Naples Population 2026
Naples has a population of 909,048, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Campania. Roughly 1.5% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 2.6× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
909,048
Rank in Italy
#3
Coordinates
40.85°N, 14.27°E
~17 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
187 km
116 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Campania
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Salerno | 125,797 | #29 |
| Torre del Greco | 85,332 | #55 |
| Pozzuoli | 81,231 | #61 |
| Giugliano in Campania | 80,269 | #65 |
| Fuorigrotta | 76,521 | #69 |
| Casoria | 73,918 | #76 |
| Caserta | 72,844 | #78 |
| Castellammare di Stabia | 66,164 | #86 |
Cities near Naples
- Fuorigrotta76,521 people · ~6 km away
- Casoria73,918 people · ~7 km away
- Afragola64,470 people · ~9 km away
- Giugliano in Campania80,269 people · ~10 km away
- Torre del Greco85,332 people · ~11 km away
- Aversa52,974 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naples?
Naples has a population of 909,048 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Naples in?
Naples is located in Campania, Italy.
Is Naples the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 187 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.