Trieste Population 2026
Trieste has a population of 204,338, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
204,338
Rank in Italy
#13
Coordinates
45.65°N, 13.78°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
430 km
267 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Cities near Trieste
- Monfalcone26,706 people · ~26 km away
- Gorizia34,428 people · ~35 km away
- Udine100,170 people · ~63 km away
- Cordenons15,962 people · ~91 km away
- Pordenone49,878 people · ~93 km away
- San Donà di Piave41,856 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Trieste?
Trieste has a population of 204,338 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Trieste in?
Trieste is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.
Is Trieste the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 430 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.