Bologna Population 2026
Bologna has a population of 394,843, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.7% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 5.9× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
394,843
Rank in Italy
#7
Coordinates
44.49°N, 11.34°E
~54 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
305 km
189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna
Cities near Bologna
- Casalecchio di Reno33,789 people · ~5 km away
- San Lazzaro22,350 people · ~6 km away
- Castel Maggiore16,068 people · ~9 km away
- Vignola22,397 people · ~26 km away
- Cento18,191 people · ~27 km away
- Imola69,953 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bologna?
Bologna has a population of 394,843 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Bologna in?
Bologna is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Bologna the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 305 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.