Caserta Population 2026
Caserta has a population of 72,844, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Campania. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,844
Rank in Italy
#78
Coordinates
41.07°N, 14.33°E
~68 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
177 km
110 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Campania
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Naples | 909,048 | #3 |
| Salerno | 125,797 | #29 |
| Torre del Greco | 85,332 | #55 |
| Pozzuoli | 81,231 | #61 |
| Giugliano in Campania | 80,269 | #65 |
| Fuorigrotta | 76,521 | #69 |
| Casoria | 73,918 | #76 |
| Castellammare di Stabia | 66,164 | #86 |
Cities near Caserta
- Marcianise40,239 people · ~5 km away
- Maddaloni34,546 people · ~6 km away
- Santa Maria Capua Vetere31,743 people · ~7 km away
- Aversa52,974 people · ~15 km away
- Afragola64,470 people · ~17 km away
- Casoria73,918 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caserta?
Caserta has a population of 72,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Caserta in?
Caserta is located in Campania, Italy.
Is Caserta the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 177 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.