Rimini Population 2026
Rimini has a population of 148,688, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,688
Rank in Italy
#24
Coordinates
44.06°N, 12.57°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna
Cities near Rimini
- Riccione32,744 people · ~10 km away
- Bellaria-Igea Marina17,635 people · ~12 km away
- Cattolica16,189 people · ~17 km away
- Cesenatico18,925 people · ~21 km away
- Cesena97,137 people · ~27 km away
- Cervia28,700 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rimini?
Rimini has a population of 148,688 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Rimini in?
Rimini is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Rimini the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 241 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.