Ferrara Population 2026
Ferrara has a population of 132,009, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,009
Rank in Italy
#27
Coordinates
44.84°N, 11.62°E
~9 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
335 km
208 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna
Cities near Ferrara
- Cento18,191 people · ~29 km away
- Rovigo50,279 people · ~29 km away
- Castel Maggiore16,068 people · ~36 km away
- Este16,963 people · ~43 km away
- San Lazzaro22,350 people · ~44 km away
- Bologna394,843 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ferrara?
Ferrara has a population of 132,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Ferrara in?
Ferrara is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Ferrara the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 335 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.