Prato Population 2026
Prato has a population of 195,089, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Tuscany. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
195,089
Rank in Italy
#18
Coordinates
43.88°N, 11.10°E
~61 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
249 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tuscany
Cities near Prato
- Campi Bisenzio32,871 people · ~7 km away
- Fornacelle17,278 people · ~7 km away
- Montemurlo17,502 people · ~7 km away
- Sesto Fiorentino45,656 people · ~10 km away
- Pistoia73,832 people · ~15 km away
- Scandicci44,951 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Prato?
Prato has a population of 195,089 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Prato in?
Prato is located in Tuscany, Italy.
Is Prato the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 249 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.