Bologna's 2025 population is now estimated at 819,297. In 1950, the population of Bologna was 570,263. Bologna has grown by 2,449 in the last year, which represents a 0.3% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bologna, which typically includes Bologna's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 4,347,100 | 0.35% |
| Milan | 3,167,450 | 0.22% |
| Naples | 2,182,170 | 0.1% |
| Turin | 1,809,850 | 0.23% |
| Bergamo | 923,221 | 0.5% |
| Palermo | 851,282 | 0.12% |
| Bologna | 819,297 | 0.3% |
| Florence | 713,615 | 0.2% |
| Padova | 700,391 | 0.39% |
| Genoa | 674,241 | 0.03% |
| Busto Arsizio | 668,674 | 0.36% |
| Verona | 644,081 | 0.37% |
| Venezia | 643,284 | 0.22% |
| Seregno | 638,979 | 0.45% |
| Bari | 625,606 | 0.18% |
| Catania | 588,820 | 0.18% |
| Brescia | 496,260 | 0.4% |
| Como | 492,616 | 0.38% |
| Cagliari | 478,929 | 0.18% |
| Latina | 467,352 | 0.56% |
| Taranto | 461,729 | 0.16% |
| Caserta | 433,012 | 0.25% |
| Salerno | 423,216 | 0.22% |
| Treviso | 386,170 | 0.48% |
| Pescara | 384,545 | 0.33% |
| Reggio Emilia | 380,283 | 0.52% |
| Modena | 364,037 | 0.37% |
| Barletta | 342,721 | 0.18% |
| Parma | 336,487 | 0.39% |
| Vicenza | 334,102 | 0.38% |
| Nola | 330,100 | 0.28% |
| Lecco | 313,867 | 0.34% |
