Bari Population 2026

Bari has a population of 316,491, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. Roughly 0.5% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bari (capital Rome shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

316,491

Rank in Italy

Coordinates

41.12°N, 16.87°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

373 km

232 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Apulia

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Taranto	198,585	#16
Foggia	137,032	#26
Andria	99,784	#45
Barletta	93,279	#48
Brindisi	87,141	#53
Lecce	80,695	#63
Altamura	70,539	#81
Molfetta	59,557	#100

Cities near Bari

Bitonto51,661 people · ~15 km away
Molfetta59,557 people · ~24 km away
Bisceglie55,385 people · ~34 km away
Corato46,505 people · ~39 km away
Trani53,981 people · ~42 km away
Altamura70,539 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bari?

Bari has a population of 316,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Bari in?

Bari is located in Apulia, Italy.

Is Bari the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 373 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.

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