Bergamo Population 2026
Bergamo has a population of 121,200, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
121,200
Rank in Italy
#32
Coordinates
45.70°N, 9.67°E
~249 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
481 km
299 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lombardy
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | 1,371,498 | #2 |
| Brescia | 200,423 | #15 |
| Monza | 124,398 | #30 |
| Como | 84,808 | #57 |
| Busto Arsizio | 83,405 | #58 |
| Sesto San Giovanni | 81,822 | #59 |
| Varese | 80,588 | #64 |
| Cinisello Balsamo | 75,943 | #71 |
Cities near Bergamo
- Seriate23,552 people · ~5 km away
- Dalmine22,881 people · ~7 km away
- Palazzolo sull'Oglio17,973 people · ~20 km away
- Treviglio24,937 people · ~20 km away
- Romano di Lombardia17,549 people · ~21 km away
- Lecco46,580 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bergamo?
Bergamo has a population of 121,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Bergamo in?
Bergamo is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Bergamo the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 481 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.