Genoa Population 2026
Genoa has a population of 580,097, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Liguria. Roughly 1.0% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 4.0× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
580,097
Rank in Italy
#6
Coordinates
44.40°N, 8.94°E
~19 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Liguria
Cities near Genoa
- Rapallo26,993 people · ~23 km away
- Chiavari26,572 people · ~32 km away
- Savona61,345 people · ~39 km away
- Sestri Levante16,963 people · ~39 km away
- Novi Ligure25,957 people · ~42 km away
- Acqui Terme17,828 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Genoa?
Genoa has a population of 580,097 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Genoa in?
Genoa is located in Liguria, Italy.
Is Genoa the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 402 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.