Florence Population 2026
Florence has a population of 367,150, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Tuscany. Roughly 0.6% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
367,150
Rank in Italy
#8
Coordinates
43.78°N, 11.25°E
~50 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
234 km
145 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tuscany
Cities near Florence
- Scandicci44,951 people · ~5 km away
- Sesto Fiorentino45,656 people · ~7 km away
- Campi Bisenzio32,871 people · ~11 km away
- Prato195,089 people · ~16 km away
- Fornacelle17,278 people · ~23 km away
- Montemurlo17,502 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Florence?
Florence has a population of 367,150 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Florence in?
Florence is located in Tuscany, Italy.
Is Florence the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 234 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.