Ancona Population 2026
Ancona has a population of 89,994, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in The Marches. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,994
Rank in Italy
#51
Coordinates
43.61°N, 13.51°E
~16 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
207 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in The Marches
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Pesaro | 77,241 | #68 |
| Fano | 60,978 | #95 |
| San Benedetto del Tronto | 45,873 | #155 |
| Civitanova Marche | 42,251 | #173 |
| Ascoli Piceno | 41,741 | #177 |
| Jesi | 36,985 | #204 |
| Senigallia | 30,882 | #264 |
| Macerata | 30,842 | #267 |
Cities near Ancona
- Falconara Marittima25,948 people · ~9 km away
- Jesi36,985 people · ~24 km away
- Senigallia30,882 people · ~27 km away
- Macerata30,842 people · ~35 km away
- Civitanova Marche42,251 people · ~38 km away
- Porto Sant'Elpidio22,233 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ancona?
Ancona has a population of 89,994 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Ancona in?
Ancona is located in The Marches, Italy.
Is Ancona the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 207 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.