Parma Population 2026
Parma has a population of 198,292, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,292
Rank in Italy
#17
Coordinates
44.80°N, 10.33°E
~57 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
368 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna
Cities near Parma
- Viadana20,013 people · ~21 km away
- Fidenza21,952 people · ~22 km away
- Reggio nell'Emilia171,944 people · ~27 km away
- Salsomaggiore Terme15,754 people · ~27 km away
- Correggio15,571 people · ~36 km away
- Scandiano25,896 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Parma?
Parma has a population of 198,292 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Parma in?
Parma is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Parma the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 368 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.