Palermo Population 2026
Palermo has a population of 648,260, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 1.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 3.6× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
648,260
Rank in Italy
#5
Coordinates
38.12°N, 13.36°E
~14 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
426 km
265 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sicily
Cities near Palermo
- Bagheria53,149 people · ~14 km away
- Carini35,082 people · ~16 km away
- Partinico28,708 people · ~23 km away
- Termini Imerese22,957 people · ~33 km away
- Alcamo44,431 people · ~38 km away
- Castelvetrano31,680 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palermo?
Palermo has a population of 648,260 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Palermo in?
Palermo is located in Sicily, Italy.
Is Palermo the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 426 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.