Ravenna Population 2026

Ravenna has a population of 80,868, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ravenna (capital Rome shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

80,868

Rank in Italy

#62

Coordinates

44.41°N, 12.20°E

~4 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

282 km

175 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Bologna	394,843	#7
Parma	198,292	#17
Modena	184,732	#19
Reggio nell'Emilia	171,944	#21
Rimini	148,688	#24
Ferrara	132,009	#27
Forlì	116,696	#36
Piacenza	103,607	#41

Cities near Ravenna

Cervia28,700 people · ~20 km away
Lugo21,273 people · ~23 km away
Forlì116,696 people · ~25 km away
Cesenatico18,925 people · ~28 km away
Faenza41,714 people · ~29 km away
Cesena97,137 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ravenna?

Ravenna has a population of 80,868 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Ravenna in?

Ravenna is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Is Ravenna the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 282 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.

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