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Milan, Italy

Major city ยท Population 1.4M

Milan is the 2nd largest city in Italy with a population of approximately 1,371,498 people as of 2026. This makes it the 361st largest city in the world, accounting for 2.33% of Italy's total population of 58.9M. Milan is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Rome timezone.

Population

1,371,498

Global Rank

#361

Country Rank

#2

% of Italy

2.33%

Milan on the Map

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Italy at a Glance

Country Population

58,927,633

Capital

Rome

Region

Southern Europe

Major Cities

45

GDP per Capita

$40,385

Life Expectancy

83.7 years

Urban Population

69.6%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Other Major Cities in Italy

Rome
2.3M
Naples
909K
Turin
847K
Palermo
648K
Genoa
580K
Bologna
395K
Florence
367K
Bari
316K
Catania
312K
Verona
258K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Milan with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Milan by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Quarto Oggiaro182,1187 km
Monza124,39814 km
Novara101,91644 km
Bergamo121,20045 km
Piacenza103,60760 km
Brescia200,42380 km
Parma198,292116 km
Genoa580,097119 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Milan?

The population of Milan, Italy is approximately 1,371,498 people, making it the 361st largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Italy.

Is Milan the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome. Milan is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What timezone is Milan in?

Milan is in the Europe/Rome timezone.