Rome, Milan, and Naples are Italy's major urban areas, respectively in the Center, North, and South of the country. In 2021, Rome had an urban area of about 4.3 million people, followed by Milan with 3.1 million and Naples with 2.2 million. In terms of population density, however, Naples is the most densely populated Italian city.
Largest urban areas in Italy as of 2021
(in 1,000 population)
Data are estimated.
The source adds the following information:
"This entry provides the population of the capital and up to six major cities defined as urban agglomerations with populations of at least 750,000 people. An urban agglomeration is defined as comprising the city or town proper and also the suburban fringe or thickly settled territory lying outside of, but adjacent to, the boundaries of the city."
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CIA. (February 19, 2021). Largest urban areas in Italy as of 2021 (in 1,000 population) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203759/major-urban-areas-in-italy/
CIA. "Largest urban areas in Italy as of 2021 (in 1,000 population)." Chart. February 19, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203759/major-urban-areas-in-italy/
CIA. (2021). Largest urban areas in Italy as of 2021 (in 1,000 population). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203759/major-urban-areas-in-italy/
CIA. "Largest Urban Areas in Italy as of 2021 (in 1,000 Population)." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Feb 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203759/major-urban-areas-in-italy/
CIA, Largest urban areas in Italy as of 2021 (in 1,000 population) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203759/major-urban-areas-in-italy/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Largest urban areas in Italy as of 2021 (in 1,000 population) [Graph], CIA, February 19, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203759/major-urban-areas-in-italy/