Lucca Population 2026

Lucca has a population of 81,748, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Tuscany. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lucca (capital Rome shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

81,748

Rank in Italy

#60

Coordinates

43.84°N, 10.50°E

~19 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

272 km

169 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tuscany

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Florence	367,150	#8
Prato	195,089	#18
Livorno	157,017	#22
Pisa	109,960	#39
Arezzo	100,734	#43
Pistoia	73,832	#77
Massa	64,783	#88
Viareggio	62,169	#93

Cities near Lucca

Capannori41,116 people · ~5 km away
Massarosa22,435 people · ~13 km away
Pisa109,960 people · ~17 km away
Cascina40,512 people · ~19 km away
Camaiore26,746 people · ~20 km away
Viareggio62,169 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lucca?

Lucca has a population of 81,748 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Lucca in?

Lucca is located in Tuscany, Italy.

Is Lucca the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 272 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.

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