Venice Population 2026
Venice has a population of 51,298, making it the #129 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Veneto. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,298
Rank in Italy
#129
Coordinates
45.44°N, 12.33°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
394 km
245 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veneto
Cities near Venice
- Mestre147,662 people · ~9 km away
- Mira Taglio32,881 people · ~16 km away
- Chioggia46,951 people · ~25 km away
- Treviso85,760 people · ~26 km away
- San Donà di Piave41,856 people · ~28 km away
- Padua203,725 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Venice?
Venice has a population of 51,298 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #129 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Venice in?
Venice is located in Veneto, Italy.
Is Venice the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 394 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.