Milan Population 2026
Milan has a population of 1,371,498, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 2.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 1.7× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,371,498
Rank in Italy
#2
Coordinates
45.46°N, 9.19°E
~122 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
479 km
297 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lombardy
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Brescia | 200,423 | #15 |
| Monza | 124,398 | #30 |
| Bergamo | 121,200 | #32 |
| Como | 84,808 | #57 |
| Busto Arsizio | 83,405 | #58 |
| Sesto San Giovanni | 81,822 | #59 |
| Varese | 80,588 | #64 |
| Cinisello Balsamo | 75,943 | #71 |
Cities near Milan
- Sesto San Giovanni81,822 people · ~8 km away
- Cinisello Balsamo75,943 people · ~11 km away
- Rho47,086 people · ~14 km away
- Monza124,398 people · ~14 km away
- Lissone37,353 people · ~17 km away
- Desio41,960 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Milan?
Milan has a population of 1,371,498 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Milan in?
Milan is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Milan the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 479 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.