. Notable trends are: Despite skyrocketing living expenses fueled by high inflation, average home prices in Italy rose..

Between 2010 and 2020, in Italy's Capital city, Rome, 42 natural disasters occurred. In particular, the count refers to the number of floodings, whirlwinds, and long droughts recorded in the city. Moreover, the number of events in Bari, in South Italy, added up to 41, the second largest amount among the Italian metropolitan cities in the list.

In a survey conducted in Italy, a large group of respondents stated that the hydrogeological instability in Italy was linked to the effects of climate change.

the table contains data relating to the 2010 tax year of the taxable income of the number of taxpayers and the population of large cities; Italian.

In 2020, the city of Lucca, in Tuscany, was the Italian city with the largest extension of pedestrian zone. Lucca had 6.73 square meters of pedestrian area per capita. The Northern Italian city of Venice ranked second with 5.17 square meters per every inhabitant, whereas Verbania, in the North as well, followed with 2.16 square meters.